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.
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.
8 Apr 2026
Mariachi Founder Giovanni Garcia of Mariachi EDC
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!
6 Apr 2026
Music and Politics with Sheriff Candidate Maria Garcia Trajkovich
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.
19 Mar 2026
Promoting Events With AI Steriods
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.
30 May 2025
Viva La Musica Reload
Chad Hunter recounts the history of the Viva la Musica brand and shares insights into promoting their mariachi concert in 2025, in this interview episode.
23 Apr 2025
Relaunch and Mariachi Concert
Host Daniel Pantoja previews the upcoming Viva La Musica mariachi concert at the Hobart Art Theater and shares updates on sponsors and future local event content.
14 Sept 2022
Mike from Chaos Haunted & Historical Tours
Mike McDowell from Chaos Haunted & Historical Tours shares spooky ghost stories and discusses updates for the 2022 season in this interview episode.
28 Aug 2022
Carlos M. Of Jibaro Dance Studio of EC
Carlos Martinez of Jibaro Dance Studio discusses the local salsa scene and event planning in an interview with Podcast Famous.
16 Aug 2022
The Michael Jackson House and tribute
Vic Cuevas recounts his experience at the 7th annual Michael Jackson tribute in Gary, Indiana, as host Daniel Pantoja interviews him about the Jackson family home and event.
15 Aug 2022
Aug Update
The host provides a brief update on the podcast's schedule, indicating new episodes are coming soon.
6 May 2022
Mi Tierra Mariachi Concerts in Chicago
Eve Gomez recounts the history of the Dia De Los Muertos concerts at Mi Tierra in Chicago, which became a cultural staple in Chicago and Indiana, in this interview episode.
28 Apr 2022
Will Trump make Twitter great again?
The host of Podcast Famous shares their opinion on how Donald Trump's return could impact Twitter's future.
26 Apr 2022
Elon Musk Buys Twitter..my thoughts
The host of "Podcast Famous" shares their perspective on Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter and predicts potential changes for the company.
23 Mar 2022
The birth of the Mariachi Show
The host discusses the origins of mariachi shows in Northwest Indiana and Chicago, detailing the evolution of this specific type of event.
7 Mar 2022
So you want to be a fight promoter? Glory Kickboxing Episode
Industry experts recount their experiences promoting Glory Kickboxing, revealing insights into the world's top kickboxing organization.
24 Feb 2022
My martial Arts Journey to Glory
The guest recounts their martial arts journey and how it led to opportunities with Glory Kickboxing and training alongside an MMA champion in this interview episode.
24 Feb 2022
Mariachi Acero of East Chicago
Mariachi Acero shares his experiences joining Mariachi Acero of East Chicago and performing with Larry Lane, highlighting the start of his promoting years in mariachi shows; this is an interview.
18 Feb 2022
How The Mariachi Kickboxing DJ won the Midwest
Host discusses his background and involvement in Chicago's music and entertainment scene as a Mariachi promoter, offering insight into his future podcast topics.
16 Feb 2022
Quick Intro
Podcast Famous introduces the Chicago Land/NWI show, highlighting stories and interviews with entertainers, offering listeners behind-the-scenes insights into events.
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Chad Hunter
Mike McDowell
Carlos Martinez
Vic Cuevas
Eve Gomez
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