In this episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, Dylan and Mike chat about unique venues and all the considerations that come with this decision. From timeline changes to distractions, costs, menu and attire, we discuss it all. Tune in to learn more! www.MasteringMitzvahs.com

Everyone loves dessert at catered parties, especially bar and bat mitzvahs. In this episode, we chat about how dessert timing and placement play a big part in the success or outcome of the final hour or so of your celebration. Tune in to learn more! www.masteringmitzvahs.com

In towns with a high population of Jewish kids, it seems that every once-in-a-while there are select dates with multiple parties taking place simultaneously. How can this be avoided? How can this be best tackled? In this episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, we discuss some strategies both for guests attending two parties in the same day and for families …

What happens when your party is the same day and time as a big NFL game, Kentucky Derby or Baseball Playoff? This can have a serious impact on your son or daughter's day. In this episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, we share some past stories and offer some tips on how to avoid some troubles. www.XEevents.com…

Should your DJ play for the kids or the adults? Is there a happy median? In this episode, Mike and Dylan discuss the challenges of music programming and offer some tips to a successful celebration from a musical standpoint. www.XEevents.com

After a Summer Long Hiatus on podcast recordings, Dylan and Mike get right back at it and discuss what it takes to be a great mitzvah parent. There certainly are things we see week after week that make some parents true rock stars while others tend to be unorganized, sloppy and overwhelmed. Let us help you be a rock star! www.XEevents.com…

In this episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, Mike and Dylan bring in a guest, Veronica from Vero Luce Photography. Veronica specializes in bar and bat mitzvah photography and has both a great business sense as well as creative style for her art. In this episode, we chat learn about the vetting process to find the right photographer as well as current tre…

In this episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, Mike and Dylan discuss the importance of accurately completing planning forms as well as the timeliness of these forms. www.masteringmitzvahs.com

In this episode, Mike and Dylan discuss how variable guest counts can affect a party. They share tips on how to have effect small, medium and large events as well as note some cautionary items to be on alert for. www.MasteringMitzvahs.com

In this episode, we meet Lili, Reese's mom who encountered some major hurdles in her planning process. However, believing her gut and trusting the right partners, Reese had the most incredible celebration! Check out this episode to learn more.

In this Episode, Mike and Dylan open with a discussion about two high profile events which took place this past weekend. From there, the conversation went into a deep dive of games and activities at parties. Check out this episode and let us know your thoughts! www.XEevents.com

MC Semaj Hazzard has become one of Xplosive Entertainment's most requested performers. In this episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, Dylan and Mike chat with Semaj and discuss his very unique background, his musical passions and some suggestions he has for those planning a party. He also provided a great bonus tip for young adults looking to get into this…

In this episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, we dove into the importance of having a timeline as well as the times to disregard a timeline. Take a listen to this podcast and learn more! www.XEevents.com

This episode of Mastering Mitzvahs comes as a reaction to a post on a Facebook mitzvah planning group. A parent posted a question looking for dancers as the DJ he or she hired said "the dancers he normally uses were not available." While we feel horrible for this family, who is now stuck in a sticky situation, we also realize this topic should be e…

Just 24 hours after the Super Bowl Showcase, Xplosive owner's Dylan and Mike recap the showcase, discuss the unique feel of the event and highlight some of the most impressive attractions. For more info, visit: www.XEevents.com

In this episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, Mike and Dylan provide dozens of tips on ways to raise the bar of the mitzvah celebration. (Pun intended). Starting with booking tips, the two give examples all the way through the process to ensure an elevated experience. For more info visit: www.XEevents.com

Xplosive is proud to be an industry leader in the bar and bat mitzvah world. That said, we still have peers who we admire and learn from. In this episode, we bring back Jazmine Gonzalez from H.Y.P.E. Productions out of the Chicago area. Jazmine runs an incredible venue called Loft 21 as well as H.Y.P.E. Productions which features 12 MCs and hosts a…

This is the follow up episode to last week's episode (part one) of 24 tips for 2024. There are some great tips here. Tune in. Like, listen and share! For more info... visit: www.XEevents.com

With the start of 2024, we found this a perfect opportunity to offer 24 quick but effective suggestions to maximize your bar/bat mitzvah planning. In this one of two episodes, we tackle 12 helpful suggestions. Questions, comments or to provide tips you've learned across your planning, please share with us at info@XEevents.com…

In this episode, Mike and Dylan discuss the need for formalities and the sometimes unrealistic request for a non-stop dance party. Tips, suggestions and details are shared in this episode with best practice options for optimal bar and bat mitzvah flow. for more info visit: www.XEevents.com

In this episode we talk about the reasons why completing event forms are so accurate are important.

