Podcast Summary:

Chente Ydrach – BAD BUNNY SUPER BOWL PRE-WATCH PARTY - Dame la Verde
Date: February 8, 2026

Overview of the Episode

This vibrant, free-form episode of "Dame la Verde" from Gallimbo Studios, hosted by Chente’s corillo (crew) – Goodwin, Carlito, Pollo, and Chino – channels the pre-Super Bowl buzz in Puerto Rico, with a major focus on Bad Bunny’s anticipated appearance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The crew dives into Bad Bunny’s cultural impact, cannabis legalization, the World Baseball Classic drama, evolutions in music distribution, iconic Super Bowl Halftime moments, and the crossover of U.S. sports into Puerto Rican pop culture.
Their signature humor, vernacular, and camaraderie set a relaxed, comedic tone throughout, making space for both serious commentary and playful tangents.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Spotlight

• Pre-Show Excitement
  The group is hyped for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, discussing possible surprise guests (e.g., Jowell y Randy) and how his performance serves as a cultural milestone for Puerto Rico, representing the island internationally.

  • "Esto que está pasando va a resonar en lo que es la historia de PR, la cultura, por los años y los años." – Goodwin [04:20]

• Selection Process & Cultural Expansion
  They break down how Jay Z, as NFL’s music curator, is deliberately expanding the Halftime Show’s reach by booking global artists like Bad Bunny, to capture international audiences and to grow the NFL brand abroad.

  • "La NFL está buscando cómo expandir la liga...como yo atraigo más gente a nivel internacional, pues con un artista internacional." – Carlito [32:34]

• Industry Strategy
  Discussion on how music management companies and agencies like RIMA, Jay Z, and others strategically leverage the Halftime Show for artist branding.

• Segment Timestamps:

  • Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl: [00:53] – [05:05], [29:16] – [36:06]

2. Cannabis Legalization in the U.S. & Puerto Rico

• Progress Across the U.S.
  The group reviews the sweeping legalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis in the U.S. from 2016 to 2026, and how Puerto Rico lags due to its conservative culture and dependency on federal directives.
  • "Puerto Rico siempre hemos esperado a que los americanos legalicen primero...somos muy conservadores." – Carlito [10:15]
  • "Ya hay un sistema que medica o protege al usuario para que uno no tenga problemas penales." – Goodwin [09:19]
• Legal, Social & Practical Implications
  Emphasis on the personal impact—how criminalization ruins lives, the reality of "medicinal" use as thin cover for recreational behaviors, and notions of functional cannabis users.
• Federal Changes & PR’s Future
  They predict full national legalization is on the horizon, which would eventually force Puerto Rico's hand.
• Segment Timestamps:
  • Cannabis laws and map discuss: [06:39] – [11:05]
  • Functional weed consumers: [58:10] – [62:43]

3. World Baseball Classic Controversy & Puerto Rican Identity

• Puerto Rican Athletes Suspended/Absent
  The crew expresses collective frustration over the exclusion of Puerto Rican baseball stars (Javier Báez, Kike Hernández, Francisco Lindor) from the World Baseball Classic—especially Baez's two-year ban for testing positive for Carboxy THC.
  • "De momento que no lo dejen jugar por esto es bien injusto para mí...nos tienen miedo como grupo, como isla." – Goodwin [19:25]
  • They clarify the distinction between MLB (which no longer bans cannabinoids) and the WBS international body, which still enforces strict drug policies.
• Cultural Unification Through Sports
  The panel nostalgically recalls past events that galvanized Puerto Rico, like the victory over the Dream Team and "Team Rubio" in baseball, underscoring how sports foster national solidarity.
• Suspicions of Disparate Treatment
  Speculations of unfair targeting of Puerto Rican and Latin American players also surface.
• Segment Timestamps:
  • WBC/Baez controversy: [13:48] – [20:47]

4. The Economics & Experience of the Super Bowl

• NFL’s Financial Power Play
  The crew walks through the immense demands and benefits cities face when hosting the Super Bowl—including stadium requirements, tax breaks, complete NFL control over ticketing, local economy perks, and even the NFL’s grip over local infrastructure for the event.
  • "La NFL controla el cien por ciento de la venta de boletos...exige mínimo el 50% de los palcos de lujo para su gente." – Goodwin [38:17]
  • "La NFL usa el estadio del Super Bowl 54 días sin pagar renta...todo incluido, sin costo para la liga." – Goodwin [36:06]
• Globalization of American Football
  Insightful debate over whether American football can ever overtake fútbol/soccer worldwide and the NFL's ongoing attempts to internationalize the sport.
• Cannabis Drinks at Stadiums
  Noting Forbes’ coverage, they highlight the rise of THC-infused drinks at sports venues and the encroachment into areas previously held by alcohol brands.
• Segment Timestamps:
  • NFL business & stadiums: [36:06] – [41:41]
  • Cannabis drinks & industry changes: [65:08] – [68:32]

