Episode 1
Geovani Martins
2018-04-02 • 60 min
In the season premiere of 'Conversa', Pedro Bial welcomes writer Geovani Martins, author of the book 'O Sol na Cabeça'.
TV season
2018-04-02
Episode 1
2018-04-02 • 60 min
In the season premiere of 'Conversa', Pedro Bial welcomes writer Geovani Martins, author of the book 'O Sol na Cabeça'.
Episode 2
2018-04-03 • 60 min
Pedro Bial travels to Switzerland to speak with writer Paulo Coelho. The two chat about literature, his partnership with Raul Seixas, politics, and even piracy.
Episode 3
2018-04-04 • 41 min
Synonymous with a good laugh, the *Casseta & Planeta* crew reunited on the show *Conversa com Bial* this Wednesday, April 4. Beto Silva, Claudio Manoel, Hélio de La Peña, and Hubert Aranha spoke about their new book, *Brasil do Casseta*.
Episode 4
2018-04-05 • 60 min
Bial welcomes the duo Jorge & Mateus for a conversation about music, their careers, and Brazil.
Episode 5
2018-04-06 • 60 min
Lucinha Araújo, Frejat, and Ney Matogrosso pay tribute to Cazuza.
Episode 6
2018-04-09 • 42 min
Pedro Bial hosts filmmaker José Padilha for a conversation about cinema, politics, and Brazil.
Episode 7
2018-04-10 • 41 min
Pedro Bial welcomes Wagner Schwartz, Carolina Jabor, and Michel Laub for a discussion on online shaming, intolerance, and the spread of fake news on social media.
Episode 8
2018-04-11 • 41 min
Pedro Bial welcomes Washington Olivetto, who discusses his career, partnerships, personal life, and the launch of his autobiography.
Episode 9
2018-04-12 • 60 min
Bial welcomes Nego do Borel and Lucas Veloso for a chat filled with music and humor. Dancers Juju Fructuozo and Nathália Melo also join in, featuring a version of the *Dança dos Famosos* "Conversa" segment.
Episode 10
2018-04-13 • 60 min
Conversa com Bial hosted a very special meeting. Milton Nascimento and Jorge Drexler, the first Latin American singer to win an Oscar for best original song in 2005, performed “Al otro lado del río”, from the film “The Motorcycle Diaries”.
Episode 11
2018-04-16 • 44 min
Pedro Bial hosts siblings Marina Lima—who is releasing a new album—and Antônio Cícero for a conversation about music, politics, and literature.
Episode 12
2018-04-17 • 60 min
Pedro Bial welcomes Taís Araújo and Lellêzinha for a conversation about *Mister Brau*, female empowerment, the struggle of Black women, music, and political stances.
Episode 13
2018-04-18 • 44 min
Rubens Barrichello chats with Pedro Bial about the behind-the-scenes world of Formula 1 and reminisces about moments shared with Ayrton Senna.
Episode 14
2018-04-19 • 60 min
Father Reginaldo Manzotti is the guest on the program *Conversa com Bial*. The host welcomed the priest for a conversation in which he shared everything about his life as a priest.
Episode 15
2018-04-20 • 60 min
Pedro Bial welcomes the duo Chitãozinho & Xororó for a chat about the thirty-year history of the song "Evidências," a classic of the Brazilian songbook.
Episode 16
2018-04-23 • 44 min
Bial hosts Samuel Pessôa and Celso Rocha de Barros for a conversation about the country's current political situation.
Episode 17
2018-04-24 • 60 min
Bial welcomes singer Leonardo, who shares fishing stories and talks about the 20th anniversary of his brother Leandro's death. The episode also features an appearance by Zé Felipe, the singer's son.
Episode 18
2018-04-25 • 60 min
With a public career spanning nearly 40 years, former President Fernando Henrique Cardoso appeared on the program *Conversa com Bial* to promote his new book, *Crise e Reinvenção da Política no Brasil* (Crisis and Reinvention of Politics in Brazil). The politician analyzed the current electoral landscape.
Episode 19
2018-04-26 • 60 min
"Conversa com Bial" welcomed psychiatrist Neury Botega and journalist André Trigueiro to discuss a stigmatized and challenging public health issue: suicide. Singer Claudia Bossle also took part in the conversation.
Episode 20
2018-04-27 • 60 min
Pedro Bial welcomes Léo Maia and Carlos Dafé to celebrate the memory of Tim Maia.
Episode 21
2018-04-30 • 43 min
Pedro Bial hosts Drauzio Varella, José Eduardo Belmonte, and Aly Muritiba to discuss the profession of prison guards and the series 'Carcereiros'.
Episode 22
2018-05-01 • 41 min
Pedro Bial welcomes Iza and Marcelo Falcão.
Episode 23
2018-05-02 • 60 min
Bial hosts TSE President Luiz Fux and lawyer Ronaldo Lemos for a debate on fake news.
Episode 24
2018-05-03 • 60 min
Conversa com Bial hosted a discussion on autism featuring guests with a connection to the subject. Participating in the conversation were art educator and autistic individual Amanda Paschoal, child psychiatrist Rachel del Monde, and journalist Luiz Fernando Vianna.
Episode 25
2018-05-04 • 44 min
'Conversa com Bial' welcomed the group Fundo de Quintal for a tribute to samba artist Almir Guineto. The musician's widow, Regina Caetano, also appeared on the show, sharing a bit about her love story with Almir.
Episode 26
2018-05-07 • 43 min
About 600 kilometers from where he made history, in Frankfurt, Germany, Daniel Cohn-Bendit received Pedro Bial to talk about football, the protests in Brazil in 2013 and, of course, the famous May '68 events in Paris, for the "Conversa com Bial" program.
Episode 27
2018-05-08 • 39 min
Bial welcomes singer Flaira Ferro and actress and author Mônica Martelli for a chat about sexuality and female pleasure.
