Podcast Summary: Siempre es Lunes
Episode Title: PE Erre es más divertido que RD
Date: May 11, 2026
Host: Macetaminofen (Alexis)
Guests: Sol, Eduard, Georgie Veras Rubio, Adrián, Duarte
Overview
In this lively, irreverent episode of Siempre es Lunes, the panel, led by Macetaminofen (Alexis), dives into Puerto Rican chismes, pop culture, local news, social commentary, and plain old bochinche. The crew bounces from personal misadventures and everyday failures to eulogizing local legends (notably, basketball hero Piculín Ortiz), lampooning political antics, critiquing social media dynamics, and discussing both international and boricua pop culture moments. Expect banter, sarcasm, nostalgia, and plenty of Puerto Rican slang.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Opening Stories & Everyday Struggles
- Georgie’s Car Fiasco: Shares the saga of hitting a notorious pothole, breaking his “racanpiñón,” dealing with mechanical repairs and insurance ([02:36–06:39]).
“No es tan grande ni tan profundo, pero yo escucho un 'pla'... el aro se jodió.” – Georgie [04:43]
- Lost Wallet Story: Details anxiety when losing his wallet in a supermarket, only to have it returned via Facebook.
- Everyone’s Maintenance Woes: The group lampoons getting ripped off at auto shops and confusion over car parts ([07:55–09:32]).
2. Eye Health and Aging
- Sol’s Optician Visit: Talks about updating her prescription and the anxiety around wearing contact lenses, reflecting on aging and the peculiarities of vision after 40 ([11:01–13:09]).
- Lighthearted discussion about colored contacts, awkward trends in high school, and memories of teachers with obviously fake blue eyes ([13:23–14:13]).
3. Fashion, Gender, and Trends
- Boys ‘Stealing’ Girly Fashion: Sparked by a comment about “cacos” borrowing sparkle from the queer/gay scene ([15:26]–[16:10]).
- Societal Shifts: Panels note how men’s fashion is getting flashier, referencing birds’ mating behaviors for comic relief.
4. Tribute to Piculín Ortiz
- Eulogizing a Legend: Sol and Eduard share heartfelt memories and the impact of José ‘Piculín’ Ortiz on Puertorriqueño basketball ([17:14–18:01]).
“Piculín te hacía sentir seguro en la cancha.” – Gazú/Georgie [24:04]
- Coliseo Naming Debate: Discuss the Facebook boomer kerfuffle about renaming Coliseo Roberto Clemente to honor Piculín, opinions divided, and the generational impulse to “debate” anything online ([25:12–26:47]).
5. Social Media: Generational Wars & Fake News
- Boomers vs. Millennials: The crew pokes fun at how quickly Facebook users spread misinformation, fall for clickbait, and argue over trivialities ([31:33–32:13]).
- “La opinión es como el culo”: Everyone has one; no one’s is that special ([37:31]).
- Online Consequences: Reflect on how social media enables bad behavior that would never fly in real life ([38:01–38:30]):
“Antes el guapo sabía que te podían partir los tiempos…” – Georgie
6. Spirit Airlines Layoff & Bureaucratic Nonsense
- Workers left jobless, struggle to get unemployment due to company’s out-of-state registration ([38:47–40:48]).
- Jokes about government paperwork hell and outdated procedures (e.g., needing unlaminated Social Security cards).
7. U.S. Politics & Puerto Rican Commentary
- Old Politicians: Discussion on the advanced age of U.S. Congressional leadership, judges, and how “gente de 78 años” is running the U.S. ([43:36–44:02]).
- Political figures: Crossover with local politics; jokes about Giovanni Vázquez as sheriff/legislador ([45:01]).
8. Health Scares & Pandemic Nostalgia
- Hantavirus Cruise Incident: De-bunking sensationalism, comparing the media’s “panic” reaction to leptospirosis and COVID ([45:26–47:57]).
- Longing for Lockdown: Some panelists ironically wish for another short lockdown and reminisce about the early pandemic (“la Titi Wanda era” vs. “JGo era”) ([48:08]).
9. Met Gala, Wealth, and Moralizing
- Aida Torres Toro’s Post: Critiques the extravagance of the Met Gala amid global suffering. Panel reacts with sarcasm, questioning the sudden “awakening” ([52:38–53:33]):
“Me tomó por sorpresa mi indiferencia… el mundo no ha mejorado del año pasado.” – Sol paraphrasing Torres Toro ([53:33–54:26])
- Event Hypocrisy: Dissecting why people criticize only when Jeff Bezos is in the spotlight ([57:39]).
