{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News \u0026 Reviews","home_page_url":"https://www.eurowhat.com","feed_url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/json","description":"The Eurowhat? Podcast launched in 2018 and features two Americans (Ben Smith and Mike McComb) attempting to make sense of the Eurovision Song Contest. The show tracks national selections and artist announcements, breaks down each year’s songs with a diverse array of guests, and dives into the 65+ years of contest history using Eurovision as a lens to analyze what’s happening in pop culture and the world.","_fireside":{"subtitle":"A pair of Americans trying to make sense of the Eurovision Song Contest.","pubdate":"2025-04-29T00:00:00.000-05:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2025 by Eurowhat Podcast","owner":"The EuroWhat? Podcast","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/2/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/cover.jpg?v=2"},"items":[{"id":"36f548e9-c591-4863-bd53-d14eeab48f3f","title":"Episode 266: Mélange","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/266","content_text":"Ned Raggett joins us to close out our coverage of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2025. This week, we approach the entries from Australia, Serbia, Denmark, Austria, Israel, and Georgia.\n\nNed Raggett\n\nNed Raggett writes a lot, is a denizen of social media, and more things besides. He has written for Pitchfork, the Guardian, The Quietus, Rolling Stone, The Wire, Shfl, Bandcamp Daily, Freaky Trigger, OC Weekly, Nashville Scene, Seattle Weekly, SF Weekly, SF Chronicle, KQED Arts, Vice, Careless Talk Costs Lives, Plan B, Loose Lips Sink Ships, FACT, Red Bull Music Academy, Fake Jazz and probably more than a few things that keep slipping his mind.\n\nMélange Summary\n\n\nAustralia - Go-Jo - \"Milkshake Man\" (1:34)\nSerbia - Princ - \"Mila\" (11:01)\nDenmark - Sissal - \"Hallucination\" (17:43)\nAustria - JJ - \"Wasted Love\" (26:10)\nIsrael - Yuval Raphael - \"New Day Will Rise\" (39:44)\nGeorgia - Mariam Shengelia - \"Freedom\" (42:06)\nFinal Thoughts (50:24)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nBasel 2025\n\nKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our Basel 2025 page! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Ned Raggett.Links:October 2024: Can't Stop the Music | PatreonFired Up! Commercial (2004) - YouTubeEpisode 260: StragglersBy-The-Bywater | Megaphonic","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNed Raggett joins us to close out our coverage of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2025. This week, we approach the entries from Australia, Serbia, Denmark, Austria, Israel, and Georgia.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNed Raggett\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNed Raggett writes a lot, is a denizen of \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/nedraggett.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esocial media\u003c/a\u003e, and more things besides. He has written for \u003cem\u003ePitchfork\u003c/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eGuardian\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Quietus\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRolling Stone\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Wire\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eShfl\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBandcamp Daily\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFreaky Trigger\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOC Weekly\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNashville Scene\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSeattle Weekly\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSF Weekly\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSF Chronicle\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKQED Arts\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVice\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCareless Talk Costs Lives\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePlan B\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLoose Lips Sink Ships\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFACT\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRed Bull Music Academy\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFake Jazz\u003c/em\u003e and probably more than a few things that keep slipping his mind.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMélange Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia - Go-Jo - \u0026quot;Milkshake Man\u0026quot; (1:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerbia - Princ - \u0026quot;Mila\u0026quot; (11:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark - Sissal - \u0026quot;Hallucination\u0026quot; (17:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustria - JJ - \u0026quot;Wasted Love\u0026quot; (26:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsrael - Yuval Raphael - \u0026quot;New Day Will Rise\u0026quot; (39:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorgia - Mariam Shengelia - \u0026quot;Freedom\u0026quot; (42:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (50:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasel 2025\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBasel 2025 page\u003c/a\u003e! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Ned Raggett.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"October 2024: Can\u0026#39;t Stop the Music | Patreon\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.patreon.com/posts/october-2024-114000347\"\u003eOctober 2024: Can't Stop the Music | Patreon\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fired Up! Commercial (2004) - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SabOe3GZO7Q\u0026amp;ab_channel=TheCartoonBoy64\"\u003eFired Up! Commercial (2004) - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Episode 260: Stragglers\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/260\"\u003eEpisode 260: Stragglers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"By-The-Bywater | Megaphonic\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://megaphonic.fm/bythebywater\"\u003eBy-The-Bywater | Megaphonic\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Ned Raggett joins us to close out our coverage of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2025. This week, we approach the entries from Australia, Serbia, Denmark, Austria, Israel, and Georgia.","date_published":"2025-04-29T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/36f548e9-c591-4863-bd53-d14eeab48f3f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57532246,"duration_in_seconds":3580}]},{"id":"e783fcdc-f42e-4042-ac1a-44ec4e7ec7d7","title":"Episode 265: Do Re Mi","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/265","content_text":"Critic and educator Maura Johnston joins us again to chat about the Eurovision entries from Finland, Latvia, Malta, Lithuania, and Armenia.\n\nMaura Johnston\n\nMaura Johnston is a writer and editor who teaches at Boston College. She lives in Allston Rock City with her cat, Nuno. Her favorite Eurovision song of recent years is Margaret Berger's \"I Feed You My Love.\"\n\nDo Re Mi Summary\n\n\nFinland - Erika Vikman - \"Ich Komme\" (1:17)\nLatvia - Tautumeitas - \"Bur man laimi\" (8:18)\nMalta - Miriana Conte - \"Serving\" (\"KANT\") (14:59)\nLithuania - Katarsis - \"Tavo akys\" (23:13)\nArmenia - PARG - \"Survivor\" (30:41)\nFinal Thoughts (37:53)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nBasel 2025\n\nKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our Basel 2025 page! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Maura Johnston.Links:Weekend Update: Ego Nwodim on the White House Correspondents' Dinner - SNL - YouTubeUncertainFM","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCritic and educator Maura Johnston joins us again to chat about the Eurovision entries from Finland, Latvia, Malta, Lithuania, and Armenia.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaura Johnston\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaura Johnston is a writer and editor who teaches at Boston College. She lives in Allston Rock City with her cat, Nuno. Her favorite Eurovision song of recent years is Margaret Berger\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;I Feed You My Love.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Re Mi Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinland - Erika Vikman - \u0026quot;Ich Komme\u0026quot; (1:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatvia - Tautumeitas - \u0026quot;Bur man laimi\u0026quot; (8:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalta - Miriana Conte - \u0026quot;Serving\u0026quot; (\u0026quot;KANT\u0026quot;) (14:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania - Katarsis - \u0026quot;Tavo akys\u0026quot; (23:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmenia - PARG - \u0026quot;Survivor\u0026quot; (30:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (37:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasel 2025\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBasel 2025 page\u003c/a\u003e! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Maura Johnston.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Weekend Update: Ego Nwodim on the White House Correspondents\u0026#39; Dinner - SNL - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_LJASfqktU\u0026amp;ab_channel=SaturdayNightLive\"\u003eWeekend Update: Ego Nwodim on the White House Correspondents' Dinner - SNL - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"UncertainFM\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://uncertain.fm/shows/maura\"\u003eUncertainFM\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Critic and educator Maura Johnston joins us again to chat about the Eurovision entries from Finland, Latvia, Malta, Lithuania, and Armenia.","date_published":"2025-04-22T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/e783fcdc-f42e-4042-ac1a-44ec4e7ec7d7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39716226,"duration_in_seconds":2461}]},{"id":"1fd1788f-7659-4049-b736-118c09c8d466","title":"Episode 264: Polyethylene","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/264","content_text":"Music journalist Fred Bronson returns to start our conversations about Eurovision 2025 Semi-Final 2. We discuss Montenegro, Luxembourg, Greece, Czechia, and Ireland, plus some delightful stories about long distance friendships and phone calls.\n\nFred Bronson\n\nFred Bronson is the author of seven books: Rockin' the Kremlin with David Junk, The Jacksons Legacy (with the Jacksons), Dick Clark’s American Bandstand (with Dick Clark), The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook, The Billboard Book of Number One Hits, Billboard’s Hottest Hot 100 Hits and The Billboard Book of Number One Rhythm \u0026amp; Blues Hits (with Adam White).\n\nBronson has written the annual television specials The American Music Awards and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. His other credits include two episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation and an episode of the animated Star Trek series.\n\nFor SiriusXM Radio, he has interviewed Paul McCartney, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus from ABBA and created \"Smokey's Place,\" a series for Smokey Robinson's Smokey's Soul Town channel where the legendary artist recalls his Motown memories and plays Motown favorites.\n\nHe is a long-term contributor to Billboard, covering the Eurovision Song Contest and American Idol among many other topics.\n\nPolyethylene Summary\n\n\nMontenegro - Nina Žižić - \"Dobrodošli\" (3:48)\nLuxembourg - Laura Thorn - \"La Poupée Monte Le Son\" (10:54)\nGreece - Klavdia - \"Asteromata\" (22:34)\nCzechia - ADONXS - \"Kiss Kiss Goodbye\" (28:37)\nIreland - EMMY - \"Laika Party\" (34:41)\nFinal Thoughts (41:38)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nBasel 2025\n\nKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our Basel 2025 page! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Fred Bronson.Links:Luxembourg Returns to Eurovision After 31 Years: Here's HowROCKIN-THE-KREMLIN.COMEpisode 246: Rockin' the KremlinFollow the Music | FredBronson.com","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMusic journalist Fred Bronson returns to start our conversations about Eurovision 2025 Semi-Final 2. We discuss Montenegro, Luxembourg, Greece, Czechia, and Ireland, plus some delightful stories about long distance friendships and phone calls.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFred Bronson\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFred Bronson is the author of seven books: Rockin\u0026#39; the Kremlin with David Junk, The Jacksons Legacy (with the Jacksons), Dick Clark’s American Bandstand (with Dick Clark), The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook, The Billboard Book of Number One Hits, Billboard’s Hottest Hot 100 Hits and The Billboard Book of Number One Rhythm \u0026amp; Blues Hits (with Adam White).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBronson has written the annual television specials The American Music Awards and Dick Clark\u0026#39;s New Year\u0026#39;s Rockin\u0026#39; Eve. His other credits include two episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation and an episode of the animated Star Trek series.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor SiriusXM Radio, he has interviewed Paul McCartney, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus from ABBA and created \u0026quot;Smokey\u0026#39;s Place,\u0026quot; a series for Smokey Robinson\u0026#39;s Smokey\u0026#39;s Soul Town channel where the legendary artist recalls his Motown memories and plays Motown favorites.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe is a long-term contributor to Billboard, covering the Eurovision Song Contest and American Idol among many other topics.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePolyethylene Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMontenegro - Nina Žižić - \u0026quot;Dobrodošli\u0026quot; (3:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuxembourg - Laura Thorn - \u0026quot;La Poupée Monte Le Son\u0026quot; (10:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreece - Klavdia - \u0026quot;Asteromata\u0026quot; (22:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzechia - ADONXS - \u0026quot;Kiss Kiss Goodbye\u0026quot; (28:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIreland - EMMY - \u0026quot;Laika Party\u0026quot; (34:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (41:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasel 2025\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBasel 2025 page\u003c/a\u003e! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Fred Bronson.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Luxembourg Returns to Eurovision After 31 Years: Here\u0026#39;s How\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/luxembourg-eurovision-return-1235680782/\"\u003eLuxembourg Returns to Eurovision After 31 Years: Here's How\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ROCKIN-THE-KREMLIN.COM\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://rockin-the-kremlin.com/\"\u003eROCKIN-THE-KREMLIN.COM\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Episode 246: Rockin\u0026#39; the Kremlin\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/246\"\u003eEpisode 246: Rockin' the Kremlin\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Follow the Music | FredBronson.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://fredbronson.com/\"\u003eFollow the Music | FredBronson.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Music journalist Fred Bronson returns to start our conversations about Eurovision 2025 Semi-Final 2. We discuss Montenegro, Luxembourg, Greece, Czechia, and Ireland, plus some delightful stories about long distance friendships and phone calls.","date_published":"2025-04-15T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/1fd1788f-7659-4049-b736-118c09c8d466.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43758272,"duration_in_seconds":2716}]},{"id":"bb41cd08-27cc-4b03-a5f3-944d1814e168","title":"Episode 263: Genre Confusion","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/263","content_text":"Culture critic Euny Hong joins us to discuss the multiple genres represented by Croatia, Sweden, San Marino, Portugal, and Cyprus at this year's Eurovision.\n\nEuny Hong\n\nEuny Hong is a journalist and bestselling author of three books that have been published in a total of over 20 languages. The Birth of Korean Cool: How One Nation is Conquering the World Through Pop Culture, an Amazon Editor’s Pick, is being re-released in April 2025. A Yale grad and former Fulbright Scholar, Frankfurter, and Berliner, she lived in Paris longer than any other city. She is a native-level bilingual in French-English and fluent in German and Korean.\n\nGenre Confusion Summary\n\n\nThe Birth of Korean Cool (3:59)\nCroatia - Marko Bošnjak - \"Poison Cake\" (7:05)\nSweden - KAJ - \"Bara Bada Bastu\" (15:07)\nSan Marino - Gabry Ponte - \"Tutta L'Italia\" (24:57)\nPortgual - NAPA - \"Deslocado\" (32:25)\nCyprus - Theo Evan - \"Shh\" (38:22)\nFinal Thoughts (44:09)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nBasel 2025\n\nKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our Basel 2025 page! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Euny Hong.Links:Euny HongThe Birth of Korean CoolStan Twitter: Fifth Harmony pretending to fix a tractor while performing their song “Work from Home” - YouTubeKAJ - Näsan Domnar (Nessun Dorma Cover second version) - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCulture critic Euny Hong joins us to discuss the multiple genres represented by Croatia, Sweden, San Marino, Portugal, and Cyprus at this year\u0026#39;s Eurovision.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEuny Hong\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEuny Hong is a journalist and bestselling author of three books that have been published in a total of over 20 languages. \u003cem\u003eThe Birth of Korean Cool: How One Nation is Conquering the World Through Pop Culture\u003c/em\u003e, an Amazon Editor’s Pick, is being re-released in April 2025. A Yale grad and former Fulbright Scholar, Frankfurter, and Berliner, she lived in Paris longer than any other city. She is a native-level bilingual in French-English and fluent in German and Korean.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGenre Confusion Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Birth of Korean Cool\u003c/em\u003e (3:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCroatia - Marko Bošnjak - \u0026quot;Poison Cake\u0026quot; (7:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden - KAJ - \u0026quot;Bara Bada Bastu\u0026quot; (15:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSan Marino - Gabry Ponte - \u0026quot;Tutta L\u0026#39;Italia\u0026quot; (24:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortgual - NAPA - \u0026quot;Deslocado\u0026quot; (32:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyprus - Theo Evan - \u0026quot;Shh\u0026quot; (38:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (44:09)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasel 2025\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBasel 2025 page\u003c/a\u003e! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Euny Hong.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Euny Hong\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eunyhong.com/\"\u003eEuny Hong\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Birth of Korean Cool\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250045119/thebirthofkoreancool/\"\u003eThe Birth of Korean Cool\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Stan Twitter: Fifth Harmony pretending to fix a tractor while performing their song “Work from Home” - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoHpp4uahks\u0026amp;ab_channel=AlexHernandez\"\u003eStan Twitter: Fifth Harmony pretending to fix a tractor while performing their song “Work from Home” - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"KAJ - Näsan Domnar (Nessun Dorma Cover second version) - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbBdg1eHl4I\u0026amp;ab_channel=KAJVideor\"\u003eKAJ - Näsan Domnar (Nessun Dorma Cover second version) - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Culture critic Euny Hong joins us to discuss the multiple genres represented by Croatia, Sweden, San Marino, Portugal, and Cyprus at this year's Eurovision.","date_published":"2025-04-08T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/bb41cd08-27cc-4b03-a5f3-944d1814e168.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45584870,"duration_in_seconds":2833}]},{"id":"0e14a7f1-f275-4f24-b1b7-f6f021ff26de","title":"Episode 262: Huzzah","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/262","content_text":"Bradley Dalton-Oates from the Eurovision Song Context podcast joins us to discuss the entries from Norway, Estonia, Azerbaijan, Iceland, and the Netherlands.\n\nHuzzah Summary\n\n\nEurovision Song Context (1:11)\nNorway - Kyle Alessandro - \"Lighter\" (5:51)\nEstonia - Tommy Cash - \"Espresso Macchiato\" (13:38)\nAzerbaijan - Mamagama - \"Run With U\" (27:53)\nIceland - VÆB - \"RÓÁ\" (36:01)\nThe Netherlands - Claude - \"C'est La Vie\" (44:16)\nFinal Thoughts (50:32)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nBasel 2025\n\nKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our Basel 2025 page! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Bradley Dalton-Oates.Links:Eurovision Song ContextEurovision Song Context | XOr Avner Graduate to Represent Azerbaijan at EUROVISION 2025 - The Federation of Jewish Communities of the CIS","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBradley Dalton-Oates from the Eurovision Song Context podcast joins us to discuss the entries from Norway, Estonia, Azerbaijan, Iceland, and the Netherlands.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHuzzah Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Song Context (1:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway - Kyle Alessandro - \u0026quot;Lighter\u0026quot; (5:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonia - Tommy Cash - \u0026quot;Espresso Macchiato\u0026quot; (13:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzerbaijan - Mamagama - \u0026quot;Run With U\u0026quot; (27:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIceland - VÆB - \u0026quot;RÓÁ\u0026quot; (36:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Netherlands - Claude - \u0026quot;C\u0026#39;est La Vie\u0026quot; (44:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (50:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasel 2025\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBasel 2025 page\u003c/a\u003e! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Bradley Dalton-Oates.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Song Context\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/\"\u003eEurovision Song Context\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Song Context | X\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://x.com/esccontext\"\u003eEurovision Song Context | X\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Or Avner Graduate to Represent Azerbaijan at EUROVISION 2025 - The Federation of Jewish Communities of the CIS\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://fjc-fsu.org/or-avner-graduate-to-represent-azerbaijan-at-eurovision-2025/\"\u003eOr Avner Graduate to Represent Azerbaijan at EUROVISION 2025 - The Federation of Jewish Communities of the CIS\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Bradley Dalton-Oates from the Eurovision Song Context podcast joins us to discuss the entries from Norway, Estonia, Azerbaijan, Iceland, and the Netherlands.","date_published":"2025-04-01T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/0e14a7f1-f275-4f24-b1b7-f6f021ff26de.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57572764,"duration_in_seconds":3582}]},{"id":"64760b4a-dbb2-4bc2-9440-a3c7c44a587b","title":"Episode 261: Evolution","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/261","content_text":"We kick off our 2025 Eurovision Review Season with #EurovisionSky poster Ted Van Houten to discuss the entries from Albania, Slovenia, Belgium, Ukraine, and Poland. \n\nAbout Ted\n\nTed is a transportation planner in Washington, DC. As someone who loves European geopolitics, obscure pop music, and being a homosexual, Ted was destined to be a Eurovision fan as soon as he found out about it. Other than Eurovision, Ted enjoys trivia competitions (both online and at his local bar), tennis, reality television, and making puns on Bluesky that get less likes than he wishes they would.\n\nEvolution Summary\n\n\n🇦🇱 Albania - Shkodra Elektronike - \"Zjerm\" (5:00)\n🇸🇮 Slovenia - Klemen - \"How Much Time Do We Have Left?\" (10:28)\n🇧🇪 Belgium - Red Sebastian - \"Strobe Lights\" (17:08)\n🇺🇦 Ukraine - Ziferblat - \"Bird of Pray\" (23:38)\n🇵🇱 Poland - Justyna - \"Gaja\" (28:07)\nFinal Thoughts (36:49)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nBasel 2025\n\nKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our Basel 2025 page! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Ted Van Houten.Links:Ted Van Houten (@tjvanhouten.bsky.social) — BlueskyEmmelie de Forest feat Jerzy Janowicz Only Teardrops HOW MANY TIMES - YouTubeKlemen Slakonja recreates Slovenia’s 25 years in the Eurovision Song Contest (Ema 2020 Interval Act) - YouTubeKlemen Recreating ALL Eurovision Winners (2000-2025) | Slovenia 🇸🇮 | #Eurovision2025 - YouTubeDouble Dare - Obstacle Course Compilation - 1980s - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe kick off our 2025 Eurovision Review Season with #EurovisionSky poster Ted Van Houten to discuss the entries from Albania, Slovenia, Belgium, Ukraine, and Poland. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Ted\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTed is a transportation planner in Washington, DC. As someone who loves European geopolitics, obscure pop music, and being a homosexual, Ted was destined to be a Eurovision fan as soon as he found out about it. Other than Eurovision, Ted enjoys trivia competitions (both online and at his local bar), tennis, reality television, and making puns on Bluesky that get less likes than he wishes they would.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEvolution Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇦🇱 Albania - Shkodra Elektronike - \u0026quot;Zjerm\u0026quot; (5:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇸🇮 Slovenia - Klemen - \u0026quot;How Much Time Do We Have Left?\u0026quot; (10:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇧🇪 Belgium - Red Sebastian - \u0026quot;Strobe Lights\u0026quot; (17:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇺🇦 Ukraine - Ziferblat - \u0026quot;Bird of Pray\u0026quot; (23:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇵🇱 Poland - Justyna - \u0026quot;Gaja\u0026quot; (28:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (36:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasel 2025\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBasel 2025 page\u003c/a\u003e! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Ted Van Houten.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ted Van Houten (@tjvanhouten.bsky.social) — Bluesky\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/tjvanhouten.bsky.social\"\u003eTed Van Houten (@tjvanhouten.bsky.social) — Bluesky\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Emmelie de Forest feat Jerzy Janowicz Only Teardrops HOW MANY TIMES - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_JnX8e_KZU\u0026amp;ab_channel=ESCDaily\"\u003eEmmelie de Forest feat Jerzy Janowicz Only Teardrops HOW MANY TIMES - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Klemen Slakonja recreates Slovenia’s 25 years in the Eurovision Song Contest (Ema 2020 Interval Act) - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5sjClbVhWo\u0026amp;ab_channel=KlemenSlakonja\"\u003eKlemen Slakonja recreates Slovenia’s 25 years in the Eurovision Song Contest (Ema 2020 Interval Act) - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Klemen Recreating ALL Eurovision Winners (2000-2025) | Slovenia 🇸🇮 | #Eurovision2025 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzHDdX2JsM0\u0026amp;ab_channel=KlemenSlakonja\"\u003eKlemen Recreating ALL Eurovision Winners (2000-2025) | Slovenia 🇸🇮 | #Eurovision2025 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Double Dare - Obstacle Course Compilation - 1980s - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z85TF10StNU\u0026amp;ab_channel=Mister80Retro\"\u003eDouble Dare - Obstacle Course Compilation - 1980s - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We kick off our 2025 Eurovision Review Season with #EurovisionSky poster Ted Van Houten to discuss the entries from Albania, Slovenia, Belgium, Ukraine, and Poland. ","date_published":"2025-03-25T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/64760b4a-dbb2-4bc2-9440-a3c7c44a587b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28390804,"duration_in_seconds":2341}]},{"id":"18b6e3d2-dd32-482a-ad62-4346ac7fbad9","title":"Episode 260: Stragglers","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/260","content_text":"We reach the end of Eurovision Selection Season 2025 and share our first impressions of the internal selections from Israel, Switzerland, Cyprus, Georgia, and France.\n\nStragglers Summary\n\n\nIsrael Debuts \"New Day Will Rise\" by Yuval Raphael (2:07)\nZoë Më will represent host country Switzerland with \"Voyage\" (9:05)\nTheo Evan says \"Shh\" for Cyprus (12:02)\nGeorgia declares \"Freedom\" with Mariam Shengelia (15:55)\nFrance's Louane debuts \"maman\" (21:04)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nBasel 2025\n\nKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our Basel 2025 page! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Must-See TV: Vanna White Revealed The True Name Of God On ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Last Night And The Contestant Who Uttered It Turned To Ash - ClickHole","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe reach the end of Eurovision Selection Season 2025 and share our first impressions of the internal selections from Israel, Switzerland, Cyprus, Georgia, and France.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStragglers Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsrael Debuts \u0026quot;New Day Will Rise\u0026quot; by Yuval Raphael (2:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZoë Më will represent host country Switzerland with \u0026quot;Voyage\u0026quot; (9:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheo Evan says \u0026quot;Shh\u0026quot; for Cyprus (12:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorgia declares \u0026quot;Freedom\u0026quot; with Mariam Shengelia (15:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrance\u0026#39;s Louane debuts \u0026quot;maman\u0026quot; (21:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasel 2025\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBasel 2025 page\u003c/a\u003e! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Must-See TV: Vanna White Revealed The True Name Of God On ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Last Night And The Contestant Who Uttered It Turned To Ash - ClickHole\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://clickhole.com/must-see-tv-vanna-white-revealed-the-true-name-of-god-1825123750/\"\u003eMust-See TV: Vanna White Revealed The True Name Of God On ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Last Night And The Contestant Who Uttered It Turned To Ash - ClickHole\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We reach the end of Eurovision Selection Season 2025 and share our first impressions of the internal selections from Israel, Switzerland, Cyprus, Georgia, and France.","date_published":"2025-03-18T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/18b6e3d2-dd32-482a-ad62-4346ac7fbad9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20780744,"duration_in_seconds":1718}]},{"id":"5812d5b6-bf04-4d59-991c-466546966b58","title":"Episode 259: Choose Chaos","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/259","content_text":"After addressing some KANTroversy, we discuss the Eurovision selections from Austria, United Kingdom, Sweden, San Marino, and Portugal.\n\nChoose Chaos Summary\n\n\nKANTroversy: EBU Rejects Current form of Malta's Entry (1:07)\nAustria's JJ sings of \"Wasted Love\" (4:57)\nThe United Kingdom's Remember Monday asks \"What the Hell Just Happened\" (8:35)\nReminder: Revamps and Videos on the Way (14:21)\nKAJ wins Melfest with \"Bara Bada Bastu\" (15:06)\nGabry Ponte wins the San Marino Song Contest with \"Tutta L'Italia\" (25:25)\nNAPA wins Festival da Canção with \"Deslocado\" (30:05)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nBasel 2025\n\nKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our Basel 2025 page! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Gabry Ponte - Tutta L'Italia (Official Video) - YouTubeMalta's Miriana Conte interviewed on BBC's NewsnightPublic attitudes towards offensive language on TV and radio: Quick Reference Guideitv Offensive Language Guidelines (September 2021)","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAfter addressing some KANTroversy, we discuss the Eurovision selections from Austria, United Kingdom, Sweden, San Marino, and Portugal.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Chaos Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKANTroversy: EBU Rejects Current form of Malta\u0026#39;s Entry (1:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustria\u0026#39;s JJ sings of \u0026quot;Wasted Love\u0026quot; (4:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe United Kingdom\u0026#39;s Remember Monday asks \u0026quot;What the Hell Just Happened\u0026quot; (8:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReminder: Revamps and Videos on the Way (14:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKAJ wins Melfest with \u0026quot;Bara Bada Bastu\u0026quot; (15:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGabry Ponte wins the San Marino Song Contest with \u0026quot;Tutta L\u0026#39;Italia\u0026quot; (25:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAPA wins Festival da Canção with \u0026quot;Deslocado\u0026quot; (30:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasel 2025\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBasel 2025 page\u003c/a\u003e! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gabry Ponte - Tutta L\u0026#39;Italia (Official Video) - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUC9eebtpvI\u0026amp;ab_channel=GabryPonte\"\u003eGabry Ponte - Tutta L'Italia (Official Video) - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Malta\u0026#39;s Miriana Conte interviewed on BBC\u0026#39;s Newsnight\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://youtu.be/CTiYgAMyd3U\"\u003eMalta's Miriana Conte interviewed on BBC's Newsnight\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Public attitudes towards offensive language on TV and radio: Quick Reference Guide\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/resources/documents/research-and-data/tv-radio-and-on-demand-research/tv-research/offensive-language-quick-reference-guide.pdf?v=326908\"\u003ePublic attitudes towards offensive language on TV and radio: Quick Reference Guide\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"itv Offensive Language Guidelines (September 2021)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://assets.ctfassets.net/870j9u9p7ed7/74eToWC8atjbAlTj7yhdyF/6291ac77c988756c448faf23e3e0347e/Offensive_language_Guidelines_September_2021_.pdf\"\u003eitv Offensive Language Guidelines (September 2021)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"After addressing some KANTroversy, we discuss the Eurovision selections from Austria, United Kingdom, Sweden, San Marino, and Portugal.","date_published":"2025-03-11T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/5812d5b6-bf04-4d59-991c-466546966b58.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28030387,"duration_in_seconds":2304}]},{"id":"8a55c367-7eb4-4d38-8812-d115d5096c89","title":"Episode 258: LUMO","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/258","content_text":"We get a mix of Eurovision internal selections and national finals this week from Australia, Netherlands, Serbia, Germany, Denmark, and Croatia. We also meet a new mascot/nemesis.\n\nLUMO Summary\n\n\nLumo is here (1:01)\nAustralia has ordered one \"Milkshake Man\" to Go-Jo (3:15)\nClaude says \"C'est La Vie\" for the Netherlands (7:43)\nSerbia crowns Princ and his song \"Mila\" (11:28)\nGermany goes \"Baller\" with Abor \u0026amp; Tynna (17:24)\nDenmark has a \"Hallucination\" with Sissal (25:03)\nCroatia's Marko Bošnjak is bring a \"Poison Cake\" to Basel (29:06)\nAlso happening: Finalists in San Marino, Sweden, and Portugal (35:52)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nBasel 2025\n\nKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our Basel 2025 page! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:ESC Discord: \"🇨🇭 SRF has revealed the #Eurovision 2025 mascot designs that placed 2nd-5th | BlueSkyUnder Stjernerne På Himlen (2025) - IMDbVenjent - We Need Jungle [I'm afraid] - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe get a mix of Eurovision internal selections and national finals this week from Australia, Netherlands, Serbia, Germany, Denmark, and Croatia. We also meet a new mascot/nemesis.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLUMO Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLumo is here (1:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia has ordered one \u0026quot;Milkshake Man\u0026quot; to Go-Jo (3:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaude says \u0026quot;C\u0026#39;est La Vie\u0026quot; for the Netherlands (7:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerbia crowns Princ and his song \u0026quot;Mila\u0026quot; (11:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany goes \u0026quot;Baller\u0026quot; with Abor \u0026amp; Tynna (17:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark has a \u0026quot;Hallucination\u0026quot; with Sissal (25:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCroatia\u0026#39;s Marko Bošnjak is bring a \u0026quot;Poison Cake\u0026quot; to Basel (29:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso happening: Finalists in San Marino, Sweden, and Portugal (35:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasel 2025\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBasel 2025 page\u003c/a\u003e! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ESC Discord: \u0026quot;🇨🇭 SRF has revealed the #Eurovision 2025 mascot designs that placed 2nd-5th | BlueSky\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/escdiscord.com/post/3lj3unafif224\"\u003eESC Discord: \"🇨🇭 SRF has revealed the #Eurovision 2025 mascot designs that placed 2nd-5th | BlueSky\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Under Stjernerne På Himlen (2025) - IMDb\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30023796/\"\u003eUnder Stjernerne På Himlen (2025) - IMDb\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Venjent - We Need Jungle [I\u0026#39;m afraid] - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isiVdlz8bDY\u0026amp;ab_channel=Venjent\"\u003eVenjent - We Need Jungle [I'm afraid] - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We get a mix of Eurovision internal selections and national finals this week from Australia, Netherlands, Serbia, Germany, Denmark, and Croatia. We also meet a new mascot/nemesis.","date_published":"2025-03-04T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/8a55c367-7eb4-4d38-8812-d115d5096c89.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33299517,"duration_in_seconds":2754}]},{"id":"626b6a71-3d6b-4d51-b871-cf603018c867","title":"Episode 257: Disco Sauna","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/257","content_text":"Azerbaijan and Iceland have their Eurovision songs selected, Germany picked their finalists, Sweden and Portugal held heats, and San Marino is doing... something.\n\nDisco Sauna Summary\n\n\nAzerbaijan's Mamagama wants to \"Run With U\" (1:27)\nVÆB win Iceland's Songvakeppnin with \"RÓÁ\" (5:33)\nItaly: Lucio Corsi will go to Basel with \"Volevo essere un duro\" (11:08)\nEstonia: Tommy Cash and Joost \"United by Music\" (12:56)\nMåns wins heat 4 of Melfest (18:29)\nPortugal begins the Festival da Canção (26:20)\nGermany chooses 9 Finalists (28:21)\nSan Marino Song Contest Semi Marathon (31:54)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nBasel 2025\n\nKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our Basel 2025 page! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Olly's Announcement | InstagramJoost, Tommy Cash - United By Music (Official Video) - YouTubeChefsache ESC 2025 - Wer singt für Deutschland? - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAzerbaijan and Iceland have their Eurovision songs selected, Germany picked their finalists, Sweden and Portugal held heats, and San Marino is doing... something.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDisco Sauna Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzerbaijan\u0026#39;s Mamagama wants to \u0026quot;Run With U\u0026quot; (1:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVÆB win Iceland\u0026#39;s Songvakeppnin with \u0026quot;RÓÁ\u0026quot; (5:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly: Lucio Corsi will go to Basel with \u0026quot;Volevo essere un duro\u0026quot; (11:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonia: Tommy Cash and Joost \u0026quot;United by Music\u0026quot; (12:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMåns wins heat 4 of Melfest (18:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal begins the Festival da Canção (26:20)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany chooses 9 Finalists (28:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSan Marino Song Contest Semi Marathon (31:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasel 2025\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBasel 2025 page\u003c/a\u003e! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Olly\u0026#39;s Announcement | Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DGYHdeaoR6S/\"\u003eOlly's Announcement | Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Joost, Tommy Cash - United By Music (Official Video) - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJfHiHXGNE8\u0026amp;ab_channel=joostklein\"\u003eJoost, Tommy Cash - United By Music (Official Video) - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chefsache ESC 2025 - Wer singt für Deutschland? - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLetc_wMccTHaGdOXYXjpPTB4Z-njDygWZ\"\u003eChefsache ESC 2025 - Wer singt für Deutschland? - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Azerbaijan and Iceland have their Eurovision songs selected, Germany picked their finalists, Sweden and Portugal held heats, and San Marino is doing... something.","date_published":"2025-02-25T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/626b6a71-3d6b-4d51-b871-cf603018c867.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25878398,"duration_in_seconds":2129}]},{"id":"3e4bda16-312c-4090-9853-7d3b4c8e99ac","title":"Episode 256: Ren Faire","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/256","content_text":"We mark the halfway point of Eurovision Selection Season with the third Super Saturday in a row.\n\nRen Faire Summary\n\n\nPoland selects Justyna's \"Gaja\" (0:57)\n\"Espresso Macchiato\" by Tommy Cash wins Eesti Laul (7:52)\nNorway's Kyle Alessandro will bring \"Lighter\" to Basel (12:06)\nKatarsis will represent Lithuania with \"Tavo akys\" (16:39)\nOlly wins Italy's Sanremo (20:53)\nParg is a Depi Evratesil \"Survivor\" (26:35)\nOther national selections: San Marino, Germany, Sweden, Iceland (31:55)\nComing up: Portugal's Festival da Canção (42:24)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nBasel 2025\n\nKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our Basel 2025 page! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:I Love Horses best of all the animals🐎 - theme song - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe mark the halfway point of Eurovision Selection Season with the third Super Saturday in a row.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRen Faire Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoland selects Justyna\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Gaja\u0026quot; (0:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026quot;Espresso Macchiato\u0026quot; by Tommy Cash wins Eesti Laul (7:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway\u0026#39;s Kyle Alessandro will bring \u0026quot;Lighter\u0026quot; to Basel (12:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKatarsis will represent Lithuania with \u0026quot;Tavo akys\u0026quot; (16:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlly wins Italy\u0026#39;s Sanremo (20:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParg is a Depi Evratesil \u0026quot;Survivor\u0026quot; (26:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther national selections: San Marino, Germany, Sweden, Iceland (31:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing up: Portugal\u0026#39;s Festival da Canção (42:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasel 2025\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBasel 2025 page\u003c/a\u003e! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"I Love Horses best of all the animals🐎 - theme song - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA13V84zOPI\u0026amp;ab_channel=JHCFan\"\u003eI Love Horses best of all the animals🐎 - theme song - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We mark the halfway point of Eurovision Selection Season with the third Super Saturday in a row.","date_published":"2025-02-18T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/3e4bda16-312c-4090-9853-7d3b4c8e99ac.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33514251,"duration_in_seconds":2775}]},{"id":"6dc01db5-9f0b-4c4e-9b0a-d4f9d43ee0fd","title":"Episode 255: ('Singing')","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/255","content_text":"It's the biggest weekend of Eurovision 2025 so far with Ireland, Ukraine, Finland, Latvia, and Malta making picks while several other countries' processes continued. Do-re-mi-fa-serving exhausted, but we shall persevere!\n\n('Singing') Summary\n\n\nMid-week drops: Azerbaijan's Mamagama and Czechia's \"Kiss Kiss Goodbye\" (2:25)\nIreland accepts invitation to Emmy's \"Laika Party\" (6:15)\nErika Vikman wins Finland's UMK with \"Ich Komme\" (15:43)\nZiferblat's \"Bird of Pray\" will represent Ukraine (21:44)\nLatvia's Supernova names \"Bur man laimi\" by Tautumeitas (25:47)\nMalta will be serving \"KANT\" by Miriana Conte (27:58)\nDenmark's DMGP and Armenia's Depi Evratesil announce contestants (34:42)\nQualifying starts in Iceland, continues in Sweden and Lithuania (36:36)\nComing up: Italy's Sanremo, Poland, Germany, Estonia, and the biggest weekend of 2025 (47:17)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nBasel 2025\n\nKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our Basel 2025 page! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s the biggest weekend of Eurovision 2025 so far with Ireland, Ukraine, Finland, Latvia, and Malta making picks while several other countries\u0026#39; processes continued. Do-re-mi-fa-serving exhausted, but we shall persevere!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e(\u0026#39;Singing\u0026#39;) Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-week drops: Azerbaijan\u0026#39;s Mamagama and Czechia\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Kiss Kiss Goodbye\u0026quot; (2:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIreland accepts invitation to Emmy\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Laika Party\u0026quot; (6:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErika Vikman wins Finland\u0026#39;s UMK with \u0026quot;Ich Komme\u0026quot; (15:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZiferblat\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Bird of Pray\u0026quot; will represent Ukraine (21:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatvia\u0026#39;s Supernova names \u0026quot;Bur man laimi\u0026quot; by Tautumeitas (25:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalta will be serving \u0026quot;KANT\u0026quot; by Miriana Conte (27:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark\u0026#39;s DMGP and Armenia\u0026#39;s Depi Evratesil announce contestants (34:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQualifying starts in Iceland, continues in Sweden and Lithuania (36:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing up: Italy\u0026#39;s Sanremo, Poland, Germany, Estonia, and the biggest weekend of 2025 (47:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasel 2025\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBasel 2025 page\u003c/a\u003e! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"It's the biggest weekend of Eurovision 2025 so far with Ireland, Ukraine, Finland, Latvia, and Malta making picks while several other countries' processes continued. Do-re-mi-fa-serving exhausted, but we shall persevere!","date_published":"2025-02-11T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/6dc01db5-9f0b-4c4e-9b0a-d4f9d43ee0fd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36905096,"duration_in_seconds":3055}]},{"id":"02a6a6bc-59e0-40b6-b75d-c36261857b87","title":"Episode 254: Super","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/254","content_text":"Eurovision started to get structure this week thanks to the semi-final allocation draw, the first wave of ticket sales, and selections from Greece, Slovenia, Belgium, and Spain. Sweden kicked off Melfest, Lithuania got competitive, and Latvia picked finalists. This was the easy Super Saturday...\n\nSuper Summary\n\n\nEurovision Semi-Final Allocation and Ticket Sales (1:18)\nArtist Announcements: Austria's JJ and France's Louane (8:45)\nKlavdia's \"Asteromata\" wins Greece's national final (11:16)\nSlovenia: Klemen wins EMA with \"How Much Time Do We Have Left?\" (15:50)\nRed Sebastian and \"Strobe Lights\" win Belgium's Eurosong (21:57)\n\"Esa Diva\": Melody wins Spain's Benidorm Fest (25:04)\nSweden's Melfest 2025 Begins (30:04)\nLatvia's Supernova Semi-Final (35:44)\nLithuania's Eurovizija.LT Heat 4 (40:45)\nSan Marino Names ALLLL the Semi-Finalists (43:57)\nComing up: Super Saturday 2 (46:03)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nBasel 2025\n\nKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our Basel 2025 page! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Recreating ALL Eurovision Winners (2000-2025) | The Ultimate Eurovision Challenge by Klemen Slakonja - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEurovision started to get structure this week thanks to the semi-final allocation draw, the first wave of ticket sales, and selections from Greece, Slovenia, Belgium, and Spain. Sweden kicked off Melfest, Lithuania got competitive, and Latvia picked finalists. This was the \u003cem\u003eeasy\u003c/em\u003e Super Saturday...\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuper Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Semi-Final Allocation and Ticket Sales (1:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist Announcements: Austria\u0026#39;s JJ and France\u0026#39;s Louane (8:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKlavdia\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Asteromata\u0026quot; wins Greece\u0026#39;s national final (11:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenia: Klemen wins EMA with \u0026quot;How Much Time Do We Have Left?\u0026quot; (15:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Sebastian and \u0026quot;Strobe Lights\u0026quot; win Belgium\u0026#39;s Eurosong (21:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026quot;Esa Diva\u0026quot;: Melody wins Spain\u0026#39;s Benidorm Fest (25:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden\u0026#39;s Melfest 2025 Begins (30:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatvia\u0026#39;s Supernova Semi-Final (35:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania\u0026#39;s Eurovizija.LT Heat 4 (40:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSan Marino Names ALLLL the Semi-Finalists (43:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing up: Super Saturday 2 (46:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasel 2025\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBasel 2025 page\u003c/a\u003e! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Recreating ALL Eurovision Winners (2000-2025) | The Ultimate Eurovision Challenge by Klemen Slakonja - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzHDdX2JsM0\u0026amp;ab_channel=KlemenSlakonja\"\u003eRecreating ALL Eurovision Winners (2000-2025) | The Ultimate Eurovision Challenge by Klemen Slakonja - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Eurovision started to get structure this week thanks to the semi-final allocation draw, the first wave of ticket sales, and selections from Greece, Slovenia, Belgium, and Spain. Sweden kicked off Melfest, Lithuania got competitive, and Latvia picked finalists. This was the easy Super Saturday...","date_published":"2025-02-04T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/02a6a6bc-59e0-40b6-b75d-c36261857b87.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35634358,"duration_in_seconds":2953}]},{"id":"cd2766ed-fb45-48dd-b990-38249ad48e1f","title":"Episode 253: Vox Lux","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/253","content_text":"Luxembourg selected their Eurovision representative at the end of a surprisingly busy week. Moldova has withdrawn, several countries released potential songs, and Finland's UMK faces a significant shakeup.\n\nVox Lux Summary\n\n\n🫢 Shakeups: Moldova out; Finland's UMK DQ's One Morning Left (1:15)\n🇱🇺 Luxembourg chooses Laura Thorn's \"La Poupée Monte Le Son\" (4:55)\n🎧 Song Drops: Portugal, Ukraine, Ireland, Norway, Belgium (14:59)\n🇱🇹 Lithuania's Eurovizija.LT Tiebreaker (20:00)\n🤹 This Week: Semi-Final Allocation, Tickets, Super Saturday 1 of 3 (25:14)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nBasel 2025\n\nKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our Basel 2025 page! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:One Morning Left has been expelled from UMK due to breach of contract – the band is disbanding | Culture | YleThe Republic of Moldova will not participate in Eurovision 2025Eurosong 2025 - 🇧🇪 Belgium's National Final - Livestream | #Eurovision2025 - YouTubeEMA 2025 | RTV 365Eurovision Song Contest 2025: The Semi-Final Draw | #Eurovision2025 - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLuxembourg selected their Eurovision representative at the end of a surprisingly busy week. Moldova has withdrawn, several countries released potential songs, and Finland\u0026#39;s UMK faces a significant shakeup.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVox Lux Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🫢 Shakeups: Moldova out; Finland\u0026#39;s UMK DQ\u0026#39;s One Morning Left (1:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇱🇺 Luxembourg chooses Laura Thorn\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;La Poupée Monte Le Son\u0026quot; (4:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎧 Song Drops: Portugal, Ukraine, Ireland, Norway, Belgium (14:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇱🇹 Lithuania\u0026#39;s Eurovizija.LT Tiebreaker (20:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🤹 This Week: Semi-Final Allocation, Tickets, Super Saturday 1 of 3 (25:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasel 2025\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBasel 2025 page\u003c/a\u003e! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"One Morning Left has been expelled from UMK due to breach of contract – the band is disbanding | Culture | Yle\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://yle.fi/a/74-20138727\"\u003eOne Morning Left has been expelled from UMK due to breach of contract – the band is disbanding | Culture | Yle\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Republic of Moldova will not participate in Eurovision 2025\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://moldova1.md/p/42773/ultima-ora-republica-moldova-nu-va-participa-la-eurovision-2025\"\u003eThe Republic of Moldova will not participate in Eurovision 2025\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurosong 2025 - 🇧🇪 Belgium\u0026#39;s National Final - Livestream | #Eurovision2025 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/live/QuoWc3Jy4jo\"\u003eEurosong 2025 - 🇧🇪 Belgium's National Final - Livestream | #Eurovision2025 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"EMA 2025 | RTV 365\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://365.rtvslo.si/programi/tvs1\"\u003eEMA 2025 | RTV 365\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Song Contest 2025: The Semi-Final Draw | #Eurovision2025 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/live/tbTnMG4w4Sc\"\u003eEurovision Song Contest 2025: The Semi-Final Draw | #Eurovision2025 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Luxembourg selected their Eurovision representative at the end of a surprisingly busy week. Moldova has withdrawn, several countries released potential songs, and Finland's UMK faces a significant shakeup.","date_published":"2025-01-28T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/cd2766ed-fb45-48dd-b990-38249ad48e1f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22386392,"duration_in_seconds":1844}]},{"id":"13055657-aab8-46d6-9d3f-f7596133a113","title":"Episode 252: Process","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/252","content_text":"It's another hopping Eurovision 2025 setup week with another wave of potential songs, information about Basel, the ESC hosts, ticket sales, plus auditions and previews from Moldova and Belgium.\n\nProcess Summary\n\n\n📢 Announcements: Mascots, ArenaPlus, and the Eurovision Hosts (1:03)\n🎟️ Next in Logistics: Semi-Final Allocation and Eurovision Tickets (3:44)\n💿 National Final Songs and Artists: Poland, Norway, Ukraine, Iceland (6:17)\n🇲🇩 Moldova Etapa Nationala Auditions (11:30)\n🇱🇹 Lithuania's Eurovizija.LT Second Heat (13:24)\n🇧🇪 Belgium's Eurosong Preview: LEEZ, Le Manou, Lenn, Grace (14:43)\n🗓️ Coming Up: Songs from Portugal, Slovenia, and Serbia plus the Luxembourg Song Contest (20:07)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nBasel 2025\n\nKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our Basel 2025 page! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Eurovision Song Contest 2025: The Semi-Final Draw | #Eurovision2025 - YouTube12 artiști și trupe s-au calificat în finala națională Eurovision 2025Eurovision 2025 Selection Season | Spotify","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s another hopping Eurovision 2025 setup week with another wave of potential songs, information about Basel, the ESC hosts, ticket sales, plus auditions and previews from Moldova and Belgium.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProcess Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📢 Announcements: Mascots, ArenaPlus, and the Eurovision Hosts (1:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎟️ Next in Logistics: Semi-Final Allocation and Eurovision Tickets (3:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💿 National Final Songs and Artists: Poland, Norway, Ukraine, Iceland (6:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇲🇩 Moldova Etapa Nationala Auditions (11:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇱🇹 Lithuania\u0026#39;s Eurovizija.LT Second Heat (13:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇧🇪 Belgium\u0026#39;s Eurosong Preview: LEEZ, Le Manou, Lenn, Grace (14:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🗓️ Coming Up: Songs from Portugal, Slovenia, and Serbia plus the Luxembourg Song Contest (20:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasel 2025\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep up with Eurovision selection season on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBasel 2025 page\u003c/a\u003e! We have a calendar with links to livestreams, details about entries as their selected, plus our Spotify playlists with every song we can find that is trying to get the Eurovision stage. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Song Contest 2025: The Semi-Final Draw | #Eurovision2025 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/live/tbTnMG4w4Sc\"\u003eEurovision Song Contest 2025: The Semi-Final Draw | #Eurovision2025 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"12 artiști și trupe s-au calificat în finala națională Eurovision 2025\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://moldova1.md/p/42603/12-artisti-si-trupe-s-au-calificat-in-finala-nationala-eurovision-2025\"\u003e12 artiști și trupe s-au calificat în finala națională Eurovision 2025\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision 2025 Selection Season | Spotify\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/selection-season\"\u003eEurovision 2025 Selection Season | Spotify\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"It's another hopping Eurovision 2025 setup week with another wave of potential songs, information about Basel, the ESC hosts, ticket sales, plus auditions and previews from Moldova and Belgium.","date_published":"2025-01-21T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/13055657-aab8-46d6-9d3f-f7596133a113.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16221254,"duration_in_seconds":1333}]},{"id":"663dd0f6-5436-424c-9189-7d9bf194ec8f","title":"Episode 251: Wading","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/251","content_text":"We ease into the waters of the Eurovision TV season, thanks to the first heat of Lithuania's Eurovizija.LT. We also check in on the candidate song drops for the processes happening in Finland, Malta, Croatia, and Greece.\n\nWading Summary\n\n\nFinland Announces 7 Acts for UMK (2:05)\nMalta, Croatia, and Greece Drop Their National Final Songs (6:46)\nLithuania's Eurovizija.LT Begins (12:56)\nThis week: Moldova Auditions; Acts from Poland, Norway, Iceland; Belgium TV; Eurovision Hosts (21:27)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Videos - YouTubeDora 2025. | Spotovi - YouTubeEurovision 2025 - Eθνικός Τελικός: TOP 12 - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe ease into the waters of the Eurovision TV season, thanks to the first heat of Lithuania\u0026#39;s Eurovizija.LT. We also check in on the candidate song drops for the processes happening in Finland, Malta, Croatia, and Greece.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWading Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinland Announces 7 Acts for UMK (2:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalta, Croatia, and Greece Drop Their National Final Songs (6:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania\u0026#39;s Eurovizija.LT Begins (12:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: Moldova Auditions; Acts from Poland, Norway, Iceland; Belgium TV; Eurovision Hosts (21:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Videos - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzrpE0iRHx_oNlhCJztL5yN_fLveFhQmq\"\u003eMalta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Videos - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dora 2025. | Spotovi - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLptbA_Ovp5kpm_Eb3JtZiMMJnw8GCzE-2\"\u003eDora 2025. | Spotovi - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision 2025 - Eθνικός Τελικός: TOP 12 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgeq7ezNgWe9llHnnjEmTxEJh42NwDQtu\"\u003eEurovision 2025 - Eθνικός Τελικός: TOP 12 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We ease into the waters of the Eurovision TV season, thanks to the first heat of Lithuania's Eurovizija.LT. We also check in on the candidate song drops for the processes happening in Finland, Malta, Croatia, and Greece.","date_published":"2025-01-14T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/663dd0f6-5436-424c-9189-7d9bf194ec8f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17594226,"duration_in_seconds":1448}]},{"id":"2a0be011-8a24-4d7c-82fa-88a93011e1cf","title":"Episode 250: Loaded with Energy","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/250","content_text":"Before 2025 gets into full swing, we catch up on Eurovision news from the end of 2024. We have designs! We have fonts! We have an entry where we're not not saying Tirana 2026! Plus, we go deep on the results from the ESC 250 Countdown.\n\nLoaded with Energy Summary\n\n\n💕Unity. Shapes. Love. Branding. (0:55)\n🇦🇱 Albania selects \"Zjerm\" by Shkodra Elektronike (12:36)\n🇳🇱 Netherlands selects Claude as their act for Basel (21:41)\n📰 Other Process Updates: Ukraine, San Marino, Ireland, Iceland, Moldova (23:23)\n🥳 Results from the 2024 ESC 250 (29:11)\n📺 This week: 🇪🇪 Eesti Laul Wildcard, 🇫🇮 UMK Artists and Songs, 🇭🇷 Dora Songs, 🇱🇹 Eurovizija.lt (41:43)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Eurovision 2025: Visuals, stage and ticketing info revealedTICKETS: Eurovision Song Contest Pre-RegistrationHotel Association fights excessive prices during ESC | Basler ZeitungThomas Benstem - TV Performance Showreel (ESC \u0026amp; ESC Elections) - YouTubeEuroWhat's On CalendarESC 250 2024 Results – Songfestival.be","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBefore 2025 gets into full swing, we catch up on Eurovision news from the end of 2024. We have designs! We have fonts! We have an entry where we\u0026#39;re not \u003cem\u003enot\u003c/em\u003e saying Tirana 2026! Plus, we go deep on the results from the ESC 250 Countdown.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLoaded with Energy Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💕Unity. Shapes. Love. Branding. (0:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇦🇱 Albania selects \u0026quot;Zjerm\u0026quot; by Shkodra Elektronike (12:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇳🇱 Netherlands selects Claude as their act for Basel (21:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📰 Other Process Updates: Ukraine, San Marino, Ireland, Iceland, Moldova (23:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥳 Results from the 2024 ESC 250 (29:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📺 This week: 🇪🇪 Eesti Laul Wildcard, 🇫🇮 UMK Artists and Songs, 🇭🇷 Dora Songs, 🇱🇹 Eurovizija.lt (41:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision 2025: Visuals, stage and ticketing info revealed\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/eurovision-2025-visuals-stage-and-ticketing-info-revealed\"\u003eEurovision 2025: Visuals, stage and ticketing info revealed\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"TICKETS: Eurovision Song Contest Pre-Registration\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ticketcorner.ch/en/artist/eurovision-song-contest/?affiliate=EOV\"\u003eTICKETS: Eurovision Song Contest Pre-Registration\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Hotel Association fights excessive prices during ESC | Basler Zeitung\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.bazonline.ch/hotellerie-verband-bekaempft-wucherpreise-waehrend-esc-695393224655\"\u003eHotel Association fights excessive prices during ESC | Basler Zeitung\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Thomas Benstem - TV Performance Showreel (ESC \u0026amp; ESC Elections) - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_N9BMT71k0\u0026amp;ab_channel=4ElementsDanceProductions\"\u003eThomas Benstem - TV Performance Showreel (ESC \u0026amp; ESC Elections) - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On Calendar\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2025-basel#:~:text=organizations%2C%20and%20audiences.-,Selection,-Season\"\u003eEuroWhat's On Calendar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ESC 250 2024 Results – Songfestival.be\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://songfestival.be/top250/top-250-2024/\"\u003eESC 250 2024 Results – Songfestival.be\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Before 2025 gets into full swing, we catch up on Eurovision news from the end of 2024. We have designs! We have fonts! We have an entry where we're not _not_ saying Tirana 2026! Plus, we go deep on the results from the ESC 250 Countdown.","date_published":"2025-01-07T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/2a0be011-8a24-4d7c-82fa-88a93011e1cf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32090367,"duration_in_seconds":2655}]},{"id":"d5824599-8acc-4b83-9445-e217ab1c08bf","title":"Episode 249: Pew Pew Pew","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/249","content_text":"As we head into 2025, we jump back 25 years to watch the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest. How has the competition, fashion, and pop music changed in the last quarter-century(!)?\n\nPew Pew Pew Summary\n\n\n🗓️ In the Year 2000... (3:17)\n⛳️ Part I: Israel, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Estonia, France, Romania (7:07)\n🎤 Part II: Malta, Norway, Russia, Belgium, Cyprus, Iceland (17:30)\n🪽 Part III: Spain, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Croatia, Sweden, FYR Macedonia (27:49)\n🌟 Part IV: Finland, Latvia, Turkey, Ireland, Austria (41:34)\n🔢 Part V: The Results (51:12)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Eurovision Song Contest 2000 - FULL SHOW - YouTubeStockholm 2000Episode 63: Flags on the PlayEpisode 87: AfriMusic, AI, and the Free European Song ContestsAt least 20 killed in huge explosion at Dutch fireworks warehouse | World news | The Guardian","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs we head into 2025, we jump back 25 years to watch the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest. How has the competition, fashion, and pop music changed in the last quarter-century(!)?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePew Pew Pew Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🗓️ In the Year 2000... (3:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⛳️ Part I: Israel, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Estonia, France, Romania (7:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎤 Part II: Malta, Norway, Russia, Belgium, Cyprus, Iceland (17:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪽 Part III: Spain, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Croatia, Sweden, FYR Macedonia (27:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌟 Part IV: Finland, Latvia, Turkey, Ireland, Austria (41:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔢 Part V: The Results (51:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Song Contest 2000 - FULL SHOW - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyRyf5edw-g\u0026amp;ab_channel=ieeehrovision\"\u003eEurovision Song Contest 2000 - FULL SHOW - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Stockholm 2000\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/event/stockholm-2000\"\u003eStockholm 2000\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Episode 63: Flags on the Play\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/63\"\u003eEpisode 63: Flags on the Play\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Episode 87: AfriMusic, AI, and the Free European Song Contests\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/87\"\u003eEpisode 87: AfriMusic, AI, and the Free European Song Contests\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"At least 20 killed in huge explosion at Dutch fireworks warehouse | World news | The Guardian\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2000/may/14/martinbright.theobserver\"\u003eAt least 20 killed in huge explosion at Dutch fireworks warehouse | World news | The Guardian\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"As we head into 2025, we jump back 25 years to watch the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest. How has the competition, fashion, and pop music changed in the last quarter-century(!)?","date_published":"2024-12-30T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/d5824599-8acc-4b83-9445-e217ab1c08bf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43383229,"duration_in_seconds":3574}]},{"id":"c89cc4f3-a5af-4f00-8736-f8832020a512","title":"Episode 248: Three-Card Montesong","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/248","content_text":"As we rush to get out of 2024 we're getting details from just about every country participating in Eurovision 2025. We recap last month's Montesong from Montenegro, learn a bit about Czechia's artist, and start adding all the dates to our calendar.\n\nThree-Card Montesong Summary\n\n\n😾 Is anyone still mad at the EBU? (1:30)\n🇲🇪 Montenegro returns with Montesong... and shenanigans (7:48)\n🇨🇿 Czechia selects ANDONXS for Basxl (17:34)\n🇪🇺 What's Happening in the EU (Eurowhat Universe) (20:00)\n🌊 All the National Selections (22:34)\n🎅🏼 Through the holidays: Albania's Festivali i Kenges and the ESC250 (44:25)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Malmö’s hosting of Eurovision evaluated as a big success for the cityEurovision Song Contest Introduces Official Code of ConductRTCG issue statement on Vladana’s resignation - ESCXTRA.comSUPERSTAR SUPERFINÁLE 2021 | Adam Pavlovčin - Arcade - YouTubeDanie Tregonning: \"🪩 Eurovision Starter Packs 🪩 Welcome, folks! 🦋Doomsday Blue-Sky: go.bsky.app/D9bMpct (pack is full) 🦋Dipinto Di Blu-Sky: go.bsky.app/BkAdhNJ (now open) Use both to follow and share widely! Contact me for additions and/or removals. I’m not responsible for nor endorsing individual’s posts. ❤️\" — BlueskySUPERNOVA 2025 - YouTubeTwin Flame Eurovision songs - YouTubeEFR12 Radio Eurovision | La radio des stars de l'Eurovision","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs we rush to get out of 2024 we\u0026#39;re getting details from just about every country participating in Eurovision 2025. We recap last month\u0026#39;s Montesong from Montenegro, learn a bit about Czechia\u0026#39;s artist, and start adding all the dates to our calendar.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThree-Card Montesong Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e😾 Is anyone still mad at the EBU? (1:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇲🇪 Montenegro returns with Montesong... and shenanigans (7:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇨🇿 Czechia selects ANDONXS for Basxl (17:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇪🇺 What\u0026#39;s Happening in the EU (Eurowhat Universe) (20:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌊 All the National Selections (22:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎅🏼 Through the holidays: Albania\u0026#39;s Festivali i Kenges and the ESC250 (44:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Malmö’s hosting of Eurovision evaluated as a big success for the city\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/malmo-hosting-eurovision-success\"\u003eMalmö’s hosting of Eurovision evaluated as a big success for the city\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Song Contest Introduces Official Code of Conduct\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/eurovision-song-contest-code-of-conduct-2025-1236243077/\"\u003eEurovision Song Contest Introduces Official Code of Conduct\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"RTCG issue statement on Vladana’s resignation - ESCXTRA.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://escxtra.com/2024/12/06/rtcg-issue-statement-on-vladanas-resignation/\"\u003eRTCG issue statement on Vladana’s resignation - ESCXTRA.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"SUPERSTAR SUPERFINÁLE 2021 | Adam Pavlovčin - Arcade - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITz9OZGuve0\u0026amp;ab_channel=SuperStar\"\u003eSUPERSTAR SUPERFINÁLE 2021 | Adam Pavlovčin - Arcade - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Danie Tregonning: \u0026quot;🪩 Eurovision Starter Packs 🪩 Welcome, folks! 🦋Doomsday Blue-Sky: go.bsky.app/D9bMpct (pack is full) 🦋Dipinto Di Blu-Sky: go.bsky.app/BkAdhNJ (now open) Use both to follow and share widely! Contact me for additions and/or removals. I’m not responsible for nor endorsing individual’s posts. ❤️\u0026quot; — Bluesky\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/danietreg.bsky.social/post/3laxfzvoj7k2t\"\u003eDanie Tregonning: \"🪩 Eurovision Starter Packs 🪩 Welcome, folks! 🦋Doomsday Blue-Sky: go.bsky.app/D9bMpct (pack is full) 🦋Dipinto Di Blu-Sky: go.bsky.app/BkAdhNJ (now open) Use both to follow and share widely! Contact me for additions and/or removals. I’m not responsible for nor endorsing individual’s posts. ❤️\" — Bluesky\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"SUPERNOVA 2025 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLngRbe8W6auphTawrQM4io0AsnEJV6LjG\"\u003eSUPERNOVA 2025 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Twin Flame Eurovision songs - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS_XSN-SaO7V0B8VLVH4klQX7zhabniQ4\"\u003eTwin Flame Eurovision songs - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"EFR12 Radio Eurovision | La radio des stars de l\u0026#39;Eurovision\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.efr12.com/radio/\"\u003eEFR12 Radio Eurovision | La radio des stars de l'Eurovision\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"As we rush to get out of 2024 we're getting details from just about every country participating in Eurovision 2025. We recap last month's Montesong from Montenegro, learn a bit about Czechia's artist, and start adding all the dates to our calendar.","date_published":"2024-12-17T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/c89cc4f3-a5af-4f00-8736-f8832020a512.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34781892,"duration_in_seconds":2858}]},{"id":"74065ab2-2808-4b5e-b301-5943cf7ccf94","title":"Episode 247: Rebuilt","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/247","content_text":"In 2019 we examined the Big 5—Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom—and offered suggestions on how they might improve their standing at Eurovision. It's five years later: how are the Big 5 doing now?\n\nRebuilt Summary\n\n\n🇮🇹 Italy (3:46)\n🇪🇸 Spain (9:19)\n🤗 Eurowhat AV Club Patreon and the ESC250 (16:25)\n🇩🇪 Germany (18:25)\n🇫🇷 France (27:07)\n🇬🇧 United Kingdom (33:10)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Episode 56: The Big 5 Gut Rehab (Italy)Episode 57: The Big 5 Gut Rehab (Spain and Germany)Episode 58: The Big 5 Gut Rehab (France and United Kingdom)Ben Dolic - Violent Thing | LIVE | ESC 2020 - YouTubeEpisode 105: AHHHHHHHH!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2019 we examined the Big 5—Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom—and offered suggestions on how they might improve their standing at Eurovision. It\u0026#39;s five years later: how are the Big 5 doing now?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRebuilt Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇮🇹 Italy (3:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇪🇸 Spain (9:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🤗 Eurowhat AV Club Patreon and the ESC250 (16:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇩🇪 Germany (18:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇫🇷 France (27:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇬🇧 United Kingdom (33:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Episode 56: The Big 5 Gut Rehab (Italy)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/56\"\u003eEpisode 56: The Big 5 Gut Rehab (Italy)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Episode 57: The Big 5 Gut Rehab (Spain and Germany)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/57\"\u003eEpisode 57: The Big 5 Gut Rehab (Spain and Germany)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Episode 58: The Big 5 Gut Rehab (France and United Kingdom)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/58\"\u003eEpisode 58: The Big 5 Gut Rehab (France and United Kingdom)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ben Dolic - Violent Thing | LIVE | ESC 2020 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRfdlBLLGJQ\u0026amp;ab_channel=ESCAdri\"\u003eBen Dolic - Violent Thing | LIVE | ESC 2020 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Episode 105: AHHHHHHHH!\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/105\"\u003eEpisode 105: AHHHHHHHH!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"In 2019 we examined the Big 5—Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom—and offered suggestions on how they might improve their standing at Eurovision. It's five years later: how are the Big 5 doing now?","date_published":"2024-12-03T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/74065ab2-2808-4b5e-b301-5943cf7ccf94.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29582297,"duration_in_seconds":2442}]},{"id":"e3764bf9-a245-428e-a4f1-d2811c11eea3","title":"Episode 246: Rockin' the Kremlin","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/246","content_text":"David Junk, originally from Ohio, was the first CEO of Universal Music Russia. In his memoir Rocking the Kremlin', he and co-author Fred Bronson (from Billboard Magazine) share stories about the \"Wild, Wild East\", Eurovision, and the influence of western pop culture after the fall of the USSR.\n\nRockin' the Kremlin Summary\n\n\n📖 What is Rockin' the Kremlin about? (3:23)\n🎶 Alsou, t.A.T.u., and Sergey Lazarev (10:33)\n🇺🇦 Building the Ukrainian Music Industry (32:46)\n📱Where to find David, Fred, and Rockin' the Kremlin (47:21)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guests: David Junk and Fred Bronson.Links:ROCKIN-THE-KREMLIN.COMRockin' The Kremlin | SpotifyDavidJunk.orgFredBronson.comЭрика-Американский Шанс (часть-28) (American Chance Part 28) - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Junk, originally from Ohio, was the first CEO of Universal Music Russia. In his memoir \u003cem\u003eRocking the Kremlin\u0026#39;\u003c/em\u003e, he and co-author Fred Bronson (from \u003cem\u003eBillboard Magazine\u003c/em\u003e) share stories about the \u0026quot;Wild, Wild East\u0026quot;, Eurovision, and the influence of western pop culture after the fall of the USSR.