Nostalgia will spark a reunion for Foam At Christmas. Seventeen years have passed since Guillermo Fesser and Juan Luis Cano left the radio show that had become a cultural reference in humor for generations. Movistar Plus+ will debut on Tuesday, December 26. Foam rubber, recombination, a special audience-meeting recorded in a theater on the 6th. This isn’t merely a radio show; Gomaespuma explores new ground. In an interview, the comedians described it as a way to start the day with a smile and face what lies ahead with optimism.
A reunion where the duo recalls the best moments of their history and the standout segments of their shows. “We are in a nostalgic era. Our generation starts to reflect and value memories after turning sixty,” Fesser notes. Cano adds: “Nostalgia is always beautiful, memories that do not hurt.” The Foam Foundation is a nonprofit organization that promotes culture and education for disadvantaged communities worldwide.
Complicity on stage
The theater gathering confirmed that the bond and onstage chemistry between the two remains strong. “Foam rubber is a phenomenon that happens when two people come together,” Fesser admits. “Year after year, with no rehearsal, it still surprises me. It binds us as tightly as ever.” Cano describes the ongoing sense of complicity and the renewed tension and emotion felt in live performances.
The event was not solitary. For an hour, a long-time collaborator joined the hosts. Candida Villar, a reviewer of the film “As Bestas,” joined the conversation alongside actor Brianeitorchef José Andréssinger Rozalensinger José Merceactor Luis Zahera, former national coach Vicente del Bosque, footballer and world champion Eva Navarro, and Nadia Calviño, the First Vice President of the Government.
Nadia Calviño at the Foam meeting. MOVISTAR PLUS+
Loss of imagination
Even though radio shows and podcasts are trendy, the comedians insist they helped pioneer the format nearly a quarter-century ago in gyms. “It’s astonishing that a two-person radio show could be broadcast at a time without social networks, relying on radio, television, newspapers, and landlines. Twenty thousand to twenty-five thousand people in a stadium listened at seven in the morning, without seeing,” they recall.
Public events can complicate some moments, yet they offer new chances for followers to connect. “Radio has lost its imagination by not exploiting the sonic resources available. We want the audience to feel they are really living it,” Cano says. “We can craft a sketch or report that makes listeners feel present, whether on stage or on video. If people can see it, that magic dims, and radio becomes a show.”
New way to make humor
Their new program also considers societal changes and recognizes groups that were once targets of ridicule, and the night-watchman’s whistle has had its say. Has humor shifted? Fesser believes the sector faced a downturn in stand-up in Spain, noting that the genre often fixates on a single topic. The format is expanding, signaling a need to refresh the humor landscape with broader topics.
Cano counters that the fundamental rules of humor remain: surprise keeps people laughing. He stresses that humor should retain irreverence and a willingness to poke at social issues while taking responsibility. The duo has always embedded this balance, though this time they are more cautious about presenting light humor that is inclusive for all audiences. They emphasize the aim to show society that discrimination should be addressed. The Christmas gathering is timely, and Gomaespuma does not plan additional recordings, though the foundation will continue its charitable work.