RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515 -- Rendered At Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:12:41 +0000 Podcast Famous https://redcircle.com/shows/podcast-famous en-US All rights reserved. Podcast Famous Media Dan Pantoja Join this Chicago/ NWI based media podcast as they discuss music, culture, and events. Local interviews, reviews, and behind the scene stories from our experiences as a Professional DJ, Event Promoter, and Fight Trainer. eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515 Join this Chicago/ NWI based media podcast as they discuss music, culture, and events. Local interviews, reviews, and behind the scene stories from our experiences as a Professional DJ, Event Promoter, and Fight Trainer.

]]> episodic no Dan Pantoja podcastfamous@gmail.com true full Viva La Musica 2026 with Chad Hunter MC Viva La Musica 2026 with Chad Hunter MC Dan Pantoja As Viva La Música returns to Northwest Indiana, we sit down with one of the event’s founders and this year’s Master of Ceremonies, Chad Hunter.

In this episode, Chad shares insights into his upcoming projects, the evolving world of event promotion, and how artificial intelligence has become a valuable tool for reaching new audiences. We also discuss why traditional, grassroots marketing still plays a critical role in building successful events and strong community connections.

Join us for an engaging conversation as we take a behind-the-scenes look at one of Northwest Indiana’s premier music events and preview what attendees can expect when Viva La Música returns on July 11, 2026.

]]> <p>As Viva La Música returns to Northwest Indiana, we sit down with one of the event’s founders and this year’s Master of Ceremonies, Chad Hunter.</p><p>In this episode, Chad shares insights into his upcoming projects, the evolving world of event promotion, and how artificial intelligence has become a valuable tool for reaching new audiences. We also discuss why traditional, grassroots marketing still plays a critical role in building successful events and strong community connections.</p><p>Join us for an engaging conversation as we take a behind-the-scenes look at one of Northwest Indiana’s premier music events and preview what attendees can expect when Viva La Música returns on July 11, 2026.</p> ea389d8e-90f6-418d-9a3c-c9abc848297a https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/9a3ad405-e695-4d28-b63b-53059f8d5f72 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:56:39 +0000 2553 false full Mariachi Founder Giovanni Garcia of Mariachi EDC Mariachi Founder Giovanni Garcia of Mariachi EDC Dan Pantoja In this episode of Podcast Famous, I sit down with Giovanni Garcia of Mariachi Estrellas De Chicago to talk about mariachi music and culture. His band will be our featured band for the 2026 Viva la Musica concert! Today we dive into his journey building Mariachi EDC and what is takes to keep the mariachi music alive. If you love real stories and hustle-this is one you don't want to miss!

]]> <p>In this episode of Podcast Famous, I sit down with Giovanni Garcia of Mariachi Estrellas De Chicago to talk about mariachi music and culture. His band will be our featured band for the 2026 Viva la Musica concert! Today we dive into his journey building Mariachi EDC and what is takes to keep the mariachi music alive. If you love real stories and hustle-this is one you don&#39;t want to miss!</p> 34e6e704-05f2-4fe8-aeaa-f0167e3bdce7 https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/f0d98563-1763-4bb5-8ee3-9d8d2025b130 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:39:42 +0000 2974 false full Music and Politics with Sheriff Candidate Maria Garcia Trajkovich Music and Politics with Sheriff Candidate Maria Garcia Trajkovich Dan Pantoja Maria Garcia Trajkovich who is running for Lake county sheriff shares her views on local politics. Join us for an interesting talk about her career and lake county politics. As usual we bring music and entertainment into our discussions.

]]> <p>Maria Garcia Trajkovich who is running for Lake county sheriff shares her views on local politics. Join us for an interesting talk about her career and lake county politics. As usual we bring music and entertainment into our discussions. </p> 12cd0b44-b773-43d5-a781-e7d231b7c0e4 https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/94eac3ed-7704-40dd-ada3-ca4f805906b4 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:43:39 +0000 4468 false full Promoting Events With AI Steriods Promoting Events With AI Steriods Dan Pantoja How I use AI to promote in 2026, an insight to what tools of the trade i use. If you are a promoter you must learn these tools to achieve amazing results. But don't take too long because the technology is quickly improving. In this episode I talk about how AI helps Podcast Famous and how it impacts design, music, and merch.

]]> <p>How I use AI to promote in 2026, an insight to what tools of the trade i use. If you are a promoter you must learn these tools to achieve amazing results. But don&#39;t take too long because the technology is quickly improving. In this episode I talk about how AI helps Podcast Famous and how it impacts design, music, and merch. </p> 0983ef84-a0c4-4a6d-acc5-cd210997346c https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/4539de95-ad59-42b7-8d1f-169f986fbb2a Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:11:19 +0000 916 false full Viva La Musica Reload Viva La Musica Reload Dan Pantoja Behind the scenes of promoting and learning the trade over time. Today we have special Guest Chad Hunter on the show. We discuss the history of the Viva la Musica brand and the promoting this mariachi concert in 2025.

