Conversa com Bial - Season 4

1. Glória Maria

Aired: 5/18/2020

In the premiere episode, Bial chats with his friend and journalist Glória Maria, who talks about her iconic trip to Jamaica. The journalist also discusses racism and how she discovered a brain tumor.

2. Paulo Gustavo

Aired: 5/19/2020

Pedro Bial talks with actor and comedian Paulo Gustavo, who discusses fatherhood, family, and future projects.

3. Anitta

Aired: 5/20/2020

Anitta talks about her international career and how she has used the pandemic to study and reinvent herself.

4. Lima Duarte

Aired: 5/21/2020

Pedro Bial talks with actor Lima Duarte. The two discuss the current political landscape and also the actor's most iconic characters.

5. Xuxa Meneghel

Aired: 5/22/2020

Pedro Bial interviews Maria da Graça Xuxa Meneghel this Friday (22).

6. Daniel Filho

Aired: 5/25/2020

Pedro Bial talks with director Daniel Filho.

7. William Bonner

Aired: 5/26/2020

William Bonner, editor-in-chief and presenter of the country's most-watched news program, is the guest on this Tuesday's show.

8. Gérson Canhotinha

Aired: 5/27/2020

Pedro Bial pays tribute to the Brazilian national football team and talks with Gérson Canhotinha.

9. David Quammen e Stevens Rehen

Aired: 5/28/2020

Pedro Bial talks with scientists David Quammen, a writer who eight years ago published a book predicting the pandemic, and Stevens Rehen, scientific consultant for 'Conversa com Bial'.

10. Iza

Aired: 5/29/2020

Singer Iza is the guest this Friday (29).

11. Augusto Aras

Aired: 6/1/2020

Pedro Bial talks with the Attorney General of the Republic, Augusto Aras, who is "the most powerful man in the country today." This is because decisions that will shape the near future of Brazilian politics are on his desk.

12. Bruno & Marrone

Aired: 6/2/2020

Pedro Bial chats with the duo Bruno & Marrone. The singers are a hit on social media with their country music live streams, bringing together millions of fans during quarantine.

13. Michelle Sampaio e Clara Aguillar

Aired: 6/3/2020

Pedro Bial talks with sexologist Michelle Sampaio and former Big Brother Brazil contestant Clara Aguillar about the emotional and behavioral effects of social isolation on people's sex lives.

14. Eliane Dias, lawyer Silvio Almeida e David Wilson

Aired: 6/4/2020

Businesswoman Eliane Dias, lawyer Silvio Almeida, and American filmmaker David Wilson discuss the consequences of the racial system between Brazil and the United States and share their expectations regarding the strong mobilizations that are taking place after the death of American George Floyd.

15. Priscilla Alcantara e Whinderson Nunes

Aired: 6/5/2020

Pedro Bial talks with Priscilla Alcantara and Whinderson Nunes.

16. Milena Kokama e Marivelton Baré

Aired: 6/8/2020

Pedro Bial talks with indigenous leaders Milena Kokama and Marivelton Baré about the situation in their villages during the Covid-19 pandemic.

17. Mumuzinho

Aired: 6/9/2020

The first Brazilian artist to perform a show from his balcony during quarantine, Mumuzinho soon contracted the virus, was hospitalized, but has since recovered. That's what we'll be talking about.

18. Ricardo Darín

Aired: 6/10/2020

A conversation with actor Ricardo Darín, the face of Argentine cinema in Brazil.

19. Ary Fontoura

Aired: 6/11/2020

Ary Fontoura is the guest this Thursday.

20. Ludmilla, Brunna Gonçalves, Ágatha Moreira, Rodrigo Simas, Aline Weber e Pigma Amary

Aired: 6/12/2020

Special Valentine's Day program. Bial talks with singer Ludmilla and dancer Brunna Gonçalves, actors Ágatha Moreira and Rodrigo Simas, as well as model Aline Weber and her fiancé Pigma Amary, a nursing technician of indigenous origin from Alto Xingu.

21. Tirulipa e Wesley Safadão

Aired: 6/15/2020

Pedro Bial talks with Tirulipa and Wesley Safadão on a humorous program.

22. Zico e Paulinho da Viola

Aired: 6/16/2020

The program celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Maracanã stadium by bringing together Zico, Flamengo's all-time leading scorer, and Paulinho da Viola, a renowned Vasco da Gama supporter, to relive the best moments of this temple of football.

