Podcast Summary: “La entrevista de Maya Pixelskaya en 'Cuerpos especiales'”

Podcast: Cuerpos especiales | Host: EuropaFM
Date: February 25, 2026
Guests: Maya Pixelskaya
Hosts: Eva Soriano (A), Nacho García (C), Lalachús (A/C)

Overview

This lively morning show episode centers on a fun and fascinating interview with Maya Pixelskaya, a true multi-hyphenate: presenter, podcaster, radio collaborator, painter, video game and history aficionado, and famously affable personality. Maya shares insights about her creative career, her unique interview formats, her favorite historical obsessions, best podcast moments, and gets put on the spot with lighthearted games and questions from the hosts and listeners.

Main Topics and Themes

1. Maya Pixelskaya’s Polifacética Career

• Introduced as the definition of “polifacética,” Maya is celebrated for her versatility.
• Maya jokes about the hosts' early-morning looks versus her “chapa y pintura extrema” (00:18–00:32).
• Compliments on Maya’s radio skills and her ability to work mics—unlike some previous guests (00:33–00:47).

2. The Podcast “Una vuelta más” – Interviewing With a Twist

• Format: Guests draw objects from colored balls instead of getting direct questions; the object inspires the next question (00:47–01:57).
• Quote: “Las preguntas no salen de un gachapón de las lootboxes de los 90... esos regalos le dan a entender por dónde vamos a tirar con la pregunta.” (B) [01:01]
• Notable moments: Discovered on-air that TV journalist Gloria Serra is a gamer—specifically, she plays a hunter elf in World of Warcraft and keeps Maya posted on expansions (01:25–01:42).
• Quote: “Gloria Serra organizando la raid” (B) [01:46]
• Guests rarely use their one question “comodín” to escape uncomfortable topics (01:59–02:05).
• Comparison to “El juego de la verdad” – but with more creativity and humor (02:05–02:19).

Colors and Topics in “Una vuelta más”

• Blue: Childhood
• Red: Love
• Pink: Geekiness/frikadas (Maya’s favorite)
• Black: “Moments duros” – tough/sad themes (02:19–02:29)
• Maya admits to delighting in “pink ball” questions about Roman emperors—revealing and defining, in her view.
• Quote: "Me gusta tu emperador romano favorito, Calígula. Eso define muchísimo a una persona." (B) [02:49]

Maya’s Go-To Questions to Reveal Personalities

• Favorite Roman emperor
• Favorite historical period
  Quote: "Un hombre hetero normalmente te va a decir... Imperio Romano o Segunda Guerra Mundial." (B) [04:09]

3. Surprising Moments with Podcast Guests

• Gloria Serra’s gamer confession as a standout.
• Roberto Leal’s Electronic Music Past:
  • Maya explains Roberto was in a group that used scaffolding in their industrial electronic shows (03:23–03:43).
  • Quote: "Era tan industrial que llevaban andamios." (B) [03:40]
  • Also, Roberto was once a rapper, showing his multifaceted talents (03:55–03:59).

4. Favorite Historical Periods and Dead People

• Hosts and Maya riff on what a preferred historical era says about someone:
  • "Cretácico" (dinosaur age) for dinosaurs (A) [04:22]
  • Roman Empire for people with a thing for togas (C/A) [04:40–04:46]
• Childhood dinosaur fandom: Maya recalls crying when she realized she’d never see a real dinosaur—a feeling shared by hosts due to “En busca del valle encantado” (05:01–05:28).
• Birds as dino descendants: “Si eres fan de los dinosaurios en el siglo XXI tienes a las palomas.” (B) [05:29] / Hosts comically debate the charm (or lack thereof) of pigeons (05:37–05:55).

5. Listener Questions & The “Baldur’s Gate” Story

• Listener asks about reunions of the “Cuarteto Alopécico” (Baldur’s Gate 3 multiplayer group) (06:37-07:01).
• Maya explains the group, consisting of well-known Spanish streamers and YouTubers, used a mod that made all characters bald, with regular Monday night sessions—currently paused due to scheduling (07:01–07:46).