]]> <p>Behind the scenes of promoting and learning the trade over time. Today we have special Guest Chad Hunter on the show. We discuss the history of the Viva la Musica brand and the promoting this mariachi concert in 2025. </p> 0b9bae96-579e-486d-931d-6cb68c86da46 https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/4195eafb-d53c-4c94-b22d-1ee4dc88cce9 Fri, 30 May 2025 00:32:58 +0000 1879 false full Relaunch and Mariachi Concert Relaunch and Mariachi Concert Dan Pantoja Podcast Famous host Daniel Pantoja to cover the June 21st 2025 mariachi concert, Viva La Musica! This concert will be at the Hobart Art Theater and tickets going on sale next week online. We will also be discussing the updates and sponsors and future local event content in this episode.

]]> <p>Podcast Famous host Daniel Pantoja to cover the June 21st 2025 mariachi concert, Viva La Musica! This concert will be at the Hobart Art Theater and tickets going on sale next week online. We will also be discussing the updates and sponsors and future local event content in this episode. </p> 6807066b-4871-4943-96c8-24c80ec43978 https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/5bb32e04-3857-42fe-b617-7b21e840e7cf Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:22:13 +0000 321 false full Mike from Chaos Haunted & Historical Tours Mike from Chaos Haunted & Historical Tours Dan Pantoja Episode featuring Mike McDowell from this areas best ghost and historical tours! Talking about ghosts, experiences, and this seasons 2022 updates. To book a tour visit www.choastrips.com

]]> <p>Episode featuring Mike McDowell from this areas best ghost and historical tours! Talking about ghosts, experiences, and this seasons 2022 updates. To book a tour visit www.choastrips.com </p> 1d3063e8-1be1-4914-8892-c2b088bf474e https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/d8d62a63-5123-4fe7-a9bc-c28cb88c3757 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:32:00 +0000 1435 false full Carlos M. Of Jibaro Dance Studio of EC Carlos M. Of Jibaro Dance Studio of EC Dan Pantoja Sat down with Carlos Martinez to discuss the salsa scene and some local history. We are also going to check out an event that he is putting together. Check out this local dance and event personality.

]]> <p>Sat down with Carlos Martinez to discuss the salsa scene and some local history. We are also going to check out an event that he is putting together. Check out this local dance and event personality. </p> ef6cd3bc-c5a1-47b6-a0fb-10e5d31d66db https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/c14f0544-140f-4b95-b03a-b5a9f78c0365 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 15:31:49 +0000 1221 false full The Michael Jackson House and tribute The Michael Jackson House and tribute Dan Pantoja In this episode we take a walk down memory lane and discuss our experience with the 7th annual tribute in Gary, Indiana. Special guest, Vic Cuevas and host Daniel Pantoja take you behind the scenes and share their story about the Jackson family home and event.  


]]> <p>In this episode we take a walk down memory lane and discuss our experience with the 7th annual tribute in Gary, Indiana. Special guest, Vic Cuevas and host Daniel Pantoja take you behind the scenes and share their story about the Jackson family home and event.  </p><p><br></p> 47bf01f4-fc66-4a58-97d4-6974a92261bc https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/9d763ab5-acdb-4e41-b46a-e1e082320f90 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 17:07:42 +0000 2547 false full Aug Update Aug Update Dan Pantoja Hey, just an update for Aug to Fall. Check in soon for new episodes these next few weeks.

]]> <p>Hey, just an update for Aug to Fall. Check in soon for new episodes these next few weeks.</p> df2895b6-1c5f-48fd-9250-88b38959012f https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/09c8e352-51e2-443a-8b77-7a10a52dd5d9 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:52:37 +0000 87 false full Mi Tierra Mariachi Concerts in Chicago Mi Tierra Mariachi Concerts in Chicago Dan Pantoja Today I invite our friend Eve Gomez and we take a walk down memory lane to go over our history with Dia De Los Muertos concerts at Mi Tierra in Chicago. These concerts became a staple in Chicago and Indiana and this is the story behind it all.

]]> <p>Today I invite our friend Eve Gomez and we take a walk down memory lane to go over our history with Dia De Los Muertos concerts at Mi Tierra in Chicago. These concerts became a staple in Chicago and Indiana and this is the story behind it all. </p> fddbc72f-b5ac-4e64-aa86-fa030281614f https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/88db03d2-058a-410b-afcd-887b56f5f2bc Fri, 06 May 2022 18:06:05 +0000 3234 false full Will Trump make Twitter great again? Will Trump make Twitter great again? Dan Pantoja Now that Elon Musk has bought Twitter the next obvious question is...Will Donald Trump make Twitter great again! This is my opinion piece on what can happen and how Twitter will be the platform for Trumps possible return.

