The Importance of Popular Television and the Lack of Programs Today

In this episode, the hosts discuss the significance of popular television and the absence of such programs in today's media landscape. They reminisce about iconic communicators like Chacrinha, Bolinha, Barros de Alencar, and J. Silvestre, emphasizing the need for shows that provide opportunities for new artists and celebrate popular culture. The hosts also stress the importance of storytelling and listening to people's stories, highlighting the lack of programs that truly represent the people on television today.

They delve into the possibility of the Globo network returning to investing in popular programs, sparking a conversation about the potential revival of this genre. To shed light on the topic, a special guest joins the podcast and shares their life story, starting from working as a funeral agent to becoming a radio personality. The guest emphasizes the role of radio in their career and how they were discovered by a radio host. They also touch upon their experience working in a circus, adding an intriguing dimension to their journey.

The conversation then shifts to Geraldo Luiz, who began his career in the circus by cleaning up after the animals. He eventually became a clown and honed his comedic skills through practice. Geraldo believes that talent cannot be taught in school; it is an innate quality. He later transitioned to working as a police reporter in radio, covering crimes and visiting crime scenes.

Geraldo expresses his belief that many people today desire instant fame and success without putting in the necessary hard work. He achieved success with his show "Balanço Geral" by incorporating humor and storytelling into the news, bringing back the emotion and excitement that television currently lacks. The episode concludes with Geraldo sharing some of his paranormal investigations, including encounters with a haunted tunnel and a Nazi farm.

GERALDO LUÍS é jornalista, apresentador e radialista. Ele fez muito sucesso com seu bordão “BALAAANÇA!”, apresentando o programa “Balanço Geral” na RecordTV. O Vilela não tem bordões, mas grita “BALAAANÇA!” com raiva toda vez que se pesa.