Foster Hodge
Co-host of Carioca Connection
Appears in 329 Episodes
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...
S01:E09 - Favorite Neighborhood In Rio
Everyone knows Copacabana and Ipanema. In today's episode, we dive deep into our favorite neighborhoods and Rio.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join ...
S01:E10 - Meditation
In today's episode, we take a little bit of a different approach. Rather than talking about a specific aspect of Brazilian language or culture, we talk about how we ar...
S01:E08 - Olimpíadas
In this episode, we cover everything about the 2016 Summer Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro. You will find out what Brazilian think about the Olympics, whether Rio is r...
S01:E07 - Animals in Rio
In episode 7, Alexia and Foster talk about animals in Rio, the culture of pets and adoption. For Brazil and animal lovers alike, you will learn a lot of useful informa...
S01:E06 - Poços De Caldas
In episode six, Alexia and Foster talk about Poços de Caldas. Poços is a city in Minas Gerais and is truly worth a visit. We cover everything from the food, tourist at...
S01:E05 - Brazilians Love New York
Brazilians love New York City. They can't get enough of it. In this episode, we find out why and talk about Alexia's experience in the Big Apple.2023 is the year to im...
S01:E04 - Porteiro: Your Most Intimate Relationship in Brazil
In episode 4 we discuss one of the most important figures in urban Brazilian society--the porteiro. The doorman. The super. Whatever you want to call them, in Brazil, ...
S01:E03 - Drinking In Brazil
It doesn't matter if you are a drinker or not, the odds are that alcohol will play a role in your life in Brazil. Whether drinking caipirinhas on Ipanema or sharing be...
S01:E02 - Weird Things Brazilians Do
We'll be the first ones to admit it, Brazilians are kind of weird sometimes. Parts of their daily routine often leave foreigners dumbfounded. In episode two, we discus...
S01:E01 - Welcome To Carioca Connection!
In this episode, Alexia and Foster introduce the podcast, the genesis story of the project, and talk a little bit more about what we are doing and how it can help your...