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Narrator/Host (0:00)

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George Rivera Rubio (0:11)

Siempre Nos Une.

Maceta Minofen (0:12)

Otro episodio más de Siempre el lunes. Siempre el lunes.

George Rivera Rubio (0:18)

Siempre el lunes, amiguito. Bienvenidos a Siempre el lunes, Un podcast real hasta las tetas. Porque nosotros no.

Él Come (0:32)

Lunes.

George Rivera Rubio (0:32)

Quisiera tener tu ánimo, George.

Él Come (0:35)

Exactamente. Lunes. Semana de Acción de Gracias.

George Rivera Rubio (0:40)

¿No se hace nada esta semana?

Él Come (0:42)

Sí, sí, sí, ya por ahí pasó. Ya pasamos el negro, el viernes negro.

Maceta Minofen (0:47)

No, todavía esta semana.

Él Come (0:49)

Ah, bueno, el viernes.

Maceta Minofen (0:56)

Estaba viendo lo que compré y dijo, ¿Pero por qué no salió tan barato?

Él Come (0:59)

Yo me quiero ir de vacaciones, cabrón.

George Rivera Rubio (1:01)

Me salió 120, ¿Verdad?

Él Come (1:05)

Yo creo que se equivocaron. Mira, Gorillo y el Happy Monday 2.0 y el resto de los Disposables se fueron. Soldados se vende. Pero mira las flores de Vidal que son ricas de verdad. Cultivadas en el primer greenhouse de cannabis en Puerto Rico, mano. Pruébense el 40 years, el black Dog, Lucy Dog, Melon, Stompers, Donkey Punch, Black Magic, Boba Kush, White 99, MIG, violetón y gas no white. Firulais. Firulais. Esto me gusta. No la voy a probar. Sunday Delight, las puedes conseguir todas. Y los demás productos vitales, los dispensarios Tetra que están en Humacao, Trujillo Alto, Carolina, Guaynabo, Carolina, Manatí, Vegabaja, Ponce Dorado, Bayamón, San Juan, Fajardo y Añasco. Y si usted anda sin licencia de paciente, no, no, no, no, pues sáquela libre de costo en encantotri. Com slash getgu. ¿Tu código favorito? Lunes.

George Rivera Rubio (2:03)

Summary

Podcast Summary: Siempre es Lunes

Episode: ¡El Mundo versus Anuel!
Host: Macetaminofén (Maceta), with George Rivera Rubio, Jibara Bicha (Marisol), Kenita Fit (Guzabra), Él Come
Date: November 25, 2024

Main Theme / Purpose

This episode dives into the latest chismes y bochinches (gossip and drama) from Puerto Rico’s pop culture, politics, and music scenes, centering on the current wave of feuds involving reggaeton star Anuel, as well as other trending scandals and lighthearted discussions—from local movie releases and Boricua traditions to festival plugs and personal anecdotes. The show's tone is irreverent, sharply witty, and intentionally "non-intellectual," promising to drop listeners' IQs for the sake of laughter and entertainment.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Black Friday and Thanksgiving Recap

Panel banters about Black Friday spending, feeling maybe the discounts weren’t worth it.
- Maceta: “Estaba viendo lo que compré y dije, ¿pero por qué no salió tan barato?” (00:56)
They joke about wanting vacation and being exhausted post-Thanksgiving.
Humorous take on cannabis deals and dispensary shoutouts, including detailed strain recommendations.

Boricua Movie “La Super” Screening

Maceta raves about the nostalgia triggered by the recent screening of a film about Puerto Rican wrestling icons.
- Maceta: “Fue un golpe heavy de nostalgia... un pedazo de historia de la cultura popular puertorriqueña y está muy bien hecho.” (04:42)
The panel reminisces on the golden era of local wrestling, the cast performances, and the strange phenomenon of having “el asesino más querido” (the most beloved murderer) as a public figure.
Honest commentary on production value: “Se nota un poquito que el presupuesto estaba apretado. Pero en términos generales, yo lo chupó completo.” (06:24)

Personal Mishaps: Cannabis “Gomi” Story

Kenita confesses to paranoia after eating an edible, convinced she was being followed while driving.
- Kenita: “Yo di como tres vueltas pensando que el carro me estaba persiguiendo...” (09:31)
Lessons in Uber Eats as a safer option for those under the influence.