Episode 28
2018-05-09 • 44 min
The Conversa com Bial program commemorated the 50th anniversary of the release of the film "2001: A Space Odyssey." Actor Dan Stulbach, film critic Marcelo Janot, and neuroscientist Stevens Rehen discussed Stanley Kubrick's science fiction masterpiece.
Episode 29
2018-05-10 • 60 min
The "Conversa com Bial" program promoted a reflection on the 130th anniversary of the abolition of slavery and its marks on Brazilian society. Sonia Guimarães, the first Black professor at ITA (Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica); Helio Santos; and the rapper and composer Emicida debated the issue.
Episode 30
2018-05-11 • 60 min
Pedro Bial welcomes Dani Calabresa, Fernando Caruso, and Bruno Motta.
Episode 31
2018-05-14 • 42 min
Machine translation has evolved so much that many people are venturing to predict that translators may lose their jobs to robots. Is this true? Bial hosted Caetano Galindo and Alison Entrekin for a chat about the future of literary translation.
Episode 32
2018-05-15 • 60 min
Conversa com Bial decided to address obscure episodes in national history during the Araguaia Guerrilla War during the military dictatorship and featured Matias Spektor, filmmaker Belisário Franca, former combatant Raimundo Pereira de Melo, and Hugo Studart.
Episode 33
2018-05-16 • 44 min
'Conversa' featured five-time jiu-jitsu champion Amanda Nunes, the first Brazilian to win a UFC belt, and Kira Gracie, who gave up her UFC career to be a mother.
Episode 34
2018-05-17 • 44 min
Bial welcomes Naiara Azevedo and Camilla Uckers for a chat about betrayal and heartbreak, with lots of music and good humor. Naiara and Camilla even deliver a stunning duet that closes the show.
Episode 35
2018-05-18 • 44 min
Bial welcomes Yamandu Costa and Hamilton de Holanda for a chat, with lots of music, about choro music.
Episode 36
2018-05-21 • 43 min
Bial traveled to Florida for a chat with author Dan Brown. In the studio, Raphael Montes and Reinaldo José Lopes commented on the interview with the author of 'The Da Vinci Code'.
Episode 37
2018-05-22 • 60 min
'Conversa com Bial' pays homage to the 50th anniversary of brega music, and Bial welcomes singers Falcão and Pablo, and historian Paulo Cesar Araújo for a musical chat.
Episode 38
2018-05-23 • 43 min
Bial welcomes Juan Pablo Sorin and Caio Ribeiro for a chat about soccer. Singer Sol Alac, Sorin's wife, also participates in the program.
Episode 39
2018-05-24 • 60 min
Péricles and Jorge Aragão chatted about samba, pagode, and the rivalry between samba musicians in the Rio-São Paulo axis on Conversa com Bial. During the interview, the former Exaltasamba vocalist spoke about the decision to end the group's activities.
Episode 40
2018-05-25 • 60 min
On Friday, May 25th, National Adoption Day, the "Conversa com Bial" program hosted Milton Nascimento, Giovanna Ewbank, and Bruno Gagliasso for a chat about the topic. The mother of little Titi, 4 years old, shared details of the adoption process with the host.
Episode 41
2018-05-28 • 39 min
Pedro Bial hosts Ronaldo Lemos and Alê Youssef for a conversation about democracy and technology.
Episode 42
2018-05-29 • 60 min
Caíto Mainier, Daniel Furlan, Leandro Ramos, Raul Chequer, and Juliano Enrico, from Choque de Cultura, are the guests this Tuesday.
Episode 43
2018-05-30 • 43 min
Pedro Bial hosts Eduardo Giannetti and José Almino de Alencar for a debate on the economic, political, and social situation in Brazil.
Episode 44
2018-05-31 • 44 min
Just days before embarking for Russia, where he will cover his 12th World Cup, sports commentator Galvão Bueno participated in the "Conversa com Bial" program. The chat featured a special appearance by his friend and journalist Ingo Ostrovsky.
Episode 45
2018-06-01 • 44 min
Pedro Bial welcomes Odair José, who shares stories from his career, and filmmaker Monique Gardenberg, who is launching the film 'Paraíso Perdido'.
Episode 46
2018-06-04 • 60 min
Conversa com Bial was amazing! Pedro Bial welcomed the queen of carimbó chamegado, Dona Onete, and the tecnobrega muse, Gaby Amarantos. They entertained the audience with their music and charmed everyone with their stories.
Episode 47
2018-06-05 • 60 min
Bial welcomed singer and songwriter Erasmo Carlos, a self-confessed romantic, who celebrated his 77th birthday in style, reminiscing about good moments in his career and celebrating his new album, 'Amor é Isso' (Love is This), featuring 12 new songs.
Episode 48
2018-06-06 • 60 min
Given the current situation in Brazil, Pedro Bial hosted philosopher Marcos Nobre, sociologist Demétrio Magnoli, and student Ciro Oiticica on his show "Conversa com Bial" for a debate about the June 2013 protests, which are now five years old.
Episode 49
2018-06-07 • 44 min
Conversa com Bial welcomed Cao Hamburger, the name behind the hit series Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum and Pedro & Bianca. Recently, he was tasked with writing the season of Malhação - Viva a Diferença, which had the highest ratings in the last 20 years.
Episode 50
2018-06-08 • 44 min
Pedro Bial welcomes Xand Avião and Moisés Loureiro
Episode 51
2018-06-11 • 38 min
On the show "Conversa com Bial," Pedro Bial chatted with writer, editor, historian, and collector of paper, or rather, manuscripts, Pedro Corrêa do Lago. So rich and rare are his documents that some have even been exhibited in New York.
Episode 52
2018-06-12 • 60 min
Marcelo Yuka, 17 years after the assault that left him paraplegic: 'I hold no grudges' The musician participated in 'Conversa com Bial' this Tuesday alongside rapper Marcelo D2.