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eRockin\u0026#39; the Kremlin\u003c/em\u003e Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📖 What is Rockin\u0026#39; the Kremlin about? (3:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎶 Alsou, t.A.T.u., and Sergey Lazarev (10:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇺🇦 Building the Ukrainian Music Industry (32:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📱Where to find David, Fred, and Rockin\u0026#39; the Kremlin (47:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guests: David Junk and Fred Bronson.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ROCKIN-THE-KREMLIN.COM\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://rockin-the-kremlin.com/\"\u003eROCKIN-THE-KREMLIN.COM\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rockin\u0026#39; The Kremlin | Spotify\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/33LCpojmKZ20mvb2VY8ifH\"\u003eRockin' The Kremlin | Spotify\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"DavidJunk.org\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://davidjunk.org/\"\u003eDavidJunk.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"FredBronson.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://fredbronson.com/\"\u003eFredBronson.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Эрика-Американский Шанс (часть-28) (American Chance Part 28) - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PisZCfX_ch8\u0026amp;ab_channel=ruslim777\"\u003eЭрика-Американский Шанс (часть-28) (American Chance Part 28) - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"David Junk, originally from Ohio, was the first CEO of Universal Music Russia. In his memoir Rocking the Kremlin', he and co-author Fred Bronson from Billboard Magazine share stories about the \"Wild, Wild East\", Eurovision, and the influence of western pop culture after the fall of the USSR.","date_published":"2024-11-19T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/e3764bf9-a245-428e-a4f1-d2811c11eea3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35596496,"duration_in_seconds":2946}]},{"id":"b7681cd7-e5f0-4c9a-ad34-77f2d98959ef","title":"Episode 245: Avalanche","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/245","content_text":"It's been a couple months since we last checked in on Eurovision news… hoo boy there's a lot to get caught up on. We have elections, new heads of delegations, and info about way too many national selections.\n\nAvalanche Summary\n\n\n💊 Exotic Switzerland: Funding Referendum, Novartis Sponsorship (1:41)\n🇳🇱 Is Everyone (Netherlands?) Still Mad at the EBU? (6:31)\n🔴 Coming up on the podcast: Iceland Airwaves and Rockin' the Kremlin (12:16)\n🎓 New Heads of Delegations for 2025 (14:42)\n📆 National Selection Updates (Vague) (21:50)\n🏆 National Final Updates (Specific) (25:47)\n⏳ Who are we waiting on? (34:36)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Switzerland’s Unusual Form of Democracy Takes Aim at Eurovision - POLITICOEurovision winner Nemo says organisers didn't do enough to support acts amid Israel tensionsInterview with SRG-Manager Bakel Walden: Is Nemo a wimp? - BlickOfficial partner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 | NovartisEXCLUSIVE: AVROTROS Confirms New Details Around Eurovision 2025 — Ding-a-Dong, de Nederlandse podcast over het Eurovisie Songfestival","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s been a couple months since we last checked in on Eurovision news… hoo boy there\u0026#39;s a lot to get caught up on. We have elections, new heads of delegations, and info about way too many national selections.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvalanche Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💊 Exotic Switzerland: Funding Referendum, Novartis Sponsorship (1:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇳🇱 Is Everyone (Netherlands?) Still Mad at the EBU? (6:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔴 Coming up on the podcast: Iceland Airwaves and Rockin\u0026#39; the Kremlin (12:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎓 New Heads of Delegations for 2025 (14:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📆 National Selection Updates (Vague) (21:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏆 National Final Updates (Specific) (25:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⏳ Who are we waiting on? (34:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Switzerland’s Unusual Form of Democracy Takes Aim at Eurovision - POLITICO\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/09/15/the-odd-fight-over-eurovision-in-switzerland-00179128\"\u003eSwitzerland’s Unusual Form of Democracy Takes Aim at Eurovision - POLITICO\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision winner Nemo says organisers didn\u0026#39;t do enough to support acts amid Israel tensions\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgnl2k53glo\"\u003eEurovision winner Nemo says organisers didn't do enough to support acts amid Israel tensions\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Interview with SRG-Manager Bakel Walden: Is Nemo a wimp? - Blick\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.blick.ch/people-tv/schweiz/srg-manager-ueber-esc-ist-nemo-eine-mimose-herr-walden-id20241172.html\"\u003eInterview with SRG-Manager Bakel Walden: Is Nemo a wimp? - Blick\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Official partner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 | Novartis\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.novartis.com/news/official-partner-eurovision-song-contest-2025\"\u003eOfficial partner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 | Novartis\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"EXCLUSIVE: AVROTROS Confirms New Details Around Eurovision 2025 — Ding-a-Dong, de Nederlandse podcast over het Eurovisie Songfestival\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.songfestivalpodcast.nl/artikelen/exclusive-avrotros-confirms-new-details-around-eurovision-2025\"\u003eEXCLUSIVE: AVROTROS Confirms New Details Around Eurovision 2025 — Ding-a-Dong, de Nederlandse podcast over het Eurovisie Songfestival\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"It's been a couple months since we last checked in on Eurovision news… hoo boy there's a lot to get caught up on. We have elections, new heads of delegations, and info about way too many national selections.","date_published":"2024-11-05T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/b7681cd7-e5f0-4c9a-ad34-77f2d98959ef.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28208385,"duration_in_seconds":2329}]},{"id":"f042aeca-ffb8-42af-b718-a525573a246a","title":"Episode 244: Yugonostalgia","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/244","content_text":"We welcome back @dudepoints, who recently completed their Master's thesis which included discussion of the intersection of the Yugoslavian Art Practice and recent Eurovision entries from Serbia and Croatia. \n\nMore simply: let's talk about performance art at Eurovision!\n\nYugonostalgia Summary\n\n\nWhat is the Yugoslavian Art Practice? (2:39)\nHow does Eurovision interact with the Yugoslavian Art Practice? (7:59)\nWho else has been a Performance Artist at Eurovision? (17:50)\nHow do you define \"performance art\"? (21:32)\nEurovision as a mode of culture building (31:29)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Dude Points.Links:It's pronounced \"dood-pwah\", brah!ZERO 3 Official trailer - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe welcome back @dudepoints, who recently completed their Master\u0026#39;s thesis which included discussion of the intersection of the Yugoslavian Art Practice and recent Eurovision entries from Serbia and Croatia. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore simply: let\u0026#39;s talk about performance art at Eurovision!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYugonostalgia Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the Yugoslavian Art Practice? (2:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does Eurovision interact with the Yugoslavian Art Practice? (7:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho else has been a Performance Artist at Eurovision? (17:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do you define \u0026quot;performance art\u0026quot;? (21:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision as a mode of culture building (31:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Dude Points.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"It\u0026#39;s pronounced \u0026quot;dood-pwah\u0026quot;, brah!\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://dudepoints.fun/\"\u003eIt's pronounced \"dood-pwah\", brah!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ZERO 3 Official trailer - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhRZORUkpOs\u0026amp;ab_channel=EmilioV%C4%97lyviofilmai\"\u003eZERO 3 Official trailer - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We welcome back @dudepoints, who recently completed their Master's thesis which included discussion of the intersection of the Yugoslavian Art Practice and recent Eurovision entries from Serbia and Croatia. More simply: let's talk about performance art at Eurovision!","date_published":"2024-10-22T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/f042aeca-ffb8-42af-b718-a525573a246a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26718244,"duration_in_seconds":2203}]},{"id":"2e05dbf2-5035-43f4-8395-118fd6f2db3f","title":"Episode 243: Verily","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/243","content_text":"The Reference Group is one of the governing bodies for the Eurovision Song Contest. Who sits on this board and what experience do they bring to the table? We go through the dossiers in this episode.\n\nVerily Summary\n\n\nWhat are the Eurovision Heads of Delegation and Reference Group? (1:29)\nWho is currently in the Eurovision Reference Group? (8:05)\nWho isn't on the Eurovision Reference Group? (21:52)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Humans of Eurovision #1 - Felix Bergsson - Iceland is full of creative fire! - YouTubeEpisode 8: Eurovision 2025 - Special with Co-Executive Producer Moritz Stadler - Eurovis-Huns - GaydioEbba basar över Eurovision i MalmöRachel Ashdown, Commissioning Editor for Entertainment at the BBC - The University of Nottingham","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Reference Group is one of the governing bodies for the Eurovision Song Contest. Who sits on this board and what experience do they bring to the table? We go through the dossiers in this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVerily Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the Eurovision Heads of Delegation and Reference Group? (1:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho is currently in the Eurovision Reference Group? (8:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho \u003cem\u003eisn\u0026#39;t\u003c/em\u003e on the Eurovision Reference Group? (21:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Humans of Eurovision #1 - Felix Bergsson - Iceland is full of creative fire! - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0NFQpDLFKQ\u0026amp;t=58s\u0026amp;ab_channel=JanBorsEUROVISION\"\u003eHumans of Eurovision #1 - Felix Bergsson - Iceland is full of creative fire! - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Episode 8: Eurovision 2025 - Special with Co-Executive Producer Moritz Stadler - Eurovis-Huns - Gaydio\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.gaydio.co.uk/brighton/on-air/podcasts2/eurovis-huns/episode/episode-8-eurovision-2025-special-with-co-executive-producer-moritz-stadler/\"\u003eEpisode 8: Eurovision 2025 - Special with Co-Executive Producer Moritz Stadler - Eurovis-Huns - Gaydio\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ebba basar över Eurovision i Malmö\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://kollega.se/arbetsmiljo/ebba-adielsson-basar-over-eurovision-i-malmo\"\u003eEbba basar över Eurovision i Malmö\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rachel Ashdown, Commissioning Editor for Entertainment at the BBC - The University of Nottingham\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/humanities/departments/history/study-with-us/our-students/rachel-ashdown.aspx\"\u003eRachel Ashdown, Commissioning Editor for Entertainment at the BBC - The University of Nottingham\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The Reference Group is one of the governing bodies for the Eurovision Song Contest. Who sits on this board and what experience do they bring to the table? We go through the dossiers in this episode.","date_published":"2024-10-08T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/2e05dbf2-5035-43f4-8395-118fd6f2db3f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19981707,"duration_in_seconds":1649}]},{"id":"d221bce4-e147-42bd-894d-5f7a816aef7a","title":"Episode 242: Eurovisionaries","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/242","content_text":"Dr. Zoë Jay returns to discuss Eurovisionaries, an academic research project investigating the ways Eurovision fans think about and practice forms of cultural diplomacy.\n\nEurovisionaries Summary\n\n\nWhat was the inspiration for the Eurovisionaries project? (3:16)\nHow to define \"political\" (5:56)\nEurovision's shift from \"political\" (2023) to \"Political\" (2024) (10:41)\nInitial findings from speaking with the Eurofandom (15:31)\nPolitics, cultural relations, and social media (20:45)\nWhat is the goal of the Eurovisionaries project? (23:24)\nEngagement from non-participating countries (32:00)\nHow to get involved with research (39:10)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Zoë Jay.Links:The EurovisionariesThe Eurovisionaries (@euro_visionarie) • Instagram photos and videosThe Eurovisionaries (@euro_visionarie) / X","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDr. Zoë Jay returns to discuss Eurovisionaries, an academic research project investigating the ways Eurovision fans think about and practice forms of cultural diplomacy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovisionaries Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat was the inspiration for the Eurovisionaries project? (3:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to define \u0026quot;political\u0026quot; (5:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision\u0026#39;s shift from \u0026quot;political\u0026quot; (2023) to \u0026quot;Political\u0026quot; (2024) (10:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial findings from speaking with the Eurofandom (15:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolitics, cultural relations, and social media (20:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the goal of the Eurovisionaries project? (23:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement from non-participating countries (32:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to get involved with research (39:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Zoë Jay.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Eurovisionaries\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovisionaries.com/\"\u003eThe Eurovisionaries\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Eurovisionaries (@euro_visionarie) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/euro_visionarie/\"\u003eThe Eurovisionaries (@euro_visionarie) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Eurovisionaries (@euro_visionarie) / X\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://x.com/euro_visionarie/\"\u003eThe Eurovisionaries (@euro_visionarie) / X\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Dr. Zoë Jay returns to discuss Eurovisionaries, an academic research project investigating the ways Eurovision fans think about and practice forms of cultural diplomacy.","date_published":"2024-09-24T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/d221bce4-e147-42bd-894d-5f7a816aef7a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30309707,"duration_in_seconds":2511}]},{"id":"3a0a6f21-7ced-424c-93eb-da076d324114","title":"Episode 241: Exotic Switzerland","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/241","content_text":"Our 8th season begins with news about Eurovision 2025 host city Basel, our first artist announcement, and a look at the history of Switzerland at the Contest.\n\nExotic Switzerland Summary\n\n\nBasel, Switzerland will host Eurovision 2025 (0:54)\nTheo Evan will represent Cyprus in Basel (4:05)\nIs everyone/the Netherlands still mad at the EBU? (7:53)\nMontenegro will return to Eurovision (10:08)\nItaly and Sweden tweak their national selections (14:02)\nPatreon: Let's Talk About Can't Stop the Music (19:27)\nSwitzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest (21:48)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Episode 165: Lugano🇨🇭 Eurovision 2025: Co-Executive Producer Reveals the Reasons Why Basel Was Selected to Host - EurovoixTheo Evan - SlapsAVROTROS does not intend to file a complaint for Joost Klein's disqualificationFinished in Melodi Grand Prix – NRK Kultur og underholdningCan't Stop The Music (1980) - Official Trailer - YouTubeViver senza tei - Switzerland 1989 - Eurovision songs with live orchestra - YouTubeEurovision 2004 Semi Final 03 Switzerland *Piero \u0026amp; The Music Stars* *Celebrate!* 16:9 HQ - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur 8th season begins with news about Eurovision 2025 host city Basel, our first artist announcement, and a look at the history of Switzerland at the Contest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExotic Switzerland Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasel, Switzerland will host Eurovision 2025 (0:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheo Evan will represent Cyprus in Basel (4:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs everyone/the Netherlands still mad at the EBU? (7:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMontenegro will return to Eurovision (10:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly and Sweden tweak their national selections (14:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatreon: Let\u0026#39;s Talk About \u003cem\u003eCan\u0026#39;t Stop the Music\u003c/em\u003e (19:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest (21:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Episode 165: Lugano\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/165\"\u003eEpisode 165: Lugano\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"🇨🇭 Eurovision 2025: Co-Executive Producer Reveals the Reasons Why Basel Was Selected to Host - Eurovoix\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovoix.com/2024/09/01/eurovision-2025-reasons-basel-selected-to-host/\"\u003e🇨🇭 Eurovision 2025: Co-Executive Producer Reveals the Reasons Why Basel Was Selected to Host - Eurovoix\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Theo Evan - Slaps\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://slaps.com/theoevan\"\u003eTheo Evan - Slaps\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"AVROTROS does not intend to file a complaint for Joost Klein\u0026#39;s disqualification\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.rtl.nl/boulevard/entertainment/artikel/5466737/avrotros-gaat-geen-aangifte-doen-om-diskwalificatie-joost?fbclid=IwY2xjawExdDJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHU67Ia0_YQSkAHXrmMrhkba7fNSzrHqIj25DC2adOfa9wUrZ4Zq5c6DhHQ_aem_XdM7wAaJIJ432pr_MKjflA\"\u003eAVROTROS does not intend to file a complaint for Joost Klein's disqualification\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Finished in Melodi Grand Prix – NRK Kultur og underholdning\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.nrk.no/kultur/ferdig-i-melodi-grand-prix-1.17007829\"\u003eFinished in Melodi Grand Prix – NRK Kultur og underholdning\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Can\u0026#39;t Stop The Music (1980) - Official Trailer - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqeQWYwVFo0\u0026amp;ab_channel=Shout%21Studios\"\u003eCan't Stop The Music (1980) - Official Trailer - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Viver senza tei - Switzerland 1989 - Eurovision songs with live orchestra - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It1OltnpM-A\u0026amp;ab_channel=escLIVEmusic1\"\u003eViver senza tei - Switzerland 1989 - Eurovision songs with live orchestra - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision 2004 Semi Final 03 Switzerland *Piero \u0026amp; The Music Stars* *Celebrate!* 16:9 HQ - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUX3_0KM7fc\u0026amp;ab_channel=2004ESC2005\"\u003eEurovision 2004 Semi Final 03 Switzerland *Piero \u0026amp; The Music Stars* *Celebrate!* 16:9 HQ - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Our 8th season begins with news about Eurovision 2025 host city Basel, our first artist announcement, and a look at the history of Switzerland at the Contest.","date_published":"2024-09-10T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/3a0a6f21-7ced-424c-93eb-da076d324114.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30320686,"duration_in_seconds":2495}]},{"id":"718cdd2f-8834-4d70-8ae6-e6da5b05e794","title":"Episode 240: How to Win Melfest","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/240","content_text":"We say farewell to Eurovision 2024 host nation Sweden by examining the facts and figures of its long-running song selection method: Melodifestivalen. We also make our picks of who we would like to see make an appearance in Melfest 2025.\n\nHow to Win Melfest Summary\n\n\nWho has written the most songs for Melfest? (2:38)\nDo non-English songs do well at Melfest? (6:02)\nShould Melfest's Andra Chansen be given a second chance? (11:53)\nIf you already won Melfest, should you come back? (15:32)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe say farewell to Eurovision 2024 host nation Sweden by examining the facts and figures of its long-running song selection method: Melodifestivalen. We also make our picks of who we would like to see make an appearance in Melfest 2025.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Win Melfest Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho has written the most songs for Melfest? (2:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo non-English songs do well at Melfest? (6:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould Melfest\u0026#39;s Andra Chansen be given a second chance? (11:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you already won Melfest, should you come back? (15:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We say farewell to Eurovision 2024 host nation Sweden by examining the facts and figures of its long-running song selection method: Melodifestivalen. We also make our picks of who we would like to see make an appearance in Melfest 2025.","date_published":"2024-08-27T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/718cdd2f-8834-4d70-8ae6-e6da5b05e794.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20479639,"duration_in_seconds":1685}]},{"id":"cf34f1f1-30d9-4c4b-b9ee-eed98cbd6cb4","title":"Episode 239: ABBA Gold","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/239","content_text":"Elisabeth Vincentelli examined the 1992 greatest hits collection ABBA Gold for the music criticism book series 33 1/3. We discuss the book, our respective relationships with ABBA, and marvel at the band's influence on pop music 50 years after their Eurovision win.\n\nABBA Gold Summary\n\n\nWhat is your relationship with ABBA? (2:53)\nABBA Gold (1992) (7:30)\n33 1/3: ABBA Gold by Elisabeth Vincentelli (10:04)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Let's talk about \"Let's Talk About Love\", loves | PatreonAbba's Abba Gold: : 33 1/3 Elisabeth Vincentelli ContinuumABBA: The Movie (1977) Trailer - YouTubeJustified Ancients Of Mu Mu - The Queen And I - YouTubeMadonna - Hung Up (Official Video) [HD] - YouTubeCher - GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! (A Man After Midnight) [Official HD Audio] - YouTubeABBA 1975 GREATEST HITS POSTER Swedish Magazine VeckoRevyn 1970s Rare Vintage | eBay","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eElisabeth Vincentelli examined the 1992 greatest hits collection \u003cem\u003eABBA Gold\u003c/em\u003e for the music criticism book series \u003cem\u003e33 1/3\u003c/em\u003e. We discuss the book, our respective relationships with ABBA, and marvel at the band\u0026#39;s influence on pop music 50 years after their Eurovision win.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eABBA Gold Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is your relationship with ABBA? (2:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABBA Gold (1992) (7:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e33 1/3: ABBA Gold\u003c/em\u003e by Elisabeth Vincentelli (10:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Let\u0026#39;s talk about \u0026quot;Let\u0026#39;s Talk About Love\u0026quot;, loves | Patreon\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.patreon.com/posts/lets-talk-about-109543699\"\u003eLet's talk about \"Let's Talk About Love\", loves | Patreon\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Abba\u0026#39;s Abba Gold: : 33 1/3 Elisabeth Vincentelli Continuum\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/abbas-abba-gold-9780826415462/\"\u003eAbba's Abba Gold: : 33 1/3 Elisabeth Vincentelli Continuum\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ABBA: The Movie (1977) Trailer - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXG8tNVzrYw\"\u003eABBA: The Movie (1977) Trailer - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Justified Ancients Of Mu Mu - The Queen And I - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAgZo5YQJUM\"\u003eJustified Ancients Of Mu Mu - The Queen And I - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Madonna - Hung Up (Official Video) [HD] - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDwb9jOVRtU\"\u003eMadonna - Hung Up (Official Video) [HD] - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cher - GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! (A Man After Midnight) [Official HD Audio] - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHMOmniowAE\"\u003eCher - GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! (A Man After Midnight) [Official HD Audio] - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ABBA 1975 GREATEST HITS POSTER Swedish Magazine VeckoRevyn 1970s Rare Vintage | eBay\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ebay.com/itm/225085731913\"\u003eABBA 1975 GREATEST HITS POSTER Swedish Magazine VeckoRevyn 1970s Rare Vintage | eBay\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Elisabeth Vincentelli examined the 1992 Greatest Hits collection ABBA Gold for the music criticism book series 33 1/3. We discuss the book, our respective relationships with ABBA, and marvel at the band's influence on pop music.","date_published":"2024-08-13T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/cf34f1f1-30d9-4c4b-b9ee-eed98cbd6cb4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16812479,"duration_in_seconds":1385}]},{"id":"5e901620-166d-480d-a4c6-4d94822c6bd8","title":"Episode 238: Vacay","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/238","content_text":"It's the Geneva Convention vs Basel Exposition for the chance to host Eurovision in 2025. Meanwhile, the production team has been announced and a new job for ESC Director is available if you wanna work with Martin. We go over July 2024 Eurovision headlines in this episode.\n\nVacay Summary\n\n\nGeneva vs Basel (1:22)\nEurovision 2025 Staff Updates (6:22)\nPatreon Summer of Celine Book Club (10:48)\n22 Countries for Eurovision 2025 So Far (13:48)\n\n\nPhoto by Peter Conlan on Unsplash\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Swiss direct democracy is Eurovision’s latest challenge - SWI swissinfo.chBambie Thug teases Eurovision return with two-time entrants Jedward | Evening StandardEBU announces future development areas for Eurovision Song Contest following independent review into 2024 eventESC Director Job Posting | EBUOpinions: Israel in Eurovision: Now you have to turn around, NRK!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s the Geneva Convention vs Basel Exposition for the chance to host Eurovision in 2025. Meanwhile, the production team has been announced and a new job for ESC Director is available if you wanna work with Martin. We go over July 2024 Eurovision headlines in this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVacay Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneva vs Basel (1:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision 2025 Staff Updates (6:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatreon Summer of Celine Book Club (10:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 Countries for Eurovision 2025 So Far (13:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@peterconlan?utm_content=creditCopyText\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_source=unsplash\"\u003ePeter Conlan\u003c/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/man-sitting-beside-woman-on-grass-facing-mountains-OVKXg07zR5U?utm_content=creditCopyText\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_source=unsplash\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Swiss direct democracy is Eurovision’s latest challenge - SWI swissinfo.ch\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/democracy/swiss-direct-democracy-is-eurovisions-latest-challenge/84198908\"\u003eSwiss direct democracy is Eurovision’s latest challenge - SWI swissinfo.ch\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bambie Thug teases Eurovision return with two-time entrants Jedward | Evening Standard\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/bambie-thug-eurovision-jedward-gaza-israel-palestine-b1171555.html\"\u003eBambie Thug teases Eurovision return with two-time entrants Jedward | Evening Standard\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"EBU announces future development areas for Eurovision Song Contest following independent review into 2024 event\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/mediacentre/release/ebu-announces-future-development-areas-eurovision-song-contest-following\"\u003eEBU announces future development areas for Eurovision Song Contest following independent review into 2024 event\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ESC Director Job Posting | EBU\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ebu.ch/careers/vacancy\"\u003eESC Director Job Posting | EBU\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Opinions: Israel in Eurovision: Now you have to turn around, NRK!\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.vg.no/nyheter/meninger/i/wggzvn/israel-i-eurovision-naa-maa-dere-snu-nrk\"\u003eOpinions: Israel in Eurovision: Now you have to turn around, NRK!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"It's the Geneva Convention vs Basel Exposition for the chance to host Eurovision in 2025. Meanwhile, the production team has been announced and a new job for ESC Director is available if you wanna work with Martin. We go over July 2024 Eurovision headlines in this episode.","date_published":"2024-07-30T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/5e901620-166d-480d-a4c6-4d94822c6bd8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13069209,"duration_in_seconds":1068}]},{"id":"dd171008-b8ea-4025-b670-0006ea3f08fd","title":"Episode 237: Missing the 'Mark","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/237","content_text":"Oh, Denmark. What are we going to do with you? Ellie Chalkley joins us to assess what's rotten in the state of DMGP and what changes could be made to get the Nordic nation back into the Eurovision Grand Final.\n\nEllie\n\nLifelong lover of flags, spreadsheets and the outer reaches of the pop universe. Designer of the infamous Every Eurovision Result Ever tea towel.\n\nMissing the 'Mark Summary\n\n\nWelcome, Ellie! (1:04)\nDenmark at Eurovision Recently (2:22)\nDansk Melodi Grand Prix (DMGP) Problems (6:35)\nDenmark Gut Rehab (11:36)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Ellie.Links:Playlist | Dansk RevampTotally Flagulous","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOh, Denmark. What are we going to do with you? Ellie Chalkley joins us to assess what\u0026#39;s rotten in the state of DMGP and what changes could be made to get the Nordic nation back into the Eurovision Grand Final.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEllie\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLifelong lover of flags, spreadsheets and the outer reaches of the pop universe. Designer of the infamous Every Eurovision Result Ever tea towel.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMissing the \u0026#39;Mark Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Ellie! (1:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark at Eurovision Recently (2:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDansk Melodi Grand Prix (DMGP) Problems (6:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark Gut Rehab (11:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Ellie.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Playlist | Dansk Revamp\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7aaOIR5KNba5lbonvvRQQM?si=cf178fd4ae794dda\"\u003ePlaylist | Dansk Revamp\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Totally Flagulous\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://www.totallyflagulous.com/\"\u003eTotally Flagulous\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Oh, Denmark. What are we going to do with you? Ellie Chalkley joins us to assess what's rotten in the state of DMGP and what changes could be made to get the Nordic nation back into the Eurovision Grand Final. ","date_published":"2024-07-16T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/dd171008-b8ea-4025-b670-0006ea3f08fd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18953726,"duration_in_seconds":1554}]},{"id":"4921376e-7ede-4ec8-8026-be253ba06cf0","title":"Episode 236: \"It's 5 to 11...\"","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/236","content_text":"On April 24, 1974, Portugal's Eurovision entry was used as a signal that would dismantle a dictatorship in Europe. In this episode, look back on the Carnation Revolution and Portugal's history both outside and inside the Eurovision Song Contest.\n\n\"It's 5 to 11...\" Summary\n\n\nPortugal at Eurovision (2:58)\nA Brief History of Portugal's Politics (11:05)\nApril 24, 1974 (18:25)\nApril 26, 1974 (27:10)\n\n\nCover image by Tatjana from Pixabay\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:The Carnation Revolution | Book by Alex Fernandes | Official Publisher Page | Simon \u0026amp; SchusterHow Portugal’s 1974 Eurovision entry toppled the country’s fascist regime | Portugal | The GuardianThe Guardian view on Portugal’s Carnation Revolution: a legacy to protect | Editorial | The GuardianThe regime that ended with a song — The Europeans","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn April 24, 1974, Portugal\u0026#39;s Eurovision entry was used as a signal that would dismantle a dictatorship in Europe. In this episode, look back on the Carnation Revolution and Portugal\u0026#39;s history both outside and inside the Eurovision Song Contest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u0026quot;It\u0026#39;s 5 to 11...\u0026quot; Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal at Eurovision (2:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Brief History of Portugal\u0026#39;s Politics (11:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApril 24, 1974 (18:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApril 26, 1974 (27:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCover image by \u003ca href=\"https://pixabay.com/users/__tatius__-11378535/?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_campaign=image\u0026utm_content=6292136\"\u003eTatjana\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_campaign=image\u0026utm_content=6292136\"\u003ePixabay\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Carnation Revolution | Book by Alex Fernandes | Official Publisher Page | Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Carnation-Revolution/Alex-Fernandes/9780861547548\"\u003eThe Carnation Revolution | Book by Alex Fernandes | Official Publisher Page | Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"How Portugal’s 1974 Eurovision entry toppled the country’s fascist regime | Portugal | The Guardian\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/21/how-portugals-1974-eurovision-entry-toppled-the-countrys-fascist-regime\"\u003eHow Portugal’s 1974 Eurovision entry toppled the country’s fascist regime | Portugal | The Guardian\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Guardian view on Portugal’s Carnation Revolution: a legacy to protect | Editorial | The Guardian\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/07/the-guardian-view-on-portugals-carnation-revolution-a-legacy-to-protect\"\u003eThe Guardian view on Portugal’s Carnation Revolution: a legacy to protect | Editorial | The Guardian\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The regime that ended with a song — The Europeans\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.europeanspodcast.com/all-episodes/the-regime-that-ended-with-a-song\"\u003eThe regime that ended with a song — The Europeans\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"On April 24, 1974, Portugal's Eurovision entry was used as a signal that would dismantle a dictatorship in Europe. In this episode, look back on the Carnation Revolution and Portugal's history both outside and inside the Eurovision Song Contest.","date_published":"2024-07-02T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/4921376e-7ede-4ec8-8026-be253ba06cf0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27161132,"duration_in_seconds":2248}]},{"id":"87200afb-bf71-47cc-bc22-6c7b2e21742b","title":"Episode 235: Calm","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/235","content_text":"We check in on Eurovision headlines from June 2024 including budget discussions, host city where/when, and which countries have already expressed interest in the 2025 Contest.\n\nCalm Summary\n\n\nEurovision Ratings Omnibus 2024 (1:04)\nHost City When? Host City Where? (3:26)\nIs Everyone Still Mad at the EBU? (6:11)\nPatreon: \"I Am: Celine Dion\" (8:47)\n2025 Country Count: 13 (9:37)\nNational Selection Updates: Italy, Belgium, Albania (17:37)\n\n\nCover photo by Luis Cortés on Unsplash\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Eurovision Song Contest 2024 breaks new records as hundreds of millions watch, listen and engage on TV and digital platforms | EBUESC 2025: Executive Producer elected | SRG SSRUpdate AVROTROS met betrekking tot het Eurovisie Songfestival | AVROTROSLetošnjo Evrovizijo bo pregledal neodvisni strokovnjak - RTV SLOStig Karlsen reveals Norway's Eurovision 2025 plans and challenges the EBULatvia considers leaving Eurovision Song Contest - LRTControversies in the case of the expenses of the delegation of the Republic of Moldova at Eurovision 2024🇱🇮 Liechtenstein: Radio Liechtenstein Applying for European Broadcasting Union Membership - EurovoixSmall-Body Database LookupThe well-known singer, Elhaida Dani, is appointed artistic director of the 63rd Festival at RTSH | RTSH NewsABBA receive prestigious Swedish knighthood for pop career that began at Eurovision | EuronewsWINDOWS95MAN USA TOUR 2025 #norulestour #usa #newyork #chicago #losangeles #sanfrancisco @irvingplaza NEW YORK @thaliahallchicago… | Instagram","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe check in on Eurovision headlines from June 2024 including budget discussions, host city where/when, and which countries have already expressed interest in the 2025 Contest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCalm Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Ratings Omnibus 2024 (1:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost City When? Host City Where? (3:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs Everyone Still Mad at the EBU? (6:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatreon: \u0026quot;I Am: Celine Dion\u0026quot; (8:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2025 Country Count: 13 (9:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational Selection Updates: Italy, Belgium, Albania (17:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCover photo by \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@luiskcortes?utm_content=creditCopyText\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_source=unsplash\"\u003eLuis Cortés\u003c/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/white-printer-paper-on-brown-wooden-table-DRL63jJ0L2Y?utm_content=creditCopyText\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_source=unsplash\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Song Contest 2024 breaks new records as hundreds of millions watch, listen and engage on TV and digital platforms | EBU\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ebu.ch/news/2024/05/eurovision-song-contest-2024-breaks-new-records-as-hundreds-of-millions-watch-and-listen-on-tv-and-digital-platforms\"\u003eEurovision Song Contest 2024 breaks new records as hundreds of millions watch, listen and engage on TV and digital platforms | EBU\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ESC 2025: Executive Producer elected | SRG SSR\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.srgssr.ch/de/news-medien/news/esc-2025-executive-producer-gewaehlt\"\u003eESC 2025: Executive Producer elected | SRG SSR\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Update AVROTROS met betrekking tot het Eurovisie Songfestival | AVROTROS\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.avrotros.nl/article/update-avrotros-met-betrekking-tot-het-eurovisie-songfestival~576/\"\u003eUpdate AVROTROS met betrekking tot het Eurovisie Songfestival | AVROTROS\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Letošnjo Evrovizijo bo pregledal neodvisni strokovnjak - RTV SLO\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.rtvslo.si/zabava-in-slog/glasba/ema/letosnjo-evrovizijo-bo-pregledal-neodvisni-strokovnjak/710759\"\u003eLetošnjo Evrovizijo bo pregledal neodvisni strokovnjak - RTV SLO\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Stig Karlsen reveals Norway\u0026#39;s Eurovision 2025 plans and challenges the EBU\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.tv2.no/underholdning/var-svaert-kritisk-til-ebu-fikk-overraskende-gave-i-posten/16742862/\"\u003eStig Karlsen reveals Norway's Eurovision 2025 plans and challenges the EBU\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Latvia considers leaving Eurovision Song Contest - LRT\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2281127/latvia-considers-leaving-eurovision-song-contest\"\u003eLatvia considers leaving Eurovision Song Contest - LRT\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Controversies in the case of the expenses of the delegation of the Republic of Moldova at Eurovision 2024\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://noi.md/md/societate/controverse-in-cazul-cheltuielilor-delegatiei-republicii-moldova-la-eurovision-2024\"\u003eControversies in the case of the expenses of the delegation of the Republic of Moldova at Eurovision 2024\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"🇱🇮 Liechtenstein: Radio Liechtenstein Applying for European Broadcasting Union Membership - Eurovoix\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovoix.com/2024/06/02/radio-liechtenstein-european-broadcasting-union-membership/\"\u003e🇱🇮 Liechtenstein: Radio Liechtenstein Applying for European Broadcasting Union Membership - Eurovoix\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Small-Body Database Lookup\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/tools/sbdb_lookup.html#/?sstr=78535\u0026amp;view=OPDA\"\u003eSmall-Body Database Lookup\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The well-known singer, Elhaida Dani, is appointed artistic director of the 63rd Festival at RTSH | RTSH News\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://lajme.rtsh.al/artikull/kengetarja-e-njohur-elhaida-dani-emerohet-drejtore-artistike-e-festivalit-te-63-te-ne-rtsh\"\u003eThe well-known singer, Elhaida Dani, is appointed artistic director of the 63rd Festival at RTSH | RTSH News\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ABBA receive prestigious Swedish knighthood for pop career that began at Eurovision | Euronews\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/05/31/abba-receive-prestigious-swedish-knighthood-for-pop-career-that-began-at-eurovision\"\u003eABBA receive prestigious Swedish knighthood for pop career that began at Eurovision | Euronews\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"WINDOWS95MAN USA TOUR 2025 #norulestour #usa #newyork #chicago #losangeles #sanfrancisco @irvingplaza NEW YORK @thaliahallchicago… | Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/C8FSurcIfkp/\"\u003eWINDOWS95MAN USA TOUR 2025 #norulestour #usa #newyork #chicago #losangeles #sanfrancisco @irvingplaza NEW YORK @thaliahallchicago… | Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We check in on Eurovision headlines from June 2024 including budget discussions, host city where/when, and which countries have already expressed interest in the 2025 Contest.","date_published":"2024-06-18T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/87200afb-bf71-47cc-bc22-6c7b2e21742b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16748119,"duration_in_seconds":1372}]},{"id":"a1e3f79a-793a-43f4-813c-80f0e9a899b2","title":"Episode 234: A Lotta Look","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/234","content_text":"Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan from the celebrity fashion blog Go Fug Yourself join us to discuss fashion, stagewear, and all the lewks from Eurovision 2024. What designs worked, which were less successful, and will 2025 be an all-denim affair?\n\nA Lotta Look Summary\n\n\nWelcome, Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan! (1:16)\nThe Turquoise Carpet (6:38)\nFavorite Looks from Eurovision 2024 (9:39)\nLess Successful Eurovision 2024 Looks (16:52)\nOutfit Rehearsals (25:27)\nIs Eurovision Fashion Second-Tier? (30:55)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan.Links:Go Fug Yourself: Because Fugly Is The New Pretty Go Fug YourselfDrinks with Broads: Yellowstone and Eurovision, Together at LastBackstage at the Turquoise Carpet 🇸🇪 | #Eurovision2024 | #UnitedByMusic 🇸🇪 - YouTubeThe Royal We (Hardcover) | Vroman's BookstoreThe Heir Affair (The Royal We #2) (Hardcover) | Vroman's Bookstore","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHeather Cocks and Jessica Morgan from the celebrity fashion blog Go Fug Yourself join us to discuss fashion, stagewear, and all the lewks from Eurovision 2024. What designs worked, which were less successful, and will 2025 be an all-denim affair?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Lotta Look Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan! (1:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Turquoise Carpet (6:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFavorite Looks from Eurovision 2024 (9:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess Successful Eurovision 2024 Looks (16:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutfit Rehearsals (25:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs Eurovision Fashion Second-Tier? (30:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Go Fug Yourself: Because Fugly Is The New Pretty Go Fug Yourself\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.gofugyourself.com/\"\u003eGo Fug Yourself: Because Fugly Is The New Pretty Go Fug Yourself\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Drinks with Broads: Yellowstone and Eurovision, Together at Last\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/yellowstone-and-eurovision-together\"\u003eDrinks with Broads: Yellowstone and Eurovision, Together at Last\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Backstage at the Turquoise Carpet 🇸🇪 | #Eurovision2024 | #UnitedByMusic 🇸🇪 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9O_Ba8PfqU\u0026amp;ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest\"\u003eBackstage at the Turquoise Carpet 🇸🇪 | #Eurovision2024 | #UnitedByMusic 🇸🇪 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Royal We (Hardcover) | Vroman\u0026#39;s Bookstore\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.vromansbookstore.com/book/9781455557103\"\u003eThe Royal We (Hardcover) | Vroman's Bookstore\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Heir Affair (The Royal We #2) (Hardcover) | Vroman\u0026#39;s Bookstore\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.vromansbookstore.com/book/9781538715918\"\u003eThe Heir Affair (The Royal We #2) (Hardcover) | Vroman's Bookstore\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan from the celebrity fashion blog Go Fug Yourself join us to discuss fashion, stagewear, and all the lewks from Eurovision 2024. What designs worked, which were less successful, and will 2025 be an all-denim affair?","date_published":"2024-06-04T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/a1e3f79a-793a-43f4-813c-80f0e9a899b2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33046496,"duration_in_seconds":2728}]},{"id":"57f96d06-bf7f-44f7-9f17-6490c4055ed1","title":"Episode 233: Grievance Committee","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/233","content_text":"As the EBU works through a litany of complaints about Eurovision 2024, Dr Jess Carniel from the University of Southern Queensland joins us to discuss the issues facing the competition. Along with examining what should be a rebuilding year for the Contest, we chat about Australia's presence at the ESC and reconsider the balance of the jury and televote.\n\nDr Jess Carniel\n\nJess is an Associate Professor in Humanities at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. Her research focuses on the various dimensions of the Eurovision Song Contest, its fans, politics, and culture. She is the author of Understanding the Eurovision Song Contest in Multicultural Australia: We Got Love, and co-editor with Chris Hay of Eurovision and Australia: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from Down Under. She is a firm believer in bangers over ballads.\n\nGrievance Committee Summary\n\n\nWelcome, Dr. Jess Carniel! (0:44)\nGrievance: Spain wants Freedom of the Press (6:18)\nGrievance: The European Union Flag (13:19)\nGrievance: Double Standards at Eurovision (18:20)\nGrievance: Juries and Televoting (23:06)\n2025: A Rebuilding Year? (32:49)\nStudying Australia's Relationship with Eurovision (48:48)\nDid any loose ends get tied up? (55:24)\nFinal Thoughts (1:00:54)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Jess Carniel.Links:RTVE Requests Eurovision Organisers Ensure Press Freedom After Journalist HarassmentEurovision. EBU delayed publication of Iolanda's video with symbols of PalestineEurovision responds to complaints of backstage 'tension' and bad behaviourEurovision banned the EU flag. Now the EU is demanding to know why | The Independent«Eurovision Song Contest»: Ny utvikling: - Hoder må rulleTelevizija Slovenija odgovornim pri EBU zastavlja vprašanja o letošnjem izboru za Pesem Evrovizije - RTV SLO","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs the EBU works through a litany of complaints about Eurovision 2024, Dr Jess Carniel from the University of Southern Queensland joins us to discuss the issues facing the competition. Along with examining what should be a rebuilding year for the Contest, we chat about Australia\u0026#39;s presence at the ESC and reconsider the balance of the jury and televote.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDr Jess Carniel\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJess is an Associate Professor in Humanities at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. Her research focuses on the various dimensions of the Eurovision Song Contest, its fans, politics, and culture. She is the author of \u003cem\u003eUnderstanding the Eurovision Song Contest in Multicultural Australia: We Got Love\u003c/em\u003e, and co-editor with Chris Hay of \u003cem\u003eEurovision and Australia: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from Down Under\u003c/em\u003e. She is a firm believer in bangers over ballads.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrievance Committee Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Dr. Jess Carniel! (0:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrievance: Spain wants Freedom of the Press (6:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrievance: The European Union Flag (13:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrievance: Double Standards at Eurovision (18:20)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrievance: Juries and Televoting (23:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2025: A Rebuilding Year? (32:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudying Australia\u0026#39;s Relationship with Eurovision (48:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDid any loose ends get tied up? (55:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (1:00:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Jess Carniel.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"RTVE Requests Eurovision Organisers Ensure Press Freedom After Journalist Harassment\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/05/10/rtve-requests-eurovision-organisers-ensure-press-freedom/281633/\"\u003eRTVE Requests Eurovision Organisers Ensure Press Freedom After Journalist Harassment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision. EBU delayed publication of Iolanda\u0026#39;s video with symbols of Palestine\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/cultura/eurovisao-ebu-protelou-publicacao-de-video-de-iolanda-com-simbolos-da-palestina_v1570890\"\u003eEurovision. EBU delayed publication of Iolanda's video with symbols of Palestine\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision responds to complaints of backstage \u0026#39;tension\u0026#39; and bad behaviour\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx7ddqv6pqeo\"\u003eEurovision responds to complaints of backstage 'tension' and bad behaviour\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision banned the EU flag. Now the EU is demanding to know why | The Independent\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/eurovision/eurovision-flag-european-union-2025-b2544162.html\"\u003eEurovision banned the EU flag. Now the EU is demanding to know why | The Independent\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"«Eurovision Song Contest»: Ny utvikling: - Hoder må rulle\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.tv2.no/underholdning/ny-utvikling-hoder-ma-rulle/16689685/\"\u003e«Eurovision Song Contest»: Ny utvikling: - Hoder må rulle\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Televizija Slovenija odgovornim pri EBU zastavlja vprašanja o letošnjem izboru za Pesem Evrovizije - RTV SLO\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.rtvslo.si/rtv/za-medije/sporocila-za-javnost/televizija-slovenija-odgovornim-pri-ebu-zastavlja-vprasanja-o-letosnjem-izboru-za-pesem-evrovizije/708634\"\u003eTelevizija Slovenija odgovornim pri EBU zastavlja vprašanja o letošnjem izboru za Pesem Evrovizije - RTV SLO\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"As the EBU works through a litany of complaints about Eurovision 2024, Dr Jess Carniel from the University of Southern Queensland joins us to discuss the issues facing the competition. Along with examining what should be a rebuilding year for the Contest, we chat about Australia's presence at the ESC and reconsider the balance of the jury and televote.","date_published":"2024-05-21T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/57f96d06-bf7f-44f7-9f17-6490c4055ed1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47864719,"duration_in_seconds":3967}]},{"id":"b8ac8160-15b9-41bc-98c9-396dc8f1bba1","title":"Episode 232: Broke","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/232","content_text":"Somehow we made it through the other side of the 2024 Eurovision Grand Final in one piece. Things that didn't: the Netherlands, Nemo's trophy, and possibly the EBU? We examine the immediate aftermath of Saturday's show from Malmö.\n\nBroke Summary\n\n\nNetherlands Disqualified from Eurovision (0:59)\nThe Actual Grand Final (6:53)\nEurovision Results Data Dive (10:07)\nLooking Toward Eurovision 2025 (17:49)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Joost Klein could soon face prosecution; May have confessed to Eurovision threats | NL TimesResults of the Grand Final of Malmö 2024 - Eurovision Song Contest","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSomehow we made it through the other side of the 2024 Eurovision Grand Final in one piece. Things that didn\u0026#39;t: the Netherlands, Nemo\u0026#39;s trophy, and possibly the EBU? We examine the immediate aftermath of Saturday\u0026#39;s show from Malmö.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBroke Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetherlands Disqualified from Eurovision (0:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Actual Grand Final (6:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Results Data Dive (10:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking Toward Eurovision 2025 (17:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Joost Klein could soon face prosecution; May have confessed to Eurovision threats | NL Times\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://nltimes.nl/2024/05/13/joost-klein-soon-face-prosecution-may-confessed-eurovision-threats\"\u003eJoost Klein could soon face prosecution; May have confessed to Eurovision threats | NL Times\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Results of the Grand Final of Malmö 2024 - Eurovision Song Contest\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/event/malmo-2024/grand-final/results\"\u003eResults of the Grand Final of Malmö 2024 - Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Somehow we made it through the other side of the 2024 Eurovision Grand Final in one piece. Things that didn't: the Netherlands, Nemo's trophy, and possibly the EBU? We examine the immediate aftermath of Saturday's show from Malmö.","date_published":"2024-05-14T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/b8ac8160-15b9-41bc-98c9-396dc8f1bba1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18606494,"duration_in_seconds":1536}]},{"id":"5c8da799-9dec-4732-a70e-80751ef8f626","title":"Episode 231: Poop Chaos","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/231","content_text":"In our Eurovision 2024 Grand Final Preview, we discuss the results of the two semi-finals in Malmö, make some predictions on what may happen on Saturday, and scratch why Sweden's hosting has been itching us this week.\n\nThis episode was recorded at 7pm US Eastern Time on Thursday, May 9. \n\nPoop Chaos Summary\n\n\nCorrections: Robyn Edition (0:52)\nEurovision Semi-Final 1 in Review (2:32)\nEurovision Semi-Final 2 in Review (10:46)\nGrand Final Preview (27:10)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Eric Saade on the criticism after the coup: \"In my eyes it's racism\" | SVT NewsEurovision Performer Made to Remove Pro-Palestine MakeupThat’s a watermelon on my chest. From the river to the sea! 200 million people watched and celebrated while innocent children, mothers and… | InstagramItaly's public TV apologises for mistakenly publishing Eurovision results | ReutersThe EuroWhat? Podcast - Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?Episode Title Source","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn our Eurovision 2024 Grand Final Preview, we discuss the results of the two semi-finals in Malmö, make some predictions on what may happen on Saturday, and scratch why Sweden\u0026#39;s hosting has been itching us this week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis episode was recorded at 7pm US Eastern Time on Thursday, May 9.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePoop Chaos Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrections: Robyn Edition (0:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Semi-Final 1 in Review (2:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Semi-Final 2 in Review (10:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Final Preview (27:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eric Saade on the criticism after the coup: \u0026quot;In my eyes it\u0026#39;s racism\u0026quot; | SVT News\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.svt.se/kultur/har-kuppar-saade-hade-palestinasjal-runt-handen\"\u003eEric Saade on the criticism after the coup: \"In my eyes it's racism\" | SVT News\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Performer Made to Remove Pro-Palestine Makeup\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.vulture.com/article/eurovision-ireland-palestine-makeup.html\"\u003eEurovision Performer Made to Remove Pro-Palestine Makeup\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"That’s a watermelon on my chest. From the river to the sea! 200 million people watched and celebrated while innocent children, mothers and… | Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/C6sUpWuIf3y/\"\u003eThat’s a watermelon on my chest. From the river to the sea! 200 million people watched and celebrated while innocent children, mothers and… | Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Italy\u0026#39;s public TV apologises for mistakenly publishing Eurovision results | Reuters\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/italys-public-tv-apologises-mistakenly-publishing-eurovision-results-2024-05-10/\"\u003eItaly's public TV apologises for mistakenly publishing Eurovision results | Reuters\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast - Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/watch\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast - Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Episode Title Source\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/melodifestivalen/a/veG3wm/stockholms-plan-for-eurovision-fem-fragetecken-kring-arenan\"\u003eEpisode Title Source\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"In our Eurovision 2024 Grand Final Preview, we discuss the results of the two semi-finals in Malmö, make some predictions on what may happen on Saturday, and scratch why Sweden's hosting has been itching us this week.","date_published":"2024-05-10T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/5c8da799-9dec-4732-a70e-80751ef8f626.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24230619,"duration_in_seconds":1997}]},{"id":"5e4cc7d2-fd8f-4131-9f05-00b2d6520ae8","title":"Episode 230: Designated Perceived Nudity Corner","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/230","content_text":"It's Eurovision Week! After we get caught up on Contest news, we make our predictions on which acts will advance to Saturday's Grand Final. Will there be heartbreak in Malmö?\n\nDesignated Perceived Nudity Corner Summary\n\n\nEurovision News: Peacock, Producer's Choice, Flags (1:19)\nEurovision Semi-Final 1 Predictions (13:01)\nEurovision Semi-Final 2 Predictions (25:52)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Stream Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Online | PeacockEuroPod Jury Vote 2024 - YouTubeEpisode 208: 2024 Eurovision Preview, Part 3 (ft. Ben Smith of Eurowhat) – 12 Points from AmericaThe EuroWhat? Podcast - Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 63: Flags on the PlayOrganizers of Eurovision Song Contest ready to remove Palestinian flags or symbols | AP News","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s Eurovision Week! After we get caught up on Contest news, we make our predictions on which acts will advance to Saturday\u0026#39;s Grand Final. Will there be heartbreak in Malmö?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesignated Perceived Nudity Corner Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision News: Peacock, Producer\u0026#39;s Choice, Flags (1:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Semi-Final 1 Predictions (13:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Semi-Final 2 Predictions (25:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Stream Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Online | Peacock\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-event/eurovision\"\u003eStream Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Online | Peacock\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"EuroPod Jury Vote 2024 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9p83xPqzqs\u0026amp;ab_channel=BuildingBridgesPodcast\"\u003eEuroPod Jury Vote 2024 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Episode 208: 2024 Eurovision Preview, Part 3 (ft. Ben Smith of Eurowhat) – 12 Points from America\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://12pointsfromamerica.com/2024/04/episode-208-2024-eurovision-preview-part-3-ft-ben-smith-of-eurowhat/\"\u003eEpisode 208: 2024 Eurovision Preview, Part 3 (ft. Ben Smith of Eurowhat) – 12 Points from America\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast - Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/watch\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast - Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 63: Flags on the Play\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/63\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 63: Flags on the Play\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Organizers of Eurovision Song Contest ready to remove Palestinian flags or symbols | AP News\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://apnews.com/article/eurovision-song-contest-malmo-sweden-palestinian-israel-gaza-war-8e0ca2f7aef9239393eb63ade6199d66\"\u003eOrganizers of Eurovision Song Contest ready to remove Palestinian flags or symbols | AP News\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"It's Eurovision Week! After we get caught up on Contest news, we make our predictions on which acts will advance to Saturday's Grand Final. Will there be heartbreak in Malmö?","date_published":"2024-05-06T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/5e4cc7d2-fd8f-4131-9f05-00b2d6520ae8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30906421,"duration_in_seconds":2552}]},{"id":"3fe7ea54-f72f-4195-aafc-3928b1f91546","title":"Episode 229: \"Authenticity\"","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/229","content_text":"Chris Molanphy from Slate's Hit Parade joins us to discuss the Big 5 and Sweden's entries for Eurovision 2024. How do the entries from France, Spain, Italy, Germany, the UK, and Sweden stack up to current US Billboard chart sensibilities? Are there any bangers in the mix?\n\nAbout Chris Molanphy\n\nChris Molanphy is a chart analyst and pop critic who writes about the intersection of culture and commerce in popular music. For Slate, he created and hosts the Hit Parade podcast and writes their “Why Is This Song No. 1?” series. His most recent book is Old Town Road (DUP, 2023), about the Lil Nas X song of the same name and the chart history and race/genre intersections that led to its record-setting chart run. Chris’s work has also appeared in Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Vulture, NPR Music’s The Record, The Village Voice, Billboard _and _CMJ. Chris has also been a frequent guest on National Public Radio (All Things Considered, On the Media, Planet Money, Soundcheck), on SiriusXM and on numerous podcasts including the Culture Gabfest and the New York Times Popcast.\n\n\"Authenticity\" Summary\n\n\nWelcome, Chris Molanphy! (0:46)\n🇫🇷 France - Slimane - \"Mon Amour\" ❤️‍🔥 (8:22)\n🇪🇸 Spain - Nebulossa - \"ZORRA\" 🦊 (16:46)\n🇮🇹 Italy - Angelina Mango - \"La Noia\" 🥱 (26:51)\n🇩🇪 Germany - ISAAK - \"Always on the Run\" 🏃 (33:34)\n🇬🇧 United Kingdom - Olly Alexander - \"Dizzy\" 😵‍💫 (41:32)\n🇸🇪 Sweden - Marcus \u0026amp; Martinus - \"Unforgettable\" 👯‍♂️ (49:43)\nFinal Thoughts (1:00:56)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Chris Molanphy.Links:Why Is This Song No. 1?Hit Parade with Chris Molanphy.The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 198: Lyrical VocabularyDinosaur Comics","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eChris Molanphy from Slate\u0026#39;s Hit Parade joins us to discuss the Big 5 and Sweden\u0026#39;s entries for Eurovision 2024. How do the entries from France, Spain, Italy, Germany, the UK, and Sweden stack up to current US Billboard chart sensibilities? Are there any bangers in the mix?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Chris Molanphy\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Molanphy\u003c/strong\u003e is a chart analyst and pop critic who writes about the intersection of culture and commerce in popular music. For Slate, he created and hosts the \u003ca href=\"https://slate.com/podcasts/hit-parade\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHit Parade podcast\u003c/a\u003e and writes their \u003ca href=\"https://slate.com/tag/why-is-this-songno1\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e“Why Is This Song No. 1?” series\u003c/a\u003e. His most recent book is \u003cem\u003eOld Town Road\u003c/em\u003e (DUP, 2023), about the Lil Nas X song of the same name and the chart history and race/genre intersections that led to its record-setting chart run. Chris’s work has also appeared in \u003cem\u003eRolling Stone, Pitchfork, Vulture, NPR Music’s The Record, The Village Voice, Billboard _and _CMJ\u003c/em\u003e. Chris has also been a frequent guest on National Public Radio (\u003cem\u003eAll Things Considered, On the Media, Planet Money, Soundcheck\u003c/em\u003e), on SiriusXM and on numerous podcasts including the \u003cem\u003eCulture Gabfest\u003c/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times Popcast\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u0026quot;Authenticity\u0026quot; Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Chris Molanphy! (0:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇫🇷 France - Slimane - \u0026quot;Mon Amour\u0026quot; ❤️‍🔥 (8:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇪🇸 Spain - Nebulossa - \u0026quot;ZORRA\u0026quot; 🦊 (16:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇮🇹 Italy - Angelina Mango - \u0026quot;La Noia\u0026quot; 🥱 (26:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇩🇪 Germany - ISAAK - \u0026quot;Always on the Run\u0026quot; 🏃 (33:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇬🇧 United Kingdom - Olly Alexander - \u0026quot;Dizzy\u0026quot; 😵‍💫 (41:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇸🇪 Sweden - Marcus \u0026amp; Martinus - \u0026quot;Unforgettable\u0026quot; 👯‍♂️ (49:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (1:00:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Chris Molanphy.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Why Is This Song No. 1?\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://slate.com/tag/why-is-this-songno1\"\u003eWhy Is This Song No. 1?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Hit Parade with Chris Molanphy.\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://slate.com/podcasts/hit-parade\"\u003eHit Parade with Chris Molanphy.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 198: Lyrical Vocabulary\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/198\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 198: Lyrical Vocabulary\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dinosaur Comics\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.qwantz.com/index.php?comic=1734\"\u003eDinosaur Comics\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Chris Molanphy from Slate's Hit Parade joins us to discuss the Big 5 and Sweden's entries for Eurovision 2024. How do the entries from France, Spain, Italy, Germany, the UK, and Sweden stack up to current US Billboard chart sensibilities? Are there any bangers in the mix?","date_published":"2024-04-30T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/3fe7ea54-f72f-4195-aafc-3928b1f91546.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46004319,"duration_in_seconds":3809}]},{"id":"fab11f04-ac0f-46fe-b37a-a91d5a8e9bf9","title":"Episode 228: Pulling Focus","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/228","content_text":"Ned Raggett returns to helps us wrap up our coverage of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2024. Which entries are legit snacks? Which songs left us hungry for more? How did we manage to bring food into every discussion?\n\nPulling Focus Summary\n\n\nWelcome back, Ned Raggett! (0:47)\n🇳🇱 Netherlands - Joost Klein - \"Europapa\" 🇪🇺 (2:18)\n🇦🇹 Austria - Kaleen - \"We Will Rave\" 🪩 (10:53)\n🇬🇷 Greece - Marina Satti - \"ZARI\" 🎲 (19:08)\n🇮🇱 Israel - Eden Golan - \"Hurricane\" 🌀 (26:29)\n🇬🇪 Georgia - Nutsa - \"FIrefighter\" 👩‍🚒 (29:21)\n🇦🇲 Armenia - LADANIVA - \"Jako\" 💃 (37:23)\nFinal Thoughts (45:11)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Ned Raggett.Links:The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 206: Obvious Points KlaxonThe EuroWhat? Podcast Statement on Israel Coverage (April 2024)By-The-Bywater | Megaphonic","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNed Raggett returns to helps us wrap up our coverage of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2024. Which entries are legit snacks? Which songs left us hungry for more? How did we manage to bring food into every discussion?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePulling Focus Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome back, Ned Raggett! (0:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇳🇱 Netherlands - Joost Klein - \u0026quot;Europapa\u0026quot; 🇪🇺 (2:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇦🇹 Austria - Kaleen - \u0026quot;We Will Rave\u0026quot; 🪩 (10:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇬🇷 Greece - Marina Satti - \u0026quot;ZARI\u0026quot; 🎲 (19:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇮🇱 Israel - Eden Golan - \u0026quot;Hurricane\u0026quot; 🌀 (26:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇬🇪 Georgia - Nutsa - \u0026quot;FIrefighter\u0026quot; 👩‍🚒 (29:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇦🇲 Armenia - LADANIVA - \u0026quot;Jako\u0026quot; 💃 (37:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (45:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Ned Raggett.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 206: Obvious Points Klaxon\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/206\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 206: Obvious Points Klaxon\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Statement on Israel Coverage (April 2024)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Statement on Israel Coverage (April 2024)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"By-The-Bywater | Megaphonic\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.megaphonic.fm/bythebywater\"\u003eBy-The-Bywater | Megaphonic\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Ned Raggett returns to helps us wrap up our coverage of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2024. Which entries are legit snacks? Which songs left us hungry for more? How did we manage to bring food into every discussion?","date_published":"2024-04-23T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/fab11f04-ac0f-46fe-b37a-a91d5a8e9bf9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36910609,"duration_in_seconds":3053}]},{"id":"24021561-91c6-4085-82d5-be7c85edba02","title":"Episode 227: CVS Bangerz","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/227","content_text":"Audio engineer and Never Post host Mike Rugnetta joins us for a Eurovision crash course. We discuss this year's entries from Estonia, Denmark, Belgium, San Marino, and Switzerland, as well as the overwhelming schedule for Eurovision rehearsals and the finer points of grocery store playlists.\n\nCVS Bangerz Summary\n\n\nWelcome, Mike Rugnetta! (0:43)\n🇪🇪 Estonia - 5MIINUST x Puuluup - “(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi” 💊 (8:51)\n🇩🇰 Denmark - SABA - \"Sand\" 🏜️ (19:04)\n🇧🇪 Belgium - Mustii - \"Before the Party's Over\" 🎊 (30:20)\n🇸🇲 San Marino - Megara - \"11:11\" 👩‍🎤 (38:43)\n🇨🇭 Switzerland - Nemo - \"The Code\" 🧩 (47:43)\nFinal Thoughts (and Questions) (58:19)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Mike Rugnetta.Links:Never Post, A Podcast About and For the InternetFun City Ventures\"Bigger!\" | Neil Patrick Harris | 2013 Tony Awards Opening - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAudio engineer and \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.neverpo.st/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eNever Post\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e host Mike Rugnetta joins us for a Eurovision crash course. We discuss this year\u0026#39;s entries from Estonia, Denmark, Belgium, San Marino, and Switzerland, as well as the overwhelming schedule for Eurovision rehearsals and the finer points of grocery store playlists.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCVS Bangerz Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Mike Rugnetta! (0:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇪🇪 Estonia - 5MIINUST x Puuluup - “(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi” 💊 (8:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇩🇰 Denmark - SABA - \u0026quot;Sand\u0026quot; 🏜️ (19:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇧🇪 Belgium - Mustii - \u0026quot;Before the Party\u0026#39;s Over\u0026quot; 🎊 (30:20)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇸🇲 San Marino - Megara - \u0026quot;11:11\u0026quot; 👩‍🎤 (38:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇨🇭 Switzerland - Nemo - \u0026quot;The Code\u0026quot; 🧩 (47:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (and Questions) (58:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Mike Rugnetta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Never Post, A Podcast About and For the Internet\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.neverpo.st/\"\u003eNever Post, A Podcast About and For the Internet\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fun City Ventures\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://funcity.ventures/\"\u003eFun City Ventures\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"\u0026quot;Bigger!\u0026quot; | Neil Patrick Harris | 2013 Tony Awards Opening - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8SeysuMpA0\u0026amp;ab_channel=MattHagmeierCurtis\"\u003e\"Bigger!\" | Neil Patrick Harris | 2013 Tony Awards Opening - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Audio engineer and Never Post host Mike Rugnetta joins us for a Eurovision crash course. We discuss this year's entries from Estonia, Denmark, Belgium, San Marino, and Switzerland, as well as the overwhelming schedule for Eurovision rehearsals and the finer points of grocery store playlists.","date_published":"2024-04-16T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/24021561-91c6-4085-82d5-be7c85edba02.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48810258,"duration_in_seconds":4045}]},{"id":"5ab6ef68-9ccc-47f3-b286-07a5a70316d1","title":"Episode 226: Oops! All Revamps","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/226","content_text":"First-time guest Katie Proctor joins us to kick off our coverage of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2! We explore the full range of revamps with this week's set, including lyrics tweaks, remastering, and translation. Were the changes made by Czechia, Albania, Norway, Malta, and Latvia successful?\n\nOops! All Revamps Summary\n\n\nWelcome, Katie Proctor! (0:42)\n🇨🇿 Czechia - Aiko - \"Pedestal\" 🗽 (3:12)\n🇦🇱 Albania - Besa - \"TiTAN\" 💪 (8:56)\n🇳🇴 Norway - Gåte - \"Ulveham\" 🐺 (17:32)\n🇲🇹 Malta - Sarah Bonnici - \"Loop\" 🔄 (24:32)\n🇱🇻 Latvia - Dons - \"Hollow\" 🙏 (31:59)\nFinal Thoughts (40:51)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Katie Proctor.Links:Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 1 Megamix | Patreon","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFirst-time guest Katie Proctor joins us to kick off our coverage of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2! We explore the full range of revamps with this week\u0026#39;s set, including lyrics tweaks, remastering, and translation. Were the changes made by Czechia, Albania, Norway, Malta, and Latvia successful?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOops! All Revamps Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Katie Proctor! (0:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇨🇿 Czechia - Aiko - \u0026quot;Pedestal\u0026quot; 🗽 (3:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇦🇱 Albania - Besa - \u0026quot;TiTAN\u0026quot; 💪 (8:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇳🇴 Norway - Gåte - \u0026quot;Ulveham\u0026quot; 🐺 (17:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇲🇹 Malta - Sarah Bonnici - \u0026quot;Loop\u0026quot; 🔄 (24:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇱🇻 Latvia - Dons - \u0026quot;Hollow\u0026quot; 🙏 (31:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (40:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Katie Proctor.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 1 Megamix | Patreon\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.patreon.com/posts/eurovision-2024-101827335\"\u003eEurovision 2024 Semi Final 1 Megamix | Patreon\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"First-time guest Katie Proctor joins us to kick off our coverage of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2! We explore the full range of revamps with this week's set, including lyrics tweaks, remastering, and translation. Were the changes made by Czechia, Albania, Norway, Malta, and Latvia successful?","date_published":"2024-04-09T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/5ab6ef68-9ccc-47f3-b286-07a5a70316d1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32668854,"duration_in_seconds":2701}]},{"id":"a8f0d8e7-4086-4989-90db-c0737ec3f09a","title":"Episode 225: Optimistic","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/225","content_text":"Meredith Clark from Light Treason News joins us to chat about our last set of songs for Eurovision Semi Final 1: Serbia, Iceland, Australia, Portugal, and Azerbaijan. Topics include: Memes popular in Bangladesh, Whose Line is It Anyway, didgeridoos, three-minute world building, and arms appreciation.