Critical Condition

Mark Blankenship joins us to discuss the Eurovision auto-qualifiers. Are the Big 5 and the Netherlands in good shape or are they in critical condition?

Critical Condition Summary

• News
  • Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show
  • Eurovision Village (Opens Saturday, May 15)
  • Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?



• Welcome, Mark Blankenship!
  • Mark and Sarah Talk About Songs



• The Big 5 and host country the Netherlands:
  • France - Barbara Pravi - "Voila"
  • Germany - Jendrik - "I Don't Feel Hate"
  • Italy - Måneskin - "Zitti e Buoni"
  • Spain - Blas Cantó - "Voy a Quedarme"
  • United Kingdom - James Newman - "Embers"
  • The Netherlands - Jeangu Macrooy - "Birth of a New Age"

Links

• Cover art:
  • Top row: Gabriele Giussani | Victor Frankowski | NDR
  • Bottom row: FTV / Joêl Saget | Steven Bernhard | Rinse Fokkema



• Episode transcript (Thanks, Patreon supporters!)


• Spotify Playlists: Eurovision 2021 | First Semi-Final | Second Semi-Final | Selection Season


• Eurovision 2021 Contest Page
  • Semi-Final 1
    • 113: Container Ship of Love
    • 114: Satan's Glowup
    • 115: Will It Play in Winnipeg?

  
  
  • Semi-Final 2
    • 116: Me in Grease!
    • 117: Cake or Death
    • 118: Over-Egged Pudding