Salsa, Fiestas, and Generational Shifts

Discussion on attending old-school salsa events, generational changes in party culture, and the sartorial choices of salseros.
Comment on how young people are now rare at these events, surrounded more by older folks talking about aches and pains.

Chismes Políticos: “Vistas de la transición”, LUMA & Puerto Rican Politics

Deep(ish) dive into why the LUMA energy contract in Puerto Rico is so hard to dissolve.
Critique of political theater and the government’s handling of major concessions with controlled sarcasm and skepticism:
- Jibara Bicha: “La gente siempre la cogen de pendeja porque ellos lo deciden.” (16:17)
Riffing on the enduring struggle with utility management and the public’s dashed hopes for change.

Boricua Holiday Traditions Under Threat

Amusing complaints about new travel restrictions: you can’t take pasteles or coquito (traditional holiday foods) to relatives stateside due to USDA rules.
Panel laments that younger generations “no saben hacer pasteles” and jokes that girls only know how to pose for OnlyFans, not cook holiday staples.
- George Rivera: “Menos like, más manitos que cocina.” (22:22)

Male Contraception, Vasectomies, and Roe v. Wade

Discussion on the spike in vasectomies after recent policy changes in the U.S. and the rise of male responsibility in contraception.
Laughter ensues at the group’s naïve misunderstandings about Plan B and birth control logistics.
Maceta: “Siempre se le ha echado los 20 de evitar los embarazos a las mujeres.” (32:15)

Changing Eye Color: Dangerous New Trend

The hosts mock the new plastic surgery fad of changing eye color for vanity, raising serious risks of blindness.
- Jibara Bicha: “Yo no sé cómo alguien puede ser tan retardado de por tener los ojos azules, exponerse a que te vayas a quedar ciego..." (35:27)
Point made that medicine is often repurposed for aesthetics (Viagra, Ozempic, etc.), with mixed consequences.

Barranquitas Entre Páginas – Book Fair Spotlight

Special guest Sia Mirali shares details on Puerto Rico’s biggest book fair and its focus on local and independent authors.
- Sia Mirali: “Nunca fue mi intención que fuera la feria de libros más grande de Puerto Rico..." (48:27)

Patreon Shoutouts & Community Interaction

Description of their Patreon community, aftershows, and how listener suggestions drive episode topics.

Main Segment: The World Versus Anuel (Reggaeton Drama)

[Starts ~55:50]

The Music Feud

Recap of ongoing beef between Farruko, Anuel, and now Arca in the reggaeton world:
- Farruko said there’s no real reggaetón left in PR, which led Anuel to throw shade.
- Anuel called Farru “Trili”; Farru replied with botched Christian insults, e.g.: “Soy tan cristiano como tú de bandido.”
- Arca chimes in, always ready to stir drama or drop a track.
Commentary on billboard “tiraeras” and open threats, with a satirical dig at how music feuds now get advertised on billboards.
- George: “Ya podemos amenazarnos por billboards." (58:14)
Anuel’s resilience is admired:
- George: “Anuel ha perdido todas las tiraderas… y el cabrón tiene la cara de volver a salir y te insulta otra vez…” (60:06)
Hosts openly support Anuel as the underdog, loving his unbothered and “invincible” attitude.