\n\nOptimistic Summary\n\n\nWelcome back, Meredith Clark! (0:53)\n🇷🇸 Serbia - Teya Dora - \"Ramonda\" 🥀 (4:35)\n🇮🇸 Iceland - Hera Bjork - \"Scared of Heights\" 🎢 (10:31)\n🇦🇺 Australia - Electric Fields - \"One Milkali (One Blood)\" ☕️ (17:11)\n🇵🇹 Portugal - iolanda - \"Grito\" 😧 (23:43)\n🇦🇿 Azerbaijan - Fahree feat. Ilkin Dovlatov - \"Özünlə Apar\" 🤝 (29:54)\nFinal Thoughts (36:51)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Meredith Clark.Links:Light Treason NewsIndia's Latest Sensation: Unraveling The Origins Of The 'Moye Moye' TrendThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 131: Viña del Mar","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMeredith Clark from Light Treason News joins us to chat about our last set of songs for Eurovision Semi Final 1: Serbia, Iceland, Australia, Portugal, and Azerbaijan. Topics include: Memes popular in Bangladesh, Whose Line is It Anyway, didgeridoos, three-minute world building, and arms appreciation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOptimistic Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome back, Meredith Clark! (0:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇷🇸 Serbia - Teya Dora - \u0026quot;Ramonda\u0026quot; 🥀 (4:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇮🇸 Iceland - Hera Bjork - \u0026quot;Scared of Heights\u0026quot; 🎢 (10:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇦🇺 Australia - Electric Fields - \u0026quot;One Milkali (One Blood)\u0026quot; ☕️ (17:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇵🇹 Portugal - iolanda - \u0026quot;Grito\u0026quot; 😧 (23:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇦🇿 Azerbaijan - Fahree feat. Ilkin Dovlatov - \u0026quot;Özünlə Apar\u0026quot; 🤝 (29:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (36:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Meredith Clark.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Light Treason News\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.lighttreason.news/\"\u003eLight Treason News\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"India\u0026#39;s Latest Sensation: Unraveling The Origins Of The \u0026#39;Moye Moye\u0026#39; Trend\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.indiatimes.com/explainers/trending/origins-of-the-moye-moye-internet-trend-621662.html\"\u003eIndia's Latest Sensation: Unraveling The Origins Of The 'Moye Moye' Trend\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 131: Viña del Mar\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/131\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 131: Viña del Mar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Meredith Clark from Light Treason News joins us to chat about our last set of songs for Eurovision Semi Final 1: Serbia, Iceland, Australia, Portugal, and Azerbaijan. Topics include: Memes popular in Bangladesh, Whose Line is It Anyway, didgeridoos, three-minute world building, and arms appreciation.","date_published":"2024-04-02T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/a8f0d8e7-4086-4989-90db-c0737ec3f09a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28166793,"duration_in_seconds":2326}]},{"id":"8f5c9a8a-4fc2-43e8-a999-20e145c8c78b","title":"Episode 224: SFX Appeal","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/224","content_text":"Eurovision superfan dudepoints joins us to delight in the bleeps and bloops of five more entries from this year's first semi-final. We discuss the songs from Moldova, Lithuania, Poland, Croatia, and Cyprus, as well as dude's experience at the Eurovizija.lt Grand Final.\n\nSFX Appeal Summary\n\n\nWelcome back, dudepoints! (0:52)\n🇲🇩 Moldova - Natalia Barbu - \"In the Middle\" 🎻 (3:43)\n🇱🇹 Lithuania - Silvester Belt - \"Luktelk\" 📻 (9:50)\n🇵🇱 Poland - LUNA - \"The Tower\"🗼 (17:44)\n🇭🇷 Croatia - Baby Lasagna - \"Rim Tim Tagi Dim\" 😼 (24:54)\n🇨🇾 Cyprus - Silia Kapsis - \"Liar\" 🤥 (33:38)\nFinal Thoughts (42:38)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Dude Points.Links:‘This song is all me’ – meet Lithuania’s Eurovision winner Silvester Belt - LRT(HQ) Vitas - The 7th Element 2001 - YouTubeSpotify EqualThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 43: The Ones That Got Away (2019)Silia Kapsis | Famous BirthdaysLA ZARRA: ARGENT, RACISME, BOYCOTT: \"L'EUROVISION C'ÉTAIT UN ENFER!\" - YouTubeIt's pronounced \"dood-pwah\", brah!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEurovision superfan dudepoints joins us to delight in the bleeps and bloops of five more entries from this year\u0026#39;s first semi-final. We discuss the songs from Moldova, Lithuania, Poland, Croatia, and Cyprus, as well as dude\u0026#39;s experience at the Eurovizija.lt Grand Final.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSFX Appeal Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome back, dudepoints! (0:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇲🇩 Moldova - Natalia Barbu - \u0026quot;In the Middle\u0026quot; 🎻 (3:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇱🇹 Lithuania - Silvester Belt - \u0026quot;Luktelk\u0026quot; 📻 (9:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇵🇱 Poland - LUNA - \u0026quot;The Tower\u0026quot;🗼 (17:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇭🇷 Croatia - Baby Lasagna - \u0026quot;Rim Tim Tagi Dim\u0026quot; 😼 (24:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇨🇾 Cyprus - Silia Kapsis - \u0026quot;Liar\u0026quot; 🤥 (33:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (42:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Dude Points.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"‘This song is all me’ – meet Lithuania’s Eurovision winner Silvester Belt - LRT\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2199011/this-song-is-all-me-meet-lithuania-s-eurovision-winner-silvester-belt\"\u003e‘This song is all me’ – meet Lithuania’s Eurovision winner Silvester Belt - LRT\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"(HQ) Vitas - The 7th Element 2001 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWVc-xVZxho\"\u003e(HQ) Vitas - The 7th Element 2001 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Spotify Equal\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://equalnordics.byspotify.com/\"\u003eSpotify Equal\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 43: The Ones That Got Away (2019)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/43\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 43: The Ones That Got Away (2019)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Silia Kapsis | Famous Birthdays\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/silia-kapsis.html\"\u003eSilia Kapsis | Famous Birthdays\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"LA ZARRA: ARGENT, RACISME, BOYCOTT: \u0026quot;L\u0026#39;EUROVISION C\u0026#39;ÉTAIT UN ENFER!\u0026quot; - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS2IPYXn_UI\"\u003eLA ZARRA: ARGENT, RACISME, BOYCOTT: \"L'EUROVISION C'ÉTAIT UN ENFER!\" - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"It\u0026#39;s pronounced \u0026quot;dood-pwah\u0026quot;, brah!\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://dudepoints.fun/\"\u003eIt's pronounced \"dood-pwah\", brah!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Eurovision superfan dudepoints joins us to delight in the bleeps and bloops of five more entries from this year's first semi-final. We discuss the songs from Moldova, Lithuania, Poland, Croatia, and Cyprus, as well as dude's experience at the Eurovizija.lt Grand Final.","date_published":"2024-03-26T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/8f5c9a8a-4fc2-43e8-a999-20e145c8c78b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32639300,"duration_in_seconds":2699}]},{"id":"2ccbf18c-88bc-4ed5-b2f9-67735ef36889","title":"Episode 223: Encarta","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/223","content_text":"We kick off Eurovision 2024 Review Season with our special guest Sam Gavin! We discuss the entries from Slovenia, Ireland, Luxembourg, Ukraine, and Finland as well as reminisce about My Neighbor Totoro, pre-internet software, and cringe content from back in the day.\n\nEncarta Summary\n\n\nWelcome, Sam Gavin! (0:46)\n🇸🇮 Slovenia - Raiven - \"Veronika\" 🧝‍♀️ (3:59)\n🇮🇪 Ireland - Bambie Thug - \"Doomsday Blue\" 😱 (11:04)\n🇱🇺 Luxembourg - Tali - \"Fighter\" 🤺 (19:01)\n🇺🇦 Ukraine - alyona alyona \u0026amp; Jerry Heil - \"Teresa \u0026amp; Maria\" 📿 (23:58)\n🇫🇮 Finland - Windows95Man - \"No Rules!\" 🚫 (32:44)\nFinal Thoughts (46:07)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Sam Gavin.Links:YouTube Stars Born in Ukraine | Famous BirthdaysUKKELI (@ukkelikeisteri) • Instagram photos and videosNow it's certain: this is how Windows95man's name will be at the Eurovision Song Contest - Entertainment - Ilta-SanomatKCHUNG Radio 1630AMSam (@samgavin.com) — Bluesky","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe kick off Eurovision 2024 Review Season with our special guest Sam Gavin! We discuss the entries from Slovenia, Ireland, Luxembourg, Ukraine, and Finland as well as reminisce about \u003cem\u003eMy Neighbor Totoro\u003c/em\u003e, pre-internet software, and cringe content from back in the day.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEncarta Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Sam Gavin! (0:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇸🇮 Slovenia - Raiven - \u0026quot;Veronika\u0026quot; 🧝‍♀️ (3:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇮🇪 Ireland - Bambie Thug - \u0026quot;Doomsday Blue\u0026quot; 😱 (11:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇱🇺 Luxembourg - Tali - \u0026quot;Fighter\u0026quot; 🤺 (19:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇺🇦 Ukraine - alyona alyona \u0026amp; Jerry Heil - \u0026quot;Teresa \u0026amp; Maria\u0026quot; 📿 (23:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇫🇮 Finland - Windows95Man - \u0026quot;No Rules!\u0026quot; 🚫 (32:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (46:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Sam Gavin.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"YouTube Stars Born in Ukraine | Famous Birthdays\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.famousbirthdays.com/profession/from/youtubestar-ukraine.html\"\u003eYouTube Stars Born in Ukraine | Famous Birthdays\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"UKKELI (@ukkelikeisteri) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ukkelikeisteri/?hl=en\"\u003eUKKELI (@ukkelikeisteri) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Now it\u0026#39;s certain: this is how Windows95man\u0026#39;s name will be at the Eurovision Song Contest - Entertainment - Ilta-Sanomat\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.is.fi/viihde/art-2000010274844.html\"\u003eNow it's certain: this is how Windows95man's name will be at the Eurovision Song Contest - Entertainment - Ilta-Sanomat\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"KCHUNG Radio 1630AM\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.kchungradio.org/stream\"\u003eKCHUNG Radio 1630AM\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sam (@samgavin.com) — Bluesky\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/samgavin.com\"\u003eSam (@samgavin.com) — Bluesky\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We kick off Eurovision 2024 Review Season with our special guest Sam Gavin! We discuss the entries from Slovenia, Ireland, Luxembourg, Ukraine, and Finland as well as reminisce about My Neighbor Totoro, pre-internet software, and cringe content from back in the day.","date_published":"2024-03-19T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/2ccbf18c-88bc-4ed5-b2f9-67735ef36889.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37046118,"duration_in_seconds":3065}]},{"id":"633b6138-8230-471f-b2b9-47e9461a507e","title":"Episode 222: Scrunchy Face Sounds","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/222","content_text":"We're at the end of Eurovision Selection Season and get caught up with internal selections from Australia and Greece plus the conclusion of Sweden's Melodifestivalen and Portugal's Festival da Canção. ... what do you mean there are still some unknown tracks?!\n\nScrunchy Face Sounds Summary\n\n\nElectric Fields to represent Australia with \"One Milkali (One Blood)\" (0:51)\nGreece rolls the dice with Marina Satti's \"Zari\" (4:13)\nMarcus and Martinus win Melodifestivalen with \"Unforgettable\" (7:58)\n\"Grito\" by iolanda wins Festival da Canção (13:35)\nComing up: Israel, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Review Season (17:41)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Filterworld by Kyle Chayka | PenguinRandomHouse.com: BooksThe Greatest Night in Pop | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTubeThe Black Mamba e Convidados - Abba | Festival da Canção 2024 - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe\u0026#39;re at the end of Eurovision Selection Season and get caught up with internal selections from Australia and Greece plus the conclusion of Sweden\u0026#39;s Melodifestivalen and Portugal\u0026#39;s Festival da Canção. ... what do you mean there are still some unknown tracks?!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScrunchy Face Sounds Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric Fields to represent Australia with \u0026quot;One Milkali (One Blood)\u0026quot; (0:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreece rolls the dice with Marina Satti\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Zari\u0026quot; (4:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarcus and Martinus win Melodifestivalen with \u0026quot;Unforgettable\u0026quot; (7:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026quot;Grito\u0026quot; by iolanda wins Festival da Canção (13:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing up: Israel, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Review Season (17:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Filterworld by Kyle Chayka | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/695902/filterworld-by-kyle-chayka/\"\u003eFilterworld by Kyle Chayka | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Greatest Night in Pop | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD3oU1gowu4\"\u003eThe Greatest Night in Pop | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Black Mamba e Convidados - Abba | Festival da Canção 2024 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiIS-B92VqY\"\u003eThe Black Mamba e Convidados - Abba | Festival da Canção 2024 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We're at the end of Eurovision Selection Season and get caught up with internal selections from Australia and Greece plus the conclusion of Sweden's Melodifestivalen and Portugal's Festival da Canção. ... what do you mean there are still some unknown tracks?!","date_published":"2024-03-12T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/633b6138-8230-471f-b2b9-47e9461a507e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15791828,"duration_in_seconds":1298}]},{"id":"3acf10f7-d254-4d38-9a42-e6a4a49c5263","title":"Episode 221: Maximal","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/221","content_text":"Several internal selections join the Eurovision 2024 field this week and exactly zero of them are holding back. Serbia's national final goes harder than necessary while Iceland... also made a selection this week. We're in the homestretch!\n\nMaximal Summary\n\n\nNemo breaks \"The Code\" for Switzerland (0:47)\nJoost Klein is the Netherlands' \"Europapa\" (3:51)\nSilia Kapsis calls out a \"Liar\" for Cyprus (9:08)\nThe United Kingdom's Olly Alexander is \"Dizzy\" for Eurovision (11:37)\nAustria declares \"We Will Rave\" with Kaleen (16:32)\nTeya Dora wins Serbia's Pesma za Euroviziju with \"Ramonda\" (19:47)\nHera Bjork's \"Scared of Heights\" wins in Iceland (28:23)\nMelfest Heat 5 (33:19)\nPortugal's Festival da Cancao Semi 2 (38:56)\nThis week: Australia, Greece, the End of Selection Season 2024 (40:36)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSeveral internal selections join the Eurovision 2024 field this week and exactly zero of them are holding back. Serbia\u0026#39;s national final goes harder than necessary while Iceland... also made a selection this week. We\u0026#39;re in the homestretch!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaximal Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNemo breaks \u0026quot;The Code\u0026quot; for Switzerland (0:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoost Klein is the Netherlands\u0026#39; \u0026quot;Europapa\u0026quot; (3:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilia Kapsis calls out a \u0026quot;Liar\u0026quot; for Cyprus (9:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe United Kingdom\u0026#39;s Olly Alexander is \u0026quot;Dizzy\u0026quot; for Eurovision (11:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustria declares \u0026quot;We Will Rave\u0026quot; with Kaleen (16:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeya Dora wins Serbia\u0026#39;s Pesma za Euroviziju with \u0026quot;Ramonda\u0026quot; (19:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHera Bjork\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Scared of Heights\u0026quot; wins in Iceland (28:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelfest Heat 5 (33:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal\u0026#39;s Festival da Cancao Semi 2 (38:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: Australia, Greece, the End of Selection Season 2024 (40:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Several internal selections join the Eurovision 2024 field this week and exactly zero of them are holding back. Serbia's national final goes harder than necessary while Iceland... also made a selection this week. We're in the homestretch!","date_published":"2024-03-05T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/3acf10f7-d254-4d38-9a42-e6a4a49c5263.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30584326,"duration_in_seconds":2534}]},{"id":"c47fe76b-3008-4bcf-b39a-eee21474fc1d","title":"Episode 220: Go Tiffany","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/220","content_text":"In a relatively quiet week in Eurovision land we check out Belgium's selection from Mustii, recap Una Voce per San Marino, and say meow to Baby Lasagna. We also check in with Sweden's Melodifestivalen, Iceland's Songvakeppnin, and the first semi for Portugal's Festival da Canção.\n\nGo Tiffany Summary\n\n\nBelgium releases Mustii's \"Before the Party's Over\" (1:23)\nSpain's Megara wins Una Voce per San Marino with \"11:11\" (4:35)\n\"Rim Tim Dagi Dim\" by Baby Lasagna dominates Dora (11:13)\nMelfest Heat 4 (18:05)\nSongvakeppnin Semi 2 (22:40)\nFestival da Canção 60 Begins (26:49)\nComing up: Serbia's Pesma za Euroviziju and internal selections (28:58)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Loredana Bertè: \"If I win, the dedication is for Mimì\" - la RepubblicaSuper Marino World on X: \"You should win a eurovision nf season 2024 award if you understand this video.\" / XKonstrakta | PZE 2024 | JDD - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn a relatively quiet week in Eurovision land we check out Belgium\u0026#39;s selection from Mustii, recap Una Voce per San Marino, and say meow to Baby Lasagna. We also check in with Sweden\u0026#39;s Melodifestivalen, Iceland\u0026#39;s Songvakeppnin, and the first semi for Portugal\u0026#39;s Festival da Canção.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGo Tiffany Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgium releases Mustii\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Before the Party\u0026#39;s Over\u0026quot; (1:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpain\u0026#39;s Megara wins Una Voce per San Marino with \u0026quot;11:11\u0026quot; (4:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026quot;Rim Tim Dagi Dim\u0026quot; by Baby Lasagna dominates Dora (11:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelfest Heat 4 (18:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSongvakeppnin Semi 2 (22:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFestival da Canção 60 Begins (26:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing up: Serbia\u0026#39;s Pesma za Euroviziju and internal selections (28:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Loredana Bertè: \u0026quot;If I win, the dedication is for Mimì\u0026quot; - la Repubblica\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.repubblica.it/spettacoli/tv-radio/2024/02/08/news/loredana_berte_sanremo_mimi-422091687/\"\u003eLoredana Bertè: \"If I win, the dedication is for Mimì\" - la Repubblica\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Super Marino World on X: \u0026quot;You should win a eurovision nf season 2024 award if you understand this video.\u0026quot; / X\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/elainovision/status/1760805164972175456\"\u003eSuper Marino World on X: \"You should win a eurovision nf season 2024 award if you understand this video.\" / X\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Konstrakta | PZE 2024 | JDD - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=781Azs-VTCY\u0026amp;t=465s\"\u003eKonstrakta | PZE 2024 | JDD - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"In a relatively quiet week in Eurovision land we check out Belgium's selection from Mustii, recap Una Voce per San Marino, and say meow to Baby Lasagna. We also check in with Sweden's Melodifestivalen, Iceland's Songvakeppnin, and the first semi for Portugal's Festival da Canção.","date_published":"2024-02-27T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/c47fe76b-3008-4bcf-b39a-eee21474fc1d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22845288,"duration_in_seconds":1878}]},{"id":"1f103b47-ada0-476d-879b-dcd9d7716505","title":"Episode 219: Conversion","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/219","content_text":"5 Eurovision national finals took place this past weekend with mixed results. Well, results that were mixed weirdly due to jury/televote score conversions. We discuss Germany, Estonia, Moldova, Lithuania, and Denmark, plus Poland's internal selection.\n\nConversion Summary\n\n\nIsaak is \"Always on the Run\" for Germany (1:00)\nEesti Laul Grand Final (5:44)\nNatalia Barbu represents Moldova again with \"In the Middle\" (10:12)\nSaba wins Dansk Melodi Grand Prix with \"Sand\" (14:11)\n\"Luktelk\" and Silvester Belt win Eurovizija.lt (18:52)\nPoland selects Luna and \"The Tower\" (23:59)\nSweden's Melfest Heat 3 (27:21)\nIceland's Songvakeppnin Begins (31:58)\nUna Voce Per San Marino reveals big artists (34:52)\nThis week: Belgium's entry from Mustii, Croatia's Dora, Portugal's Festival da Canção (40:05)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Your complete guide to Eurovizija.LT, from someone who actually watches itKronofogdens beslag mot Gunilla PerssonCasperaki: Generative AI for music production.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e5 Eurovision national finals took place this past weekend with mixed results. Well, results that were mixed weirdly due to jury/televote score conversions. We discuss Germany, Estonia, Moldova, Lithuania, and Denmark, plus Poland\u0026#39;s internal selection.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConversion Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsaak is \u0026quot;Always on the Run\u0026quot; for Germany (1:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEesti Laul Grand Final (5:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatalia Barbu represents Moldova again with \u0026quot;In the Middle\u0026quot; (10:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaba wins Dansk Melodi Grand Prix with \u0026quot;Sand\u0026quot; (14:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026quot;Luktelk\u0026quot; and Silvester Belt win Eurovizija.lt (18:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoland selects Luna and \u0026quot;The Tower\u0026quot; (23:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden\u0026#39;s Melfest Heat 3 (27:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIceland\u0026#39;s Songvakeppnin Begins (31:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUna Voce Per San Marino reveals big artists (34:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: Belgium\u0026#39;s entry from Mustii, Croatia\u0026#39;s Dora, Portugal\u0026#39;s Festival da Canção (40:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Your complete guide to Eurovizija.LT, from someone who actually watches it\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://dudepoints.fun/2024/02/16/your-complete-guide-to-eurovizija-lt-from-someone-who-actually-watches-it/\"\u003eYour complete guide to Eurovizija.LT, from someone who actually watches it\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kronofogdens beslag mot Gunilla Persson\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/melodifestivalen/a/5B9RV6/insats-pa-gunilla-perssons-hotell\"\u003eKronofogdens beslag mot Gunilla Persson\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Casperaki: Generative AI for music production.\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://casperaki.com/\"\u003eCasperaki: Generative AI for music production.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"5 Eurovision national finals took place this past weekend with mixed results. Well, results that were mixed weirdly due to jury/televote score conversions. We discuss Germany, Estonia, Moldova, Lithuania, and Denmark, plus Poland's internal selection.","date_published":"2024-02-20T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/1f103b47-ada0-476d-879b-dcd9d7716505.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30922285,"duration_in_seconds":2559}]},{"id":"ac68575e-6f60-4b86-8a04-2cb57d700634","title":"Episode 218: Imaginary Beef","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/218","content_text":"With Ben traveling back from Finland's UMK, guest Trip Payne taps in to discuss that national final, Latvia's Supernova, and Italy's Sanremo Festival. Then we prepare for the biggest Super Saturday of the Eurovision season coming up next weekend.\n\nImaginary Beef Summary\n\n\nPetra Mede and Malin Åkerman will host Eurovision 2024 (2:27)\nWindows95Man wins UMK with \"No Rules\" (4:05)\n\"Hollow\" by Dons wins Latvia's Supernova (9:40)\n\"La Noia\" will go to Malmo with Angelina Mango (14:29)\nLithuania's Eurovizijalt Final Field Set (25:51)\nMelfest Heat 2 (27:38)\nThis week: Germany, Moldova, Estonia, Denmark, Iceland, San Marino (30:29)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Trip Payne.Links:Trip Payne's Sporcle Contributed QuizzesTrip Payne (@puzzletrip.bsky.social) — Bluesky","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWith Ben traveling back from Finland\u0026#39;s UMK, guest Trip Payne taps in to discuss that national final, Latvia\u0026#39;s Supernova, and Italy\u0026#39;s Sanremo Festival. Then we prepare for the biggest Super Saturday of the Eurovision season coming up next weekend.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImaginary Beef Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetra Mede and Malin Åkerman will host Eurovision 2024 (2:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows95Man wins UMK with \u0026quot;No Rules\u0026quot; (4:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026quot;Hollow\u0026quot; by Dons wins Latvia\u0026#39;s Supernova (9:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026quot;La Noia\u0026quot; will go to Malmo with Angelina Mango (14:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania\u0026#39;s Eurovizijalt Final Field Set (25:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelfest Heat 2 (27:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: Germany, Moldova, Estonia, Denmark, Iceland, San Marino (30:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Trip Payne.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Trip Payne\u0026#39;s Sporcle Contributed Quizzes\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sporcle.com/user/Qaqaq/quizzes/\"\u003eTrip Payne's Sporcle Contributed Quizzes\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Trip Payne (@puzzletrip.bsky.social) — Bluesky\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/puzzletrip.bsky.social\"\u003eTrip Payne (@puzzletrip.bsky.social) — Bluesky\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"With Ben traveling back from Finland's UMK, guest Trip Payne taps in to discuss that national final, Latvia's Supernova, and Italy's Sanremo Festival. Then we prepare for the biggest Super Saturday of the Eurovision season coming up next weekend.","date_published":"2024-02-13T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/ac68575e-6f60-4b86-8a04-2cb57d700634.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27378479,"duration_in_seconds":2266}]},{"id":"54c36e1d-a246-4889-81ca-df0f7c5a4a98","title":"Episode 217: Technical Difficulties","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/217","content_text":"It was a Saturday so Super it stretched into Sunday... not by choice, but Ukraine loves drama. Norway, Spain, and Malta also made their Eurovision picks, Latvia and Sweden kicked off their processes, and Lithuania is almost done with their heats. Oh, and The Draw added some structure to the 2024 Contest.\n\nTechnical Difficulties Summary\n\n\nThe Draw handles the Semi-Final Allocation (0:27)\nVidBir (eventually) selects alyona alyona \u0026amp; Jerry Heil \u0026amp; \"Maria \u0026amp; Teresa\" (4:08)\nGåte wins NRK MGP with \"Ulveham\" (11:05)\nNebulossa conquers Spain's Benidorm Fest with \"Zorra\" (14:23)\nMalta has Sarah Bonnici on \"Loop\" (19:43)\nIl Senso and Monika Marija advance in Lithuania (25:21)\nLatvia's Supernova Semi-Final (28:29)\nSweden kicks off Melodifestivalen 2024 (33:01)\nThis week: Italy's Sanremo, Germany's Wildcard, Finland's UMK (38:59)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Swedish Artists Urge Israel’s Exclusion From Eurovision Over Gaza War – BillboardSVT statement on the debate over Israel's participation‘Like Sanremo from Shein’: viewers blast ‘amateur’ and ‘disorganised’ Eurovision","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt was a Saturday so Super it stretched into Sunday... not by choice, but Ukraine loves drama. Norway, Spain, and Malta also made their Eurovision picks, Latvia and Sweden kicked off their processes, and Lithuania is almost done with their heats. Oh, and The Draw added some structure to the 2024 Contest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Difficulties Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Draw handles the Semi-Final Allocation (0:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVidBir (eventually) selects alyona alyona \u0026amp; Jerry Heil \u0026amp; \u0026quot;Maria \u0026amp; Teresa\u0026quot; (4:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGåte wins NRK MGP with \u0026quot;Ulveham\u0026quot; (11:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNebulossa conquers Spain\u0026#39;s Benidorm Fest with \u0026quot;Zorra\u0026quot; (14:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalta has Sarah Bonnici on \u0026quot;Loop\u0026quot; (19:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIl Senso and Monika Marija advance in Lithuania (25:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatvia\u0026#39;s Supernova Semi-Final (28:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden kicks off Melodifestivalen 2024 (33:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: Italy\u0026#39;s Sanremo, Germany\u0026#39;s Wildcard, Finland\u0026#39;s UMK (38:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Swedish Artists Urge Israel’s Exclusion From Eurovision Over Gaza War – Billboard\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/swedish-artists-israel-2024-eurovision-gaza-war-1235592549/\"\u003eSwedish Artists Urge Israel’s Exclusion From Eurovision Over Gaza War – Billboard\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"SVT statement on the debate over Israel\u0026#39;s participation\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://omoss.svt.se/download/18.177876c118d548e5c5869c5/1706604878358/SVT%20statement%20on%20the%20debate%20over%20Israel%E2%80%99s%20participation%20in%20t.pdf\"\u003eSVT statement on the debate over Israel's participation\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"‘Like Sanremo from Shein’: viewers blast ‘amateur’ and ‘disorganised’ Eurovision\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/like-sanremo-shein-viewers-blast-amateur-disorganised-eurovision.1081989\"\u003e‘Like Sanremo from Shein’: viewers blast ‘amateur’ and ‘disorganised’ Eurovision\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"It was a Saturday so Super it stretched into Sunday... not by choice, but Ukraine loves drama. Norway, Spain, and Malta also made their Eurovision picks, Latvia and Sweden kicked off their processes, and Lithuania is almost done with their heats. Oh, and The Draw added some structure to the 2024 Contest.","date_published":"2024-02-06T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/54c36e1d-a246-4889-81ca-df0f7c5a4a98.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32185306,"duration_in_seconds":2664}]},{"id":"d51ede1b-5bee-462e-b2d7-7ef2466597cb","title":"Episode 216: Squiggle Line Mouth Face","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/216","content_text":"Eurovision season clicks into second gear this week with Ireland and Luxembourg making selections, Norway setting its final field, Lithuania's holding its third heat, and Malta, Spain, and Ukraine getting ready to decide. How will The Draw shake up things in Malmö?\n\nSquiggle Line Mouth Face Summary\n\n\nRomania won't be part of The Draw (1:15)\nIreland chooses Bambie Thug's \"Doomsday Blue\" (3:17)\nTali will be Luxembourg's \"Fighter\" in Malmö (10:56)\nIceland announces its intentions (20:44)\nNorway sets its final field for NRK MGP (24:47)\nLithuania's Third Heat for Eurovizija.LT (31:45)\nThis week: Malta, Spain's Benidorm Fest, Ukraine's VidBir (34:57)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:The CA of SRTv did not approve the participation in Eurovision 2024 | TVR.RO","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEurovision season clicks into second gear this week with Ireland and Luxembourg making selections, Norway setting its final field, Lithuania\u0026#39;s holding its third heat, and Malta, Spain, and Ukraine getting ready to decide. How will The Draw shake up things in Malmö?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSquiggle Line Mouth Face Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomania won\u0026#39;t be part of \u003cem\u003eThe Draw\u003c/em\u003e (1:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIreland chooses Bambie Thug\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Doomsday Blue\u0026quot; (3:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTali will be Luxembourg\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Fighter\u0026quot; in Malmö (10:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIceland announces its intentions (20:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway sets its final field for NRK MGP (24:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania\u0026#39;s Third Heat for Eurovizija.LT (31:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: Malta, Spain\u0026#39;s Benidorm Fest, Ukraine\u0026#39;s VidBir (34:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The CA of SRTv did not approve the participation in Eurovision 2024 | TVR.RO\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://www.tvr.ro/ca-al-srtv-nu-a-aprobat-participarea-la-eurovision-2024_44394.html\"\u003eThe CA of SRTv did not approve the participation in Eurovision 2024 | TVR.RO\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Eurovision season clicks into second gear this week with Ireland and Luxembourg making selections, Norway setting its final field, Lithuania's holding its third heat, and Malta, Spain, and Ukraine getting ready to decide. How will The Draw shake up things in Malmö?","date_published":"2024-01-30T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/d51ede1b-5bee-462e-b2d7-7ef2466597cb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28667932,"duration_in_seconds":2371}]},{"id":"377f8bfc-ad2e-45e8-9b98-702d0f3872dc","title":"Episode 215: That's SLO Raiven","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/215","content_text":"Eurovision calmed down a bit this week with qualifying heats from Lithuania and Norway plus the semi-final for Estonia's Eesti Laul. Slovenia turned up the drama with Raiven's \"Veronika\" and Austria announced their artist for Malmö. Be warned: this is the last bit of calm until March...\n\nThat's SLO Raiven Summary\n\n\nRaiven's \"Veronika\" debuts for Slovenia (1:02)\nAustria announces Kaleen for Malmö (3:40)\nPortugal and Germany release National Final details (5:29)\nEesti Laul Semi-final (9:16)\nNRK MGP Heat 2 (12:05)\nEurovizija.lt Heat 2 (20:49)\nThis week: Romania, Denmark, Serbia, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, and The Draw (25:34)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 87: AfriMusic, AI, and the Free European Song ContestsGROSSSTADTGEFLÜSTER - ICH KÜNDIGE (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEurovision calmed down a bit this week with qualifying heats from Lithuania and Norway plus the semi-final for Estonia\u0026#39;s Eesti Laul. Slovenia turned up the drama with Raiven\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Veronika\u0026quot; and Austria announced their artist for Malmö. Be warned: this is the last bit of calm until March...\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThat\u0026#39;s SLO Raiven Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaiven\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Veronika\u0026quot; debuts for Slovenia (1:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustria announces Kaleen for Malmö (3:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal and Germany release National Final details (5:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEesti Laul Semi-final (9:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNRK MGP Heat 2 (12:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovizija.lt Heat 2 (20:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: Romania, Denmark, Serbia, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, and \u003cem\u003eThe Draw\u003c/em\u003e (25:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 87: AfriMusic, AI, and the Free European Song Contests\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/87\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 87: AfriMusic, AI, and the Free European Song Contests\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"GROSSSTADTGEFLÜSTER - ICH KÜNDIGE (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCWCo4S1-to\"\u003eGROSSSTADTGEFLÜSTER - ICH KÜNDIGE (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Eurovision calmed down a bit this week with qualifying heats from Lithuania and Norway plus the semi-final for Estonia's Eesti Laul. Slovenia turned up the drama with Raiven's \"Veronika\" and Austria announced their artist for Malmö. Be warned: this is the last bit of calm until March...","date_published":"2024-01-23T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/377f8bfc-ad2e-45e8-9b98-702d0f3872dc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20642095,"duration_in_seconds":1707}]},{"id":"d7963332-9547-429f-bb8e-e0ad7a6cd6d7","title":"Episode 214: Floodgates","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/214","content_text":"The search for the next Eurovision winner began officially this week, with Moldova holding auditions, Norway kicking off NRK MGP, and Lithuania launching its new process Eurovizija.lt. Georgia announced their artist, and everybody had to issue a press release the week that Mike is home alone 😱\n\nFloodgates Summary\n\n\nGeorgia announces Nutsa for Malmö (1:33)\nVideo links for The Draw, Semis, and Grand Final are live (3:44)\nCyprus and Belgium release some song details (4:31)\nSongs revealed for Ireland, Finland, Luxembourg, Ukraine, Latvia (5:48)\nMoldova's Etapa Nationala Auditions (11:40)\nNorway's NRK MGP 2024 Begins (13:15)\nLithuania launches Eurovizija.lt (16:28)\nThis week: Slovenia, Estonia, Austria, Germany, and Portugal (19:26)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Be part of the chorus of Mustii's song which will represent Belgium at Eurovision 2024 - rtbf.be","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe search for the next Eurovision winner began officially this week, with Moldova holding auditions, Norway kicking off NRK MGP, and Lithuania launching its new process Eurovizija.lt. Georgia announced their artist, and everybody had to issue a press release the week that Mike is home alone 😱\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFloodgates Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorgia announces Nutsa for Malmö (1:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo links for \u003cem\u003eThe Draw\u003c/em\u003e, Semis, and Grand Final are live (3:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyprus and Belgium release some song details (4:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSongs revealed for Ireland, Finland, Luxembourg, Ukraine, Latvia (5:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoldova\u0026#39;s Etapa Nationala Auditions (11:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway\u0026#39;s NRK MGP 2024 Begins (13:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania launches Eurovizija.lt (16:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: Slovenia, Estonia, Austria, Germany, and Portugal (19:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Be part of the chorus of Mustii\u0026#39;s song which will represent Belgium at Eurovision 2024 - rtbf.be\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.rtbf.be/article/faites-partie-des-ch-urs-de-la-chanson-de-mustii-qui-representera-la-belgique-a-l-eurovision-2024-11310735\"\u003eBe part of the chorus of Mustii's song which will represent Belgium at Eurovision 2024 - rtbf.be\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The search for the next Eurovision winner began officially this week, with Moldova holding auditions, Norway kicking off NRK MGP, and Lithuania launching its new process Eurovizija.lt. Georgia announced their artist, and everybody had to issue a press release the week that Mike is home alone 😱","date_published":"2024-01-16T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/d7963332-9547-429f-bb8e-e0ad7a6cd6d7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15673440,"duration_in_seconds":1286}]},{"id":"9b565b85-f829-40c4-8dd7-1c3ab6ca14a8","title":"Episode 213: Trickle","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/213","content_text":"Eurovision 2024 barely took a break for the holidays! We get caught up on Albania's Festivali i Këngës, the results of the ESC 250 Countdown, and look forward to Moldova, Norway, and Lithuania this coming weekend.\n\nTrickle Summary\n\n\nAlbania chooses Besa and \"Zemren n'dore\" (0:46)\nThe Eurovision 2024 Stage Concept (5:31)\nEurovision announces The Draw and a new sponsor (7:04)\n\"Cha Cha Cha\" wins the ESC250 Countdown (10:07)\nNational Selection updates: Ukraine, Serbia, Ireland, Croatia, Finland (19:01)\nTV This Week: Norway's NRK MGP, Moldova's Auditions, Lithuania's Eurovizija.LT (23:21)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nMalmö 2024\n\nStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist!\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Top 250 2023 – Songfestival.beThe EuroWhat? Podcast - Eurovision Hall of Fame","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEurovision 2024 barely took a break for the holidays! We get caught up on Albania\u0026#39;s Festivali i Këngës, the results of the ESC 250 Countdown, and look forward to Moldova, Norway, and Lithuania this coming weekend.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTrickle Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbania chooses Besa and \u0026quot;Zemren n\u0026#39;dore\u0026quot; (0:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Eurovision 2024 Stage Concept (5:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision announces \u003cem\u003eThe Draw\u003c/em\u003e and a new sponsor (7:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026quot;Cha Cha Cha\u0026quot; wins the ESC250 Countdown (10:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational Selection updates: Ukraine, Serbia, Ireland, Croatia, Finland (19:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTV This Week: Norway\u0026#39;s \u003cem\u003eNRK MGP\u003c/em\u003e, Moldova\u0026#39;s Auditions, Lithuania\u0026#39;s \u003cem\u003eEurovizija.LT\u003c/em\u003e (23:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMalmö 2024\u003c/a\u003e. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat\u0026#39;s On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/selection-season\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSelection Season playlist\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Top 250 2023 – Songfestival.be\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://songfestival.be/top250/top-250-2023/\"\u003eTop 250 2023 – Songfestival.be\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast - Eurovision Hall of Fame\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/iconic\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast - Eurovision Hall of Fame\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Eurovision 2024 barely took a break for the holidays! We get caught up on Albania's Festivali i Këngës, the results of the ESC 250 Countdown, and look forward to Moldova, Norway, and Lithuania this coming weekend.","date_published":"2024-01-09T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/9b565b85-f829-40c4-8dd7-1c3ab6ca14a8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22539752,"duration_in_seconds":1843}]},{"id":"8bd60e3f-c818-470e-a925-66d0e1b2d72d","title":"Episode 212: 37ish","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/212","content_text":"We finally have a (tentative) roster for next year's Eurovision Song Contest! Czechia has selected their entry, artists have been announced for the Netherlands, Slovenia, and the UK, and national final season details are coming into focus. What a way to wrap 2023!\n\n37ish Summary\n\n\n37 countries confirmed for Malmö (so far) (1:03)\nNew color scheme! (6:38)\nCzechia's ESCZ puts Aiko on a \"Pedestal\" (8:33)\nInternal artist selections: Netherlands, Slovenia, United Kingdom (14:51)\nHolidays sidebar: Sam Ryder, Secret Santas, 2023 Pop Culture (22:23)\nNational selection details: Italy, Albania, Germany, Luxembourg, Finland, Ukraine, Croatia (24:03)\n\n\nCover photo by Scott Evans on Unsplash\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:🇺🇦 Vidbir 2024 - Wildcard Entries - YouTubeEurovision Song ContextThe EuroWhat? Podcast - A Note about Israel Coverage","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe finally have a (tentative) roster for next year\u0026#39;s Eurovision Song Contest! Czechia has selected their entry, artists have been announced for the Netherlands, Slovenia, and the UK, and national final season details are coming into focus. What a way to wrap 2023!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e37ish Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e37 countries confirmed for Malmö (so far) (1:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew color scheme! (6:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzechia\u0026#39;s ESCZ puts Aiko on a \u0026quot;Pedestal\u0026quot; (8:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal artist selections: Netherlands, Slovenia, United Kingdom (14:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolidays sidebar: Sam Ryder, Secret Santas, 2023 Pop Culture (22:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational selection details: Italy, Albania, Germany, Luxembourg, Finland, Ukraine, Croatia (24:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCover photo by \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@scottsweb?utm_content=creditCopyText\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_source=unsplash\"\u003eScott Evans\u003c/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/green-and-white-wooden-box-on-brown-and-white-stones-dVFA1TKSfn4?utm_content=creditCopyText\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_source=unsplash\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"🇺🇦 Vidbir 2024 - Wildcard Entries - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp4i8IJdXtsbZ9RACue1w45fbftVa53iL\"\u003e🇺🇦 Vidbir 2024 - Wildcard Entries - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Song Context\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/\"\u003eEurovision Song Context\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast - A Note about Israel Coverage\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo#:~:text=A%20Note%20About%20Israel%20Coverage\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast - A Note about Israel Coverage\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We finally have a (tentative) roster for next year's Eurovision Song Contest! Czechia has selected their entry, artists have been announced for the Netherlands, Slovenia, and the UK, and national final season details are coming into focus. What a way to wrap 2023!","date_published":"2023-12-19T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/8bd60e3f-c818-470e-a925-66d0e1b2d72d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26477997,"duration_in_seconds":2186}]},{"id":"2e949da3-9471-4d9f-98a9-0f1ce4a31398","title":"Episode 211: Allons-y!","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/211","content_text":"FRANCE has jumped the gun and released their song for Eurovision 2024. Greece has announced their artist, a handful of countries have named their contestants for their national finals, and tickets were already on sale... it's barely December? Join us as we peruse Eurovision Song Contest headlines.\n\nAllons-y! Summary\n\n\n🇫🇷 France surprise announces Slimane and \"Mon Amour\" (0:53)\n🇬🇷 Greece will send Marina Satti to Malmo (6:15)\n💚 United by Music Forever (8:45)\n🎫 Tickets Wave 1 Happened (10:00)\n🗳️ ESC Top 250 Voting Opens (13:33)\n📲 Bluesky and Patreon (16:17)\n🌍 Contestant Lists: Malta, Estonia, Spain, Sweden, Azerbaijan, Ukraine (18:10)\n📝 Alumni Notes: Tumblr Trends (26:42\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Slimane - Mon Amour (Live Performance) - YouTubeMarina Satti will represent Greece in MalmöEFR12 Radio Eurovision | La radio des stars de l'EurovisionTop 250 2023 – Songfestival.befandom on tumblr — Musical Acts ⇆ㅤ ||◁ㅤ❚❚ㅤ▷||ㅤ ↻  Taylor Swift BTS...","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFRANCE has jumped the gun and released their song for Eurovision 2024. Greece has announced their artist, a handful of countries have named their contestants for their national finals, and tickets were already on sale... it\u0026#39;s barely December? Join us as we peruse Eurovision Song Contest headlines.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAllons-y! Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇫🇷 France surprise announces Slimane and \u0026quot;Mon Amour\u0026quot; (0:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇬🇷 Greece will send Marina Satti to Malmo (6:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💚 United by Music Forever (8:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎫 Tickets Wave 1 Happened (10:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🗳️ ESC Top 250 Voting Opens (13:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📲 Bluesky and Patreon (16:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌍 Contestant Lists: Malta, Estonia, Spain, Sweden, Azerbaijan, Ukraine (18:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📝 Alumni Notes: Tumblr Trends (26:42\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Slimane - Mon Amour (Live Performance) - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bal8oESDH7s\u0026amp;ab_channel=Slimane\"\u003eSlimane - Mon Amour (Live Performance) - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Marina Satti will represent Greece in Malmö\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/marina-satti-will-represent-greece-malmo\"\u003eMarina Satti will represent Greece in Malmö\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"EFR12 Radio Eurovision | La radio des stars de l\u0026#39;Eurovision\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.efr12.com/radio/\"\u003eEFR12 Radio Eurovision | La radio des stars de l'Eurovision\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Top 250 2023 – Songfestival.be\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://songfestival.be/en/top-250-2023/\"\u003eTop 250 2023 – Songfestival.be\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"fandom on tumblr — Musical Acts ⇆ㅤ ||◁ㅤ❚❚ㅤ▷||ㅤ ↻  Taylor Swift BTS...\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://fandom.tumblr.com/post/735446448822517760/musical-acts-%E3%85%A4-%E3%85%A4-%E3%85%A4-%E3%85%A4-taylor-swift-bts\"\u003efandom on tumblr — Musical Acts ⇆ㅤ ||◁ㅤ❚❚ㅤ▷||ㅤ ↻  Taylor Swift BTS...\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"FRANCE has jumped the gun and released their song for Eurovision 2024. Greece has announced their artist, a handful of countries have named their contestants for their national finals, and tickets were already on sale... it's barely December? Join us as we peruse Eurovision Song Contest headlines.","date_published":"2023-12-05T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/2e949da3-9471-4d9f-98a9-0f1ce4a31398.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21398879,"duration_in_seconds":1763}]},{"id":"e96ab6e4-7dae-405b-876b-5def399376bc","title":"Episode 210: Wilderness","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/210","content_text":"Ireland Gut Rehab\n\nWe welcome back Alex McMillan to discuss the state of Ireland's Eurovision Song Contest selections and reflect on the nation's historical successes and recent failures. Is Eurosong on the Late Late Show the best selection method? Is Ireland stuck in the nostalgia for their dominance in the 90s? What risks can the delegation take to make a splash in Malmö?\n\nAlex McMillan\n\nAlex is a game designer, question setter, and American Song Contest apologist, best known for their work on Only Connect. They’ve worked on a range of game shows in both the UK and US, and when they’re not doing that they can be found writing articles for Hard Drive or performing stand-up as Céilí Rae Minogue. They have been watching Eurovision for the last 20 years and attended their first contest in person in 2023.\n\nWilderness Summary\n\n\nWelcome back, Alex McMillan! (1:10)\nIreland Since the '90s at Eurovision (5:30)\nThe Late Late Show Problem (13:40)\nFinding the Irish Sound (19:15)\nHow to Tweak Ireland's Selection Method (25:07)\nWho Should Represent Ireland at Eurovision? (29:44)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Alex McMillan.Links:Alex McMillanAlex McMillan (@UndeniablyAlex) / X (formerly known as Twitter)Céilí Rae Minogue (@CeiliRae) / X (formerly known as Twitter)","content_html":"\u003ch3\u003eIreland Gut Rehab\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe welcome back Alex McMillan to discuss the state of Ireland\u0026#39;s Eurovision Song Contest selections and reflect on the nation\u0026#39;s historical successes and recent failures. Is Eurosong on the Late Late Show the best selection method? Is Ireland stuck in the nostalgia for their dominance in the 90s? What risks can the delegation take to make a splash in Malmö?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlex McMillan\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlex is a game designer, question setter, and \u003cem\u003eAmerican Song Contest\u003c/em\u003e apologist, best known for their work on \u003cem\u003eOnly Connect\u003c/em\u003e. They’ve worked on a range of game shows in both the UK and US, and when they’re not doing that they can be found writing articles for \u003cem\u003eHard Drive\u003c/em\u003e or performing stand-up as Céilí Rae Minogue. They have been watching Eurovision for the last 20 years and attended their first contest in person in 2023.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWilderness Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome back, Alex McMillan! (1:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIreland Since the \u0026#39;90s at Eurovision (5:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eLate Late Show\u003c/em\u003e Problem (13:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding the Irish Sound (19:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Tweak Ireland\u0026#39;s Selection Method (25:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho Should Represent Ireland at Eurovision? (29:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Alex McMillan.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alex McMillan\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://undeniablyalex.carrd.co/\"\u003eAlex McMillan\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alex McMillan (@UndeniablyAlex) / X (formerly known as Twitter)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/UndeniablyAlex\"\u003eAlex McMillan (@UndeniablyAlex) / X (formerly known as Twitter)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Céilí Rae Minogue (@CeiliRae) / X (formerly known as Twitter)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/CeiliRae\"\u003eCéilí Rae Minogue (@CeiliRae) / X (formerly known as Twitter)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We welcome back Alex McMillan to discuss the state of Ireland's Eurovision Song Contest selections and reflect on their historical successes and recent failures. Is Eurosong on the Late Late Show the best selection method? Is Ireland stuck in the nostalgia for their dominance in the 90s? What risks can the delegation take to make a splash in Malmö?","date_published":"2023-11-21T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/e96ab6e4-7dae-405b-876b-5def399376bc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28909833,"duration_in_seconds":2376}]},{"id":"71fe29cc-a41a-4db0-ac51-0e57d40d2ff5","title":"Episode 209: Millstreet","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/209","content_text":"It's been 30 years since a small town in Ireland took on the challenge of hosting Eurovision while the concept of Europe was undergoing a transformation. We look back at Millstreet 1993, the accommodation of several new countries wanting to join the party, and... the Bartman?\n\nMillstreet Summary\n\n\nThe Journey to the 1993 Eurovision Song Contest (1:14)\nA Tour of Millstreet (4:58)\nA Tour of Europe in 1993 (8:16)\nThe Eurovision 1993 Contestants and Their Performances (12:55)\nReflections on the Contest and Its Impact (34:02)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Our next episode will be about Scopitone.Links:Home | Millstreet Green Glens ArenaBillboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1993 - WikipediaWelcome to Barbara Dex | Barbara DexWhen Eurovision was a matter of life and death - BBC CultureDo the Bartman - Music Video - Director's Cut [4K Scaled] - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s been 30 years since a small town in Ireland took on the challenge of hosting Eurovision while the concept of Europe was undergoing a transformation. We look back at Millstreet 1993, the accommodation of several new countries wanting to join the party, and... the Bartman?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMillstreet Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Journey to the 1993 Eurovision Song Contest (1:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Tour of Millstreet (4:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Tour of Europe in 1993 (8:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Eurovision 1993 Contestants and Their Performances (12:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflections on the Contest and Its Impact (34:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Our next episode will be about Scopitone.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Home | Millstreet Green Glens Arena\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.millstreet.horse/\"\u003eHome | Millstreet Green Glens Arena\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1993 - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_Year-End_Hot_100_singles_of_1993\"\u003eBillboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1993 - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Welcome to Barbara Dex | Barbara Dex\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.barbaradex.be/\"\u003eWelcome to Barbara Dex | Barbara Dex\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"When Eurovision was a matter of life and death - BBC Culture\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20160513-when-eurovision-was-a-matter-of-life-and-death\"\u003eWhen Eurovision was a matter of life and death - BBC Culture\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Do the Bartman - Music Video - Director\u0026#39;s Cut [4K Scaled] - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7ycjcQHoaw\"\u003eDo the Bartman - Music Video - Director's Cut [4K Scaled] - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"It's been 30 years since a small town in Ireland took on the challenge of hosting Eurovision while the concept of Europe was undergoing a transformation. We look back at Millstreet 1993, the accommodation of several new countries wanting to join the party, and... the Bartman?","date_published":"2023-11-07T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/71fe29cc-a41a-4db0-ac51-0e57d40d2ff5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29370710,"duration_in_seconds":2419}]},{"id":"96cbfc2d-7175-4414-94b2-83ee32cefeb3","title":"Episode 208: Calendaring","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/208","content_text":"As we continue to wait for the full guest list for Eurovision 2024,: Cyprus announces their artist, a bunch of selection processes release start dates (FRIDAY?!), end dates, and a few name changes (EEK!), plus we start filling out this winter's TV calendar.\n\nCalendaring Summary\n\n\nCyprus internally selects Silia Kapsis for Malmo (1:22)\n35 Countries Confirmed So Far (3:24)\nMalmo Budgets and Planning (5:16)\nEurowhat AV Club (6:50)\nNational Selections 2023: Malta, Estonia, Albania (7:30)\nNational Selections 2024: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Iceland, San Marino (10:51)\nChanging Methods: Slovenia, Lithuania, Denmark (15:15)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Our next episode will be about Scopitone.Links:Silia Kapsis - Age, Family, Bio | Famous BirthdaysEurovision 2024: The City of Malmö To Spend €2,5 millionKäytiin reissu Malmössä ja tehtiin ruotsalaisille pikku pränkki. Kuka sanoi, ettei oman maan esikarsintaa vois mainostaa viisujen… | InstagramHow Finnish sensation Käärijä got the world wearing neon green and singing 'Cha Cha Cha' - Vogue Scandinavia\"It was one of the most beautiful experiences\": How Loreen made two-time Eurovision history with two healers - Vogue ScandinaviaThe EuroWhat? Podcast - 2024 Eurovision Song Contest | Malmö, Sweden","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs we continue to wait for the full guest list for Eurovision 2024,: Cyprus announces their artist, a bunch of selection processes release start dates (FRIDAY?!), end dates, and a few name changes (EEK!), plus we start filling out this winter\u0026#39;s TV calendar.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCalendaring Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyprus internally selects Silia Kapsis for Malmo (1:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 Countries Confirmed So Far (3:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalmo Budgets and Planning (5:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurowhat AV Club (6:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational Selections 2023: Malta, Estonia, Albania (7:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational Selections 2024: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Iceland, San Marino (10:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanging Methods: Slovenia, Lithuania, Denmark (15:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Our next episode will be about Scopitone.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Silia Kapsis - Age, Family, Bio | Famous Birthdays\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/silia-kapsis.html\"\u003eSilia Kapsis - Age, Family, Bio | Famous Birthdays\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision 2024: The City of Malmö To Spend €2,5 million\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovoix.com/2023/09/18/%f0%9f%87%b8%f0%9f%87%aa-eurovision-2024-the-city-of-malmo-to-spend-e2-5-million/\"\u003eEurovision 2024: The City of Malmö To Spend €2,5 million\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Käytiin reissu Malmössä ja tehtiin ruotsalaisille pikku pränkki. Kuka sanoi, ettei oman maan esikarsintaa vois mainostaa viisujen… | Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx-SIjBtm8A/\"\u003eKäytiin reissu Malmössä ja tehtiin ruotsalaisille pikku pränkki. Kuka sanoi, ettei oman maan esikarsintaa vois mainostaa viisujen… | Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"How Finnish sensation Käärijä got the world wearing neon green and singing \u0026#39;Cha Cha Cha\u0026#39; - Vogue Scandinavia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.voguescandinavia.com/articles/finnish-idol\"\u003eHow Finnish sensation Käärijä got the world wearing neon green and singing 'Cha Cha Cha' - Vogue Scandinavia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"\u0026quot;It was one of the most beautiful experiences\u0026quot;: How Loreen made two-time Eurovision history with two healers - Vogue Scandinavia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.voguescandinavia.com/articles/loreen-is-the-moment\"\u003e\"It was one of the most beautiful experiences\": How Loreen made two-time Eurovision history with two healers - Vogue Scandinavia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast - 2024 Eurovision Song Contest | Malmö, Sweden\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast - 2024 Eurovision Song Contest | Malmö, Sweden\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"As we continue to wait for the full guest list for Eurovision 2024,: Cyprus announces their artist, a bunch of selection processes release start dates (FRIDAY?!), end dates, and a few name changes (EEK!), plus we start filling out this winter's TV calendar.","date_published":"2023-10-24T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/96cbfc2d-7175-4414-94b2-83ee32cefeb3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14259394,"duration_in_seconds":1165}]},{"id":"257bfc1c-cf27-4933-8db0-cd426bdc0dd9","title":"Episode 207: Aline!","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/207","content_text":"Discussing Valérie Lemercier's \"freely-inspired\" Celine Dion biopic — What do you do if your pop culture idol doesn't sign off on you making a biopic about them? Change their name, tweak some of the facts, and play all the roles so you can make a movie like Aline! We have A LOT of questions about the film: \n\nAline! Summary\n\n\nEuroWhat AV Club: Aline! (3:53)\n🎥 What is Aline? (6:14)\n🎤 What is your relationship with Celine Dion? (7:55)\n😲 At what point in the movie did you go “Uhhhhh, what?!” (14:13) \n🔎 What is Aline actually about? (17:36)\n🎶 How was Eurovision depicted in Aline? (23:53) \n🤔 Who is this movie for? (26:12)\n⚖️ Would you recommend Aline? (31:58)\n\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes just like this one with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Twitter @eurowhat or Bluesky.Links:Aline | Prime VideoThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 84: What is Poptimism?Let's Talk About Love: Why Other People Have Such Bad Taste: Carl Wilson: Bloomsbury AcademicThe Number Ones: Los Del Rio’s “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)”Celebrities Reveal the Age They Had Sex For the First Time | EG, Extended, Slideshow | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip | EntertainmentValérie Lemercier’s Céline Dion Biopic ‘Aline,’ ReviewedCéline Dion Quasi-Biopic ‘Aline’ Must Be Seen to Be Believed | Vanity Fair","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDiscussing Valérie Lemercier\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;freely-inspired\u0026quot; Celine Dion biopic — What do you do if your pop culture idol doesn\u0026#39;t sign off on you making a biopic about them? Change their name, tweak some of the facts, and play all the roles so you can make a movie like Aline! We have A LOT of questions about the film: \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAline! Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuroWhat AV Club: Aline! (3:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎥 What is Aline? (6:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎤 What is your relationship with Celine Dion? (7:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e😲 At what point in the movie did you go “Uhhhhh, what?!” (14:13) \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔎 What is Aline actually about? (17:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎶 How was Eurovision depicted in Aline? (23:53) \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🤔 Who is this movie for? (26:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚖️ Would you recommend Aline? (31:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes just like this one with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBluesky\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Aline | Prime Video\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Aline-Val%C3%A9rie-Lemercier/dp/B0B8MLRHTR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=P15VRA7EE4EF\u0026amp;keywords=aline\u0026amp;qid=1696785201\u0026amp;sprefix=aline%2Caps%2C97\u0026amp;sr=8-1\"\u003eAline | Prime Video\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 84: What is Poptimism?\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/84\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 84: What is Poptimism?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Let\u0026#39;s Talk About Love: Why Other People Have Such Bad Taste: Carl Wilson: Bloomsbury Academic\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/lets-talk-about-love-9781623563288/\"\u003eLet's Talk About Love: Why Other People Have Such Bad Taste: Carl Wilson: Bloomsbury Academic\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Number Ones: Los Del Rio’s “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)”\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.stereogum.com/2184095/the-number-ones-los-del-rios-macarena-bayside-boys-mix/columns/the-number-ones/\"\u003eThe Number Ones: Los Del Rio’s “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)”\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Celebrities Reveal the Age They Had Sex For the First Time | EG, Extended, Slideshow | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip | Entertainment\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.justjared.com/2022/03/07/celebrities-reveal-the-age-they-had-sex-for-the-first-time/14/\"\u003eCelebrities Reveal the Age They Had Sex For the First Time | EG, Extended, Slideshow | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip | Entertainment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Valérie Lemercier’s Céline Dion Biopic ‘Aline,’ Reviewed\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.vulture.com/2022/04/valrie-lemerciers-cline-dion-biopic-aline-reviewed.html\"\u003eValérie Lemercier’s Céline Dion Biopic ‘Aline,’ Reviewed\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Céline Dion Quasi-Biopic ‘Aline’ Must Be Seen to Be Believed | Vanity Fair\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/07/07/celine-dion-biopic-aline-review-valerie-lemercier\"\u003eCéline Dion Quasi-Biopic ‘Aline’ Must Be Seen to Be Believed | Vanity Fair\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Discussing Valérie Lemercier's \"freely-inspired\" Celine Dion biopic — What do you do if your pop culture idol doesn't sign off on you making a biopic about them? Change their name, tweak some of the facts, and play all the roles so you can make a movie like Aline!","date_published":"2023-10-10T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/257bfc1c-cf27-4933-8db0-cd426bdc0dd9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26967684,"duration_in_seconds":2231}]},{"id":"b4ed3b4f-e8de-4a75-a401-f1124bd74f25","title":"Episode 206: Obvious Points Klaxon","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/206","content_text":"Greece and Turkey have had a tense relationship and Cyprus is often in the center of disputes. We take a look at these dynamics and how they may have shifted over the last 50 years at Eurovision.\n\nObvious Points Klaxon Summary\n\n\nGreece debuts at Eurovision (1:43)\nGreek Politics (5:40)\nCyprus (8:11)\nGreece, Cyprus, and Turkiye at Eurovision (13:33)\nDo Greece and Cyprus always give each other 12 points? (23:07)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Our next episode will be about Notes on Camp.Links:The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 98: Let’s Talk TurkeyMarinella - Krasi, thalassa ke t' agori mou • Eurovision 1974 - YouTubeGreece 🇬🇷 - Eurovision 1976 - Mariza Koch - Panaghia Mou Panaghia Mou - YouTubeÇetin Alp - Opera (Eurovision Song Contest 1983, TURKEY) - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eGreece and Turkey have had a tense relationship and Cyprus is often in the center of disputes. We take a look at these dynamics and how they may have shifted over the last 50 years at Eurovision.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eObvious Points Klaxon Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreece debuts at Eurovision (1:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreek Politics (5:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyprus (8:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreece, Cyprus, and Turkiye at Eurovision (13:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo Greece and Cyprus always give each other 12 points? (23:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Our next episode will be about Notes on Camp.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 98: Let’s Talk Turkey\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/98\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 98: Let’s Talk Turkey\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Marinella - Krasi, thalassa ke t\u0026#39; agori mou • Eurovision 1974 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DIOoPYY27w\"\u003eMarinella - Krasi, thalassa ke t' agori mou • Eurovision 1974 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Greece 🇬🇷 - Eurovision 1976 - Mariza Koch - Panaghia Mou Panaghia Mou - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1waUomLlkc\"\u003eGreece 🇬🇷 - Eurovision 1976 - Mariza Koch - Panaghia Mou Panaghia Mou - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Çetin Alp - Opera (Eurovision Song Contest 1983, TURKEY) - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYzGNBavjyY\"\u003eÇetin Alp - Opera (Eurovision Song Contest 1983, TURKEY) - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Greece and Turkey have had a tense relationship and Cyprus is often in the center of disputes. We take a look at these dynamics and how they may have shifted over the last 50 years at Eurovision.","date_published":"2023-09-26T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/b4ed3b4f-e8de-4a75-a401-f1124bd74f25.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21359917,"duration_in_seconds":1762}]},{"id":"12373ed5-7219-4f1e-9f80-add1b6130ba0","title":"Episode 205: Efficiency","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/205","content_text":"We get caught up on September 2023 Eurovision Headlines, of which there are a surprising amount. We already have an artist, details on multiple selection processes, and more than 2 dozen countries ready to party in Malmö, Sweden.\n\nEfficiency Summary\n\n\nBelgium selects Mustii (1:02)\nChrister Bjorkman and Per Blankens join the production team (3:07)\nThe EBU debates AI (6:53)\nShow Business: Patreon and the Great American Pop Culture Quiz (9:16)\nNational Selections: United Kingdom, Switzerland, Malta, Cyprus, Ukraine, Germany (10:21)\n2023 Streaming Stats (18:12)\nCosa sta facendo Maneskin: VMA Bingo Edition (20:26)\n\n\nPhoto by Mattias Diesel on Unsplash\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Our next episode will be about Noes on Camp.Links:Belgium announces first artist for Eurovision 2024!The EuroWhat? Podcast - 2024 Eurovision Song Contest | Malmö, SwedenEBU Debating Banning AI at the Eurovision Song Contest - EurovoixRina Sawayama was allegedly approached to be the UK act of Eurovision 2023 – ESCXTRA.comDuran Duran Will Cover Billie Eilish On New Halloween-Themed Album","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe get caught up on September 2023 Eurovision Headlines, of which there are a surprising amount. We already have an artist, details on multiple selection processes, and more than 2 dozen countries ready to party in Malmö, Sweden.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEfficiency Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgium selects Mustii (1:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrister Bjorkman and Per Blankens join the production team (3:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe EBU debates AI (6:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow Business: Patreon and the Great American Pop Culture Quiz (9:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational Selections: United Kingdom, Switzerland, Malta, Cyprus, Ukraine, Germany (10:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2023 Streaming Stats (18:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosa sta facendo Maneskin: VMA Bingo Edition (20:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@mattiasdiesel?utm_source=unsplash\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eMattias Diesel\u003c/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/3M2cqBRQmjA?utm_source=unsplash\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Our next episode will be about Noes on Camp.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Belgium announces first artist for Eurovision 2024!\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/belgium-announces-first-artist-eurovision-2024\"\u003eBelgium announces first artist for Eurovision 2024!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast - 2024 Eurovision Song Contest | Malmö, Sweden\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast - 2024 Eurovision Song Contest | Malmö, Sweden\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"EBU Debating Banning AI at the Eurovision Song Contest - Eurovoix\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovoix.com/2023/08/24/ebu-debating-banning-ai-at-the-eurovision-song-contest/\"\u003eEBU Debating Banning AI at the Eurovision Song Contest - Eurovoix\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rina Sawayama was allegedly approached to be the UK act of Eurovision 2023 – ESCXTRA.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://escxtra.com/2023/08/02/rina-sawayama-was-allegedly-approached-to-be-the-uk-act-of-eurovision-2023/\"\u003eRina Sawayama was allegedly approached to be the UK act of Eurovision 2023 – ESCXTRA.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Duran Duran Will Cover Billie Eilish On New Halloween-Themed Album\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.stereogum.com/2234606/duran-duran-will-cover-billie-eilish-on-new-halloween-themed-album/music/\"\u003eDuran Duran Will Cover Billie Eilish On New Halloween-Themed Album\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We get caught up on September 2023 Eurovision Headlines, of which there are a surprising amount. We already have an artist, details on multiple selection processes, and more than 2 dozen countries ready to party in Malmö, Sweden.","date_published":"2023-09-12T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/12373ed5-7219-4f1e-9f80-add1b6130ba0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16567780,"duration_in_seconds":1366}]},{"id":"c15d0de6-a1f5-41b2-809b-8f9d751b0268","title":"Episode 204: Welcome to Sweden","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/204","content_text":"From \"Waterloo\" to \"Tattoo\", Sweden has been a dominant force in the Eurovision Song Contest for more than 50 years, winning the competition seven times. We dive into the ESC history of next year's host country.\n\nWelcome to Sweden Summary\n\n\nSweden: A Land of Contrasts (2:23)\nSweden's Overall Record at Eurovision (4:19)\nThe \"Waterloo\" Era (8:13)\nThe \"Digaloo\" Era (13:36)\nThe Carola Era (16:33)\nThe Charlotte Era (22:54)\nThe \"Euphoria\" Era (34:31)\nThe \"Heroes\" Era (38:55)\n\n\nCover image by Robert England from Pixabay\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:Eurowhat Sweden Intro - YouTubeThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 23: That’s How You AI a SongThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 29: Start Voting NowThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 64: Win Win Win WinChatGPT Is a Blurry JPEG of the Web | The New Yorker","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFrom \u0026quot;Waterloo\u0026quot; to \u0026quot;Tattoo\u0026quot;, Sweden has been a dominant force in the Eurovision Song Contest for more than 50 years, winning the competition seven times. We dive into the ESC history of next year\u0026#39;s host country.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWelcome to Sweden Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden: A Land of Contrasts (2:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden\u0026#39;s Overall Record at Eurovision (4:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u0026quot;Waterloo\u0026quot; Era (8:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u0026quot;Digaloo\u0026quot; Era (13:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Carola Era (16:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Charlotte Era (22:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u0026quot;Euphoria\u0026quot; Era (34:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u0026quot;Heroes\u0026quot; Era (38:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCover image by \u003ca href=\"https://pixabay.com/users/robertaengland-1643169/?