23. Padre Julio Lancellotti e Adriano Casado

Aired: 6/17/2020

Pedro Bial discusses the plight of homeless people and the 53% increase in their numbers in the city of São Paulo over the last four years, addressing their needs during and outside of the pandemic. With Father Julio Lancellotti and Adriano Casado.

24. Clóvis Arns e Mauro Schechter

Aired: 6/18/2020

The program discusses the virtual and physical attacks that infectious disease doctors working on the front lines of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic are facing.

25. Alceu Valença

Aired: 6/19/2020

Pedro Bial talks with Alceu Valença about his career, hit songs, and the album Valencianas 2, recorded with the Ouro Preto Orchestra.

26. Paulo Vieira

Aired: 6/22/2020

Paulo Vieira comments on his family, the party where he met designers Dolce & Gabbana, and actress Letícia Spiller imitates him on social media.

27. Luiza Brunet

Aired: 6/23/2020

Women's rights activist Luiza Brunet talks with Pedro Bial about the rise in domestic violence cases during the pandemic.

28. Criolo e Milton Nascimento

Aired: 6/24/2020

Pedro Bial talks with Criolo and Milton Nascimento.

29. Armínio Fraga e Laura Carvalho

Aired: 6/25/2020

Pedro Bial discusses with Armínio Fraga and Laura Carvalho the historical causes of our inequalities – made even more glaring by the pandemic –, the effects of income concentration, possible solutions, and the role of the state in this recovery.

30. Michel Teló e Dorgival Dantas

Aired: 6/26/2020

In the spirit of São João festivities, Pedro Bial talks with musicians Michel Teló and Dorgival Dantas.

31. Fernanda Torres e Ricardo Araújo Pereira

Aired: 6/29/2020

Pedro Bial talks with actress Fernanda Torres and Portuguese comedian Ricardo Araújo Pereira about quarantine and the differences between the two countries in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

32. Bebel Gilberto e Mart'nália

Aired: 6/30/2020

Bial talks with Bebel Gilberto and Mart'nália.

33. Zeca Pagodinho e Eliza

Aired: 7/1/2020

Bial talks with Zeca Pagodinho and his daughter Eliza.

34. Ruy Castro

Aired: 7/2/2020

In the aftermath of the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918, Rio de Janeiro experienced a decade of euphoria and modernity, portrayed in the book "Metrópole à beira-mar" (Metropolis by the Sea). We spoke with Ruy Castro, the author, about that magical time and what to expect from the new 2020s.

35. Marcelo Adnet e Fernando Caruso

Aired: 7/3/2020

A fun conversation with the two "Bolsonaros" of Globo's comedy scene, Marcelo Adnet and Fernando Caruso, both impersonators of the president, to talk about humor during the pandemic.

36. Sophie Charlotte e Daniel Oliveira

Aired: 7/6/2020

Pedro Bial talks with Sophie Charlotte about the process of building her future characters and also chats with the actress's husband, Daniel Oliveira.

37. Babu Santana e Gabigol

Aired: 7/7/2020

A conversation about a relationship that began as one of fan and idol and transformed into a friendship and partnership between actor Babu Santana and soccer player Gabigol.

38. Rodolfo Abrantes e Digão

Aired: 7/8/2020

Singer Rodolfo Abrantes talks about his career, the release of his new single, and the recent reconciliation with Digão, his former bandmate in Raimundos.

39. John Legend

Aired: 7/9/2020

A conversation with John Legend about music, the cultural industry, and activism with one of the biggest stars of African-American music.

40. Bruno Mazzeo e Antonio Prata

Aired: 7/10/2020

A conversation with Bruno Mazzeo and Antonio Prata, two talented individuals who are producing series with quarantine as their theme.

41. Tiago Iorc

Aired: 7/13/2020

Tiago Iorc explains his break from music and social media during a sabbatical year and also comments on the disagreement with the manager of the duo Anavitória.

42. Betty Faria

Aired: 7/14/2020

Bial talks with actress Betty Faria.

43. Dora Incontri e Marcel Souto Maior

Aired: 7/15/2020

The program will present the discovery of nearly 3,000 previously unpublished letters by Allan Kardec, kept for years in France and Brazil. In addition, it will discuss Kardec's life and debate why Spiritism has become so strong in Brazil, with Dora Incontri and Marcel Souto Maior.

44. Daniela Ferreira e Julio Croda

Aired: 7/16/2020

The program will explain what "herd immunity" is and its practical applications and consequences in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring doctors Daniela Ferreira and Julio Croda.

45. Teresa Cristina e Dé Palmeira

Aired: 7/17/2020

Bial talks with singer Teresa Cristina, who hosts a daily live stream on her social media profile, where she reflects on current issues and music.