Episode 53
2018-06-13 • 43 min
On the show "Conversa," Pedro Bial hosted Conrado Hübner Mendes, a professor of Constitutional Law at USP (University of São Paulo), and Joaquim Falcão, founder of the FGV (Getúlio Vargas Foundation) Law School in Rio, for a debate about the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF).
Episode 54
2018-06-14 • 60 min
On the show "Conversa," Bial welcomed Mumuzinho and Marcelo Marrom. Fans of 90s Pagode music, the artists showed off their rhythm and also talked about their careers, plans, and inspirations.
Episode 55
2018-06-15 • 42 min
In another special edition about forró music, Conversa com Bial welcomes Mano Walter, the cowboy from Alagoas who found his calling in music and is now one of the most important names in the genre. Also confirmed to appear in the conversation is comedian Ed Gama.
Episode 56
2018-06-18 • 41 min
Digital technology was the topic of the "Conversa com Bial" program. The chat featured entrepreneurs who spoke about the world of startups in Brazil and around the world. Pedro Bial hosted Israeli entrepreneur Uri Levine, who gave a masterclass in entrepreneurship.
Episode 57
2018-06-19 • 60 min
Conversa com Bial welcomed the woman of the 1962 World Cup: Elza Soares! On the pitch at that time, Mané Garrincha made it a historic moment for his beloved. Alongside Pedro Bial, the singer reminisced about her relationship with the player and revealed that these and other memories, from her almost 81 years, will be included in a biography written by Zeca Camargo, also…
Episode 58
2018-06-20 • 60 min
The "Conversa com Bial" program hosted soccer stars Roberto Rivellino and Raí, along with journalist Marcelo Lins, for a chat about politics and soccer.
Episode 59
2018-06-21 • 44 min
On the show "Conversa com Bial," Pedro Bial interviewed the couple Deborah Secco and Hugo Moura. They chatted about acting, the telenovela "Segundo Sol," marriage, and their daughter Maria Flor.
Episode 60
2018-06-22 • 60 min
The "Conversa com Bial" program featured two young forró musicians: Jonas Esticado, considered one of the genre's heartthrobs, and Luan Estilizado, who participated in SuperStar. Amazan, Luan's father, also joined the conversation.
Episode 61
2018-06-25 • 40 min
On the show "Conversa com Bial," writer Valter Hugo Mãe, one of the most renowned names in contemporary literature, reflected on Brazilian influences in his works and the differences in the Portuguese language. Tatiana Salem Levy also participated in the conversation.
Episode 62
2018-06-26 • 41 min
Conversa com Bial delved into the world of singers who make a living performing at night. In a tribute to these professionals, the program featured Brazilian music star Elymar Santos, who spoke about the beginning of his career and reminisced about stories from that time. Singer Áurea Martins also joined the conversation with Pedro Bial, singing classic bar songs.
Episode 63
2018-06-27 • 40 min
Bial welcomed two veteran reporters: Marcelo Canellas from Rio Grande do Sul and Ricardo Kotscho from São Paulo. In their conversation with the host, they share their stories and talk about, for example, other colleagues at work.
Episode 64
2018-06-28 • 40 min
Singer, actor, composer, presenter, comedian, author, politician... the biography of Bial's guest is intertwined with the history of television in Brazil. Moacyr Franco reminisces about his life journey and also introduces the up-and-coming singer Paola Karime.
Episode 65
2018-06-29 • 40 min
The last Conversa com Bial episode in the series about the rhythm of the June festivals featured the female representatives of forró and also of the term that has even become a verb, as Pedro Bial said: the divas Joelma and Solange Almeida.
Episode 66
2018-07-02 • 38 min
'Conversation' promotes reflection on the preservation of biodiversity. The program's guests are the "friends of the jaguar," Mario Haberfeld, founder of Onçafari, and photographer Araquém Alcântara.
Episode 67
2018-07-03 • 41 min
Bial hosted plus-size model Fluvia Lacerda, who has graced the cover of Vogue, and the general director of Globo Condé Nast publishing house, Daniela Falcão, for a chat about fashion, beauty standards, consumption, and body acceptance.
Episode 68
2018-07-04 • 60 min
This Wednesday's episode of "Conversa" (Conversation), July 4th, featured two soccer stars who dreamed of playing in the World Cup, but whose careers were taken by other talents. Pedro Bial spoke with singer Diogo Nogueira and actor Marco Luque.
Episode 69
2018-07-05 • 40 min
The "Conversa com Bial" program featured Nathalia Timberg and Clara Sverner. Together they star in the play "Chopin ou o Tormento do Ideal" (Chopin or the Torment of the Ideal), directed by José Possi Neto. The show will soon arrive in Rio de Janeiro and tour other states in Brazil.
Episode 70
2018-07-06 • 60 min
Pedro Bial welcomes dancer Compadre Washington and Beto Jamaica to his show, Conversa com Bial, for a chat full of curious stories. Alongside them, another Bahian who also has talents in dance joins in this tribute to Bahia: actor Luís Miranda, Washington's neighbor in Barra do Jacuípe (BA), where they meet to "have a beer together".
Episode 71
2018-07-09 • 44 min
Bial welcomes João Barone and Vágner Camilo Alves for a conversation about Brazil's participation in World War II.
Episode 72
2018-07-10 • 60 min
The "Conversa com Bial" program showcased two stories where the transformative power of art overcame helplessness and grief: that of Adilson Dias, a former homeless man who became a theater director, and that of Carlos Eduardo Prazeres, who created a social project in the community where his father's murderer lived. Prazeres, founder and executive director of the Maré do Amanhã Orchestra, spoke about the importance of inclusion for residents of marginalized communities.
Episode 73
2018-07-11 • 60 min
Sandy and Fernanda Souza's conversation about the joys and challenges of starting their careers in childhood on Conversa com Bial.