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_campaign=image\u0026utm_content=1042891\"\u003eRobert England\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_campaign=image\u0026utm_content=1042891\"\u003ePixabay\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurowhat Sweden Intro - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC9BX0iTn-sTIuAcHXDh9vQtsDcRMQD53\"\u003eEurowhat Sweden Intro - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 23: That’s How You AI a Song\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/23\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 23: That’s How You AI a Song\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 29: Start Voting Now\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/29\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 29: Start Voting Now\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 64: Win Win Win Win\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/64\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 64: Win Win Win Win\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ChatGPT Is a Blurry JPEG of the Web | The New Yorker\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/chatgpt-is-a-blurry-jpeg-of-the-web\"\u003eChatGPT Is a Blurry JPEG of the Web | The New Yorker\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"From \"Waterloo\" to \"Tattoo\", Sweden has been a dominant force in the Eurovision Song Contest for more than 50 years, winning the competition seven times. We dive into the ESC history of next year's host country.","date_published":"2023-08-29T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/c15d0de6-a1f5-41b2-809b-8f9d751b0268.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33669830,"duration_in_seconds":2775}]},{"id":"846745fe-48e1-43fa-a746-61ccbc69c9bf","title":"Episode 203: Iconic","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/203","content_text":"We say farewell to our host nations by discussing one area where Ukraine and the United Kingdom overlap: iconic runner-up entries. But what does \"iconic\" mean for Eurovision entries?\n\nUsing data from the annual ESC Top 250 countdown, we construct a rubric to identify songs from across the decades that could be part of a Eurovision Hall of Fame. In this episode, we highlight the entries that finished in second place and have a perfect ESC Top 250 record.\n\nIconic Summary\n\n\nSaying farewell to the United Kingdom and Ukraine (1:15)\nWhat is an \"iconic\" Eurovision performance? (6:48)\n8 Iconic Eurovision Entries (11:09)\nBuilding a Eurovision Hall of Fame (30:23)\n\n\nImage by Maike und Björn Bröskamp from Pixabay\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Our most recent episode was about ABBA Gold in the 33 1/3 music criticism series.Links:The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 88: 12 Minutes in 2007 (Part 1)The EuroWhat? Podcast: I Am Confusion (Part 2)Eurovision Top 250 previous results – Songfestival.be203 Iconic - YouTubeEpisode 203 Playlist: Iconic","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe say farewell to our host nations by discussing one area where Ukraine and the United Kingdom overlap: iconic runner-up entries. But what does \u0026quot;iconic\u0026quot; mean for Eurovision entries?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing data from the annual ESC Top 250 countdown, we construct a rubric to identify songs from across the decades that could be part of a Eurovision Hall of Fame. In this episode, we highlight the entries that finished in second place and have a perfect ESC Top 250 record.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIconic Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaying farewell to the United Kingdom and Ukraine (1:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is an \u0026quot;iconic\u0026quot; Eurovision performance? (6:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Iconic Eurovision Entries (11:09)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a Eurovision Hall of Fame (30:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImage by \u003ca href=\"https://pixabay.com/users/broesis-5213623/?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_campaign=image\u0026utm_content=2341292\"\u003eMaike und Björn Bröskamp\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_campaign=image\u0026utm_content=2341292\"\u003ePixabay\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Our most recent episode was about \u003cem\u003eABBA Gold\u003c/em\u003e in the \u003cem\u003e33 1/3\u003c/em\u003e music criticism series.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 88: 12 Minutes in 2007 (Part 1)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/88\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 88: 12 Minutes in 2007 (Part 1)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast: I Am Confusion (Part 2)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/88b\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast: I Am Confusion (Part 2)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Top 250 previous results – Songfestival.be\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://songfestival.be/en/top-250-overzicht/\"\u003eEurovision Top 250 previous results – Songfestival.be\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"203 Iconic - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJkh5yctHXzkSk3PMYC3lWv3a__pjQqtF\"\u003e203 Iconic - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Episode 203 Playlist: Iconic\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3rKMgPK3KnzQRmdiZZxiBv\"\u003eEpisode 203 Playlist: Iconic\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We say farewell to our host nations by discussing one area where Ukraine and the United Kingdom overlap: iconic runner-up entries. But what does \"iconic\" mean for Eurovision entries?","date_published":"2023-08-15T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/846745fe-48e1-43fa-a746-61ccbc69c9bf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26464665,"duration_in_seconds":2184}]},{"id":"0e161c55-bccc-4035-8b69-7df2c19191dc","title":"Episode 202: Drought","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/202","content_text":"With one month to go until Eurovision New Year and next year's host city and dates announced, it's been a fairly quiet month for the Contest. We check in with some of the national selection processes that are already casting for the upcoming season.\n\nDrought Summary\n\n\nMalmö, Sweden will host Eurovision 2024 (1:03)\nNorway Suggests Jury Changes (6:09)\nPatreon, Social Media, Guest Spots (8:48)\nLuxembourg is ready to play (12:37)\nEurovision 2023 Impact Report (16:07)\nSam Ryder Emmy Nomination (17:45)\n\n\nCover Photo by Luismi Sánchez on Unsplash\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Our next episode will be about Abba Gold in the 33 1/3 music criticism series.Links:The EuroWhat Podcast on TumblrThe EuroWhat? Podcast - BlueskyEurovision Song ContextShining Examples – The Great American Pop Culture Quiz ShowEurovision Song Contest report shows impact on and off screen","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWith one month to go until Eurovision New Year and next year\u0026#39;s host city and dates announced, it\u0026#39;s been a fairly quiet month for the Contest. We check in with some of the national selection processes that are already casting for the upcoming season.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDrought Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalmö, Sweden will host Eurovision 2024 (1:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway Suggests Jury Changes (6:09)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatreon, Social Media, Guest Spots (8:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuxembourg is ready to play (12:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision 2023 Impact Report (16:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSam Ryder Emmy Nomination (17:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCover Photo by \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@luismisanchez?utm_source=unsplash\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eLuismi Sánchez\u003c/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/ZiuL3lWgQiM?utm_source=unsplash\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Our next episode will be about \u003ca href=\"https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/abbas-abba-gold-9780826415462/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbba Gold\u003c/em\u003e in the 33 1/3 music criticism series\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat Podcast on Tumblr\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.tumblr.com/eurowhat\"\u003eThe EuroWhat Podcast on Tumblr\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast - Bluesky\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast - Bluesky\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Song Context\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/\"\u003eEurovision Song Context\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shining Examples – The Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://usaquizshow.com/podcast/s09e05/\"\u003eShining Examples – The Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Song Contest report shows impact on and off screen\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/eurovision-song-contest-report-shows-impact-and-screen\"\u003eEurovision Song Contest report shows impact on and off screen\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"With one month to go until Eurovision New Year and next year's host city and dates announced, it's been a fairly quiet month for the Contest. We check in with some of the national selection processes that are already casting for the upcoming season.","date_published":"2023-08-01T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/0e161c55-bccc-4035-8b69-7df2c19191dc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14313756,"duration_in_seconds":1174}]},{"id":"b57617f9-2208-4ac1-bd3b-14cd70e8376d","title":"Episode 201: Sisu","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/201","content_text":"Finland went all out in supporting their Eurovision entry \"Cha Cha Cha\" in ways that continue to reverberate weeks after the contest. We spoke with University of Helsinki researcher Zoë Jay and UMK associate producer/\"Cha Cha Cha\" dancer Matti Myllyaho about Finland's Eurovision 2023 experience.\n\nZoë Jay\n\nDr Zoë Jay is a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki and the Centre of Excellence in Law, Identity and the European Narratives. She has a background in international relations and political science. Her research focuses on European politics, human rights, and the politics of international law, especially compliance with the European Court of Human Rights.\n\nMatti Myllyaho\n\nMatti Myllyaho is an associate show producer for Finland's national selection Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) and performed as a backing dancer in Finland's 2023 Eurovision entry \"Cha Cha Cha\".\n\nSisu Summary\n\n\ntumblr and Eurovision Fandom\nZoë Jay and Finland's Publc Response to Eurovision 2023 (4:47)\nMatti Myllyaho on Delegating \"Cha Cha Cha\" Dancing (25:42)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Our next episode will be about Abba Gold in the 33 1/3 music criticism series.Special Guests: Matti Myllyaho and Zoë Jay.Links:fandom on tumblrLeena Malkki on Twitter: \"How totally CRAZY has #Finland gone with Cha Cha Cha? Let's take a look.\" | TwitterDr Zoë Jay (@zoecharlottejay) / TwitterThe sisu within you: The Finnish key to life, love and success - thisisFINLANDUuden Musiikin Kilpailu - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFinland went all out in supporting their Eurovision entry \u0026quot;Cha Cha Cha\u0026quot; in ways that continue to reverberate weeks after the contest. We spoke with University of Helsinki researcher Zoë Jay and UMK associate producer/\u0026quot;Cha Cha Cha\u0026quot; dancer Matti Myllyaho about Finland\u0026#39;s Eurovision 2023 experience.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eZoë Jay\u003c/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr Zoë Jay is a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki and the Centre of Excellence in Law, Identity and the European Narratives. She has a background in international relations and political science. Her research focuses on European politics, human rights, and the politics of international law, especially compliance with the European Court of Human Rights.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMatti Myllyaho\u003c/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatti Myllyaho is an associate show producer for Finland\u0026#39;s national selection Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) and performed as a backing dancer in Finland\u0026#39;s 2023 Eurovision entry \u0026quot;Cha Cha Cha\u0026quot;.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSisu Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etumblr and Eurovision Fandom\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZoë Jay and Finland\u0026#39;s Publc Response to Eurovision 2023 (4:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatti Myllyaho on Delegating \u0026quot;Cha Cha Cha\u0026quot; Dancing (25:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Our next episode will be about \u003ca href=\"https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/abbas-abba-gold-9780826415462/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbba Gold\u003c/em\u003e in the 33 1/3 music criticism series\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guests: Matti Myllyaho and Zoë Jay.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"fandom on tumblr\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://fandom.tumblr.com/\"\u003efandom on tumblr\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Leena Malkki on Twitter: \u0026quot;How totally CRAZY has #Finland gone with Cha Cha Cha? Let\u0026#39;s take a look.\u0026quot; | Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/leenamalkki/status/1657008983943663616?s=12\u0026amp;t=Cw4f226s7xexs1nTwBICgw\"\u003eLeena Malkki on Twitter: \"How totally CRAZY has #Finland gone with Cha Cha Cha? Let's take a look.\" | Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dr Zoë Jay (@zoecharlottejay) / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/zoecharlottejay\"\u003eDr Zoë Jay (@zoecharlottejay) / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The sisu within you: The Finnish key to life, love and success - thisisFINLAND\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://finland.fi/arts-culture/sisu-within-finnish-key-life-love-success/\"\u003eThe sisu within you: The Finnish key to life, love and success - thisisFINLAND\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@UudenMusiikinKilpailu\"\u003eUuden Musiikin Kilpailu - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Finland went all out in supporting their Eurovision entry \"Cha Cha Cha\" in ways that continue to reverberate weeks after the contest. We spoke with University of Helsinki researcher Zoë Jay and UMK associate producer/\"Cha Cha Cha\" dancer Matti Myllyaho about Finland's Eurovision 2023 experience.","date_published":"2023-07-18T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/b57617f9-2208-4ac1-bd3b-14cd70e8376d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35132384,"duration_in_seconds":2909}]},{"id":"3aecd438-3b9b-4582-bcff-560581baafae","title":"Episode 200: PopCon 2023","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/200","content_text":"2020 was a dark time for live music. It also marked the first time in the Eurovision Song Contest’s 65-year history where the competition was canceled.  Rather than letting the lights go down in Rotterdam, Eurovision’s fan community and the European Broadcasting Union found new ways to celebrate the contest’s artists with at-home concerts, fan-driven countdowns, AI analysis of song content, and internet watchalongs  of remastered editions of previous contests.  \n\nWhen the contest returned in 2021, “Open Up”—the slogan carried over from the 2020 contest—took on new meaning. Participating nations took extra precautions to put on their selection processes safely while Eurovision made sure it could be “back for good.” Fans had more say in who would be representing their nation, the Rotterdam Ahoy crew tested the feasibility of large-scale music events, and improvements in streaming platforms over the last decade meant that even more eyes were on the contest.  \n\nWhat wide-ranging effects could this have as Eurovision breaks out of its European bubble and starts bleeding into other areas of pop culture, including the Billboard Hot 100 and the 2023 Grammy Awards?\n\nPopCon 2023 Summary\n\n\nWhat is Eurovision? (8:43)\nA Big Tent (12:07)\nAn Interlude About Digital Streaming Technology (13:10)\nIt is a Normal Year at Eurovision and Everything is Fine and We're Definitely NOT About to be Rocked By a Global Pandemic That Will Shut Everything Down Nine Months from Now (16:44)\n#EurovisionAgain (28:57)\nBack for Good (35:02)\nEurovision Song Contest: The Legend of Fire Saga (40:28)\nTelevising Covid (42:08)\nNew Engagement Opportunities (50:41)\nThe Covid Bubble (53:30)\nThe Grand Final (1:02:46)\nEurovision Around the World (1:08:53)\n\n\nThank you again to everyone listening, guests who have appeared on the show, guests who don't yet know they're going to be on the show (get hype!), and the Eurovision community at-large. This podcast is a labor of love and we're super proud to have made it to 200!\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the Eurowhat AV Club and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Links:Pop Conference 2023Slide Deck (pdf)The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 85: Eurovision AgainEurovision 2020 \u0026amp; 2021 branding | CLEVERºFRANKEThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 105: AHHHHHHHH!The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 124: It was the Elves","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e2020 was a dark time for live music. It also marked the first time in the Eurovision Song Contest’s 65-year history where the competition was canceled.  Rather than letting the lights go down in Rotterdam, Eurovision’s fan community and the European Broadcasting Union found new ways to celebrate the contest’s artists with at-home concerts, fan-driven countdowns, AI analysis of song content, and internet watchalongs  of remastered editions of previous contests.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the contest returned in 2021, “Open Up”—the slogan carried over from the 2020 contest—took on new meaning. Participating nations took extra precautions to put on their selection processes safely while Eurovision made sure it could be “back for good.” Fans had more say in who would be representing their nation, the Rotterdam Ahoy crew tested the feasibility of large-scale music events, and improvements in streaming platforms over the last decade meant that even more eyes were on the contest.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat wide-ranging effects could this have as Eurovision breaks out of its European bubble and starts bleeding into other areas of pop culture, including the Billboard Hot 100 and the 2023 Grammy Awards?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePopCon 2023 Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is Eurovision? (8:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Big Tent (12:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Interlude About Digital Streaming Technology (13:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a Normal Year at Eurovision and Everything is Fine and We\u0026#39;re Definitely NOT About to be Rocked By a Global Pandemic That Will Shut Everything Down Nine Months from Now (16:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#EurovisionAgain (28:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack for Good (35:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eEurovision Song Contest: The Legend of Fire Saga\u003c/em\u003e (40:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelevising Covid (42:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Engagement Opportunities (50:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Covid Bubble (53:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Grand Final (1:02:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Around the World (1:08:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThank you again to everyone listening, guests who have appeared on the show, guests who don\u0026#39;t yet know they\u0026#39;re going to be on the show (get hype!), and the Eurovision community at-large. This podcast is a labor of love and we\u0026#39;re super proud to have made it to 200!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eEurowhat AV Club\u003c/strong\u003e and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pop Conference 2023\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.popconference.org/\"\u003ePop Conference 2023\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Slide Deck (pdf)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VI99FwMMv8w24J7k6feGK0jAs8M9tkpz/view?usp=sharing\"\u003eSlide Deck (pdf)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 85: Eurovision Again\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/85\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 85: Eurovision Again\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision 2020 \u0026amp; 2021 branding | CLEVERºFRANKE\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.cleverfranke.com/project/eurovision\"\u003eEurovision 2020 \u0026amp; 2021 branding | CLEVERºFRANKE\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 105: AHHHHHHHH!\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/105\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 105: AHHHHHHHH!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 124: It was the Elves\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/124\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 124: It was the Elves\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"In celebration of 200(!) episodes, we're sharing the presentation we gave at this year's Pop Conference entitled: “Let’s Discoteque Right At My Home”: Eurovision, the Pandemic, and Learning to “Open Up” Again","date_published":"2023-07-04T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/3aecd438-3b9b-4582-bcff-560581baafae.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53182771,"duration_in_seconds":4420}]},{"id":"eab7029b-7d68-4ce4-90e2-5d5f2a794e0a","title":"Episode 199: News Cruise","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/199","content_text":"Sweden's host city selection process for Eurovision 2024 has been bopping along while everyone is out of office for summer vacation. We get caught up with our mailbag and some of the headlines from the last month.\n\nNews Cruise Summary\n\n\nMailbag: Jemini v Gemini Edition (1:10)\nSweden Closes Bids for Eurovision Host City (2:43)\nEurowhat AV Club (7:48)\n2024 National Finals Taking Shape (9:06)\nTheodor Andrei Talks About Representing Romania (14:46)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the Eurowhat AV Club and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Links:The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 175: Euroquiz 2022Shipping Out by David Foster Wallace (pdf) | HarpersCyprus Announces National Selection “Fame Story” for Eurovision 2024 | escYOUnitedFARA PERDEA S2Ep01 - THE WATCHER \u0026amp; @TheodorAndrei +English subtitles | YouTubelucy 🌺 ~ 🇷🇴❤️#DGT on Twitter: \"Theodor Andrei: \"The Truth About Eurovision\" (summarised for twitter 🧵)","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSweden\u0026#39;s host city selection process for Eurovision 2024 has been bopping along while everyone is out of office for summer vacation. We get caught up with our mailbag and some of the headlines from the last month.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNews Cruise Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMailbag: Jemini v Gemini Edition (1:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden Closes Bids for Eurovision Host City (2:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurowhat AV Club (7:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 National Finals Taking Shape (9:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheodor Andrei Talks About Representing Romania (14:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eEurowhat AV Club\u003c/strong\u003e and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 175: Euroquiz 2022\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/175\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 175: Euroquiz 2022\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shipping Out by David Foster Wallace (pdf) | Harpers\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://harpers.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/HarpersMagazine-1996-01-0007859.pdf\"\u003eShipping Out by David Foster Wallace (pdf) | Harpers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cyprus Announces National Selection “Fame Story” for Eurovision 2024 | escYOUnited\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.escunited.com/cyprus-announces-national-selection-fame-story-for-eurovision-2024/\"\u003eCyprus Announces National Selection “Fame Story” for Eurovision 2024 | escYOUnited\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"FARA PERDEA S2Ep01 - THE WATCHER \u0026amp; @TheodorAndrei +English subtitles | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfk_ucKzOPk\"\u003eFARA PERDEA S2Ep01 - THE WATCHER \u0026amp; @TheodorAndrei +English subtitles | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"lucy 🌺 ~ 🇷🇴❤️#DGT on Twitter: \u0026quot;Theodor Andrei: \u0026quot;The Truth About Eurovision\u0026quot; (summarised for twitter 🧵)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/dotterdam/status/1661772237886697483\"\u003elucy 🌺 ~ 🇷🇴❤️#DGT on Twitter: \"Theodor Andrei: \"The Truth About Eurovision\" (summarised for twitter 🧵)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Sweden's host city selection process for Eurovision 2024 has been bopping along while everyone is out of office for summer vacation. We get caught up with our mailbag and some of the headlines from the last month.","date_published":"2023-06-20T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/eab7029b-7d68-4ce4-90e2-5d5f2a794e0a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13590689,"duration_in_seconds":1107}]},{"id":"dd7b67c5-16f6-488b-b962-1fedd0699db8","title":"Episode 198: Lyrical Vocabulary","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/198","content_text":"How does a songwriter interface with the Eurovision experience? \"Blood and Glitter\" co-writer Anthony J. Brown joins us to discuss his involvement with Lord of the Lost and Germany's 2023 Eurovision entry. \n\nLyrical Vocabulary Summary\n\n\nHow did \"Blood and Glitter\" come about? (1:23)\nOn the Way to Eurovision (10:01)\nWhat was your Grand Final experience? (13:31)\nThe Scoreboard (20:19)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the Eurowhat AV Club and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Special Guest: Anthony J. Brown.Links:Anthony J. Brown on FacebookBlood and Glitter by Mick Rock (Amazon)Dreadpan | YouTubeHungarian Lanterns | YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHow does a songwriter interface with the Eurovision experience? \u0026quot;Blood and Glitter\u0026quot; co-writer Anthony J. Brown joins us to discuss his involvement with Lord of the Lost and Germany\u0026#39;s 2023 Eurovision entry. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLyrical Vocabulary Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did \u0026quot;Blood and Glitter\u0026quot; come about? (1:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the Way to Eurovision (10:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat was your Grand Final experience? (13:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Scoreboard (20:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eEurowhat AV Club\u003c/strong\u003e and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Anthony J. Brown.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Anthony J. Brown on Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100061212708159\"\u003eAnthony J. Brown on Facebook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Blood and Glitter by Mick Rock (Amazon)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Glitter-Mick-Rock/dp/0953747999\"\u003eBlood and Glitter by Mick Rock (Amazon)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dreadpan | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@dreadpanmusic\"\u003eDreadpan | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Hungarian Lanterns | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@hungarianlanterns\"\u003eHungarian Lanterns | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"How does a songwriter interface with the Eurovision experience? \"Blood and Glitter\" co-writer Anthony J. Brown joins us to discuss his involvement with Lord of the Lost and Germany's 2023 Eurovision entry. ","date_published":"2023-06-06T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/dd7b67c5-16f6-488b-b962-1fedd0699db8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23938486,"duration_in_seconds":1977}]},{"id":"ea1e7213-d7e5-4bfa-838b-928507ea0b49","title":"Episode 197: Debut","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/197","content_text":"Ben has returned from his Eurovision debut in Liverpool, both as an audience member and as part of the in-person press team. He shares stories from his jam-packed trip.\n\nDebut Summary\n\n\nEurovision Expectations (1:19)\nThe Turquoise Carpet and National Lottery Show (4:55)\nEurovision Dress Rehearsals and Semi Finals (8:35)\nThe Eurovision Grand Final (18:25)\nThe Sauna Truck (24:00)\nThe EuroVillage (27:00)\nEuroWhat Off-Season Mode (28:55)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the Eurowhat AV Club and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Links:The EuroWhat? Podcast on Twitter: \"While others went to the press conference, my interest was more “what’s going on at the sauna truck?”, so I followed that lead. #EUROVISION #EUROVISION2023 #Käärijä https://t.co/1zVllrlMyK\" / Twitter","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBen has returned from his Eurovision debut in Liverpool, both as an audience member and as part of the in-person press team. He shares stories from his jam-packed trip.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDebut Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Expectations (1:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Turquoise Carpet and National Lottery Show (4:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Dress Rehearsals and Semi Finals (8:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Eurovision Grand Final (18:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sauna Truck (24:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe EuroVillage (27:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuroWhat Off-Season Mode (28:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eEurowhat AV Club\u003c/strong\u003e and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast on Twitter: \u0026quot;While others went to the press conference, my interest was more “what’s going on at the sauna truck?”, so I followed that lead. #EUROVISION #EUROVISION2023 #Käärijä https://t.co/1zVllrlMyK\u0026quot; / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/EuroWhat/status/1657539360592392192\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast on Twitter: \"While others went to the press conference, my interest was more “what’s going on at the sauna truck?”, so I followed that lead. #EUROVISION #EUROVISION2023 #Käärijä https://t.co/1zVllrlMyK\" / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Ben has returned from his Eurovision debut in Liverpool, both as an audience member and as part of the in-person press team. He shares stories from his jam-packed trip.","date_published":"2023-05-23T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/ea1e7213-d7e5-4bfa-838b-928507ea0b49.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23017092,"duration_in_seconds":1895}]},{"id":"33198a8b-74ee-4f34-a487-725d1a7dabd0","title":"Episode 196: Stockholm Syndrome","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/196","content_text":"While Ben recovers from Liverpool's Party of the Century, special guest Trip Payne stops by to chat about the 2023 Eurovision Grand Final and the battle between Sweden and Finland.\n\nStockholm Syndrome Summary\n\n\nEurovision Listening Project (2:35)\nHow was the Grand Final as a show? (5:22)\nDiving into the Grand Final results (7:06)\nSemi-Finals Data Drop (19:20)\nLooking ahead to 2024 (23:45)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the Eurowhat AV Club and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Special Guest: Trip Payne.Links:Trip Payne (@PuzzleTrip) / TwitterQaqaq's Sporcle Created Playlists","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhile Ben recovers from Liverpool\u0026#39;s Party of the Century, special guest Trip Payne stops by to chat about the 2023 Eurovision Grand Final and the battle between Sweden and Finland.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStockholm Syndrome Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Listening Project (2:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow was the Grand Final as a show? (5:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiving into the Grand Final results (7:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Finals Data Drop (19:20)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking ahead to 2024 (23:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eEurowhat AV Club\u003c/strong\u003e and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Trip Payne.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Trip Payne (@PuzzleTrip) / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/PuzzleTrip\"\u003eTrip Payne (@PuzzleTrip) / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Qaqaq\u0026#39;s Sporcle Created Playlists\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sporcle.com/user/Qaqaq/playlists/\"\u003eQaqaq's Sporcle Created Playlists\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"While Ben recovers from Liverpool's Party of the Century, special guest Trip Payne stops by to chat about the 2023 Eurovision Grand Final and the battle between Sweden and Finland.","date_published":"2023-05-16T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/33198a8b-74ee-4f34-a487-725d1a7dabd0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20781971,"duration_in_seconds":1706}]},{"id":"b8b48c1a-2e55-4008-87dd-1aa6dfbc1a18","title":"Episode 195: Eurovision 2023 Grand Final Preview","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/195","content_text":"Will Finland \"Cha Cha Cha\" to victory? Will Sweden's Loreen get a \"Tattoo\" to celebrate a win? Could Ukraine's \"Heart of Steel\" beat the competition? We recap the Eurovision 2023 Semi-Finals and make our picks for what we think will happen at the Grand Final in Liverpool.\n\nEurovision 2023 Grand Final Preview Summary\n\n\nSemi-Final 1 Recap (2:11)\nSemi-Final 2 Recap (10:06)\nGrand Final Preview (18:40)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the Eurowhat AV Club and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWill Finland \u0026quot;Cha Cha Cha\u0026quot; to victory? Will Sweden\u0026#39;s Loreen get a \u0026quot;Tattoo\u0026quot; to celebrate a win? Could Ukraine\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Heart of Steel\u0026quot; beat the competition? We recap the Eurovision 2023 Semi-Finals and make our picks for what we think will happen at the Grand Final in Liverpool.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2023 Grand Final Preview Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 1 Recap (2:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 2 Recap (10:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Final Preview (18:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eEurowhat AV Club\u003c/strong\u003e and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Will Finland \"Cha Cha Cha\" to victory? Will Sweden's Loreen get a \"Tattoo\" to celebrate a win? Could Ukraine's \"Heart of Steel\" beat the competition? We recap the Eurovision 2023 Semi-Finals and make our picks for what we think will happen at the Grand Final in Liverpool.","date_published":"2023-05-12T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/b8b48c1a-2e55-4008-87dd-1aa6dfbc1a18.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21025326,"duration_in_seconds":1724}]},{"id":"e7e39428-b00b-49d2-8d59-0d575cb64607","title":"Episode 194: Internet People","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/194","content_text":"Ben and Mike met up in person to make their picks on what they think will qualify from the Eurovision 2023 semi-finals. Then we saw rehearsals. Experience both the before and after as we make our best guesses for Tuesday and Thursday.\n\nInternet People Summary\n\n\nMaking predictions: pre-rehearsals (2:00)\nSemi-Final 1 Predictions (4:57)\nSemi-Final 2 Predictions (10:57)\nSPOILER WARNING: Making Adjustments (20:34)\nSemi-Final 1 Prediction Adjustments (20:49)\nSemi-Final 2 Prediction Adjustments (28:14)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the Eurowhat AV Club and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Links:The EuroWhat? Podcast - Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?The EuroWhat? Podcast 187: Semi 1 Part 1The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 188: Semi 1 Part 2The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 189: Semi 1 Part 3The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 190: Semi 2 Part 1The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 191: Semi 2 Part 2The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 192: Semi 2 Part 3","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBen and Mike met up in person to make their picks on what they think will qualify from the Eurovision 2023 semi-finals. Then we saw rehearsals. Experience both the before and after as we make our best guesses for Tuesday and Thursday.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInternet People Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking predictions: pre-rehearsals (2:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 1 Predictions (4:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 2 Predictions (10:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPOILER WARNING: Making Adjustments (20:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 1 Prediction Adjustments (20:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 2 Prediction Adjustments (28:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eEurowhat AV Club\u003c/strong\u003e and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast - Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/watch\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast - Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast 187: Semi 1 Part 1\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/187\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast 187: Semi 1 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 188: Semi 1 Part 2\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/188\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 188: Semi 1 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 189: Semi 1 Part 3\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/189\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 189: Semi 1 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 190: Semi 2 Part 1\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/190\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 190: Semi 2 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 191: Semi 2 Part 2\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/191\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 191: Semi 2 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 192: Semi 2 Part 3\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/192\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 192: Semi 2 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Ben and Mike met up in person to make their picks on what they think will qualify from the Eurovision 2023 semi-finals. Then we saw rehearsals. Experience both the before and after as we make our best guesses for Tuesday and Thursday.","date_published":"2023-05-08T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/e7e39428-b00b-49d2-8d59-0d575cb64607.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25249933,"duration_in_seconds":2079}]},{"id":"1ec42b4b-faa0-4799-a6d4-2504fe333b69","title":"Episode 193: Controlled Grandiosity","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/193","content_text":"Maura Johnston joins us as we wrestle with the Eurovision 2023 set of auto-qualifiers. Will Ukraine pull the double? Will the UK and Spain continue their glowups? Will we be going back to Italy? Will Germany get out of the basement? Is France gonna France? \n\nControlled Grandiosity Summary\n\n\nFrance — La Zarra — \"Évidemment\" (2:16)\nGermany — Lord of the Lost — \"Blood and Glitter\" (6:43)\nItaly — Marco Mengoni — \"Due Vite\" (12:29)\nSpain — Blanca Paloma — \"EAEA\" (17:08)\nUkraine — TVORCHI — \"Heart of Steel\" (22:44)\nUnited Kingdom — Mae Muller — \"I Wrote a Song\" (28:08)\nFinal Thoughts (34:28)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the Eurowhat AV Club and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Special Guest: Maura Johnston.Links:La ZarraLord Of The LostMarco MengoniBlanca Paloma (@blancapaloma.rb) • Instagram photos and videosTVORCHI (@tvorchi_official) • Instagram photos and videosHOME | Mae MullerUncertainFM | The Pop 'N' Wrestling Connection","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMaura Johnston joins us as we wrestle with the Eurovision 2023 set of auto-qualifiers. Will Ukraine pull the double? Will the UK and Spain continue their glowups? Will we be going back to Italy? Will Germany get out of the basement? Is France gonna France? \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eControlled Grandiosity Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrance — La Zarra — \u0026quot;Évidemment\u0026quot; (2:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany — Lord of the Lost — \u0026quot;Blood and Glitter\u0026quot; (6:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly — Marco Mengoni — \u0026quot;Due Vite\u0026quot; (12:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpain — Blanca Paloma — \u0026quot;EAEA\u0026quot; (17:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkraine — TVORCHI — \u0026quot;Heart of Steel\u0026quot; (22:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited Kingdom — Mae Muller — \u0026quot;I Wrote a Song\u0026quot; (28:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (34:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eEurowhat AV Club\u003c/strong\u003e and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Maura Johnston.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"La Zarra\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://bio.to/LaZarra\"\u003eLa Zarra\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lord Of The Lost\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://label.napalmrecords.com/lord-of-the-lost\"\u003eLord Of The Lost\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Marco Mengoni\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://shor.by/MM_\"\u003eMarco Mengoni\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Blanca Paloma (@blancapaloma.rb) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blancapaloma.rb/\"\u003eBlanca Paloma (@blancapaloma.rb) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"TVORCHI (@tvorchi_official) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tvorchi_official/\"\u003eTVORCHI (@tvorchi_official) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"HOME | Mae Muller\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.maemuller.com/\"\u003eHOME | Mae Muller\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"UncertainFM | The Pop \u0026#39;N\u0026#39; Wrestling Connection\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://uncertain.fm/shows/popnwrestling\"\u003eUncertainFM | The Pop 'N' Wrestling Connection\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Maura Johnston joins us as we wrestle with the Eurovision 2023 set of auto-qualifiers. Will Ukraine pull the double? Will the UK and Spain continue their glowups? Will we be going back to Italy? Will Germany get out of the basement? Is France gonna France? ","date_published":"2023-05-02T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/1ec42b4b-faa0-4799-a6d4-2504fe333b69.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27267436,"duration_in_seconds":2248}]},{"id":"25e95a86-43c2-438d-b725-ba3f1122639c","title":"Episode 192: ... Her?","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/192","content_text":"When (inciting incident), (hero) struggles against (antagonistic force) in order to (goal) before (stakes are lost).\n\n... Her? Summary\n\n\nSan Marino - Piqued Jacks - \"Like an Animal\" (4:32)\nAustria - Teya and Salena - \"Who the Hell is Edgar?\" (12:06)\nAlbania - Albina \u0026amp; Familja Kelmendi - \"Duje\" (18:54)\nLithuania - Monika Linkyté - \"Stay\" (25:18)\nAustralia - Voyager - \"Promise\" (32:26)\nFinal Thoughts (40:30)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the Eurowhat AV Club and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Special Guest: Navah Wolfe.Links:Official Website - Piqued JacksTEYA \u0026amp; SALENA | Linktree“At Least It Pays to Be Funny”: Of Feminism, Creative Agency, and Lipstick in Teya \u0026amp; Salena’s “Who the Hell Is Edgar?” - Brainsister.com: A Blog of Many Opinions (and a Few Biases)Albina KELMENDI (@kelmendialbina) • Instagram photos and videosMonika Linkyte (@monikalinkyte) • Instagram photos and videosVoyager","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhen (inciting incident), (hero) struggles against (antagonistic force) in order to (goal) before (stakes are lost).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e... Her? Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSan Marino - Piqued Jacks - \u0026quot;Like an Animal\u0026quot; (4:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustria - Teya and Salena - \u0026quot;Who the Hell is Edgar?\u0026quot; (12:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbania - Albina \u0026amp; Familja Kelmendi - \u0026quot;Duje\u0026quot; (18:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania - Monika Linkyté - \u0026quot;Stay\u0026quot; (25:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia - Voyager - \u0026quot;Promise\u0026quot; (32:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (40:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eEurowhat AV Club\u003c/strong\u003e and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Navah Wolfe.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Official Website - Piqued Jacks\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://piquedjacks.com/\"\u003eOfficial Website - Piqued Jacks\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"TEYA \u0026amp; SALENA | Linktree\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://linktr.ee/teyaandsalena\"\u003eTEYA \u0026amp; SALENA | Linktree\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"“At Least It Pays to Be Funny”: Of Feminism, Creative Agency, and Lipstick in Teya \u0026amp; Salena’s “Who the Hell Is Edgar?” - Brainsister.com: A Blog of Many Opinions (and a Few Biases)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://brainsister.com/at-least-it-pays-to-be-funny-of-feminism-creative-agency-and-lipstick-in-teya-and-salenas-who-the\"\u003e“At Least It Pays to Be Funny”: Of Feminism, Creative Agency, and Lipstick in Teya \u0026amp; Salena’s “Who the Hell Is Edgar?” - Brainsister.com: A Blog of Many Opinions (and a Few Biases)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Albina KELMENDI (@kelmendialbina) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kelmendialbina/\"\u003eAlbina KELMENDI (@kelmendialbina) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Monika Linkyte (@monikalinkyte) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/monikalinkyte/\"\u003eMonika Linkyte (@monikalinkyte) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Voyager\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.voyagerau.com/\"\u003eVoyager\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Editor and Serhat for Saturday stan Navah Wolfe joins us to discuss the last five entries of the Eurovision 2023 second semi-final. How memorable are San Marino, Austria, Albania, Lithuania, and Australia in this year's field?","date_published":"2023-04-25T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/25e95a86-43c2-438d-b725-ba3f1122639c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30587752,"duration_in_seconds":2526}]},{"id":"82e08065-1779-4e88-81f2-81d5ad1a638e","title":"Episode 191: Hotel Art","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/191","content_text":"Susan Rogers from Berklee College of Music and author of This Is What It Sounds Like joins us for a record pull of the middle section of Eurovision Semi-Final 2. How do Iceland, Greece, Poland, Slovenia, and Georgia interact with our listener profiles?\n\nHotel Art Summary\n\n\nThis is What it Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You (0:49)\nIceland - Diljá - “Power” (5:53)\nGreece - Victor Vernicos - \"What They Say\" (11:39)\nPoland - Blanka - \"Solo\" (18:31)\nSlovenia - Joker Out - \"Carpe Diem\" (24:52)\nGeorgia - Iru - \"Echo\" (31:07)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the Eurowhat AV Club and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Special Guest: Susan Rogers.Links:Diljávictorvernicos | Instagram | LinktreeBlanka Stajkow (@blikeblanka) • Instagram photos and videosJoker OutIRU (@irukhechanovi) • Instagram photos and videosThis Is What It Sounds Like:  What The Music You Love Says About You","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSusan Rogers from Berklee College of Music and author of \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.thisiswhatitsoundslike.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eThis Is What It Sounds Like\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e joins us for a record pull of the middle section of Eurovision Semi-Final 2. How do Iceland, Greece, Poland, Slovenia, and Georgia interact with our listener profiles?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHotel Art Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is What it Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You\u003c/em\u003e (0:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIceland - Diljá - “Power” (5:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreece - Victor Vernicos - \u0026quot;What They Say\u0026quot; (11:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoland - Blanka - \u0026quot;Solo\u0026quot; (18:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenia - Joker Out - \u0026quot;Carpe Diem\u0026quot; (24:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorgia - Iru - \u0026quot;Echo\u0026quot; (31:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eEurowhat AV Club\u003c/strong\u003e and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Susan Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Diljá\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://bio.to/Dilja\"\u003eDiljá\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"victorvernicos | Instagram | Linktree\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://linktr.ee/victorvernicos\"\u003evictorvernicos | Instagram | Linktree\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Blanka Stajkow (@blikeblanka) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blikeblanka/\"\u003eBlanka Stajkow (@blikeblanka) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Joker Out\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://jokeroutband.com/\"\u003eJoker Out\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"IRU (@irukhechanovi) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/irukhechanovi/\"\u003eIRU (@irukhechanovi) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"This Is What It Sounds Like:  What The Music You Love Says About You\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.thisiswhatitsoundslike.com/\"\u003eThis Is What It Sounds Like:  What The Music You Love Says About You\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Susan Rogers from Berklee College of Music and author of This Is What It Sounds Like joins us for a record pull of the middle section of Eurovision Semi-Final 2. How do Iceland, Greece, Poland, Slovenia, and Georgia interact with our listener profiles?","date_published":"2023-04-18T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/82e08065-1779-4e88-81f2-81d5ad1a638e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28920563,"duration_in_seconds":2385}]},{"id":"5301f758-9ebc-40e8-bc7c-a5d6e6b04c61","title":"Episode 190: Starter Pack","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/190","content_text":"We welcome back Reality Blurred's Andy Dehnart to chat about the first chunk of Eurovision 2023's second semi-final, which has almost too much variety in what the Contest has to offer.\n\nStarter Pack Summary\n\n\nDenmark - Reiley - \"Breaking My Heart\" (1:55)\nArmenia - Brunette - \"Future Lover\" (10:40)\nRomania - Theodor Andrei - \"D.G.T. (Off And On)\" (19:41)\nEstonia - ALIKA - \"Bridge\" (26:35)\nBelgium - Gustaph - \"Because of You\" (31:32)\nCyprus - Andrew Lambrou - \"Break a Broken Heart\" (38:33)\nFinal Thoughts (43:21)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the Eurowhat AV Club and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Special Guest: Andy Dehnart.Links:Reiley | Official WebsitePopjustice's Top 45+ Singles of 2018𝙱𝚛𝚞𝚗 (@brunette_e_) • Instagram photos and videosOisín's thread about Armenia's lyrics and Tumblr / TwitterTheodor Andrei (@theodorandreiofficial) • Instagram photos and videosAlika Milova | Info, muusika, esinemised, kontakt.GustaphAndrew Lambrou Official MusicAndy Dehnart | writer, TV critic, teacherreality TV show reviews, recaps, and news analysis – reality blurred","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe welcome back Reality Blurred\u0026#39;s Andy Dehnart to chat about the first chunk of Eurovision 2023\u0026#39;s second semi-final, which has almost too much variety in what the Contest has to offer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStarter Pack Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark - Reiley - \u0026quot;Breaking My Heart\u0026quot; (1:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmenia - Brunette - \u0026quot;Future Lover\u0026quot; (10:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomania - Theodor Andrei - \u0026quot;D.G.T. (Off And On)\u0026quot; (19:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonia - ALIKA - \u0026quot;Bridge\u0026quot; (26:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgium - Gustaph - \u0026quot;Because of You\u0026quot; (31:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyprus - Andrew Lambrou - \u0026quot;Break a Broken Heart\u0026quot; (38:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (43:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eEurowhat AV Club\u003c/strong\u003e and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Andy Dehnart.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Reiley | Official Website\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.reileyofficial.com/\"\u003eReiley | Official Website\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Popjustice\u0026#39;s Top 45+ Singles of 2018\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2fdRo7d5OIHrROi9nH6hvK?si=18a6cd8301084c7a\"\u003ePopjustice's Top 45+ Singles of 2018\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"𝙱𝚛𝚞𝚗 (@brunette_e_) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/brunette_e_/\"\u003e𝙱𝚛𝚞𝚗 (@brunette_e_) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Oisín\u0026#39;s thread about Armenia\u0026#39;s lyrics and Tumblr / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/oisintii/status/1636478697804017664\"\u003eOisín's thread about Armenia's lyrics and Tumblr / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Theodor Andrei (@theodorandreiofficial) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theodorandreiofficial/\"\u003eTheodor Andrei (@theodorandreiofficial) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alika Milova | Info, muusika, esinemised, kontakt.\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://alikamilova.ee/\"\u003eAlika Milova | Info, muusika, esinemised, kontakt.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gustaph\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://link.541records.be/gustaph\"\u003eGustaph\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Andrew Lambrou Official Music\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.andrewlambroumusic.com/\"\u003eAndrew Lambrou Official Music\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Andy Dehnart | writer, TV critic, teacher\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.andydehnart.com/\"\u003eAndy Dehnart | writer, TV critic, teacher\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"reality TV show reviews, recaps, and news analysis – reality blurred\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/\"\u003ereality TV show reviews, recaps, and news analysis – reality blurred\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We welcome back Reality Blurred's Andy Dehnart to chat about the first chunk of Eurovision 2023's second semi-final, which has almost too much variety in what the Contest has to offer.","date_published":"2023-04-11T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/5301f758-9ebc-40e8-bc7c-a5d6e6b04c61.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32716223,"duration_in_seconds":2708}]},{"id":"1f0aa017-bf24-49a1-bf18-5dc825d03479","title":"Episode 189: Lv100 Paladin","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/189","content_text":"We close out our coverage of Eurovision Semi-Final 1 with Allegra Kuney, who has brought her media studies hats for our discussions about Switzerland, Israel, Moldova, Sweden, and the Netherlands.\n\nLv100 Paladin Summary\n\n\nSwitzerland - Remo Forrer - \"Watergun\" (3:48)\nIsrael - Noa Kirel - \"Unicorn\" (10:07)\nMoldova - Pasha Parfeni - \"Soarele şi luna\" (19:12)\nSweden - Loreen - \"Tattoo\" (24:28)\nThe Netherlands - Mia Nicolaï and Dion Cooper - \"Burning Daylight\" (34:54)\nFinal Thoughts (41:28)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the Eurowhat AV Club and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Special Guest: Allegra Kuney.Links:Who the hell is Allegra? (@ESCLegs) / TwitterRemo Forrer (@remoforrer) • Instagram photos and videosNoa Kirel Official WebsitePasha Parfeni (@pashaparfeni) • Instagram photos and videosLoreenMia NicolaïDion Cooper","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe close out our coverage of Eurovision Semi-Final 1 with Allegra Kuney, who has brought her media studies hats for our discussions about Switzerland, Israel, Moldova, Sweden, and the Netherlands.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLv100 Paladin Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitzerland - Remo Forrer - \u0026quot;Watergun\u0026quot; (3:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsrael - Noa Kirel - \u0026quot;Unicorn\u0026quot; (10:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoldova - Pasha Parfeni - \u0026quot;Soarele şi luna\u0026quot; (19:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden - Loreen - \u0026quot;Tattoo\u0026quot; (24:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Netherlands - Mia Nicolaï and Dion Cooper - \u0026quot;Burning Daylight\u0026quot; (34:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (41:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eEurowhat AV Club\u003c/strong\u003e and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Allegra Kuney.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Who the hell is Allegra? (@ESCLegs) / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/ESCLegs\"\u003eWho the hell is Allegra? (@ESCLegs) / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Remo Forrer (@remoforrer) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/remoforrer/\"\u003eRemo Forrer (@remoforrer) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Noa Kirel Official Website\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.noakirel.com/\"\u003eNoa Kirel Official Website\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pasha Parfeni (@pashaparfeni) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pashaparfeni/\"\u003ePasha Parfeni (@pashaparfeni) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Loreen\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://bio.to/loreen\"\u003eLoreen\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mia Nicolaï\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://mianicolai.komi.io/\"\u003eMia Nicolaï\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dion Cooper\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.dioncooper.com/\"\u003eDion Cooper\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We close out our coverage of Eurovision Semi-Final 1 with Allegra Kuney, who has brought her media studies hats for our discussions about Switzerland, Israel, Moldova, Sweden, and the Netherlands.","date_published":"2023-04-04T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/1f0aa017-bf24-49a1-bf18-5dc825d03479.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32414207,"duration_in_seconds":2680}]},{"id":"7f6d4ccf-3ca6-4700-a09e-06a530cd3a4a","title":"Episode 188: Capsaicin","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/188","content_text":"We welcome back Ned Raggett to discuss five more entries from Eurovision Semi-Final 1. How has the running order affected our thoughts on Serbia, Portugal, Azerbaijan, Czechia, and Finland?\n\nCapsaicin Summary\n\n\nSerbia - Luke Black - \"Samo mi se spava\" (1:47)\nPortugal - Mimicat - \"Ai Coração\" (9:57)\nAzerbaijan - TuranTuralX - \"Tell Me More\" (16:11)\nCzechia - Vesna - \"My Sister's Crown\" (24:41)\nFinland - Käärijä - \"Cha Cha Cha\" (30:26)\nFinal Thoughts (48:14)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the Eurowhat AV Club and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Special Guest: Ned Raggett.Links:Luke Black MusicA Popjustice reader is representing Serbia at Eurovision.Mimicat (@mimicat_music) | InstagramEurovision 2023 - Time Singing The Title | TOP 37 - YouTubeturanturalx (@turalturanx) | InstagramVesnaKäärijä (@paidatonriehuja) | InstagramKäärijätorttu | Makeat leivonnaiset | YhteishyväTwo Conversations and a Game Show : An evening of Megaphonic podcasts, live! — Megaphonic.Ned Raggett | Shfl — Ned Raggett has been a freelance writer since the mid-1990s, contributing to a variety of publications. Past work has appeared at All Music, Pitchfork, the Guardian, Rolling Stone, Stylus, the 405, OC Weekly, Seattle Weekly, Fake Jazz, Spin and MTV. He currently regularly contributes to Daily Bandcamp, the Quietus and KQED Arts among other sites.Ned Raggett (@nedraggett@spaceballs.masto.host) - Mastodon PartyBy-The-Bywater: A Tolkien Podcast — Megaphonic.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe welcome back Ned Raggett to discuss five more entries from Eurovision Semi-Final 1. How has the running order affected our thoughts on Serbia, Portugal, Azerbaijan, Czechia, and Finland?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCapsaicin Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerbia - Luke Black - \u0026quot;Samo mi se spava\u0026quot; (1:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal - Mimicat - \u0026quot;Ai Coração\u0026quot; (9:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzerbaijan - TuranTuralX - \u0026quot;Tell Me More\u0026quot; (16:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzechia - Vesna - \u0026quot;My Sister\u0026#39;s Crown\u0026quot; (24:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinland - Käärijä - \u0026quot;Cha Cha Cha\u0026quot; (30:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (48:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eEurowhat AV Club\u003c/strong\u003e and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Ned Raggett.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Luke Black Music\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://lukeblackmusic.com/\"\u003eLuke Black Music\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"A Popjustice reader is representing Serbia at Eurovision.\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://popjustice.substack.com/p/a-popjustice-reader-is-representing\"\u003eA Popjustice reader is representing Serbia at Eurovision.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mimicat (@mimicat_music) | Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mimicat_music/\"\u003eMimicat (@mimicat_music) | Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision 2023 - Time Singing The Title | TOP 37 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OmXDvQ1rAc\u0026amp;ab_channel=EpixEurovisionGuy\"\u003eEurovision 2023 - Time Singing The Title | TOP 37 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"turanturalx (@turalturanx) | Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/turalturanx/\"\u003eturanturalx (@turalturanx) | Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vesna\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.vesnamusic.cz/\"\u003eVesna\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Käärijä (@paidatonriehuja) | Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/paidatonriehuja/\"\u003eKäärijä (@paidatonriehuja) | Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Käärijätorttu | Makeat leivonnaiset | Yhteishyvä\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://yhteishyva.fi/reseptit/kaarijatorttu/3wJzMm98UnGtKATCGnmH1S\"\u003eKäärijätorttu | Makeat leivonnaiset | Yhteishyvä\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Two Conversations and a Game Show : An evening of Megaphonic podcasts, live! — Megaphonic.\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.megaphonic.fm/live-2023\"\u003eTwo Conversations and a Game Show : An evening of Megaphonic podcasts, live! — Megaphonic.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ned Raggett | Shfl\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://theshfl.com/source/Ned-Raggett?section=about\"\u003eNed Raggett | Shfl\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Ned Raggett has been a freelance writer since the mid-1990s, contributing to a variety of publications. Past work has appeared at All Music, Pitchfork, the Guardian, Rolling Stone, Stylus, the 405, OC Weekly, Seattle Weekly, Fake Jazz, Spin and MTV. He currently regularly contributes to Daily Bandcamp, the Quietus and KQED Arts among other sites.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ned Raggett (@nedraggett@spaceballs.masto.host) - Mastodon Party\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://mstdn.party/@nedraggett@spaceballs.masto.host\"\u003eNed Raggett (@nedraggett@spaceballs.masto.host) - Mastodon Party\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"By-The-Bywater: A Tolkien Podcast — Megaphonic.\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.megaphonic.fm/bythebywater\"\u003eBy-The-Bywater: A Tolkien Podcast — Megaphonic.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We welcome back Ned Raggett to discuss five more entries from Eurovision Semi-Final 1. How has the running order affected our thoughts on Serbia, Portugal, Azerbaijan, Czechia, and Finland?","date_published":"2023-03-28T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/7f6d4ccf-3ca6-4700-a09e-06a530cd3a4a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38749742,"duration_in_seconds":3206}]},{"id":"4eb80adf-d873-48c6-8836-8b8f2892ce5b","title":"Episode 187: Nostradamus Type Whatever","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/187","content_text":"We welcome back Justin Ladia as we begin our Eurovision 2023 review series. Starting in the first half of the first semi-final, we discuss Croatia, Ireland, Latvia, Malta, and Norway. Spoiler: it gets weird almost instantly.\n\nNostradamus Type Whatever Summary\n\n\nCroatia - Let 3 - \"Mama ŠČ\" (1:44) \nIreland - Wild Youth - \"We Are One\" (11:05)\nLatvia - Sudden Lights - \"Aijā\" (17:44)\nMalta - The Busker - \"Dance (Our Own Party)\" (24:20)\nNorway - Alessandra Mele - \"Queen of Kings\" (31:17)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the Eurowhat AV Club and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Special Guest: Justin Ladia.Links:\"Who are #Dora2023 winners Let 3, you might ask? Here is a primer on Croatia's beloved provocateurs. We begin with their semi-sincere rock cover of 1935's folk opera Ero s onoga svijeta. 🔥 Volume UP! https://t.co/i8tah70cPe\" | Roko Rumora on Twitter: Wild Youth | BandWildYouthSudden Lights - SākumsThe Busker (@the_busker) • Instagram photos and videosAlessandra (@alessandram02) • Instagram photos and videos","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe welcome back Justin Ladia as we begin our Eurovision 2023 review series. Starting in the first half of the first semi-final, we discuss Croatia, Ireland, Latvia, Malta, and Norway. Spoiler: it gets weird almost instantly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNostradamus Type Whatever Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCroatia - Let 3 - \u0026quot;Mama ŠČ\u0026quot; (1:44) \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIreland - Wild Youth - \u0026quot;We Are One\u0026quot; (11:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatvia - Sudden Lights - \u0026quot;Aijā\u0026quot; (17:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalta - The Busker - \u0026quot;Dance (Our Own Party)\u0026quot; (24:20)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway - Alessandra Mele - \u0026quot;Queen of Kings\u0026quot; (31:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with Eurovision 2023 on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eEurowhat AV Club\u003c/strong\u003e and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Justin Ladia.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"\u0026quot;Who are #Dora2023 winners Let 3, you might ask? Here is a primer on Croatia\u0026#39;s beloved provocateurs. We begin with their semi-sincere rock cover of 1935\u0026#39;s folk opera Ero s onoga svijeta. 🔥 Volume UP! https://t.co/i8tah70cPe\u0026quot; | Roko Rumora on Twitter: \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/rumorahasit/status/1625898725968338944?s=46\u0026amp;t=Cw4f226s7xexs1nTwBICgw\"\u003e\"Who are #Dora2023 winners Let 3, you might ask? Here is a primer on Croatia's beloved provocateurs. We begin with their semi-sincere rock cover of 1935's folk opera Ero s onoga svijeta. 🔥 Volume UP! https://t.co/i8tah70cPe\" | Roko Rumora on Twitter: \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wild Youth | BandWildYouth\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://bandwildyouth.com/\"\u003eWild Youth | BandWildYouth\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sudden Lights - Sākums\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.suddenlights.lv/\"\u003eSudden Lights - Sākums\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Busker (@the_busker) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/the_busker/\"\u003eThe Busker (@the_busker) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alessandra (@alessandram02) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/alessandram02/\"\u003eAlessandra (@alessandram02) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We welcome back Justin Ladia as we begin our Eurovision 2023 review series. Starting in the first half of the first semi-final, we discuss Croatia, Ireland, Latvia, Malta, and Norway. Spoiler: it gets weird almost instantly.","date_published":"2023-03-21T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/4eb80adf-d873-48c6-8836-8b8f2892ce5b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27699298,"duration_in_seconds":2283}]},{"id":"edc7516b-1b9d-455f-95de-8da8419871c0","title":"Episode 186: Spring Back","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/186","content_text":"The Eurovision 2023 deadline is here, so we have a slew of entries from countries waiting to reveal their songs at the last minute. We also get to chat with David Allwood from the UK to tell us what the vibe is in this year's host country.\n\nSpring Back Summary\n\n\nEurovision Tickets Went Fast (1:12)\nSwitzerland reveals Remo Forrer's \"Watergun\" (3:28)\nAustria finally tells us \"Who the Hell is Edgar?\" (5:48)\nIsrael's Noa Kirel unleashes her \"Unicorn\" (9:33)\n\"I Wrote a Song\" says the United Kingdom's Mae Muller (13:03)\nLoreen wins Sweden's Melfest with \"Tattoo\" (17:25)\nMimicat's \"Ai Coração\" wins Festival da Canção (25:07)\nVictor Vernicos shares \"What They Say\" for Greece (30:16)\nTurelTuranX will \"Tell Me More\" for Azerbaijan (33:26)\nMr Gay England David Allwood Discusses the UK Eurovision Vibe (38:05)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the American Song Contest, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Special Guest: David Allwood.Links:HOMOPARODY (@homoparody) • Instagram photos and videosDavid Allwood (@david_allwood) • Instagram photos and videosDavid Allwood (@DavidAllwood_) / Twitter","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Eurovision 2023 deadline is here, so we have a slew of entries from countries waiting to reveal their songs at the last minute. We also get to chat with David Allwood from the UK to tell us what the vibe is in this year\u0026#39;s host country.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpring Back Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Tickets Went Fast (1:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitzerland reveals Remo Forrer\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Watergun\u0026quot; (3:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustria finally tells us \u0026quot;Who the Hell is Edgar?\u0026quot; (5:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsrael\u0026#39;s Noa Kirel unleashes her \u0026quot;Unicorn\u0026quot; (9:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026quot;I Wrote a Song\u0026quot; says the United Kingdom\u0026#39;s Mae Muller (13:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoreen wins Sweden\u0026#39;s Melfest with \u0026quot;Tattoo\u0026quot; (17:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMimicat\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Ai Coração\u0026quot; wins Festival da Canção (25:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVictor Vernicos shares \u0026quot;What They Say\u0026quot; for Greece (30:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurelTuranX will \u0026quot;Tell Me More\u0026quot; for Azerbaijan (33:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMr Gay England David Allwood Discusses the UK Eurovision Vibe (38:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Song Contest\u003c/strong\u003e, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: David Allwood.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"HOMOPARODY (@homoparody) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/homoparody/\"\u003eHOMOPARODY (@homoparody) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"David Allwood (@david_allwood) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/david_allwood/\"\u003eDavid Allwood (@david_allwood) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"David Allwood (@DavidAllwood_) / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/DavidAllwood_\"\u003eDavid Allwood (@DavidAllwood_) / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The Eurovision 2023 deadline is here, so we have a slew of entries from countries waiting to reveal their songs at the last minute. We also get to chat with David Allwood from the UK to tell us what the vibe is in this year's host country.","date_published":"2023-03-14T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/edc7516b-1b9d-455f-95de-8da8419871c0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":41056495,"duration_in_seconds":3405}]},{"id":"fa5c36fc-b24f-4dd6-be7d-3887755b8b32","title":"Episode 185: Raw Boost Energy","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/185","content_text":"Six more songs enter the Eurovision thunderdome courtesy of the Netherlands, Cyprus, Germany, Moldova, Serbia, and Iceland. We also find out what the finals in Sweden and Portugal will look like. Oh, and tickets are on sale... or at least they were...\n\nRaw Boost Energy Summary\n\n\nEurovision Tickets When/Then (1:18)\nMia Nikolai and Dion Cooper will be \"Burning Daylight\" for the Netherlands (3:42)\nCyprus tasks Andrew Lambrou to \"Break a Broken Heart\" (6:28)\nLord Of the Lost will shed \"Blood \u0026amp; Glitter\" for Germany (9:11)\nPasha Parfeni will represent Moldova again with \"Soarele si Luna\" (15:37)\nLuke Black wins in Serbia's Pesma za Evroviziju with \"Samo mi se spava\" (19:17)\nDiljá uses her \"Power\" to win Iceland's Songvakeppnin (24:10)\nSweden's Melfest and Portugal's Festival da Canção complete their semi-finals (28:25)\nAwaiting internals: Greece, Switzerland, Austria, Israel, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, United Kingdom (30:07)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the American Song Contest, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Links:BBC One - Eurovision Song Contest - Eurovision 2023 ticketsKonstrakta - In Corpore Sano | PZE23 - YouTubePZE23: Eurovision medley - YouTubeAmerican Family Publishers sweepstakes with Ed McMahon (1983) - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSix more songs enter the Eurovision thunderdome courtesy of the Netherlands, Cyprus, Germany, Moldova, Serbia, and Iceland. We also find out what the finals in Sweden and Portugal will look like. Oh, and tickets are on sale... or at least they were...\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRaw Boost Energy Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Tickets When/Then (1:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMia Nikolai and Dion Cooper will be \u0026quot;Burning Daylight\u0026quot; for the Netherlands (3:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyprus tasks Andrew Lambrou to \u0026quot;Break a Broken Heart\u0026quot; (6:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLord Of the Lost will shed \u0026quot;Blood \u0026amp; Glitter\u0026quot; for Germany (9:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePasha Parfeni will represent Moldova again with \u0026quot;Soarele si Luna\u0026quot; (15:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuke Black wins in Serbia\u0026#39;s Pesma za Evroviziju with \u0026quot;Samo mi se spava\u0026quot; (19:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiljá uses her \u0026quot;Power\u0026quot; to win Iceland\u0026#39;s Songvakeppnin (24:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden\u0026#39;s Melfest and Portugal\u0026#39;s Festival da Canção complete their semi-finals (28:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwaiting internals: Greece, Switzerland, Austria, Israel, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, United Kingdom (30:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Song Contest\u003c/strong\u003e, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"BBC One - Eurovision Song Contest - Eurovision 2023 tickets\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1JbDN1cQ5DMhj31tS3DSRpR/eurovision-2023-tickets\"\u003eBBC One - Eurovision Song Contest - Eurovision 2023 tickets\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Konstrakta - In Corpore Sano | PZE23 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJxst9ZX304\"\u003eKonstrakta - In Corpore Sano | PZE23 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"PZE23: Eurovision medley - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A36TXusDXpc\"\u003ePZE23: Eurovision medley - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"American Family Publishers sweepstakes with Ed McMahon (1983) - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEMYatr_j1o\"\u003eAmerican Family Publishers sweepstakes with Ed McMahon (1983) - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Six more songs enter the Eurovision thunderdome courtesy of the Netherlands, Cyprus, Germany, Moldova, Serbia, and Iceland. We also find out what the finals in Sweden and Portugal will look like. Oh, and tickets are on sale... or at least they were...","date_published":"2023-03-07T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/fa5c36fc-b24f-4dd6-be7d-3887755b8b32.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24040781,"duration_in_seconds":1989}]},{"id":"3c7b6581-bebc-4a76-9c1c-3b2f2e502176","title":"Episode 184: Did the Thing","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/184","content_text":"Have we heard the winner of Eurovision 2023? Finland's selection made a strong case this weekend while Sweden's Loreen debuted her contender at Melfest. San Marino, Poland, and Australia also announced their picks as we get closer to the end of Selection Season.\n\nDid the Thing Summary\n\n\nEurovision Hosts Announced (1:16)\nAustralia makes a \"Promise\" with Voyager (5:31)\nFinland's UMK selects Käärijä's \"Cha Cha Cha\" (8:47)\nPiqued Jacks' \"Like an Animal\" wins Una Voce per San Marino (12:46)\nPoland's Blanka is going to \"Solo\" at Eurovision (18:30)\nRemo Forrer will represent Switzerland (24:57)\nLoreen did the thing at Melfest (25:43)\nIceland sets the final field for Songvakeppnin (31:47)\nPortugal begins the Festival da Canção (34:13)\nThis week: Netherlands, Serbia, Cyprus, Germany, Moldova (35:45)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the American Song Contest, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Links:The HARDKISS - First solo North American Tour 2023 | bomond.comHome - San Marino Outlet ExperienceKaos efter klimatkuppen i Melodifestivalen – fyra omhändertagna av polis | Aftonbladet","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHave we heard the winner of Eurovision 2023? Finland\u0026#39;s selection made a strong case this weekend while Sweden\u0026#39;s Loreen debuted her contender at Melfest. San Marino, Poland, and Australia also announced their picks as we get closer to the end of Selection Season.