Jorge Javier Vázquez has announced a new professional project amid widespread changes in the media landscape. The host revealed on a Tuesday that he will helm a fresh podcast called Los Burros de Fortunato, an ambitious venture developed by Phi Beta LambdaArt, a platform founded by Antonio Castelo. The inaugural episode is set to drop on Thursday, February 23.
Los Burros de Fortunato is described as a video podcast led by Jorge Javier Vázquez, with a playful nod to a donkey named Fortunato. The program is presented as a desktop podcast, positioning Vázquez as one of Spain’s most recognizable television personalities. The program description on its official YouTube channel states, in a humorous tone, that the audience is invited to join in the collective identity of Fortunato and his companions.
Carlos Cuevas will guide the new communication project as director, and he has shared additional details about Los Burros de Fortunato. Isabel Vázquez, Paloma Rando, and Juan Sanguino are listed as collaborators, contributing spaces and ideas to the format.
It is described as a digital audio and video file that allows Vázquez to speak with various guests, with the first guest confirmed for the 23rd but not yet disclosed. Cuevas explained this through a series of posts on his social media channel, indicating an evolving lineup and ongoing creative development for the program.
The announcement arrives shortly after news of Mediaset’s new ethics code, a change that introduces stricter rules for on-air conduct, particularly for current affairs formats. The new guidelines affect how hosts and contributors express political views in contexts tied to current events and public gatherings. Some shows, such as El programa de Ana Rosa, Cuatro al día, and Ya es mediodía, will receive exemptions only in areas where their presence is linked to political meetings in a given locale.
Under the updated policy, Jorge Javier Vázquez may find himself restricted in defending or attacking political leaders on Telecinco’s platform, potentially shifting focus toward gossip coverage and issues related to figures from Sálvame. The policy also imposes tighter controls on the promotion of brands by individuals appearing on Cuatro or Telecinco screens, requiring explicit authorization from Publiespaña, the advertising subsidiary of the group. [Source attribution: Media policy update reports]