Brazilianisms

VIDEO EPISODE 12: Pampulha Church

2013-04-08T22:28:18-03:00

Episode 76: An Interview with Rafucko

2013-02-15T09:02:25-02:00

I chat with Rafucko, a Brazilian in Rio who blogs and produces YouTube videos in English about Brazil's social and political problems. (He also blogs and produces videos in Portuguese.) The tagline for his new show, entitled "Brazil Without Make-Up," is "An honest guide to my beautiful country. Unveiling Brazil's best kept secrets :)"

Links:

White Couple's Black Child Kicked Out Of BMW Dealership In Brazil -- Forbes
Renato Sorriso (the happy street sweeper) -- YouTube
I pretended to be a garbage collector for 8 years and lived as an invisible being -- translated by Rafucko
‘Travelling with Nannies’ Proves Controversial in Brazil
Brazil police order for indigenous eviction but squatters resist -- article about the possible forced eviction of the indians living near Maracanã Stadium in Rio

Episode 75: Darcy Ribeiro

2013-01-07T19:23:33-02:00

Back in the 90s when I was a college student, Brazilian scholar Darcy Ribeiro visited Indiana University to give a lecture on his theories of race and culture in Latin America. (We discussed his ideas at length back in episode 15.) I attended his talk and recorded it with my trusty audio cassette recorder. The last time I was in the US, I managed to track down the tape and now offer it here as a digital download. This was recorded on September 19, 1992.

VIDEO EPISODE 11: Simone in the US (2012)

2012-12-24T00:08:29-02:00

Highlights from Simone and Kinsey's Fourth Annual Road Trip in the US

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Episode 74: Chatting with Mark at Dragon*Con

2012-12-13T02:26:12-02:00

As happened last year, I met up with Mark at Dragon*Con to record an episode. This time it was a success! Mark worked as a missionary in Rio Grande do Sul for two years in the late 90s. He talks about his experiences there, and then we chat about Dragon*Con.

Episode 73: An Interview with Shelley

2012-09-05T22:32:04-03:00

I chat with Shelley from the blog Give us this day our daily mango. Shelley is an American who recently moved to Brazil with her husband and three children.

Episode 72: Milton Pays a Visit

2012-07-17T22:59:13-03:00

Milton stops by to chat about his childhood memories as well as his broken arm. Also, here's the China in Box commercial.

Episode 71: Kika and MdC Suingue

2012-07-03T18:31:07-03:00

I chat with Kika and MdC Suingue from the Caipirinha Appreciation Society, an English language Brazilian music podcast.

Links:

Rock Brasileiro: História em Imagens -- trailer for a documentary that Kika made about Brazilian Rock
Os Irmãos Roberto -- trailer for a documentary that Kika made about Brazilian architects
Passagem Para . . . -- a travel series that Kika worked on
Kiko Dinucci -- a great up-and-coming musician recommended by MdC Suingue
½ dúzia de 3 ou 4 -- a great up-and-coming band recommended by MdCSuingue

Episode 70: Loren and Monike

2012-06-19T17:36:54-03:00

Loren is an American married to Brazilian veterinarian Monike. I chat with them about how they met and the interesting misunderstandings and cultural differences they have encountered. Loren is learning Portuguese by reading Mônica comics and watching Zorra Total.

Episode 69: An Interview with Mike

2012-05-31T23:31:42-03:00

Mike is an American who has visited Brazil three times over the past three years and hopes to eventually spend a year living there. He talks about his experiences (mostly in Rio) and why he considers Brazil his favorite place on earth.

Mike keeps up to date about Brazil on Twitter by following @10kjuan, @brazzil, @thebrazilbiz, @thebrazilshow, and of course @brazilianisms. He's currently reading The Masters and the Slaves by Gilberto Freyre. He has gotten to know and hang out with many cool Brazilians he met on CouchSurfing.

Mike blogs about Brazil at American Mind -- Espírito Brasileiro. You can also follow him on Twitter and friend him on Facebook.