Podcast Summary: "Cuerpos Especiales" – Pedro (Soria)

Podcast: Cuerpos Especiales
Host: Europa FM (Eva Soriano, Nacho García, Lalachús)
Episode: Pedro (Soria)
Date: March 17, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of "Cuerpos Especiales" spotlights the tiny Sorian village of Pedro as part of their regular "Pueblos Especiales" segment. Eva, Nacho, and Lalachús interview Susana, the rural ambassador for Pedro, who shares vibrant anecdotes, cultural traditions, and a heartfelt pitch for the survival and joy of Spain's "España vaciada" ("emptied Spain") through this unique, lesser-known village.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Introduction to Pedro

• Pedro is introduced as a tiny hamlet in Soria, with minimal infrastructure and a population that fluctuates widely depending on the season.
• Population:
  • Year-round: Approximately 2 inhabitants [00:44]
  • In August/Summer: Can increase to 100–200 as people return for holidays [01:46]

Life in Pedro

• Only one street, no store, no doctor, and zero phone coverage; "está en plena naturaleza" [01:10].
• It’s almost impossible to live there during winter, so most activity happens in summer and on long weekends.

Local Culture & Cuisine

• Typical food: Sorian torreznos (crispy pork belly) and homemade rosquillas (donuts) are highlighted as staples [02:08].
• Brief and humorous discussion about whether any resident is actually called Pedro. There are none [01:02].

Community Events

• In 2005, the nationally-known band Celtas Cortos performed a concert in Pedro during the local fiestas, achieved with help of “Goyo,” a local with connections to the band [02:25].

Village Identity

• The hosts banter about the village’s demonym. Options include “Pedreña” or “Pedro Lense,” but Susana says locals prefer “Pedrolos” for its affectionate, playful sound [03:01].
  • Quote:
    • Susana: "Nos gusta que nos llamen Pedrolos." [03:13]
    • Nacho: “Me flipa mucho Pedrolo. Tío, es que sois los mejores." [03:19]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Pedro's Resilience and Community:

  • Susana makes an impassioned case for Pedro’s place in Spanish rural life:

    "Pedro no es solo un lugar en el mapa, es origen, comunidad y un recordatorio de que nunca debemos olvidar de dónde vinimos. Que viva Pedro y larga vida, Luminaria." [04:26]

  • She references Pedro as both ancient and forward-looking, home to historic gems like the 7th-century Ermita de la Virgen del Val and new projects like Luminaria Sound.

• On Village Name Banter:

  • Eva and Nacho repeatedly joke about how neither resident is named Pedro and delight in the playful demonym “Pedrolo.” [01:02, 03:19]

Important Timestamps

• 00:31 — Susana introduces Pedro as a tiny Sorian hamlet.
• 01:37 — Population swells from 2 to ~200 in August.
• 02:08 — Sorian torreznos and rosquillas as typical fare.
• 02:25 — The 2005 Celtas Cortos village concert story.
• 03:01 — “Pedrolos” as the chosen nickname for villagers.
• 03:39 — Susana’s one-minute “why Pedro is the best” pitch, highlighting history, nature, the Ermita de la Virgen del Val, and Luminaria Sound.
• 04:43 — Traditional Pedro festival song plays and the hosts sign off with Susana.

Closing

The segment ends on a celebratory note, with the hosts playing the village’s favorite party song and reiterating how listeners can nominate their own villages for "Pueblos Especiales." Susana’s heartfelt defense of Pedro stands out as a vibrant tribute to rural Spanish identity and resilience.