In the spirit of Halloween being, we are analyzing recent mitzvahs and talking about all the GREAT "treats" we've been seeing and some of the "tricks" or hurdles we've encountered so far this season. There's nothing overly spooky about this episode besides our hosts, Dylan and Mike getting real and removing the masks that often hide the truths. www…

In this episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, our hosts, Mike and Dylan bring in a friend and esteemed guest, Michael Siagel the owner of Siagel Productions from the Boston Mass area. Michael's team produces over 250 bar/bat mitzvahs per year and is a second generation entertainment firm which started in 1976. In this fun episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, we…

In this new format for our podcasts, Dylan and Mike spend ten minutes discussing a new and super cool event enhancement called Social Zaps. This is an upgrade to the traditional Zap Photos and a hybrid of zap photos merged with the roaming photo station. Check out the podcast to learn more! www.XEevents.com…

Understanding the bar and bat mitzvah pricing is a topic we can chat about for hours. In this 40 minute episode, we condensed our most top thoughts and shared them for clients (and other industry peers) to learn from. There are plenty of great nuggets to learn from this podcast. We hope you enjoy and if you would like to chat further on this topic,…

In this episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, we have a guest, Jamie who just a few days before recording this episode, celebrated her own daughter's bat mitzvah. Instantly, we knew we wanted Jamie to be a guest on this podcast since her party was not only spectacular, but it also had a very unique feel with a great balance of modern tradition and Israeli…

There are plenty of items that your son or daughter should be working with you on making decisions. However, there are some pricy and sometimes sensative topics within the planning process which should be adult only decisions. In this podcast, we discuss these details. For more info, questions or to propose a topic for another episode of Xplosive E…

In this episode, Mike and Dylan discuss the different formalities which generally take place at a bar or bat mitzvah and give a thumbs up or down signaling to keep or ditch these traditions. As always, we encourage and appreciate feedback. www.XEevents.com

We estimate there are well over 100 decisions to make when planning a bar or bat mitzvah. Dylan and Mike selected their the top ten, debated them, compared them and ultimately made a single list to share with those planning a bar/bat mitzvah. Within this podcast, there are some great tips and suggestions to consider during the planning process. For…

As we come off the high from our annual Super Bowl Showcase, we are busy now booking new events and working with existing clients to add enhancements to their current booked events. The analogy to "do you pick the entree before the restaurant" is a great comparison to the entertainment booking process. Ideally, you should pick your favorite vendor …

Xplosive Entertainment's annual Super Bowl Showcase is taking place just days from today. On Sunday, Feb 12th, we bring out the big guns and put together an inspiring, informative and interactive party showcase. In this episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, we provide tips and thoughts on attending showcases and maximizing the experience. to register for …

Dylan just came off a weekend with his first mitzvah of the New Year. When Mike asked him about it, he said it was a 10 out of 10. Let's learn why... www.XEevents.com

In this episode of Mastering Mitzvahs we hit a new topic... the provocative title "Does Size Matter" really is not intended to be suggestive in this case. Rather, we discuss guest count, room size, number of dancers, quantity of games or activities, etc. This is our last recording for 2022. We appreciate our followers. Please like, share, and comme…

With Thanksgiving coming up tomorrow, we thought this would be a perfect opportunity to publically share our gratitude for those people and those things we value so much. This is a heartfelt and fun episode. As always, thanks for tuning in. Please like, share and comment! www.XEevents.com