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDid the Thing Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Hosts Announced (1:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia makes a \u0026quot;Promise\u0026quot; with Voyager (5:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinland\u0026#39;s UMK selects Käärijä\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Cha Cha Cha\u0026quot; (8:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiqued Jacks\u0026#39; \u0026quot;Like an Animal\u0026quot; wins Una Voce per San Marino (12:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoland\u0026#39;s Blanka is going to \u0026quot;Solo\u0026quot; at Eurovision (18:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemo Forrer will represent Switzerland (24:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoreen did the thing at Melfest (25:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIceland sets the final field for Songvakeppnin (31:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal begins the Festival da Canção (34:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: Netherlands, Serbia, Cyprus, Germany, Moldova (35:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Song Contest\u003c/strong\u003e, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The HARDKISS - First solo North American Tour 2023 | bomond.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://bomond.com/tours/the-hardkiss-first-solo-north-american-tour-2023\"\u003eThe HARDKISS - First solo North American Tour 2023 | bomond.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Home - San Marino Outlet Experience\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sanmarinooutlet.com/en/\"\u003eHome - San Marino Outlet Experience\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kaos efter klimatkuppen i Melodifestivalen – fyra omhändertagna av polis | Aftonbladet\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/melodifestivalen/a/0QW3nJ/kaoset-efter-klimatkuppen-i-melodifestivalen-fyra-personer-omhandertagna-av-polis\"\u003eKaos efter klimatkuppen i Melodifestivalen – fyra omhändertagna av polis | Aftonbladet\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Have we heard the winner of Eurovision 2023? Finland's selection made a strong case this weekend while Sweden's Loreen debuted her contender at Melfest. San Marino, Poland, and Australia also announced their picks as we get closer to the end of Selection Season.","date_published":"2023-02-28T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/3c7b6581-bebc-4a76-9c1c-3b2f2e502176.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26873169,"duration_in_seconds":2216}]},{"id":"493faf27-0286-41f7-8f40-7fbc69431778","title":"Episode 183: Halftime","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/183","content_text":"We got to catch our breath this weekend with only two Eurovision selections coming through: Lithuania and France. With this break, we check in to see how Selection Season is going and what the back half may have in store.\n\nHalftime Summary\n\n\nMonika Linkytė will \"Stay\" for Lithuania (2:06)\nFrance reveals La Zarra's \"Évidemment\" (7:24)\nIceland's Songvakeppnin begins (11:30)\nHeat 3 for Sweden's Melfest (14:11)\nNext weekend: Finland's UMK, Una Voce Per San Marino, Festival da Cançao, Poland (18:53)\nHalftime Status Check (23:06)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the American Song Contest, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Links:FINALISSIMA FESTIVAL UNA VOCE PER SAN MARINOCelebs - Dómsdags Dans - Söngvakeppnin 2023 - LIVE | YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe got to catch our breath this weekend with only two Eurovision selections coming through: Lithuania and France. With this break, we check in to see how Selection Season is going and what the back half may have in store.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHalftime Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonika Linkytė will \u0026quot;Stay\u0026quot; for Lithuania (2:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrance reveals La Zarra\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Évidemment\u0026quot; (7:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIceland\u0026#39;s Songvakeppnin begins (11:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat 3 for Sweden\u0026#39;s Melfest (14:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext weekend: Finland\u0026#39;s UMK, Una Voce Per San Marino, Festival da Cançao, Poland (18:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalftime Status Check (23:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Song Contest\u003c/strong\u003e, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"FINALISSIMA FESTIVAL UNA VOCE PER SAN MARINO\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.vivaticket.com/it/ticket/finalissima-festival-una-voce-per-san-marino/202340\"\u003eFINALISSIMA FESTIVAL UNA VOCE PER SAN MARINO\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Celebs - Dómsdags Dans - Söngvakeppnin 2023 - LIVE | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmCrGZGOlIo\u0026amp;ab_channel=R%C3%9AV\"\u003eCelebs - Dómsdags Dans - Söngvakeppnin 2023 - LIVE | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We got to catch our breath this weekend with only two Eurovision selections coming through: Lithuania and France. With this break, we check in to see how Selection Season is going and what the back half may have in store.","date_published":"2023-02-21T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/493faf27-0286-41f7-8f40-7fbc69431778.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20364594,"duration_in_seconds":1688}]},{"id":"9714e9b5-f775-4364-ae02-2d28eb68253f","title":"Episode 182: Everything Everywhere All at Once","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/182","content_text":"We are all googly-eyed after a Saturday with more than 50 hours of Eurovision programming. The good news: we now have 8 more songs heading to Liverpool.\n\nEverything Everywhere All at Once Summary\n\n\nVesna wins ESCZ with \"My Sister's Crown\"  (1:40)\nAlika will represent Estonia with \"Bridges\" (4:37)\nTheodor Andrei's \"D.G.T. (Off and On)\" wins Romania's Selectia Nationala (7:37)\n\"Breaking My Heart\" by Reiley will represent Denmark (13:32)\nLet 3 dominates Croatia's Dora with \"Mama ŠČ!\" (17:45)\nSudden Lights wins Latvia's Supernova with \"Aijā\" (22:44)\nMalta selects \"Dance (Our Own Party)\" by The Busker for Liverpool (24:22)\nMarco Mangoni will represent Italy again with \"Due Vite\" (27:27)\nSweden's Melfest Heat 2 (32:52)\nLithuania sets the Pabandom is Nuajo Final Field (36:31)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the American Song Contest, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Links:DORA 2023 Opening Performance | YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe are all googly-eyed after a Saturday with more than 50 hours of Eurovision programming. The good news: we now have 8 more songs heading to Liverpool.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEverything Everywhere All at Once Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVesna wins ESCZ with \u0026quot;My Sister\u0026#39;s Crown\u0026quot;  (1:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlika will represent Estonia with \u0026quot;Bridges\u0026quot; (4:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheodor Andrei\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;D.G.T. (Off and On)\u0026quot; wins Romania\u0026#39;s Selectia Nationala (7:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026quot;Breaking My Heart\u0026quot; by Reiley will represent Denmark (13:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet 3 dominates Croatia\u0026#39;s Dora with \u0026quot;Mama ŠČ!\u0026quot; (17:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSudden Lights wins Latvia\u0026#39;s Supernova with \u0026quot;Aijā\u0026quot; (22:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalta selects \u0026quot;Dance (Our Own Party)\u0026quot; by The Busker for Liverpool (24:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarco Mangoni will represent Italy again with \u0026quot;Due Vite\u0026quot; (27:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden\u0026#39;s Melfest Heat 2 (32:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania sets the Pabandom is Nuajo Final Field (36:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Song Contest\u003c/strong\u003e, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"DORA 2023 Opening Performance | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2PI55nmdZM\u0026amp;ab_channel=HRTDora\"\u003eDORA 2023 Opening Performance | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We are all googly-eyed after a Saturday with more than 50 hours of Eurovision programming. The good news: we now have 8 more songs heading to Liverpool.","date_published":"2023-02-14T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/9714e9b5-f775-4364-ae02-2d28eb68253f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28392226,"duration_in_seconds":2351}]},{"id":"a0c987c8-d5c2-4f6b-8e02-eebfa42ac5f7","title":"Episode 181: Peanut Butter Yelly Time","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/181","content_text":"This weekend was a practice run for Eurovision Super Saturday as Ireland, Norway, and Spain made their selections and Slovenia shared their song. Sweden and Latvia also kicked off their processes as we get ready for a deluge of entries for Liverpool.\n\nPeanut Butter Yelly Time Summary\n\n\nSemi-Final Allocation (1:08)\nWild Youth wins Ireland's Eurosong with \"We Are One\" (4:44)\nSlovenia's Joker Out debuts \"Carpe Diem\" (13:15)\nAlessandra will represent Norway with \"Queen of Kings\" (15:23)\nBlanca Paloma's \"EAEA\" wins Benidorm Fest (20:22)\nCzech Republic held its first live TV final in 15 years (25:49)\nArtist Selctions from Greece, Austria, Armenia, and Georgia (27:48)\nMalta moves forward in MESC (33:42)\nLithuania's Pabandom is Naujo goes into Semi Finals (36:18)\nLatvia's Supernova begins (39:47)\nSweden's Melfest 2023 Begins (43:29)\nSuper Saturday 2023: Italy, Estonia, Croatia, Denmark, Romania (47:47)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the American Song Contest, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Links:Turin Reports the Economic Impact of Hosting Eurovision 2022 | EurovoixFirst look at the Eurovision 2023 stage | #UnitedByMusic - YouTubeJUNIOR EUROVISION 2011: CANDY - CANDY MUSIC - GEORGIA 🇬🇪 | YouTube#ვოისი ირუ ხეჩანოვი | Iru Khechanovi - Smells like teen spirit - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis weekend was a practice run for Eurovision Super Saturday as Ireland, Norway, and Spain made their selections and Slovenia shared their song. Sweden and Latvia also kicked off their processes as we get ready for a deluge of entries for Liverpool.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePeanut Butter Yelly Time Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final Allocation (1:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Youth wins Ireland\u0026#39;s Eurosong with \u0026quot;We Are One\u0026quot; (4:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenia\u0026#39;s Joker Out debuts \u0026quot;Carpe Diem\u0026quot; (13:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlessandra will represent Norway with \u0026quot;Queen of Kings\u0026quot; (15:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanca Paloma\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;EAEA\u0026quot; wins Benidorm Fest (20:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech Republic held its first live TV final in 15 years (25:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist Selctions from Greece, Austria, Armenia, and Georgia (27:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalta moves forward in MESC (33:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania\u0026#39;s Pabandom is Naujo goes into Semi Finals (36:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatvia\u0026#39;s Supernova begins (39:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden\u0026#39;s Melfest 2023 Begins (43:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Saturday 2023: Italy, Estonia, Croatia, Denmark, Romania (47:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Song Contest\u003c/strong\u003e, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Turin Reports the Economic Impact of Hosting Eurovision 2022 | Eurovoix\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovoix.com/2023/01/31/italy-turin-reports-the-economic-impact-of-hosting-eurovision-2022/\"\u003eTurin Reports the Economic Impact of Hosting Eurovision 2022 | Eurovoix\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"First look at the Eurovision 2023 stage | #UnitedByMusic - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz-NvaEvCJY\u0026amp;ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest\"\u003eFirst look at the Eurovision 2023 stage | #UnitedByMusic - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"JUNIOR EUROVISION 2011: CANDY - CANDY MUSIC - GEORGIA 🇬🇪 | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cs5XeJJlsQ\u0026amp;ab_channel=JuniorEurovisionSongContest\"\u003eJUNIOR EUROVISION 2011: CANDY - CANDY MUSIC - GEORGIA 🇬🇪 | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"#ვოისი ირუ ხეჩანოვი | Iru Khechanovi - Smells like teen spirit - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kFePIQo1Hc\u0026amp;ab_channel=TheVoiceGeorgia\"\u003e#ვოისი ირუ ხეჩანოვი | Iru Khechanovi - Smells like teen spirit - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"This weekend was a practice run for Eurovision Super Saturday as Ireland, Norway, and Spain made their selections and Slovenia shared their song. Sweden and Latvia also kicked off their processes as we get ready for a deluge of entries for Liverpool.","date_published":"2023-02-07T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/a0c987c8-d5c2-4f6b-8e02-eebfa42ac5f7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36307081,"duration_in_seconds":3008}]},{"id":"5e2f867c-92d8-4e53-ae10-6b51c15a2d9f","title":"Episode 180: Click... Click... Click...","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/180","content_text":"After recapping the last (not so) quiet weekend of Eurovision Selection Season, we set our sights on finals, semi-finals, and song reveals all over Europe next weekend. Strap in: It's February, y'all.\n\nClick... Click... Click... Summary\n\n\nGermany announces acts for Unser Lied für Liverpool (1:22)\nMoldova holds auditions for Etapa Nationala (2:42)\nNorway finalizes the MGP lineup (5:36)\nLithuania's Pabandom is Naujo wraps its quarter finals (11:34)\nSong drops: Portugal and Iceland (14:53)\nTuesday: Semi-final Allocation and Spain's Benidorm Festival (17:22)\nThursday: Serbia Song Drop and the Voice of Georgia (20:20)\nFriday: Malta's continued MESC-ness, Ireland Chooses its Eurosong (22:21)\nSaturday: Slovenia reveals \"Carpe Diem\", Sweden's Melfest, Latvia's Supernova (26:30)\nCosa Sta Facendo Maneskin: Grammy Awards Edition (28:39)\nWe Didn't Forget About the Czech Republic (30:10)\n\n\nCover art image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the American Song Contest, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Links:Eurovision Handover and Allocation Draw 2023 | Live Stream | Liverpool 🇬🇧 - YouTubeAidan Cassar takes legal steps to reverse Eurovision disqualification | Times of MaltaManeskin on Music and Breaking the Rules of Fashion | The New York Times","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAfter recapping the last (not so) quiet weekend of Eurovision Selection Season, we set our sights on finals, semi-finals, and song reveals all over Europe next weekend. Strap in: It\u0026#39;s February, y\u0026#39;all.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClick... Click... Click... Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany announces acts for Unser Lied für Liverpool (1:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoldova holds auditions for Etapa Nationala (2:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway finalizes the MGP lineup (5:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania\u0026#39;s Pabandom is Naujo wraps its quarter finals (11:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSong drops: Portugal and Iceland (14:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuesday: Semi-final Allocation and Spain\u0026#39;s Benidorm Festival (17:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThursday: Serbia Song Drop and the Voice of Georgia (20:20)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday: Malta\u0026#39;s continued MESC-ness, Ireland Chooses its Eurosong (22:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday: Slovenia reveals \u0026quot;Carpe Diem\u0026quot;, Sweden\u0026#39;s Melfest, Latvia\u0026#39;s Supernova (26:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosa Sta Facendo Maneskin: Grammy Awards Edition (28:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe Didn\u0026#39;t Forget About the Czech Republic (30:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCover art image by \u003ca href=\"https://pixabay.com/users/paulbr75-2938186/?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=image\u0026amp;utm_content=3601119\"\u003ePaul Brennan\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=image\u0026amp;utm_content=3601119\"\u003ePixabay\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Song Contest\u003c/strong\u003e, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Handover and Allocation Draw 2023 | Live Stream | Liverpool 🇬🇧 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HAY-qpDTnY\u0026amp;ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest\"\u003eEurovision Handover and Allocation Draw 2023 | Live Stream | Liverpool 🇬🇧 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Aidan Cassar takes legal steps to reverse Eurovision disqualification | Times of Malta\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/aidan-cassar-takes-legal-steps-reverse-eurovision-disqualification.1009704\"\u003eAidan Cassar takes legal steps to reverse Eurovision disqualification | Times of Malta\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Maneskin on Music and Breaking the Rules of Fashion | The New York Times\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/25/style/maneskin-band-style-grammys.html\"\u003eManeskin on Music and Breaking the Rules of Fashion | The New York Times\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"After recapping the last (not so) quiet weekend of Eurovision Selection Season, we set our sights on finals, semi-finals, and song reveals all over Europe next weekend. Strap in: It's February, y'all.","date_published":"2023-01-31T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/5e2f867c-92d8-4e53-ae10-6b51c15a2d9f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23042229,"duration_in_seconds":1903}]},{"id":"36713684-8603-4b2a-9b36-68e661a7d52c","title":"Episode 179: We Go Again","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/179","content_text":"Lithuania's selection series Pabandom is Naujo has returned and we couldn't be more excited. Meanwhile, Norway's MGP held its second semi as several countries drop songs all over the place for Eurovision 2023.\n\nWe Go Again Summary\n\n\nLithuania's Pabandom is Naujo Begins (1:34)\nNorway's MGP Holds Its Second Semi-Final (8:39)\nSong Drops: Denmark, Portugal, Iceland (13:10)\nComing Up: Germany's Finalists, Moldova's Auditions, Czech Republic's Live Final, Semi-Final Allocation (16:30)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the American Song Contest, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Links:Prohibition from Swing’It: The Worst Song of the NF season? | dudepoints'Speakeasy' Bars Are Killing It in Countries That Never Had Prohibition | VinePairDenmark: Great 8 for 'Melodi Grand Prix 2023' | Eurovision.tvFestival da Canção 2023 Lyric Videos | YouTubeESCZ 2023 🇨🇿 | Live Stream | Czech Republic National Final | Eurovision 2023 - YouTubeEurovision Handover and Allocation Draw 2023 | Live Stream | Liverpool 🇬🇧 - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLithuania\u0026#39;s selection series Pabandom is Naujo has returned and we couldn\u0026#39;t be more excited. Meanwhile, Norway\u0026#39;s MGP held its second semi as several countries drop songs all over the place for Eurovision 2023.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWe Go Again Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania\u0026#39;s Pabandom is Naujo Begins (1:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway\u0026#39;s MGP Holds Its Second Semi-Final (8:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSong Drops: Denmark, Portugal, Iceland (13:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing Up: Germany\u0026#39;s Finalists, Moldova\u0026#39;s Auditions, Czech Republic\u0026#39;s Live Final, Semi-Final Allocation (16:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Song Contest\u003c/strong\u003e, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Prohibition from Swing’It: The Worst Song of the NF season? | dudepoints\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://dudepoints.fun/2023/01/22/prohibition-from-swingit-the-worst-song-of-the-nf-season/\"\u003eProhibition from Swing’It: The Worst Song of the NF season? | dudepoints\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"\u0026#39;Speakeasy\u0026#39; Bars Are Killing It in Countries That Never Had Prohibition | VinePair\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://vinepair.com/articles/speakeasy-bars-countries-never-prohibition/\"\u003e'Speakeasy' Bars Are Killing It in Countries That Never Had Prohibition | VinePair\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Denmark: Great 8 for \u0026#39;Melodi Grand Prix 2023\u0026#39; | Eurovision.tv\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/denmark-8-participating-melodi-grand-prix-2023\"\u003eDenmark: Great 8 for 'Melodi Grand Prix 2023' | Eurovision.tv\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Festival da Canção 2023 Lyric Videos | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMedIwg0kZw8fz5QooSrAqDZjmvTzOjTL\"\u003eFestival da Canção 2023 Lyric Videos | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ESCZ 2023 🇨🇿 | Live Stream | Czech Republic National Final | Eurovision 2023 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA5zETYL3fM\u0026amp;ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest\"\u003eESCZ 2023 🇨🇿 | Live Stream | Czech Republic National Final | Eurovision 2023 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Handover and Allocation Draw 2023 | Live Stream | Liverpool 🇬🇧 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HAY-qpDTnY\u0026amp;ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest\"\u003eEurovision Handover and Allocation Draw 2023 | Live Stream | Liverpool 🇬🇧 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Lithuania's selection series Pabandom is Naujo has returned and we couldn't be more excited. Meanwhile, Norway's MGP held its second semi as several countries drop songs all over the place for Eurovision 2023.","date_published":"2023-01-24T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/36713684-8603-4b2a-9b36-68e661a7d52c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16199638,"duration_in_seconds":1330}]},{"id":"f1c67387-78c3-4b38-923c-452b5eafea69","title":"Episode 178: Eurosongs","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/178","content_text":"Ryan Brazell stops by to discuss the first big weekend of Eurovision 2023 selection season. Belgium makes its pick, France announced their artist, and many processes have started to take shape.\n\nEurosongs Summary\n\n\nBelgium's Eurosong picks Gustaph's \"Because of You\" (3:48)\nFrance Goes Internal and Chooses La Zarra (11:12)\nJohnny Rotten Could Represent Ireland (13:12)\nEstonia's Eesti Laul Semi-Finals (15:56)\nMalta's MESC Has Begun (18:13)\nNorway's MGP Holds its First Semi-Final (21:27)\nComing Up: Finland's UMK Entries, Denmark and Portugal Song Drops, Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo (27:14)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the American Song Contest, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Links:Mystery Hunt | The Eurowhat? Podcast on PatreonGustaph - Because Of You - Belgium 🇧🇪 - National Final Performance | YouTubeLa Zarra will represent France at Eurovision 2023 | Eurovision.tvLa Zarra - Tu t’en iras (Official Video) | YouTubeHell Energy Drink Bruce Willis | YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eRyan Brazell stops by to discuss the first big weekend of Eurovision 2023 selection season. Belgium makes its pick, France announced their artist, and many processes have started to take shape.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurosongs Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgium\u0026#39;s Eurosong picks Gustaph\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Because of You\u0026quot; (3:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrance Goes Internal and Chooses La Zarra (11:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohnny Rotten Could Represent Ireland (13:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonia\u0026#39;s Eesti Laul Semi-Finals (15:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalta\u0026#39;s MESC Has Begun (18:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway\u0026#39;s MGP Holds its First Semi-Final (21:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing Up: Finland\u0026#39;s UMK Entries, Denmark and Portugal Song Drops, Lithuania\u0026#39;s Pabandom is Naujo (27:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Song Contest\u003c/strong\u003e, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mystery Hunt | The Eurowhat? Podcast on Patreon\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.patreon.com/posts/mystery-hunt-62409133\"\u003eMystery Hunt | The Eurowhat? Podcast on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gustaph - Because Of You - Belgium 🇧🇪 - National Final Performance | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYWhh-E_VPo\u0026amp;ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest\"\u003eGustaph - Because Of You - Belgium 🇧🇪 - National Final Performance | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"La Zarra will represent France at Eurovision 2023 | Eurovision.tv\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/la-zarra-will-represent-france-eurovision-2023\"\u003eLa Zarra will represent France at Eurovision 2023 | Eurovision.tv\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"La Zarra - Tu t’en iras (Official Video) | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfVpI8Sf-RQ\u0026amp;ab_channel=LaZarraVEVO\"\u003eLa Zarra - Tu t’en iras (Official Video) | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Hell Energy Drink Bruce Willis | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1Vfy0TxKaE\u0026amp;ab_channel=Baranyi601\"\u003eHell Energy Drink Bruce Willis | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Ryan Brazell stops by to discuss the first big weekend of Eurovision 2023 selection season. Belgium makes its pick, France announced their artist, and many processes have started to take shape.","date_published":"2023-01-17T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/f1c67387-78c3-4b38-923c-452b5eafea69.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22082734,"duration_in_seconds":1826}]},{"id":"f3598114-fe02-47e7-b781-0ce5ea85336c","title":"Episode 177: Amuse-Bouche","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/177","content_text":"The Eurovision menu includes a buffet of options as more countries drop tracks and announce their selection season plans. We take one last taste test of the appetizers as we await the start of heats and semi-finals.\n\nAmuse-Bouche Summary\n\n\nLatvia announces Supernova 2023 details (1:22)\nThis week in TV: Estonia's Eesti Laul, Malta's MESC, Belgium's Eurosong, Norway's NRK MGP (2:55)\n\"Will Israel Be at Eurovision?\" 2023 Edition (14:01)\nYellow Studio will do the Eurovision Stage Design (16:28)\n\n\nCover image by NoName_13 from Pixabay\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the American Song Contest, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Links:Historic change: NRK introduces \"autotune\" in Melodi Grand Prix | VGEurovision organizer warns Netanyahu against threatening Israel's public broadcaster | The Times of IsraelYellow Studio to oversee Eurovision Song Contest set design | Access All Areas","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Eurovision menu includes a buffet of options as more countries drop tracks and announce their selection season plans. We take one last taste test of the appetizers as we await the start of heats and semi-finals.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAmuse-Bouche Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatvia announces Supernova 2023 details (1:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week in TV: Estonia\u0026#39;s Eesti Laul, Malta\u0026#39;s MESC, Belgium\u0026#39;s Eurosong, Norway\u0026#39;s NRK MGP (2:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026quot;Will Israel Be at Eurovision?\u0026quot; 2023 Edition (14:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow Studio will do the Eurovision Stage Design (16:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCover image by \u003ca href=\"https://pixabay.com/users/noname_13-2364555/?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=image\u0026amp;utm_content=1737836\"\u003eNoName_13\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=image\u0026amp;utm_content=1737836\"\u003ePixabay\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Song Contest\u003c/strong\u003e, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Historic change: NRK introduces \u0026quot;autotune\u0026quot; in Melodi Grand Prix | VG\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.vg.no/rampelys/musikk/i/dwvV8z/mgp-nrk-innfoerer-autotune\"\u003eHistoric change: NRK introduces \"autotune\" in Melodi Grand Prix | VG\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision organizer warns Netanyahu against threatening Israel\u0026#39;s public broadcaster | The Times of Israel\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.timesofisrael.com/eurovision-organizer-warns-netanyahu-against-threatening-israels-public-broadcaster/\"\u003eEurovision organizer warns Netanyahu against threatening Israel's public broadcaster | The Times of Israel\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Yellow Studio to oversee Eurovision Song Contest set design | Access All Areas\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://accessaa.co.uk/yellow-studio-to-oversee-eurovision-song-contest-set-design/\"\u003eYellow Studio to oversee Eurovision Song Contest set design | Access All Areas\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The Eurovision menu includes a buffet of options as more countries drop tracks and announce their selection season plans. We take one last taste test of the appetizers as we await the start of heats and semi-finals.","date_published":"2023-01-10T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/f3598114-fe02-47e7-b781-0ce5ea85336c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14769991,"duration_in_seconds":1217}]},{"id":"e1f84990-4e37-40e2-b4a5-3805fed39bcd","title":"Episode 176: Nunca Secondary","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/176","content_text":"2023 actually started a couple weeks ago in Eurovisionland, with Ukraine and Albania making their selections for Liverpool. We also check in with the ESC Top 250 results, which had some major surprises this year.\n\nNunca Secondary Summary\n\n\n🇺🇦 Ukraine's VidBir selects TVORCHI's \"Heart of Steel\" (1:58)\n🇦🇱 Albina and Familja Kelmendi win Albania's Festivali i Këngës with \"Duje\" (7:32)\n🇪🇸 Chanel's \"SloMo\" wins the ESC Top 250 (11:21)\n🇳🇴 🇧🇪 🇬🇷 Coming up: NRK MGP and Belgium's Eurosong songs drop; Greece formed a committee (19:37)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the American Song Contest, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Links:TVORCHI - Heart of Steel - Ukraine 🇺🇦 National Final Performance | YouTubeAlbina \u0026amp; Familja Kelmendi - Duje - Albania 🇦🇱 National Final Performance | YouTubeResults of the ‘ESC Top 250 2022’ | Songfestival.beSubwoolfer on Instagram: “Did you see us? #bigfatquizoftheyear”","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e2023 actually started a couple weeks ago in Eurovisionland, with Ukraine and Albania making their selections for Liverpool. We also check in with the ESC Top 250 results, which had some major surprises this year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNunca Secondary Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇺🇦 Ukraine\u0026#39;s VidBir selects TVORCHI\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Heart of Steel\u0026quot; (1:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇦🇱 Albina and Familja Kelmendi win Albania\u0026#39;s Festivali i Këngës with \u0026quot;Duje\u0026quot; (7:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇪🇸 Chanel\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;SloMo\u0026quot; wins the ESC Top 250 (11:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇳🇴 🇧🇪 🇬🇷 Coming up: NRK MGP and Belgium\u0026#39;s Eurosong songs drop; Greece formed a committee (19:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Song Contest\u003c/strong\u003e, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"TVORCHI - Heart of Steel - Ukraine 🇺🇦 National Final Performance | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6QFVqWX2gM\u0026amp;ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest\"\u003eTVORCHI - Heart of Steel - Ukraine 🇺🇦 National Final Performance | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Albina \u0026amp; Familja Kelmendi - Duje - Albania 🇦🇱 National Final Performance | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZxe3Ce6yEI\u0026amp;ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest\"\u003eAlbina \u0026amp; Familja Kelmendi - Duje - Albania 🇦🇱 National Final Performance | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Results of the ‘ESC Top 250 2022’ | Songfestival.be\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://songfestival.be/en/top-250-2022/exclusief-de-resultaten-van-de-esc-top-250-2022/\"\u003eResults of the ‘ESC Top 250 2022’ | Songfestival.be\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Subwoolfer on Instagram: “Did you see us? #bigfatquizoftheyear”\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmqasCWq4sv/\"\u003eSubwoolfer on Instagram: “Did you see us? #bigfatquizoftheyear”\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"2023 actually started a couple weeks ago in Eurovisionland, with Ukraine and Albania making their selections for Liverpool. We also check in with the ESC Top 250 results, which had some major surprises this year.","date_published":"2023-01-03T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/e1f84990-4e37-40e2-b4a5-3805fed39bcd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18174286,"duration_in_seconds":1492}]},{"id":"4c27c497-cd48-494c-8b77-bc72adb4f3f7","title":"Episode 175: Euroquiz 2022","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/175","content_text":"Join the fine folks from Star Spangled Eurovision and 12 Points from America for an end-of-the year Euroquiz. Happy holidays everybody!\n\nEuroquiz 2022 Summary\n\n\nRound 1: Breaking the Ice...berg 🧊🚢🌊💔(1:39)\nScore Break with Danny and Erik (17:16)\nRound 2: Magnetic Poetry 🧲📝(18:45)\nScore Break with Max and Alix (29:03)\nRound 3: Eurovision First Drafts 📝❌🗑️ (30:35)\nScore Break with Sam and Derek (43:25)\nRound 4: Tangled Up in Q 🪢❓(46:12)\nAnd the winner is... (53:07)\n\n\nSpecial thanks to Chris King and Alex McMillan for writing and Dave Steeves for play testing.\n\nCover image by Ekaterina from Pixabay, 12 Points from America, Star Spangled Eurovision\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the American Song Contest, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Special Guests: 12 Points from America and Star Spangled Eurovision.Links:Star Spangled Eurovision12 Points from AmericaChris King | LinktreeAlex McMillan","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin the fine folks from Star Spangled Eurovision and 12 Points from America for an end-of-the year Euroquiz. Happy holidays everybody!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEuroquiz 2022 Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound 1: Breaking the Ice...berg 🧊🚢🌊💔(1:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScore Break with Danny and Erik (17:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound 2: Magnetic Poetry 🧲📝(18:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScore Break with Max and Alix (29:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound 3: Eurovision First Drafts 📝❌🗑️ (30:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScore Break with Sam and Derek (43:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound 4: Tangled Up in Q 🪢❓(46:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd the winner is... (53:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial thanks to Chris King and Alex McMillan for writing and Dave Steeves for play testing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCover image by \u003ca href=\"https://pixabay.com/users/murrrphoto-7908956/?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=image\u0026amp;utm_content=6540224\"\u003eEkaterina\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=image\u0026amp;utm_content=6540224\"\u003ePixabay\u003c/a\u003e, 12 Points from America, Star Spangled Eurovision\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Song Contest\u003c/strong\u003e, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guests: 12 Points from America and Star Spangled Eurovision.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Star Spangled Eurovision\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://starspangledeurovision.blubrry.net/\"\u003eStar Spangled Eurovision\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"12 Points from America\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.12pointsfromamerica.com/\"\u003e12 Points from America\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chris King | Linktree\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://linktr.ee/ckingsc\"\u003eChris King | Linktree\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alex McMillan\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://undeniablyalex.carrd.co/\"\u003eAlex McMillan\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Join the fine folks from Star Spangled Eurovision and 12 Points from America for an end-of-the year Euroquiz. Happy holidays everybody!","date_published":"2022-12-25T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/4c27c497-cd48-494c-8b77-bc72adb4f3f7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40209808,"duration_in_seconds":3334}]},{"id":"aec44923-6973-4c9f-946d-eb0bf1bea437","title":"Episode 174: After the Fact","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/174","content_text":"Suzie Seager from the Euroriffs Podcast joins us to discuss concerts and music releases featuring Eurovision alumni.\n\nAfter the Fact Summary\n\n\nSuzie Seager from Euroriffs (0:40)\nSlovenia announces Joker Out (5:12)\nJunior Eurovision 2022 (6:42)\nSong drops from Estonia and Ukraine (9:11)\nThe Eurovision Aftermarket in 2022 (10:50)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the American Song Contest, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Special Guest: Suzie Seager.Links:EuroRiffs PodcastSlovenia has spoken: It’s ‘Joker Out’ for Liverpool 2023 | Eurovision.tvJunior Eurovision Song Contest 2022 - Live Show from Yerevan, Armenia 🇦🇲  | YouTubeEurovision Selection Season 2023 | Spotify","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSuzie Seager from the Euroriffs Podcast joins us to discuss concerts and music releases featuring Eurovision alumni.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter the Fact Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuzie Seager from Euroriffs (0:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenia announces Joker Out (5:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunior Eurovision 2022 (6:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSong drops from Estonia and Ukraine (9:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Eurovision Aftermarket in 2022 (10:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Song Contest\u003c/strong\u003e, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Suzie Seager.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"EuroRiffs Podcast\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://euroriffs.com/\"\u003eEuroRiffs Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Slovenia has spoken: It’s ‘Joker Out’ for Liverpool 2023 | Eurovision.tv\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/slovenia-has-spoken-its-joker-out-liverpool-2023\"\u003eSlovenia has spoken: It’s ‘Joker Out’ for Liverpool 2023 | Eurovision.tv\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022 - Live Show from Yerevan, Armenia 🇦🇲  | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS7AhDpz61c\u0026amp;ab_channel=JuniorEurovisionSongContest\"\u003eJunior Eurovision Song Contest 2022 - Live Show from Yerevan, Armenia 🇦🇲  | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Selection Season 2023 | Spotify\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://eurowhat.com/spotify-2023\"\u003eEurovision Selection Season 2023 | Spotify\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Suzie Seager from the Euroriffs Podcast joins us to discuss concerts and music releases featuring Eurovision alumni.","date_published":"2022-12-13T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/aec44923-6973-4c9f-946d-eb0bf1bea437.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15024989,"duration_in_seconds":1230}]},{"id":"677ca343-007c-4cba-aa9e-c95e51fdbc49","title":"Episode 173: Stiff Upper Lip","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/173","content_text":"The United Kingdom has had a very rough couple of decades at the Eurovision Song Contest. Now that they're back in the driver's seat, we try to figure out what went wrong.\n\nStiff Upper Lip Summary\n\n\nEurovision Voting Overhaul (0:55)\nNational Finals: Australia Decides, Malta ESC, Ukraine's VidBir, Estonia's Eesti Laul, Albania's FiK (6:51)\nCosa Sta Facendo Maneskin: Grammy Nominations Edition (8:59)\nThe United Kingom at Eurovision Part 2 (11:51)\nNul Points (18:21)\n2010s Go Internal (35:07)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email, reach out on Twitter @eurowhat, or give us a toot on Mastodon.\n\nOver on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the American Song Contest, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!Links:The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 168: Welcome to the United KingdomVoting changes announced for Eurovision Song Contest 20232023 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Complete Nominees ListEurovision 2000 03 United Kingdom *Nicki French* *Don't Play That Song Again* 16:9 HQ - YouTubeJemini - Cry Baby (Eurovision Song Contest 2003, UNITED KINGDOM) A Song For Europe 2003 - YouTubeThe Twins It's my time UK's Eurovision 2009 - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe United Kingdom has had a very rough couple of decades at the Eurovision Song Contest. Now that they\u0026#39;re back in the driver\u0026#39;s seat, we try to figure out what went wrong.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStiff Upper Lip Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Voting Overhaul (0:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational Finals: Australia Decides, Malta ESC, Ukraine\u0026#39;s VidBir, Estonia\u0026#39;s Eesti Laul, Albania\u0026#39;s FiK (6:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosa Sta Facendo Maneskin: Grammy Nominations Edition (8:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe United Kingom at Eurovision Part 2 (11:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNul Points (18:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2010s Go Internal (35:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e, reach out on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e, or give us a toot on \u003ca href=\"https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMastodon\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eOver on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Song Contest\u003c/strong\u003e, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 168: Welcome to the United Kingdom\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/168\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 168: Welcome to the United Kingdom\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Voting changes announced for Eurovision Song Contest 2023\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/voting-changes-announced-eurovision-song-contest-2023\"\u003eVoting changes announced for Eurovision Song Contest 2023\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Complete Nominees List\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.grammy.com/news/2023-grammy-nominations-complete-winners-nominees-list\"\u003e2023 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Complete Nominees List\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision 2000 03 United Kingdom *Nicki French* *Don\u0026#39;t Play That Song Again* 16:9 HQ - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaeL73NgMUo\u0026amp;ab_channel=2000ESC2003\"\u003eEurovision 2000 03 United Kingdom *Nicki French* *Don't Play That Song Again* 16:9 HQ - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jemini - Cry Baby (Eurovision Song Contest 2003, UNITED KINGDOM) A Song For Europe 2003 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3j_ekqv5TI\u0026amp;ab_channel=JUGOVIZIJA\"\u003eJemini - Cry Baby (Eurovision Song Contest 2003, UNITED KINGDOM) A Song For Europe 2003 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Twins It\u0026#39;s my time UK\u0026#39;s Eurovision 2009 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=953u__xgTU8\u0026amp;ab_channel=SimonRhodes\"\u003eThe Twins It's my time UK's Eurovision 2009 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The United Kingdom has had a very rough couple of decades at the Eurovision Song Contest. Now that they're back in the driver's seat, we try to figure out what went wrong.","date_published":"2022-11-29T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/677ca343-007c-4cba-aa9e-c95e51fdbc49.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32540272,"duration_in_seconds":2697}]},{"id":"a154a95e-7309-44fa-ad86-69f32bbc21dc","title":"Episode 172: Selection Season","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/172","content_text":"Eurovision Selection Season draws nigh with more than half of the countries competing in 2023 airing some form of music competition. This is our guide to having the best Super Saturday experience.\n\nSelection Season Summary\n\n\nThe Netherlands announce Mia Nicolai and Dion Cooper (1:10)\nNo American Song Contest on NBC's mid-season schedule (2:41)\nSelection Processes: Belgium, Romania, Estonia, Czech Republic, Germany, Portugal (4:55)\nFan votes: Aussievision's Top 100 NFC and the ESC Top 250 (11:02)\nЩо робить Kalush Orchestra? MTV EMA edition (16:55)\nHow to get the most out of Eurovision Selection Season (19:16)\n\n\nCover photo by Nabil Saleh on Unsplash\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to subscribe to the show here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nBecome a Patron! Patrons get access to our bonus podcast Just ASCing Questions.Links:Mia Nicolai \u0026amp; Dion Cooper will represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2023 | Eurovision.tvSee NBC’s Midseason 2023 Premiere Dates, Including ‘Magnum P.I.’ | The Hollywood ReporterBruno 🧮💙💛 on Twitter | Festival da Cancao composer rundownNational Final Countdown 2022 Top 100 results | AussievisionVoting for the ESC Top 250 of 2022 is open! | Songfestival.beStar-Studded MTV EMA 2022 Performances | 2022 MTV EMAs (Video Playlist) | MTV EMA2023 Eurovision Song Contest | Liverpool, United Kingdom","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEurovision Selection Season draws nigh with more than half of the countries competing in 2023 airing some form of music competition. This is our guide to having the best Super Saturday experience.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSelection Season Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Netherlands announce Mia Nicolai and Dion Cooper (1:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo American Song Contest on NBC\u0026#39;s mid-season schedule (2:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelection Processes: Belgium, Romania, Estonia, Czech Republic, Germany, Portugal (4:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFan votes: Aussievision\u0026#39;s Top 100 NFC and the ESC Top 250 (11:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eЩо робить Kalush Orchestra? MTV EMA edition (16:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to get the most out of Eurovision Selection Season (19:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCover photo by \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@nabiloh?utm_source=unsplash\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eNabil Saleh\u003c/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=unsplash\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe to the show here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eBecome a Patron!\u003c/a\u003e Patrons get access to our bonus podcast \u003cstrong\u003eJust ASCing Questions\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mia Nicolai \u0026amp; Dion Cooper will represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2023 | Eurovision.tv\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/mia-nicolai-dion-cooper-will-represent-netherlands-eurovision-song-contest\"\u003eMia Nicolai \u0026amp; Dion Cooper will represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2023 | Eurovision.tv\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"See NBC’s Midseason 2023 Premiere Dates, Including ‘Magnum P.I.’ | The Hollywood Reporter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/nbc-midseason-2023-premiere-dates-1235256946/\"\u003eSee NBC’s Midseason 2023 Premiere Dates, Including ‘Magnum P.I.’ | The Hollywood Reporter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bruno 🧮💙💛 on Twitter | Festival da Cancao composer rundown\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/euro_bruno/status/1590356152696549376?s=46\u0026amp;t=g6Bv1Rk9XgBlFUU-2mEkhQ\"\u003eBruno 🧮💙💛 on Twitter | Festival da Cancao composer rundown\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"National Final Countdown 2022 Top 100 results | Aussievision\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.aussievision.net/post/national-final-countdown-2022-top-100-results\"\u003eNational Final Countdown 2022 Top 100 results | Aussievision\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Voting for the ESC Top 250 of 2022 is open! | Songfestival.be\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://songfestival.be/en/top-250-2022/stem-hier-voor-de-esc-top-250-van-2022/\"\u003eVoting for the ESC Top 250 of 2022 is open! | Songfestival.be\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Star-Studded MTV EMA 2022 Performances | 2022 MTV EMAs (Video Playlist) | MTV EMA\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.mtvema.com/video-playlists/ettehi/2022-mtv-emas-star-studded-mtv-ema-2022-performances/noz5vn\"\u003eStar-Studded MTV EMA 2022 Performances | 2022 MTV EMAs (Video Playlist) | MTV EMA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Eurovision Song Contest | Liverpool, United Kingdom\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/2023-liverpool\"\u003e2023 Eurovision Song Contest | Liverpool, United Kingdom\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Eurovision Selection Season draws nigh with more than half of the countries competing in 2023 airing some form of music competition. This is our guide to having the best Super Saturday experience.","date_published":"2022-11-15T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/a154a95e-7309-44fa-ad86-69f32bbc21dc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22979991,"duration_in_seconds":1895}]},{"id":"bab4962a-d979-4706-ba62-46167f788221","title":"Episode 171: Legacy","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/171","content_text":"After we check in with the budding infrastructure for Eurovision 2023, we take a look at some of the non-winning entries over the years that still have an impact.\n\nLegacy Summary\n\n\nEurovision announces the 37 countries going to Liverpool (0:43)\nCyprus selects Andrew Lambrou (2:38)\nNational final details: Spain, Norway, San Marino, Finland, Albania, Ukraine (4:03)\nЩо робить Kalush Orchestra? (What is Kalush Orchestra doing?) (8:16)\n\"SNAP\" Chat: James Corden Edition (9:53)\nEurovision Legacy Hits (11:53)\nNightcore: the Party Cinderellas are Here (24:00)\n\n\nCover art by ryo taka from Pixabay\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to subscribe to the show here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nBecome a Patron! Patrons get access to our bonus podcast Just ASCing Questions.Links:Andrew Lambrou - Age, Family, Bio | Famous BirthdaysSpain reveals 18 participants for Benidorm Fest 2023 | Eurovision.tvPete Buttigieg discussing \"Give That Wolf a Banana\" | via @BelodyJS on TwitterAlbania’s ‘Festivali i Këngës’ will have 26 participants | Eurovision.tv🌃 The Nightcore Phenomenon: How To Achieve International Fandom With The Help Of Manga \u0026amp; Anime CommunitiesRockefeller Street | Know Your Memeosu - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAfter we check in with the budding infrastructure for Eurovision 2023, we take a look at some of the non-winning entries over the years that still have an impact.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLegacy Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision announces the 37 countries going to Liverpool (0:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyprus selects Andrew Lambrou (2:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational final details: Spain, Norway, San Marino, Finland, Albania, Ukraine (4:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eЩо робить Kalush Orchestra? (What is Kalush Orchestra doing?) (8:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026quot;SNAP\u0026quot; Chat: James Corden Edition (9:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Legacy Hits (11:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNightcore: the Party Cinderellas are Here (24:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCover art by \u003ca href=\"https://pixabay.com/users/jsks-632850/?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=image\u0026amp;utm_content=570519\"\u003eryo taka\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=image\u0026amp;utm_content=570519\"\u003ePixabay\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe to the show here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eBecome a Patron!\u003c/a\u003e Patrons get access to our bonus podcast \u003cstrong\u003eJust ASCing Questions\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Andrew Lambrou - Age, Family, Bio | Famous Birthdays\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/andrew-lambrou.html\"\u003eAndrew Lambrou - Age, Family, Bio | Famous Birthdays\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Spain reveals 18 participants for Benidorm Fest 2023 | Eurovision.tv\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/spain-reveals-18-participants-benidorm-fest-2023\"\u003eSpain reveals 18 participants for Benidorm Fest 2023 | Eurovision.tv\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pete Buttigieg discussing \u0026quot;Give That Wolf a Banana\u0026quot; | via @BelodyJS on Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/BelodyJS/status/1586042809584259072\"\u003ePete Buttigieg discussing \"Give That Wolf a Banana\" | via @BelodyJS on Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Albania’s ‘Festivali i Këngës’ will have 26 participants | Eurovision.tv\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/country-updates-eurovision-2023/albanias-festivali-i-kenges-will-have-26-participants\"\u003eAlbania’s ‘Festivali i Këngës’ will have 26 participants | Eurovision.tv\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"🌃 The Nightcore Phenomenon: How To Achieve International Fandom With The Help Of Manga \u0026amp; Anime Communities\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://soundfeed.substack.com/p/-the-nightcore-phenomenon-how-to\"\u003e🌃 The Nightcore Phenomenon: How To Achieve International Fandom With The Help Of Manga \u0026amp; Anime Communities\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rockefeller Street | Know Your Meme\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/rockefeller-street\"\u003eRockefeller Street | Know Your Meme\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"osu - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPVIgshtOag\u0026amp;ab_channel=nak\"\u003eosu - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"After we check in with the budding infrastructure for Eurovision 2023, we take a look at some of the non-winning entries over the years that still have an impact.","date_published":"2022-11-01T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/bab4962a-d979-4706-ba62-46167f788221.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23589193,"duration_in_seconds":1948}]},{"id":"e835380e-2f67-452b-86cc-9ff1d6305d0f","title":"Episode 170: Italo Disco","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/170","content_text":"Ben takes us through the history of the synth-filled vibes of the music genre known as Italo Disco. Mike's pop music diet growing up may have more in common with the style than he realized.\n\nBecome a Patron! Patrons get access to bonus episodes like these every month.\n\nItalo Disco Summary\n\n\nLiverpool will host Eurovision 2023 (1:04)\nJust ASCing Questions: Italo Disco (4:15)\n🕺What is Italo Disco? (7:23)\n🪩 What makes a song \"Italo Disco\"? (9:49)\n🎤 How has Italo Disco morphed since its heyday? (24:34)\n🤔 What happened after Eurodance left the charts? (34:20)\n🤖 What do modern Italo Disco influenced songs sound like? (39:40)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to subscribe to the show here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Links:The Eurowhat? on PatreonDisco Demolition NightRadio Band - Radio Rap...il video!! Radio Fantasy 1984 - YouTubeDead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Official Video) - YouTubePC Music","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBen takes us through the history of the synth-filled vibes of the music genre known as Italo Disco. Mike\u0026#39;s pop music diet growing up may have more in common with the style than he realized.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eBecome a Patron!\u003c/a\u003e Patrons get access to bonus episodes like these every month.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eItalo Disco Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiverpool will host Eurovision 2023 (1:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust ASCing Questions: Italo Disco (4:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕺What is Italo Disco? (7:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪩 What makes a song \u0026quot;Italo Disco\u0026quot;? (9:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎤 How has Italo Disco morphed since its heyday? (24:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🤔 What happened after Eurodance left the charts? (34:20)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🤖 What do modern Italo Disco influenced songs sound like? (39:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe to the show here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Eurowhat? on Patreon\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.patreon.com/eurowhat\"\u003eThe Eurowhat? on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Disco Demolition Night\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1112270/4815227-disco-demolition-night\"\u003eDisco Demolition Night\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Radio Band - Radio Rap...il video!! Radio Fantasy 1984 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efQBH9sazos\u0026amp;ab_channel=FabrizioFaber\"\u003eRadio Band - Radio Rap...il video!! Radio Fantasy 1984 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Official Video) - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGNiXGX2nLU\u0026amp;ab_channel=DeadOrAliveVEVO\"\u003eDead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Official Video) - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"PC Music\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://pcmusic.info/\"\u003ePC Music\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Ben takes us through the history of the synth-filled vibes of the music genre known as Italo Disco. Mike's pop music diet growing up may have more in common with the style than he realized.","date_published":"2022-10-18T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/e835380e-2f67-452b-86cc-9ff1d6305d0f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31349559,"duration_in_seconds":2591}]},{"id":"76e67cb9-0b35-4b8b-9aa2-f105f53ed383","title":"Episode 169: Livergow","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/169","content_text":"It'll be either Liverpool or Glasgow that gets the opportunity to host Eurovision 2023 on behalf of Ukraine. We take a look at both cities as we wait for the announcement.\n\nLivergow Summary\n\n\nSnap Chat: American Top 40 Edition (1:46)\nPatreon: Xanadu (4:14)\nLiverpool vs. Glasgow (5:14)\n\n\nCover art photo credits: Artur Kraft on Unsplash and Neil Martin on Unsplash\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to subscribe to the show here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nBecome a Patron! Patrons get access to our bonus podcast Just ASCing Questions.Links:TOP 40 - October 1, 2022 | American Top 40M\u0026amp;S Bank Arena LiverpoolOVO Hydro | Events \u0026amp; Concerts in Glasgow","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;ll be either Liverpool or Glasgow that gets the opportunity to host Eurovision 2023 on behalf of Ukraine. We take a look at both cities as we wait for the announcement.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLivergow Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap Chat: American Top 40 Edition (1:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatreon: Xanadu (4:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiverpool vs. Glasgow (5:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCover art photo credits: \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@kraft?utm_source=unsplash\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eArtur Kraft\u003c/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/glasgow?utm_source=unsplash\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@anagoge?utm_source=unsplash\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eNeil Martin\u003c/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/liverpool?utm_source=unsplash\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe to the show here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eBecome a Patron!\u003c/a\u003e Patrons get access to our bonus podcast \u003cstrong\u003eJust ASCing Questions\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"TOP 40 - October 1, 2022 | American Top 40\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.americantop40.com/charts/top-40-238/october-1-2022/\"\u003eTOP 40 - October 1, 2022 | American Top 40\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"M\u0026amp;S Bank Arena Liverpool\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.mandsbankarena.com/\"\u003eM\u0026amp;S Bank Arena Liverpool\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"OVO Hydro | Events \u0026amp; Concerts in Glasgow\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ovohydro.com/\"\u003eOVO Hydro | Events \u0026amp; Concerts in Glasgow\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"It'll be either Liverpool or Glasgow that gets the opportunity to host Eurovision 2023 on behalf of Ukraine. We take a look at both cities as we wait for the announcement.","date_published":"2022-10-04T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/76e67cb9-0b35-4b8b-9aa2-f105f53ed383.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12943701,"duration_in_seconds":1048}]},{"id":"ce9c2615-8420-48aa-92d4-e91e203b4166","title":"Episode 168: Welcome to the United Kingdom","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/168","content_text":"The United Kingdom will be extending its record of hosting the most editions of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023. We take a look back at several other records held by our host country in this episode.\n\nWelcome to the United Kingdom Summary\n\n\nEurovision in the Wild: Live on NBC Edition (1:23)\nIntro to the United Kingdom at Eurovision (4:28)\nSilver 60s (6:55)\nSolid 70s (13:30)\nEhhhhh 80s (19:24)\nNostalgia for the 90s (24:25)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to subscribe to the show here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nBecome a Patron! Patrons get access to our bonus podcast Just ASCing Questions.Links:Sara James Sings \"Running Up That Hill\" by Kate Bush | AGT Finals 2022 - YouTubeThe Number Ones: Lulu’s “To Sir With Love”The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 64: Win Win Win WinThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 124: It was the Elves","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe United Kingdom will be extending its record of hosting the most editions of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023. We take a look back at several other records held by our host country in this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWelcome to the United Kingdom Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Wild: Live on NBC Edition (1:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntro to the United Kingdom at Eurovision (4:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver 60s (6:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid 70s (13:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEhhhhh 80s (19:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNostalgia for the 90s (24:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe to the show here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eBecome a Patron!\u003c/a\u003e Patrons get access to our bonus podcast \u003cstrong\u003eJust ASCing Questions\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sara James Sings \u0026quot;Running Up That Hill\u0026quot; by Kate Bush | AGT Finals 2022 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF0Pz2harMI\u0026amp;ab_channel=America%27sGotTalent\"\u003eSara James Sings \"Running Up That Hill\" by Kate Bush | AGT Finals 2022 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Number Ones: Lulu’s “To Sir With Love”\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.stereogum.com/2019550/the-number-ones-lulus-to-sir-with-love/columns/the-number-ones/\"\u003eThe Number Ones: Lulu’s “To Sir With Love”\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 64: Win Win Win Win\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/64\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 64: Win Win Win Win\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 124: It was the Elves\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/124\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 124: It was the Elves\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The United Kingdom will be extending its record of hosting the most editions of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023. We take a look back at several other records held by our host country in this episode.","date_published":"2022-09-20T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/ce9c2615-8420-48aa-92d4-e91e203b4166.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26212917,"duration_in_seconds":2048}]},{"id":"3c405dd2-c7f7-4f95-958f-2f6ff2603207","title":"Episode 167: Welcome to Ukraine","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/167","content_text":"Happy Eurovision New Year! As preparations for 2023 begin, we explore defending champion Ukraine's Eurovision journey over the last 20 years.\n\nWelcome to Ukraine Summary\n\n\nHost City When? 2023 Rules Edition (2:23)\nSara James advances to America's Got Talent Finals (5:30)\nCosa Sta Facendo Måneskin? MTV VMAs Edition (7:21)\n\"SNAP\" Chat: Hot 100 Edition (11:10)\nWelcome to Ukraine (12:33)\nAct I: Ukraine Enters the Eurovision Chat (14:39)\nAct II: Maximizing the Maximalism (21:05)\nAct III: Crimea (31:46)\nFavorites and Hopes for 2023 (40:38)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to subscribe to the show here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nBecome a Patron! Patrons get access to our bonus podcast Just ASCing Questions.Links:The Rules of the Contest 2023 | Eurovision Song ContestSara James Sings \"Rocket Man\" by Elton John | AGT 2022 - YouTubeMåneskin performs \"Supermodel\" at the VMAs (Blurred) | TwitterRosa Linn’s ‘Snap’ Debuts on Hot 100 After Eurovision, TikTok Boost | BillboardUkraine at Eurovision | SpotifyGreenjolly - Razom Nas Bahato (Ukraine) Live - Eurovision Song Contest 2005 - YouTubeTina Karol orig Nat Final vers Show me Your Love - YouTubeIlona Halytska - Urok Hlamuru - Ukraine - 2007 Junior Eurovision Song Contest - YouTubeSvetlana Loboda - Be My Valentine (Anti-Crisis Girl) (Ukraine) Live 2009 Eurovision Song Contest - YouTubeO.Torvald - Time (Ukraine) Eurovision 2017 - Official Music Video - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHappy Eurovision New Year! As preparations for 2023 begin, we explore defending champion Ukraine\u0026#39;s Eurovision journey over the last 20 years.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWelcome to Ukraine Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost City When? 2023 Rules Edition (2:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSara James advances to \u003cem\u003eAmerica\u0026#39;s Got Talent\u003c/em\u003e Finals (5:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosa Sta Facendo Måneskin? MTV VMAs Edition (7:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026quot;SNAP\u0026quot; Chat: Hot 100 Edition (11:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome to Ukraine (12:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAct I: Ukraine Enters the Eurovision Chat (14:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAct II: Maximizing the Maximalism (21:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAct III: Crimea (31:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFavorites and Hopes for 2023 (40:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe to the show here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eBecome a Patron!\u003c/a\u003e Patrons get access to our bonus podcast \u003cstrong\u003eJust ASCing Questions\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Rules of the Contest 2023 | Eurovision Song Contest\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/about/rules\"\u003eThe Rules of the Contest 2023 | Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sara James Sings \u0026quot;Rocket Man\u0026quot; by Elton John | AGT 2022 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNTEukCadL0\u0026amp;ab_channel=America%27sGotTalent\"\u003eSara James Sings \"Rocket Man\" by Elton John | AGT 2022 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Måneskin performs \u0026quot;Supermodel\u0026quot; at the VMAs (Blurred) | Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/mtv/status/1565768148418236420?s=21\u0026amp;t=IlWGz220g7b8W0IrDbS0uA\"\u003eMåneskin performs \"Supermodel\" at the VMAs (Blurred) | Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rosa Linn’s ‘Snap’ Debuts on Hot 100 After Eurovision, TikTok Boost | Billboard\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/rosa-linn-snap-debuts-hot-100-after-eurovision-tiktok-boost-1235132896/\"\u003eRosa Linn’s ‘Snap’ Debuts on Hot 100 After Eurovision, TikTok Boost | Billboard\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ukraine at Eurovision | Spotify\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oWO5kvuQDbk6DhTC9eEGg?si=c0c8a7d7e8e94b6a\"\u003eUkraine at Eurovision | Spotify\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Greenjolly - Razom Nas Bahato (Ukraine) Live - Eurovision Song Contest 2005 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5u6J_mbhLU\u0026amp;ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest\"\u003eGreenjolly - Razom Nas Bahato (Ukraine) Live - Eurovision Song Contest 2005 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tina Karol orig Nat Final vers Show me Your Love - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhFdMSof1B4\u0026amp;ab_channel=lavakas\"\u003eTina Karol orig Nat Final vers Show me Your Love - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ilona Halytska - Urok Hlamuru - Ukraine - 2007 Junior Eurovision Song Contest - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wWIfJgjcLo\u0026amp;ab_channel=JuniorEurovisionSongContest\"\u003eIlona Halytska - Urok Hlamuru - Ukraine - 2007 Junior Eurovision Song Contest - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Svetlana Loboda - Be My Valentine (Anti-Crisis Girl) (Ukraine) Live 2009 Eurovision Song Contest - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGJqLCuqssc\u0026amp;ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest\"\u003eSvetlana Loboda - Be My Valentine (Anti-Crisis Girl) (Ukraine) Live 2009 Eurovision Song Contest - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"O.Torvald - Time (Ukraine) Eurovision 2017 - Official Music Video - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KWZ4CKapPA\u0026amp;ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest\"\u003eO.Torvald - Time (Ukraine) Eurovision 2017 - Official Music Video - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Happy Eurovision New Year! As preparations for 2023 begin, we explore defending champion Ukraine's Eurovision journey over the last 20 years.","date_published":"2022-09-06T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/3c405dd2-c7f7-4f95-958f-2f6ff2603207.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33635980,"duration_in_seconds":2783}]},{"id":"9ffa8b7d-c23e-4a29-8db3-d27f46fd8fc8","title":"Episode 166: Volare","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/166","content_text":"\"Nel blu, dipinto di blu\" (also known as \"Volare\") is not only one of the most well-known Eurovision songs, it's one of the most successful Italian songs ever. We dig into the song's backstory and it's continued impact on popular culture.\n\nVolare Summary\n\n\nNoa Kirel confirms for Israel (1:27)\nHost City When: Short List Edition (3:43)\nSNAP Chat: Bubbling Under Edition (5:51)\nWhat do you know about \"Volare\"? (7:36)\nSanremo 1958 (10:40)\nEurovision 1958: Hilversum (14:26)\nThe US Music Industry in 1958 (17:12)\n1959 Grammy Awards (23:51)\nThe Extended Legacy of Volare (26:40)\nWhere are they now? (32:19)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to subscribe to the show here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nBecome a Patron! Patrons get access to our bonus podcast Just ASCing Questions.Links:Noa Kirel will definitely represent Israel in 2023Noa Kirel - Age, Family, Bio | Famous BirthdaysBubbling Under Hot 100 – BillboardFranco Migliacci » BiografiaCover versions of Volare | SecondHandSongsWhat The Music Biz Was Wrestling With In 1958 | Billboard.bizMaria Perego, Topo Gigio’s Creator, Dies at 95 - The New York TimesNel Blu Dipinto di Blu - Film Completo by Film\u0026amp;Clips - YouTube1976 Plymouth Volare Commercial with Sergio Franchi same as Dodge Aspen - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Nel blu, dipinto di blu\u0026quot; (also known as \u0026quot;Volare\u0026quot;) is not only one of the most well-known Eurovision songs, it\u0026#39;s one of the most successful Italian songs ever. We dig into the song\u0026#39;s backstory and it\u0026#39;s continued impact on popular culture.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVolare Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoa Kirel confirms for Israel (1:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost City When: Short List Edition (3:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSNAP Chat: Bubbling Under Edition (5:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat do you know about \u0026quot;Volare\u0026quot;? (7:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanremo 1958 (10:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision 1958: Hilversum (14:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe US Music Industry in 1958 (17:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1959 Grammy Awards (23:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Extended Legacy of Volare (26:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere are they now? (32:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe to the show here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eBecome a Patron!\u003c/a\u003e Patrons get access to our bonus podcast \u003cstrong\u003eJust ASCing Questions\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Noa Kirel will definitely represent Israel in 2023\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/noa-kirel-will-definitely-represent-israel-2023\"\u003eNoa Kirel will definitely represent Israel in 2023\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Noa Kirel - Age, Family, Bio | Famous Birthdays\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/noa-kirel.html\"\u003eNoa Kirel - Age, Family, Bio | Famous Birthdays\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bubbling Under Hot 100 – Billboard\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.billboard.com/charts/bubbling-under-hot-100-singles/\"\u003eBubbling Under Hot 100 – Billboard\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Franco Migliacci » Biografia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.francomigliacci.it/biografia.html\"\u003eFranco Migliacci » Biografia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cover versions of Volare | SecondHandSongs\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://secondhandsongs.com/work/35851/versions\"\u003eCover versions of Volare | SecondHandSongs\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"What The Music Biz Was Wrestling With In 1958 | Billboard.biz\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://archive.ph/20120719172635/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/news/e3idef185a6ef750b73687a7afb6ff3f305\"\u003eWhat The Music Biz Was Wrestling With In 1958 | Billboard.biz\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Maria Perego, Topo Gigio’s Creator, Dies at 95 - The New York Times\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/08/arts/television/maria-perego-dead.html\"\u003eMaria Perego, Topo Gigio’s Creator, Dies at 95 - The New York Times\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu - Film Completo by Film\u0026amp;Clips - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQey_JwZ2ZY\u0026amp;ab_channel=Film%26Clips\"\u003eNel Blu Dipinto di Blu - Film Completo by Film\u0026amp;Clips - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"1976 Plymouth Volare Commercial with Sergio Franchi same as Dodge Aspen - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnWHQCgByWg\u0026amp;ab_channel=OsbornTramain\"\u003e1976 Plymouth Volare Commercial with Sergio Franchi same as Dodge Aspen - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"\"Nel blu, dipinto di blu\" (also known as \"Volare\") is not only one of the most well-known Eurovision songs, it's one of the most successful Italian songs ever. We dig into the song's backstory and it's continued impact on popular culture.","date_published":"2022-08-23T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/9ffa8b7d-c23e-4a29-8db3-d27f46fd8fc8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25598952,"duration_in_seconds":2121}]},{"id":"14490617-18bc-4b7b-bcfb-179b934b7af3","title":"Episode 165: Lugano","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/165","content_text":"How did the first Eurovision Song Contest telecast come about in 1956? We talk about coronations, cattle calls, and continental broadcasting in this week's episode.\n\nLugano Summary\n\n\nHost city when? Bid Process Edition (1:21)\nSnap Status (2:55)\nCosa Sta Facendo Måneskin: VMAs Edition (3:54)\nHooverphonic for Brussels Airlines (6:40)\nHistory of Eurovision: 1930 Onward (10:34)\nThe European Television Season (14:53)\nThe Birth of Eurovision (18:29)\nEurovision History as Broadcasting History (24:32)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to subscribe to the show here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nBecome a Patron! Patrons get access to our bonus podcast Just ASCing Questions. Links:Eurovision FAQ - Media Centre🇦🇲 Rosa Linn signs record deal with Columbia Records – ESCBubbleBest New Artist - Vote Now – Nominees for 2022 MTV Video Music AwardsBest Alternative - Vote Now – Nominees for 2022 MTV Video Music AwardsBrussels Airlines Safety Video 2022 - YouTubeThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 91: A Brief History of the EBUFull reprise - Eurovision Song Contest 1956: Lys Assia - Refrain - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHow did the first Eurovision Song Contest telecast come about in 1956? We talk about coronations, cattle calls, and continental broadcasting in this week\u0026#39;s episode.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLugano Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost city when? Bid Process Edition (1:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap Status (2:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosa Sta Facendo Måneskin: VMAs Edition (3:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHooverphonic for Brussels Airlines (6:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of Eurovision: 1930 Onward (10:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe European Television Season (14:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Birth of Eurovision (18:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision History as Broadcasting History (24:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe to the show here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eBecome a Patron!