The Heart & Hustle of Portugal

Jan 30 2025 10 ep. 43 mins 21
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Each week, join Tony Gonçalves—a U.S.-based Portuguese immigrant and successful media executive—as he explores the stories of those driving Portugal’s influence on the global stage. From visionary entrepreneurs to cultural pioneers, The Heart and Hustle of Portugal uncovers the unique ways the Portuguese identity thrives worldwide. As Expresso’s first English-language product, this series bridges cultures and connects the global audience to Portugal’s spirit of innovation, passion, and resilience.

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Daniela Ruah on making it in Hollywood: “The harder I work, the luckier I get”

Jan 30 2025 47 mins  
In this episode of the podcast The Heart and Hustle of Portugal, Tony Gonçalves interviews actress and director Daniela Ruah, exploring her journey from Boston to Portugal, her experiences in the entertainment industry, and her deep connection to her Portuguese roots

From “George Burns“ to a Michelin star: chef George Mendes’ pursuit of perfection and his Portuguese culinary mission

Jan 23 2025 48 mins  
George Mendes, the Michelin starred chef that now operates Amar in Boston, talks to Tony Gonçalves about perfection, pursuit and Portuguese heritage.

“Sorrows don't pay debts. So what's the point in being sad?” Reclaiming the portuguese heritage with filmmakers Karlee and Marlee Rodrigues

Jan 16 2025 45 mins  
Portuguese filmmaking duo Karlee and Marlee Rodrigues, based in the United States, speak with Tony Gonçalves about their film, “Os Sonhos Continuam”, their Portuguese heritage and their quest to film about Portuguese Rancho and Folclore.

Narcos star Pepe Rapazote and his philosophy of “swallowing life in big chunks”

Jan 09 2025 47 mins  
Transition from architecture to acting and the journey involved: portuguese actor Pepe Rapazote

Black markets, the depths of the criminal world, 5 Emmys and a coup in Niger: Mariana van Zeller’s unique journalistic voice

Jan 02 2025 50 mins  
Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller shares her journey from Portugal to becoming a prominent figure in investigative journalism.

Censorship and courage: Dennis Redmont talks about journalism under the Portuguese dictatorship

Dec 26 2024 33 mins  
Tony Gonçalves interviews veteran journalist Dennis Redmont, who shares his remarkable journey from a childhood influenced by journalism to becoming a foreign correspondent in Portugal during a time of significant political upheaval.

Randi Levine: “Portugal taught me something: it’s in the nooks and crannies, in the hidden villages and untold stories where the true soul of a nation resides”

Dec 19 2024 53 mins  
US Ambassador to Portugal, Randi Charno Levine tells us that it was here where she learned that the true soul of a country resides in its nooks and crannies in this conversation with Tony Gonçalves for the podcast The Heart and Hustle of Portugal.

“Bad Guys Have a Heart”: Joaquim de Almeida, Portugal’s Cinematic Legend

Dec 12 2024 59 mins  
Tony Gonçalves talks with Joaquim de Almeida, Portugal’s most famous actor

“The stories that connect us all”: Joana Vicente, former CEO of two of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, Sundance and Toronto

Dec 05 2024 47 mins  
Former CEO of Sundance explores the role of film festivals, support for diverse narratives, and the potential growth of the Portuguese film industry

Welcome to The Heart & Hustle of Portugal

Nov 29 2024 1 mins  
Each week, join Tony Gonçalves—a U.S.-based Portuguese immigrant and successful media executive—as he explores the stories of those driving Portugal’s influence on the global stage. From visionary entrepreneurs to cultural pioneers, The Heart and Hustle of Portugal uncovers the unique ways the Portuguese identity thrives worldwide. As Expresso’s first English-language prod