Foster Hodge
Co-host of Carioca Connection
Appears in 340 Episodes
S01:E40 - Religion & Saints in Brazil - Part II
This is Part I of a conversation with Alexia's dad about religion in Brazil and how it affects the life of Brazilians.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come...
S01:E39 - Religion & Saints in Brazil - Part I
This is Part II of a conversation with Alexia's dad about religion in Brazil and how it affects the life of Brazilians.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Com...
S01:E38 - Café da manhã
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Learn how to talk about it, what to eat, and much more in today's episode.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese!...
S01:E37 - History & Politics III
Understanding Brazil is not for the faint of heart. The modern history of the country reads like a political thriller. In order to understand the situation a little be...
S01:E36 - History & Politics II
Understanding Brazil is not for the faint of heart. The modern history of the country reads like a political thriller. In order to understand the situation a little be...
S01:E35 - History & Politics with Alexia's Dad
Understanding Brazil is not for the faint of heart. The modern history of the country reads like a political thriller. In order to understand the situation a little be...
S01:E34 - Empregada Doméstica
There are some figures in Brazilian society that you need to be familiar with. The empregada is undoubtedly one of them. In today's episode, we talk about empregadas a...
S01:E33 - Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro
In today's episode, we talk about one of the most unique neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro: Santa Teresa. This episode is full of great information about the city and re...
S01:E32 - Beaches in Rio de Janeiro: Part III
You asked for it, so here it is: a 3-part series about beaches in Rio de Janeiro. We talk about some of the best beaches in the world, how to enjoy them like a true ca...
S01:E31 - Beaches in Rio de Janeiro Part II
You asked for it, so here it is: a 3-part series about beaches in Rio de Janeiro. We talk about some of the best beaches in the world, how to enjoy them like a true ca...
S01:E30 - Beaches in Rio de Janeiro: Part I
You asked for it, so here it is: a 3-part series about beaches in Rio de Janeiro. We talk about some of the best beaches in the world, how to enjoy them like a true ca...
S01:E29 - Ibitipoca, Minas Gerais Part II
Brazil is full of hidden gems. Today we talk about our experience in Ibitipoca, a state park in Minas Gerais. As always, full of real Portuguese you will never find in...
S01:E28: Ibitipoca, Minas Gerais
Brazil is full of hidden gems. Today we talk about our experience in Ibitipoca, a state park in Minas Gerais. As always, full of real Brazilian Portuguese.2023 is the ...
S01:E27 - Brazilian Cinema
Brazilian cinema is not that well known throughout the world. But there are tons of great Brazilian films. And it is an excellent way to learn more about Brazil and Br...
S01:E26 - Weddings in Brazil
There are a lot of differences between Brazilian and American weddings. In this episode, we talk about these differences and much more.2023 is the year to improve your...
S01:E25 - Teaching English in Brazil
One of the best ways to make a living in Brazil is by teaching English. It is an incredibly rewarding and fascinating career. In this episode, we talk about how to tea...
S01:E24 - São Paulo Part 2
Part II of Alexia and Foster talking about São Paulo.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnectio...
S01:E23 - São Paulo Part I
A carioca and gringo go to São Paulo. We talk about what we saw, learned, and the differences between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.2023 is the year to improve your Por...
S01:E22 - Theatro Municipal & Dance in Rio
After a visit to the Theatro Municipal, Alexia and Foster discuss the historical place and dance in Rio.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in th...
S01:E21 - Brazilian Fruits
One of the coolest things about Brazil is the wide array of exotic fruits. But there are so many they can be confusing. In this episode, we break everything down for y...
S01:E20 - Family Visiting Brazil
In today's episode, we talk about Foster's dad's visit to Rio. We cover a lot of topics, including foreigner's views of Rio and what to do when visiting Brazil.2023 is...
S01:E19 - Brazilian Music III: The Brazilian Soul
In the final part of our series on Brazilian Music, Pablo, Alexia and I talk about the Brazilian Soul and the future of Brazilian music. It is full of great vocabulary...
S01:E18 - Brazilian Music II: Samba Never Dies
In part two of a three-part series on Brazilian music, we cover a lot. We talk about instruments, genres, where to see music in Rio, bad jokes about Zika and much more...
S01:E17 - Brazilian Music I: Listen to the music
Brazilian music is essential to what it means to be Brazilian. Brazilians move, they dance, they sing. It's a part of who they are. If you want to understand Brazilian...
S01:E16 - Social Media in Brazil
Brazilians are the kings of social media. If you think that selfies, status updates, and Snapchat is ubiquitous in the states, you have not been to Brazil. In this epi...
S01:E15 - Feirinha
One of our favorite things about Brazil is the feirinha. The outdoor street markets where you can buy fresh produce, meat, juice, see live music; you can do almost any...
S01:E14 - Copa do Mundo
The Olympics are right around the corner. Most people think it will be a disaster. We think it is worth talking about the World Cup and how Brazil has handled major ev...
S01:E13 - Museu do Amanhã
Rio has so many great places to visit. The beaches, forests, music venues, bars, clubs, etc. But few people ever talk about its museums. In today's episode, we talk ab...
S01:E12 - Four Seasons
Rio is hot. Really hot. As much as we love the constant opportunities to go to the beach and do activities outside, sometimes it can be too much. In today's episode: F...
S01:E11 - Alexia In England
Travel changes everything. There is nothing more transformative than leaving where you are and traveling to a new destination. In today's episode, we talk about Alexia...