Welcome to Cala A Boca, the show where we talk about Portuguese culture in California, one subject at a time! Join us, Joseph, Luis, and Manuel, as we use first hand experiences to break down, explain, and discuss various Portuguese related topics, from traditional matanças to pop singers.
Episodes (51)
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CAB 051: Festa Time! (The Board Game) [feat. Michael]
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CAB 051: Festa Time! (The Board Game) [feat. Michael]
Published: 2 Mar 2018 Duration: 56:59Your three favorite Boca Boys, and good pal Michael sit down, for some much needed chill time and debut our new board game, Festa Time! All props to Luis for coming up with, and designing this great game! To see the game in action, visit ... Read more →Your three favorite Boca Boys, and good pal Michael sit down, for some much needed chill time and debut our new board game, Festa Time! All props to Luis for coming up with, and designing this great game! To see the game in action, visit ... Read more →
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CAB 050: Carnaval Weekend Review 2018 (pt 2)
CAB 050: Carnaval Weekend Review 2018 (pt 2)
Published: 25 Feb 2018 Duration: 02:07:28Three tired boys sit down and watch/review all 18 danças de carnaval that toured California. In this episode, we discuss the following groups: Grupo Carnaval Os Bravos de Hilmar Rapazes do Chino Grupo Rapazes Amigos da Tua Prima Grupo Carn... Read more →Three tired boys sit down and watch/review all 18 danças de carnaval that toured California. In this episode, we discuss the following groups: Grupo Carnaval Os Bravos de Hilmar Rapazes do Chino Grupo Rapazes Amigos da Tua Prima Grupo Carn... Read more →
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CAB 049: Carnaval Weekend Review 2018 (pt 1)
CAB 049: Carnaval Weekend Review 2018 (pt 1)
Published: 18 Feb 2018 Duration: 01:46:54Three tired boys sit down and watch/review all 18 danças de carnaval that toured California. In this episode, we discuss the following groups: Nova Geração de Artesia Os Independentes de São José Hilmar em Festa Viva Newark Sport Club Grup... Read more →Three tired boys sit down and watch/review all 18 danças de carnaval that toured California. In this episode, we discuss the following groups: Nova Geração de Artesia Os Independentes de São José Hilmar em Festa Viva Newark Sport Club Grup... Read more →
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CAB 048: Carnaval in California with Manuel DoCanto and Joe Rocha
CAB 048: Carnaval in California with Manuel DoCanto and Joe Rocha
Published: 9 Feb 2018 Duration: 01:01:32Manuel DoCanto and Joe Rocha, founders of Grupo Carnavalesco de Tulare, join us in stuido as we discuss Carnaval in California. We talk about the history of this cultural event, the present and where we see it heading in the future. Manuel ... Read more →Manuel DoCanto and Joe Rocha, founders of Grupo Carnavalesco de Tulare, join us in stuido as we discuss Carnaval in California. We talk about the history of this cultural event, the present and where we see it heading in the future. Manuel ... Read more →
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CAB 047: Luis Figo
CAB 047: Luis Figo
Published: 2 Feb 2018 Duration: 55:21On this episode, the Boca Boys are discussing one of the greatest Portuguese soccer players to have played the game, Luis Figo! He started his soccer career at Sporting CP, and played for major clubs Barcelona, Real Madrid and Internazional... Read more →On this episode, the Boca Boys are discussing one of the greatest Portuguese soccer players to have played the game, Luis Figo! He started his soccer career at Sporting CP, and played for major clubs Barcelona, Real Madrid and Internazional... Read more →
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CAB 046: O Galo de Barcelos
CAB 046: O Galo de Barcelos
Published: 26 Jan 2018 Duration: 42:20Every Portuguese family has a little black rooster, with heart designs, sitting somewhere in their home. Have you ever wondered what it is, or what it means? Luckily, your favorite Boca Boys got you covered and will teach you all you need t... Read more →Every Portuguese family has a little black rooster, with heart designs, sitting somewhere in their home. Have you ever wondered what it is, or what it means? Luckily, your favorite Boca Boys got you covered and will teach you all you need t... Read more →
