Podcast Summary: Hoy por Hoy – "La última y nos vamos | Misión imposible: asomarse al vacío"
Date: October 23, 2025
Host: Àngels Barceló, with contributions from Tere, Severino, Iñaki, Ana Uslé, Pepe, and Lux
Episode Theme: Exploring everyday stories, fears, and personal anecdotes—with a comedic touch—plus a musical debut and a spotlight on the actress Amparo Larrañaga.
Overview
This lively episode of "Hoy por Hoy" delves into the team’s personal experiences and comical mishaps concerning vertigo and the very real fear of heights in their workplace—while showing how humor can uncover vulnerabilities. The segment transitions to debuting a new song and sharing a warm, inspiring glimpse into Amparo Larrañaga’s career and family legacy.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Facing the "Abyss": Team's Adventures with Vertigo
- The main group—including Tere, Severino, Iñaki, and Ana—recount a near-mishap on the office terrace, highlighting how routine moments can turn into mini-adventures.
- Tere describes unwittingly alarming her colleagues by sitting dangerously close to the edge:
- "Entonces lo puse en una repisa, lejos de mí, lejos del vacío." - Tere [01:29]
- Severino’s reaction is the focal point—his usually stoic demeanor is cracked by fear for Tere’s safety:
- "Es que yo me puse a temblar." – Severino [02:51]
- "Ella se sentó en el borde del precipicio... es la muerte segura." – Severino [02:24]
- Iñaki attempts to rationalize the danger, describing the architecture and banter:
- "Se empieza a acercar al abismo, pero agarrado a la pared, súper despacio..." – Iñaki [02:00]
Notable Quotes & Moments
- Host: "Bueno, pues parece que habéis descubierto el punto débil del hombre imperturbable." [00:30]
- Tere: "No me soltó, no me soltó. Me tenías agarrada de una forma el brazo. ¿Pero qué haces?" [02:52]
- General laughter and confessions about vertigo and heights add a relatable, lighthearted energy.
2. Confessions: Who Fears Heights the Most?
- As the terrace story unravels, more team members admit to a fear of heights.
- Pepe: "Yo tengo un vértigo espantoso... en un tercero ya me asomo al balcón y me tengo que sentar blanco en cualquier sitio." [03:39]
- Host: "Está claro que no vamos a hacer la cena ni la comida de Navidad en un parque de atracciones." [03:51]
- Iñaki: "A mí me da un cosquilleo en las piernas." [04:04]
- Even with fears, a playful childhood memory surfaces:
- Iñaki: "De niño en mi pueblo, siempre pensaba si salto de mi terraza a la del vecino llegaré." [04:07]
- Group sings “Hoy por hoy” jingle, reinforcing camaraderie.
3. Exclusive Music Debut: "La muerte y el amor no tienen cura"
- Lux introduces the premiere of a new song by Víctor Manuel, featuring Mikel Izal, noting the privilege of hearing it first on-air:
- "Porque estrenamos esta canción... Es de Víctor Manuel, es el adelanto de su nuevo disco y en ella colabora Mikel Izal. Se llama 'La muerte y el amor no tienen cura'." – Lux [04:52]
- The haunting, poetic refrain plays:
- "Si el amor no creciera hasta en las ruinas, podríamos dar la vida por perdida." [05:13]
4. Anecdotes with Amparo Larrañaga: Family, Careers, and Choices
- Lux reflects on interviewing Amparo, describing her as "la amiga, la que quieres ver todos los días" [05:13], always bringing lightness to tough moments.
- Ana Uslé reveals Amparo's surprising first career ambition and the influence her grandfather, actor Ismael Merlo, had on her:
- "Yo quería ser médico. Pero no, mi abuelo se empeñó en que tenía que dedicarme a esto. Me fui a vivir con él y de pronto me vieron encima de un escenario..." – Ana Uslé as Amparo [05:38]
- Amparo’s anecdote about the Bilbao fair highlights following her passion, comically contrasting medicine with theatrical life.
Memorable Quotes by Segment
| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:30 | Host | "Parece que habéis descubierto el punto débil del hombre imperturbable." | | 01:29 | Tere | "Entonces lo puse en una repisa, lejos de mí, lejos del vacío." | | 02:24 | Severino | "Ella se sentó en el borde del precipicio... es la muerte segura." | | 02:51 | Severino | "Es que yo me puse a temblar." | | 03:39 | Pepe | "Yo tengo un vértigo espantoso... Me tengo que sentar blanco en cualquier sitio."| | 04:52 | Lux | "Se llama 'La muerte y el amor no tienen cura.'" | | 05:38 | Ana Uslé | "Yo quería ser médico. Pero no, mi abuelo se empeñó en que tenía que dedicarme a esto." | | 06:19 | Host | "Pues mañana más, a partir de las 6, pongan el despertador." |
Important Timestamps
- 00:30–03:16: Terrace story, confessions, and team banter about vertigo.
- 04:45–05:03: Debut of Víctor Manuel & Mikel Izal’s song.
- 05:13–06:19: Interview segment highlighting Amparo Larrañaga.
- 06:27 onwards: Outro music reprises and closing sentiments.
Tone and Style
- Warm, humorous, casual, and peppered with laughter and quick-witted exchanges—typical of a close-knit team sharing real-life stories on Spanish morning radio.
- The episode weaves small daily anxieties with uplifting friendship, heartfelt music, and nostalgia for family traditions in the arts.
Conclusion
This “Hoy por Hoy” episode endears itself by exposing the “mission impossible” of appearing fearless—reminding listeners that even the most serene colleagues have nerves that tremble. The shift to music and theater celebrates resilience, the value of humor, and chasing personal passions with support from loved ones. A perfect morning blend of smiles, reflection, and fresh tunes.
