Conversa com Bial – Season 5
Episodes
Woody Allen
Pedro Bial interviews American filmmaker Woody Allen about the most significant moments of his life and career, using his autobiography, released last year, as a guiding thread.
Marília Mendonça
Pedro Bial welcomes singer Marília Mendonça, a pioneer of "feminejo" (a subgenre of sertanejo music), to talk about music, heartbreak, motherhood, and her new single.
Rodrigo Sant'Anna
Rodrigo Sant'Anna discusses the creation of popular character types in comedy and reminisces about iconic characters who are celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2021.
Dráuzio Varella, Carla Domingues, Mariângela Simão e Darlan Rosa
A program about the history of vaccines in Brazil. A retrospective of national vaccination campaigns and interviews with Dráuzio Varella, Carla Domingues, Mariângela Simão (WHO), and Darlan Rosa (the "father" of Zé Gotinha).
Ivete Sangalo
A conversation with Ivete Sangalo about her ability to reinvent herself and, of course, to move crowds—even virtually.
João Roberto Kelly
João Roberto Kelly made irreverence and good humor his safe conduct to move between salons and streets, studios and theaters, without needing to mince words. Among the stories recounted in the program is the composition of the 1964 carnival hit, 'Cabeleira do Zezé'.
Susana Vieira
Considered one of the most popular actresses in the country, Susana Vieira celebrates her 60 years in television and 50 years at TV Globo. In the program, she talks about the past by revisiting iconic moments of her career, about the present by addressing the difficulties of the pandemic, and about her expectations for the future.
Tierry e Bruno Caliman
At the top of the charts, sertanejo hits have brought back the figure of the songwriter whose name is the only name anyone knows. Tierry, from Bahia, started out writing songs but pursued a singing career. He talks with Pedro Bial alongside another celebrated songwriter in the genre, Bruno Caliman, and the writer and journalist Sérgio Rodrigues.
Eugenio Scannavino e Caetano Scannavino
This Wednesday, 'Conversa' welcomes infectious disease specialist Eugenio Scannavino and photojournalist Caetano Scannavino. The brothers coordinate the Health and Happiness Project, an NGO that has been working for 34 years on disease prevention through social mobilization in the Amazon.
Gal Costa, Rubel e Tim Bernardes
Gal Costa is releasing her 51st album, in which she revisits her repertoire to celebrate her 75th birthday and 55 years of career. Both the album and the program feature young names who, in the words of Pedro Bial, drank from the wellspring of her Bossa Nova, Rubel and Tim Bernardes.
Fernando Collor de Mello
Fernando Collor de Mello was the first democratically elected president of the Republic after 30 years of dictatorship. He was also the first to be democratically removed from power following an impeachment request in 1992. Currently, Collor (PROS) is a senator for the state of Alagoas.
Adriana Esteves, Regina Casé e Taís Araújo
Adriana Esteves, Regina Casé, and Taís Araújo have built bonds that go beyond 'Amor de Mãe,' a telenovela that returns to the air on March 1st, adapted to the context of the pandemic. The three protagonists of the story talk with Pedro Bial this Tuesday to discuss the return, behind-the-scenes moments, and the relationship they built during filming.
Debora Falabella e Tati Bernardi
Currently showing in theaters, 'Afterwards, I'm the Crazy One' tells the story of Dani, a young writer who tries in every way to control her fears and anxiety attacks. Pedro Bial welcomes the actress who plays the protagonist, Debora Falabella, and Tati Bernardi, the writer responsible for the eponymous book that inspired the subtly autobiographical film.
Barões da Pisadinha
Felipe and Rodrigo Barão, the Barões da Pisadinha, talk to Bial about their success and the rhythm that is their name. On one streaming service, they were the most played artists in the world on New Year's Eve. On another, they had two hits on the world charts.
Francisco Cuoco
Pedro Bial welcomes one of the greatest heartthrobs of Brazilian television drama. With 32 plays, ten films, and over 80 TV productions, Francisco Cuoco is responsible for roles that have marked history.
Fernanda Abreu e Fausto Fawcett
On the day Rio de Janeiro celebrates its 456th anniversary, Pedro Bial welcomes two Cariocas (Rio natives) who have captured the city's effervescence and hardships. Singers and songwriters Fernanda Abreu and Fausto Fawcett discuss the city they immortalized as the 'capital of the hot blood of the best and worst of Brazil'.
