Podcast Summary: Más de uno – "Las mazmorras de Génova 13"
Host: Carlos Alsina (Onda Cero)
Date: February 10, 2026
Episode Overview
This episode of "Más de uno" blends political analysis and satire as Carlos Alsina and his collaborator, Peláez, dissect the recent closing rally of the campaign in Aragón, focusing on the presence of key political figures and the strategic missteps of Spain's Partido Popular (PP). Through humor and sharp commentary, the hosts critique the party's approach to combating youth voter migration, their association with controversial personalities, and the absurdity of certain campaign choices.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. PP Campaign Strategy Critique
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Peláez comments on the questionable decision to feature Vito Quiles alongside party heavyweights Azcón and Feijóo on the same campaign poster.
- Notable Quote [00:10]:
“Después de ver los resultados supongo que el genio que pensó que era buena idea estará siendo azotado en las mazmorras de Génova 13, que seguro que existen."
(After seeing the results, I suppose the genius who thought this was a good idea is being whipped in the dungeons of Génova 13, which surely exist.)
- Notable Quote [00:10]:
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Highlights the party's misreading of youth vote migration toward Vox, suggesting instead of addressing their differences with Vox, PP tried to emulate them.
2. Mockery and Satire of Internal Party Dynamics
- Peláez humorously imagines PP headquarters (Génova 13) as a dungeon decorated with pictures of Álvarez Cascos dressed as Hannibal Lecter.
- Memorable Image [00:20]:
"Me las imagino con fotos de Álvarez Cascos disfrazado de Aníbal Lecter."
- Memorable Image [00:20]:
3. Analysis of the Vito Quiles Factor
- Critiques the move to include Vito Quiles, who ran on the "Se acabó la fiesta" list in the European elections and outperformed Podemos, as detrimental for the PP.
- Notable Insight [00:40]:
"El resultado de unir a Vito Quiles con las siglas del PP ha terminado funcionando como una losa para el PP y como un resorte para su propio partido que quedó bendecido por Feijóo como opción legítima."
(The result of joining Vito Quiles with the PP was like a gravestone for the PP and a springboard for his own party, blessed by Feijóo as a legitimate option.)
- Notable Insight [00:40]:
4. Sarcastic Reflections on Political Messaging
- Peláez jokes that seeing Tellado (PP spokesman) praise Quiles reminded him of "Gilberto hablando de los chavales del frente como si fueran boy scouts."
- Suggests PP’s poor strategy: if they were worried about losing votes to the PSOE, maybe they would have invited Óscar Puente to the rally; or, as an exaggerated alternative to populism, propose even more outlandish participants.
- Memorable Line [01:00]:
"Si lo que querían era presentarse como alternativa al populismo quizá lo de Quiles haya sido poco ambicioso. Yo habría llevado quizá Desocupa, u organizado una velada de boqueo entre Jean Biff y uno del Parmar de Troya o una pelea de gallos..."
- Memorable Line [01:00]:
5. Absurdity as Political Commentary
- Pushes the satire further by joking that PP might as well have invited Abascal (Vox leader) and apologized for "robar a Proyecto unos cuantos miles de votos."
Notable Quotes & Moments
- [00:10] Peláez:
“...el genio que pensó que era buena idea estará siendo azotado en las mazmorras de Génova 13...” - [00:20] Peláez:
“Me las imagino con fotos de Álvarez Cascos disfrazado de Aníbal Lecter.” - [00:40] Peláez:
“El resultado de unir a Vito Quiles con las siglas del PP ha terminado funcionando como una losa para el PP...” - [01:00] Peláez:
“Si lo que querían era presentarse como alternativa al populismo quizá lo de Quiles haya sido poco ambicioso...”
Key Segment Timestamps
- [00:02] – Introduction: Tuesdays with Peláez.
- [00:03-01:35] – Main political commentary and satire on the campaign, PP strategy, and party personalities.
- [01:36] – Closing remarks and transition to news/timeslot update.
Tone and Style
The episode is characterized by sharp wit, political sarcasm, and playful banter between the host and Peláez. While the analysis is pointed and critical, the satirical undertone invites listeners to approach Spanish political campaigning with a dose of humor.
Summary prepared for those who missed this segment or want to revisit the morning’s sharpest moments in Spanish political humor.