46. Antônio Delfim Netto

Aired: 7/20/2020

Politician, university professor, and economist trained at USP (University of São Paulo), Antônio Delfim Netto was Minister of Finance, Planning, and Agriculture during the dictatorship. On Monday's program, he talks with Pedro Bial about his 70 years in public life, as well as commenting on the 2018 elections, the work of Minister Paulo Guedes, and the Bolsonaro government.

47. Ana Beatriz Nogueira e Zélia Duncan

Aired: 7/21/2020

Regarding the Teatro Petra Gold project, which will charge for online access to live theatrical performances, Bial discusses the situation of the performing arts during the pandemic with Ana Beatriz Nogueira and Zélia Duncan.

48. João Bosco

Aired: 7/22/2020

Pedro Bial talks with musician João Bosco, partner and friend of Aldir Blanc, one of the more than 80,000 people who died from the coronavirus in Brazil. In the program, Bosco reveals previously unseen videos and notes from Aldir.

49. Negra Li e Rodrigo Oliveira

Aired: 7/23/2020

Bial talks with Negra Li and Rodrigo (Mocotó) Oliveira. Born and raised in the outskirts of São Paulo, they are successful and export their culture of origin to the rest of the world – he through gastronomy, she through music.

50. Carlos Alberto de Nóbrega

Aired: 7/24/2020

51. Nora Rónai e Laura e Cora Rónai

Aired: 7/27/2020

Pedro Bial welcomes Nora Rónai and her daughters, Laura and Cora, for a conversation filled with memories of the family and the active life of the matriarch, who is now 96 years old.

52. Dani Calabresa e Fábio Rabin

Aired: 7/28/2020

Pedro Bial talks with Dani Calabresa and Fábio Rabin. The two are part of the generation that revolutionized Brazilian humor through stand-up comedy.

53. Wanessa Camargo e Melanie C

Aired: 7/29/2020

Pedro Bial arranges an unusual meeting between singer Wanessa and former Spice Girl Melanie C.

54. Roberta Rodrigues e Camilla de Lucas

Aired: 7/30/2020

Known for creating realistic characters that generate immediate identification, Roberta Rodrigues and Camilla de Lucas spoke about identity, the internet, and everyday life in a fun conversation with Pedro Bial.

55. Lucélia Santos

Aired: 7/31/2020

Lucélia Santos, the star of "Escrava Isaura," "Sinhá Moça," and other soap operas, revisits her career in television and film.

56. Maria Paula Fidalgo

Aired: 8/3/2020

She was the muse and female soul of "Casseta & Planeta," but, in addition to being an actress, comedian, and presenter, she is also a writer and activist. After years away from the spotlight, Maria Paula Fidalgo wants to reveal a lesser-known side of her personality to Brazil. The guest on this Monday's 'Conversa' works on issues dedicated to environmental preservation and maternal rights.

57. Renata Gaspar e Rafael Infante

Aired: 8/4/2020

Comedians Renata Gaspar and Rafael Infante talk about their creative process. The two are among the comedians who are taking advantage of quarantine and the power of social media to explore characters that distract and entertain thousands of Brazilians.

58. Gilberto Gil

Aired: 8/5/2020

A conversation about faith, quarantine, and new developments with Gilberto Gil.

59. Osmair Cândido e Fernanda Rodrigues

Aired: 8/6/2020

Bial talks to two essential professionals during the pandemic: a gravedigger from São Paulo and a funeral home worker from the interior of Minas Gerais.

60. Glória Pires

Aired: 8/7/2020

To celebrate 70 years of Brazilian television, Glória Pires looks back at her career in television and talks about the "re-premiere" of "Vale Tudo" on Globoplay.

61. Linn da Quebrada

Aired: 8/10/2020

Linn da Quebrada's remarkable appearance on the Conversa com Bial program (aired in August 2020) addressed gender identity, transphobia in public restrooms, and her creative process.

62. Jéssica Ellen

Aired: 8/11/2020

The emotional interview with actress Jéssica Ellen on the program Conversa com Bial, broadcast in August 2020, made its mark on television by focusing on the impact of her character Camila in the telenovela Amor de Mãe. Both the actress and the host Pedro Bial cried while recalling memorable moments from the plot.

63. Rafaela Silva e Pâmela Rosa

Aired: 8/12/2020

Brazilian judoka Rafaela Silva and skateboarder Pâmela Rosa participated in a joint interview on the program Conversa com Bial in August 2020. In the chat with Pedro Bial, the athletes talked about overcoming challenges, expectations for the Tokyo Olympic Games, and their pioneering careers in sports.