Notable Quotes on Anuel Section

“A mí me gusta cuando sale los live y él mismo se ríe de un chiste bien estúpido... yo los quiero por retardado.” – George (56:12)
“Por esa consistencia que tiene, yo tengo que dárselo porque no lo puedes vencer.” – George (60:41)
“Todos están prendiendo a Anuel y yo lo llevo reñido de mi corazón porque él no se deja.” – Maceta (59:59)

More Chismes: La Comay v. Manny Manuel

[Starts ~64:07]

The panel discusses gossip that talk show puppet La Comay spread about merenguero Mani Manuel supposedly relapsing.
Mani clarifies in a Molusco interview that he’s only struggled with alcohol (not drugs) and that rumors were unfounded.
The hosts reflect on how old TV personalities (esp. “Cobo” Santa Rosa) sometimes manufacture chismes when actual news is scarce.
- Jibara Bicha: “Esto fue un bochinche de estos viciosos parece. Mira, la semana pasada estuve bien lenta para bochincher..." (66:38)
- George, passionately: “Respeten a Cobo. Cobo es el tío de Puerto Rico.” (67:24)

Obsessions & Celebrity Stalking

Discussion of Veronique (media personality) having a long-term female stalker who sends threats—parallels drawn to a past case with a notorious local harasser (“Medea”).
Cautionary tales on cyber-harassment, legal limitations, and personal security.

Food, Prices, and Boricua Complaints

Cost of Living: Eggs Edition

Eggs are more expensive than ever—even above U.S. prices due to bird flu and inflation.
- Jibara Bicha: “Ahora mismo esta subida es 40% más alta que el promedio.” (28:01)
Stories about backyard chickens and queasy reactions to unusual eggs.

Charity and Good Causes

Giving Tuesday & Concerts

Comedians and artists organizing drives for food, guitars, and toys to benefit local charities.
- Misunderstandings and jokes (i.e., Alex Díaz’s failed joke about feeding dogs at concert events) lead to minor social media outrage.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

On Old-School Wrestling: “El fanático número uno del Invader es el Invader.” – Maceta (07:00)
On Passing Down Traditions: “Nunca te va a quedar igual porque tú aprendes, yo por lo menos yo cocino muchas cosas a ojo.” – Jibara Bicha (24:24)
On Medical Fads: “La gente utiliza cosas médicas… No necesariamente para lo que es, ejemplo perfecto la Viagra…” – Maceta (36:14)
On Anuel: “Anuel está haciendo la cherry ahora mismo...” – Kenita Fit (59:59)
On Stalker Behavior: “Me alegro que es una persona que está bien loca para el carajo...” – Jibara Bicha (71:53)

Useful Timestamps

00:56 – Shopping remorse and cannabis chat
04:42 – Movie “La Super” nostalgia
09:31 – “Gomi” paranoia story
16:06 – LUMA contract politics
22:24 – Pastel-making generational gap
25:43 – Egg price discussion
32:15 – Vasectomy and birth control talk
35:27 – Changing eye color rant
48:27 – Book Fair interview
55:50 – Start of “El Mundo versus Anuel”
60:41 – On Anuel’s resilience
66:38 – La Comay/Manny Manuel chisme
72:21 – Cyberstalker “Medea” case
81:18 – Alex Díaz's pet joke backlash
85:41 – Explanation of “Giving Tuesday”
94:33 – Pet charity run plug

Tone and Language

Puerto Rican vernacular, casual & full of local slang/phrases
Blunt, sometimes crass, always self-aware and tongue-in-cheek (“Esto no es un podcast, esto es una irresponsabilidad”)
Panel dynamic: constant ribbing, contradiction, and playful “bullying”

Closing

The episode is a chaotic blend of hilarious everyday life, culture critique, playful attacks on public figures, community spirit, and love for Puerto Rican tradition. While chismes abound, genuine concern for local issues and mutual support is clear—even if the hosts never admit it with a straight face.

If you’re looking for Boricua chismes, sharp sarcasm, culture commentary, and unfiltered takes on everything from reggaeton to pernil, this is your episode.