5. Iconic Halftime Shows, Virality, and Puerto Rican Pop Culture

• Super Bowl Halftime Show Favorites
  The crew recalls their favorite Halftime Shows—from Michael Jackson’s legendary silence to Janet Jackson’s controversial moment, Eminem/50 Cent, Shakira & JLo, and Rihanna’s return with Jay Z’s involvement.
  • "Janet se fue viral bien cabrón...Después de esa mierda la banearon de todo cabrón." – Pollo [49:30]
• Viral Moments & Cultural Impact
  They reflect on how these performances triggered global conversations, changed broadcast regulations (e.g., “Janet’s nipplegate”), and left a mark on popular culture.
• Segment Timestamps:
  • Halftime memories: [44:04] – [50:56], [55:12] – [57:44]

6. Music Industry Realities: Streaming, Direct-to-Fan, and Physical Media

• Artist Economics in the Streaming Era
  With insight into Jimmy Iovine and Eric Sermon's perspectives, the hosts lament how major streaming platforms leave most artists earning very little, spurring a return to direct-to-fan sales (Bandcamp, physical albums, exclusive merch).
  • "Streaming...no hay...de los streaming nada, no hay." – Chino [76:53]
  • "Puedes tener 5.000 [fans] y pones el cuad...A peso y haces 5.000. Con Spotify no hacen nada." – Goodwin/Chino [75:26]
• Independent Strategies
  They recount how artists such as Roc Marciano have pioneered the model of hyped, limited vinyl runs, Bandcamp exclusivity, and high-priced "collectible" albums for core fans.
• Segment Timestamps:
  • Streaming, Bandcamp, artist models: [74:50] – [78:50]

7. Cannabis Strain Tastings & Dispensary Shout-Outs

• Product Sampling
  Light-hearted segments with the crew sampling/breaking down new strains and edible products (Borincana brand, among others), giving flavor notes and personal effects (“langosta”, “lemon line sour”, “warhead”, etc.).
  • "Te daba sala u...cuando jala como que..." – Chino [23:13]
  • "El lobster está bien cabrón. Está saliendo el Yakuza está afuera." – Pollo [23:47]
• Dispensary Community Building
  Multiple shout-outs to local dispensaries (Lever House, Greenspot), with comic exchanges about branding ("curelato", Live It vs. Live it).
• Segment Timestamps:
  • Strain reviews, dispensary talk: [22:08] – [26:20]

8. Functional Use & Advocacy for Cannabis

• Personal Stories
  Each host shares how cannabis supports their productivity or parenthood, reinforcing the idea of the “marihuano funcional”.
  • "Hay veces que uno quiere tirarse de un edificio. Si no fuera por la marihuana, yo creo que yo estaría bien tostao…" – Pollo [63:09]
  • "Funcionar rolando. Súper funcional." – Carlito [63:22]
• Expert Perspective
  They share a clip from an outside expert, stressing that responsible adult use is possible, but adolescent consumption is especially risky for developing brains.
  • "Sí existe gente que puede fumar marihuana y que puede no tener consecuencias negativas asociadas al consumo...depende mucho el caso.” – Invitado/Experto [58:49]
• Segment Timestamps:
  • Personal stories and expert’s take: [58:10] – [62:43]

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• On Bad Bunny representing PR at the Super Bowl:
  “Esto que está pasando va a resonar en lo que es la historia de PR, la cultura, por los años y los años.” – Goodwin [04:20]

• On Puerto Rico’s lag in legalization:
  "Siempre hemos esperado a que los americanos legalicen primero...somos muy conservadores." – Carlito [10:15]

• On functional cannabis use:
  "Hay veces que uno quiere tirarse de un edificio. Si no fuera por la marihuana, yo creo que yo estaría bien tostao." – Pollo [63:09]

• On streaming’s limitations for artists:
  “Puedes tener 5.000 [fans] y pones el cuad, la producción... a peso y haces 5.000. Con Spotify no hacen nada.” – Goodwin [75:26]

• On viral halftime show moments:
  “Janet se fue viral bien cabrón…Después de esa mierda la banearon de todo cabrón.” – Pollo [49:30]

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Approximate Timestamps | |-----------------------------------------------|------------------------| | Bad Bunny & Super Bowl Hype | 00:53 – 05:05, 29:16–36:06 | | Cannabis legalization changes | 06:39 – 11:05 | | World Baseball Classic & Baez suspension | 13:48 – 20:47 | | NFL, Super Bowl business & expansion | 36:06 – 41:41 | | Iconic Super Bowl halftime moments | 44:04 – 50:56, 55:12–57:44 | | Music industry, streaming & Bandcamp talk | 74:50 – 78:50 | | Personal functional cannabis use stories | 58:10 – 62:43 | | Cannabis product reviews & dispensary shout-outs| 22:08 – 26:20 |

Tone & Language

The episode maintains the classic Gallimbo Studios mix of humor, irreverence, and authentic streetwise conversation, shifting smoothly between playful banter—often laced with local slang—and more earnest cultural commentary.

For New Listeners

This episode is a snapshot of Puerto Rican pop culture at a unique moment—on the eve of the 2026 Super Bowl, with Bad Bunny poised for a historic performance. It’s a celebration of local pride, a study of changing attitudes around cannabis, a critique of music industry economics, and a nostalgic look at how U.S. sports blend with Caribbean identity. The camaraderie of the hosts and their respect for audience intelligence make "Dame la Verde" both laid-back and deeply insightful.

Recommended for fans of:
Urban culture, music industry talk, cannabis advocacy, Puerto Rican identity, and unfiltered group podcast banter.