In this episode we have a guest, Shari Pine, who recently celebrated her daughter's bat mitzvah with us at Xplosive Entertainment. Shari embraced the Disney Theme and executed it to the fullest! This party was a great example of a family who invested in embracing a theme and allowing the entertainment to use their ideas in a way most fitting to ens…

In this episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, Mike and Dylan chat about about distractions at events. These can come in the form of sporting events happing while the party takes place, divorce situations, games, craft stations, etc. We encourage you to listen to this podcast to get a better understanding of the distractions that can take place at your eve…

This episode of Mastering Mitzvahs provides a glimpse behind the scenes into a weekend in which we ran into some troubles. While we sometimes feel like super heroes, we are not 100% invincible. Take a look into a tough weekend experienced by Mike. www.XEevents.com

So much to do and so little time! Is that the mantra when planning a mitzvah? The answer is, that it shouldn't be. You know for years that you have a party coming up. And you have ample time to get prepared, plan accordingly, etc. In this episode, we point out some suggested tips as you schedule out your planning needs. www.XEevents.com…

The good, the bad and the ugly with party give aways. In this episode, we chat about the differences in favors, prizes and give-aways. We discuss quantities, specific item suggestions and an overall method of making the right decisions to be setup for success. We hope you enjoy this episode and are available to answer any questions. www.XEevents.co…

Within this podcast, we chat about the many different things you can do to ensure you enjoy the party you are planning. With all the stresses and obligations involved in hosting an event, there are many tips and tricks we offer in this 28 minute episode to help ensure you get to maximize your time celebrating your son or daughter. As always send us…

Within this podcast, Mike, Jordan and Dylan chat about the expected trends within the bar/bat mitzvah world for the Fall 2022 season and upcoming winter months. Things like colors, food trends, photo booth options, themes, balloons and even bounce houses have been explored within this episode. As always, thanks for tuning in. For more mitzvah tips,…

The last 6 weeks have been insanely busy. We've performed mitzvahs in 4 different states. We've done some of the most lavish parties and some of the most simple events. All things considered each of these events were a huge success and resulted in creating incredible, once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. It's been a blast... This podcast features Dylan…

In this episode, Mike, Dylan and Jordan give tips and their perspective on how to select the right DJ. As always, you will find plenty of great useful tips, tricks and ideas within this podcast. www.XEevents.com

In this episode, Mike and Jordan provide tips and suggestions for families who choose to hire a less experienced venue or vendor. This episode also provides tips for professionals looking to break into the bar/bat mitzvah game. As always, we appreciate you tuning in and look forward to seeing you on our next podcast. Please like, share, and comment…

In this episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, Mike, Dylan and Jordan chat about fashion trends and fashion no-no's when it comes to dressing for success at a bar/bat mitzvah. This was a fun episode with plenty of useful info. We hope you enjoy. www.XEevents.com

Esteemed and accomplished event planner/producer/decorator Heidi Hiler joins the guys for episode 101 of Mastering Mitzvahs. In this episode, we chat about the differences and the needs for decorators, planners and "day of" coordinators. We also have a fun conversation about event themes. To learn more about Heidi and her business, Innovative Party…

In this episode, as we celebrated episode #100, we played a little game. The wheel of topics was spun. Mike, Jordan or Dylan took turns on the "hot seat." Depending on who's turn it was, that person had 100 seconds to talk about their assigned topic. This was a very fun and light hearted podcast, however, like always... it provides great tips, tric…

In this episode, Jordan and Mike discuss some current trends, flash back to old trends and talk about suggested trends for the future. As always, all things bar/bat mitzvah are discussed in this podcast! Thanks for tuning in! Episode 100, coming up next week!!!

Whew... in this 98th episode of Mastering Mitzvahs, we discuss the widely spoken about news article in which a bride is suing her wedding venue for 5 Million Dollars for imposing a ridiculous volume limit to her big day. Of course the guys at Xplosive have thoughts to share on this topic! Then we changed gears and discussed a recap of last week's b…

In this episode, we discuss (in great detail) many of the hurdles we've experienced throughout the years and hope these stories help you plan your son or daughter's bar/bat mitzvah more effectively. Think about the following.... Do you want to ensure the volume isn't too loud so the adults can talk? What are the kids doing to keep busy? How about m…