Episode 74
2018-07-12 • 60 min
Conversa com Bial features three guests who rose to fame in the 1980s pop scene: singers and songwriters Leo Jaime and Leoni, and writer and screenwriter Marcelo Rubens Paiva.
Episode 75
2018-07-13 • 43 min
Conversa com Bial welcomes people who have gained fame and fortune, but who still cherish – and alleviate – their longing for their places of origin. The duo Rionegro & Solimões and the comedian Pedro Bismarck, performer of the character Nerso da Capitinga, are among the guests.
Episode 76
2018-07-16 • 44 min
The Conversa com Bial program hosted a debate about the life of Carolina de Jesus, featuring Vera Eunice de Jesus, Tom Farias, and Zezé Motta.
Episode 77
2018-07-17 • 50 min
Bial hosts guests for a conversation about palliative medicine, the concept of a good death, and autonomy regarding assisted suicide.
Episode 78
2018-07-18 • 50 min
The Conversa com Bial program hosted a debate on marijuana regulation with rapper MV Bill, neuroscientist Stevens Rehen, and Luiz Eduardo Soares, anthropologist and public safety expert.
Episode 79
2018-07-19 • 44 min
Considered one of the leading names in Brazilian country music, Gusttavo Lima reflected on his successful career. The singer recalled the beginning of his musical journey, spoke about his work as ambassador for the Barretos Rodeo Festival, commented on his passion for Goiás, and shared stories from his life before fame.
Episode 80
2018-07-20 • 50 min
Bial welcomes singer and songwriter Angela Ro Ro, who reminisces about moments in her life and career, as well as singing some of her greatest hits.
Episode 81
2018-07-23 • 38 min
The ‘Conversa com Bial’ program hosted a discussion about the life and work of Brazilian writer Hilda Hilst.
Episode 82
2018-07-24 • 50 min
Bial welcomes singers Aline Barros and Bruna Karla for a chat about music, career, faith, religion, hope, soccer, and politics.
Episode 83
2018-07-25 • 43 min
On the day that Italian researchers announced they had found evidence of liquid water on Mars, the 'Conversa com Bial' program hosted a debate about space explorations aimed at understanding if there is life on the red planet.
Episode 84
2018-07-26 • 44 min
Bial traveled to the US to chat with writer Camille Paglia. In the studio, actress, writer, and screenwriter Bruna Lombardi and writer and screenwriter Antonia Pellegrino commented on the interview, which covered topics such as feminism, Brazil, and politics.
Episode 85
2018-07-27 • 43 min
Conversa com Bial had a relaxed chat with Rincon Sapiência, one of the biggest names in music today. The rapper invited the Àttooxxá collective, from Bahia, who were a hit at the last Carnival, to join the conversation.
Episode 86
2018-07-30 • 39 min
Bial welcomes the chef couple Janaina and Jefferson Rueda, from 'Bar da Dona Onça' and 'Casa do Porco' in São Paulo, for a chat about gastronomy, food, conscious consumption, and sustainability.
Episode 87
2018-07-31 • 44 min
Bial hosts the couple Ana Thomaz and Fabio Marcoff for a debate about unschooling and homeschooling.
Episode 88
2018-08-01 • 44 min
The "Conversa com Bial" program paid tribute to the 10th anniversary of Dercy Gonçalves' death. The show featured Marcos Caruso, Homero Kossac – friends of the actress – and Decimar Gonçalves, the comedian's only daughter.
Episode 89
2018-08-02 • 50 min
Bial welcomes Poliana Abritta, Teté Ribeiro, and Mariana Kupfer for a conversation about assisted reproduction and the dream of motherhood.
Episode 90
2018-08-03 • 50 min
On the show "Conversa com Bial," Nanda Costa and Lan Lanh reminisced about the beginning of their relationship, their musical partnership, and their families' reactions when they came out as gay.
Episode 91
2018-08-06 • 44 min
Luiz Schwarcz, Marcos Pereira, and André Conti participated in 'Conversa com Bial' and discussed the crisis in the Brazilian book market.
Episode 92
2018-08-07 • 50 min
Bial welcomed singer Fafá de Belém, who reminisced about moments in her career, shared anecdotes, and revealed her upcoming projects.
Episode 93
2018-08-08 • 44 min
Heloísa Périssé didn't have a crisis when she turned 50. Quite the opposite! Upon reaching five decades of life, the actress decided to create a monologue – which ended up becoming a show – where she shares the stage with Maria Clara Gueiros.
Episode 94
2018-08-09 • 44 min
Bial welcomes Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa for a conversation about Formula 1, sports, motorsports, and family. Actor Rafael Cardoso, who is a kart racer, also participates in the chat.
Episode 95
2018-08-10 • 50 min
Episode 96
2018-08-13 • 40 min
A year ago, Brazil lost the nobility of Luiz Melodia. The "Conversa com Bial" program paid tribute to the singer who renewed MPB (Brazilian Popular Music) in the 1970s by mixing the samba of the São Carlos favela in Rio de Janeiro with soul and blues.
Episode 97
2018-08-14 • 36 min
Conversa com Bial welcomed Thaynara OG and Marco Tulio, aka Authentic Games, two digital influencers who started their careers online as a hobby and became successful professionals, making money, creating jobs, and setting trends.
Episode 98
2018-08-15 • 40 min
Pedro Bial interviewed Newton Ishii, better known as the 'Japanese Federal Agent,' about his role in Operation Lava Jato and his personal life. Luís Humberto Carrijo, author of Newton's biography, also participated in the conversation.
Episode 99
2018-08-16 • 41 min
Pedro Bial traveled to New York to chat with writer Andrew Solomon, author of the bestseller "The Noonday Demon." The book was responsible for bringing depression "out of the closet," causing the illness to lose much of its stigma in society.
Episode 100
2018-08-17 • 50 min
Rarely appearing on TV, Tribalistas explain their creative process, sing hits, and reminisce about their first composition on 'Conversa com Bial'.