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CAB 045: Matança pt.2, More Matança
CAB 045: Matança pt.2, More Matança
Published: 19 Jan 2018 Duration: 45:05Welcome back guys, hope you didn’t miss us too much. We are all back, rejuvenated and ready to rock Season 2 of the Cala A Boca Show, starting with a second look at Matanças! In this episode we revisit episode 1, and see if we remember ex... Read more →Welcome back guys, hope you didn’t miss us too much. We are all back, rejuvenated and ready to rock Season 2 of the Cala A Boca Show, starting with a second look at Matanças! In this episode we revisit episode 1, and see if we remember ex... Read more →
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CAB 044: Christmas
CAB 044: Christmas
Published: 17 Dec 2017 Duration: 01:15:38Can you hear the sleigh bells ringing? It's Santa coming in to drop this episode to all the good boys and girls! Manuel, Joseph and Luis discuss Christmas, and typical Portuguese traditions that go on during this holiday. We talk about our ... Read more →Can you hear the sleigh bells ringing? It's Santa coming in to drop this episode to all the good boys and girls! Manuel, Joseph and Luis discuss Christmas, and typical Portuguese traditions that go on during this holiday. We talk about our ... Read more →
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CAB 043: Visitas & Pee Parties
CAB 043: Visitas & Pee Parties
Published: 9 Dec 2017 Duration: 01:00:55Join your 3 favorite boys as we load up the car and go visit your great-tia Albertina, who smells a little funny but always gives you M&Ms; we're talking about Visitas! And as a subset of visitas, we also discuss a popular Portuguese tradit... Read more →Join your 3 favorite boys as we load up the car and go visit your great-tia Albertina, who smells a little funny but always gives you M&Ms; we're talking about Visitas! And as a subset of visitas, we also discuss a popular Portuguese tradit... Read more →
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CAB 042: Azorean Sightseeing (Feat. Raquel)
CAB 042: Azorean Sightseeing (Feat. Raquel)
Published: 1 Dec 2017 Duration: 01:11:09Hey guys! Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. The Boca Boys are all new with this weeks episode talking about sightseeing in the Azores, featuring "everyone favorite little sister" Raquel Rebelo! We talk about all the cool things yo... Read more →Hey guys! Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. The Boca Boys are all new with this weeks episode talking about sightseeing in the Azores, featuring "everyone favorite little sister" Raquel Rebelo! We talk about all the cool things yo... Read more →
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CAB 041: California Band Festival '17 Review
CAB 041: California Band Festival '17 Review
Published: 20 Nov 2017 Duration: 01:13:40This episode, we are joined by everyone's favorite bassoon player, Anthony Baltazar, as we recap this years annual Band Festival! We discuss the weekend, the bands, and everything else in between!This episode, we are joined by everyone's favorite bassoon player, Anthony Baltazar, as we recap this years annual Band Festival! We discuss the weekend, the bands, and everything else in between!
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CAB 040: Portuguese Band pt.2 [Band Festival]
CAB 040: Portuguese Band pt.2 [Band Festival]
Published: 11 Nov 2017 Duration: 01:06:45The Boca Boys revisit an old topic, and get down to details for the annual Portuguese Band Festival.The Boca Boys revisit an old topic, and get down to details for the annual Portuguese Band Festival.
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CAB 039: Other Sports (Feat. Jason)
CAB 039: Other Sports (Feat. Jason)
Published: 5 Nov 2017 Duration: 01:17:28Contrary to popular belief, Portuguese people don't just play soccer! Join the Boca Boys and their special guest, Jason Silva, as we go talk about exactly what other sports they play, and a peek into our own sports backgrounds as well.Contrary to popular belief, Portuguese people don't just play soccer! Join the Boca Boys and their special guest, Jason Silva, as we go talk about exactly what other sports they play, and a peek into our own sports backgrounds as well.
