Best Carioca Connection Podcasts (2025)

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Frases sobre pets em português 🦮 18:11

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6d ago18:11

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🎉 Last call to join our online membership, the CC Club with a 70% discount! 🇧🇷 Join the CC Club this week for only $99/year → cariocaconnection.com 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 Portuguese that feature animals. They chat …

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Lessons learned from caretaking and chaos 22:51

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🎉 Last call to join our online membership, the CC Club with a 70% discount! 🇧🇷 Join the CC Club this week for only $99/year → cariocaconnection.com 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 health crises while living abroad i…

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Vamos começar pelo começo 17:02

20d ago17:02

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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 profound experience involving heart examinations and surgeries. They share this personal story, revealing how it impacted their lives and language learning, while offering insights i…

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Apagão em Portugal {part 2} 22:40

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🎉 Last call to join our online membership, the CC Club with a 70% discount! 🇧🇷 Join the CC Club this week for only $99/year → cariocaconnection.com 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 with challenges, from finding food wit…

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Apagão: Real-life Brazilian Portuguese in emergency situations {Part 1} 25:41

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🎉 Last call to join our online membership, the CC Club with a 70% discount! 🇧🇷 Join the CC Club this week for only $99/year → cariocaconnection.com 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 share their personal experiences and …

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Portuguese Plant Festival! 🪴 {como falar sobre o fim de semana em português} 17:19

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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 started gardening during the pandemic and now wants to learn more. Foster talks about how gardening helps him relax and adds value to his life. They discuss plant care in Brazil, inc…

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Buddy's Birthday! 🐶 {como falar sobre o fim de semana em português} 15:23

2M ago15:23

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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 life lessons. They share a delightful weekend filled with sunshine, park visits, and reflections on time. The episode emphasizes the importance of routine for pets and the deep bond for…

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Tiny Experiments in Brazilian Portuguese {part 2} 16:11

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In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster continue their conversation “Tiny Experiments” and the mental barriers that often accompany personal growth journeys. They discuss perfectionism, escapism, and cynicism—three common hurdles that can stop us from trying new things. Through a candid conversation, Alexia shares her experiences w…

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Pequenos experimentos em português {Tiny experiments in Brazilian Portuguese} 10:46

2M ago10:46

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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 greater freedom and curiosity in life. Foster shares his excitement and slight nervousness about introducing this concept as a mini-series on the podcast. Together, they explore how t…

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Quem ama o feio, bonito lhe parece - Brazilian expressions {part 4} 13:41

2M ago13:41

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In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster delve into the fascinating world of Brazilian expressions, proverbs, and sayings. They explore popular phrases like “Quem ama o feio, bonito lhe parece” and “Antes só do que mal acompanhado,” providing insights into their meanings and cultural significance. With a mix of humor and practicalit…

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Santo de casa não faz milagre - expressões brasileiras que todo o mundo deve aprender {part 3} 15:12

3M ago15:12

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🎉 Last call to join our online membership, the CC Club with a 70% discount! 🇧🇷 Join the CC Club this week for only $99/year → cariocaconnection.com 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 de casa não faz milagre” and “mais v…

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Amigos, amigos, negócios à parte - Brazilian Portuguese expressions {part 2} 16:53

3M ago16:53

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In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster continue their conversation about Brazilian proverbs and expressions. They explore how these sayings relate to communication and relationships, providing insights that go beyond textbook learning. You’ll hear Alexia’s personal anecdotes about mishaps with spicy peppers and reflections on age-…

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Quem não arrisca, não petisca - expressões brasileiras que todo o mundo deve aprender {part I} 14:28

3M ago14:28

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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, não petisca" (Nothing ventured, nothing gained) and "Cada macaco no seu galho" (Stick to what you know), sharing laughs and insights into their meanings. Foster, who's learning Port…