\u003c/a\u003e Patrons get access to our bonus podcast \u003cstrong\u003eJust ASCing Questions\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision FAQ - Media Centre\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2022/eurovision-2023-faq\"\u003eEurovision FAQ - Media Centre\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"🇦🇲 Rosa Linn signs record deal with Columbia Records – ESCBubble\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://escbubble.com/2022/08/%f0%9f%87%a6%f0%9f%87%b2-rosa-linn-signs-record-deal-with-columbia-records/\"\u003e🇦🇲 Rosa Linn signs record deal with Columbia Records – ESCBubble\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Best New Artist - Vote Now – Nominees for 2022 MTV Video Music Awards\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.mtv.com/vma/vote/best-new-artist\"\u003eBest New Artist - Vote Now – Nominees for 2022 MTV Video Music Awards\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Best Alternative - Vote Now – Nominees for 2022 MTV Video Music Awards\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.mtv.com/vma/vote/best-alternative\"\u003eBest Alternative - Vote Now – Nominees for 2022 MTV Video Music Awards\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Brussels Airlines Safety Video 2022 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcDDxty3zdA\u0026amp;ab_channel=brusselsairlines\"\u003eBrussels Airlines Safety Video 2022 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 91: A Brief History of the EBU\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/91\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 91: A Brief History of the EBU\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Full reprise - Eurovision Song Contest 1956: Lys Assia - Refrain - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7HRP1DOhY0\u0026amp;ab_channel=wiekeqwieke\"\u003eFull reprise - Eurovision Song Contest 1956: Lys Assia - Refrain - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"How did the first Eurovision telecast come about in 1956? We talk about coronations, cattle calls, and continental broadcasting in this week's episode.","date_published":"2022-08-09T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/14490617-18bc-4b7b-bcfb-179b934b7af3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18936408,"duration_in_seconds":1566}]},{"id":"58ff3791-86e4-4bb4-b8a1-4542456ed960","title":"Episode 164: Host Country Where?","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/164","content_text":"Now that the United Kingdom will officially host Eurovision 2023 on Ukraine's behalf, we take a look back at the other times substitutes needed to be called in to produce the Contest.\n\nHost Country Where? Summary\n\n\nUnited Kingdom will host Eurovision 2023 (1:22)\nIsrael selects Noa Kirel for Eurovision Wishlist (5:29)\nRosa Linn's \"Snap\" is Charting (7:13)\nAmerican Song Contest Emmy Nomination (9:04)\nEurovision Latin America Song Contest Announced (9:57)\nHost Country Where? (11:37)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to subscribe to the show here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nBecome a Patron! Patrons get access to our bonus podcast Just ASCing Questions.Links:Eurovision: UK to host next year's Song Contest - BBC NewsGet Ready for Eurovision Song Contest Latin America!The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 131: Viña del MarThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 60: HallelujahRevealed: Eurovision budgets are getting smaller | MoneyTransfers.com","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNow that the United Kingdom will officially host Eurovision 2023 on Ukraine\u0026#39;s behalf, we take a look back at the other times substitutes needed to be called in to produce the Contest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHost Country Where? Summary\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited Kingdom will host Eurovision 2023 (1:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsrael selects Noa Kirel for Eurovision Wishlist (5:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosa Linn\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Snap\u0026quot; is Charting (7:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Song Contest Emmy Nomination (9:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Latin America Song Contest Announced (9:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Country Where? (11:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe to the show here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eBecome a Patron!\u003c/a\u003e Patrons get access to our bonus podcast \u003cstrong\u003eJust ASCing Questions\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision: UK to host next year\u0026#39;s Song Contest - BBC News\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-62292162\"\u003eEurovision: UK to host next year's Song Contest - BBC News\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Get Ready for Eurovision Song Contest Latin America!\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/get-ready-eurovision-song-contest-latin-america\"\u003eGet Ready for Eurovision Song Contest Latin America!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 131: Viña del Mar\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/131\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 131: Viña del Mar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 60: Hallelujah\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/60\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 60: Hallelujah\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Revealed: Eurovision budgets are getting smaller | MoneyTransfers.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://moneytransfers.com/news/content/eurovision-budgets-are-getting-smaller\"\u003eRevealed: Eurovision budgets are getting smaller | MoneyTransfers.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Now that the United Kingdom will officially host Eurovision 2023 on Ukraine's behalf, we take a look back at the other times substitutes needed to be called in to produce the Contest.","date_published":"2022-07-26T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/58ff3791-86e4-4bb4-b8a1-4542456ed960.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21557131,"duration_in_seconds":1771}]},{"id":"585db0ff-6e85-43e9-8366-495d93f1560c","title":"Episode 163: Iceberg","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/163","content_text":"With around 250 entries on the Reddit post for the 2022 Eurovision Iceberg, we take a look at some of the stories we missed (or skipped) in this year's Contest.\n\nIceberg Summary\n\n\nLayer 1: What is the Eurovision Iceberg? (1:02)\nLayer 2: Electric Callboy, Sam Ryder Illuminati (3:41)\nLayer 3: The Eurowhat's Level (9:51)\nLevel 4: Circus Mircus, S10 and Ronela, Carol McGee (10:52)\nLevel 5: Subwoolfer Threatens to Eat Host, Achille Lauro Roblox (16:57)\nLevel 6: \"I'm Famous Singer in Estonia\" (23:30)\nLevel 7: Ochman's Confederate Flag T-Shirt (25:53)\nLevel 8: Ronela Mistaken for ISIS Uprising (27:31)\nWhat does the Eurovision Iceberg tell us? (29:47)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to subscribe to the show here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nBecome a Patron! Patrons get access to our bonus podcast Just ASCing Questions.Links:The Eurovision 2022 iceberg (14/05/2022) | Reddit[22/06/17] THE EUROVISION 2022 ICEBERG EXPLAINED - Google DocsSam Ryder Illuminati(?) | TwitterSUPER MARIO 2 HIDDEN TRUTHS REVEALED!!!! 2012 - YouTubeCarol McGee | TwitterHOW TO GET ALL 10 *FREE* ITEMS GUCCI ACHILLE LAURO SUPERSTAR EVENT IN ROBLOX - YouTubeWhat Charli XCX’s Roblox Concert Reveals About the Future of the Music Industry | PitchforkAries sings \"Chop Suey!\" by System of a Down | MASKIS LAULJA | SEASON 1 - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWith around 250 entries on the Reddit post for the 2022 Eurovision Iceberg, we take a look at some of the stories we missed (or skipped) in this year\u0026#39;s Contest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIceberg Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer 1: What is the Eurovision Iceberg? (1:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer 2: Electric Callboy, Sam Ryder Illuminati (3:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer 3: The Eurowhat\u0026#39;s Level (9:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 4: Circus Mircus, S10 and Ronela, Carol McGee (10:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 5: Subwoolfer Threatens to Eat Host, Achille Lauro Roblox (16:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 6: \u0026quot;I\u0026#39;m Famous Singer in Estonia\u0026quot; (23:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 7: Ochman\u0026#39;s Confederate Flag T-Shirt (25:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 8: Ronela Mistaken for ISIS Uprising (27:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does the Eurovision Iceberg tell us? (29:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe to the show here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eBecome a Patron!\u003c/a\u003e Patrons get access to our bonus podcast \u003cstrong\u003eJust ASCing Questions\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Eurovision 2022 iceberg (14/05/2022) | Reddit\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/eurovision/comments/uptkz9/the_eurovision_2022_iceberg_14052022/\"\u003eThe Eurovision 2022 iceberg (14/05/2022) | Reddit\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"[22/06/17] THE EUROVISION 2022 ICEBERG EXPLAINED - Google Docs\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/16-h9ajJ1wWW8HfgKhG0ByoYtonrZIw_Vf80D4j4l4eo/edit\"\u003e[22/06/17] THE EUROVISION 2022 ICEBERG EXPLAINED - Google Docs\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sam Ryder Illuminati(?) | Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/aRVe_tweets/status/1505364239996829699\"\u003eSam Ryder Illuminati(?) | Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"SUPER MARIO 2 HIDDEN TRUTHS REVEALED!!!! 2012 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPyb20dDwZs\u0026amp;ab_channel=TrashNightVideo\"\u003eSUPER MARIO 2 HIDDEN TRUTHS REVEALED!!!! 2012 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Carol McGee | Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/carolmcgee70/status/1524865535628001294\"\u003eCarol McGee | Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"HOW TO GET ALL 10 *FREE* ITEMS GUCCI ACHILLE LAURO SUPERSTAR EVENT IN ROBLOX - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLiDucj77lY\u0026amp;ab_channel=DeeterPlays\"\u003eHOW TO GET ALL 10 *FREE* ITEMS GUCCI ACHILLE LAURO SUPERSTAR EVENT IN ROBLOX - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"What Charli XCX’s Roblox Concert Reveals About the Future of the Music Industry | Pitchfork\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/charli-xcx-roblox-metaverse-concert-review/\"\u003eWhat Charli XCX’s Roblox Concert Reveals About the Future of the Music Industry | Pitchfork\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Aries sings \u0026quot;Chop Suey!\u0026quot; by System of a Down | MASKIS LAULJA | SEASON 1 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY1XrDUKT1E\u0026amp;ab_channel=SingersMaskedVideos\"\u003eAries sings \"Chop Suey!\" by System of a Down | MASKIS LAULJA | SEASON 1 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"With around 250 entries on the Reddit post for the 2022 Eurovision Iceberg, we take a look at some of the stories we missed (or skipped) in this year's Contest.","date_published":"2022-07-12T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/585db0ff-6e85-43e9-8366-495d93f1560c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24381325,"duration_in_seconds":2014}]},{"id":"a40ed71b-3efb-45ee-97d0-fcc5abfd61e8","title":"Episode 162: Midsommar","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/162","content_text":"We're joined by @dudepoints to discuss some Swedish post-Eurovision activities: ABBA's Voyage concert experience and Martin Osterdahl's Max Anger book series.\n\nMidsommar Summary\n\n\nUkraine will not host Eurovision 2023 (0:57)\nEurovision Live to Tape 2022 (7:52)\nEurovision in the Wild: AGT 2022 Edition (11:13)\nMain Topic: Midsommar with @dudepoints (13:54)\nABBA Voyage (17:14)\nMax Anger (23:16)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to subscribe to the show here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nBecome a Patron! Patrons get access to our bonus podcast Just ASCing Questions.Special Guest: Dude Points.Links:EBU statement on hosting of 2023 Eurovision Song Contest | EBUOdds Eurovision 2023: Host city | Eurovision WorldABBA Voyage Official Website - 2022 ABBA Concert in LondonKanye West gifts Kim Kardashian West a hologram of her late father | CNNIt's pronounced \"dood-pwah\", brah! | dudepoints.funThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 123: Live on TapeThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 97: Eurovision AV Club","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe\u0026#39;re joined by @dudepoints to discuss some Swedish post-Eurovision activities: ABBA\u0026#39;s Voyage concert experience and Martin Osterdahl\u0026#39;s Max Anger book series.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMidsommar Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkraine will not host Eurovision 2023 (0:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Live to Tape 2022 (7:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Wild: AGT 2022 Edition (11:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Topic: Midsommar with @dudepoints (13:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABBA Voyage (17:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Anger (23:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe to the show here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eBecome a Patron!\u003c/a\u003e Patrons get access to our bonus podcast \u003cstrong\u003eJust ASCing Questions\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Dude Points.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"EBU statement on hosting of 2023 Eurovision Song Contest | EBU\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ebu.ch/news/2022/06/ebu-statement-on-the-hosting-of-the-2023-eurovision-song-contest\"\u003eEBU statement on hosting of 2023 Eurovision Song Contest | EBU\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Odds Eurovision 2023: Host city | Eurovision World\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovisionworld.com/odds/eurovision-2023-host-city\"\u003eOdds Eurovision 2023: Host city | Eurovision World\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ABBA Voyage Official Website - 2022 ABBA Concert in London\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://abbavoyage.com/\"\u003eABBA Voyage Official Website - 2022 ABBA Concert in London\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kanye West gifts Kim Kardashian West a hologram of her late father | CNN\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.cnn.com/videos/entertainment/2020/10/30/kim-kardashian-west-robert-kardashian-hologram-birthday-kanye-west-orig-llr.cnn\"\u003eKanye West gifts Kim Kardashian West a hologram of her late father | CNN\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"It\u0026#39;s pronounced \u0026quot;dood-pwah\u0026quot;, brah! | dudepoints.fun\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://dudepoints.fun/\"\u003eIt's pronounced \"dood-pwah\", brah! | dudepoints.fun\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 123: Live on Tape\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/123\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 123: Live on Tape\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 97: Eurovision AV Club\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/97\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 97: Eurovision AV Club\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We're joined by @dudepoints to discuss some Swedish post-Eurovision activities: ABBA's Voyage concert experience and Martin Osterdahl's Max Anger book series.","date_published":"2022-06-28T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/a40ed71b-3efb-45ee-97d0-fcc5abfd61e8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29991058,"duration_in_seconds":2477}]},{"id":"39587e81-740b-4762-858c-c7647067e985","title":"Episode 161: Trivial Pursuits","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/161","content_text":"Professional TV quiz writer Alex McMillan joins us to talk about how to write tantalizing Eurovision trivia. We also learn about some of the differences between UK and US game show writing.\n\nTrivial Pursuits Summary\n\n\nNews: Russia suspended (for realsies), Kalush Orchestra sells trophy, Cyprus using All Together Now (1:21)\nEurovision Learned League 1DS (4:43)\nWelcome, Alex McMillan! (7:22)\nHow does one become a quiz show writer? (12:18)\nHow do you distill a body of knowledge into something manageable? (18:01)\nDifferences in UK Quiz Writing and US Quiz Writing (26:25)\nWhat is the distinction between Trivia and Minutia? (31:49)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to subscribe to the show here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nBecome a Patron! Patrons get access to our bonus podcast Just ASCing Questions.\n\nCover Photo: Sean Benesh on UnsplashSpecial Guest: Alex McMillan.Links:Alex McMillan (@UndeniablyAlex) / TwitterCéilí Rae Minogue (@CeiliRae) / TwitterMastermind 2019 Episode 8 Eurovision Set | YouTubeMay 5, 2022: LL One-Day Special: Eurovision: The Last 10 Years | Learned LeagueThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 64: Win Win Win WinJimmy Carr's I Literally Just Told You - Series 01 Episode 03 - Celebrity Special - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eProfessional TV quiz writer Alex McMillan joins us to talk about how to write tantalizing Eurovision trivia. We also learn about some of the differences between UK and US game show writing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTrivial Pursuits Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: Russia suspended (for realsies), Kalush Orchestra sells trophy, Cyprus using All Together Now (1:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Learned League 1DS (4:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Alex McMillan! (7:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does one become a quiz show writer? (12:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do you distill a body of knowledge into something manageable? (18:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferences in UK Quiz Writing and US Quiz Writing (26:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the distinction between Trivia and Minutia? (31:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe to the show here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eBecome a Patron!\u003c/a\u003e Patrons get access to our bonus podcast \u003cstrong\u003eJust ASCing Questions\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Photo:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@seanbenesh?utm_source=unsplash\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_content=creditCopyText\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSean Benesh\u003c/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/trivia?utm_source=unsplash\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_content=creditCopyText\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Alex McMillan.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alex McMillan (@UndeniablyAlex) / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/UndeniablyAlex\"\u003eAlex McMillan (@UndeniablyAlex) / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Céilí Rae Minogue (@CeiliRae) / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/ceilirae\"\u003eCéilí Rae Minogue (@CeiliRae) / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mastermind 2019 Episode 8 Eurovision Set | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://youtu.be/srntFRyrHHI?t=599\"\u003eMastermind 2019 Episode 8 Eurovision Set | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"May 5, 2022: LL One-Day Special: Eurovision: The Last 10 Years | Learned League\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://learnedleague.com/oneday.php?3885\"\u003eMay 5, 2022: LL One-Day Special: Eurovision: The Last 10 Years | Learned League\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 64: Win Win Win Win\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/64\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 64: Win Win Win Win\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jimmy Carr\u0026#39;s I Literally Just Told You - Series 01 Episode 03 - Celebrity Special - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDiAW__g8-Y\u0026amp;list=PLtFxUWCGClWQ5D_An4hTOMOhiUgfQxaOh\u0026amp;index=3\u0026amp;ab_channel=ozmartian\"\u003eJimmy Carr's I Literally Just Told You - Series 01 Episode 03 - Celebrity Special - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Professional TV quiz writer Alex McMillan joins us to talk about how to write tantalizing Eurovision trivia. We also learn about some of the differences between UK and US game show writing.","date_published":"2022-06-14T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/39587e81-740b-4762-858c-c7647067e985.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27760296,"duration_in_seconds":2294}]},{"id":"78f99a72-d4bb-4738-ba4f-ec6351f32bc4","title":"Episode 160: Just ASCing Questions","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/160","content_text":"We check in with the Eurovision jury shenanigans and then offer a sample of what we've been doing over on Patreon. Andy Dehnart from Reality Blurred joins us to look back on NBC’s American Song Contest experiment.\n\nJust ASCing Questions Summary\n\n\nNews: Jury Doody (1:42)\nJust ACing Questions: Is it you? Is it me? (Originally published May 9, 2022) (8:10)\nCould the American Song Contest have worked? (12:31)\nHow could the American Song Contest have generated buzz? (19:09)\nCould the voting and jury have made more sense? (23:17)\nWhat would season 2 need to look like for this to succeed? (27:28)\nIs the ASC less than the sum of its parts? (38:45)\nDo we have predictions on who's going to win? (44:18)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to subscribe to the show here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nBecome a Patron! Patrons get access to our bonus podcast Just ASCing Questions.Special Guest: Andy Dehnart.Links:@realityblurred | Andy Dehnart on TwitterReality Blurred","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe check in with the Eurovision jury shenanigans and then offer a sample of what we\u0026#39;ve been doing over on Patreon. Andy Dehnart from Reality Blurred joins us to look back on NBC’s American Song Contest experiment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJust ASCing Questions Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: Jury Doody (1:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust ACing Questions: Is it you? Is it me? (\u003cem\u003eOriginally published May 9, 2022\u003c/em\u003e) (8:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCould the American Song Contest have worked? (12:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow could the American Song Contest have generated buzz? (19:09)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCould the voting and jury have made more sense? (23:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat would season 2 need to look like for this to succeed? (27:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs the ASC less than the sum of its parts? (38:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo we have predictions on who\u0026#39;s going to win? (44:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe to the show here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eBecome a Patron!\u003c/a\u003e Patrons get access to our bonus podcast \u003cstrong\u003eJust ASCing Questions\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Andy Dehnart.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"@realityblurred | Andy Dehnart on Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/realityblurred\"\u003e@realityblurred | Andy Dehnart on Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Reality Blurred\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://realityblurred.com/\"\u003eReality Blurred\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We check in with the Eurovision jury shenanigans and then offer a sample of what we've been doing over on Patreon. Andy Dehnart from Reality Blurred joins us to look back on NBC’s American Song Contest experiment.","date_published":"2022-05-31T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/78f99a72-d4bb-4738-ba4f-ec6351f32bc4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35991896,"duration_in_seconds":2979}]},{"id":"dc729868-7db2-4de2-901c-13e6c2d7b7fb","title":"Episode 159: Long Time, First Time","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/159","content_text":"Bradley Dalton-Oates joins us for a deep dive of the full Eurovision experience as a first-time attendee. Did Turin do a good job of promoting brand Italy?\n\nLong Time, First Time Summary\n\n\nHow to watch Eurovision in Turin (1:13)\nHow did the rehearsal shows compare to the Grand Final live show? (10:41)\nWhat did you think of the second semifinal? (14:27)\nWhat was your semifinal one experience? (23:00)\nThe Rainbow of Death: Brand Italy (31:44)\nWhat about the United Kingdom Eurovision experience? (43:35)\nWhat is the status of the Big Five in 2022? (49:11)\nFinal Shout Outs (53:26)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to subscribe to the show here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.\n\nBecome a Patron! Patrons get access to our bonus podcast Just ASCing Questions.Special Guest: Bradley Dalton-Oates.Links:Nikkie de Jager has something to say about Eurovision 2022 in Turin : eurovisionEurovisionsLuna (@lunadelumiere) • InstagramVerka Serduchka.ART | FacebookOfficial website of Andy KershawESC-WordleLa Nuvola di Fuksas - YouTubeColosseo Quadrato - YouTubeTallest Wooden Pinocchio in the World – Collodi, Italy - Atlas ObscuraVulcano Buono Building in Nola, Italy","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBradley Dalton-Oates joins us for a deep dive of the full Eurovision experience as a first-time attendee. Did Turin do a good job of promoting brand Italy?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLong Time, First Time Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to watch Eurovision in Turin (1:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did the rehearsal shows compare to the Grand Final live show? (10:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat did you think of the second semifinal? (14:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat was your semifinal one experience? (23:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Rainbow of Death: Brand Italy (31:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat about the United Kingdom Eurovision experience? (43:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the status of the Big Five in 2022? (49:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Shout Outs (53:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe to the show here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003eBecome a Patron!\u003c/a\u003e Patrons get access to our bonus podcast \u003cstrong\u003eJust ASCing Questions\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Bradley Dalton-Oates.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nikkie de Jager has something to say about Eurovision 2022 in Turin : eurovision\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/eurovision/comments/usuro3/nikkie_de_jager_has_something_to_say_about/\"\u003eNikkie de Jager has something to say about Eurovision 2022 in Turin : eurovision\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovisions\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurovisions.eu/\"\u003eEurovisions\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Luna (@lunadelumiere) • Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lunadelumiere/\"\u003eLuna (@lunadelumiere) • Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Verka Serduchka.ART | Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/VerkaSerduchka.Official\"\u003eVerka Serduchka.ART | Facebook\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Official website of Andy Kershaw\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://andykershaw.co.uk/\"\u003eOfficial website of Andy Kershaw\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ESC-Wordle\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://www.escnation.com/wordle/\"\u003eESC-Wordle\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"La Nuvola di Fuksas - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_iPpimFSJQ\u0026amp;ab_channel=Invidiosrl\"\u003eLa Nuvola di Fuksas - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Colosseo Quadrato - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvjKhZ2NGOk\u0026amp;ab_channel=MassimoMostosi\"\u003eColosseo Quadrato - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tallest Wooden Pinocchio in the World – Collodi, Italy - Atlas Obscura\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/tallest-wooden-pinocchio-in-the-world\"\u003eTallest Wooden Pinocchio in the World – Collodi, Italy - Atlas Obscura\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vulcano Buono Building in Nola, Italy\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.thecoolist.com/volcano-buono-building-in-nola-italy/\"\u003eVulcano Buono Building in Nola, Italy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Bradley Dalton-Oates joins us for a deep dive of the full Eurovision experience as a first-time attendee. Did Turin do a good job of promoting brand Italy?","date_published":"2022-05-24T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/dc729868-7db2-4de2-901c-13e6c2d7b7fb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42534334,"duration_in_seconds":3524}]},{"id":"b057abb7-3624-4e6c-93fa-b82ea804535b","title":"Episode 158: Slava Ukraini","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/158","content_text":"Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra claimed the Eurovision 2022 trophy thanks to a record-breaking televote. Dave Steeves joins us to do a mini-dive into this year's Grand Final.\n\nSlava Ukraini Summary\n\n\nNumbers! (2:03)\nJury Doody (11:12)\nCosa Sta Facendo Måneskin: Wish.com Edition (16:33)\nWelcome to the off-season! (21:34)\n\n\nEurovision 2022 Review Series\n\n\nSemi-Final 1 Part 1\nSemi-Final 1 Part 2\nSemi-Final 1 Part 3\nSemi-Final 2 Part 1\nSemi-Final 2 Part 2\nSemi-Final 2 Part 3\nAuto-Qualifiers\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Special Guest: Dave Steeves.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eUkraine\u0026#39;s Kalush Orchestra claimed the Eurovision 2022 trophy thanks to a record-breaking televote. Dave Steeves joins us to do a mini-dive into this year\u0026#39;s Grand Final.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSlava Ukraini Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumbers! (2:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJury Doody (11:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosa Sta Facendo Måneskin: Wish.com Edition (16:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome to the off-season! (21:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2022 Review Series\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/149\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/150\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/151\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/152\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/153\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/154\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/155\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAuto-Qualifiers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Dave Steeves.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra claimed the Eurovision 2022 trophy thanks to a record-breaking televote. Dave Steeves joins us to do a mini-dive into this year's Grand Final.","date_published":"2022-05-17T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/b057abb7-3624-4e6c-93fa-b82ea804535b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18180851,"duration_in_seconds":1492}]},{"id":"6efdcaee-5dea-4e8f-a827-c4f3446ab29d","title":"Episode 157: ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯ — Eurovision 2022 Grand Final Preview","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/157","content_text":"We started Eurovision Week with 35 semi-finalists. 20 have moved on to join the Big 5 in Saturday's Grand Final. We take stock of our predictions from last episode and make our picks for who will win Eurovision 2022.\n\n¯_(ツ)/¯ Eurovision 2022 Grand Final Preview Summary\n\n\nEurovision Semi-Final 1 (2:27)\nEurovision Semi-Final 2 (12:34)\nEurovision Grand Final Preview (24:37)\nWho will win Eurovision 2022? (31:42)\n\n\nEurovision 2022 Review Series\n\n\nSemi-Final 1 Part 1\nSemi-Final 1 Part 2\nSemi-Final 1 Part 3\nSemi-Final 2 Part 1\nSemi-Final 2 Part 2\nSemi-Final 2 Part 3\nAuto-Qualifiers\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe started Eurovision Week with 35 semi-finalists. 20 have moved on to join the Big 5 in Saturday\u0026#39;s Grand Final. We take stock of our predictions from last episode and make our picks for who will win Eurovision 2022.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e¯_(ツ)/¯ Eurovision 2022 Grand Final Preview Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Semi-Final 1 (2:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Semi-Final 2 (12:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Grand Final Preview (24:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho will win Eurovision 2022? (31:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2022 Review Series\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/149\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/150\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/151\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/152\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/153\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/154\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/155\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAuto-Qualifiers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We started Eurovision Week with 35 semi-finalists. 20 have moved on to join the Big 5 in Saturday's Grand Final. We take stock of our predictions from last episode and make our picks for who will win Eurovision 2022.","date_published":"2022-05-13T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/6efdcaee-5dea-4e8f-a827-c4f3446ab29d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36251229,"duration_in_seconds":2213}]},{"id":"f17cf0ae-1f48-4ef3-ab66-8121cb3a0547","title":"Episode 156: Bubblicious - Eurovision 2022 Semi-Final Preview","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/156","content_text":"We make our picks for who we think will advance from this week's Eurovision Semi-Finals. These predictions were made before rehearsals, but surely they're still accurate?\n\nBubblicious Summary\n\n\nEurovision Week 2022 (1:42)\nOur Semi-Final 1 Picks (6:55)\nOur Semi-Final 2 Picks (19:56)\n\n\nEurovision 2022 Review Series\n\n\nSemi-Final 1 Part 1\nSemi-Final 1 Part 2\nSemi-Final 1 Part 3\nSemi-Final 2 Part 1\nSemi-Final 2 Part 2\nSemi-Final 2 Part 3\nAuto-Qualifiers\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Links:Fantaeurovision 2022 (League Code: SdtmBw)Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe make our picks for who we think will advance from this week\u0026#39;s Eurovision Semi-Finals. These predictions were made before rehearsals, but surely they\u0026#39;re still accurate?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBubblicious Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Week 2022 (1:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Semi-Final 1 Picks (6:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Semi-Final 2 Picks (19:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2022 Review Series\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/149\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/150\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/151\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/152\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/153\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/154\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/155\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAuto-Qualifiers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fantaeurovision 2022 (League Code: SdtmBw)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://app.fantaeurovision.com/lega\"\u003eFantaeurovision 2022 (League Code: SdtmBw)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/watch\"\u003eWhere Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We make our picks for who we think will advance from this week's Eurovision Semi-Finals. These predictions were made before rehearsals, but surely they're still accurate?","date_published":"2022-05-08T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/f17cf0ae-1f48-4ef3-ab66-8121cb3a0547.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25141378,"duration_in_seconds":2071}]},{"id":"875b392f-b09b-45f4-9d22-eec6d25bc963","title":"Episode 155: Sommelier","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/155","content_text":"Glen Weldon from NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour joins us to discuss the songs that have automatically qualified for the Eurovision 2022 Grand Final.\n\nStanding Summary\n\n\nFrance - Alvan \u0026amp; Ahez - \"Fulenn\" (2:54)\nGermany - Malik Harris - \"Rockstars\" (6:54)\nSpain - Chanel - \"SloMo\" (11:49)\nUnited Kingdom - Sam Ryder - \"SPACE MAN\" (15:07)\nItaly - Mahmood e Blanco - \"Brividi\" (20:04)\nEurovision 2022 Sommelier (25:37)\n\n\nEurovision 2022 Review Series\n\n\nSemi-Final 1 Part 1\nSemi-Final 1 Part 2\nSemi-Final 1 Part 3\nSemi-Final 2 Part 1\nSemi-Final 2 Part 2\nSemi-Final 2 Part 3\nAuto-Qualifiers\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Special Guest: Glen Weldon.Links:Glen Weldon | Bookshop.orgGlen Weldon (@ghweldon) / TwitterPop Culture Happy Hour : NPRALVAN | LinktreeAHEZ | LinktreeMalik Harris | Official WebsiteChanel Terrero (@chanelterrero) Official TikTok | Watch Chanel Terrero's Newest TikTok VideosSam RyderMahmood (@mahmood) | InstagramBLANCO🇮🇹 (@blanchitobebe) | Instagram","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eGlen Weldon from NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour joins us to discuss the songs that have automatically qualified for the Eurovision 2022 Grand Final.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStanding Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrance - Alvan \u0026amp; Ahez - \u0026quot;Fulenn\u0026quot; (2:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany - Malik Harris - \u0026quot;Rockstars\u0026quot; (6:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpain - Chanel - \u0026quot;SloMo\u0026quot; (11:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited Kingdom - Sam Ryder - \u0026quot;SPACE MAN\u0026quot; (15:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly - Mahmood e Blanco - \u0026quot;Brividi\u0026quot; (20:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision 2022 Sommelier (25:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2022 Review Series\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/149\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/150\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/151\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/152\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/153\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/154\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/155\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAuto-Qualifiers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Glen Weldon.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Glen Weldon | Bookshop.org\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=glen+weldon\"\u003eGlen Weldon | Bookshop.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Glen Weldon (@ghweldon) / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/ghweldon\"\u003eGlen Weldon (@ghweldon) / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pop Culture Happy Hour : NPR\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.npr.org/series/pop-culture-happy-hour\"\u003ePop Culture Happy Hour : NPR\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ALVAN | Linktree\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://linktr.ee/alvanmusic\"\u003eALVAN | Linktree\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"AHEZ | Linktree\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://linktr.ee/ahezmusic?fbclid=IwAR2DdgXDyyCuTYol3T6A2q8GcYs4YS7aH-kAFskXbsgwqNIl4HfENy2aks4\"\u003eAHEZ | Linktree\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Malik Harris | Official Website\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://www.malik-harris.com/\"\u003eMalik Harris | Official Website\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chanel Terrero (@chanelterrero) Official TikTok | Watch Chanel Terrero\u0026#39;s Newest TikTok Videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@chanelterrero?lang=en\"\u003eChanel Terrero (@chanelterrero) Official TikTok | Watch Chanel Terrero's Newest TikTok Videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sam Ryder\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sam-ryder.com/\"\u003eSam Ryder\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mahmood (@mahmood) | Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mahmood/?hl=en\"\u003eMahmood (@mahmood) | Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"BLANCO🇮🇹 (@blanchitobebe) | Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blanchitobebe/?hl=en\"\u003eBLANCO🇮🇹 (@blanchitobebe) | Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Glen Weldon from NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour joins us to discuss the songs that have automatically qualified for the Eurovision 2022 Grand Final.","date_published":"2022-05-03T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/875b392f-b09b-45f4-9d22-eec6d25bc963.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23679891,"duration_in_seconds":1951}]},{"id":"0e33cf4e-f0dc-456c-bf57-f0a605600cb8","title":"Episode 154: Himbo","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/154","content_text":"Ned Raggett returns to discuss that last six entries of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2022. Will one of the boys with emotions be able to overtake Sweden’s melancholy? (No. The answer is no.)\n\nHimbo Summary\n\n\nRomania - WRS - \"Llámame\" (2:56)\nPoland - Ochman - \"River\" (9:21)\nMontenegro - Vladana - \"Breathe\" (17:03)\nBelgium - Jérémie Makiese - \"Miss You\" (22:45)\nSweden - Cornelia Jakobs - \"Hold Me Closer\" (28:05)\nCzech Republic - We Are Domi - \"Lights Off\" (36:08)\n\n\nEurovision 2022 Review Series\n\n\nSemi-Final 1 Part 1\nSemi-Final 1 Part 2\nSemi-Final 1 Part 3\nSemi-Final 2 Part 1\nSemi-Final 2 Part 2\nSemi-Final 2 Part 3\nAuto-Qualifiers Available May 3\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Special Guest: Ned Raggett.Links:Ned Raggett (@NedRaggett) / TwitterNed Raggett is creating writing about music. | PatreonBy-The-Bywater: A Tolkien PodcastWRS - Global RecordsOCHMAN (@krystianochman) | InstagramVladana 🎶🌙 (@vladanavucinic) | InstagramJeremie Makiese | LinktreeCornelia Jakobs (@corneliajakobsdotter) | Instagram@WeAreDomi | Linktree","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNed Raggett returns to discuss that last six entries of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2022. Will one of the boys with emotions be able to overtake Sweden’s melancholy? (No. The answer is no.)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHimbo Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomania - WRS - \u0026quot;Llámame\u0026quot; (2:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoland - Ochman - \u0026quot;River\u0026quot; (9:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMontenegro - Vladana - \u0026quot;Breathe\u0026quot; (17:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgium - Jérémie Makiese - \u0026quot;Miss You\u0026quot; (22:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden - Cornelia Jakobs - \u0026quot;Hold Me Closer\u0026quot; (28:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech Republic - We Are Domi - \u0026quot;Lights Off\u0026quot; (36:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2022 Review Series\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/149\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/150\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/151\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/152\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/153\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/154\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/155\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAuto-Qualifiers\u003c/a\u003e \u003cem\u003eAvailable May 3\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Ned Raggett.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ned Raggett (@NedRaggett) / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/NedRaggett\"\u003eNed Raggett (@NedRaggett) / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ned Raggett is creating writing about music. | Patreon\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.patreon.com/nedraggett\"\u003eNed Raggett is creating writing about music. | Patreon\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"By-The-Bywater: A Tolkien Podcast\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.megaphonic.fm/bythebywater\"\u003eBy-The-Bywater: A Tolkien Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"WRS - Global Records\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://globalrecords.com/our-artists/wrs/\"\u003eWRS - Global Records\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"OCHMAN (@krystianochman) | Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/krystianochman/?hl=en\"\u003eOCHMAN (@krystianochman) | Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vladana 🎶🌙 (@vladanavucinic) | Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/vladanavucinic/?hl=en\"\u003eVladana 🎶🌙 (@vladanavucinic) | Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jeremie Makiese | Linktree\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://linktr.ee/jeremiemakiese\"\u003eJeremie Makiese | Linktree\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cornelia Jakobs (@corneliajakobsdotter) | Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/corneliajakobsdotter/\"\u003eCornelia Jakobs (@corneliajakobsdotter) | Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"@WeAreDomi | Linktree\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://linktr.ee/WeAreDomi\"\u003e@WeAreDomi | Linktree\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Ned Raggett returns to discuss that last six entries of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2022. Will one of the boys with emotions be able to overtake Sweden’s melancholy? (No. The answer is no.)","date_published":"2022-04-26T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/0e33cf4e-f0dc-456c-bf57-f0a605600cb8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33808039,"duration_in_seconds":2795}]},{"id":"52e89e0c-cd5c-48fa-817d-7e82d9432e16","title":"Episode 153: Americana?","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/153","content_text":"The middle of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2022 is all over the map, but seems to have a lot of Americana vibes? Bre Booker returns to help us sort through the randomness.\n\nAmericana? Summary\n\n\nSan Marino - Achille Lauro - \"Stripper\" (1:46)\nAustralia - Sheldon Riley - \"Not the Same\" (8:24)\nCyprus - Andromache - \"Ela\" (14:28)\nIreland - Brooke Scullion - \"That's Rich\" (21:30)\nNorth Macedonia - Andrea - \"Circles\" (28:56)\nEstonia - STEFAN - \"Hope\" (34:27)\n\n\nEurovision 2022 Review Series\n\n\nSemi-Final 1 Part 1\nSemi-Final 1 Part 2\nSemi-Final 1 Part 3\nSemi-Final 2 Part 1\nSemi-Final 2 Part 2\nSemi-Final 2 Part 3\nAuto-Qualifiers\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Special Guest: Bre B..Links:✨Eurovision SZN✨ (@ShesSoOffbeat) / TwitterBre (@shessooffbeat) • Instagram photos and videosACHILLE LAURO® (@achilleidol) • Instagram photos and videosHOME | Sheldon RileyAndromache | Panik@Brooke | LinktreeAndrea Music – Andrea Music PageS T E F A N (@stefanairapetjan) • Instagram photos and videos","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe middle of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2022 is all over the map, but seems to have a lot of Americana vibes? Bre Booker returns to help us sort through the randomness.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAmericana? Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSan Marino - Achille Lauro - \u0026quot;Stripper\u0026quot; (1:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia - Sheldon Riley - \u0026quot;Not the Same\u0026quot; (8:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyprus - Andromache - \u0026quot;Ela\u0026quot; (14:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIreland - Brooke Scullion - \u0026quot;That\u0026#39;s Rich\u0026quot; (21:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth Macedonia - Andrea - \u0026quot;Circles\u0026quot; (28:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonia - STEFAN - \u0026quot;Hope\u0026quot; (34:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2022 Review Series\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/149\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/150\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/151\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/152\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/153\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/154\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/155\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAuto-Qualifiers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Bre B..\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"✨Eurovision SZN✨ (@ShesSoOffbeat) / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/ShesSoOffbeat\"\u003e✨Eurovision SZN✨ (@ShesSoOffbeat) / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bre (@shessooffbeat) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/shessooffbeat/\"\u003eBre (@shessooffbeat) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ACHILLE LAURO® (@achilleidol) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/achilleidol/\"\u003eACHILLE LAURO® (@achilleidol) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"HOME | Sheldon Riley\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sheldonriley.com/\"\u003eHOME | Sheldon Riley\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Andromache | Panik\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://panikmusic.gr/artist/andromache/\"\u003eAndromache | Panik\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"@Brooke | Linktree\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://linktr.ee/brookescullion\"\u003e@Brooke | Linktree\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Andrea Music – Andrea Music Page\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.andreamusic.live/\"\u003eAndrea Music – Andrea Music Page\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"S T E F A N (@stefanairapetjan) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/stefanairapetjan/?hl=en\"\u003eS T E F A N (@stefanairapetjan) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The middle of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2022 is all over the map, but seems to have a lot of Americana vibes? Bre Booker returns to help us sort through the randomness. ","date_published":"2022-04-19T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/52e89e0c-cd5c-48fa-817d-7e82d9432e16.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30908970,"duration_in_seconds":2552}]},{"id":"6caee68c-b77d-47b7-b56a-f298784316f1","title":"Episode 152: Subversive","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/152","content_text":"Justin Ladia joins us to start our coverage of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2022, with Finland, Israel, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Malta on the docket this week.\n\nSubversive Summary\n\n\nFinland - The Rasmus - \"Jezebel\" (2:23)\nIsrael - Michael Ben David - \"I.M\" (8:30)\nSerbia - Konstrakta - \"In Corpore Sano\" (16:17)\nAzerbaijan - Nadir Rüstəmli - \"Fade to Black\" (25:22)\nGeorgia - Circus Mircus - \"Lock Me In\" (33:03)\nMalta - Emma Muscat - \"I Am What I Am\" (44:16)\n\n\nEurovision 2022 Review Series\n\n\nSemi-Final 1 Part 1\nSemi-Final 1 Part 2\nSemi-Final 1 Part 3\nSemi-Final 2 Part 1\nSemi-Final 2 Part 2\nSemi-Final 2 Part 3\nAuto-Qualifiers\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Special Guest: Justin Ladia.Links:Justin Ladia (@jrladia) / TwitterThe ExtractionHome | The RasmusMichael Ben David-מיכאל בן דוד (@michaelbdd) • Instagram photos and videos@konstrakta • Instagram photos and videosNADIR RUSTAMLI (@nadir_rustamli) • Instagram photos and videosBand - Circus MircusHome | EMMA MUSCATHome - Popeye Village Malta","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJustin Ladia joins us to start our coverage of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2022, with Finland, Israel, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Malta on the docket this week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubversive Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinland - The Rasmus - \u0026quot;Jezebel\u0026quot; (2:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsrael - Michael Ben David - \u0026quot;I.M\u0026quot; (8:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerbia - Konstrakta - \u0026quot;In Corpore Sano\u0026quot; (16:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzerbaijan - Nadir Rüstəmli - \u0026quot;Fade to Black\u0026quot; (25:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorgia - Circus Mircus - \u0026quot;Lock Me In\u0026quot; (33:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalta - Emma Muscat - \u0026quot;I Am What I Am\u0026quot; (44:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2022 Review Series\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/149\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/150\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/151\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/152\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/153\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/154\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/155\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAuto-Qualifiers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Justin Ladia.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Justin Ladia (@jrladia) / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/jrladia\"\u003eJustin Ladia (@jrladia) / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Extraction\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://theextraction.justinladia.com/\"\u003eThe Extraction\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Home | The Rasmus\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://therasmus.com/\"\u003eHome | The Rasmus\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Michael Ben David-מיכאל בן דוד (@michaelbdd) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/michaelbdd/\"\u003eMichael Ben David-מיכאל בן דוד (@michaelbdd) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"@konstrakta • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/konstrakta/\"\u003e@konstrakta • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"NADIR RUSTAMLI (@nadir_rustamli) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/nadir_rustamli/\"\u003eNADIR RUSTAMLI (@nadir_rustamli) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Band - Circus Mircus\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://circusmircus.com/\"\u003eBand - Circus Mircus\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Home | EMMA MUSCAT\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.emmamuscatofficial.com/\"\u003eHome | EMMA MUSCAT\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Home - Popeye Village Malta\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://popeyemalta.com/index.html\"\u003eHome - Popeye Village Malta\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Justin Ladia joins us to start our coverage of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2022, with Finland, Israel, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Malta on the docket this week.","date_published":"2022-04-12T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/6caee68c-b77d-47b7-b56a-f298784316f1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39708748,"duration_in_seconds":3286}]},{"id":"5091e957-c7ef-44d7-90e3-383ff16ba88a","title":"Episode 151: Lilith Fair (Taylor's Version)","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/151","content_text":"We have a running order! We have tickets when! We have Mike Nothnagel joining us to discuss the rest of the first semi final for Eurovision 2022: Portugal, Croatia, Denmark, Iceland, Greece, and Norway\n\nLilith Fair (Taylor's Version) Summary\n\n\nEurovision News: Running Orders and Tickets (sort of) (1:36)\nCosa Sta Facendo Måneskin: Lollapalooza Edition (3:43)\nWelcome, Mike Nothnagel! (8:40)\nPortugal - MARO - \"saudade, saudade\" (9:35)\nCroatia - Mia Dimšić - \"Guilty Pleasure\" (14:34)\nDenmark - ReDDI - \"The Show\" (20:40)\nIceland - Systur - \"Með hækkandi sól\" (26:28)\nGreece - Amanda Georgiadi Tenfjord - \"Die Together\" (31:07)\nNorway - Subwoolfer - \"Give That Wolf a Banana\" (36:40)\n\n\nEurovision 2022 Review Series\n\n\nSemi-Final 1 Part 1\nSemi-Final 1 Part 2\nSemi-Final 1 Part 3\nSemi-Final 2 Part 1\nSemi-Final 2 Part 2\nSemi-Final 2 Part 3\nAuto-Qualifiers\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Special Guest: Mike Nothnagel.Links:Tickets - Eurovision Song ContestEurovision Song Contest - TicketOneMARO (@itsameeemaro) / TwitterMia DimšićREDDISYSTURAmanda TenfjordEurovision | SubwoolferGive This Wolf a Banana - nuclear_penguin - Subwoolfer - Fandom [Archive of Our Own]","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe have a running order! We have tickets when! We have Mike Nothnagel joining us to discuss the rest of the first semi final for Eurovision 2022: Portugal, Croatia, Denmark, Iceland, Greece, and Norway\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLilith Fair (Taylor\u0026#39;s Version) Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision News: Running Orders and Tickets (sort of) (1:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosa Sta Facendo Måneskin: Lollapalooza Edition (3:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Mike Nothnagel! (8:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal - MARO - \u0026quot;saudade, saudade\u0026quot; (9:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCroatia - Mia Dimšić - \u0026quot;Guilty Pleasure\u0026quot; (14:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark - ReDDI - \u0026quot;The Show\u0026quot; (20:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIceland - Systur - \u0026quot;Með hækkandi sól\u0026quot; (26:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreece - Amanda Georgiadi Tenfjord - \u0026quot;Die Together\u0026quot; (31:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway - Subwoolfer - \u0026quot;Give That Wolf a Banana\u0026quot; (36:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2022 Review Series\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/149\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/150\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/151\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/152\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/153\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/154\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/155\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAuto-Qualifiers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Mike Nothnagel.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tickets - Eurovision Song Contest\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/tickets-22\"\u003eTickets - Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Song Contest - TicketOne\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ticketone.it/artist/eurovision-song-contest/\"\u003eEurovision Song Contest - TicketOne\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"MARO (@itsameeemaro) / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/itsameeemaro\"\u003eMARO (@itsameeemaro) / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mia Dimšić\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://miadimsic.com/\"\u003eMia Dimšić\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"REDDI\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.wearereddi.dk/\"\u003eREDDI\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"SYSTUR\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.systur.live/\"\u003eSYSTUR\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Amanda Tenfjord\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.amandatenfjord.no/\"\u003eAmanda Tenfjord\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision | Subwoolfer\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.subwoolfer.com/\"\u003eEurovision | Subwoolfer\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Give This Wolf a Banana - nuclear_penguin - Subwoolfer - Fandom [Archive of Our Own]\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://archiveofourown.org/works/37534300\"\u003eGive This Wolf a Banana - nuclear_penguin - Subwoolfer - Fandom [Archive of Our Own]\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We have a running order! We have tickets when! We have Mike Nothnagel joining us to discuss the rest of the first semi final for Eurovision 2022: Portugal, Croatia, Denmark, Iceland, Greece, and Norway","date_published":"2022-04-05T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/5091e957-c7ef-44d7-90e3-383ff16ba88a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32599089,"duration_in_seconds":2688}]},{"id":"b9f272dd-12db-4be0-ac5a-7768016c5e07","title":"Episode 150: Meditation Therapy","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/150","content_text":"Evan Stewart joins us to discuss more entries from the Eurovision 2022 first semi-final. Will the Netherlands, Slovenia, Switzerland, Armenia, or Austria be able to challenge current favorite Ukraine?\n\nMeditation Therapy Summary\n\n\nNetherlands - S10 - \"De Diepte\" (4:14)\nSlovenia - LPS - \"Disko\" (9:33)\nSwitzerland - Marius Bear - \"Boys Do Cry\" (15:09)\nUkraine - KALUSH Orchestra - \"Stefania\" (21:19)\nArmenia - Rosa Linn - \"Snap\" (28:22)\nAustria - LUM!X featuring Pia Maria - \"Halo\" (32:51)\n\n\nEurovision 2022 Review Series\n\n\nSemi-Final 1 Part 1\nSemi-Final 1 Part 2\nSemi-Final 1 Part 3\nSemi-Final 2 Part 1\nSemi-Final 2 Part 2\nSemi-Final 2 Part 3\nAuto-Qualifiers\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Special Guest: Evan Stewart.Links:Evan Stewart (@evanmstewart) / TwitterS10 (@s10s10xx) • Instagram photos and videos@LPS_Band | LinktreeMarius BearКАЛУШ (@kalush.official) • Instagram photos and videosＲｏｓａ Ｌｉｎｎ (@rosalinnmusic) • Instagram photos and videosLUM!X (@lumix_music) • Instagram photos and videos","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEvan Stewart joins us to discuss more entries from the Eurovision 2022 first semi-final. Will the Netherlands, Slovenia, Switzerland, Armenia, or Austria be able to challenge current favorite Ukraine?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMeditation Therapy Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetherlands - S10 - \u0026quot;De Diepte\u0026quot; (4:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenia - LPS - \u0026quot;Disko\u0026quot; (9:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitzerland - Marius Bear - \u0026quot;Boys Do Cry\u0026quot; (15:09)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkraine - KALUSH Orchestra - \u0026quot;Stefania\u0026quot; (21:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmenia - Rosa Linn - \u0026quot;Snap\u0026quot; (28:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustria - LUM!X featuring Pia Maria - \u0026quot;Halo\u0026quot; (32:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2022 Review Series\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/149\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/150\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/151\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/152\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/153\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/154\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/155\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAuto-Qualifiers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Evan Stewart.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Evan Stewart (@evanmstewart) / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/evanmstewart\"\u003eEvan Stewart (@evanmstewart) / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"S10 (@s10s10xx) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/s10s10xx/?hl=en\"\u003eS10 (@s10s10xx) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"@LPS_Band | Linktree\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://linktr.ee/LPS_Band\"\u003e@LPS_Band | Linktree\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Marius Bear\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.mariusbear.com/\"\u003eMarius Bear\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"КАЛУШ (@kalush.official) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kalush.official/\"\u003eКАЛУШ (@kalush.official) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ｒｏｓａ Ｌｉｎｎ (@rosalinnmusic) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/rosalinnmusic/?hl=en\"\u003eＲｏｓａ Ｌｉｎｎ (@rosalinnmusic) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"LUM!X (@lumix_music) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lumix_music/?hl=en\"\u003eLUM!X (@lumix_music) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Evan Stewart joins us to discuss more entries from the Eurovision 2022 first semi-final. Will the Netherlands, Slovenia, Switzerland, Armenia, or Austria be able to challenge current favorite Ukraine?","date_published":"2022-03-29T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/b9f272dd-12db-4be0-ac5a-7768016c5e07.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29489584,"duration_in_seconds":2321}]},{"id":"b41bcc31-ef75-4bd8-ad9b-c95e893aeb95","title":"Episode 149: Fairgrounds","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/149","content_text":"Meredith Clark joins us to discuss Albania, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, and Moldova as we kick off our coverage of the first semi-final for Eurovision 2022.\n\nFairgrounds Summary\n\n\nAlbania - Ronela Hijati - \"Sekret\" (5:32)\nBulgaria - Intelligent Music Project - \"Intention\" (10:42)\nLatvia - Citi Zēni - \"Eat Your Salad\" (18:00)\nLithuania - Monika Liu - \"Sentimentai\" (25:04)\nMoldova - Zdob și Zdub \u0026amp; Fratii Advahov - Trenulețul (29:57)\n\n\nSpotify Playlists\n\n\nEurovision Selection Season 2022\nEuroWhat Podcast\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Special Guest: Meredith Clark.Links:Meredith Clark (@MeredithLClark) / TwitterRonela Hajati (@RonelaHajati) / TwitterIntelligent Music – Rock band \u0026amp; Recording ComplexCiti Zēni - Karstākais jaunums latvijas popmūzikāMonika Liu (@monikaliug) • Instagram photos and videosBestiarium, a new Zdob si Zdub album","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMeredith Clark joins us to discuss Albania, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, and Moldova as we kick off our coverage of the first semi-final for Eurovision 2022.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFairgrounds Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbania - Ronela Hijati - \u0026quot;Sekret\u0026quot; (5:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulgaria - Intelligent Music Project - \u0026quot;Intention\u0026quot; (10:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatvia - Citi Zēni - \u0026quot;Eat Your Salad\u0026quot; (18:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania - Monika Liu - \u0026quot;Sentimentai\u0026quot; (25:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoldova - Zdob și Zdub \u0026amp; Fratii Advahov - Trenulețul (29:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotify Playlists\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Lc19haW2ZINm7MX6VWrb2?si=805cedcbe1084b90\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEurovision Selection Season 2022\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/5jx73fNIBsTO8alQvTy9qz?si=538762591ef54170\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEuroWhat Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Meredith Clark.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Meredith Clark (@MeredithLClark) / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/MeredithLClark\"\u003eMeredith Clark (@MeredithLClark) / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ronela Hajati (@RonelaHajati) / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://mobile.twitter.com/ronelahajati\"\u003eRonela Hajati (@RonelaHajati) / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Intelligent Music – Rock band \u0026amp; Recording Complex\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://intelligent-music.com/\"\u003eIntelligent Music – Rock band \u0026amp; Recording Complex\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Citi Zēni - Karstākais jaunums latvijas popmūzikā\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://citizeni.lv/\"\u003eCiti Zēni - Karstākais jaunums latvijas popmūzikā\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Monika Liu (@monikaliug) • Instagram photos and videos\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/monikaliug/?hl=en\"\u003eMonika Liu (@monikaliug) • Instagram photos and videos\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bestiarium, a new Zdob si Zdub album\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://zdobsizdub.md/\"\u003eBestiarium, a new Zdob si Zdub album\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Meredith Clark joins us to discuss Albania, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, and Moldova as we kick off our coverage of the first semi-final for Eurovision 2022. ","date_published":"2022-03-22T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/b41bcc31-ef75-4bd8-ad9b-c95e893aeb95.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27703178,"duration_in_seconds":2285}]},{"id":"152ee9df-ca4a-46d8-bd67-7a305ed3f769","title":"Episode 148: One More Google","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/148","content_text":"In the last week of Eurovision Selection Season, we have a manageable number of internal selections to process and ease into the sunset with chill vibes from three national finals.\n\nOne More Google Summary\n\n\nTuesday: Switzerland (2:02)\nWednesday: Georgia and Cyprus (4:52)\nThursday: Belgium, United Kingdom, and Greece (10:44)\nFriday: Austria (22:57)\nSaturday: Sweden's Melfest, Iceland's Songvakeppnin, and Portugal's Festival da Cancao (27:18)\nComing up this week: Israel, Malta, Azerbaijan, Armenia (40:41)\n\n\nSpotify Playlists\n\n\nEurovision Selection Season 2022\nEuroWhat Podcast\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the last week of Eurovision Selection Season, we have a manageable number of internal selections to process and ease into the sunset with chill vibes from three national finals.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne More Google Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuesday: Switzerland (2:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWednesday: Georgia and Cyprus (4:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThursday: Belgium, United Kingdom, and Greece (10:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday: Austria (22:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday: Sweden\u0026#39;s Melfest, Iceland\u0026#39;s Songvakeppnin, and Portugal\u0026#39;s Festival da Cancao (27:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing up this week: Israel, Malta, Azerbaijan, Armenia (40:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotify Playlists\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Lc19haW2ZINm7MX6VWrb2?si=805cedcbe1084b90\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEurovision Selection Season 2022\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/5jx73fNIBsTO8alQvTy9qz?si=538762591ef54170\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEuroWhat Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In the last week of Eurovision Selection Season, we have a manageable number of internal selections to process and ease into the sunset with chill vibes from three national finals.","date_published":"2022-03-15T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/152ee9df-ca4a-46d8-bd67-7a305ed3f769.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33140238,"duration_in_seconds":2719}]},{"id":"22d23fd1-6fee-4b90-a707-62c7cc9a5a1b","title":"Episode 147: Math","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/147","content_text":"Our brains may have turned into soup, but we survived the last overstuffed Saturday of Eurovision Selection Season. Just barely though... we were told there would be no math...\n\nMath Summary\n\n\nInternal selections: The Netherlands and Montenegro (1:43)\n12 Points Germany goes to \"Rockstars\" by Malik Harris  (5:25)\nDenmark's REDDI won \"The Show\" (11:13)\nWRS wins Romania's Selectia Nationala with \"Llamame\" (14:47)\n\"Fulenn\" wins France's C'est Vous Qui Decidez (19:09)\nKonstrakta will represent Serbia with \"In Corpore Sano\" (24:05)\nCosa Sta Facendo Maneskin: iHeartRadio Edition (29:52)\nThis week: Internal Selections, Songvakeppnin, Melfest, Festival da Cancao (31:59)\n\n\nSpotify Playlists\n\n\nEurovision Selection Season 2022\nEuroWhat Podcast\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Links:Måneskin say they won't share tour dates while war in Ukraine continuesiHeartRadio Music Awards Best New Alternative Artists: Meet The NomineesJujubee vs. Mo Heart | RPDR UK Vs The World Episode 5 HD - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur brains may have turned into soup, but we survived the last overstuffed Saturday of Eurovision Selection Season. Just barely though... we were told there would be no math...\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMath Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal selections: The Netherlands and Montenegro (1:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Points Germany goes to \u0026quot;Rockstars\u0026quot; by Malik Harris  (5:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark\u0026#39;s REDDI won \u0026quot;The Show\u0026quot; (11:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWRS wins Romania\u0026#39;s Selectia Nationala with \u0026quot;Llamame\u0026quot; (14:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026quot;Fulenn\u0026quot; wins France\u0026#39;s C\u0026#39;est Vous Qui Decidez (19:09)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKonstrakta will represent Serbia with \u0026quot;In Corpore Sano\u0026quot; (24:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosa Sta Facendo Maneskin: iHeartRadio Edition (29:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: Internal Selections, Songvakeppnin, Melfest, Festival da Cancao (31:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotify Playlists\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Lc19haW2ZINm7MX6VWrb2?si=805cedcbe1084b90\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEurovision Selection Season 2022\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/5jx73fNIBsTO8alQvTy9qz?si=538762591ef54170\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEuroWhat Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Måneskin say they won\u0026#39;t share tour dates while war in Ukraine continues\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.nme.com/news/music/maneskin-say-they-are-unable-to-share-tour-dates-while-war-in-ukraine-continues-3171504\"\u003eMåneskin say they won't share tour dates while war in Ukraine continues\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"iHeartRadio Music Awards Best New Alternative Artists: Meet The Nominees\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-03-01-iheartradio-music-awards-best-new-alternative-artists-meet-the-nominees/\"\u003eiHeartRadio Music Awards Best New Alternative Artists: Meet The Nominees\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jujubee vs. Mo Heart | RPDR UK Vs The World Episode 5 HD - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlhGb37H2uU\u0026amp;ab_channel=HiroEvangelista\"\u003eJujubee vs. Mo Heart | RPDR UK Vs The World Episode 5 HD - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Our brains may have turned into soup, but we survived the last overstuffed Saturday of Eurovision Selection Season. Just barely though... we were told there would be no math...","date_published":"2022-03-08T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/22d23fd1-6fee-4b90-a707-62c7cc9a5a1b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29638224,"duration_in_seconds":2437}]},{"id":"f649b870-fa20-4b4c-b5c1-eca24c5b775e","title":"Episode 146: Україна","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/146","content_text":"We stand with Ukraine.\n\nУкраїна Summary\n\n\nEurovision Response to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine (1:31)\nEurovision in the Wild: David Byrne Edition (7:02)\nAustralia Decides on Sheldon Riley's \"Not the Same\" (9:15)\nThe Rasmus wins Finland's UMK with \"Jezebel\" (15:49)\nMore Super Saturdays: Iceland, Sweden, France, Romania, and more (20:45)\n\n\nSpotify Playlists\n\n\nEurovision Selection Season 2022\nEuroWhat Podcast\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Links:Sami • 🐺🍌 on Twitter: \"THREAD: #Eurovision broadcasters response to @EBU_HQ :s statement on Russia\" / TwitterVGTRK, Channel One, Ostankino radio leave European Broadcasting Union - Russia - TASSAustralian Art-Popper Montaigne Teams With David Byrne On New Single \"Always Be You\": ListenIs It True? - Gus Gus \u0026amp; Margrét Rán - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe stand with Ukraine.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eУкраїна Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Response to Russia\u0026#39;s Invasion of Ukraine (1:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Wild: David Byrne Edition (7:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia Decides on Sheldon Riley\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Not the Same\u0026quot; (9:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Rasmus wins Finland\u0026#39;s UMK with \u0026quot;Jezebel\u0026quot; (15:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore Super Saturdays: Iceland, Sweden, France, Romania, and more (20:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotify Playlists\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Lc19haW2ZINm7MX6VWrb2?si=805cedcbe1084b90\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEurovision Selection Season 2022\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/5jx73fNIBsTO8alQvTy9qz?si=538762591ef54170\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEuroWhat Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sami • 🐺🍌 on Twitter: \u0026quot;THREAD: #Eurovision broadcasters response to @EBU_HQ :s statement on Russia\u0026quot; / Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/samiluukela/status/1496902393447219200\"\u003eSami • 🐺🍌 on Twitter: \"THREAD: #Eurovision broadcasters response to @EBU_HQ :s statement on Russia\" / Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"VGTRK, Channel One, Ostankino radio leave European Broadcasting Union - Russia - TASS\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://tass.com/russia/1412001\"\u003eVGTRK, Channel One, Ostankino radio leave European Broadcasting Union - Russia - TASS\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Australian Art-Popper Montaigne Teams With David Byrne On New Single \u0026quot;Always Be You\u0026quot;: Listen\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.stereogum.com/2177499/montaigne-david-byrne-always-be-you/music/\"\u003eAustralian Art-Popper Montaigne Teams With David Byrne On New Single \"Always Be You\": Listen\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Is It True? - Gus Gus \u0026amp; Margrét Rán - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or01tgbfQsk\u0026amp;ab_channel=R%C3%9AV\"\u003eIs It True? - Gus Gus \u0026amp; Margrét Rán - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We stand with Ukraine.","date_published":"2022-03-01T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/f649b870-fa20-4b4c-b5c1-eca24c5b775e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24345906,"duration_in_seconds":2007}]},{"id":"17166203-8b77-47fb-b92d-b14496b7ad8c","title":"Episode 145: Quante voci? In questa economia?","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/145","content_text":"In the biggest Saturday for Eurovision 2022 selection season, 6 songs were chosen for Turin. We travel to Norway, Slovenia, Croatia, Poland, San Marino, and Malta and examine a variety of TV formats along the way.\n\nQuante voci? In questa economia? Summary\n\n\nNews: Kelly Clarkson, Snoop Dogg to Host American Song Contest; Ukraine Update (1:25)\nAzerbaijan announces Nadir Rüstəmli (4:32)\nNorway Gives That Subwoolfer a Ticket to Turin (6:19)\nSlovenia hits the \"Disko\" with LPS (13:07)\nCroatia Gives in to Mia Dimšić's \"Guilty Pleasure\" (15:35)\nPoland crosses the \"River\" with Ochman (18:25)\nMalta Thinks Emma Muscat is \"Out of Sight\" (21:48)\nAchille Lauro's \"Stripper\" is Una Voce per San Marino (27:24)\nCosa Sta Facendo Maneskin: Vibe Rate Edition (32:53)\nThis week: Australia Decides, Finland's UMK, Iceland's Songvakeppnin, Melfest Heat 4 (34:08)\n\n\nSpotify Playlists\n\n\nEurovision Selection Season 2022\nEuroWhat Podcast\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Links:A New Study Has Named Måneskin 2021’s Favourite New Rock Artist - News - Rock Sound MagazineViberate | 2022 State of MusicHow Gucci Became the Brand of New Rockstardom - CR Fashion Book","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the biggest Saturday for Eurovision 2022 selection season, 6 songs were chosen for Turin. We travel to Norway, Slovenia, Croatia, Poland, San Marino, and Malta and examine a variety of TV formats along the way.