Podcast Summary: Cuerpos Especiales | Con Carla Morrison

EuropaFM | 17 de diciembre de 2025
Presentadores: Nacho García, Alba Cordero, Javi Sánchez (JMusic), invitados varios

1. Overview: Episode Theme & Purpose

This lively episode of Cuerpos Especiales brings the signature morning show humor and irreverence from EuropaFM, helmed for the day by Nacho García and Alba Cordero (with Eva Soriano still out sick). The main highlight is an interview with Carla Morrison, acclaimed Mexican singer, who speaks about her latest collaboration with Pablo Alborán. Throughout the broadcast, the team covers news, quirky trends, pop culture, and shares playful banter and personal anecdotes in holiday spirit.

2. Key Segments & Insights (with Timestamps)

A. Holiday Banter, Clothing Dilemmas, and Advent Challenge

• [00:01–03:57]
  • Nacho & Alba discuss winter wardrobes and lament cold legs from wearing jeans in winter.
  • They engage in a "mental connection" advent challenge, trying to simultaneously say the same Christmas object.
  • Quote:
    • Nacho: “Vaqueros en invierno debería dejar de llevarse.” [00:47]
    • Alba: “Yo soy súper friolera y estoy a un día de empezar a ponerme medias debajo.” [00:49]

B. News Roundup – Erasmus Returns & Fish Parasites

• [04:16–09:01 & 33:42–36:09]
  • UK Returns to Erasmus in 2027:
    • UK to rejoin the Erasmus program, lowering tuition for international students.
    • Banter about British cities and “Erasmus poco y parió la abuela”.
    • Quote:
      • Nacho: “Es un poco como el colega que no te ayuda en la mudanza, pero luego viene la fiesta de inauguración.” [06:04]
  • Fish Parasites:
    • 100% of European hake found with anisakis parasite; jokes follow about “guarras las merluzas”.
    • Quote:
      • Nacho: “Merluzas, qué guarras, qué guarras, qué guarras, todo el día con anís, la ladilla del pescado.” [07:45]
    • Extended riff humorizing the parasite like it’s a nightlife-loving character called “Anisakis”.

C. Quirky International News & Satire - Sumo in Ireland, Car-Sleeping in California

• [09:37–15:50]
  • News satire with Roberto Raona & Dani Piqueras on Ireland's first sumo club.
  • Discussion of U.S. student car parks as emergency housing; humor about the “luxury” of receiving a roll of toilet paper.
  • Quote:
    • Dani: “Belfast crea el primer club de sumo de Irlanda. ¿Qué os parece, pelirrojos tochos?” [10:12]
    • Nacho: “Chaval, el lujo. El lujo, luxury.” [15:22]

D. Otaku Culture & Interview with DC/Marvel Artist Belén Ortega

• [16:22–25:41]
  • Celebrating Día del Otaku, comic book artist Belén Ortega (first Spanish woman on "Batman" main series) shares career insights:
    • How internet forums gave her community in early days.
    • Differences between European and American comic industries.
    • Physical toll of artist work: “He estado un año en rehabilitación.” [25:03]
  • Notable Quotes:
    • Belén: “Cuando conviertes tu pasión en tu profesión hay algo que pierdes por el camino.” [17:33]

E. Christmas Presents: The Pressure of Handmade Gifts

• [26:46–29:25]
  • Alba shares the (comical) stress of being outdone by her sister’s elaborate, handmade “Aquí no hay quien viva” advent calendar.
  • Quote:
    • Alba: “Ahora estoy mal porque es como ¿qué le regalo yo a partir de ahora a esta niña?” [28:00]

F. Urban Trends: “Hobby Dogging” – Imaginary Dog Ownership

• [37:42–44:36]
  • Jorge Georgia introduces the German trend of walking and training imaginary dogs; over-the-top comedic analysis by the team.
  • Quote:
    • Jorge: “La moda alemana de sacar al parque a pasear a un perro imaginario.” [38:34]

G. Salseo De Los Famosos & “Noticias Etero” (Tongue-in-Cheek Macho News)

• [45:11–52:05]
  • Satirical segment about Cristiano Ronaldo rumored for Fast & Furious.
  • The Pope listed by Vogue among best dressed (riffs on papal fashion wins).
  • Quote:
    • Nacho: “Van a entrar los niños a ver la peli y van a salir con barba. Con barba y fumándose un puro de verdad.” [47:50]

H. Pueblos Especiales: La Puebla de Montalbán

• [52:15–57:07]
  • Listener Andrea promotes her hometown (Toledo), famous for its medieval festival “La Celestina” and delicious “melocotones de secano”.
  • Memorable moment: Comparing the town to “queso gruyere” for its underground caves.

