Stories, Songs, and Sponsorships: A New Way Forward with Chad Erickson
The Hollywood Godfather Podcast
GRI Entertainment
4.6 • 817 Ratings
🗓️ 18 February 2026
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
The podcast episode features Gianni and Chad Erickson, discussing their experiences with 'Hot Mic Events' and their unique approach to revitalizing the entertainment business through creative sponsorship models. They organize shows at small venues like restaurants and theaters by incorporating local sponsorships from beer, wine, and liquor companies as well as media and radio stations, making high-quality entertainment accessible and affordable. The recent collaboration involved doing five shows in five different locations in sub-zero weather, which was highly successful despite the challenging conditions. They also reminisce about their experiences, emphasizing Gianni's unique storytelling, singing talent, and unwavering hospitality towards fans. Chad elaborates on his background in radio and voiceover work, and how it led to the creation of Hot Mic Events, which combines high production values with interactive, memorable performances. They plan to continue expanding and possibly take the show to warmer climates and new locations across the country.
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| 0:00.0 | Von Sinatra swing to Brando stage. |
| 0:03.0 | Maryland's grace to J.F.K's age. |
| 0:08.0 | It's Johnny Russo, Hollywood's own. |
| 0:13.0 | The Jeannie Raymond's secrets are shown. |
| 0:17.0 | Hollywood Godfather. |
| 0:25.6 | Welcome everybody. It's time for another Hollywood Godfather podcast. |
| 0:29.9 | And today we're going to stay with the change of what's going on in the entertainment business. |
| 0:36.7 | And first let me bring Jeannie Raymond on, my co-host and pretty a part of the group. |
| 0:43.9 | And with that said, I had an experience of experiences. |
| 0:50.3 | And before even getting into it, I want to introduce the gentleman who's created this. |
| 0:56.5 | His companies call Hot Mike's event. |
| 0:59.3 | Chad Erickson, welcome aboard, my man. |
| 1:02.2 | Gianni, it's so great to be here, Jeannie. |
| 1:04.4 | Great to see you. |
| 1:05.7 | So nice to see you. |
| 1:07.6 | Great to see that Gianni has not passed out yet because we had him working nice and hard over |
| 1:11.9 | the week. He was hoarse yesterday. He just sounded like you had put him through the ringer, but |
| 1:17.3 | I said to Gianni, I go, I've been following him on Instagram. He runs around as fast as we do. |
| 1:23.4 | Oh, yeah. We had an absolute great time. That's awesome. Well, you know, I think for our audience who's very entertainment-oriented in the business, watching the business, |
| 1:36.2 | I think what you've created now is where it has to go. |
| 1:41.6 | And in saying that, I want you, I mean, just to the audience knows, we did five shows |
| 1:50.2 | in five days. And at one time, we were doing it in sub-zero weather. Yes, we were. Oh, zero. |
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