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuante voci? In questa economia? Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: Kelly Clarkson, Snoop Dogg to Host American Song Contest; Ukraine Update (1:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzerbaijan announces Nadir Rüstəmli (4:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway Gives That Subwoolfer a Ticket to Turin (6:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenia hits the \u0026quot;Disko\u0026quot; with LPS (13:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCroatia Gives in to Mia Dimšić\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Guilty Pleasure\u0026quot; (15:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoland crosses the \u0026quot;River\u0026quot; with Ochman (18:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalta Thinks Emma Muscat is \u0026quot;Out of Sight\u0026quot; (21:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchille Lauro\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Stripper\u0026quot; is Una Voce per San Marino (27:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosa Sta Facendo Maneskin: Vibe Rate Edition (32:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: Australia Decides, Finland\u0026#39;s UMK, Iceland\u0026#39;s Songvakeppnin, Melfest Heat 4 (34:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotify Playlists\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Lc19haW2ZINm7MX6VWrb2?si=805cedcbe1084b90\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEurovision Selection Season 2022\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/5jx73fNIBsTO8alQvTy9qz?si=538762591ef54170\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEuroWhat Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"A New Study Has Named Måneskin 2021’s Favourite New Rock Artist - News - Rock Sound Magazine\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/a-new-study-has-named-maneskin-2021s-favourite-rock-artist\"\u003eA New Study Has Named Måneskin 2021’s Favourite New Rock Artist - News - Rock Sound Magazine\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Viberate | 2022 State of Music\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://report.viberate.com/\"\u003eViberate | 2022 State of Music\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"How Gucci Became the Brand of New Rockstardom - CR Fashion Book\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.crfashionbook.com/fashion/a38963525/how-gucci-became-the-brand-of-new-rockstar/\"\u003eHow Gucci Became the Brand of New Rockstardom - CR Fashion Book\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"In the biggest Saturday for Eurovision 2022 selection season, 6 songs were chosen for Turin. We travel to Norway, Slovenia, Croatia, Poland, San Marino, and Malta and examine a variety of TV formats along the way.","date_published":"2022-02-22T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/17166203-8b77-47fb-b92d-b14496b7ad8c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29623974,"duration_in_seconds":2451}]},{"id":"b9cbf81a-a285-473e-89d0-b4504a9430e3","title":"Episode 144: HyperRoop","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/144","content_text":"It was another busy week for Eurovision as Ukraine, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia made their picks for Turin. We get caught up and look ahead to the next Super Saturday in this week's episode.\n\nHyperRoop Summary\n\n\nAustria selects Lum!x and Pia Maria to perform \"Halo\" (1:25)\nUkraine's VidBir chooses Alina Pash's \"Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors\" (3:49)\nEstonia puts all its \"Hope\" in STEFAN (9:23)\nMonika Lui wins Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo with \"Sentimentai\" (14:36)\nCiti Zeni's \"Eat Your Salad\" wins Latvia's Supernova  (19:02)\nCosa Sta Facendo Maneskin: BRIT Awards Edition (23:42)\nRomania's Selectia Nationala holds a semi-final (25:22)\nThis week: San Marino, France, Malta, Poland, Croatia, Slovenia (27:44)\nNordic Process Check-in: NRKMGP and Melfest (30:33)\n\n\nSpotify Playlists\n\n\nEurovision Selection Season 2022\nEuroWhat Podcast\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt was another busy week for Eurovision as Ukraine, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia made their picks for Turin. We get caught up and look ahead to the next Super Saturday in this week\u0026#39;s episode.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHyperRoop Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustria selects Lum!x and Pia Maria to perform \u0026quot;Halo\u0026quot; (1:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkraine\u0026#39;s VidBir chooses Alina Pash\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors\u0026quot; (3:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonia puts all its \u0026quot;Hope\u0026quot; in STEFAN (9:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonika Lui wins Lithuania\u0026#39;s Pabandom is Naujo with \u0026quot;Sentimentai\u0026quot; (14:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCiti Zeni\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;Eat Your Salad\u0026quot; wins Latvia\u0026#39;s Supernova  (19:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosa Sta Facendo Maneskin: BRIT Awards Edition (23:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomania\u0026#39;s Selectia Nationala holds a semi-final (25:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: San Marino, France, Malta, Poland, Croatia, Slovenia (27:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNordic Process Check-in: NRKMGP and Melfest (30:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotify Playlists\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Lc19haW2ZINm7MX6VWrb2?si=805cedcbe1084b90\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEurovision Selection Season 2022\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/5jx73fNIBsTO8alQvTy9qz?si=538762591ef54170\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEuroWhat Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"It was another busy week for Eurovision as Ukraine, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia made their picks for Turin. We get caught up and look ahead to the next Super Saturday in this week's episode.","date_published":"2022-02-15T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/b9cbf81a-a285-473e-89d0-b4504a9430e3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28295548,"duration_in_seconds":2334}]},{"id":"c8bc9ce0-a1c0-4b3a-aa07-d5c43fef8298","title":"Episode 143: Oops! All Screens!","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/143","content_text":"North Macedonia, Ireland, Israel, and Italy have determined their songs for Turin, and that was only about 1/3 of Eurovision Super Saturday number 1 for the 2022 season. We recap this weekend's non-stop content stream.\n\nOops! All Screens! Summary\n\n\nEurovision 2022 Hosts (1:22)\nNorth Macedonia runs \"Circles\" around Andrea (3:50)\nBrooke representing Ireland? \"That's Rich\" (6:02)\nMichael Ben David wins X Factor Israel with \"I.M.\" (12:08)\nCosa Sta Facendo Maneskin? Italy Picks \"Brividi\" Edition (15:52)\nSuper Saturday: Melfest, EMA, Supernova, Selecrtia Nationala (21:23)\nThis week: Song drops, NRK MGP, Pabandom is Naujo, Eesti Laul, VidBir, Una Voce Per San Marino (31:48)\n\n\nSpotify Playlists\n\n\nEurovision Selection Season 2022\nEuroWhat Podcast\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Links:The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 131: Viña del MarAndrea - Circles (Lyric Video) | Evrovizija 2022 - YouTubeCircles - YouTubeEurosong 2022 winner Brooke Scullion - That's Rich | The Late Late Show | RTÉ One - YouTubeמיכאל בן דוד – I.M | 💙🤍💙 אקס פקטור לאירוויזיון 2022 - YouTubeSanremo 2022 - Mahmood \u0026amp; Blanco cantano ‘Brividi’ - YouTubeMellopedia","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNorth Macedonia, Ireland, Israel, and Italy have determined their songs for Turin, and that was only about 1/3 of Eurovision Super Saturday number 1 for the 2022 season. We recap this weekend\u0026#39;s non-stop content stream.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOops! All Screens! Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision 2022 Hosts (1:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth Macedonia runs \u0026quot;Circles\u0026quot; around Andrea (3:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrooke representing Ireland? \u0026quot;That\u0026#39;s Rich\u0026quot; (6:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichael Ben David wins X Factor Israel with \u0026quot;I.M.\u0026quot; (12:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosa Sta Facendo Maneskin? Italy Picks \u0026quot;Brividi\u0026quot; Edition (15:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Saturday: Melfest, EMA, Supernova, Selecrtia Nationala (21:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: Song drops, NRK MGP, Pabandom is Naujo, Eesti Laul, VidBir, Una Voce Per San Marino (31:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotify Playlists\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Lc19haW2ZINm7MX6VWrb2?si=805cedcbe1084b90\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEurovision Selection Season 2022\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/5jx73fNIBsTO8alQvTy9qz?si=538762591ef54170\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEuroWhat Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 131: Viña del Mar\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/131\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 131: Viña del Mar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Andrea - Circles (Lyric Video) | Evrovizija 2022 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEDnvXHaBzE\u0026amp;ab_channel=Andrea\"\u003eAndrea - Circles (Lyric Video) | Evrovizija 2022 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Circles - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhe6kfmpmbc\u0026amp;ab_channel=StrongBad-Topic\"\u003eCircles - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurosong 2022 winner Brooke Scullion - That\u0026#39;s Rich | The Late Late Show | RTÉ One - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44kLmiBqlOU\u0026amp;ab_channel=TheLateLateShow\"\u003eEurosong 2022 winner Brooke Scullion - That's Rich | The Late Late Show | RTÉ One - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"מיכאל בן דוד – I.M | 💙🤍💙 אקס פקטור לאירוויזיון 2022 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqu3-CHeOWM\u0026amp;ab_channel=TheXFactorIsrael\"\u003eמיכאל בן דוד – I.M | 💙🤍💙 אקס פקטור לאירוויזיון 2022 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sanremo 2022 - Mahmood \u0026amp; Blanco cantano ‘Brividi’ - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te236EDr_-k\u0026amp;ab_channel=Rai\"\u003eSanremo 2022 - Mahmood \u0026amp; Blanco cantano ‘Brividi’ - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mellopedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://mellopedia.svt.se/index.php\"\u003eMellopedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"North Macedonia, Ireland, Israel, and Italy have determined their songs for Turin, and that was only about 1/3 of Eurovision Super Saturday number 1 for the 2022 season. We recap this weekend's non-stop content stream.","date_published":"2022-02-08T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/c8bc9ce0-a1c0-4b3a-aa07-d5c43fef8298.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31657845,"duration_in_seconds":2591}]},{"id":"06844697-c402-429f-bbb0-db11767c16e4","title":"Episode 142: Convoluted","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/142","content_text":"Moldova made a surprise internal selection and Spain made its Eurovision selection at last week's Benidorm Festival. We discuss these songs and look ahead to the first Super Saturday of 2022!\n\nConvoluted Summary\n\n\nZdob si Zdub will represent Moldova again (1:15)\nSpain choose Chanel's \"SloMo\" at Benidorm Fest (4:14)\nPabandom and MGP (8:48)\nCosa sta facendo Måneskin? Sanremo Edition (16:49)\nMidweek Selections: Eesti Laul, North Macedonia, Ireland (17:48)\nSuper Saturday: Iceland, Melfest, Israel, EMA, Supernova (20:45)\n\n\nSpotify Playlists\n\n\nEurovision Selection Season 2022\nEuroWhat Podcast\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMoldova made a surprise internal selection and Spain made its Eurovision selection at last week\u0026#39;s Benidorm Festival. We discuss these songs and look ahead to the first Super Saturday of 2022!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConvoluted Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZdob si Zdub will represent Moldova again (1:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpain choose Chanel\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;SloMo\u0026quot; at Benidorm Fest (4:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePabandom and MGP (8:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosa sta facendo Måneskin? Sanremo Edition (16:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidweek Selections: Eesti Laul, North Macedonia, Ireland (17:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Saturday: Iceland, Melfest, Israel, EMA, Supernova (20:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotify Playlists\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Lc19haW2ZINm7MX6VWrb2?si=805cedcbe1084b90\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEurovision Selection Season 2022\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/5jx73fNIBsTO8alQvTy9qz?si=538762591ef54170\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEuroWhat Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Moldova made a surprise internal selection and Spain made its Eurovision selection at last week's Benidorm Festival. We discuss these songs and look ahead to the first Super Saturday of 2022!","date_published":"2022-02-01T07:15:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/06844697-c402-429f-bbb0-db11767c16e4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20724840,"duration_in_seconds":1710}]},{"id":"fa629a5b-7990-4379-aa9b-be3a94953cec","title":"Episode 141: Sound of Beauty","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/141","content_text":"Ben returns with his thoughts about Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo, Norway's 2022 process, Maneskin's appearance on Saturday Night Live, and a look ahead to EMA and Benidorm.\n\n[Episode Title] Summary\n\n\nNews: Sound of Beauty Logo and Slogan, American Song Contest Delayed (1:13)\nLast Week in Eurovision: Norway's Melodi Grand Prix and Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo (5:06)\nEurovision in the Wild: Australian Open, Peacemaker, Maruv (10:52)\nCosa sta facendo Måneskin? Saturday Night Live Edition (12:26)\nThis Week in Eurovision: Slovenia's EMA Fras and Spain's Benidorm Fest (18:24)\n\n\nSpotify Playlists\n\n\nEurovision Selection Season 2022\nEuroWhat Podcast\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Links:Update: 'American Song Contest' launch moved to March 21, 2022 | Eurovision Song ContestAbba on Saturday Night Live (1975) | VimeoMARUV USA 2022 Tour - Events - bomond.com‘SNL’: Maneskin Perform ‘Beggin” and ‘I Wanna Be Your Slave’ | Billboard","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBen returns with his thoughts about Lithuania\u0026#39;s Pabandom is Naujo, Norway\u0026#39;s 2022 process, Maneskin\u0026#39;s appearance on Saturday Night Live, and a look ahead to EMA and Benidorm.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e[Episode Title] Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: Sound of Beauty Logo and Slogan, American Song Contest Delayed (1:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLast Week in Eurovision: Norway\u0026#39;s Melodi Grand Prix and Lithuania\u0026#39;s Pabandom is Naujo (5:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Wild: Australian Open, Peacemaker, Maruv (10:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosa sta facendo Måneskin? Saturday Night Live Edition (12:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Week in Eurovision: Slovenia\u0026#39;s EMA Fras and Spain\u0026#39;s Benidorm Fest (18:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotify Playlists\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Lc19haW2ZINm7MX6VWrb2?si=805cedcbe1084b90\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEurovision Selection Season 2022\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/5jx73fNIBsTO8alQvTy9qz?si=538762591ef54170\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEuroWhat Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Update: \u0026#39;American Song Contest\u0026#39; launch moved to March 21, 2022 | Eurovision Song Contest\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/american-song-contest-february-2022\"\u003eUpdate: 'American Song Contest' launch moved to March 21, 2022 | Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Abba on Saturday Night Live (1975) | Vimeo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://vimeo.com/509466579\"\u003eAbba on Saturday Night Live (1975) | Vimeo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"MARUV USA 2022 Tour - Events - bomond.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://bomond.com/tours/maruv-usa-2022-tour\"\u003eMARUV USA 2022 Tour - Events - bomond.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"‘SNL’: Maneskin Perform ‘Beggin” and ‘I Wanna Be Your Slave’ | Billboard\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/maneskin-snl-beggin-i-wanna-be-your-slave-performance-video-1235021883/\"\u003e‘SNL’: Maneskin Perform ‘Beggin” and ‘I Wanna Be Your Slave’ | Billboard\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Ben returns with his thoughts about Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo, Norway's 2022 process, Maneskin's appearance on Saturday Night Live, and a look ahead to EMA and Benidorm.","date_published":"2022-01-25T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/fa629a5b-7990-4379-aa9b-be3a94953cec.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16567356,"duration_in_seconds":1353}]},{"id":"00cc8312-0c21-4c77-a28a-e7d528bbb5ca","title":"Episode 140: Pivot","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/140","content_text":"Dave Steeves returns to the program to discuss Norway's Melodi Grand Prix, a casual approach to Eurovision Selection Season, and the pivoting that is happening in response to the pandemic.\n\nPivot Summary\n\n\nLast week in Eurovision (2:51)\n\n\nMalta snippets drop\nFinland UMK announces acts and songs\nPoland switches to a national final\nOmicron disrupts Melfest and Songvakeppnin\n\nCosa sta facendo Måneskin? Coachella edition (8:27)\nNorway's Melodi Grand Prix begins (10:57)\nComing up this week (18:43)\n\n\nSpotify Playlists\n\n\nEurovision Selection Season 2022\nEuroWhat Podcast\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Special Guest: Dave Steeves.Links:Eurovision Song Malta | InstagramCoachella Valley Music and Arts FestivalEurowhat Podcast Playlists | Spotify","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDave Steeves returns to the program to discuss Norway\u0026#39;s Melodi Grand Prix, a casual approach to Eurovision Selection Season, and the pivoting that is happening in response to the pandemic.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePivot Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLast week in Eurovision (2:51)\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalta snippets drop\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinland UMK announces acts and songs\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoland switches to a national final\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmicron disrupts Melfest and Songvakeppnin\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosa sta facendo Måneskin? Coachella edition (8:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway\u0026#39;s Melodi Grand Prix begins (10:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing up this week (18:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotify Playlists\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Lc19haW2ZINm7MX6VWrb2?si=805cedcbe1084b90\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEurovision Selection Season 2022\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/5jx73fNIBsTO8alQvTy9qz?si=538762591ef54170\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEuroWhat Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Dave Steeves.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision Song Malta | Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/eurovision_malta/\"\u003eEurovision Song Malta | Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.coachella.com/\"\u003eCoachella Valley Music and Arts Festival\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurowhat Podcast Playlists | Spotify\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/user/qoax5hrs7h7cwbxn3f5i6qx9y/playlists\"\u003eEurowhat Podcast Playlists | Spotify\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Dave Steeves returns to the program to discuss Norway's Melodi Grand Prix, a casual approach to Eurovision Selection Season, and the pivoting that is happening in response to the pandemic.","date_published":"2022-01-18T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/00cc8312-0c21-4c77-a28a-e7d528bbb5ca.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16425992,"duration_in_seconds":1309}]},{"id":"72fd62a7-5e3a-4d19-b1a0-923d4ee18f19","title":"Episode 139: Hunker Down","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/139","content_text":"This week we travel to Lithuania for Pabandom is Naujo, check out the Eurovision menus in Romania and Latvia (ooo, salad), and see how famous Maneskin's birthdays are.\n\nHunker Down Summary\n\n\nMontenegro chooses Vladana and \"Breathe (Unforgivable)\" (1:16)\nSong drops: Romania and Latvia (2:57)\nPabandom is Naujo! Week 1  (6:14)\nCosa sta facendo Måneskin? Famous Birthdays Edition (10:32)\nThis week: Finland's UMK artists, Norway's MGP, Poland's Artist (maybe) (13:38)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Links:Damiano David | Famous BirthdaysChoose \"Supernova\" seventeenth semifinalist!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week we travel to Lithuania for Pabandom is Naujo, check out the Eurovision menus in Romania and Latvia (ooo, salad), and see how famous Maneskin\u0026#39;s birthdays are.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHunker Down Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMontenegro chooses Vladana and \u0026quot;Breathe (Unforgivable)\u0026quot; (1:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSong drops: Romania and Latvia (2:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePabandom is Naujo! Week 1  (6:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosa sta facendo Måneskin? Famous Birthdays Edition (10:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: Finland\u0026#39;s UMK artists, Norway\u0026#39;s MGP, Poland\u0026#39;s Artist (maybe) (13:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Damiano David | Famous Birthdays\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/damiano-david.html\"\u003eDamiano David | Famous Birthdays\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Choose \u0026quot;Supernova\u0026quot; seventeenth semifinalist!\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://supernova.lsm.lv/lv/aktualitate/235/izvelies-supernova-septinjpadsmito-pusfinalistu/\"\u003eChoose \"Supernova\" seventeenth semifinalist!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"This week we meet Montenegro's entrant, travel to Lithuania for Pabandom is Naujo, check out the Eurovision menus in Romania and Latvia (ooo, salad), and see how famous Maneskin's birthdays are.","date_published":"2022-01-11T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/72fd62a7-5e3a-4d19-b1a0-923d4ee18f19.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13233782,"duration_in_seconds":1052}]},{"id":"000b5bed-08cd-4bac-b7ca-1ad0ae65a945","title":"Episode 138: Unprecedented","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/138","content_text":"It's full steam ahead to Eurovision 2022, with Albania making its (correct?) choice, a wild ESC 250 countdown, and looking forward to selection season series starting Saturday.\n\nUnprecedented Summary\n\n\nEurovision 2022 Selections: Festivali i Këngës 60 ()\nCosa sta facendo Måneskin? New Year's Rockin' Eve Edition ()\nESC 250 Results ()\nComing up this week: Montenegro and NRK MGP Artists, Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo ()\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Links:Ronela Hajati - Sekret - Albania 🇦🇱 - National Final Performance | YouTubeDexter Darden, Mirud \u0026amp; Taylor Giavasis? | Who? WeeklyHow Italy's Maneskin became America's favorite new rock band | Los Angeles TimesExclusive: here are the full results of the ESC Top 250 2021 | Songfestival.beThe reasonable resemblance between the theme of the Eurocopa de Mediaset and 'Dime' by Beth | El Espanol","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s full steam ahead to Eurovision 2022, with Albania making its (correct?) choice, a wild ESC 250 countdown, and looking forward to selection season series starting Saturday.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnprecedented Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision 2022 Selections: Festivali i Këngës 60 ()\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosa sta facendo Måneskin? New Year\u0026#39;s Rockin\u0026#39; Eve Edition ()\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESC 250 Results ()\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing up this week: Montenegro and NRK MGP Artists, Lithuania\u0026#39;s Pabandom is Naujo ()\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003esubscribe\u003c/a\u003e, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ronela Hajati - Sekret - Albania 🇦🇱 - National Final Performance | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuLIDqZ3waQ\u0026amp;t=8s\u0026amp;ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest\"\u003eRonela Hajati - Sekret - Albania 🇦🇱 - National Final Performance | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dexter Darden, Mirud \u0026amp; Taylor Giavasis? | Who? Weekly\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://overcast.fm/+F5JetRGtk/15:22\"\u003eDexter Darden, Mirud \u0026amp; Taylor Giavasis? | Who? Weekly\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"How Italy\u0026#39;s Maneskin became America\u0026#39;s favorite new rock band | Los Angeles Times\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2021-12-29/maneskin-eurovision-beggin-italy\"\u003eHow Italy's Maneskin became America's favorite new rock band | Los Angeles Times\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Exclusive: here are the full results of the ESC Top 250 2021 | Songfestival.be\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://songfestival.be/en/top-250-2021/exclusief-de-volledige-resultaten-van-de-esc-top-250-2021/\"\u003eExclusive: here are the full results of the ESC Top 250 2021 | Songfestival.be\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The reasonable resemblance between the theme of the Eurocopa de Mediaset and \u0026#39;Dime\u0026#39; by Beth | El Espanol\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.elespanol.com/bluper/20210520/parecido-razonable-tema-eurocopa-mediaset-dime-beth/582691988_0.html\"\u003eThe reasonable resemblance between the theme of the Eurocopa de Mediaset and 'Dime' by Beth | El Espanol\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"It's full steam ahead to Eurovision 2022, with Albania making its (correct?) choice, a wild ESC 250 countdown, and looking forward to selection season series starting Saturday.","date_published":"2022-01-04T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/000b5bed-08cd-4bac-b7ca-1ad0ae65a945.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18211493,"duration_in_seconds":1503}]},{"id":"c28b5e88-7043-44f2-aa3a-e514634a9ea7","title":"Episode 137: Class of 2021","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/137","content_text":"The Czech Republic has made their selection, a number of processes have released more details, and we check in with the Eurovision Class of 2021.\n\nClass of 2021 Summary\n\n\nSelections: We Are Domi, S10, Amanda Tenfjord (1:22)\nProcesses: Pabandom is Naujo, Australia Decides, Benidorm, Festivali i Këngës (8:15)\nNews: Eurovision 1964 Video Clip; Cosa sta facendo Måneskin?  (12:40)\nChecking in on the Class of Eurovision 2021 (16:31)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nWant to support the show? Join our Patreon! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing our website.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Links:The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 99: Merry FiKmasEurowhat's On CalendarNEVER SEEN BEFORE: ACTUAL TV BROADCAST FOOTAGE OF 1964 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST | RedditAvril Lavigne, Måneskin \u0026amp; More Join NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN EVE | Broadway World","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Czech Republic has made their selection, a number of processes have released more details, and we check in with the Eurovision Class of 2021.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClass of 2021 Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelections: We Are Domi, S10, Amanda Tenfjord (1:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcesses: Pabandom is Naujo, Australia Decides, Benidorm, Festivali i Këngës (8:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: Eurovision 1964 Video Clip; Cosa sta facendo Måneskin?  (12:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecking in on the Class of Eurovision 2021 (16:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to support the show? Join our \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eour website\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 99: Merry FiKmas\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/99\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast Episode 99: Merry FiKmas\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurowhat\u0026#39;s On Calendar\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/watch#can-i-watch-the-national-selection-finals\"\u003eEurowhat's On Calendar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"NEVER SEEN BEFORE: ACTUAL TV BROADCAST FOOTAGE OF 1964 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST | Reddit\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/eurovision/comments/rfodu2/never_seen_before_actual_tv_broadcast_footage_of/\"\u003eNEVER SEEN BEFORE: ACTUAL TV BROADCAST FOOTAGE OF 1964 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST | Reddit\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Avril Lavigne, Måneskin \u0026amp; More Join NEW YEAR\u0026#39;S ROCKIN EVE | Broadway World\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Avril-Lavigne-Mneskin-More-Join-NEW-YEARS-ROCKIN-EVE-20211216\"\u003eAvril Lavigne, Måneskin \u0026amp; More Join NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN EVE | Broadway World\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The Czech Republic has made their selection, a number of processes have released more details, and we check in with the Eurovision Class of 2021.","date_published":"2021-12-21T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/c28b5e88-7043-44f2-aa3a-e514634a9ea7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24065812,"duration_in_seconds":1985}]},{"id":"ba276785-05a8-4d55-a617-ed90396bd31e","title":"Episode 136: Eurovision 101","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/136","content_text":"With a lot of new folks discovering Eurovision over the past year and selection season 2022 underway, we put together a tutorial to answer the question: How does Eurovision work?\n\nEurovision 101 Summary\n\n\nBulgaria's Intelligent Music Project debuts \"Intention\" (1:01)\nWhat's Måneskin Up To? Grammys and the Voice (6:10)\nSelection season news (8:35)\n\n\nEstonia's Eesti Laul\nSlovenia's EMA freš\nCzech Republic's online selection\nSweden announces artists for Melfest 2022\nUna Voce per San Marino begins casting round\nNorway's Melodi Grand Prix details its format\nAlbania's Festivali i Këngës releases its songs\n\nEurovision 101\n\n\nWhat is the Eurovision Song Contest? (16:54)\nWhat are the Eurovision rules? (19:33)\nWhat does a year in Eurovision look like? (23:09)\n\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nWant to support the show? Join our Patreon! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing our website.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Links:Intelligent Music Project - Intention - Bulgaria 🇧🇬 - Official Music Video | YouTubeFestivali i Këngës 60 Playlist | YouTubeEurowhat Podcast Profile | SpotifyEMA freš | RTVSLO.siCzech Republic reveals lucky 7 for ‘ESCZ 2022’ 🇨🇿 | Eurovision Song Contest","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWith a lot of new folks discovering Eurovision over the past year and selection season 2022 underway, we put together a tutorial to answer the question: How does Eurovision work?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 101 Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulgaria\u0026#39;s Intelligent Music Project debuts \u0026quot;Intention\u0026quot; (1:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat\u0026#39;s Måneskin Up To? Grammys and the Voice (6:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelection season news (8:35)\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonia\u0026#39;s Eesti Laul\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenia\u0026#39;s EMA freš\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech Republic\u0026#39;s online selection\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden announces artists for Melfest 2022\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUna Voce per San Marino begins casting round\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway\u0026#39;s Melodi Grand Prix details its format\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbania\u0026#39;s Festivali i Këngës releases its songs\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision 101\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the Eurovision Song Contest? (16:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the Eurovision rules? (19:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does a year in Eurovision look like? (23:09)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to support the show? Join our \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eour website\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Intelligent Music Project - Intention - Bulgaria 🇧🇬 - Official Music Video | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HySI2igCcx4\u0026amp;ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest\"\u003eIntelligent Music Project - Intention - Bulgaria 🇧🇬 - Official Music Video | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Festivali i Këngës 60 Playlist | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMK7p5myFjH4_Cv6D7iza8uD5k16Lmtfz\"\u003eFestivali i Këngës 60 Playlist | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurowhat Podcast Profile | Spotify\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/user/qoax5hrs7h7cwbxn3f5i6qx9y?si=496527a1f6b34139\"\u003eEurowhat Podcast Profile | Spotify\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"EMA freš | RTVSLO.si\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.rtvslo.si/zabava-in-slog/glasba/ema-fres\"\u003eEMA freš | RTVSLO.si\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Czech Republic reveals lucky 7 for ‘ESCZ 2022’ 🇨🇿 | Eurovision Song Contest\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/czech-republic-escz-2022\"\u003eCzech Republic reveals lucky 7 for ‘ESCZ 2022’ 🇨🇿 | Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"With a lot of new folks discovering Eurovision over the past year and selection season 2022 underway, we put together a tutorial to answer the question: How does Eurovision work?","date_published":"2021-12-07T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/ba276785-05a8-4d55-a617-ed90396bd31e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27542946,"duration_in_seconds":2200}]},{"id":"13527ad0-8a2d-4f52-95c6-86ad8704bedf","title":"Episode 135: Nul Points","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/135","content_text":"The dreaded Nul Points visited Rotterdam at Eurovision this year. We take a look at the sordid history of the dubious distinction.\n\nNul Points Summary\n\n\nNews: Georgia's Circus Mircus, American Song Contest Launch Date, Estonia's Eesti Laul, Albania's Festivali i Këngës, Czech Republic's Online Selection (2:23)\nEurovision Again: 2004 (11:01)\nNul Points: A Taxonomy (13:58)\nA Pointless History of Eurovision (21:44)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nWant to support the show? Join our Patreon! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing our website.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Links:'American Song Contest' to launch on Monday 21 February, 2022 🇺🇸 | Eurovision Song ContestCircus Mircus Manifesto | InstagramEesti Laul 2022 | ETV | ERR#EurovisionAgain - Eurovision Song Contest 2004 - Full Show - YouTubeNul Points by Tim Moore | Amazon\"One and Done\" | Hit Parade","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe dreaded Nul Points visited Rotterdam at Eurovision this year. We take a look at the sordid history of the dubious distinction.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNul Points Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: Georgia\u0026#39;s Circus Mircus, American Song Contest Launch Date, Estonia\u0026#39;s Eesti Laul, Albania\u0026#39;s Festivali i Këngës, Czech Republic\u0026#39;s Online Selection (2:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Again: 2004 (11:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNul Points: A Taxonomy (13:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Pointless History of Eurovision (21:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to support the show? Join our \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eour website\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"\u0026#39;American Song Contest\u0026#39; to launch on Monday 21 February, 2022 🇺🇸 | Eurovision Song Contest\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/american-song-contest-february-2022\"\u003e'American Song Contest' to launch on Monday 21 February, 2022 🇺🇸 | Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Circus Mircus Manifesto | Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/CWfgv8woY1C/\"\u003eCircus Mircus Manifesto | Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eesti Laul 2022 | ETV | ERR\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://etv.err.ee/1608393677/eesti-laul-2022\"\u003eEesti Laul 2022 | ETV | ERR\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"#EurovisionAgain - Eurovision Song Contest 2004 - Full Show - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWmTVVxHsmg\u0026amp;ab_channel=EurovisionSongContest\"\u003e#EurovisionAgain - Eurovision Song Contest 2004 - Full Show - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nul Points by Tim Moore | Amazon\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/0099492970/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_SN29MJR607H173SXBHQC\"\u003eNul Points by Tim Moore | Amazon\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"\u0026quot;One and Done\u0026quot; | Hit Parade\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://slate.com/podcasts/hit-parade/2020/09/one-hit-wonders-sometimes-have-two-billboard-chart-hits\"\u003e\"One and Done\" | Hit Parade\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The dreaded Nul Points visited Rotterdam at Eurovision this year. We take a look at the sordid history of the dubious distinction.","date_published":"2021-11-23T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/13527ad0-8a2d-4f52-95c6-86ad8704bedf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32454433,"duration_in_seconds":2690}]},{"id":"9eb17aac-051b-4c23-8c33-0f383ba8b2cc","title":"Episode 134: Belarus","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/134","content_text":"Belarus won't be competing at Eurovision in the foreseeable future, so this seems like a good time to take an historical view of the country and its identity.\n\nBelarus Summary\n\n\nNews: Australia, Germany, American Song Contest, ESC Top 250 (1:11)\nA Brief History of Belarus (6:33)\nBelarus at Eurovision (14:22)\nBelarus Today (28:49)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nWant to support the show? Join our Patreon! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing our website.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Links:Lukashenko: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) | YouTubeVote for the ESC Top 250 | Songfestival.beEpisode 99: Merry FiKmas","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBelarus won\u0026#39;t be competing at Eurovision in the foreseeable future, so this seems like a good time to take an historical view of the country and its identity.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBelarus Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: Australia, Germany, American Song Contest, ESC Top 250 (1:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Brief History of Belarus (6:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelarus at Eurovision (14:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelarus Today (28:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to support the show? Join our \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eour website\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lukashenko: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) | YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://youtu.be/27FpoRiStgk\"\u003eLukashenko: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) | YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vote for the ESC Top 250 | Songfestival.be\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://songfestival.be/en/top-250-2021/stem-hier-voor-de-esc-top-250-van-2021/\"\u003eVote for the ESC Top 250 | Songfestival.be\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Episode 99: Merry FiKmas\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://eurowhat.com/99\"\u003eEpisode 99: Merry FiKmas\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Belarus won't be competing at Eurovision in the foreseeable future, so this seems like a good time to take an historical view of the country and its identity.","date_published":"2021-11-09T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/9eb17aac-051b-4c23-8c33-0f383ba8b2cc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23966215,"duration_in_seconds":1935}]},{"id":"1cdcb4e9-696a-4f25-b194-77c29fd88cde","title":"Episode 133: Metaverse","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/133","content_text":"Does breaking the fourth wall work at Eurovision? Ben takes us through a collection of songs that try to go meta.\n\nMetaverse Summary\n\n\nNews (1:16)\nEurovision Again: 2012 (10:23)\nWhen Eurovision Goes Meta (15:16)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nWant to support the show? Join our Patreon! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing our website.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Links:No national calling code: Kazakhstan’s surprise Eurovision stumbling block | ESCXtraThink About Things | Just Dance YouTube#30 Dustin the Turkey Day","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDoes breaking the fourth wall work at Eurovision? Ben takes us through a collection of songs that try to go meta.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMetaverse Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews (1:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Again: 2012 (10:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Eurovision Goes Meta (15:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to support the show? Join our \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eour website\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"No national calling code: Kazakhstan’s surprise Eurovision stumbling block | ESCXtra\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://escxtra.com/2021/10/20/no-national-calling-code-kazakhstans-surprise-eurovision-stumbling-block/\"\u003eNo national calling code: Kazakhstan’s surprise Eurovision stumbling block | ESCXtra\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Think About Things | Just Dance YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://youtu.be/DxND5PYqjuM\"\u003eThink About Things | Just Dance YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"#30 Dustin the Turkey Day\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/30\"\u003e#30 Dustin the Turkey Day\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Does breaking the fourth wall work at Eurovision? Ben takes us through a collection of songs that try to go meta.","date_published":"2021-10-26T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/1cdcb4e9-696a-4f25-b194-77c29fd88cde.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23281178,"duration_in_seconds":1924}]},{"id":"6e460c3d-826b-4bff-b9d0-d152d23d676d","title":"Episode 132: Hot 100","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/132","content_text":"Maura Johnston guides us through how the Billboard Charts work and why Måneskin and Duncan Laurence cracked the American Top 40.\n\nHot 100 Summary\n\n\nHost city when? Torino 2022! (0:45)\nHow do the Billboard charts currently work? (2:52)\nHow Duncan Laurence May Have Got on the Billboard Charts (7:40)\nWhy is \"Beggin'\" rocketing up the Hot 100? (12:35)\nOther Eurovision Hot 100 Appearances (18:02)\nWhy a 25-year gap between chart appearances? (22:16)\nWill Eurovision tracks be making more Hot 100 appearances? (32:00)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nWant to support the show? Join our Patreon! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing our website.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Special Guest: Maura Johnston.Links:The Hot 100 Chart | BillboardThe Number Ones: Roxette’s “The Look” | StereogumTop 100 Songs | Rolling Stone@Maura Johnston on TwitterThe Pop 'N' Wrestling Conenctionmaura.com/wzbc","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMaura Johnston guides us through how the Billboard Charts work and why Måneskin and Duncan Laurence cracked the American Top 40.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHot 100 Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost city when? Torino 2022! (0:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do the Billboard charts currently work? (2:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Duncan Laurence May Have Got on the Billboard Charts (7:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is \u0026quot;Beggin\u0026#39;\u0026quot; rocketing up the Hot 100? (12:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Eurovision Hot 100 Appearances (18:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy a 25-year gap between chart appearances? (22:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill Eurovision tracks be making more Hot 100 appearances? (32:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to support the show? Join our \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eour website\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Maura Johnston.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Hot 100 Chart | Billboard\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100\"\u003eThe Hot 100 Chart | Billboard\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Number Ones: Roxette’s “The Look” | Stereogum\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.stereogum.com/2152228/the-number-ones-roxettes-the-look/columns/the-number-ones/\"\u003eThe Number Ones: Roxette’s “The Look” | Stereogum\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Top 100 Songs | Rolling Stone\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.rollingstone.com/charts/songs/\"\u003eTop 100 Songs | Rolling Stone\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"@Maura Johnston on Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/maura\"\u003e@Maura Johnston on Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Pop \u0026#39;N\u0026#39; Wrestling Conenction\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://uncertain.fm/schedule/\"\u003eThe Pop 'N' Wrestling Conenction\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"maura.com/wzbc\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://maura.com/wzbc\"\u003emaura.com/wzbc\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Maura Johnston guides us through how the Billboard Charts work and why Måneskin and Duncan Laurence cracked the American Top 40.","date_published":"2021-10-12T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/6e460c3d-826b-4bff-b9d0-d152d23d676d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28055709,"duration_in_seconds":2306}]},{"id":"7b3fe198-8c83-474f-824d-0d6e99e2a453","title":"Episode 131: Viña del Mar","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/131","content_text":"We continue our series of music competitions with Eurovision connections by visiting Chile's Viña del Mar International Song Festival.\n\nViña del Mar Summary\n\n\nEurovision Again: 1968 (1:07)\nBelgium Selects (3:29)\nWhat is the Viña del Mar Festival? (6:41)\nEl Monstruo (16:16)\nXuxa vs El Monstruo (19:56)\nEnrique Iglesias and Paolo Meneguzzi vs El Monstruo (31:20)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nWant to support the show? Join our Patreon! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing our website.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Links:Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del MarMosntruo (Amazon Prime)Xuxa (USA) Theme SongXuxa at Viña del Mar 2000","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe continue our series of music competitions with Eurovision connections by visiting Chile\u0026#39;s Viña del Mar International Song Festival.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eViña del Mar Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Again: 1968 (1:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgium Selects (3:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the Viña del Mar Festival? (6:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEl Monstruo (16:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXuxa vs El Monstruo (19:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnrique Iglesias and Paolo Meneguzzi vs El Monstruo (31:20)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to support the show? Join our \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eour website\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.festivaldevinachile.cl/\"\u003eFestival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mosntruo (Amazon Prime)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Monstruo-Fabrizio-Copano/dp/B07RS4VQHQ\"\u003eMosntruo (Amazon Prime)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Xuxa (USA) Theme Song\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://youtu.be/84KGCJgvcXQ\"\u003eXuxa (USA) Theme Song\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Xuxa at Viña del Mar 2000\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://youtu.be/o_0jLRaQhGg\"\u003eXuxa at Viña del Mar 2000\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We continue our series of music competitions with Eurovision connections by visiting Chile's Viña del Mar International Song Festival.","date_published":"2021-09-28T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/7b3fe198-8c83-474f-824d-0d6e99e2a453.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27980765,"duration_in_seconds":2309}]},{"id":"7b3e4f6c-aca4-4b86-9230-e5ce1af262ad","title":"Episode 130: Quale Città?","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/130","content_text":"As we wait for the Eurovision 2022 host city announce, we take a look at the five cities hoping to stage the event for Italy.\n\nQuale Città? Summary\n\n\nNews: ABBA, Dunkin Radio, Belgium, Eesti Laul, Melfest (3:17)\nItalian City Thunderdome (12:13)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nWant to support the show? Join our Patreon! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing our website.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Links:Cover art: Stefano Ferrario | PixabayAmerican Idol Elvis \u0026amp; Celine Dion Duet \"If I Can Dream\"","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs we wait for the Eurovision 2022 host city announce, we take a look at the five cities hoping to stage the event for Italy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuale Città? Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: ABBA, Dunkin Radio, Belgium, Eesti Laul, Melfest (3:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian City Thunderdome (12:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to support the show? Join our \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eour website\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cover art: Stefano Ferrario | Pixabay\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://pixabay.com/users/sferrario1968-214554/?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026amp;amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;amp;utm_campaign=image\u0026amp;amp;utm_content=1891555\"\u003eCover art: Stefano Ferrario | Pixabay\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"American Idol Elvis \u0026amp; Celine Dion Duet \u0026quot;If I Can Dream\u0026quot;\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://youtu.be/p1HtPG6eMIo\"\u003eAmerican Idol Elvis \u0026amp; Celine Dion Duet \"If I Can Dream\"\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"As we wait for the Eurovision 2022 host city announce, we take a look at the five cities hoping to stage the event for Italy.","date_published":"2021-09-14T00:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/7b3e4f6c-aca4-4b86-9230-e5ce1af262ad.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16771279,"duration_in_seconds":1362}]},{"id":"b9cd4011-2bb4-4178-88d5-7332317977f3","title":"Episode 129: Sanremo","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/129","content_text":"Italian music aficionado Bradley Dalton-Oates takes us on an historical tour of the Sanremo Music Festival and its relationship with Eurovision.\n\nSanremo Summary\n\n\nHow were you introduced to Sanremo? (1:29)\nHow would you describe the Italian music scene? (5:43)\nSanremo's Influence (10:35)\nSanremo History (17:46)\nWhat might Italy hosting Eurovision look like? (27:47)\nWrapping up (32:02)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nWant to support the show? Join our Patreon! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing our website.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Special Guest: Bradley Dalton-Oates.Links:Cover art: Jose Antonio | Wikimedia CommonsSanremo Selections (YouTube)Spaghetti Dance (Spotify)Mamma Maria (Ciao 2020) - Little Big (YouTube)Songlines MagazineItaly at Eurovision (Spotify)","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eItalian music aficionado Bradley Dalton-Oates takes us on an historical tour of the Sanremo Music Festival and its relationship with Eurovision.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSanremo Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow were you introduced to Sanremo? (1:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow would you describe the Italian music scene? (5:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanremo\u0026#39;s Influence (10:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanremo History (17:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat might Italy hosting Eurovision look like? (27:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrapping up (32:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to support the show? Join our \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eour website\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Bradley Dalton-Oates.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cover art: Jose Antonio | Wikimedia Commons\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24715210\"\u003eCover art: Jose Antonio | Wikimedia Commons\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sanremo Selections (YouTube)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9hQqJZ-ycwVpGU7RWwXNWoFgwyYP8V9M\"\u003eSanremo Selections (YouTube)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Spaghetti Dance (Spotify)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gCIG3RHK4Ylz6J1BjuGOi?si=feea4cf8f2034188\"\u003eSpaghetti Dance (Spotify)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mamma Maria (Ciao 2020) - Little Big (YouTube)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://youtu.be/452Equ1EPJI\"\u003eMamma Maria (Ciao 2020) - Little Big (YouTube)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Songlines Magazine\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.songlines.co.uk/\"\u003eSonglines Magazine\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Italy at Eurovision (Spotify)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1gCUP8cXuOVadYgLGcUADr?si=810b2106027246e3\"\u003eItaly at Eurovision (Spotify)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Italian music aficionado Bradley Dalton-Oates takes us on an historical tour of the Sanremo Music Festival and its relationship with Eurovision.","date_published":"2021-08-30T23:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/b9cd4011-2bb4-4178-88d5-7332317977f3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25875195,"duration_in_seconds":2084}]},{"id":"192cae4e-9baa-424f-8a17-ecc465523850","title":"Episode 128: Bordspel","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/128","content_text":"Dave Steeves facilitates a play through of the Eurovision Song Contest Board Game. Mike en Ben verstaan de Nederlandse taal niet.\n\nBordspel Summary\n\n\nIntroduction to the Best/Worst Idea (1:30)\nEurovision Song Contest: The Board Game (4:08)\nThe Grand Final (28:19)\nReview: did we like the Eurovision Board Game? (33:12)\n\n\nLinks / Credits\n\n\nCover art: Mike McComb\n#31: Eurovision Gifts for 2018\nEpisode Transcript (Descript)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nWant to support the show? Join our Patreon! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing our website.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Special Guest: Dave Steeves.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDave Steeves facilitates a play through of the Eurovision Song Contest Board Game. Mike en Ben verstaan de Nederlandse taal niet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBordspel Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to the Best/Worst Idea (1:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Song Contest: The Board Game (4:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Grand Final (28:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview: did we like the Eurovision Board Game? (33:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks / Credits\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art: Mike McComb\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.fireside.fm/31\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e#31: Eurovision Gifts for 2018\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.descript.com/view/8IKQZ0EWllk\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEpisode Transcript\u003c/a\u003e (Descript)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to support the show? Join our \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eour website\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Dave Steeves.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Dave Steeves facilitates a play through of the Eurovision Song Contest Board Game. Mike en Ben verstaan de Nederlandse taal niet.","date_published":"2021-08-16T23:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/192cae4e-9baa-424f-8a17-ecc465523850.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27737613,"duration_in_seconds":2239}]},{"id":"4ea994f1-0d64-4293-9d07-611539b04c16","title":"Episode 127: New Wave","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/127","content_text":"New Wave has been part of the music competition journey for many Eurovision contestants. We take a look at the contest's history.\n\nNew Wave Summary\n\n\n    News: Eurovision Again 2006 HD, Måneskin cracks the US Top 40, Spain visits Benidorm (0:50)\n    Birth of a New Wave (6:33)\n    How It Works (11:37)\n    SMASH!! and Other Alumni (14:49)\n    \"Russian\" New Wave (21:27)\n    2021 Info (25:55)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n    Cover art: Andres Putting (all) | Eurovision.tv\n    New Wave homepage\n    Italian Kidz Bop is called Filling the Music (Twitter)\n    Episode Transcript (Descript)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNew Wave has been part of the music competition journey for many Eurovision contestants. We take a look at the contest\u0026#39;s history.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNew Wave Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNews: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxXIq5xEWk\u0026amp;t=5s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision Again 2006 HD\u003c/a\u003e, Måneskin cracks the US Top 40, Spain visits Benidorm (0:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBirth of a New Wave (6:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow It Works (11:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSMASH!! and Other Alumni (14:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\"Russian\" New Wave (21:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2021 Info (25:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCover art: Andres Putting (all) | Eurovision.tv\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://newwavestars.eu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNew Wave\u003c/a\u003e homepage\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/signoracody/status/1113771809403539456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eItalian Kidz Bop is called Filling the Music\u003c/a\u003e (Twitter)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.descript.com/view/YZSydqVvKUJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEpisode Transcript\u003c/a\u003e (Descript)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"New Wave has been part of the music competition journey for many Eurovision contestants. We take a look at the contest's history.","date_published":"2021-08-02T23:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/4ea994f1-0d64-4293-9d07-611539b04c16.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23715319,"duration_in_seconds":1954}]},{"id":"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38325","title":"Episode 126: A Song Called Hate","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/126","content_text":"Film buff and Eurofan Evan Stewart joins us to discuss the Hatari documentary A Song Called Hate.\n\nA Song Called Hate Summary\n\n\nEurovision Again: 1980 (0:57)\nNews Desk: Belarus, Italy, Måneskin\nA Song Called Hate intro\nWelcome, Evan Stewart!\nLet's Talk About the Documentary\nWho is the audience for A Song Called Hate?\nWould you recommend this movie?\n\n\nLinks / Credits\n\n\nCover art: Andres Putting | Eurovision.tv\n#62: Morocco 1980\nA Song Called Hate Homepage\nEpisode Transcript\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\n\nWant to support the show? Join our Patreon! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing our website.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or find us on Twitter @eurowhat.Special Guest: Evan Stewart.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFilm buff and Eurofan Evan Stewart joins us to discuss the Hatari documentary \u003cem\u003eA Song Called Hate\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Song Called Hate Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Again: 1980 (0:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews Desk: \u003ca href=\"https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-btrc-comments-on-suspension-of-its-membership-in-ebu-141319-2021/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBelarus\u003c/a\u003e, Italy, Måneskin\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Song Called Hate intro\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/evanmstewart\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEvan Stewart\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet\u0026#39;s Talk About the Documentary\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho is the audience for \u003cem\u003eA Song Called Hate\u003c/em\u003e?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWould you recommend this movie?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks / Credits\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art: Andres Putting | Eurovision.tv\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/62\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e#62: Morocco 1980\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.levelk.dk/films/a-song-called-hate-6771\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Song Called Hate\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e Homepage\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.descript.com/view/zG8VNeZPiR2\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEpisode Transcript\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to support the show? Join our \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing \u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eour website\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or find us on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurowhat\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Evan Stewart.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Film buff and Eurofan Evan Stewart joins us to discuss the Hatari documentary A Song Called Hate.","date_published":"2021-07-19T23:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/ab205659-9a8c-479f-9367-a54ca933299a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38432504,"duration_in_seconds":2300}]},{"id":"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38318","title":"Episode 125: The Discourse 2021","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/125","content_text":"Meredith Clark joins us to discuss some of the societal issues that Eurovision struggles to address in the fandom discourse.\n\nThe Discourse 2021 Summary\n\n\nWelcome, Meredith Clark! Twitter | Instagram (1:17)\nEurovision Politics 2021 (5:02)\nThe Online Fandom (13:49)\nHow do we break down the discourse? (24:28)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover art: Thomas Hanses | Eurovision.tv\n#98: Let's Talk Turkey\nThe struggle for racial justice and Eurovision 2021 Part 1 | Part 2 (Catherine Baker)\nAn Ode to Latvia, the Overlooked Gem of Eurovision (Vulture)\nEpisode Transcript (Descript)\nSpecial Guest: Meredith Clark.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMeredith Clark joins us to discuss some of the societal issues that Eurovision struggles to address in the fandom discourse.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Discourse 2021 Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Meredith Clark! \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/MeredithLClark\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eTwitter\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/MeredithLClark/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eInstagram\u003c/a\u003e (1:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Politics 2021 (5:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Online Fandom (13:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do we break down the discourse? (24:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art: Thomas Hanses | Eurovision.tv\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/98\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e#98: Let\u0026#39;s Talk Turkey\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe struggle for racial justice and Eurovision 2021 \u003ca href=\"https://bakercatherine.wordpress.com/2021/05/21/your-rhythm-is-rebellious-the-struggle-for-racial-justice-and-eurovision-2021-part-1/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePart 1\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://bakercatherine.wordpress.com/2021/05/26/if-you-dont-get-it-if-you-if-you-dont-get-it-eurovision-2021-and-the-struggle-for-racial-justice-part-2/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePart 2\u003c/a\u003e (Catherine Baker)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.vulture.com/article/who-is-the-greatest-eurovision-competitor-latvia.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAn Ode to Latvia, the Overlooked Gem of Eurovision\u003c/a\u003e (Vulture)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.descript.com/view/z67sJtpocmG\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEpisode Transcript\u003c/a\u003e (Descript)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Meredith Clark.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Meredith Clark joins us to discuss some of the societal issues that Eurovision struggles to address in the fandom discourse.","date_published":"2021-07-05T23:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/0388a8e1-b7ce-424f-84e5-3c7f09c549c2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29023902,"duration_in_seconds":1712}]},{"id":"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38310","title":"Episode 124: It was the Elves","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/124","content_text":"Author Seanan McGuire joins us to explain how the elves helped Eurovision Song Contest: the Story of Fire Saga earn a Hugo nomination.\n\nIt was the Elves Summary\n\n\n#EurovisionAgain: 1969 (0:56)\nHappy Birthday, Fire Saga! (5:17)\nWelcome, Seanan McGuire! (11:14)\nHow does Fire Saga fit into the sci-fi/fantasy genre? (13:47)\nWhat is the Hugo Awards nomination process? (16:18)\nHow can Eurofans help? (21:11)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover art: Netflix\nEpisode Transcript\n#64: Win Win Win Win\n#89: 12 Points to Fire Saga?\nHugo-Nominated Eurovision Song Contest: the Story of Fire Saga is a Bardic Fantasy (Tor.com)\nPegasus Awards\nThe 79th World Science Fiction Convention (DISCON III)\nSpecial Guest: Seanan McGuire.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor Seanan McGuire joins us to explain how the elves helped Eurovision Song Contest: the Story of Fire Saga earn a Hugo nomination.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIt was the Elves Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#EurovisionAgain: 1969 (0:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHappy Birthday, Fire Saga! (5:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, \u003ca href=\"http://www.seananmcguire.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSeanan McGuire\u003c/a\u003e! (11:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does Fire Saga fit into the sci-fi/fantasy genre? (13:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the \u003ca href=\"http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/2021-hugo-awards/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHugo Awards\u003c/a\u003e nomination process? (16:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can Eurofans help? (21:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art: Netflix\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.descript.com/view/Re7uzGVxWSQ\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEpisode Transcript\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/64\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e#64: Win Win Win Win\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/89\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e#89: 12 Points to Fire Saga?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.tor.com/2021/04/29/hugo-nominated-eurovision-song-contest-the-story-of-fire-saga-is-a-bardic-fantasy/comment-page-1/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHugo-Nominated Eurovision Song Contest: the Story of Fire Saga is a Bardic Fantasy\u003c/a\u003e (Tor.com)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.ovff.org/pegasus/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePegasus Awards\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://discon3.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eThe 79th World Science Fiction Convention\u003c/a\u003e (DISCON III)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Seanan McGuire.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Author Seanan McGuire joins us to explain how the elves helped Eurovision Song Contest: the Story of Fire Saga earn a Hugo nomination.","date_published":"2021-06-22T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/63a80b06-c0e0-4fc2-b74f-144f779e797e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31856439,"duration_in_seconds":1889}]},{"id":"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38302","title":"Episode 123: Live on Tape","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/123","content_text":"Bre Booker joins us to discuss the pre-recorded Live on Tape performances from the 2021 Eurovision Song Celebration YouTube specials.\n\nLive on Tape Summary\n\n\nNews Desk (2:48)\nWelcome, Bre Booker! (8:14)\nAmerican Song Contest Submissions Open (11:10)\nEurovision Song Celebration Live on Tape Performances (14:11)\nWould Eurovision Plan D have worked? (34:07)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover art: EBU | Thomas Hanses\nEurovision Song Celebration Part 1 | Part 2 (Both geoblocked in US)\nMadcon performs \"Glow\" at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final\n#23 That's How You AI a Song (Discussion of Father Ted)\nSpecial Guest: Bre B..","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBre Booker joins us to discuss the pre-recorded Live on Tape performances from the 2021 Eurovision Song Celebration YouTube specials.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLive on Tape Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews Desk (2:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Bre Booker! (8:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.americansongsubmissions.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAmerican Song Contest Submissions\u003c/a\u003e Open (11:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Song Celebration Live on Tape Performances (14:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWould Eurovision Plan D have worked? (34:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art: EBU | Thomas Hanses\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Song Celebration \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOHwiWElR1A\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePart 1\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFwGuT3q21s\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePart 2\u003c/a\u003e (Both geoblocked in US)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcH3hdz8Eks\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMadcon performs \u0026quot;Glow\u0026quot; at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com/23\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e#23 That\u0026#39;s How You AI a Song\u003c/a\u003e (Discussion of Father Ted)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Bre B..\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Bre Booker joins us to discuss the pre-recorded Live on Tape performances from the 2021 Eurovision Song Celebration YouTube specials.","date_published":"2021-06-08T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/36b82dd6-307f-4140-bd81-85971fc5bf9f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39811003,"duration_in_seconds":2386}]},{"id":"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38288","title":"Episode 122: Revised Head Canon","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/122","content_text":"Ryan's back! We help to provide a revised head canon to fill the gap between 2018 and 2021 and review this year's Eurovision Song Contest.\n\nRevised Head Canon Summary\n\n\n    Welcome back, Ryan!\n    Grand Final Thoughts and Stats (8:12)\n    Semi-Final 1 Stats (16:42)\n    Semi-Final 2 Stats (23:58)\n    Final Thoughts (35:37)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n    Cover art: NPO | NOS | AVROTROS | Nathan Reinds\n    Episode Transcript (Thanks, Patreon supporters!)\n    Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\nSpecial Guest: Ryan Brazell.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eRyan\u0026#39;s back! We help to provide a revised head canon to fill the gap between 2018 and 2021 and review this year\u0026#39;s Eurovision Song Contest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRevised Head Canon Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWelcome back, Ryan!\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGrand Final Thoughts and Stats (8:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 1 Stats (16:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 2 Stats (23:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (35:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLinks\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCover art: NPO | NOS | AVROTROS | Nathan Reinds\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.descript.com/view/TYjoAb2D19B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEpisode Transcript\u003c/a\u003e (Thanks, \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/eurowhat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePatreon supporters\u003c/a\u003e!)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurowhat.com/watch\"\u003eWhere Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Ryan Brazell.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Ryan's back! We help to provide a revised head canon to fill the gap between 2018 and 2021 and review this year's Eurovision Song Contest.","date_published":"2021-05-25T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/9c43c1ea-02b5-4173-a200-231890567732.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40409988,"duration_in_seconds":2423}]},{"id":"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38240","title":"Episode 121: Eurovision 2021 Grand Final Preview","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/121","content_text":"33 songs competed on the Eurovision stage Tuesday and Thursday but only 20 advanced to the 2021 Grand Final. Who will win the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam?\n\nEurovision 2021 Grand Final Preview Summary\n\n\nDiscovering Peacock will be carrying Eurovision\nWhere Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\nFirst Semi-Final (3:22)\nSecond Semi-Final (7:23)\nGrand Final Thoughts (13:38)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n    Cover art: EBU | Andres Putting\n    Spotify Playlists: Eurovision 2021 | First Semi-Final | Second Semi-Final | Selection Season\n    Eurovision 2021 Contest Page\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e33 songs competed on the Eurovision stage Tuesday and Thursday but only 20 advanced to the 2021 Grand Final. Who will win the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2021 Grand Final Preview Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscovering Peacock will be carrying Eurovision\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/watch-eurovision-song-contest/\"\u003eWhere Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Semi-Final (3:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond Semi-Final (7:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Final Thoughts (13:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCover art: EBU | Andres Putting\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NQxTJxchxvmNnRcxKNg0u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zZmNCRhxlZluO2AKNnEug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFirst Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZW4VwRoJwPHRs9kXOhyIS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSecond Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Contest Page\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"33 songs competed on the Eurovision stage Tuesday and Thursday but only 20 advanced to the 2021 Grand Final. Who will win the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam?","date_published":"2021-05-21T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/f49277b7-fb25-4a8b-b6fa-6f0f1993195f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23595616,"duration_in_seconds":1372}]},{"id":"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38237","title":"Episode 120: Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final Preview","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/120","content_text":"The Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final Spectacular is here! We make our picks for the 20 songs we think will qualify for the Grand Final in Rotterdam.\n\nEurovision 2021 Semi-Final Preview Summary\n\n\nNews\n\nThe American Song Contest\nWhere Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\nRehearsals: Covid Incidents (No Spoilers)\n\n\n\nSemi-Final 1 Predictions (6:36)\nSemi-Final 2 Predictions (15:25)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover art: NPO/NOS/AVROTROS Nathan Reinds\nEpisode transcript (Thanks, Patreon supporters!)\nSpotify Playlists: Eurovision 2021 | First Semi-Final | Second Semi-Final | Selection Season\nEurovision 2021 Contest Page\n\nSemi-Final 1 Review Episodes\n\n113: Container Ship of Love\n114: Satan's Glowup\n115: Will It Play in Winnipeg?\n\n\n\nSemi-Final 2 Review Episodes\n\n\n116: Me in Grease!\n117: Cake or Death\n118: Over-Egged Pudding\n\n\n\nThe Big 5 + The Netherlands: 119: Critical Condition\n\n\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final Spectacular is here! We make our picks for the 20 songs we think will qualify for the Grand Final in Rotterdam.