A Podcast to Help You Overcome the Fear of Flying
At Iberia, we know that some travellers face a fear of flying when boarding an aircraft. That is why we are introducing El Cubo de Otto, an original podcast created in collaboration with El Extraordinario, to help ease the fear of flying with the help of an innovative audio experience. This audio experience is available on all major podcast platforms and on the El Extraordinario website: El Cubo de Otto.
Far from taking a traditional approach, El Cubo de Otto embraces an artistic and transformative narrative that turns fear into an opportunity for learning, reflection and personal growth. Created to help people understand and overcome their fear through an innovative audio experience, the podcast is structured in 19 episodes divided into two parts: a 10-episode docufiction series and a 9-episode audio fiction series.
The first part follows the story of Gael, a playwright who receives a mysterious commission: to create a play about the fear of flying for an audience of just one person. Intrigued by the proposal and despite never having experienced that fear himself, Gael embarks on a journey of discovery that leads him to speak with some of the leading experts in psychology, aviation and emotional wellbeing. Among them are Luis Muiño, psychotherapist and co-host of the successful Spanish-language podcast Entiende tu Mente; Pilar Moreno, an aviation psychologist; Fernando Alonso, an Airbus test pilot; and Nuria Nieto, an Iberia cabin manager.
The second part introduces Lucía and Augusto, a couple who meet online. She lives in Madrid; he lives in Buenos Aires. Their relationship seems destined to succeed, except for one decisive obstacle: both share a paralysing fear of flying. The story follows them on an emotional journey as they confront their own limits and discover whether love can be stronger than fear.
With El Cubo de Otto, we reinforce our commitment to creating cultural and meaningful content that connects emotionally with our customers, enhancing the travel experience beyond the flight itself. We also aim to offer a more human, approachable and accessible perspective on the fear of flying, supporting those who experience it through emotional tools and inspiring stories. In the words of Luis Muiño: “Sometimes we need to travel towards our fears.”
The podcast stars Rocío León and Martín Slipack, with narration by Mariano Venancio. It also features the voices of Jorge Machín and Silvia Espigado. The series was written and directed by Marcus H and produced by El Extraordinario in collaboration with Iberia. El Extraordinario is one of the most acclaimed producers of audio fiction and narrative podcasts in the Spanish-speaking world. With more than six million listens across its productions, the company has received four Ondas Awards.