Episode 101
2018-08-20 • 35 min
Young people Ágatha, Cauã, Pietra, and Beca are regulars at the social project "No Palco da Vida" (On the Stage of Life), one of the many NGOs supported by Criança Esperança (Hope for Children). The dreams, ambitions, and reality of these four specialists, who are rarely heard, reveal a Brazil full of hope for a better future.
Episode 102
2018-08-21 • 40 min
Professional gamers and esports players FalleN and Rafifa talk to Pedro Bial about the sport, commenting on criticism, stereotypes, and prejudices.
Episode 103
2018-08-22 • 40 min
After a nine-year ban, comedians were allowed to make jokes about candidates during elections. Marcius Melhem and other comedians reveal tactics for making bawdy jokes about politicians.
Episode 104
2018-08-23 • 50 min
Journalist Bruno Paes Manso, sociologist Camila Nunes Dias, and retired São Paulo Military Police Colonel José Vicente da Silva Filho held a debate about who is responsible for the drop in homicide rates in São Paulo.
Episode 105
2018-08-24 • 50 min
Episode 106
2018-08-27 • 41 min
Former Finance Minister Pedro Malan from the Fernando Henrique Cardoso administration and economist Marcos Lisboa analyze the Brazilian economic landscape and discuss expectations for the elections.
Episode 107
2018-08-28 • 35 min
Launching the film "O Candidato Honesto 2" (The Honest Candidate 2), Leandro Hassum participated, alongside director Roberto Santucci, in the Conversa com Bial program this Tuesday, August 28th. The film will arrive in cinemas throughout the country on the 30th and will be distributed in more than 600 movie theaters.
Episode 108
2018-08-29 • 40 min
The program brought together two big names in Brazilian pagode music, Raça Negra and Dilsinho. The artists performed a duet of one of the band's classics, a song that for decades has been able to unite rock fans, forró fans, and pagode fans: "Cheia de Manias".
Episode 109
2018-08-30 • 41 min
Considered the Walt Disney of the counterculture, Robert Crumb spread the concept of making comics as art, not as a business, around the world. Recognized as one of the founders of the American underground comics movement, he has a vast body of work published in partnership with his wife, Aline Kominsky.
Episode 110
2018-08-31 • 50 min
Episode 111
2018-09-03 • 40 min
Sônia Bridi, Luis Fernando Silva Pinto, and Ernesto Paglia recounted experiences from their work as international correspondents for TV Globo. Sônia spoke about the difficulty of dealing with the censorship imposed by the Chinese government.
Episode 112
2018-09-04 • 36 min
Joyce Pascowitch and Camila Coutinho analyze the challenges of communication in the digital age. Joyce left her job as a social columnist for a major newspaper to invest in a website in the early 2000s and became a reference in the market. Camila began her work on the internet posting content about celebrities and fashion on a blog until it became a brand.
Episode 113
2018-09-05 • 39 min
The program attempts to explain the consequences of the National Museum fire and how responsibility for the tragedy is divided. Guests include the museum's director, Alexander Kellner, researcher Paulo Buckup, a professor at UFRJ, as well as journalist Pedro Doria and neuroscientist Stevens Rehen.
Episode 114
2018-09-06 • 50 min
The program promotes a discussion about the relationship between teenagers and technology with pediatrician Daniel Becker, journalist Brenda Fucuta, filmmaker Aly Muritiba, and presenter and digital influencer Maisa Silva.
Episode 115
2018-09-07 • 50 min
Presented by Pedro Bial, this Friday's episode of Conversa com Bial features journalist, presenter, actress, and singer Marília Gabriela. She talks about her personal life, her career, and the play 'Casa de Boneca' in which she plays the character Dora. At the end, she sings 'Fotografia' by Tom Jobim.
Episode 116
2018-09-10 • 40 min
On Monday's show, Pedro Bial spoke with photographers JR Duran and Bob Wolfenson. They reminisced about memorable projects and admitted to being rivals in the profession. Check it out!
Episode 117
2018-09-11 • 38 min
Bial, Clóvis Rossi, and Antonio Britto reminisce about Tancredo Neves' election and the festive atmosphere of the "New Brazil." They discuss "the right politician for the current moment." The journalists also answer whether they fear a setback in the Brazilian democratic process.
Episode 118
2018-09-12 • 41 min
Presented by Pedro Bial, Conversa com Bial welcomes Harmonia do Samba and Vampeta.
Episode 119
2018-09-13 • 43 min
A tribute to Arlindo Cruz with samba, life partners, memories and joy.
Episode 120
2018-09-14 • 41 min
Ed Motta talks about his vinyl record collection and releases a new album.
Episode 121
2018-09-17 • 41 min
Poet Bráulio Bessa achieved a kind of miracle in the Brazilian publishing market within his genre. With the release of his first book, "Poesia que Transforma" (Poetry that Transforms), the writer placed the work on the country's bestseller list. Alongside filmmaker Halder Gomes, the Ceará native participated in the "Conversa com Bial" program this Monday.
Episode 122
2018-09-18 • 39 min
Kidnapped after witnessing a crime that shocked the country, Yvonne Bezerra de Mello faced death head-on. Instead of giving up on her social projects, the educator created a school with a pedagogy focused on children and young people at risk. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Uerê Project has already received more than 4,000 students at its headquarters in the Complexo da Maré, one of the most violent areas…
Episode 123
2018-09-19 • 41 min
Brazilian singers Ludmilla and Rafael Portugal, both from Rio de Janeiro, reminisce about the struggles of growing up in the suburbs and their rise to fame – and a better life – thanks to the power of the internet. The singer saw her songs receive millions of views, while the comedian gained thousands of followers on his social media profiles.
Episode 124
2018-09-20 • 40 min
Chay Suede celebrates his success as Ícaro in the telenovela 'Segundo Sol' and has a chat with Bial about his career. The actor states that he is single, talks about harassment on the streets and says that he likes to explore a certain androgyny.