Erika Januza e Marcello Melo Jr.
Two actors from 'Arcanjo Renagado', one of the most-watched series on Globoplay in 2020 and which also aired on broadcast television, talk with Pedro Bial. Erika Januza and Marcello Melo Jr. discuss the series, which tells the story of Mikhael, a sergeant in the Special Operations Battalion of Rio de Janeiro, BOPE.
Macula, Aloy Jupiara e Marco Antônio Araújo
Castor de Andrade, the subject of the series 'Doctor Castor' and this Wednesday's 'Conversation', was born and raised in the West Zone of Rio, the region of his two kingdoms: the Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel samba school and the Bangu football club. Well-versed in the world of carnival and football, he was part of the upper echelons of the illegal gambling racket 'Jogo do Bicho' and, in 1997, was convicted of leading a mafia responsible for at least 53 homicides.
Luiz Schwarcz e Sidarta Ribeiro
The 'Conversation' program discusses transgenerational trauma based on the story of Luiz Schwarcz in his recently released memoir, 'The Air I Lack'. In addition to Luiz, neuroscientist Sidarta Ribeiro participates in the conversation, helping to explain the genetic inheritance of suffering in his book 'The Oracle of the Night'.
Stepan Nercessian
The son of an Armenian father and a mother from Ceará, Stepan Nercessian began his artistic career in the late 1960s. Chosen at age 14 to play the protagonist in the film Marcelo Zona Sul (1970), the actor created an unforgettable gallery of characters in film and television.
Caio Fábio e Ricardo Alexandre
To discuss the relationship between the evangelical church and political power, 'Conversa' welcomes writer and pastor Caio Fábio and Christian journalist Ricardo Alexandre, author of the book 'And the truth will set you free'.
Marjorie Estiano e Fernanda Vasconcellos
Actresses Marjorie Estiano and Fernanda Vasconcellos talk about the soap opera "A Vida da Gente," which returned to television on March 1st.
Daniel Martins Barros e Ticyana Azambuja
Covid-19 is a disease that can trigger mental health disorders. Psychiatrist Daniel Martins Barros discusses the mental health of Brazilians at this time, and physician Ticyana Azambuja recounts the aggression she suffered at the hands of deniers and describes the harsh routine on the front lines of the fight against the disease.
Alessandra Araújo e Paulo Vieira
Alessandra Araújo, from the interior of Tocantins, became an internet phenomenon by recreating, with props ranging from plants to construction materials, looks of celebrities like Bruna Marquezine and Kylie Jenner. Alessandra's fellow countryman, comedian Paulo Vieira, also participates in the conversation.
Carlinhos Brown, Chico Brown, Clara Buarque e Miguel Freitas
The conversation is with singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist Carlinhos Brown, including his children Chico Brown, Clara Buarque, and Miguel Freitas, to talk about the musical careers that the three of them are also pursuing.
Peter Wohlleben
Bial talks with Peter Wohlleben, a German forestry engineer and author whose books are currently on the bestseller list, revealing what trees feel and how they communicate.
Carla Perez e Xanddy
The conversation is with Carla Perez and Xanddy, the royal couple of Bahian music, to talk about their personal lives and professional careers.
Wlamir Marques e Alberto Bial
The conversation is with Wlamir Marques, two-time world basketball champion with the Brazilian national team in 1959 and 1963, who, at 83 years old, celebrates the enduring memories of great moments and his love for the sport alongside coach and commentator Alberto Bial.
Marina Amaral e Andréa Werner
A conversation with artist Marina Amaral, considered one of the best digital colorists in the world. She recreates the colors of historical photographs. She is also an author of books and a documentary producer. Recently, she was diagnosed with autism at age 26. Featuring journalist Andréa Werner.
Flavia Alessandra e Giulia Costa
With 32 years in the business, Flavia Alessandra talks about her career and the re-airing of "Salva-se quem puder" (Save Yourself If You Can). Featuring her daughter, Giulia Costa.
Michael Sandel
Pedro Bial talks with Harvard philosophy and ethics professor Michael Sandel. Besides discussing threats to justice and democracy in the contemporary world, the author of 'The Tyranny of Merit' and 'Justice' comments on the stark contradictions laid bare by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Supla
Discovered by new generations, Supla has regained relevance in the cultural scene. He has a new album and is waiting for the end of quarantine to begin a tour.
