Podcast Summary: "La última y nos vamos | Los misteriosos Donate"
Podcast: Hoy por Hoy, SER Podcast
Host: Àngels Barceló
Date: December 9, 2025
Overview
In this lighthearted episode of Hoy por Hoy, Àngels Barceló and her recurring collaborators unravel the enigmatic aura surrounding "los hermanos Donate," who have become subjects of intrigue within the team due to their guarded personal lives. The discussion spins into comedy about secrecy, workplace dynamics, and dives briefly into the science of adolescence through expert insight. The episode rides on humor, camaraderie, and curiosity about the mysteries people keep, contrasted with those who overshare.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Mystery of the Donates
The segment opens with playful speculation about the secretive nature of "los hermanos Donate," their origins, and what they might be hiding.
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Introductory Banter:
[00:19] – The co-hosts joke about ending the day with the abolition of "el amigo invisible," setting a humorous tone. -
Setting the Problem:
[00:33] Investigator: “Hoy queremos hacer plural esta canción. ¿Quién es ese hombre? Con ¿Quiénes son esos hombres? Porque hay una duda que nos come a todos por dentro, que es ¿Quiénes son verdaderamente los hermanos Donate?”- They express collective curiosity about the mysterious colleagues.
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Failed Investigation:
[01:26] Investigator describes attempts to dig up details, including a call to a supposed hometown’s city hall:“He llamado al supuesto ayuntamiento de su supuesto pueblo... Ay, Dios mío, no hay manera.”
- The town officials deny knowing anyone by the surname Donate, leading to more laughs.
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Self-Parody and Acceptance:
[02:15] Pozondero, playing along, apologizes for putting on a fake accent, emphasizing the absurdity:“Que quede claro que desde aquí yo como Pozondero y mi hermano como pozondero también pedimos perdón.”
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Reflections:
[02:53] Pozondero:“Vivimos en una época en que cuando no cuentas qué haces en tu vida, te conviertes en alguien misterioso.”
- Team members agree modern society finds reticence suspicious amidst over-sharers.
2. Workplace Openness vs. Mystery
The dialogue draws distinctions between colleagues who share everything and those who maintain privacy.
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Àngels Barceló laughs:
[03:10]“Sabéis mucha más información de Tere y de mí de la que necesitamos.”
- There's a tongue-in-cheek acknowledgment that others, such as her and Tere, overshare by comparison.
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Self-Identification:
[03:16]"Yo totalmente estoy en ese equipo y mi Tere también." – Àngels Barceló
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On Inquisitiveness:
[03:26]–[03:40]
The Donate brothers' traveling secrecy becomes a running joke, with Pozondero pretending to be the weaker, more talkative sibling who must be kept "on a leash" by his brother.
3. Humor About Secrecy and the 'Amigo Invisible' Ritual
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Interplay about whether their travel destination matters, speculation it might have been mundane, and tying it to "el amigo invisible:"
[04:04] Co-host:
“Pero no era un sitio donde tú pudieras comprar el amigo invisible, porque si has estado fuera, un regalito de fuera…”
More joking about gifts and possible lottery tickets ensue.
4. Musical Tribute & Generational Reflections
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Noting the passing of Jorge Martínez (Ilegales), the team chooses to end with one of his songs, weaving together nostalgia and current events.
[04:46] Àngels Barceló:
"Así que nos vamos a despedir. Despedimos el programa con su música..."
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The discussion slides into a humorous lament about the team’s "permanent adolescence," tying it to misunderstandings across generations.
5. Expert Insight: The Science of Adolescence
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Psychiatrist Beatriz Martínez, coordinator at Hospital Niño Jesús, offers a scientific explanation of the adolescent brain, demystifying why emotions in teens are so intense.
[05:26] Beatriz Martínez:
“Nuestro cerebro... va a desarrollarse desde la parte posterior a lo anterior. Y ese frontal es el filtro del cerebro... Yo les digo a veces a los niños en consulta que es el director de orquesta... Lo último que se desarrolla... es el director de orquesta, ojo con ese filtro.”
She continues with a memorable Star Wars metaphor:
“La amígdala es como el lado oscuro de la Fuerza, porque ahí está todo lo que no puede ser un caballero Jedi. El amor, la pasión, la rabia, el miedo... las vamos a ver mucho más polarizadas, mucho más extremas.” [05:45]
- The team relates this science back to their own "adolescent" dynamics.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Playful Frustration at the Donates’ Mystery
[01:07] Investigator:"Se han ido de puente que no incumbe a nadie a dónde se han ido... Hoy han dicho que habían venido de Islandia. Entonces, como no sabemos nada."
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Modern Paranoia About Privacy
[02:53] Pozondero:"Vivimos en una época en que cuando no cuentas qué haces en tu vida, a partir de ahí te conviertes en alguien misterioso."
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On Adolescent Emotions—The Jedi Analogy
[05:26] Beatriz Martínez:“La amígdala es como el lado oscuro de la Fuerza, porque ahí está todo lo que no puede ser un caballero Jedi.”
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:33 – Introduction of the Donates’ mystery
- 01:26 – Investigator's call to the (fictional) hometown
- 02:53 – Modern attitudes to privacy
- 03:10 – Comparing oversharers and secretive types
- 05:26 – Dr. Beatriz Martínez explains adolescent brains with Star Wars reference
- 04:46 – Announcement & tribute to Jorge Martínez (Ilegales)
Tone & Atmosphere
The episode follows the Hoy por Hoy tradition of mixing serious themes with playfulness, characterized by camaraderie, witty banter, and a lightly satirical outlook on workplace dynamics and society’s relationship with privacy. The discussion is relatable, lively, and interspersed with pop culture references and humor.
Conclusion
This episode is a fun, meta-reflection on how mystery and transparency play out in daily life and work—and how, even in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, sometimes the biggest laughs come from what remains unknown. The session ends with a musical tribute and a reminder of their own "permanent adolescence," tying personal quirks back to universal, scientific truths.