Episode 125
2018-09-21 • 50 min
Pedro Bial invites the Galvão Sisters for a relaxed chat about their history and also about Alzheimer's, which has affected Marilene for some time. Funny and engaging, Meire and Marilene perform shows despite the latter's difficulty remembering all the lyrics to the songs.
Episode 126
2018-09-24 • 31 min
Pedro Bial welcomes Nicette Bruno, Charles Möeller, and Claudio Botelho for a chat about musical theater. Nicette Bruno also talks about her marriage to Paulo Goulart and says that her most memorable character was Dona Benta, from 'Sítio do Pica-pau Amarelo' (Yellow Woodpecker Farm).
Episode 127
2018-09-25 • 41 min
Chosen to star in a musical about the life of Dona Ivone Lara, Fabiana Cozza resigned from the role after her casting was challenged by influential voices in the Black movement, in the name of combating racism: 'I went to sleep Black, I woke up white'.
Episode 128
2018-09-26 • 36 min
Pedro Bial talks with Kéfera Buchmann and Mariana Xavier about the world of digital influencers and the dictatorship of beauty imposed on public figures.
Episode 129
2018-09-27 • 37 min
Author Leonard Mlodinow, author of the bestseller "The Drunkard's Walk," participated in the "Conversa com Bial" program this Thursday, September 27th. A physicist by training and a science communicator by vocation, the American explained what elastic thinking is – the theme of his new book "Elastic – How Flexible Thinking Can Change Our Lives."
Episode 130
2018-09-28 • 41 min
Created to last only four months, the Dancing' Days nightclub entered the collective imagination of Rio de Janeiro, marked a generation of Cariocas (Rio de Janeiro residents), and even became the inspiration for a telenovela of the same name on TV Globo. More than four decades later, the famous disco's story is told in a musical.
Episode 131
2018-10-01 • 40 min
Rappers Dexter, Baco Exu do Blues, and Black Alien share their experiences of overcoming and falling out of depression: 'The cure is to live'
Episode 132
2018-10-02 • 40 min
Pedro Bial talks with sociologist Dominique Wolton about the current moment and the biggest challenges facing the Catholic Church. The journalist also chats with journalist Gerson Camarotti, who cultivates sources within the church, as well as in places where backroom deals and betrayals abound: the National Congress.
Episode 133
2018-10-03 • 39 min
On the 30th anniversary of the premiere of 'TV Pirata', Diogo Vilela complains: 'Humor has lost its spontaneity'. Besides the actor, Claudia Raia and Ney Latorraca also commented on the success of the comedy show.
Episode 134
2018-10-04 • 41 min
Fernanda Torres, Cora Rónai, and Cássio Loredano also participated in a discussion about the work of the cartoonist Millôr Fernandes.
Episode 135
2018-10-05 • 42 min
Sérgio Britto explains the longevity of Titãs: 'The best idea always prevailed'. On 'Conversa com Bial', the rock band shows why it's still successful.
Episode 136
2018-10-08 • 42 min
Adriana Calcanhotto sings her hits and talks about the process of setting poems to music on this Monday's program. Throughout her 28-year career, the singer from Rio Grande do Sul has transformed dozens of poems by famous poets such as Ferreira Gullar, Antonio Cicero, and Waly Salomão into songs.
Episode 137
2018-10-09 • 50 min
Pedro Bial interviews Andor Stern, a Brazilian survivor of several concentration camps, including Auschwitz. The conversation included historian and biographer Davi Pierin, and mini-documentaries with other survivors, such as Nanette Blitz Konig and Tom Venatianer – who was also in the audience.
Episode 138
2018-10-10 • 50 min
One of the biggest names in the current generation of Brazilian humor, Marcelo Adnet gave a truly outstanding performance in the "Candidates' Tutorials" series for the newspaper "O Globo". A guest on Conversa com Bial this Wednesday, October 10th, the actor was surprised to receive a standing ovation from the audience present in the program's studio.
Episode 139
2018-10-11 • 41 min
Legendary journalist Gay Talese says he too has been a victim of fake news. The American journalist discussed the theme of his upcoming book on the show 'Conversa com Bial'.
Episode 140
2018-10-12 • 42 min
Daniel reveals a project he stopped doing with his former partner João Paulo. The country singer was on 'Conversa com Bial' this Friday, October 12th.
Episode 141
2018-10-15 • 42 min
The samba musician, encyclopedist, novelist, poet, and essayist Nei Lopes discussed part of his work from his 46-year career. Other guests on the program, journalist Hugo Sukman and historian Luiz Antônio Simas, advocate for a place in the Brazilian Academy of Letters for the writer!
Episode 142
2018-10-16 • 41 min
Maria Camargo, Amora Mautner, and Hermila Guedes discuss the series 'Assédio' (Harassment), inspired by the case of Roger Abdelmassih, convicted of sexual abuse. Pedro Bial also talks with two of the doctor's victims, Ivani Serebenic and Helena Leardini.
Episode 143
2018-10-17 • 39 min
Together for almost eight years, Luana Piovani and Pedro Scooby had a "relationship discussion" on the Conversa com Bial show. Parents of three children, they talked about how they manage the demanding routine of married life and reminisced about the beginning of their relationship.
Episode 144
2018-10-18 • 39 min
Architectural designer, visual artist, and painter Ai Weiwei, who was imprisoned and banned from leaving China for four years, recalled that, as a child, he helped his father burn several books out of fear of the local government during the Cultural Revolution. The artist is inaugurating, in São Paulo, the largest exhibition ever held on his work, curated by Marcello Dantas.
Episode 145
2018-10-19 • 50 min
Pedro Bial interviewed singer-songwriter Ritchie and his daughter, Lynn Court. Learn the story behind 'Menina Veneno' (Poison Girl).
Episode 146
2018-10-22 • 38 min
Arthur Nestrovski explains the restoration process of Villa-Lobos' musical scores and discusses the work of the Brazilian musician on 'Conversa com Bial'.
