<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The EP Debrief]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>EP Debrief is where pop culture meets the real chaos, strategy, and storytelling behind events.</b></p><p></p><p>Hosted by event professional Chris, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to produce unforgettable experiences, from venues and vendors to timelines, client expectations, burnout, budgets, sponsorships, and those “you had to be there” onsite moments.</p><p>Each episode debriefs a pop culture moment, trend, show, or viral moment on the socials and connects it back to the event world with honest conversations, lessons learned, and voices that don’t always get the mic; including planners, vendors, venues, entertainers, production teams, and experience makers.</p><p></p><p>It’s witty, real, a little unfiltered, and built for anyone who knows events are never “just a party.” 🎙️✨</p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:19:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/HYiFefk4.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Christopher Dela Cruz]]></author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 23:20:16 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Christopher Dela Cruz]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Society & Culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[After Shows]]></category><itunes:author>Christopher Dela Cruz</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;EP Debrief is where pop culture meets the real chaos, strategy, and storytelling behind events.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by event professional Chris, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to produce unforgettable experiences, from venues and vendors to timelines, client expectations, burnout, budgets, sponsorships, and those “you had to be there” onsite moments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode debriefs a pop culture moment, trend, show, or viral moment on the socials and connects it back to the event world with honest conversations, lessons learned, and voices that don’t always get the mic; including planners, vendors, venues, entertainers, production teams, and experience makers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s witty, real, a little unfiltered, and built for anyone who knows events are never “just a party.” 🎙️✨&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Christopher Dela Cruz</itunes:name><itunes:email>christopher.delacruz@outlook.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:category text="TV &amp; Film"><itunes:category text="After Shows"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/2036eb0f-7c58-4b5a-a602-7da04d6a1268/logos/278f8812-e992-4d3a-aebb-5d5c3424dbe4.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[The EP Debrief Teaser]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>The EP Debrief is officially here.</b> 🎙️✨</p><p></p><p>Pop culture meets the real behind-the-scenes world of events: the chaos, the strategy, the vendor stories, the client curveballs, the burnout, the big wins, and the moments that never make it into the recap deck. This podcast is for the planners, vendors, venues, production teams, entertainers, and experience makers who know events are never “just a party.”</p><p></p><p>Expect honest debriefs, industry lessons, pop culture hot takes, and conversations with the people who actually make the magic happen.</p><p></p><p>Follow <b>The EP Debrief</b>:</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ep-debrief/id1896819918" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/033nFn7Z09TINdenW1rxGc?si=4872df68a3ad411e" target="_blank">Spotify Podcasts</a> </li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWXSJyJoyOKzInoJOhFo4Q3r4yCeRP_K_&amp;si=Iz_HsZBYoIaHpigQ" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a></li></ul><p></p><p>Events. Pop culture. Behind the scenes. No filter. 🎤</p><p></p><p>#TheEPDebrief #EventProfs #EventPodcast #PopCultureMeetsEvents #VendorVoice #EventPlanning #ExperienceDesign #BehindTheScenes #EventIndustry</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">81dde0a6-8d13-427a-8b32-f11695a493d0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Christopher Dela Cruz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 23:29:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0dd15364754c0bb2e5646281159e1ae494eab2690b3ebc3e8978dff176450408/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4MWRkZTBhNi04ZDEzLTQyN2EtOGIzMi1mMTE2OTVhNDkzZDAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyMDM2ZWIwZi03YzU4LTRiNWEtYTYwMi03ZGEwNGQ2YTEyNjgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTk2N2M4ODU1NzRlZDRkODk3MzQ5MGYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNjJjZWM1NTI4MjQ1YWY2YWU1YzYxL2NocmlzdG9waGVyLWRlbGEtY3J1enMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yN19fMS0yOS00Ny5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="2191090" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/2036eb0f-7c58-4b5a-a602-7da04d6a1268/episodes/81dde0a6-8d13-427a-8b32-f11695a493d0/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The EP Debrief is officially here.&lt;/b&gt; 🎙️✨&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pop culture meets the real behind-the-scenes world of events: the chaos, the strategy, the vendor stories, the client curveballs, the burnout, the big wins, and the moments that never make it into the recap deck. This podcast is for the planners, vendors, venues, production teams, entertainers, and experience makers who know events are never “just a party.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Expect honest debriefs, industry lessons, pop culture hot takes, and conversations with the people who actually make the magic happen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow &lt;b&gt;The EP Debrief&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ep-debrief/id1896819918&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/033nFn7Z09TINdenW1rxGc?si=4872df68a3ad411e&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Spotify Podcasts&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWXSJyJoyOKzInoJOhFo4Q3r4yCeRP_K_&amp;amp;si=Iz_HsZBYoIaHpigQ&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;YouTube Channel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Events. Pop culture. Behind the scenes. No filter. 🎤&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#TheEPDebrief #EventProfs #EventPodcast #PopCultureMeetsEvents #VendorVoice #EventPlanning #ExperienceDesign #BehindTheScenes #EventIndustry&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:08</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/2036eb0f-7c58-4b5a-a602-7da04d6a1268/logos/278f8812-e992-4d3a-aebb-5d5c3424dbe4.png"/><itunes:title>The EP Debrief Teaser</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>