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Diogo Mónica built the first federally chartered crypto bank and invested in 150+ startups. His secret? Smart risks and a clear purpose
Season 1 Episode 13
Diogo Mónica joins Tony Gonçalves for an in depth conversation about crypto, tech startups and investment. Co-Founder of Anchorage Digital, a three b…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Portuguese Kids, ambassadors of culture through comedy: “My mom still thinks, 20 years later, that we don’t have a job”
Season 1 Episode 12
The Portuguese Kids are a comedy duo based in Fall River that create amazing sketches about the Portuguese community and mannerisms, bridging the gap…
1 year, 6 months ago
The life-changing calls that made Jon Kilik a indie film icon
Season 1 Episode 11
From global successes like Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” to Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Babel”, producer Jon Kilik has touched and shaped cultu…
1 year, 7 months ago
Carlos Moedas: “I'm always a little bit underestimated in the political scene but I like it. I prefer to be underestimated, that's a huge power”
Season 1 Episode 10
Carlos Moedas has held the mayor office since 2021 when he won over projected winner Fernando Medina. Being the mayor of Portugal’s capital is no eas…
1 year, 7 months ago
Daniela Ruah on making it in Hollywood: “The harder I work, the luckier I get”
Season 1 Episode 9
In this episode of the podcast The Heart and Hustle of Portugal, Tony Gonçalves interviews actress and director Daniela Ruah, exploring her journey f…
1 year, 7 months ago
From “George Burns“ to a Michelin star: chef George Mendes’ pursuit of perfection and his Portuguese culinary mission
Season 1 Episode 8
George Mendes is known in the culinary world as the executive chef of Aldea, the New York restaurant that gave him his Michelin star. Now based in Bo…
1 year, 7 months ago
“Sorrows don't pay debts. So what's the point in being sad?” Reclaiming the portuguese heritage with filmmakers Karlee and Marlee Rodrigues
Season 1 Episode 7
Portuguese filmmaking duo Karlee and Marlee Rodrigues, known as the Rodrigues Sisters, based in the United States, speak with Tony Gonçalves about th…
1 year, 8 months ago
Narcos star Pepe Rapazote and his philosophy of “swallowing life in big chunks”
Season 1 Episode 6
In this episode of "The Heart and Hustle of Portugal," host Tony Goncalves converses with Pepe Rapazote, a Portuguese-born actor known for roles in "…
1 year, 8 months ago
Black markets, the depths of the criminal world, 5 Emmys and a coup in Niger: Mariana van Zeller’s unique journalistic voice
Season 1 Episode 5
Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller shares her journey from Portugal to becoming a prominent figure in investigative journalism. She discusse…
1 year, 8 months ago
Censorship and courage: Dennis Redmont talks about journalism under the Portuguese dictatorship
Season 1 Episode 4
In this episode of “The Heart & Hustle of Portugal”, host Tony Gonçalves interviews veteran journalist Dennis Redmont, who shares his remarkable jour…
1 year, 8 months ago