Foster Hodge
Co-host of Carioca Connection
Appears in 357 Episodes
Eu moro onde você tira férias 🇧🇷
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster delve into their recent trip to England, focusing on a lively debate about the differences between visiting pa...
Palaces, Patinhos, and Portuguese Pronunciation Challenges
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster discuss the history and attractions of Blenheim Palace. The conversation includes Foster's ongoing battle with...
Reading, Remembering, and Real Portuguese: A Day in Oxford
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster share their journey through England, from charming towns like Woodstock to the iconic city of Oxford. They exp...
Brazilian Portuguese Slang in the English Countryside
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster take us on a journey through their recent vacation to the English countryside. They share stories of reconnect...
Caminhar e conversar com Carioca Connection
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster take you on a relaxing walk through Porto’s beautiful Parque da Cidade. They discuss the importance of breaks ...
Frases sobre pets em português 🦮
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into the world of pets and explore the fascinating array of expressions and sayings in Brazilian Portugue...
Lessons learned from caretaking and chaos
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster share their experiences with Alexia’s father’s heart surgery. They explore the nuances of dealing with family ...
Vamos começar pelo começo
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster delve into an unexpected journey with Alexia’s father. What started as a simple medical check-up turned into a...
Apagão em Portugal {part 2}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster chronicle their chaotic experience during a blackout in Portugal. They share how they managed a day filled wit...
Apagão: Real-life Brazilian Portuguese in emergency situations {Part 1}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into the unexpected challenges they faced during a massive power outage in the Iberian Peninsula. They sh...
Portuguese Plant Festival! 🪴 {como falar sobre o fim de semana em português}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about their weekend at a plant show in Porto, Portugal. They saw orchids, bromeliads, and bonsais. Alexia...
Buddy's Birthday! 🐶 {como falar sobre o fim de semana em português}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster celebrate Buddy’s fifth birthday! 🥳They reflect on how pets enrich our lives with love, companionship, and lif...
Tiny Experiments in Brazilian Portuguese {part 2}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster continue their conversation “Tiny Experiments” and the mental barriers that often accompany personal growth jo...
Pequenos experimentos em português {Tiny experiments in Brazilian Portuguese}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Foster and Alexia dive into the world of “Tiny Experiments,” a book that explores how small, purposeful experiments can lead to ...
Quem ama o feio, bonito lhe parece - Brazilian expressions {part 4}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster delve into the fascinating world of Brazilian expressions, proverbs, and sayings. They explore popular phrases...
Santo de casa não faz milagre - expressões brasileiras que todo o mundo deve aprender {part 3}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into the colorful world of Brazilian proverbs and expressions. They explore popular sayings like “santo d...
Amigos, amigos, negócios à parte - Brazilian Portuguese expressions {part 2}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster continue their conversation about Brazilian proverbs and expressions. They explore how these sayings relate to...
Quem não arrisca, não petisca - expressões brasileiras que todo o mundo deve aprender {part I}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dig into Brazilian Portuguese proverbs and expressions. They break down popular sayings like "Quem não arrisca...
Seinfeld e Brazilian Comedy com Carioca Connection
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster discuss their shared experience watching the classic American sitcom "Seinfeld." They explore the show's uniqu...
Reality Check: Learn Brazilian Portuguese with Ilhados com a Sogra 🏖️
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into Alexia’s favorite new Brazilian reality show - "Ilhados com a Sogra" (Stranded with the Mother-in-La...
Brazilian Portuguese Through the Legacy of Ayrton Senna & Galvão Bueno {com Marco Antonio}
In this special episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia brings her father Marco Antonio back to discuss an important figure in Brazilian sports history - Galvão Bueno an...
Brazilian Portuguese Through Senna’s Rivalries & Spiritual Journey {com Marco Antonio - part II}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia continues the discussion about the Netflix series on Ayrton Senna with her father Marco Antonio as a special guest. They ...
Senna & Brazilian Culture com Marco Antonio {part I}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia brings a special guest - her father Marco Antonio - to discuss the Netflix series "Senna," which offers viewers an excell...
Ainda estou aqui 🎥
In this episode of Carioca Connection, hosts Alexia and Foster take listeners on an intimate exploration of "Ainda Estou Aqui" (I'm Still Here), the groundbreaking Bra...
Recebendo pessoas em casa 🏡
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into the art of hosting and welcoming guests into your home, sharing their personal experiences and insig...
Alexia's First Meditation Retreat 🧘♀️
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster share their experience at a meditation retreat at the Art of Living Center in Boone, North Carolina. Alexia di...
Brazilian Blueprint for 2025 with Carioca Connection (Part 2)
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster continue their conversation about 2025, reflecting on personal rituals, new traditions, and ways to create a m...
Brazilian Blueprint for 2025 with Carioca Connection (Part 1)
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster discuss setting meaningful goals for the new year. They emphasize prioritizing personal passions over traditio...
Retrospectiva do 2024 (Part 2)
In this episode, Alexia and Foster wrap up their 2024 retrospective, diving into the most meaningful relationships, experiences, and lessons that shaped their year. Fr...
A Year in Review: 2024 Reflections and Insights (Part 1)
A Year in Review: 2024 Reflections and InsightsIn this episode, Alexia and Foster dive into a reflective conversation about 2024. From personal growth to unexpected su...