10. Pop Culture, Musicians, Fútbol
- Shakira & World Cup Song: Humor about her perpetual role as FIFA headliner, why some fans are excited and others roll eyes ([84:00–86:15]).
- Bad Bunny & Sabrina Carpenter rumors: Banter over celebrity shenanigans at the Met Gala and Bad Bunny’s supposed relationships ([89:25–92:22]).
- Machito Swing in “Boricuas con Talento”: Fondness for local meme figures and reality talent show absurdities ([104:12+]).
11. Viral Fame & Streaming Scandals
- Oscar Navarro Trollea a IshowSpeed: Oscar gives international streamer a plastic Christmas penis as a “cultural thing” – debate ensues on authenticity and internet outrage ([72:05–76:07]).
- On Viewer ‘Bots’: Panel unpacks local streamer controversies regarding inflated livestream numbers and fraud ([81:09–81:53]):
“Es como fraude, deberías ser… infles tus números para conseguir auspicio.” – Georgie
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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About potholes & Puerto Rican infrastructure:
“Ya mismo le celebramos el aniversario. Las próximas fiestas de la calle Boulevard hay que dedicárselas a ese [roto].” – Georgie [02:41]
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On the passing of Piculín Ortiz:
“Piculín es ese atleta que… nosotros lo estamos viendo desde que éramos niños” – Sol [17:34]
“Piculín te hacía sentir seguro en la cancha…” – Georgie [24:04]
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On generational beef:
“Por eso es que los boomers y el ChatGPT hay que mantenerlos aparte.” – Adrián [26:13]
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On social media validation:
“¿Por qué será que la gente piensa que su opinión tiene tanto valor? …la opinión es como el culo, tú sabes; todo el mundo…” – Eduard [37:31]
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Mocking the Met Gala moralizing:
“Mándale tu comida por FedEx y no joda.” – Eduard [55:14]
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On pandemic lockdown nostalgia:
“Yo necesito un break de todos ustedes de dos meses, tres meses sin nadie en la carretera.” – Adrián [48:10]
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On streaming/livestream bot fraud:
“Eso cae casi casi en cuestión de fraude, porque… infla sus números con granjas de bots … y consigue auspicio, atención, parado en cosas falsas.” – Georgie [81:19]
Timestamps of Important Segments
- [02:36–06:39]: Georgie’s pothole/auto repair disaster story
- [17:14–24:04]: Tribute to Piculín Ortiz and his legacy
- [25:12–26:47]: Coliseo Roberto Clemente renaming debate
- [31:33–38:30]: Social media/fake news/boomers/millennials discussion
- [38:47–41:32]: Spirit Airlines layoffs and administrative frustrations
- [43:36–44:02]: U.S. and PR gerontocracy & judges
- [45:26–47:57]: Hantavirus on a cruise ship – panic vs. reality
- [52:38–54:26]: Met Gala moral posturing; Aida Torres Toro’s critique
- [72:05–76:45]: Oscar Navarro pranks IShowSpeed, ensuing controversy
- [81:09–81:53]: Fake viewers and internet fraud discussion
- [84:00–86:15]: Shakira World Cup anthem debate
- [89:25–92:22]: Met Gala gossip, Bad Bunny-x-Sabrina Carpenter commentary
- [104:12+]: Machito Swing on "Boricuas con Talento"
- [115:01+]: Talent show fail montage and banter
Tone & Language
- The tone is informal, irreverent and highly colloquial – loaded with Puerto Rican slang.
- Sarcasm, self-mockery, and contagious laughter dominate.
- The dialogue is organic, frequently overlapping, and occasionally veers into light-hearted rants.
Concluding Notes
This episode stands as a microcosm of Puerto Rican culture: self-deprecating humor, a love of chisme, a cynical look at politics and fame, but with a real sense of community and warmth. It captures the quirks of daily life on the island—be it dealing with potholes, boomer Facebook chaos, or local streaming wars—and the way people process both tragedy and farce.
Listeners new to the show will leave with a sense they're “en el corillo” (in the gang), with all the laughter, nonsense, and nostalgia that entails.
“Esto no es un podcast, esto es una irresponsabilidad.” – Alexis [Intro]
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