6. Maya’s History Podcast: “Gente Muerta”

• Sixth season starts February 27. Structure: one historical figure, a historian, and a comedian per episode (07:52–08:06).
• Both hosts have participated: Nacho for Beethoven, Eva for Velázquez—Eva recalls recording in the Prado Museum, which was special (08:09–08:43).

Maya’s Favorite "Dead Person"

• The Marquis de Sade: “Mi muerto favorito, uno de los más top, es el Marqués de Sade. Es mi crush.” (B) [08:50]
  • Praises Sade’s eventful, controversial life; reminds listeners of the sadism link and that Sade is not being excused for his crimes (09:05–09:32).

Season 6 Sneak Peek

• Special guests include María Valverde (with her Beethoven-loving and piano skills). [09:46–10:03]
• Exclusive reveal: Season opens with Valverde and a surprising composer (10:10–10:13).

7. Maya’s Video Game Picks and Quirky Demos

• Currently obsessed with Lovecraft-themed graphic adventures; recently tried a psychiatrist simulator where you “prescribe” and chat with dynamically-responding AI patients (11:24–12:18).
  • Memorable bit: Maya admits to unnecessarily restraining a patient in-game—“le mandé que le sujetaran, el pobrecito no lo necesitaba” (B) [11:39].

8. A Game: "Rey de la pista" — Maya Chooses Her Favorite Dead Icon

• Hosts pit famous deceased personalities against each other:
  • Mary Shelley vs. Leonor de Aquitania – Mary Shelley wins (12:53–13:05)
  • Mary Shelley vs. Chiquito de la Calzada – “Chiquito anula a todos los demás” (B) [13:10–13:14]
  • Chiquito vs. Ramsés II – Chiquito still wins (13:16–13:28)
  • Chiquito vs. Marie Curie – Marie Curie wins (“simplemente porque no mató a nadie.”) (14:00–14:03)
  • Marie Curie vs. Caravaggio – Marie Curie chosen again (14:00–14:03)
• Final: Marie Curie is Maya’s winner [14:03]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On the interview style of "Una vuelta más":
  “Las preguntas no salen de un gachapón de las lootboxes de los 90... esos regalos le dan a entender por dónde vamos a tirar con la pregunta.” — Maya [01:01]

• On historical obsessions:
  “Tu emperador romano favorito. Eso define muchísimo a una persona.” — Maya [02:54]
  “Un hombre hetero normalmente te va a decir una de dos, o Imperio Romano o Segunda Guerra Mundial.” — Maya [04:09]

• On guest surprises:
  “Era tan industrial que llevaban andamios.” — Maya on Roberto Leal’s musical past [03:40]

• On favorite dead personalities:
  “Mi muerto favorito, uno de los más top, es el Marqués de Sade. Es mi crush.” — Maya [08:50]

• On gaming and dead icons:
  “Chiquito de la Calzada anula a todos los demás.” — Maya [13:13]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00–00:33: Maya’s multifaceted intro and in-studio banter
• 00:47–02:19: “Una vuelta más” format and ball-color question system
• 03:23–04:03: Most surprising podcast guests (Roberto Leal)
• 04:09–05:55: Favorite historical periods and dinosaur nostalgia
• 06:37–07:46: Listener Baldur’s Gate question and Maya explains the group
• 07:52–10:13: All about “Gente Muerta,” favorite dead figures, and exclusive season reveal
• 11:24–12:18: Maya’s video game (and psychiatrist sim) recommendations
• 12:18–14:03: Fun “Rey de la pista” game—Maya’s top dead icon choices

Closing

Hosts thank Maya for her energy and talent, celebrate her new podcast season and videopodcast, and invite her to return. Maya warmly reciprocates.

“Os espero con mis fiambres.” — Maya [14:25]

This episode is rich with playful, intelligent conversation, behind-the-scenes podcasting insights, quirky historical facts, and Maya’s signature mix of professionalism, humor, and nerdy passion. Perfect for anyone into history, gaming, or the world of Spanish pop culture podcasts.