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CAB 038: Halloween (Feat. Raquel)
CAB 038: Halloween (Feat. Raquel)
Published: 1 Nov 2017 Duration: 58:41On this special episode of Cala A Boca, your favorite Boca Boys and special guest Raquel, discuss Halloween from a Portuguese perspective. So everyone put on your best mascarado face, go visit family and get sick off too much candy this epi... Read more →On this special episode of Cala A Boca, your favorite Boca Boys and special guest Raquel, discuss Halloween from a Portuguese perspective. So everyone put on your best mascarado face, go visit family and get sick off too much candy this epi... Read more →
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CAB 037: Avós (Grandparents)
CAB 037: Avós (Grandparents)
Published: 21 Oct 2017 Duration: 01:14:50Over the river and through the woods, to Avós house we go! And best believe these Boca Boys aren't leaving on nothing but a full stomach, and enough guilt trips to last a life time!Over the river and through the woods, to Avós house we go! And best believe these Boca Boys aren't leaving on nothing but a full stomach, and enough guilt trips to last a life time!
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CAB 036: Weddings (Feat. Sarah)
CAB 036: Weddings (Feat. Sarah)
Published: 13 Oct 2017 Duration: 01:10:02On this episode, the Boca Boys discuss weddings! Joined by special guest, and current bride to be, Sarah Lopes, we get into details about Portuguese weddings, and weddings in general. We discuss everything from how to start planning, menu s... Read more →On this episode, the Boca Boys discuss weddings! Joined by special guest, and current bride to be, Sarah Lopes, we get into details about Portuguese weddings, and weddings in general. We discuss everything from how to start planning, menu s... Read more →
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CAB 035: Dairies (Feat. Elliot)
CAB 035: Dairies (Feat. Elliot)
Published: 6 Oct 2017 Duration: 01:22:04The Boca Boys are joined by our too tall white friend, Elliot tonight as we talk about Dairies! We each have different experiences, and tell our own stories about our experiences with dairies. All the fun times, like getting baptized by cow... Read more →The Boca Boys are joined by our too tall white friend, Elliot tonight as we talk about Dairies! We each have different experiences, and tell our own stories about our experiences with dairies. All the fun times, like getting baptized by cow... Read more →
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CAB 034: Azorean Folklore (Feat. Monica)
CAB 034: Azorean Folklore (Feat. Monica)
Published: 1 Oct 2017 Duration: 01:12:23This week we are back with more folklore talk, as we break down the traditional dances of the Azores. The Boca Boys are joined with special guest Monica Silveira, to talk about different costumes, dances, traditions, and music. How did thes... Read more →This week we are back with more folklore talk, as we break down the traditional dances of the Azores. The Boca Boys are joined with special guest Monica Silveira, to talk about different costumes, dances, traditions, and music. How did thes... Read more →
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CAB 033: Folklore Festival '17 Review (Feat. Kaylee)
CAB 033: Folklore Festival '17 Review (Feat. Kaylee)
Published: 22 Sep 2017 Duration: 01:29:31This week, Kaylee joins the Boca Boys as we break down last this years Folklore Festival! We discuss a brief history of the festival, review the groups and talk about all the shenanigans that ensued that night! Grab your galochas and sapata... Read more →This week, Kaylee joins the Boca Boys as we break down last this years Folklore Festival! We discuss a brief history of the festival, review the groups and talk about all the shenanigans that ensued that night! Grab your galochas and sapata... Read more →
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CAB 032: Portugal (Feat. Joey)
CAB 032: Portugal (Feat. Joey)
Published: 16 Sep 2017 Duration: 01:16:12On this fantastic episode, Joey joins us as we talk about Continental Portugal. Having just gone there on his honeymoon, and being the "history buff" he claims to be, we talk about his first hand experience of the culture and history Portug... Read more →On this fantastic episode, Joey joins us as we talk about Continental Portugal. Having just gone there on his honeymoon, and being the "history buff" he claims to be, we talk about his first hand experience of the culture and history Portug... Read more →
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