Podcast Summary: Nadie Sabe Nada | El chicle pegado bajo la mesa

Hosts: Andreu Buenafuente & Berto Romero
Date: June 26, 2021
Podcast: SER Podcast

Main Theme & Overview

In this episode, Andreu Buenafuente and Berto Romero bring their trademark improvised humor to a unique situation: they're displaced from their usual studio (seized by the viral podcast "Estirando el chicle") and relegated to a less glamorous room. This "downgrade" sets the tone for their witty explorations of ego, generational change, nostalgia, bodily functions, religion, and the absurdities of everyday life—always with self-awareness and mock seriousness. The show, as always, is about nothing and everything, but anchored by camaraderie, exasperated banter, and audience interaction.

Key Segments & Insights

1. Studio Displacement & Generational Shift

00:12 — 07:49

• Entry Point: The episode opens with Andreu recounting his struggles to enter the building due to a forgotten access card and ends up in a liminal “limbo SER” area.
• Studio Drama: The heart of the first segment is their displacement: "Han cogido nuestro estudio" [03:09], referring to “Estirando el chicle” taking over their studio.
• Aging & Replacement: Both hosts riff on how younger talent is on the rise and how the "old guard" is losing ground.
  • "La antigüedad no sirve para nada que a lo mejor es así" - Andreu [05:27]
  • "Esta sociedad a la gente mayor nos trata mal... nos vais arrinconando" - Berto [07:49]
• Meta Comedy: They make a show of their mock outrage while breaking the fourth wall about being professionals who’ll soon drop the facade.

2. Generational Banter & Aging

07:50 — 13:19

• Window Gags & Siren Interruptions: Street noise comes in through an open window, fueling complaints about the inferior studio.
• On Being Pushed Aside:
  • "Cada vez nos irán echando de más sitios" – Berto [07:39]
  • "El día que nos digan por qué no lo grabáis en un casete en vuestra casa ese día ya hemos tocado a los viejos" – Andreu [07:44]
• Personal Anecdote: Andreu and Berto grapple with their own ages and comically argue about whether Andreu is 55 or 56.

3. Podcast Ecosystem Satire

09:10 — 12:41

• Pop Culture Tangent: They riff on other podcasts, specifically mentioning Raúl Cimas and Javi Coronas’ “Brodel Tolkien.”
  • "Los podcasts caducan como los yogures" – Andreu [09:58]
• Surreal Gifting: Andreu describes being given a peculiar musical instrument by a podcast colleague, noting they “get the leftovers now that others have worked through the good stuff.”

4. Seasonal Malaise & Work-Life Reflections

12:41 — 15:28

• Fatigue: Both admit to being tired and ready for summer break.
  • "Yo estoy tan viciado... que yo ganas de irme no tengo, lo que me vence es la cabeza" – Andreu [13:06]
  • "Yo tengo muchas ganas de marcharme" – Berto [12:43]
• Nostalgia: Andreu recalls his youth, relating the difference between boundless energy at 20 and the present-day reality.

5. Andreu’s Radio Origin Story

15:28 — 19:18

• First Radio Jobs: Andreu reminisces about his early days at Radio Reus, including a summer when he begged not to go on vacation because he simply wanted to keep working radio.
  • "Yo era un motivado, desgraciado pero de aquella pasión estos lodos" – Andreu [19:04]

6. “Vamos con Medicina” – Health & Vaccination Chat

20:00 — 29:35

• Section Title Debate: They bicker playfully and at length over what to call Berto’s health segment (Medicina vs. Vamos con Medicina).
• Vaccination Side Effects: Berto explains (with performed reluctance) that since getting the COVID vaccine, his digestion improved, sparking anecdotes and gags about the secret side effects of vaccination.
  • "A mí me pasó con la segunda dosis... muchísimo tránsito continuo" – Andreu [25:31]
  • Memorable:
    • "Pero cagar mejor también es un título de un programa, ¿no?" – Andreu [23:31]
    • “Chen lo definió como que te deje probar un Mercedes” – Berto [25:07]
• Caveat: Later, Berto questions the placebo effect, suggesting perhaps nothing changed.

7. Listener Q&A / Everyday Philosophies

29:41 — 43:04

• Why Are Flan Containers So Hard to Scrape Clean?
  • Explored at length with feigned seriousness; they discuss flan packaging design—* “Esto está hecho para que cuando lo vuelcas que de la formita...”* – Andreu [30:03]
• Random Observations:
  • Berto jokes about "pestañear mucho" and claims it’s because his family “siempre tenía los ojos hidratados” [36:13].
  • Debates over the shape and naming of coins, “cara o cruz”.

8. Religious Symbols & Humor on Offense

40:05 — 43:04

• Why Choose 'Cross' on a Coin Toss? Leads to a deconstruction of religious symbolism.
  • "Llevan colgando en el pecho la herramienta de tortura y sacrificio de la época... Si la religión católica fuera más tarde, llevaríamos una silla eléctrica." – Andreu [41:03]
• Self-censorship: They joke about risking cancellation if they dive into religion, feminism, and independence all in one show [42:15].

9. Exhaustion & Self-aware Wrap-up

43:04 — End

• Burnout Anthem: Both improvise an “I’m burned out” song, listing off reasons for declining invitations [43:04].
• Running Gags: Bob’s rib allegedly broken by Francino’s embrace, more about being “left behind” as up-and-comers prosper.
• Meta Radio: Discuss installing a “micro para la gente que pase” for random studio visitors.

Memorable Quotes

• "Esto no es degradarse, es el declive..." – Berto, on losing their studio [05:36]
• "Que cagar mejor también es un título de un programa." – Andreu, about unexpected benefits of vaccination [23:31]
• "Los podcasts caducan como los yogures." – Andreu, on podcast overproduction [09:58]
• "De aquella pasión estos lodos." – Andreu, about his relentless early work ethic [19:18]
• "Si la religión católica fuera más tarde, llevaríamos una silla eléctrica colgada de una cadena de oro." – Andreu, irreverently discussing religious symbols [41:06]
• "No soy negativo, es que estoy cansado." – Andreu, on end-of-season fatigue [43:50]

Notable Moments & Timestamps

• Studio Displacement Drama: [03:09—05:36]
• Meta reflections on aging/work: [07:44—08:01]
• Gift of random instrument ("chulísimo") [11:34]
• On the need for vacation (and burnout): [12:41—13:19]
• Andreu’s early radio anecdote: [16:33—19:18]
• Berto’s digestion theory ("Medicina"): [22:04—25:31]
• Listener Q&A – Flan packaging: [29:41—31:03]
• Religion tangent (“silla eléctrica”): [41:06]
• End-of-season burnout anthem: [43:04]
• Lighthearted discussion about studio visitors & open mic: [44:47]

Tone, Style & Energy

The episode is a playful celebration of imperfection and passing the torch. The hosts mock their own supposed "decline", riff on bodily dysfunction, and lampoon institutional traditions—never missing the chance to turn a minor grievance into an extended bit. The language is colloquial, full of quick wit, improvisation, and the kind of jokes that depend as much on delivery as content. The mood is self-aware, blending heartfelt nostalgia, gentle ranting, and comforting absurdity.

Perfect for fans of sharp, conversational humor and the joy of two comedians at the top of their improvisational game—even when consigned to a lesser studio.