64. Eduardo Affonso e Francisco Bosco

Aired: 8/13/2020

Architect Eduardo Affonso and philosopher Francisco Bosco participated in the Conversa com Bial program, broadcast on August 13, 2020. The conversation focused mainly on cancel culture, the limits of freedom of expression, and the impacts of online harassment on democratic debate.

65. Diogo Vilela

Aired: 8/14/2020

Actor Diogo Vilela celebrated his artistic career, spoke about maturity at 68 years old, and recalled significant moments from his career and personal life.

66. Claudio Duarte

Aired: 8/17/2020

Pedro Bial talks with pastor Claudio Duarte about the increase in divorces during quarantine and gives tips for a healthy relationship.

67. Romero Britto

Aired: 8/18/2020

68. Luiza & Maurílio

Aired: 8/19/2020

The country music duo Luiza & Maurílio participated in the Conversa com Bial program in August 2020. In the interview conducted by Pedro Bial, the artists talked about the resounding success of the hit "Sextou com S de Saudade" (or "S de Saudade"), which exploded during the pandemic and was played a lot on Big Brother Brasil, in addition to reminiscing about the beginning of their career in Imperatriz (Maranhão) alongside the influencer and comedian Seu Waldemar.

69. James Rhodes

Aired: 8/20/2020

The acclaimed British pianist and writer James Rhodes was interviewed on the program Conversa com Bial, broadcast on August 20, 2020. In the conversation, he recalled his journey of overcoming adversity, the abuse he suffered in childhood, and how classical music saved his life.

70. Eliana Pittman e Geraldo Azevedo

Aired: 8/21/2020

In the program, they reminisced about the beginning of their careers, their long-standing friendship, and the years of repression in Brazil.

71. Bannaker Braulio

Aired: 8/24/2020

Do video games create criminals? Meet Bannaker Bráulio, a young man from São Paulo who escaped violence by developing games.

72. Giovanna Antonelli

Aired: 8/25/2020

A conversation with actress and businesswoman Giovanna Antonelli, who is celebrating 30 years in television drama and is about to begin filming her thirtieth telenovela.

73. Silvio Luiz e Arnaldo Cezar Coelho

Aired: 8/26/2020

A conversation with former soccer referees Silvio Luiz and Arnaldo Cezar Coelho, key figures and narrators of the sport's greatest moments on Brazilian TV.

74. Rita Lobo e Carlos Monteiro

Aired: 8/27/2020

Pedro Bial talks with Rita Lobo and doctor Carlos Monteiro about the importance of nutrition and access to real food.

75. Eva Wilma

Aired: 8/28/2020

Pedro Bial revisits the career of Eva Wilma, a fundamental figure and living memory of Brazilian television, who celebrates her 70th birthday in 2020.

76. Janguiê Diniz

Aired: 8/31/2020

Conversa com Bial featuring businessman Janguiê Diniz aired on August 31, 2020, to discuss the challenges, impacts, and criticisms of the expansion of distance education (EaD) in Brazil.

77. Mônica Iozzi e Maria Bopp

Aired: 9/1/2020

This Tuesday's episode of Conversa com Bial features two women who work in the performing arts, comedy, and political satire: Mônica Iozzi and Maria Bopp.

78. Carlinhos Maia e Zé Lezin

Aired: 9/2/2020

Pedro Bial welcomes representatives from two generations of Northeastern Brazilian humorists who bring their wit to all corners of Brazil. In a celebration of the meeting between Carlinhos Maia and Zé Lezin, they talk about comedy, the internet, achievements, and their careers.

79. Áurea Martins, Haroldo Costa e Hermínio Bello de Carvalho

Aired: 9/3/2020

Featuring rare footage, 'Conversa' brings together friends of Elizeth Cardoso to celebrate her centenary. Participating in the conversation are singer Áurea Martins, director Haroldo Costa, and poet Hermínio Bello de Carvalho.

80. Caetano Veloso

Aired: 9/4/2020

81. Eduardo Bueno

Aired: 9/7/2020

82. Fabiula Nascimento e Emílio Dantas

Aired: 9/8/2020

Pedro Bial talks with Fabiula Nascimento and Emílio Dantas. The couple discusses the challenges of quarantine and the production process of the series 'Amor e Sorte'.

83. Mizael Conrado e Marcos Lima

Aired: 9/9/2020

With the help of Mizael Conrado, president of the Brazilian Paralympic Committee and two-time Olympic champion in 5-a-side football, and writer, journalist and YouTuber Marcos Lima, the conversation with Pedro Bial demystifies visual impairment and answers viewers' questions.