Mistress Mahara, Heitor Dhalia e Michelle Sampaio
The 'Conversation' discusses a practice that still scandalizes some: sadomasochism, or, for those in the know: BDSM, an acronym for bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism, and masochism. Participating in the conversation are dominatrix and digital influencer Mistress Mahara, director Heitor Dhalia, and sexologist Michelle Sampaio.
Flordelis
Pedro Bial interviews pastor and federal congresswoman Flordelis. Accused of ordering the murder of her husband, pastor Anderson do Carmo, she gives her version of the family drama that would explain why two of her daughters, Simone and Marzy, had motives to kill Anderson.
Gisele Bündchen
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen talks about life after 40, her 12-year marriage to NFL star Tom Brady, and her work as an environmental activist.
Carlos Ghosn e Carole Ghosn
In November 2018, one of Brazil's most important executives was arrested in Japan on charges of tax evasion. Carlos Ghosn, former chairman of Renault and Nissan, was released in March 2019, but detained again under house arrest in April, from where he escaped on December 29, 2019. From his refuge in Lebanon, where he remains to this day, he and his wife Carole Ghosn stay connected.
Tina
A conversation with the "digital influencer" Tina, from the channel "A Vida de Tina" (and also with the actresses behind the character: Isabela Mariotto and Júlia Burnier).
Paola Carosella
A pop star of the gastronomic world, Argentine chef and businesswoman Paola Carosella talks about her 20 years in Brazil, the growth of her business, and her new projects on the Internet.
Itamar Vieira Júnior, Verônica Pereira e Dona Maria de Xindó
A meeting between the author Itamar Vieira Júnior and two members of the musical group Ganhadeiras de Itapuã: Verônica Pereira and Dona Maria de Xindó.
Ney Latorraca
Pedro Bial talks with actor Ney Latorraca about his 70 years in the arts.
Miguel Pinto Guimarães
Architect Miguel Pinto Guimarães spent much of his quarantine reflecting on what kind of city will emerge from this pandemic. His conversations about this and other subjects with prominent figures were transformed into the book '44 in Quarantine'. Pedro Bial talks with Miguel and with one of the book's interviewees, Diébédo Francis Kéré from Burkina Faso, one of the most respected…
Gustavo e Otávio Pandolfo (OsGêmeos)
Gustavo and Otávio Pandolfo, better known as OsGêmeos, have worked together since birth. They grew up on the streets of the traditional Cambuci neighborhood in São Paulo, and with the encouragement of their family and the introduction of hip hop culture to Brazil in the 1980s, they developed a unique style that has established them as the most celebrated Brazilian graffiti artists abroad.
Fernanda Lima e Rodrigo Hilbert
Fernanda Lima and Rodrigo Hilbert talk about their marriage, their children, and the project 'Bem Juntinhos' (Very Close Together), the first program they will present together.
Leandro Barbosa (Leandrinho) e Adriano de Souza (Mineirinho)
Two great Brazilian athletes who are retiring participate in 'Conversa'. Leandro Barbosa, Leandrinho, NBA champion in 2015, and Adriano de Souza, Mineirinho, world surfing champion also in 2015, reminisce about their history in sports and talk about their future plans.
Tonico Pereira
Actor Tonico Pereira talks about his characters, the highlights of his career, and his upcoming projects.
José Roberto Filippelli e Rosane Svartman
To celebrate 70 years of telenovelas in Brazil, Pedro Bial interviews advertising executive José Roberto Filippelli, who represented Globo for over two decades in exporting the network's productions to countries around the world, and filmmaker and screenwriter Rosane Svartman.
Pretinho da Serrinha e Adelzon Alves
To commemorate the centenary of Dona Ivone Lara, who died in 2018, musician Pretinho da Serrinha and music producer Adelzon Alves speak with Pedro Bial.
Gabriela Duarte
The conversation is with actress Gabriela Duarte, who talks about her career and her relationship with her mother, Regina Duarte.
Rachel Maia e Luana Genot
Businesswomen Rachel Maia and Luana Genot offer insights into the market for major Brazilian brands and strategies focused on diversity.
Fátima Bernardes
Fátima Bernardes talks with Pedro Bial about her career and social life. Among the topics discussed, Fátima talks about her cancer diagnosis and treatment amidst the pandemic.