Podcast Summary:
El Bueno, la Mala y el Feo
Episode: ¿Es infidelidad tener relaciones con un robot?
Date: 16 January 2026
Hosts: Raúl Molinar (El Pelón), Paola Sasso (La Mala), Andrés Maldonado (El Feo)
Overview
In this lively and comedic episode, the trio tackles a provocative question: Is it infidelity if your partner gets intimate with a humanoid robot? The conversation delves into technology, relationships, jealousy, gender dynamics, and modern sexuality. With classic banter, playful teasing, and caller participation, they explore differing viewpoints and the emotional, ethical, and practical implications of sex robots entering daily life.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. The "Pregunta Difícil": Is Sex with a Robot Cheating?
- [02:20-02:34] Paola introduces the episode’s main question—if having sex or a relationship with a robot constitutes infidelity.
- The hosts share their gut reactions, displaying mixed feelings and humor.
2. What Are These Robots Like? Technology & AI Explained
- [03:10-04:00] The crew describes advanced sex robots:
- Realistic human-like skin and hair
- Artificial intelligence: can "learn" your preferences and personalize interactions, much like ChatGPT.
- Robots can respond to users, creating intimacy and a semblance of emotional connection.
3. The Emotional and Ethical Debate
- Paola admits she wouldn't like her partner having sex with a robot:
- "Neta no me gustaría que mi pareja se estuviera ahí cenando un robot." [04:36]
- Raúl/El Pelón and El Feo play devil’s advocate, asking if it's really that different from other “tools” couples might use for pleasure.
4. The Slippery Slope of Robot Intimacy
- The possibility of forming full relationships (not just for sex, but emotional companionship).
- Jokes about naming the robot, jealousy if a partner invests more time with the robot than their real partner, and robots with advanced features (walking, talking, eating…).
5. Is It Different From Using Toys/Vibrators?
- [13:35-14:15] Caller Ana argues that for women, using devices is normalized and that robots are just a high-tech version; society's perception should adapt.
6. Cost and Accessibility
- [09:17-09:31] Robots range from $16,000 to $28,000.
- Laughter about “sharing a robot” among friends and jokes about robots being “cheaper” than real partners in the long run.
7. Callers' Opinions: Infidelity or Not?
- José [10:34]: Thinks it's not infidelity, compares robots to female sex toys.
- Another caller [11:21]: Says he would not feel betrayed if his partner used a robot, suggesting it's more like a tool than a real affair.
- Alfonso [15:00]: Prefers a partner uses a robot over having affairs with other people.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Paola (La Mala) [04:36]:
“Neta no me gustaría que mi pareja se estuviera ahí cenando un robot.” - Raúl (El Pelón) [09:43]:
“Cuando una mujer te dice me duele la cabeza, el que está fallando eres tú. Porque cuando el hombre es bueno en su chamba, la mujer no tiene dolores de cabeza.” - Ana (Caller) [13:50]:
“¿Cuántos años llevamos las mujeres con los vibradores? Es un robot, lo mismo...” - Andrés (El Feo) [15:27]:
“Es mejor que anden con el robot que con muchas mujeres… con las mujeres puedes agarrar alguna enfermedad...” - Paola [15:58]:
“Se vale arrepentirse uno, cambiar de opinión. Hombres, tengan su muñeca… Jacob Elordi, dos por uno. Jacob Elordi para llevar, comiendo por favor.”
Listener Interaction & Opinions (Timestamps)
- [10:34-14:28] Multiple callers chime in with opinions, reflecting generational divides, gender nuances, and the evolution of intimacy.
- A recurring theme is that as technology changes, so too must our understanding of relationship norms.
Tone & Humor
- The hosts keep the discussion lighthearted, using playful banter, sarcasm, and classic Mexican humor.
- They joke about robots as replacements for nagging or high-maintenance partners, and even as a way to avoid "headaches" in relationships.
- “Compartiendo la robot” escalates to comic routines about robot-sharing and playful jealousy.
Important Segments with Timestamps
| Segment | Timestamps | Highlights | |--------------------------------------|--------------|---------------------------------------------| | Main question introduced | [02:20-02:34]| The “Pregunta difícil” set up | | Tech/AI deep-dive | [03:10-04:00]| How realistic and advanced robots are | | Hosts’ initial stance | [04:36-05:12]| Paola objects, hosts tease her | | Robots as ‘partners’ | [07:07-08:00]| Emotional connection discussion | | Price and jokes about sharing | [09:17-09:56]| Details on cost, humor ensues | | Callers weigh in | [10:34-15:13]| Differing listener opinions | | Gender perspectives | [13:35-14:15]| “Vibrators vs robots” debate | | Paola’s comic send-off | [15:58] | “Jacob Elordi dos por uno” |
Conclusion
True to the podcast’s spirit, the episode offers a raucous, insightful, and sometimes surprising take on tech, sex, and fidelity. While opinions are divided, most agree that the definition of infidelity is evolving with technology—and that, ultimately, each couple will have to draw their own lines.
For those who missed the episode:
You'll laugh, cringe, and maybe think a little harder about what love and loyalty mean in a future full of AI companionship… and sex robots.