84. Luiza Trajano

Aired: 9/10/2020

A conversation with Luiza Trajano, one of the biggest Brazilian businesswomen, responsible for the Magazine Luiza chain of stores, about her life story.

85. Baby do Brasil, Pepeu Gomes e Paulinho Boca de Cantor

Aired: 9/11/2020

Baby do Brasil, Pepeu Gomes, and Paulinho Boca de Cantor pay tribute to Moraes Moreira – who died in April – and talk about the past, present, and future of Novos Baianos.

86. Juca de Oliveira

Aired: 9/14/2020

87. Simone

Aired: 9/15/2020

Pedro Bial talks with Simone about the singer's career and life.

88. Xande de Pilares

Aired: 9/16/2020

With a cavaquinho by his side, right there on Morro do Turano, Xande de Pilares connects with Bial on the rooftop for a conversation filled with stories and samba classics.

89. Damares Alves

Aired: 9/17/2020

Brazil's Minister for Women, Family and Human Rights, Damares Alves, speaks with Pedro Bial about child sexual exploitation and affirms that all religions should coexist peacefully in Brazil.

90. Cid Moreira

Aired: 9/18/2020

To celebrate 70 years of television in Brazil, 'Conversa com Bial' welcomes the iconic announcer and presenter Cid Moreira.

91. Pedro Doria e Christian Dunker

Aired: 9/21/2020

Pedro Bial discusses the similarities and differences between integralism and Bolsonarism with journalist Pedro Doria and psychoanalyst Christian Dunker.

92. Alexandre Machado e Maria Ribeiro

Aired: 9/22/2020

Pedro Bial pays tribute to Fernanda Young in a conversation with her life and work partner, Alexandre Machado, and Maria Ribeiro, an actress currently performing the monologue "Pós-F," based on the last book Fernanda published during her lifetime, her first non-fiction work.

93. Juliana Paes

Aired: 9/23/2020

Currently airing in three reruns on Globo, Juliana Paes chats with Pedro Bial about her career. The actress speaks for the first time about her coronavirus infection and talks about her participation in Criança Esperança (a Brazilian charity telethon).

94. Luiz Henrique Mandetta

Aired: 9/24/2020

Doctor, former congressman, and former Minister of Health Luiz Henrique Mandetta participates in the program to discuss his new book, which deals with his time leading the fight against the coronavirus in Brazil.

95. Tarcísio Meira e Glória Menezes

Aired: 9/25/2020

A conversation with the actor couple Tarcísio Meira and Glória Menezes, who, more than any other, have marked the history of telenovelas, about the 70th anniversary of television in Brazil.

96. Marcelo Jeneci e João Cavalcanti

Aired: 9/28/2020

In the ‘Conversa’ segment, Marcelo Jeneci and João Cavalcanti present reinterpretations of hits by Novos Baianos.

97. Maurício Mandrini e Estevam Nabote

Aired: 9/29/2020

Pedro Bial talks with Maurício Mandrini, the real person behind the character Paulinho Gogó, and with the comedian Estevam Nabote.

98. Péricles

Aired: 9/30/2020

Pedro Bial talks with samba singer Péricles. The singer reminisces about stories from his life and sings several hits of Brazilian music.

99. Sandra Kogut e Carlos Augusto Calil

Aired: 10/1/2020

Sandra Kogut, filmmaker and commentator for GloboNews, and Carlos Augusto Calil, former director of the Brazilian Cinematheque, discuss the crisis at the institution that threatens the largest collection of moving images in Latin America.

100. Arnaldo Antunes

Aired: 10/2/2020

In celebration of his 60th birthday, Arnaldo Antunes talks about the importance of beauty, strangeness, and dialogue. The musician was a guest on 'Conversa com Bial' on Friday, October 2nd.

101. Carlos Nobre e Estevão Ciavatta

Aired: 10/5/2020

The 'Conversation' program discusses the impact of human action on nature, the devastation in the Amazon, and the fires in the Pantanal with scientist Carlos Nobre, a specialist in global warming, and filmmaker Estevão Ciavatta, director of the documentary "Amazon, Anonymous Society".

102. Alice Braga

Aired: 10/6/2020

Coming from a family deeply rooted in Brazilian audiovisual production, Alice Braga starred in films that marked the history of cinema – such as "City of God" and "Lower City". With the doors of Hollywood open, she starred in blockbusters like I Am Legend (2007), Repo Men (2010), Predators (2010), Elysium (2013), and is in the cast of the new Suicide Squad.