Episode 147
2018-10-23 • 39 min
Luiz Bolognesi, director of the documentary "Ex-Pajé," discussed the cultural drama experienced by the Paiter Suruí tribe during the "Conversa com Bial" program this Tuesday, October 23rd, alongside anthropologist Aparecida Vilaça – author of the book "Paletó e Eu." The film and the book address the same theme: the exposure of indigenous people from various Brazilian villages to the actions of Christian missionaries.
Episode 148
2018-10-24 • 39 min
Ingrid Guimarães talks about the series "Viver do Riso" (Living from Laughter), a project featuring emblematic representatives of humor from various generations, which premieres on Saturday night, October 27th, on the Viva channel. In addition to the actress, Pedro Bial talks with Berta Loran, one of Ingrid's female role models in the art of making people laugh.
Episode 149
2018-10-25 • 41 min
On Conversa com Bial this Thursday, October 25th, journalist Ana Michelle Soares and geneticist Lygia da Veiga Pereira discussed, on the show's stage, Pedro Bial's interview with Indian scientist Siddhartha Mukherjee - author of the bestseller "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies".
Episode 150
2018-10-26 • 42 min
Pedro Bial talks with composer and multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal and, as a bonus, even got a song written on the hotel pamphlet where he was staying.
Episode 151
2018-10-29 • 41 min
Having worked in television for over 40 years, Francisco José has been present on all five continents, dived in the seven seas of the world, and has accumulated more than two thousand reports. In this Monday's 'Conversa', the journalist recalled the day he surrendered himself as a hostage to bank robbers in Recife to save a woman who was two months pregnant.
Episode 152
2018-10-30 • 41 min
Paulo Rogério Nunes, Edu Lyra, and Thamyra Thâmara were the guests on the program. They spoke about the creative economy and innovation through their projects in the peripheries.
Episode 153
2018-10-31 • 36 min
Pedro Bial welcomes actor Fábio Assunção, who reminisces about his role as Colonel Ramiro in "Onde Nascem os Fortes" and discusses his future directing career plans. Actress Mel Lisboa is also a guest on the show and recalls her performance in "Presença de Anita." The actors are currently starring in the play "Dogville," an adaptation of the film of the same name by Lars von Trier.
Episode 154
2018-11-01 • 42 min
The "Conversa com Bial" program featured two important figures in the history of Brazilian sports: former tennis player Gustavo Kuerten and surfer Gabriel Medina. The pair discussed their respective careers, the titles they won, and the importance of encouraging sports among new generations.
Episode 155
2018-11-02 • 50 min
At 84 years old, musician João Donato was the guest on Conversa com Bial this Friday. The pianist started playing at age 5, and his relationship with music only grew stronger over time. Charles Gavin, musician, presenter, and former member of the band Titãs, also graced the program, participating in the conversation.
Episode 156
2018-11-05 • 41 min
Conversa com Bial this Monday, November 5th, featured four artists who gained fans and followers worldwide through homemade music videos: Liniker, Jaloo, and the musical duo CTRL+N - formed by Nigel Anderson and Haroldo França.
Episode 157
2018-11-06 • 40 min
The "Conversa com Bial" program discussed the crisis in Venezuela. Venezuelan journalist Paula Ramón recounts what life is like for her mother, who still resides in her country of origin. Also on the program is journalist Fernando Gabeira, who analyzes the political situation in Venezuela and Brazil's role in receiving immigrants from the neighboring country.
Episode 158
2018-11-07 • 41 min
Together, Tony Ramos and Lilia Cabral have more than 70 soap operas in their resumes. Cast to play the villains in "O Sétimo Guardião" (The Seventh Guardian), the actors give spoilers about the new primetime soap opera, reminisce about memorable TV roles, and comment on the future of Brazilian television drama on "Conversa com Bial" this Wednesday.
Episode 159
2018-11-08 • 41 min
With 53 days to go before the start of the new government, Pedro Bial talks to Monica de Bolle, a renowned economist, and Samuel Pessôa, a researcher at the Getúlio Vargas Foundation, to understand the reasons for the Brazilian crisis and how Jair Bolsonaro and his team might solve the problem.
Episode 160
2018-11-09 • 43 min
Retired from the catwalk and considered the most famous model of all time, Gisele Bündchen - 38 years old, married and mother of two - is launching her biography: "Lessons - My Path to a More Meaningful Life".
Episode 161
2018-11-12 • 40 min
One of the founders of Cinema Novo, Cacá Diegues has around 18 feature films to his credit. The director of "Xica da Silva" (1976), "Bye Bye Brasil" (1980) and "Orfeu" (1999) states that the national film industry has never been so productive and cites the more than 180 Brazilian titles released in 2018.
Episode 162
2018-11-13 • 41 min
Frederico Pernambucano de Mello, a leading authority on Brazilian banditry, revealed the identity of Lampião's killer during the Conversa com Bial program this Tuesday, November 13th. Check it out!
Episode 163
2018-11-14 • 41 min
A record holder for recorded albums, standing at 1.90m, brimming with talent and Brazilian spirit, it's no wonder everyone calls him by the augmentative: he's a truly great singer! On Conversa com Bial this Wednesday, November 14th, Sérgio Reis spoke with Pedro Bial about music and discussed his biography.
Episode 164
2018-11-15 • 39 min
The world of pornography with guests Mayanna Rodrigues, Clarice Falcão, and Francisco Daudt.
Episode 165
2018-11-16 • 44 min
One of Brazil's most famous voices opens up about her personal life in a book and a song. On Conversa com Bial this Friday, November 16th, Paula Fernandes launches her book 'Pássaro de Fogo' (Firebird), her biography, and the song 'Me queimo sem você' (I Burn Without You), which will have its first performance on the show. In the presence of her mother, Dulce Souza, and the writer Sibelle Pedral, responsible for putting her story on paper.
