Podcast Summary: Cuerpos especiales – Palacios de Benaver (Burgos)

Date: January 19, 2026
Hosts: Eva Soriano, Nacho García, Lalachús
Episode Focus: Discovering the charming, tiny village of Palacios de Benaver (Burgos) with guest Daniel, its resident medium and enthusiastic ambassador.

Episode Overview

This episode of "Cuerpos especiales" dives into rural Spain by featuring Palacios de Benaver, a minuscule pedanía in Burgos. Through their “Pueblos Especiales” segment, the hosts chat with Daniel, a lively transplant from Madrid and self-proclaimed "recordador de almas" (rememberer of souls), who paints a vivid portrait of life in a nearly deserted village, its traditions, supernatural stories, and what it means to find purpose.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introducing Palacios de Benaver

[00:27–01:17]

• Daniel, this week’s "embajador rural", introduces Palacios de Benaver.
  • Population: Officially 80, but reality is “vivimos 15 todo el año”, and often as few as 8 full-time residents.

    “He contado ocho.” (Daniel, 00:55)

  • Designated as a pedanía: "más pequeño que una aldea."

    "Esto es lo que es. En el municipio tiene el nombre de Pedanía, que es más pequeño que una aldea." (Daniel, 01:17)

• The voting mechanics for “Pueblos Especiales” are mentioned, but focus returns quickly to Daniel and his village.

2. Life in a Tiny Village

[01:17–03:29]

• Daniel shares his perspective as a Madrid native who moved to the village.
  • No stress, no traffic, just peace and simplicity.
  • Residents can all fit into one room during elections.
  • Rural pleasures: fresh air, few people, tranquility.

    “Es que aquí no hay ni atascos... dos calles.”

• Celebrations and local specialties:
  • Town’s main site: Monasterio de San Salvador, “el convento más antiguo de toda España” from the 11th century.
  • Local delicacy: “los mejores quesos de oveja,” produced with sheep seen roaming nearby; these are exported throughout Spain.
  • Fiesta in June: tortilla-making contest, communal music (ends early for elderly residents).

    "En fiestas hay más gente, pero... a eso de las once y media, doce, ya lo quitan por respeto a las personas mayores." (Daniel, 03:15)

3. Daniel, the Medium ("Recordador de Almas")

[03:29–05:28]

• Hosts reveal Daniel is the town’s medium.
  • Daniel prefers being called the “recordador de almas”.

    “Yo soy el médium, o lo que me gusta a mí decir, el recordador de almas.” (Daniel, 03:36)

  • Explains his abilities:
    • Can sense past, present, future, and contact the deceased—no physical tools needed, only energy, voice, or photos.
    • Focus is on helping people realize “uno no tiene nada que arreglar,” but rather to help them remember their true purpose and why they came into the world.

      “Lo que hago yo es recordar a la gente que uno no tiene nada que arreglar y quiénes son, qué energía tienen y para qué vinieron a la Tierra.” (Daniel, 04:37)

  • His wisdom:

    “Una vez que recuerdan eso... la persona empieza a vivir con realmente sentido, que es lo que buscamos todos.” (Daniel, 05:14)

4. Minute to Convince: Why Vote for Palacios de Benaver

[05:28–06:44]

• Daniel pitches Palacios de Benaver for “Pueblos Especiales” winner:

  • “Dices hola y te contestan todos”

  • More cats than residents.

  • Gardens, chickens, clean air, silence.

  • Life without alarms, haste, or traffic jams.

  • The baker delivers bread to your home (in pajamas!).

  • Ancient monastery, top sheep cheese, and—unexpectedly— UFO sightings!

    “Aquí hubo avistamientos ovnis. Que soy médium, cuando voy por la zona, noto la energía...” (Daniel, 06:08)

  • Memorable Joke:
    Nacho quips about Daniel sensing UFOs:

    “Huele a ovni, huele a marciano aquí que tira para atrás.” (Nacho, 06:35)

5. Rapid Spiritual Messages for the Hosts

[06:44–07:25]

• Hosts jokingly press Daniel for their life “purpose” in two sentences:
  • For Eva: “El origen de Eva es entender que sentir no es lo mismo que sufrir.” (Daniel, 07:08)
  • For Nacho: “Ceder no es lo mismo que amar.” (Daniel, 07:21)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Village Microcosm:

  “Vivimos casi 15 personas todo el año y hay más gatos en todo el pueblo que habitantes.” — Daniel, [05:44]

• Quality of Life:

  “No hay despertadores, no hay prisas, no hay atascos. De hecho, el panadero te trae el pan a casa y lo recoges en pijama. Eso… es calidad de vida.” — Daniel, [05:51]

• On Being a Medium:

  “Un médium es una persona que tiene… ver pasado, presente y futuro de una persona y contactar con fallecidos… Con la energía de las personas, o mediante la voz o una fotografía… recordar a la gente que uno no tiene nada que arreglar…” — Daniel, [03:52–04:37]

• Purpose for the Hosts:

  “El origen de Eva es entender que sentir no es lo mismo que sufrir.” — Daniel, [07:08] “Ceder no es lo mismo que amar.” — Daniel, [07:21]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:27–01:17] – Daniel introduces Palacios de Benaver
• [01:17–03:29] – Village life, attractions & fiestas
• [03:29–05:28] – Daniel as “recordador de almas” and his philosophy
• [05:28–06:44] – Daniel’s one-minute pitch for the village (includes UFO claims)
• [06:44–07:25] – Daniel gives custom spiritual insights for Eva and Nacho

Tone & Style

The episode is warm and playful, with Eva, Nacho, and Daniel trading light teasing and jokes, but also pausing to reflect on deeper themes about purpose and simplicity. Daniel’s rural advocacy is earnest, laced with humor and spiritual perspective.

This summary provides a complete picture of the episode’s quirks, wisdom, and small-village charm — perfect for listeners wondering whether to tune in or those wanting a quick “best of” digest.