103. Gloria Estefan

Aired: 10/7/2020

Cuban singer, actress, and businesswoman Gloria Estefan, who is based in the United States, talks with Pedro Bial about her new album inspired by Brazilian rhythms.

104. Daniel Everett

Aired: 10/8/2020

Pedro Bial talks with linguist Daniel Everett about his studies that resulted in the book "Language: The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention".

105. Manoel Carlos

Aired: 10/9/2020

Pedro Bial chats with Manoel Carlos about 70 years of television. Maneco left his mark on pioneering programs such as "Família Trapo," "Essa noite se improvisa," and "Hebe Camargo," in addition to being one of the creators of Fantástico. In 1978 he wrote his first telenovela, "Maria Maria," and, more than 20 telenovelas later, became one of the country's leading playwrights.

106. Tereza Cristina

Aired: 10/12/2020

Agricultural engineer, businesswoman, federal deputy and Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, Tereza Cristina is the guest on Monday's program, October 12th. She talks with Bial about the image of Brazilian agribusiness in Brazil and abroad, among other topics.

107. Fábio Porchat

Aired: 10/13/2020

Fábio Porchat tells how the idea for his show 'Que História é Essa, Porchat?' came about, which premieres on TV Globo this week.

108. Lulu Santos

Aired: 10/14/2020

Lulu Santos talks about his career and his connection to the history of television, highlighting the presence of several hits as soap opera themes and his appearances on iconic television programs.

109. Jeferson Tenório e Paulo Scott

Aired: 10/15/2020

A discussion about Brazilian literature and the inspirations of writers to tell good stories, while also provoking reflections on current issues, especially racial matters.

110. João Emanuel Carneiro

Aired: 10/16/2020

Let's celebrate 70 years of Brazilian television with João Emanuel Carneiro, a great author from our network.

111. General Rêgo Barros

Aired: 10/19/2020

'Conversa com Bial' welcomes General Rêgo Barros for his first interview since leaving his position as spokesperson for President Jair Bolsonaro.

112. Drica Moraes

Aired: 10/20/2020

Drica Moraes, 51, was diagnosed with leukemia just before turning 40. In an emotional conversation, she compares the social isolation she experienced during the pandemic with the isolation she suffered due to her treatment.

113. Gringo Cardia e Aníbal Massaini Neto

Aired: 10/21/2020

On Pelé's 80th birthday, Pedro Bial fulfills a request made by the idol 23 years ago: 'Parties and tributes while he's still alive.' To discuss the man Edson Arantes do Nascimento, now reclusive and withdrawn, and the idol Pelé, the show "Conversa" welcomes set designer Gringo Cardia and Aníbal Massaini Neto.

114. Jaqueline Góes de Jesus

Aired: 10/22/2020

Biomedical scientist and researcher Jaqueline Góes de Jesus is a Brazilian who is on the front lines of humanity in the fight against Covid-19. At just 31 years old, this young woman from Bahia is part of the group that sequenced the coronavirus genome in less than 24 hours, marking the first step in our fight against the pandemic.

115. Tony Ramos

Aired: 10/23/2020

This Friday's "Conversa com Bial" welcomes another protagonist from the 70-year history of television in Brazil. Tony Ramos, almost the same age as the screen and with 56 years in front of the cameras, has won a permanent place in the hearts of Brazilians.

116. Tárik de Souza

Aired: 10/26/2020

In the 70th year of television, Tárik de Souza recalls the era of the great festivals when the public began to root for music as they already did for football. The journalist recounts that music was at the forefront of television and set the tone for discussions of the time.

117. Choque de Cultura

Aired: 10/27/2020

A conversation about the show "Choque de Cultura," which will premiere on Canal Brasil. The actors also talk about other projects and the pandemic.

118. Anderson Silva

Aired: 10/28/2020

The conversation is with Brazilian fighter Anderson Silva, about his professional career, personal life, and the physical and emotional preparations for his last fight in the UFC, which takes place on October 31st.

119. Patricia Campos Mello e Fernando Gabeira

Aired: 10/29/2020

The conversation is about the repeated attacks by President Bolsonaro and his supporters on the professional press and their parallels with other populist governments and other moments in Brazilian history. With Patricia Campos Mello and Fernando Gabeira.

120. Alice Gonzaga e Hernani Heffner

Aired: 10/30/2020

'Conversa com Bial' celebrates the 90th anniversary of Cinédia, the Brazilian Film Company, with Alice Gonzaga and Hernani Heffner.