]]> <p>Now that Elon Musk has bought Twitter the next obvious question is...Will Donald Trump make Twitter great again! This is my opinion piece on what can happen and how Twitter will be the platform for Trumps possible return. </p> 9f2069de-cd28-4a45-81e3-dcf1983ec038 https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/d1fdc2e4-3c57-4a2a-a6fe-d33830bc92ec Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:00:21 +0000 469 false full Elon Musk Buys Twitter..my thoughts Elon Musk Buys Twitter..my thoughts Dan Pantoja Today I opened it up to world news. Elon Musk buys twitter! Asking our followers to let us know what they think about this. Is this the new twitterverse? My thoughts and predictions on what is to come with this company.

]]> <p>Today I opened it up to world news. Elon Musk buys twitter! Asking our followers to let us know what they think about this. Is this the new twitterverse? My thoughts and predictions on what is to come with this company. </p> cc473fe4-60da-4a0b-b579-0ee47939c0e7 https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/e32276b8-c0f2-415d-9f44-698300bbb782 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:56:10 +0000 356 false full The birth of the Mariachi Show The birth of the Mariachi Show Dan Pantoja How the mariachi shows of NWI and Chicago became a thing. This is part 1 of 3 episodes where I break down the evolution of this type of event. This is the origin story for this promotion. The intro music is from one of my live shows we did sometime after 2011.

]]> <p>How the mariachi shows of NWI and Chicago became a thing. This is part 1 of 3 episodes where I break down the evolution of this type of event. This is the origin story for this promotion. The intro music is from one of my live shows we did sometime after 2011. </p> b8218523-f014-4a1d-bdca-0a18dad1339b https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/757a9e1b-2ae4-41f7-9561-03b810f27a8f Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:04:01 +0000 413 false full So you want to be a fight promoter? Glory Kickboxing Episode So you want to be a fight promoter? Glory Kickboxing Episode Dan Pantoja Our experiance working with the worlds #1 kickboxing organization Glory! As part of our history in promoting this episode talks about our part during a Glory Promotion.

]]> <p>Our experiance working with the worlds #1 kickboxing organization Glory! As part of our history in promoting this episode talks about our part during a Glory Promotion.</p> 0f2d8348-1bda-49d0-989d-6a5446a0eb8c https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/1bbf8018-09d4-4137-afe6-7bd714936c1e Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:53:30 +0000 441 false full My martial Arts Journey to Glory My martial Arts Journey to Glory Dan Pantoja This episode dives into by martial arts background and how it lead me to tie martial arts and promoting.Because of this experience I got to work with Glory kickboxing and training with a MMA champion.

]]> <p>This episode dives into by martial arts background and how it lead me to tie martial arts and promoting.Because of this experience I got to work with Glory kickboxing and training with a MMA champion. </p> a625a9f4-13da-4887-9495-24642d6bd100 https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/fd568ab6-eec4-4a47-8616-90aa27d9f989 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 20:59:39 +0000 275 false full Mariachi Acero of East Chicago Mariachi Acero of East Chicago Dan Pantoja This episode dives into my part joining the group and things I learned over the years. The start of my promoting years began with mariachi shows. Special thanks to Mr Larry Lane who I had the pleasure of performing with for many years!

]]> <p>This episode dives into my part joining the group and things I learned over the years. The start of my promoting years began with mariachi shows. Special thanks to Mr Larry Lane who I had the pleasure of performing with for many years! </p> 39542674-d026-4456-b1d1-10e60d29d434 https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/6a8f0e01-f86a-4ad9-989e-6deafc2ddb70 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 03:08:01 +0000 323 false full How The Mariachi Kickboxing DJ won the Midwest How The Mariachi Kickboxing DJ won the Midwest Dan Pantoja In this episode I break down my connection to the local music and entertainment scene. This is a base to many of the episodes and topics that will be released soon. Have you ever heard of a Chicago based Mariachi promoter? Well this is my story, check it out!

]]> <p>In this episode I break down my connection to the local music and entertainment scene. This is a base to many of the episodes and topics that will be released soon. Have you ever heard of a Chicago based Mariachi promoter? Well this is my story, check it out! </p> 553e337c-ab97-4bc1-9e91-3731b3d5a22d https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/a8f2de89-cf51-44d9-829a-03c84122f3e0 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:01:37 +0000 240 false full Quick Intro Quick Intro 1 1 Dan Pantoja Podcast Famous is a Chicago Land/ NWI show featuring stories and interviews with entertainers and behind the scenes stories about events. Hello, just a quick intro into what this podcast is about. Chicago/NWI local podcast covering music, events and entertainment.

]]> <p>Hello, just a quick intro into what this podcast is about. Chicago/NWI local podcast covering music, events and entertainment. </p> 1f83b1b1-8615-43c1-a869-67d6cf7f0069 https://redcircle.com/shows/eb583432-ca35-4a45-be40-e8fd2a147515/episodes/c3f58c11-179f-441f-93b1-1de2b323ebd4 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:30:42 +0000 37 false