3. The Carla Morrison Interview - Main Highlight

A. Introduction & Spain Impressions

• [74:01–74:33]
  • Carla Morrison joins, expresses love for Spanish food: “Con la tortilla, patata con cebolla.”
  • The team cements instant ‘good vibes’ – also tortilla preferences discussed.

B. Collaboration with Pablo Alborán: "Si te quedas"

• [74:33–79:14]
  • Carla details the making of the song; describes working in Paris as “mágico” and praises Pablo as truly “increíble”.
  • Song covers fragile hope and uncertainty at the edge of a relationship.
  • Quote:
    • Alba (about the lyrics): “Te has cansado de los Latin Grammy y vas ahora por el Nobel de Literatura.” [75:28]
  • The story of connecting over Instagram after seeing Pablo on El Hormiguero.
  • Carla: “Soñaba con colaborar con él y un día lo vi musicalizando unos carteles en El Hormiguero... y me escribe y me dice Carla cuando tú quieras.” [76:29]

C. Keeping Artistic Authenticity, Staying Independent

• [80:06–80:56]
  • Listener question: how she’s kept her style intact for years.
  • Carla: “Pues nada, ser yo misma. No sé. Yo sé quién soy. Si no sabes quién eres, te caes por cualquier cosa… en mi caso escucho mi corazón y mis heridas y de ahí salen las canciones y ya está.” [80:15]
  • Points out she's independent: “Soy la patrona.” [80:39]

D. Experiences in Spain: TV, Duets, and MIKA on "La Voz"

• [81:18–82:10]
  • Carla reflects on mentorship and TV experience; praises Mika’s language skills and energy on “La Voz”.

E. Carla, as Seen by Others / Impressions

• [83:24–84:26]
  • Played a clip of Esperanza Gracia imitating her on “Tu cara me suena” – Carla is touched and “halagada”.

F. Carla and Her Dogs: Tino & Chahuiwi

• [84:47–86:18]
  • On her “perrihijos”: Tino (Valentino) and Chahuiwi (a tiny chihuahua, name is a play on “no alcanza para chihuahua”).
  • Humorous, affectionate anecdotes about her dogs and their personalities.

G. Game: Ranking “Quedarse/Irese” Songs

• [86:18–88:52]
  • The team challenges her to blind-rank songs about staying or leaving. She puts Shakira’s “Si te vas” at #1 (over her own song with Pablo).
  • Quote:
    • Carla: “Shakira siempre será nuestra número uno.” [88:34]

4. Notable Quotes & Moments

• Holiday Analytics:
  • "Mi Erasmus es la música." (Alba) [06:33]
• On Comic Book Careers:
  • "Cuando conviertes tu pasión en tu profesión hay algo que pierdes por el camino." (Belén Ortega) [17:33]
• Carla Morrison, on Artistic Direction:
  • "Yo escucho mi corazón y mis heridas y de ahí salen las canciones." [80:39]
• On Overachieving Siblings:
  • "Ahora estoy mal porque es como, ¿qué le regalo yo a partir de ahora a esta niña?" (Alba) [28:00]
• On Christmas Songs:
  • "Satán, que es en sus manifestaciones, nos ha dejado este estilo musical para que recordemos que el mal puede salir de cualquier sitio. Y los villancicos son una fuente del mal." (Ana Morgade) [69:38]
• Guest Affirmation:
  • "Somos fans tuyos, pero sobre todo de Tino y Chahuiwi." (Nacho, after interview) [89:01]

5. Other Sections (Pop Culture, Listener Interaction, Light Satire)

• Trends like “hobby dogging” (imaginary dog walking) dissected for humor.
• Satirical masculinity segment “Noticias Etero”.
• Regular listener participation in “Pueblos Especiales”, with pride in hometowns and local traditions.
• Christmas advice from Ana Morgade: avoid excess, skip the carols, and embrace a spirit both festive and practical.
• Recurring holiday and pop culture jokes (Reyes Magos, secret Santa stress, villancicos from hell, etc.)

6. Flow & Style

The episode features the show's trademark fast-paced conversational style, fluidly switching between jest and sincerity. Guests are put at ease, and audience engagement is high. Moments of vulnerability (Belén Ortega on injury, Carla on independence) are balanced with relentless humor and playful ribbing between the hosts.

In Summary

This episode of Cuerpos Especiales blends heart with hilarity, mixing news, creative banter, and two distinctive artist interviews (Belén Ortega, Carla Morrison). The standout is Carla’s warmth, her artistic philosophy, and candid storytelling around her creative process and collaborations. A must-listen for fans of Spanish radio, music discovery, and holiday variety entertainment.

Recommended Segments for First-Time Listeners:

• Carla Morrison Interview: [74:01–89:22]
• Belén Ortega’s comic art journey: [16:22–25:41]
• Holiday gifting & sibling rivalry: [26:46–29:25]
• Satirical news & pop culture: [09:37–15:50], [37:42–44:36]