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Episode: Miércoles 11 de febrero de 2026
Hosts: Eva Soriano, Nacho García, Lalachús
Produced by: EuropaFM
Release Date: February 11, 2026
Overview
This episode of Cuerpos especiales dives into two major news items of the day with the show's signature comedic and candid style. Hosts Eva Soriano, Nacho García, and Lalachús dissect recent government actions against energy company cold calls and a proposed universal child benefit, all while weaving in personal anecdotes, quick banter, and playful challenges about Spanish identity and procreation.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Crackdown on Energy Company Spam Calls
[00:07–03:11]
- Context: The government has approved a royal decree targeting spam phone calls from energy companies. Offending companies may face fines between €600,000 and €6 million.
- Legal Update: Only consumers who’ve expressed clear consent can be called with commercial offers.
- Consumer Frustration: The hosts echo everyday frustrations with these calls, especially the awkward moments when both sides wait in silent confusion.
- Data Management Complaints: Nacho Garcia points out the absurdity of repeatedly having to clarify addresses or contract status:
“Yo lo que no puede ser es que cada vez que me llamen les tenga que– no, yo ya no vivo en ese sitio, no, yo ya no tengo el contrato ahí... Tiene que haber un Excel que apuntes a esas cosas.” (Nacho García, 01:28)
- Funny Anecdotes: Eva shares a story of unwittingly living without electricity for a while due to a mismanaged bank account:
“No me di cuenta de que no tenía bien la luz. Uy, no había puesto bien el número de cuenta... Y de repente un día me cortaron la luz.” (Eva Soriano, 02:18)
- Playful Sarcasm: Nacho jokes about the perils of DIY electrical fixes and shopping for bandages while recovering from electrical burns.
Memorable Quotes:
- “Nada me sienta peor que cuando descuelgas el teléfono y te quedas esperando porque en el momento que descuelgas les empieza a sonar a ellos como diciendo un tonto lo ha cogido…” (Eva Soriano, 00:56)
- “Si es que al final eres una víctima del sistema, Nacho.” (Eva Soriano, 02:43)
2. Universal Child Benefit Proposal
[03:11–04:54]
- Policy Update: The Spanish government is set to approve a universal child benefit of €200/month per child under 18, mirroring programs in other EU countries.
- Aim: The initiative is designed to directly combat childhood poverty and support families regardless of income.
- Comic Spin: The group debates tongue-in-cheek whether to have children for the benefit, with playful peer pressure about patriotism and the state of Spain’s demographics:
“No lo hagas por nosotros, hazlo por España. No eres tú tan patrio, Nacho García. Ignacio.” (Lalachús, 04:12)
- Mock Nationalism: Lalachús waves a Spanish flag and stokes an exaggerated call to national duty:
“Te estoy enseñando la bandera de España para que te venga el espíritu españolito. Y así quieras procrear para tener más hijos. Por y para.” (Lalachús, 04:29)
- Playful Deflection: Eva and Nacho deflect with jokes about dolls and dinner plans, refusing to succumb to comedic social pressure.
Memorable Moments:
- The group riffs about “having more kids for Spain” and the flag prop bit delivers a burst of patriotic satire.
- Running gag about Eva’s doll “Aramenita” used for comic effect as a stand-in for a real baby.
Notable Quotes & Timestamps
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On Annoying Spam Calls:
“Nada me sienta peor que cuando descuelgas el teléfono y te quedas esperando porque en el momento que descuelgas les empieza a sonar a ellos como diciendo un tonto lo ha cogido…”
— Eva Soriano [00:56] -
On Universal Benefit & Faked Conviction:
“No lo hagas por nosotros, hazlo por España. No eres tú tan patrio, Nacho García. Ignacio.”
— Lalachús [04:12] -
On Unexpected Consequences:
“No me di cuenta de que no tenía bien la luz... Y de repente un día me cortaron la luz.”
— Eva Soriano [02:18]
Segment Structure & Timestamps
- [00:07–03:11] – Energy company calls: government crackdown, personal stories, and routines.
- [03:11–04:54] – Universal child benefit: policy discussion, comedic pressure to have kids, patriotic banter.
- [04:54–end] – Closure of the trending topics segment with more light banter and a running dinner/cocido joke.
Tone & Style
The episode maintains a light-hearted, witty, and conversational style. The hosts blend current events with personal anecdotes and improvisational humor, making complex or frustrating news relatable and entertaining.
This summary should enable anyone to grasp the key developments, public reactions, and comic highlights from this episode of Cuerpos especiales, without needing to hear the full recording.
