Alexia Souza
Co-host of Carioca Connection
Appears in 375 Episodes
S02:E34 - Brazilians are the coolest people in the world
Well, it's official. We all kind of already knew it, but according to a recent CNN article, Brazilians are the coolest people in the world. In this episode, Alexia and...
S02:E33 - Beijos e contato físico
It's no secret that Brazilians are...let's say more intimate than other cultures? They love to touch, kiss, hug almost anyone and everyone. To some visiting gringos, t...
S02:E32 - Morando com os pais
In the US, most kids leave home to go to university at around 18. In Brazil, it is normal to live with your parents until 30 and beyond. Why is this? The truth is, the...
S02:E31 - Hino Nacional
In this episode, Alexia and Foster talk about the Brazilian national anthem and its importance in Brazilian culture. Alexia gets emotional. A lot of giggling coming fr...
S02:E30 - Serviço no Brasil
It's no secret that Brazil is not well-known for world-class service when it comes to restaurants. In this episode, we talk about the differences between service in th...
S02: E29 - Pascoa! Happy Easter! (and chocolate eggs)
Easter is just around the corner which means, well, it can mean different things for different people. For Brazilians, it has a lot to do with overpriced chocolate egg...
S02:E28 - Netflix & The Future of TV
The future of TV is changing. Cable TV is still plays a huge role in the US & Brazil, but it is quickly being surpassed by Netflix, Youtube, & the like. In this episod...
S02:E27 - Medo e febre amarela
Yellow fever is on the rise in Rio which is a tragedy in and of itself. On a more personal note, Alexia has been dying of fear about getting the yellow fever vaccine. ...
S02:E26 - We Work
Alexia and I work online. That means we can work from more or less wherever we want. Awesome, right? Well, most of the time. Sometimes it can be lonely and isolating. ...
S02:E:25 - Se você quer ser minha namorada
Last episode, we talked about Vinicius. Today, Alexia talks about one of her favorite poems by O Poetinha: Se você quer ser minha namorada. Followed by a dramatic read...
S02:E24 Vinicius de Moraes
Foster and Alexia continue the theme of Brazilian music talking about another one of the great Brazilian musicians: Vinicius de Moraes. Colloquially known as O Poetinh...
S02:E23 - Brazilian Music with Renato (part 2)
This is part II of a fascinating conversation with Renato from Learn Brazilian Guitar.If you have listened to Carioca Connection for a while, then you know how much we...
S02:E22 - Brazilian Music with Renato
If you have listened to Carioca Connection for a while, then you know how much we love Brazilian music. That is why we are so excited to have today's special guest, Re...
S02:E21 - Como Foster aprendeu português
In this episode, Foster is in the hot seat. Alexia is asking him questions about his experience with learning Portuguese and how to learn any language more efficiently...
S02:E20 - Tecnologia e saúde mental
If you are anything like us, you spend a lot of time on your phone. In today's episode, we talk about our relationship with technology and how it is affecting our ment...
S02:E19 - Teresópolis
In this episode, Alexia and Foster explore the wonderful city of Teresópolis, a tiny town tucked into the mountains of the state of Rio de Janeiro. Teresópolis is full...
S02:E18 - Feijoada
If you are interested in Brazil, you've probably heard of feijoada. If so, you know you are in for a treat. If you've never heard of feijoada, you can't leave Brazil w...
S02:E17 - Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul
Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul is one of the most beautiful places in Brazil. You could say, well, it is super bonito ☀️In this episode, Alexia and Foster talk about the w...
S02:E16 - Caetano Veloso
If you have listened to Carioca Connection for a while, you know how much we love and appreciate Brazilian music. And no conversation about Brazilian music is complete...
S02:E15 - Would you rather? In Portuguese!
We all know the game would you rather, right? Well, this time we try our luck in Portuguese. Which means Foster suffers trying to make snap judgements on air. Hilarity...