121. Roberto Azevêdo

Aired: 11/2/2020

In 'Conversa', the former Director-General of the World Trade Organization reveals the real reason for his departure.

122. Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Aired: 11/3/2020

American astrophysicist and writer Neil DeGrasse Tyson connects with Pedro Bial for a conversation about science, politics, and his recently released book in Brazil, "Answers from an Astrophysicist."

123. Sepultura

Aired: 11/4/2020

For 36 years, Sepultura has spanned generations as one of the greatest heavy metal bands in the world. With an album released in February 2020 and plans delayed by the pandemic, members Andreas Kisser and Paulo Junior spoke with Pedro Bial about the past and adapting to the "new normal".

124. Mariana Ximenes e Andréia Horta

Aired: 11/5/2020

Pedro Bial talks with actresses Mariana Ximenes and Andréia Horta about their project: "Cara Palavra," a "performative poetic soiree," created in partnership with actresses Débora Falabella and Bianca Comparato.

125. Ana Paula Maia e Cássia Kiss

Aired: 11/6/2020

Bial talks with Ana Paula Maia, the creator and screenwriter of Desalma, and Cássia Kiss, one of the stars of the new Globoplay series, about horror in fiction and how it helps overcome fear in real life.

126. Antônio Calloni e Pedro Calloni

Aired: 11/9/2020

Antônio Calloni is known for his work on television, but in addition to being an actor, he is a fisherman and writer – a profession he has been diligently pursuing during the pandemic. He is the guest on Conversa com Bial this Monday, November 9th, alongside his son, the musician Pedro Calloni.

127. Gustavo Mioto e Rafa Kalimann

Aired: 11/10/2020

Pedro Bial talks with Gustavo Mioto and Rafa Kalimann about the influence of the sertanejo genre in Brazil.

128. Thiago Braz e Alan Fonteles

Aired: 11/11/2020

Pedro Bial welcomes two stars who have made their mark on the history of the sport and in the hearts of Brazilians. Thiago Braz and Alan Fonteles reveal behind-the-scenes stories from competitions and talk about their preparation for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games.

129. Carla Bruni

Aired: 11/12/2020

Carla Bruni is famous both for her success as a singer and for her career on the catwalk in the 1990s. In 2008, the year she married then-President of France Nicolas Sarkozy, she rose to even greater prominence by becoming the First Lady of France, an "unofficial position" she held until 2012.

130. Laura Cardoso

Aired: 11/13/2020

In another edition dedicated to celebrating 70 years of Brazilian television, Conversa com Bial welcomed an actress who witnessed this history firsthand. Laura Cardoso debuted on TV in "Tribunal do Coração" in 1952, and since then has starred in 63 soap opera roles. At 93 years old, the record holder in the genre revisited her career with Pedro Bial.

131. Barack Obama

Aired: 11/16/2020

Barack Obama was the guest on Conversa com Bial on Monday, November 16th. The former president of the United States is launching the first volume of his memoirs, "A Promised Land," and spoke with Pedro Bial about the book, his meteoric political career, the election of Joe Biden, and relations between Brazil and the United States.

132. Djonga

Aired: 11/17/2020

Gustavo Pereira Marques is better known by his stage name, Djonga. Nominated as the sole representative from Latin America for the 2020 BET Awards Hip Hop, he is considered one of the leading rappers of today. Djonga talks with Pedro Bial about his career, his relationship with music, and the socio-political reality of the country.

133. Hyldon e Getúlio Cortês

Aired: 11/18/2020

Hyldon and Getúlio Cortês tell the story of the first generation of Brazilian soul music and pay tribute to the unforgettable Gerson King Combo.

134. Malu Gaspar e Bruno Carazza

Aired: 11/19/2020

A conversation about the intricate and often illicit relationships between Brazilian governments and businessmen in the construction industry, with Malu Gaspar and Bruno Carazza. The subject is the theme of the book "The Organization," about Odebrecht, released at the end of this year by Companhia das Letras publishing house, amid great anticipation.

135. Zezé Motta

Aired: 11/20/2020

Our conversation is with one of the most important actresses in Brazil. Zezé Motta will talk about her fifty-four-year career and celebrate with us the 70th anniversary special of television.

136. Rosângela Moro

Aired: 11/23/2020

Rosângela Moro participated in the Conversa com Bial program in November 2020 to launch her book The Most Intense Days: A Personal Story of Sergio Moro.

137. Claudia Leitte

Aired: 11/24/2020

According to Pedro Bial, Tuesday's guest, November 24th, "celebrates the gift of being many things." From mentor on editions of The Voice Brasil to cultural producer, Claudia Leitte was on the program to talk about motherhood, her career, plans for a carnival in the United States, and her home in Florida.