Episode 166
2018-11-19 • 41 min
On Monday, November 19th, Conversa com Bial welcomed gerontologist Dr. Alexandre Kalache and judge and writer Andréa Pachá to discuss the silent revolution of longevity. Andréa, author of the book "Velhos São Os Outros" (Old Age is for Others), stated that the launch of erectile dysfunction medication has had a huge impact on the relationships of people who have been married for over 40 years.
Episode 167
2018-11-20 • 40 min
On Black Awareness Day, the Conversa com Bial program on Tuesday, November 20th, remembered the life of Nelson Mandela – who would have turned 100 in 2018 if he were alive. A lawyer, rebel leader, president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, and winner of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize, he was imprisoned for 27 years due to racial segregation in his country.
Episode 168
2018-11-21 • 42 min
Launching her second album, Pabllo Vittar had a super fun chat on 'Conversa com Bial'.
Episode 169
2018-11-22 • 34 min
Presented by Pedro Bial, this Thursday's episode of Conversa com Bial features philosopher Luiz Felipe Pondé and comedian Carioca.
Episode 170
2018-11-23 • 40 min
During the "Conversa com Bial" program this Friday, November 23rd, Tony Tornado, 88 years old, recalled important moments in his career, such as winning first place in the national stage of the International Song Festival in 1970.
Episode 171
2018-11-26 • 39 min
The discussion on Conversa com Bial this Monday, November 26th, was about the "School Without Political Parties" bill – a complex and controversial topic that evokes passionate reactions of both love and hate. The bill, currently being debated in the Chamber of Deputies, aims to prevent teachers from expressing ideological and political viewpoints in the classroom.
Episode 172
2018-11-27 • 41 min
Sérgio Rubinato and Carlinhos Vergueiro talk about their relationship with Adoniran Barbosa. Both are considered the sons Adoniran Barbosa never had. The documentary 'My Name is João Rubinato' will tell the life story of Adoniran Barbosa. Pedro Serrano directed the documentary and also released the short film 'May I Tell Your Story?', about Adoniran Barbosa, in 2017.
Episode 173
2018-11-28 • 41 min
This Wednesday's episode of Conversa com Bial, November 28th, is extra special. The program welcomes Jô Soares, "the most beloved fat man in Brazil," in the words of Pedro Bial himself. The guest will be launching the second volume of his "Unauthorized Autobiography."
Episode 174
2018-11-29 • 41 min
Prince of Pagode, Reinaldo participated in Conversa com Bial this Thursday, November 29th. Alongside Salgadinho, the singer recalled the beginning of his career, the samba boom in the 90s, the prejudice of part of the industry against successful groups like Katinguelê, and spoke about his battle against lung cancer.
Episode 175
2018-11-30 • 44 min
Episode 176
2018-12-03 • 41 min
Once labeled a cursed figure, Jards Macalé is now recognized as a blessing to Brazilian music. On the show "Conversa com Bial," the author of a constantly evolving, powerful, and provocative body of work shared stories from his career, recalled his clashes with the music industry, and discussed the health problem that gave him a scare in early 2018.
Episode 177
2018-12-04 • 42 min
The first of the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." This Tuesday's "Conversa com Bial" program featured sociologist Demétrio Magnoli, activist Maha Mamo, and Robson Rodrigues, a retired colonel of the Rio de Janeiro Military Police, to recap the reason, origin, and importance of the declaration…
Episode 178
2018-12-05 • 39 min
Cauã Reymond is multifaceted. Few people know that in his teens the actor practiced Jiu-Jitsu and Judo and dreamed of becoming an athlete. Destiny led him to international catwalks and later, soap operas and miniseries. Conversa com Bial this Wednesday, December 5th, featured the actor and Rodrigo Minotauro, former athlete and current UFC ambassador.
Episode 179
2018-12-06 • 50 min
Approaching his 60th birthday, Zeca Pagodinho appeared on Conversa com Bial where he spoke about his aversion to fame, reminisced about the beginning of his career, and shared curious stories from his life. For example, the chaos on his wedding day with Mônica Silva, his partner of 35 years.
Episode 180
2018-12-07 • 50 min
On Friday, December 7th, the "Conversa com Bial" program gathered testimonies from women who sought spiritual treatment but felt sexually abused by the medium at Casa Dom Inácio de Loyola. The fear of possible "spiritual retaliation" contributed to most of the women remaining silent.
Episode 181
2018-12-10 • 41 min
Eduardo Dussek reminisced about stories and sang hits from his 40-year career on Conversa com Bial this Monday, December 10th. The actor, singer, composer, and pianist spoke, for example, about the "epidemic" of cocaine use in the artistic community during the 1980s and recounted what led him to stop using the drug.
Episode 182
2018-12-11 • 41 min
Pedro Bial talks with singers Wesley Safadão and Gabriel Diniz. Safadão recounts how he succeeded in life with the help of his mother, creator of the group Garota Safada, where Wesley started out dancing. From dancing, he transitioned to vocals and became a sensation throughout Brazil.
Episode 183
2018-12-12 • 34 min
The future head of the Institutional Security Office, General Augusto Heleno, comments on the transition process of the Jair Bolsonaro government, discusses gun ownership, human rights, and criticizes the current Brazilian prison system.
Episode 184
2018-12-13 • 42 min
On the 50th anniversary of AI-5, Pedro Bial interviewed three people whose lives were affected by the act. The only living person to have signed AI-5, former minister Delfim Netto, participated in a recorded interview. In the studio, journalist Zuenir Ventura and political scientist César Benjamin spoke about their experiences since the act came into effect, granting exceptional powers to the military.
Episode 185
2018-12-14 • 50 min
Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, and Tom Zé reunite with Bial to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the album 'Tropicália'. On the 'Conversa com Bial' stage, the singers reminisced about the defining moments they experienced during the Tropicalia movement and sang the greatest hits of that era.