Hoy por Hoy – El Concursazo desde Cádiz: Koki contra Dani
Podcast: Hoy por Hoy
Host: Àngels Barceló (SER Podcast)
Episode Date: September 26, 2025
Overview:
This live episode of Hoy por Hoy is a festive, humor-laden competition broadcast from the Palacio de Congresos in Cádiz. Host Àngels Barceló leads a distinctly local and lively quiz show between two charismatic Cádiz residents: Koki—a retired teacher, actress, and pionera del carnaval callejero—and Dani, a Cádiz city hall official and reigning “Doctor Honoris Cádiz”—an expert in all things related to the carnival and local culture. The playful series of challenges include guessing prices, word games, music, and Cádiz trivia in a vibrant, joke-filled atmosphere that celebrates the wit and spirit of the region.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Cádiz and the Sacred Pito de Carnaval (Carnival Whistle)
- Àngels playfully protests starting a contest in Cádiz involving the revered carnival whistle, highlighting local sensitivities and the city’s unmatched festive atmosphere:
- “¿En Cádiz un pito de carnaval? ¿Tú sabes lo que significa este instrumento musical sagrado, icónico?” (00:26–00:36)
- She jokes that even a funeral in Cádiz is more fun than a wedding anywhere else in Spain.
2. Introducing the Contestants: Colorful Cádiz Characters
- Koki: Retired teacher, street carnival pioneer, local legend. Recalled for a story about dressing as Spiderman and being ‘rescued’ from a bar’s bottle rack:
- “Se disfrazó de Spiderman y acabó metiéndose tanto en el papel que subió al botillero de un bar... tuvieron que rescatarla...” (01:40–02:08)
- Dani: Civil servant, expert in local culture—tested on non-local topics for a twist.
3. The ‘Precio Justo’ Game – The Price is Right, Cádiz Style
(03:09) Series of items typical of Cádiz culture with contestants guessing retail prices without going over:
- Funko Pop de Camarón de la Isla
- Koki: €36.75 / Dani: €40 (actual: €40.45) → Dani wins (03:59–04:07)
- Quote: “Punto para Dani. Son 40,45€” (04:04–04:07)
- Pito de Carnaval
- Koki: €4.50 / Dani: €7 (actual: €12) → Dani wins (04:35–04:46)
- Memorable aside about local pride in musical instruments.
- Pack of Gourmet Tuna Conservas
- Koki: €35.50 / Dani: €40 (actual: €54.44) → Dani wins again (05:14–05:22)
4. Sopa de Letras – Cádiz Wordplay
(05:43–08:12)
- Contestants choose letters; for each, a definition is given, and the correct word must be guessed.
- Koki’s playful misunderstanding for ‘P’:
- “Me ha puesto en un compromiso. En realidad es un trozo de pan.” (06:01–06:04)
- Results: Both score 4/5 (tie).
- Koki’s playful misunderstanding for ‘P’:
5. Who Sang It? Cádiz Edition
(08:22–09:59)
- Identify if a lyric is from Andy & Lucas or Los Rebujitos
- Koki and Dani use buzzer; high energy.
- Highlights local music, showcasing Cádiz’s influence on Spanish pop-flamenco.
- Memorable “¡Eso es Andy & Lucas!” crowd moment (09:17–09:19)
6. Cádiz Nautical Knowledge
(10:00–11:38)
- Fast-fire questions about the sea, Moby Dick, and Cádiz trivia:
- “¿De qué color era la ballena blanca de Moby Dick?” (10:23)
- “¿Qué animal predijo la victoria de España en el Mundial de Sudáfrica?” (Dani: "El pulpo" – correct) (11:04–11:05)
- “¿En qué región es típico pedir una marinera de tapa?” (Murcia) (11:17–11:26)
7. Hilarious Music Segment – ‘El Tarareo’
(11:43–14:06)
- Local musician Curro Serrano hums Cádiz-themed songs for contestants to guess.
- Koki instantly nails “Niña Pastori, la risa marinera” (12:19–12:23)
- Attempts at other songs elicit laughter, confusion, and sing-alongs with the crowd.
- Finale with Koki singing “La habanera de Cádiz” to loud applause.
- “Tengo una mola La Habana y el otro en Andalucía...” (13:35–13:38)
- Host’s proud exclamation: “¡Qué pedazo de coro!” (14:06)
8. Results and Good Spirits
- Koki declared winner, but both receive prizes. The tone is festive, egalitarian, and deeply appreciative of Cádiz’s humor and community.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Àngels Barceló’s opening homage (and gentle ribbing) to Cádiz:
- “Donde probablemente un entierro acabe siendo más divertido que la boda en cualquier otro lugar de España...” (00:14–00:24)
- Contestant banter on guessing prices, especially Koki's witty insistence on local slang and jokes.
- “Y si es humana...” – Koki, when asked for a ‘trozo de pan’ (kind person or literally bread) (06:04–06:06)
- Laughter peaks during the ‘marinera de tapa’ segment, audience and hosts break into fits.
- “No puedo contestar porque se está haciendo pis encima de la risa...” (11:26)
Key Timestamps
| Time | Segment | Notes | |------------|----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:09 | Intro & Cádiz Jokes | Àngels introduces theme, local jokes | | 01:40 | Contestant Introductions | Koki & Dani’s backgrounds, local legends | | 03:09 | "Precio Justo" Game Begins | Cádiz pop culture retail guesses | | 05:43 | Sopa de Letras | Cádiz-centric wordplay | | 08:22 | Lyrics Challenge: Cádiz Pop | Andy & Lucas vs. Los Rebujitos | | 10:00 | Maritime Knowledge Quiz | Cádiz/Naval Trivia | | 11:43 | Music Humming Challenge ("El Tarareo") | Guess-the-song, much laughter, singalong | | 14:06 | Finale & Prize Announcement | Koki wins; mutual congratulations |
Tone & Language
- Playful, irreverent, local pride—the hosts and contestants bounce between Cádiz in-jokes, wordplay, and show a contagious sense of camaraderie.
- Memorable moments often happen when local culture and humor interject into the quiz format, making this a celebration of Cádiz as much as a radio contest.
Summary Verdict
This episode is a rich, hilarious, and well-paced celebration of Cádiz culture, deftly hosted by Àngels Barceló. It’s a brilliant mix of local pride, sharp audience participation, and inventive games—with memorable music moments and genuine warmth between both contestants and hosts. Even listeners unfamiliar with Cádiz will find themselves drawn in by the humor and spirit radiating from the episode.