138. Eduardo Sterblitch

Aired: 11/25/2020

139. Willem Dafoe

Aired: 11/26/2020

On Thursday, November 26th, Conversa com Bial featured American actor Willem Dafoe, known for roles such as soldier Elias Grodin in "Platoon" (1986) and the Green Goblin, the villain in "Spider-Man" (2002). During the program, he discussed his career, his relationship with director Héctor Babenco, and Brazil.

140. Fernanda Montenegro

Aired: 11/27/2020

In the year she turned 91, the world stopped. Fernanda Montenegro shares in this interview how she experienced quarantine and continued working during the pandemic.

141. Carol Costa e Juliana Gatti

Aired: 11/30/2020

'Conversa com Bial' featured Carol Costa and Juliana Gatti.

142. Isabelle Drummond

Aired: 12/1/2020

Isabelle Drummond explains her tattoo of an Elisabeth Bishop poem in honor of her father.

143. Perfeito Fortuna e Evandro Mesquita

Aired: 12/2/2020

Pedro Bial talks with cultural organizer Perfeito Fortuna and musician and actor Evandro Mesquita. They discuss the legendary Rio de Janeiro music venue Circo Voador, the theater group "Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone," and the cultural effervescence of Rio de Janeiro from the 1970s to the present day.

144. Raoni Metuktire

Aired: 12/3/2020

Raoni Metuktire, chief of the Kaiapó tribe, has become the most well-known indigenous leader in the world and was a strong contender for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize in Brazil.

145. Nelson Motta

Aired: 12/4/2020

Journalist, lyricist, writer, and music producer, Nelson Motta has been an eyewitness to many moments in Brazilian culture over the last 50 years. In this conversation with Pedro Bial, he talks about his career, relationships, and his autobiographical book, "From Ass to the Moon - Dramas, Comedies and Mysteries of a Lucky Guy".

146. Adriana Calcanhotto

Aired: 12/7/2020

Adriana Calcanhotto responds to whether kissing Maria Bethânia in 2001 was a 'passing of the baton'.

147. Antonio Fagundes

Aired: 12/8/2020

In celebration of 70 years of television in Brazil, actor Antonio Fagundes talks about his career in television and also about the launch of "There's a book here you'll like," in which he writes about his love of reading and gives book recommendations.

148. Gustavo Ferreira e Patrícia Fonseca

Aired: 12/9/2020

A conversation with Gustavo Ferreira and Patrícia Fonseca about how the pandemic made it more difficult to perform transplants, leading to a 46% drop in procedures.

149. Maxwell Alexandre e Edu Carvalho

Aired: 12/10/2020

A conversation with visual artist Maxwell Alexandre about his works that have already gained recognition abroad, and with journalist Edu Carvalho about his new book, "Na Curva do S" (On the S-Curve).

150. Boni

Aired: 12/11/2020

A chat with Boni, one of the key figures responsible for how television is made to this day, marks the end of the special about 70 years of TV.

151. Gustavo Franco

Aired: 12/14/2020

Gustavo Franco says Paulo Guedes has difficulty proposing new economic ideas: 'He's a defender to prevent setbacks'

152. Lázaro Ramos

Aired: 12/15/2020

Pedro Bial welcomes one of Brazil's greatest actors this early morning, who reveals his talent not only through the characters he plays, but also through his perspective on directing documentaries and the books he has written. Lázaro Ramos talks with Bial about his career, television, work, and his outlook on a more egalitarian Brazil.

153. Claudia Costin e Daniel Becker

Aired: 12/16/2020

The "Conversa com Bial" program on December 16, 2020, discussed the serious impacts of prolonged school closures during the pandemic, highlighting risks to children's mental health and increased school dropout rates. Experts advocated for the safe reopening of institutions as a priority, with health protocols and vaccination of educators.

154. Eucanaã Ferra

Aired: 12/17/2020

In the year that marks the 40th anniversary of his passing, Conversa com Bial delves into the amorous universe of Vinícius de Moraes' poetry. The program celebrates the "little poet" with one of the curators of his work, literature professor and poet Eucanaã Ferra.

155. Fábio Jr.

Aired: 12/18/2020

In the program celebrating Fábio Jr.'s career, the singer listed songs that were featured in soap operas, such as "20 e poucos anos" (20-something years), "Alma gêmea" (Soulmate), "Só você" (Only You), and "Eu me rendo" (I Surrender). He also reminisced about his acting career and became emotional when talking about the song he wrote for his father.