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2021 Semi-Final Preview Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe American Song Contest\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/watch-eurovision-song-contest/\"\u003eWhere Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRehearsals: Covid Incidents (No Spoilers)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 1 Predictions (6:36)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 2 Predictions (15:25)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art: NPO/NOS/AVROTROS Nathan Reinds\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.descript.com/view/vOeSDZ0yUNO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEpisode transcript\u003c/a\u003e (Thanks, \u003ca href=\"http://patreon.com/eurowhat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e supporters!)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NQxTJxchxvmNnRcxKNg0u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zZmNCRhxlZluO2AKNnEug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFirst Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZW4VwRoJwPHRs9kXOhyIS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSecond Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Contest Page\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 1 Review Episodes\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/03/30/113-container-ship-of-love/\"\u003e113: Container Ship of Love\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/06/114-satans-glowup/\"\u003e114: Satan's Glowup\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/13/115-will-it-play-in-winnipeg/\"\u003e115: Will It Play in Winnipeg?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 2 Review Episodes\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/20/116-me-in-grease/\"\u003e116: Me in Grease!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/27/117-cake-or-death/\"\u003e117: Cake or Death\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/05/04/118-over-egged-pudding/\"\u003e118: Over-Egged Pudding\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Big 5 + The Netherlands: \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/05/11/119-critical-condition/\"\u003e119: Critical Condition\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final Spectacular is here! We make our picks for the 20 songs we think will qualify for the Grand Final in Rotterdam.","date_published":"2021-05-16T23:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/337dcc56-4128-48e0-a0cb-c80f98dd0b54.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26276341,"duration_in_seconds":1540}]},{"id":"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38182","title":"Episode 119: Critical Condition","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/119","content_text":"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?\n\nCritical Condition Summary\n\n\nNews\n\nGreat American Pop Culture Quiz Show\nEurovision Village (Opens Saturday, May 15)\nWhere Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\n\n\n\nWelcome, Mark Blankenship!\n\n\nMark and Sarah Talk About Songs\n\n\n\nThe Big 5 and host country the Netherlands:\n\n\nFrance - Barbara Pravi - \"Voila\" \nGermany - Jendrik - \"I Don't Feel Hate\" \nItaly - Måneskin - \"Zitti e Buoni\" \nSpain - Blas Cantó - \"Voy a Quedarme\" \nUnited Kingdom - James Newman - \"Embers\" \nThe Netherlands - Jeangu Macrooy - \"Birth of a New Age\" \n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover art:\n\nTop row: Gabriele Giussani | Victor Frankowski | NDR\nBottom row: FTV / Joêl Saget | Steven Bernhard | Rinse Fokkema\n\n\n\nEpisode transcript (Thanks, Patreon supporters!)\nSpotify Playlists: Eurovision 2021 | First Semi-Final | Second Semi-Final | Selection Season\nEurovision 2021 Contest Page\n\n\nSemi-Final 1\n\n113: Container Ship of Love\n114: Satan's Glowup\n115: Will It Play in Winnipeg?\n\n\n\nSemi-Final 2\n\n\n116: Me in Grease!\n117: Cake or Death\n118: Over-Egged Pudding\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest: Mark Blankenship.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMark 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?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Condition Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://usaquizshow.com/match/s03e12/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGreat American Pop Culture Quiz Show\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.eurovisionvillage.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision Village\u003c/a\u003e (Opens Saturday, May 15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/watch-eurovision-song-contest/\"\u003eWhere Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Mark Blankenship!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.markandsarahtalkaboutsongs.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMark and Sarah Talk About Songs\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Big 5 and host country the Netherlands:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrance - Barbara Pravi - \"Voila\" \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany - Jendrik - \"I Don't Feel Hate\" \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly - Måneskin - \"Zitti e Buoni\" \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpain - Blas Cantó - \"Voy a Quedarme\" \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited Kingdom - James Newman - \"Embers\" \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Netherlands - Jeangu Macrooy - \"Birth of a New Age\" \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop row: Gabriele Giussani | Victor Frankowski | NDR\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom row: FTV / Joêl Saget | Steven Bernhard | Rinse Fokkema\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.descript.com/view/Fr0TBQdZ8uw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEpisode transcript\u003c/a\u003e (Thanks, \u003ca href=\"http://patreon.com/eurowhat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e supporters!)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NQxTJxchxvmNnRcxKNg0u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zZmNCRhxlZluO2AKNnEug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFirst Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZW4VwRoJwPHRs9kXOhyIS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSecond Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Contest Page\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 1\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/03/30/113-container-ship-of-love/\"\u003e113: Container Ship of Love\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/06/114-satans-glowup/\"\u003e114: Satan's Glowup\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/13/115-will-it-play-in-winnipeg/\"\u003e115: Will It Play in Winnipeg?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 2\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/20/116-me-in-grease/\"\u003e116: Me in Grease!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/27/117-cake-or-death/\"\u003e117: Cake or Death\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/05/04/118-over-egged-pudding/\"\u003e118: Over-Egged Pudding\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Mark Blankenship.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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?","date_published":"2021-05-11T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/a9d1ca89-bd16-4d23-9e3d-ad872a241086.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":44916463,"duration_in_seconds":2705}]},{"id":"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38180","title":"Episode 118: Over-Egged Pudding","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/118","content_text":"Maura Johnston joins us to discuss the last section of Eurovision 2021 Semi 2. Topics include pudding, track suits, and CVS Bangers.\n\nOver-Egged Pudding Summary\n\n\nNews (1:12)\n\nEurovision 2021 will have an audience\nEurovision Pre-Party Roundup: Concert in the Dark | Spain | Dadivision | Adriatic\n\"Husavik\" at the Oscars\nRehearsals start this weekend\n\n\n\nWelcome back, Maura Johnston! (8:29)\n\n\n@maura on Twitter\n\n\n\nSemi-Final #2 Part #3:\n\n\nPortugal - The Black Mamba - \"Love is on My Side\" (9:26)\nBulgaria - VICTORIA - \"growing up is getting old\" (14:01)\nFinland - Blind Channel - \"Dark Side\" (18:55)\nLatvia - Samanta Tina - \"The Moon is Rising\" (24:04)\nSwitzerland - Gjon's Tears - \"Tout l'Univers\" (29:54)\nDenmark - Fyr og Flamme - Øve Os På Hinanden (34:57)\n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover art:\n\nTop row: Lora Musheva | Arturs Martinovs | Arlindo Camacho\nBottom row: Oscar Alessio | Nicolai Egense | Mona Salminen\n\n\n\nEpisode transcript (Thanks, Patreon supporters!)\nSpotify Playlists: Eurovision 2021 | First Semi-Final | Second Semi-Final | Selection Season\nEurovision 2021 Contest Page\n\n\nSemi-Final 1\n\n113: Container Ship of Love\n114: Satan's Glowup\n115: Will It Play in Winnipeg?\n\n\n\nSemi-Final 2\n\n\n116: Me in Grease!\n117: Cake or Death\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest: Maura Johnston.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMaura Johnston joins us to discuss the last section of Eurovision 2021 Semi 2. Topics include pudding, track suits, and CVS Bangers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOver-Egged Pudding Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews (1:12)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision 2021 will have an audience\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Pre-Party Roundup: Concert in the Dark | Spain | Dadivision | Adriatic\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Husavik\" at the Oscars\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRehearsals start this weekend\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome back, \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/07/04/us-eurovision/\"\u003eMaura\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/06/04/54-madame-x-is-eurovision/\"\u003eJohnston\u003c/a\u003e! (8:29)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/maura\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e@maura\u003c/a\u003e on Twitter\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final #2 Part #3:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal - The Black Mamba - \"Love is on My Side\" (9:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulgaria - VICTORIA - \"growing up is getting old\" (14:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinland - Blind Channel - \"Dark Side\" (18:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatvia - Samanta Tina - \"The Moon is Rising\" (24:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitzerland - Gjon's Tears - \"Tout l'Univers\" (29:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark - Fyr og Flamme - Øve Os På Hinanden (34:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop row: Lora Musheva | Arturs Martinovs | Arlindo Camacho\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom row: Oscar Alessio | Nicolai Egense | Mona Salminen\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.descript.com/view/IVvEH3RlcX9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEpisode transcript\u003c/a\u003e (Thanks, \u003ca href=\"http://patreon.com/eurowhat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e supporters!)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NQxTJxchxvmNnRcxKNg0u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zZmNCRhxlZluO2AKNnEug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFirst Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZW4VwRoJwPHRs9kXOhyIS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSecond Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Contest Page\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 1\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/03/30/113-container-ship-of-love/\"\u003e113: Container Ship of Love\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/06/114-satans-glowup/\"\u003e114: Satan's Glowup\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/13/115-will-it-play-in-winnipeg/\"\u003e115: Will It Play in Winnipeg?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 2\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/20/116-me-in-grease/\"\u003e116: Me in Grease!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/27/117-cake-or-death/\"\u003e117: Cake or Death\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Maura Johnston.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Maura Johnston joins us to discuss the last section of Eurovision 2021 Semi 2. Topics include pudding, track suits, and CVS Bangers.","date_published":"2021-05-04T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/0dab3849-69dd-4e9e-a338-3f961c15243f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40976305,"duration_in_seconds":2459}]},{"id":"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38178","title":"Episode 117: Cake or Death","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/117","content_text":"Taber Bain helps us navigate cake body horror, Jenna Maroney energy, and existential despair in the Eurovision experience.\n\nCake or Death Summary\n\n\nWelcome, Taber Bain!\n\n@cakesandcourage\n\n\n\nEurovision 2021 Semi-Final 2 Part 2:\n\n\nMoldova - Natalia Gordienko - \"Sugar\" (3:53)\n\nChișinău Academy of Music, Theatre, and Fine Arts\n\n\n\nIceland - Daði \u0026amp; Gagnamagnið - \"10 Years\" (10:01)\n\n\nThink About Aliens (iOS | Android)\n\n\n\nSerbia - Hurricane - \"Loco Loco\" (15:41)\n\n\nComrade Detective (Amazon Prime)\n\n\n\nGeorgia - Tornike Kipiani - \"You\" (23:25)\n\n\n\"Can't Get You Out of My Head\" \u0026lt;\u0026lt;\u0026lt; BEN CLICK THIS\n\n\n\nAlbania - Anxhela Peristeri - \"Karma\" (27:38)\n\n\n\"E cmendur\" (Kenga Magjike 2017)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover art credits:\n\nTop row: Natalia Gordienko | Norik Uka | Giorgi Tsaava\nBottom row: Dejan Milicevic | Brita Ran\n\n\n\nEpisode transcript (Thanks, Patreon supporters!)\nSpotify Playlists: Eurovision 2021 | First Semi-Final | Second Semi-Final | Selection Season\nEurovision 2021 Contest Page\n\n\nSemi-Final 1\n\n113: Container Ship of Love\n114: Satan's Glowup\n115: Will It Play in Winnipeg?\n\n\n\nSemi-Final 2\n\n\n116: Me in Grease!\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest: Taber Bain.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTaber Bain helps us navigate cake body horror, Jenna Maroney energy, and existential despair in the Eurovision experience.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCake or Death Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Taber Bain!\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/cakesandcourage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e@cakesandcourage\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision 2021 Semi-Final 2 Part 2:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoldova - Natalia Gordienko - \"Sugar\" (3:53)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://amtap.md/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChișinău Academy of Music, Theatre, and Fine Arts\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIceland - Daði \u0026amp; Gagnamagnið - \u0026quot;10 Years\u0026quot; (10:01)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThink About Aliens\u003c/em\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/da%C3%B0i-gagnamagni%C3%B0-aliens/id1557033096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eiOS\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=is.samlist.dadioggagnamagnid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAndroid\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerbia - Hurricane - \u0026quot;Loco Loco\u0026quot; (15:41)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0875LMZGR/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eComrade Detective\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (Amazon Prime)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorgia - Tornike Kipiani - \u0026quot;You\u0026quot; (23:25)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/FiS3jMQL6Bw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\"Can't Get You Out of My Head\"\u003c/a\u003e \u0026lt;\u0026lt;\u0026lt; BEN CLICK THIS\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbania - Anxhela Peristeri - \u0026quot;Karma\u0026quot; (27:38)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/SrJ2SkAZvOs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\"E cmendur\"\u003c/a\u003e (Kenga Magjike 2017)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art credits:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop row: Natalia Gordienko | Norik Uka | Giorgi Tsaava\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom row: Dejan Milicevic | Brita Ran\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.descript.com/view/WKQzwApFRWh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEpisode transcript\u003c/a\u003e (Thanks, \u003ca href=\"http://patreon.com/eurowhat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e supporters!)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NQxTJxchxvmNnRcxKNg0u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zZmNCRhxlZluO2AKNnEug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFirst Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZW4VwRoJwPHRs9kXOhyIS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSecond Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Contest Page\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 1\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/03/30/113-container-ship-of-love/\"\u003e113: Container Ship of Love\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/06/114-satans-glowup/\"\u003e114: Satan's Glowup\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/13/115-will-it-play-in-winnipeg/\"\u003e115: Will It Play in Winnipeg?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 2\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/20/116-me-in-grease/\"\u003e116: Me in Grease!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Taber Bain.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Taber Bain helps us navigate cake body horror, Jenna Maroney energy, and existential despair in the Eurovision experience.","date_published":"2021-04-27T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/f833311f-f628-4ae5-8f89-34aec7079edf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34752012,"duration_in_seconds":2070}]},{"id":"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38176","title":"Episode 116: Me in Grease!","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/116","content_text":"Lindsey Weber from Who Weekly joins us to talk about Flo Rida, Greece, Grease, and why Eurovision is the highlight of spring.\n\nMe in Grease! Summary\n\n\nNews (3:21)\n\nDuncan Laurence on the Billboard Hot 100\nEurovision Fire Saga: Hugo Award and Oscar?\n\n\n\nWelcome back, Lindsey Weber! (7:55)\n\n\n@lindseyweber | Who Weekly\n\n\n\nSemi-Final 2 Part 1:\n\n\nSan Marino - Senhit - \"Adrenalina\" (9:54)\n\nSenhit's Freaky Trip to Rotterdam\nJessie J wins China's The Singer\n\n\n\nEstonia - Uku Suviste - \"The Lucky One\"(16:19)\n\n\nMuusikal Grease trailer\n\n\n\nCzech Republic - Benny Cristo - \"OMAGA\" (21:56)\n\n\n\"OMAGA\" Full Band Performance\n\n\n\nGreece - Stefania - \"Last Dance\" (25:49)\n\n\n\"Kisses \u0026amp; Dancin'\" - Netherlands - Junior Eurovision 2016\n\n\n\nAustria - Vincent Bueno - \"Amen\"  (31:28)\n\n\n\"Greased Lightnin'\" on Musical! Die Show\n\n\n\nPoland - Rafał - \"The Ride\" (35:23)\n\n\nNeon Muzeum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover art:\n\nTop row: TVP | Fabrizio Cestari | Haris Farsarakis\nBottom row: ORF Roman Zach-Kiesling | David Turecky | Karl Saare\n\n\n\nEpisode transcript (Thanks, Patreon supporters!)\nSpotify Playlists: Eurovision 2021 | First Semi-Final | Second Semi-Final | Selection Season\nEurovision 2021 Contest Page\n\n\n113: Container Ship of Love\n114: Satan's Glowup\n115: Will It Play in Winnipeg?\n\n\n\nThe Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show\nSpecial Guest: Lindsey Weber.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLindsey Weber from \u003cem\u003eWho Weekly\u003c/em\u003e joins us to talk about Flo Rida, Greece, Grease, and why Eurovision is the highlight of spring.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMe in Grease! Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews (3:21)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuncan Laurence on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2021-04-17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBillboard Hot 100\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Fire Saga: \u003ca href=\"http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/2021-hugo-awards/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHugo Award\u003c/a\u003e and Oscar?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome back, \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/02/14/the-eurowhat-4-the-who-and-the-what-now/\"\u003eLindsey\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/04/16/semi-final-2-part-1-sorry-country/\"\u003eWeber\u003c/a\u003e! (7:55)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/lindseyweber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e@lindseyweber\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.whoweekly.us/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWho Weekly\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 2 Part 1:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSan Marino - Senhit - \"Adrenalina\" (9:54)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSenhit's \u003ca href=\"https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_zcYYlPTft6jDt7yGWCEg_odQ8hKgIm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFreaky Trip to Rotterdam\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/rf0eetJfbNM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJessie J wins China's The Singer\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonia - Uku Suviste - \u0026quot;The Lucky One\u0026quot;(16:19)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/_8ABgyXygAE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuusikal Grease trailer\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech Republic - Benny Cristo - \u0026quot;OMAGA\u0026quot; (21:56)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/8i653SJk_Sk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\"OMAGA\" Full Band Performance\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreece - Stefania - \u0026quot;Last Dance\u0026quot; (25:49)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/BTu0RbX2YOc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\"Kisses \u0026amp; Dancin'\"\u003c/a\u003e - Netherlands - Junior Eurovision 2016\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustria - Vincent Bueno - \u0026quot;Amen\u0026quot;  (31:28)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/GsQZFRNNdBI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\"Greased Lightnin'\" on Musical! Die Show\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoland - Rafał - \u0026quot;The Ride\u0026quot; (35:23)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.neonmuzeum.org/english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNeon Muzeum\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop row: TVP | Fabrizio Cestari | Haris Farsarakis\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom row: ORF Roman Zach-Kiesling | David Turecky | Karl Saare\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.descript.com/view/SpYVeWHb7hy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEpisode transcript\u003c/a\u003e (Thanks, \u003ca href=\"http://patreon.com/eurowhat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e supporters!)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NQxTJxchxvmNnRcxKNg0u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zZmNCRhxlZluO2AKNnEug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFirst Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZW4VwRoJwPHRs9kXOhyIS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSecond Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Contest Page\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/03/30/113-container-ship-of-love/\"\u003e113: Container Ship of Love\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/06/114-satans-glowup/\"\u003e114: Satan's Glowup\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/13/115-will-it-play-in-winnipeg/\"\u003e115: Will It Play in Winnipeg?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://usaquizshow.com/match/s03e09/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Lindsey Weber.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Lindsey Weber from Who Weekly joins us to talk about Flo Rida, Greece, Grease, and why Eurovision is the highlight of spring.","date_published":"2021-04-20T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/83ee519b-2cca-4e09-9e34-7bb8551a7198.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42020749,"duration_in_seconds":2524}]},{"id":"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38174","title":"Episode 115: Will It Play in Winnipeg?","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/115","content_text":"Graphic designer Justin Ladia joins us from Winnipeg to help us close out the first semi-final of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. North America has opinions!\n\nWill It Play in Winnipeg?  Summary\n\n\nWelcome back, Justin Ladia!\n\nTwitter | Instagram | Website\n\n\n\nSemi-Final 1 Part 3:\n\n\nIsrael - Eden Alene - \"Set Me Free\" (2:28)\n\nTrijntje Oosterhuis (Netherlands 2015) \"Walk Along\"\n\n\n\nRomania - Roxen - \"Amnesia\" (10:03)\n\n\nMovies on Freeform\n\n\n\nAzerbaijan - Efendi - \"Mata Hari\" (16:39)\n\n\n\"Cleopatra\" \"Live\" \"Performance\"\n\n\n\nUkraine - Go_A - \"SHUM\" (22:50)\n\n\nInternet Encyclopedia of Ukraine: Winnipeg\n\n\n\nMalta - Destiny - \"Je Me Casse\" (30:41)\n\n\nEvery Stefon Ever\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover art:\n\nTop row: Bogden Petrice | Dunskie Borg | İctimai Television İTV\nBottom row: Anastasiia Mantach | Shai Franco\n\n\n\nEpisode transcript (Thanks, Patreon supporters!)\nSpotify Playlists: Eurovision 2021 | First Semi-Final | Second Semi-Final | Selection Season\nEurovision 2021 Contest Page\n\n\nSemi-Final 1 Part 1: 113: Container Ship of Love\nSemi-Final 1 Part 2: 114: Satan's Glowup\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest: Justin Ladia.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eGraphic designer Justin Ladia joins us from Winnipeg to help us close out the first semi-final of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. North America has opinions!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill It Play in Winnipeg?  Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome back, \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2020/06/23/88-part-2-i-am-confusion/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJustin Ladia\u003c/a\u003e!\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/jrladia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTwitter\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jrladia/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInstagram\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http://justinladia.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWebsite\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 3:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsrael - Eden Alene - \"Set Me Free\" (2:28)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/O_fs4SPGyF0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrijntje Oosterhuis (Netherlands 2015) \"Walk Along\"\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomania - Roxen - \u0026quot;Amnesia\u0026quot; (10:03)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.freeform.com/browse/movies-specials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMovies on Freeform\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzerbaijan - Efendi - \u0026quot;Mata Hari\u0026quot; (16:39)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/J6vmu03zg_8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\"Cleopatra\" \"Live\" \"Performance\"\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkraine - Go_A - \u0026quot;SHUM\u0026quot; (22:50)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.encyclopediaofukraine.com/display.asp?linkpath=pages%5CW%5CI%5CWinnipeg.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInternet Encyclopedia of Ukraine: Winnipeg\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalta - Destiny - \u0026quot;Je Me Casse\u0026quot; (30:41)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/lEM7h3fz2RE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEvery Stefon Ever\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop row: Bogden Petrice | Dunskie Borg | İctimai Television İTV\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom row: Anastasiia Mantach | Shai Franco\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.descript.com/view/bJq7JV0CZaD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEpisode transcript\u003c/a\u003e (Thanks, \u003ca href=\"http://patreon.com/eurowhat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e supporters!)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NQxTJxchxvmNnRcxKNg0u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zZmNCRhxlZluO2AKNnEug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFirst Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZW4VwRoJwPHRs9kXOhyIS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSecond Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Contest Page\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 1: \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/03/30/113-container-ship-of-love/\"\u003e113: Container Ship of Love\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 2: \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/06/114-satans-glowup/\"\u003e114: Satan's Glowup\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Justin Ladia.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Graphic designer Justin Ladia joins us from Winnipeg to help us close out the first semi-final of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. North America has opinions!","date_published":"2021-04-13T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/c1b8c535-94eb-4a48-a759-75abfd0a3fe4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38441067,"duration_in_seconds":2300}]},{"id":"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38164","title":"Episode 114: Satan’s Glowup","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/114","content_text":"Ned Raggett joins us to discuss the heaven and hell aspects of Eurovision Semi-Final 1. Who knew that 2021 would be Satan's pop culture year?\n\nSatan's Glowup Summary\n\n\nWelcome back, Ned Raggett!\n\n@nedraggett | By the Bywater | Ned's Patreon | Bandcamp Daily\n\n\n\nEurovision 2021 Semi-Final 1 Part 2\n\n\nSlovenia - Ana Soklic - \"Amen\" (2:54)\n\n\"Verjamem\" at the 2012 Eurovision Semi-Final (YouTube)\n\n\n\nSweden - Tusse - \"Voices\"  (9:59)\n\n\nBlack Widow trailer (YouTube)\n\n\n\nCyprus - Elena Tsagrinou - \"El Diablo\"  (17:46)\n\n\nTacos El Diablo (Oxnard, California)\n\n\n\nNorway - TIX - \"Fallen Angel\"  (23:58)\n\n\nHit Parade: Bat Out of Hell Edition (Slate)\n\n\n\nCroatia - Albina \"Tick-Tock\"  (30:25)\n\n\nD-Side \"Pushing Me Out\" (YouTube)\n\n\n\nBelgium - Hooverphonic - \"The Wrong Place\"  (35:37)\n\n\nThe Progressive Underground's Primer to Trip-Hop (WDET)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover art (via Eurovision.tv)\n\nTop row: Bojan Simoncic | Willy Vanderperre | Panos Giannakopoulos\nBottom row: Mislav Zabarovic |  Gustav Ike \u0026amp; Streetchic Media | NRK / Julia Marie Naglestad\n\n\n\nEpisode Transcript\nSpotify Playlists: Eurovision 2021 | First Semi-Final | Second Semi-Final | Selection Season\nEurovision 2021 Contest Page\n\n\nSemi-Final 1 Part 1: 113: Container Ship of Love\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest: Ned Raggett.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNed Raggett joins us to discuss the heaven and hell aspects of Eurovision Semi-Final 1. Who knew that 2021 would be Satan's pop culture year?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSatan's Glowup Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome back, \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2020/04/21/84-what-is-poptimism/\"\u003eNed Raggett\u003c/a\u003e!\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/nedraggett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e@nedraggett\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.megaphonic.fm/bythebywater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBy the Bywater\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/nedraggett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNed's Patreon\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://daily.bandcamp.com/search?q=ned%2Braggett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBandcamp Daily\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision 2021 Semi-Final 1 Part 2\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenia - Ana Soklic - \"Amen\" (2:54)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/jEHNRKnrWiU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\"Verjamem\" at the 2012 Eurovision Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden - Tusse - \u0026quot;Voices\u0026quot;  (9:59)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/Fp9pNPdNwjI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack Widow\u003c/em\u003e trailer\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyprus - Elena Tsagrinou - \u0026quot;El Diablo\u0026quot;  (17:46)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://tacoseldiablo.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTacos El Diablo\u003c/a\u003e (Oxnard, California)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway - TIX - \u0026quot;Fallen Angel\u0026quot;  (23:58)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://slate.com/podcasts/hit-parade/2020/10/jim-steinman-made-plethora-of-pompous-pop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHit Parade: Bat Out of Hell Edition\u003c/a\u003e (Slate)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCroatia - Albina \u0026quot;Tick-Tock\u0026quot;  (30:25)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/-C5ndz-k36s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eD-Side \"Pushing Me Out\"\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgium - Hooverphonic - \u0026quot;The Wrong Place\u0026quot;  (35:37)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://wdet.org/posts/2020/10/15/90157-the-progressive-undergrounds-primer-to-trip-hop/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Progressive Underground's Primer to Trip-Hop\u003c/a\u003e (WDET)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art (via Eurovision.tv)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop row: Bojan Simoncic | Willy Vanderperre | Panos Giannakopoulos\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom row: Mislav Zabarovic |  Gustav Ike \u0026amp; Streetchic Media | NRK / Julia Marie Naglestad\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.descript.com/view/GKVy1ykMVZn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEpisode Transcript\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NQxTJxchxvmNnRcxKNg0u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zZmNCRhxlZluO2AKNnEug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFirst Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZW4VwRoJwPHRs9kXOhyIS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSecond Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Contest Page\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 1 Part 1: \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/03/30/113-container-ship-of-love/\"\u003e113: Container Ship of Love\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Ned Raggett.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Ned Raggett joins us to discuss the heaven and hell aspects of Eurovision Semi-Final 1. Who knew that 2021 would be Satan's pop culture year?","date_published":"2021-04-06T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/116021e4-cebc-40ee-ac2c-bdafd43b1bd7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45353607,"duration_in_seconds":2732}]},{"id":"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38150","title":"Episode 113: Container Ship of Love","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/113","content_text":"A container ship of 40 39 songs heads to Rotterdam for Eurovision 2021! Chris King joins us to discuss entries from Australia, Ireland, Lithuania, North Macedonia, and Russia.\n\nContainer Ship of Love Summary\n\n\nNews (1:04)\n\nWe have a Patreon now!\nBelarus out\nRock the Roof\nEurovision Spain Online PreParty April 24\n\n\n\nWelcome back, Chris King! (6:26)\n\n\n@ckingsc on Twitter\n\n\n\nEurovision 2021 Semi-Final 1 Part 1\n\n\nAustralia - Montaigne - \"Technicolour\" (7:27)\n\n\"metal peach embodies technicolour\" (Twitter)\n\n\n\nIreland - Lesley Roy - \"Maps\" (15:36)\n\n\nPopDirt's Lesley Roy archive circa 2009 (PopDirt)\n\n\n\nLithuania - The ROOP - \"Discoteque\" (21:10)\n\n\nYo Gabba Gabba dancing with Mya (YouTube)\n\n\n\nNorth Macedonia - Vasil - \"Here I Stand\" (27:36)\n\n\nHoneyland trailer (YouTube)\n\n\n\nRussia - Manizha - \"Russian Woman\" (33:12)\n\n\nRussia's Tajik-born Eurovision star on the abuse she's received (BBC)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover art\n\nTop row: Jess Gleeson | Martin Trajanovski | Egor Shabanov\nBottom row: Vaidas Jokubauskas | Ruth Medjber\n\n\n\nEpisode Transcript (Descript)\nSpotify Playlists: Eurovision 2021 | First Semi-Final | Second Semi-Final\nEurovision 2021 Contest Page\nSpecial Guest: Chris King.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA container ship of \u003cdel\u003e40\u003c/del\u003e 39 songs heads to Rotterdam for Eurovision 2021! Chris King joins us to discuss entries from Australia, Ireland, Lithuania, North Macedonia, and Russia.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContainer Ship of Love Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews (1:04)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe have a \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/eurowhat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e now!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelarus out\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock the Roof\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Spain Online PreParty April 24\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome back, Chris King! (6:26)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ckingsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e@ckingsc\u003c/a\u003e on Twitter\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision 2021 Semi-Final 1 Part 1\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia - Montaigne - \"Technicolour\" (7:27)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/actualmontaigne/status/1373236639246413826?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\"metal peach embodies technicolour\"\u003c/a\u003e (Twitter)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIreland - Lesley Roy - \u0026quot;Maps\u0026quot; (15:36)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://popdirt.com/tag/lesley-roy/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePopDirt's Lesley Roy archive circa 2009\u003c/a\u003e (PopDirt)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania - The ROOP - \u0026quot;Discoteque\u0026quot; (21:10)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/QpQi1xJv-Vc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYo Gabba Gabba\u003c/a\u003e dancing with Mya (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth Macedonia - Vasil - \u0026quot;Here I Stand\u0026quot; (27:36)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/B27ORUHlp6E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoneyland\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e trailer (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussia - Manizha - \u0026quot;Russian Woman\u0026quot; (33:12)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-56501561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRussia's Tajik-born Eurovision star on the abuse she's received\u003c/a\u003e (BBC)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop row: Jess Gleeson | Martin Trajanovski | Egor Shabanov\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom row: Vaidas Jokubauskas | Ruth Medjber\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://share.descript.com/view/NaAla805e4X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEpisode Transcript\u003c/a\u003e (Descript)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NQxTJxchxvmNnRcxKNg0u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zZmNCRhxlZluO2AKNnEug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFirst Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZW4VwRoJwPHRs9kXOhyIS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSecond Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Contest Page\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Chris King.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"A container ship of 39 songs heads to Eurovision! Chris King joins us to discuss Australia, Ireland, Lithuania, North Macedonia, and Russia.","date_published":"2021-03-30T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/406811aa-3c3c-4e0c-a85a-8a5b3a80737a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43245891,"duration_in_seconds":2601}]},{"id":"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38141","title":"Episode 112: A Whole Thing","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/112","content_text":"All Eurovision 2021 songs are in! (Except Belarus... that's a whole thing...) We discuss the latest entries and think about promo season.\n\nA Whole Thing Summary\n\n\nSelection season is over! (1:48)\n\nAzerbaijan salutes(?) \"Mata Hari\"\nGeorgia's Tornike sings to \"You\"\nIs Malta #DestinedForGreatness with \"Je Me Casse\"?\n\n\n\nControversies (it's a whole thing...): North Macedonia, Russia, Belarus (11:40)\nWhat does Eurovision promo season look like for 2021? (16:22)\nAnnouncement: We've launched a Patreon! (22:59)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover art: Carlton Agus | İctimai Television (İTV) | Giorgi Tsaava\nSpotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Croatia | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | France | Lithuania | Norway | Portugal | Sweden\nEurovision 2021 Calendar\n#99: Merry FiKmas\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAll Eurovision 2021 songs are in! (Except Belarus... that's a whole thing...) We discuss the latest entries and think about promo season.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Whole Thing Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelection season is over! (1:48)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzerbaijan salutes(?) \"Mata Hari\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorgia's Tornike sings to \"You\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs Malta #DestinedForGreatness with \"Je Me Casse\"?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControversies (it\u0026#39;s a whole thing...): North Macedonia, Russia, Belarus (11:40)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does Eurovision promo season look like for 2021? (16:22)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnouncement: \u003ca href=\"https://pateron.com/eurowhat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWe\u0026#39;ve launched a Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! (22:59)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art: \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/mediacentre/gallery/destiny-malta-2021\"\u003eCarlton Agus\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/mediacentre/gallery/efendi-azerbaijan-2021\"\u003eİctimai Television (İTV)\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/mediacentre/gallery/tornike-kipiani-georgia-2021\"\u003eGiorgi Tsaava\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/043mtdhTaGkNG3aVgbPMgG?si=AqhGiWk_QZuntjWGrp8cSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlbania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Cj7ozxsE4L7lGPttgSIxX?si=yHD3lGXxTxOArdNQe7BtIA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCroatia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/354D6BCVpDEnLTEUTODEsv?si=iO5a2J0yTryXkR6GdqlxCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDenmark\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09QVsFyGlQg65c55QXtmGJ?si=uBpirpUSRL2g9_Nahx9pNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEstonia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QyUgRTQXjwQXTF4z2Fhd3?si=UT5cs6JxSMmFNI-6_rPh7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinland\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oNJrj7tldDNEIYp5kknmx?si=FKXaTMNtT0OBzWGXws3g4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrance\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ib3WlMTIBMFd10elsSB83?si=2cHaiVypR1qgG5bRmzWf-w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLithuania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HNFY5oItbnEmkVsTrEZnQ?si=Nji4BNm0QFiYAcWBPo0vzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNorway\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4uGtwWbp924QRrU8crE9ko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePortugal\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56fwF4kTol3m4FDSMS46Ou?si=eLIoa13qRMiDIeah-pQNYw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSweden\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Calendar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2020/12/01/99-merry-fikmas/\"\u003e#99: Merry FiKmas\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"All Eurovision 2021 songs are in! (Except Belarus... that's a whole thing...). We discuss the latest entries and think about promo season.","date_published":"2021-03-23T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/4fc514a9-3445-44db-8c2d-ae12b52856b1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25148611,"duration_in_seconds":1469}]},{"id":"https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38126","title":"Episode 111: The Homestretch","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/111","content_text":"We're in the homestretch of an unusual Eurovision Selection Season. Melfest is the main event, new songs, scandals... ok, maybe not so unusual...\n\nThe Homestretch Summary\n\n\n\"Husavik\" Awards Watch: The Grammy Awards and the Oscars (1:12)\nThe Last Week of Eurovision 2021 Selection Season\n\nTuesday: Belarus potentially disqualified (5:43)\nWednesday song drops: (11:20)\n\nAustria's Vincent Bueno \"Amen\"\nGreece's Stefania \"Last Dance\"\nSwitzerland's Gjon's Tears \"Tout L'Univers\"\nBulgaria's VICTORIA's \"Growing Up is Getting Old\"\n\n\n\nThursday song drops: (23:54)\n\n\nUnited Kingdom's James Newman \"Embers\"\nNorth Macedonia's Vasil Garvanliev \"Here I Stand\"\n\n\n\nFriday song drops: (32:25)\n\n\nPoland's Rafal \"The Ride\"\nLatvia's Samanta Tina \"The Moon is Rising\"\n\n\n\nSaturday's Songs: (39:00)\n\n\nSweden's Melfest Final chooses Tusse's \"Voices\"\nIceland's Daði \u0026amp; Gagnamagnið \"10 Years\"\n\n\n\n\n\nComing Up: Heads of Delegations, Georgia, Malta, and Azerbaijan (50:52)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover art Stina Stjernkvist / SVT\nSpotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Croatia | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | France | Lithuania | Norway | Portugal | Sweden\nEurovision 2021 Calendar\nThe Museum of Whales You Will Never See (Penguin/Random House)\nThe Warsaw Neon Museum (Atlas Obscura)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe're in the homestretch of an unusual Eurovision Selection Season. Melfest is the main event, new songs, scandals... ok, maybe not so unusual...\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Homestretch Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Husavik\" Awards Watch: The Grammy Awards and the \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/C0b2PS40Fgg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOscars\u003c/a\u003e (1:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Last Week of Eurovision 2021 Selection Season\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuesday: Belarus potentially disqualified (5:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWednesday song drops: (11:20)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustria's Vincent Bueno \"Amen\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreece's Stefania \"Last Dance\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitzerland's Gjon's Tears \"Tout L'Univers\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulgaria's VICTORIA's \"Growing Up is Getting Old\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThursday song drops: (23:54)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited Kingdom's James Newman \"Embers\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth Macedonia's Vasil Garvanliev \"Here I Stand\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday song drops: (32:25)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoland's Rafal \"The Ride\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatvia's Samanta Tina \"The Moon is Rising\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday\u0026#39;s Songs: (39:00)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden's Melfest Final chooses Tusse's \"Voices\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIceland's Daði \u0026amp; Gagnamagnið \"10 Years\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing Up: Heads of Delegations, Georgia, Malta, and Azerbaijan (50:52)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/gallery/backstage-before-the-final-of-melodifestivalen-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStina Stjernkvist / SVT\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/043mtdhTaGkNG3aVgbPMgG?si=AqhGiWk_QZuntjWGrp8cSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlbania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Cj7ozxsE4L7lGPttgSIxX?si=yHD3lGXxTxOArdNQe7BtIA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCroatia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/354D6BCVpDEnLTEUTODEsv?si=iO5a2J0yTryXkR6GdqlxCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDenmark\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09QVsFyGlQg65c55QXtmGJ?si=uBpirpUSRL2g9_Nahx9pNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEstonia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QyUgRTQXjwQXTF4z2Fhd3?si=UT5cs6JxSMmFNI-6_rPh7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinland\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oNJrj7tldDNEIYp5kknmx?si=FKXaTMNtT0OBzWGXws3g4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrance\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ib3WlMTIBMFd10elsSB83?si=2cHaiVypR1qgG5bRmzWf-w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLithuania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HNFY5oItbnEmkVsTrEZnQ?si=Nji4BNm0QFiYAcWBPo0vzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNorway\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4uGtwWbp924QRrU8crE9ko?si=sXlKkAgIQlGptSYo7lmS1Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePortugal\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56fwF4kTol3m4FDSMS46Ou?si=eLIoa13qRMiDIeah-pQNYw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSweden\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Calendar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/617712/the-museum-of-whales-you-will-never-see-by-a-kendra-greene/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Museum of Whales You Will Never See\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e (Penguin/Random House)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-neon-museum-warsaw-poland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Warsaw Neon Museum\u003c/a\u003e (Atlas Obscura)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We're in the homestretch of an unusual Eurovision Selection Season. Melfest is the main event, new songs, scandals... maybe not unusual...","date_published":"2021-03-16T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/fef23241-da5e-40ae-92a2-e9f37e020a5a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":52012115,"duration_in_seconds":3148}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38082","title":"Episode 110: Oops! All Songs!","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/110","content_text":"Oops! Everyone looked at the calendar and realized Eurovision entries are due next week! We give a first listen to 25% of the 2021 field.\n\nOops! All Songs! Summary\n\n\nSongs Dropping All Over Thursday and Friday\n\nBelgium is \"The Wrong Place\" for Hooverphonic (1:57)\nRemember Romania's Roxen? She has \"Amnesia\" (5:13)\nThe Netherlands gives \"Birth of a New Age\" from Jeangu Macrooy (8:02)\nPhilipp Kirkorov, in association with Philipp Kirkorov and the Dream Team, presents Philipp Kirkorov's \"Sugar\" by Moldova's Natalia Gordienko (a Philipp Kirkorov production) (10:39)\nAustralia's Montaigne sees in \"Technicolour\" (19:11)\nSerbia goes \"Loco Loco\" for Hurricane (22:04)\n\n\n\nSuper Saturday 2: The Revenge!\n\n\nUku Suviste is \"The Lucky One\" to win Estonia Eesti Laul (25:48)\nDenmark goes retro with Fyr Og Flamme's  \"Øve Os På Hinanden\" (29:32)\nThe Black Mamba's \"Love is on My Side\" wins Portugal's Festival da Canção (33:57)\nItaly's Sanremo rocks out with Måneskin's \"Zitti e Buoni\" (36:39)\n\n\n\nMOAR SONGS\n\n\nFlo Rida joins Senhit for San Marino's \"Adrenalina\" (42:32)\nRussia's surprise national final picks Manizha's \"Russian Woman\" (46:20)\n\n\n\nNext week: Sweden's Melfest final and Oops! Even more songs! (51:33)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nSpotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Croatia | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | France | Italy | Lithuania | Norway | Portugal | Sweden\nEurovision 2021 Calendar\nIntro audio clip: @Xarlable (Twitter)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOops! Everyone looked at the calendar and realized Eurovision entries are due next week! We give a first listen to 25% of the 2021 field.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOops! All Songs! Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSongs Dropping All Over Thursday and Friday\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgium is \"The Wrong Place\" for Hooverphonic (1:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember Romania's Roxen? She has \"Amnesia\" (5:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Netherlands gives \"Birth of a New Age\" from Jeangu Macrooy (8:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilipp Kirkorov, in association with Philipp Kirkorov and the Dream Team, presents Philipp Kirkorov's \"Sugar\" by Moldova's Natalia Gordienko (a Philipp Kirkorov production) (10:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia's Montaigne sees in \"Technicolour\" (19:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerbia goes \"Loco Loco\" for Hurricane (22:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Saturday 2: The Revenge!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUku Suviste is \"The Lucky One\" to win Estonia Eesti Laul (25:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark goes retro with Fyr Og Flamme's  \"Øve Os På Hinanden\" (29:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Black Mamba's \"Love is on My Side\" wins Portugal's Festival da Canção (33:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly's Sanremo rocks out with Måneskin's \"Zitti e Buoni\" (36:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMOAR SONGS\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlo Rida joins Senhit for San Marino's \"Adrenalina\" (42:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussia's surprise national final picks Manizha's \"Russian Woman\" (46:20)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext week: Sweden\u0026#39;s Melfest final and Oops! Even more songs! (51:33)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/043mtdhTaGkNG3aVgbPMgG?si=AqhGiWk_QZuntjWGrp8cSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlbania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Cj7ozxsE4L7lGPttgSIxX?si=yHD3lGXxTxOArdNQe7BtIA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCroatia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/354D6BCVpDEnLTEUTODEsv?si=iO5a2J0yTryXkR6GdqlxCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDenmark\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09QVsFyGlQg65c55QXtmGJ?si=uBpirpUSRL2g9_Nahx9pNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEstonia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QyUgRTQXjwQXTF4z2Fhd3?si=UT5cs6JxSMmFNI-6_rPh7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinland\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oNJrj7tldDNEIYp5kknmx?si=FKXaTMNtT0OBzWGXws3g4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrance\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ZXun80LUcEw3XgpQsvv7M?si=QQXedbWoSECNJmTwEREhKw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eItaly\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ib3WlMTIBMFd10elsSB83?si=2cHaiVypR1qgG5bRmzWf-w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLithuania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HNFY5oItbnEmkVsTrEZnQ?si=Nji4BNm0QFiYAcWBPo0vzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNorway\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4uGtwWbp924QRrU8crE9ko?si=eJCrupC0ROmluH5GDPUNjw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePortugal\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56fwF4kTol3m4FDSMS46Ou?si=eLIoa13qRMiDIeah-pQNYw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSweden\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Calendar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntro audio clip: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Xarlable/status/1110235433487732736\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e@Xarlable\u003c/a\u003e (Twitter)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Oops! Everyone looked at the calendar and realized Eurovision entries are due next week! We give a first listen to 25% of the 2021 field.","date_published":"2021-03-09T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/04af9058-2f86-451e-81ea-adf8817ea419.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":54336797,"duration_in_seconds":3294}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38061","title":"Episode 109: Eye of the Hurricane","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/109","content_text":"It's the calm before a hurricane of Eurovision entries washes ashore for 2021. We give Cyprus, Germany, Ireland, and Slovenia a first listen.\n\nEye of the Hurricane Summary\n\n\nSong Drops\n\nCyprus summons \"El Diablo\" (1:54)\nGermany says \"I Don't Feel Hate\" (8:31)\nIreland opens up its \"Maps\" (14:49)\nSlovenia: can I get an \"Amen\"? (17:53)\n\n\n\nWeekend Recaps\n\n\nSweden's Melodifestivalen Heat 4 (21:00)\nPortugal's Festival da Canção Semi-Final 2 (24:49)\n\n\n\nComing Up This Week (28:16)\n\n\nTuesday: Italy's 71st Sanremo Music Festival starts\nThursday: Moldova, Netherlands, and (maybe?) Belarus Drop Songs\nSaturday: Estonia's Eesti Laul Final, Denmark's Melodi Grand Prix, Daði Freyr documentary on Iceland's RUV\nMonday: Russia's surprise national final; Senhit's Freaky Trip to Rotterdam concludes with San Marino's song\n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover photo RTVSLO\nSpotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Croatia | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | France | Lithuania | Norway | Portugal | Sweden\nEurovision 2021 Calendar\nZara Larsson's \"Love Me Land\" (YouTube)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt's the calm before a hurricane of Eurovision entries washes ashore for 2021. We give Cyprus, Germany, Ireland, and Slovenia a first listen.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEye of the Hurricane Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSong Drops\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyprus summons \"El Diablo\" (1:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany says \"I Don't Feel Hate\" (8:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIreland opens up its \"Maps\" (14:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenia: can I get an \"Amen\"? (17:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeekend Recaps\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden's Melodifestivalen Heat 4 (21:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal's Festival da Canção Semi-Final 2 (24:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing Up This Week (28:16)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuesday: Italy's 71st Sanremo Music Festival starts\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThursday: Moldova, Netherlands, and (maybe?) Belarus Drop Songs\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday: Estonia's Eesti Laul Final, Denmark's Melodi Grand Prix, Daði Freyr documentary on Iceland's RUV\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonday: Russia's surprise national final; Senhit's \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/U07NVYtF2QY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFreaky Trip to Rotterdam concludes\u003c/a\u003e with San Marino's song\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover photo RTVSLO\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/043mtdhTaGkNG3aVgbPMgG?si=AqhGiWk_QZuntjWGrp8cSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlbania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Cj7ozxsE4L7lGPttgSIxX?si=yHD3lGXxTxOArdNQe7BtIA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCroatia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/354D6BCVpDEnLTEUTODEsv?si=iO5a2J0yTryXkR6GdqlxCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDenmark\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09QVsFyGlQg65c55QXtmGJ?si=uBpirpUSRL2g9_Nahx9pNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEstonia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QyUgRTQXjwQXTF4z2Fhd3?si=UT5cs6JxSMmFNI-6_rPh7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinland\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oNJrj7tldDNEIYp5kknmx?si=FKXaTMNtT0OBzWGXws3g4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrance\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ib3WlMTIBMFd10elsSB83?si=2cHaiVypR1qgG5bRmzWf-w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLithuania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HNFY5oItbnEmkVsTrEZnQ?si=Nji4BNm0QFiYAcWBPo0vzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNorway\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4uGtwWbp924QRrU8crE9ko?si=UcEnExu_SOWpNSopa0Jvng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePortugal\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56fwF4kTol3m4FDSMS46Ou?si=eLIoa13qRMiDIeah-pQNYw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSweden\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Calendar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/lPPhb49rrRk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eZara Larsson's \"Love Me Land\"\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"It's the calm before a hurricane of Eurovision entries washes ashore for 2021. We give Cyprus, Germany, Ireland, and Slovenia a first listen.","date_published":"2021-03-02T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/57f089aa-544c-49f2-b589-8f3fb3b94ba1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38276708,"duration_in_seconds":2290}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38037","title":"Episode 108: Sábado Gigante","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/108","content_text":"Sábado Gigante 2021 ha quedado atrás y estamos listos para discutir un puñado de nuevas canciones de Eurovisión. Eso es todo el español que conocemos.\n\nSábado Gigante Summary\n\n\nSong Selection Updates\n\nCzech Republic releases Benny Cristo's \"OMAGA\" (1:34)\nJames Newman will represent the United Kingdom again (4:09)\nNorway's Melodi Grand Prix Final: TIX wins with \"Fallen Angel\" (6:08)\nFinland's UMK chooses \"Dark Side\" by Blind Channel (16:02)\nBlas Cantò will sing \"Voy a Quedarme\" for Spain (21:59)\n\n\n\nOther Super Saturday Happenings\n\n\nEstonia's Eesti Laul semi finals cut 24 acts to 12 (23:45)\nSweden's Melodifestivalen Heat 3 (29:48)\nPortugal's Festival da Cançao Semi 1 (33:36)\n\n\n\nComing Up This Week (37:56)\n\n\nBulgaria launches Victoria's a little dramatic feedback platform\nSerbia's Hurricane will sing \"Loco Loco\"\nCyprus releases Elena Tsagkrinou's \"El Diablo\" Wednesday\nGermany's Jendrik presents his song Thursday\nIreland's Lesley Roy debuts \"MAPS\" on Friday\nSlovenia's EMA reveals Ana Soklic's song Saturday\n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover photo Raul Tejedor / RTVE\nSpotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Croatia | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | France | Lithuania | Norway | Sweden\nEurovision 2021 Calendar\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSábado Gigante 2021 ha quedado atrás y estamos listos para discutir un puñado de nuevas canciones de Eurovisión. Eso es todo el español que conocemos.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSábado Gigante Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSong Selection Updates\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech Republic releases Benny Cristo's \"OMAGA\" (1:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJames Newman will represent the United Kingdom again (4:09)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway's Melodi Grand Prix Final: TIX wins with \"Fallen Angel\" (6:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinland's UMK chooses \"Dark Side\" by Blind Channel (16:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlas Cantò will sing \"Voy a Quedarme\" for Spain (21:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Super Saturday Happenings\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonia's Eesti Laul semi finals cut 24 acts to 12 (23:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden's Melodifestivalen Heat 3 (29:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal's Festival da Cançao Semi 1 (33:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing Up This Week (37:56)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulgaria launches Victoria's \u003ca href=\"https://bulgaria2021.com/eurovision/web/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ea little dramatic\u003c/em\u003e feedback platform\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerbia's Hurricane will sing \"Loco Loco\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyprus releases Elena Tsagkrinou's \"El Diablo\" Wednesday\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany's Jendrik presents his song Thursday\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIreland's Lesley Roy debuts \"MAPS\" on Friday\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenia's EMA reveals Ana Soklic's song Saturday\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover photo Raul Tejedor / RTVE\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/043mtdhTaGkNG3aVgbPMgG?si=AqhGiWk_QZuntjWGrp8cSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlbania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Cj7ozxsE4L7lGPttgSIxX?si=yHD3lGXxTxOArdNQe7BtIA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCroatia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/354D6BCVpDEnLTEUTODEsv?si=iO5a2J0yTryXkR6GdqlxCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDenmark\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09QVsFyGlQg65c55QXtmGJ?si=uBpirpUSRL2g9_Nahx9pNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEstonia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QyUgRTQXjwQXTF4z2Fhd3?si=UT5cs6JxSMmFNI-6_rPh7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinland\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oNJrj7tldDNEIYp5kknmx?si=FKXaTMNtT0OBzWGXws3g4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrance\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ib3WlMTIBMFd10elsSB83?si=2cHaiVypR1qgG5bRmzWf-w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLithuania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HNFY5oItbnEmkVsTrEZnQ?si=Nji4BNm0QFiYAcWBPo0vzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNorway\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56fwF4kTol3m4FDSMS46Ou?si=eLIoa13qRMiDIeah-pQNYw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSweden\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Calendar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Sábado Gigante 2021 ha quedado atrás y estamos listos para discutir un puñado de nuevas canciones de Eurovisión. Eso es todo el español que conocemos.","date_published":"2021-02-23T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/508de46a-2548-445f-9c33-035bc836584a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40422549,"duration_in_seconds":2424}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38011","title":"Episode 107: Poof, Pow, Surprise!","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/107","content_text":"Poof! Croatia has entered the Eurovision chat! Pow! Melfest names a woman! Surprise! Our first genuine \"What?!\" delivered on this show.\n\nPoof, Pow, Surprise! Summary\n\n\nNews: \"Husavik\" Awards Watch and a Rotterdam Stage Update (1:23)\nWeekend Recap\n\nCroatia's Dora selects Albina's \"Tick-Tock\" (4:54)\nSweden's Melodifestivalen Heat 2 (12:25)\nNorway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 5 (20:55)\n\n\n\nSong Updates (26:25)\n\n\nCzech Republic's Benny Cristo drops \"Omaga\"\nSong titles from North Macedonia and Moldova\nBulgaria's Victoria gets a little dramatic on YouTube\n\n\n\nTV This Week\n\n\nEstonia's Eesti Laul Semi Finals Thursday and Saturday\nFinland's UMK Picks (29:15)\nSpain's Blas Cantò will sing \"Memoria\" or \"Voy a Quedarme\" (34:17)\nPortugal's Festival da Cançao begins (35:54)\n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover photo Renato Branđolica / HRT\nSpotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Croatia | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | France | Lithuania | Norway | Sweden\nEurovision 2021 Calendar\nTuVeia's \"Bli med meg på gar’n\" performance (YouTube)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePoof! Croatia has entered the Eurovision chat! Pow! Melfest names a woman! Surprise! Our first genuine \"What?!\" delivered on this show.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePoof, Pow, Surprise! Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: \"Husavik\" Awards Watch and a Rotterdam Stage Update (1:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeekend Recap\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCroatia's Dora selects Albina's \"Tick-Tock\" (4:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden's Melodifestivalen Heat 2 (12:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 5 (20:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSong Updates (26:25)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech Republic's Benny Cristo drops \"Omaga\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSong titles from North Macedonia and Moldova\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulgaria's Victoria gets \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-6kHQHnkOY39iIurdSedWgNVkTxqzche\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ea little dramatic\u003c/em\u003e on YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTV This Week\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonia's Eesti Laul Semi Finals \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/02/02/105-ahhhhhhhh/\"\u003eThursday\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/02/09/106-determined-yet-realistic/\"\u003eSaturday\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinland's UMK Picks (29:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpain's Blas Cantò will sing \"Memoria\" or \"Voy a Quedarme\" (34:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal's Festival da Cançao begins (35:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover photo Renato Branđolica / HRT\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/043mtdhTaGkNG3aVgbPMgG?si=AqhGiWk_QZuntjWGrp8cSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlbania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Cj7ozxsE4L7lGPttgSIxX?si=yHD3lGXxTxOArdNQe7BtIA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCroatia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/354D6BCVpDEnLTEUTODEsv?si=iO5a2J0yTryXkR6GdqlxCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDenmark\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09QVsFyGlQg65c55QXtmGJ?si=uBpirpUSRL2g9_Nahx9pNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEstonia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QyUgRTQXjwQXTF4z2Fhd3?si=UT5cs6JxSMmFNI-6_rPh7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinland\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oNJrj7tldDNEIYp5kknmx?si=FKXaTMNtT0OBzWGXws3g4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrance\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ib3WlMTIBMFd10elsSB83?si=2cHaiVypR1qgG5bRmzWf-w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLithuania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HNFY5oItbnEmkVsTrEZnQ?si=Nji4BNm0QFiYAcWBPo0vzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNorway\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56fwF4kTol3m4FDSMS46Ou?si=eLIoa13qRMiDIeah-pQNYw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSweden\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Calendar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/C0DGH9K7IHQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTuVeia's \"Bli med meg på gar’n\" performance\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Poof! Croatia has entered the Eurovision chat! Pow! Melfest names a woman! Surprise! Our first genuine \"What?!\" delivered on this show.","date_published":"2021-02-16T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/6155c257-4df6-493d-9595-a0eed03b2578.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34091637,"duration_in_seconds":2507}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37937","title":"Episode 106: Determined Yet Realistic","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/106","content_text":"Lithuania and Ukraine have determined their entries and Eurovision gets realistic about its scenarios for Rotterdam.\n\nDetermined Yet Realistic Summary\n\n\nNews (1:04)\n\nÖrs Siklósi of AWS (Hungary 2018)\nEurovision Scenario A off the table\n\"Husavik\" Awards Watch\nUkraine selects \"Shum\" for Go_A\nGermany selects Jendrik\n\n\n\nRecaps\n\n\nLithuania definitively chooses The ROOP's \"Discoteque\" (11:50)\nSweden's Melfest Heat 1 (14:30)\nNorway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 4 (20:48)\n\n\n\nComing Up (28:55)\n\n\nDenmark will release Melodi Grand Prix entries Wednesday\nSpain will release Blas Cantó's \"Memoria\" and \"Voy a Quedarme\" Wednesday\nSlovenia and Serbia change up their selection processes\nRuPaul's Drag Race UK will host the RuRuvision Song Contest\nCroatia's Dora takes place Saturday\n\n\n\nOur picks for Estonia's Eesti Laul Semi-Final 2 (35:05)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover photo: E. Blaževič / LRT\nSpotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Croatia | Estonia | Finland | France |  Lithuania | Norway | Sweden\nEurovision 2021 Calendar\nTicket refund/resale info (Eurovision.tv)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLithuania and Ukraine have determined their entries and Eurovision gets realistic about its scenarios for Rotterdam.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetermined Yet Realistic Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews (1:04)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÖrs Siklósi of AWS (Hungary 2018)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Scenario A off the table\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Husavik\" Awards Watch\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkraine selects \"Shum\" for Go_A\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany selects Jendrik\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecaps\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania definitively chooses The ROOP's \"Discoteque\" (11:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden's Melfest Heat 1 (14:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 4 (20:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing Up (28:55)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark will release Melodi Grand Prix entries Wednesday\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpain will release Blas Cantó's \"Memoria\" and \"Voy a Quedarme\" Wednesday\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenia and Serbia change up their selection processes\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuPaul's Drag Race UK will host the RuRuvision Song Contest\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCroatia's Dora takes place Saturday\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur picks for Estonia\u0026#39;s Eesti Laul Semi-Final 2 (35:05)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/veidai/14/1338467/stipri-energija-ir-chemija-ekspertai-the-roop-diskotekai-eurovizijoje-prognozuoja-aukstumas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eE. Blaževič / LRT\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/043mtdhTaGkNG3aVgbPMgG?si=AqhGiWk_QZuntjWGrp8cSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlbania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Cj7ozxsE4L7lGPttgSIxX?si=yHD3lGXxTxOArdNQe7BtIA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCroatia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09QVsFyGlQg65c55QXtmGJ?si=uBpirpUSRL2g9_Nahx9pNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEstonia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QyUgRTQXjwQXTF4z2Fhd3?si=UT5cs6JxSMmFNI-6_rPh7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinland\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oNJrj7tldDNEIYp5kknmx?si=FKXaTMNtT0OBzWGXws3g4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrance\u003c/a\u003e |  \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ib3WlMTIBMFd10elsSB83?si=2cHaiVypR1qgG5bRmzWf-w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLithuania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HNFY5oItbnEmkVsTrEZnQ?si=Nji4BNm0QFiYAcWBPo0vzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNorway\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56fwF4kTol3m4FDSMS46Ou?si=0heZ6UcnQZ20li3SGRY-kA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSweden\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Calendar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTicket refund/resale info\u003c/a\u003e (Eurovision.tv)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Lithuania and Ukraine have determined their entries and Eurovision gets realistic about its scenarios for Rotterdam.","date_published":"2021-02-09T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/bd994dfc-ce9a-4d30-bea4-da88b168a822.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39526743,"duration_in_seconds":2891}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37922","title":"Episode 105: AHHHHHHHH!","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/105","content_text":"We try to keep calm as we discuss the live audience at France's Eurovision final, Sweden's Melfest \"plan\" and make our picks for Eesti Laul Semi 1.\n\nAHHHHHHHH! Summary\n\n\nFrance chooses Barbara Pravi's \"Voila\" (1:17)\nNorway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 3 Recap (8:44)\nLithuania's Pabandom is Naujo! Semi-Final Recap (12:41)\nCould Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga get a Golden Globe nomination? (15:50)\nWhat is Sweden's plan for this year's Melodifestivalen? (21:47)\nOther news: Senhit's \"Alcohol is Free\"; Croatia tweaks Dora; Bulgaria's a little dramatic; Iceland's song date (26:33)\nOur picks for Estonia's Eesti Laul Semi-Final 1 (31:37)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover art: Screen from France 2/YouTube\nSpotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Estonia | Finland | France | Lithuania | Norway\nEurovision 2021 Calendar\nPia Zadora's famously bought Golden Globe was not bought, Pia Zadora continues to insist (The Dissolve)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe try to keep calm as we discuss the live audience at France's Eurovision final, Sweden's Melfest \"plan\" and make our picks for Eesti Laul Semi 1.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAHHHHHHHH! Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrance\u003c/strong\u003e chooses \u003cstrong\u003eBarbara Pravi's \"Voila\"\u003c/strong\u003e (1:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorway's\u003c/strong\u003e Melodi Grand Prix Heat 3 Recap (8:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLithuania's\u003c/strong\u003e Pabandom is Naujo! Semi-Final Recap (12:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCould \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2020/07/03/89-12-points-fire-saga/\"\u003eEurovision: The Story of Fire Saga\u003c/a\u003e get a Golden Globe nomination? (15:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is \u003cstrong\u003eSweden's\u003c/strong\u003e plan for this year's Melodifestivalen? (21:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther news: \u003cstrong\u003eSenhit's\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyRiyJ6DlR4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\"Alcohol is Free\"\u003c/a\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003eCroatia\u003c/strong\u003e tweaks Dora; \u003cstrong\u003eBulgaria's\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ea little dramatic\u003c/em\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003eIceland's\u003c/strong\u003e song date (26:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur picks for \u003cstrong\u003eEstonia's\u003c/strong\u003e Eesti Laul Semi-Final 1 (31:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art: Screen from France 2/YouTube\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/043mtdhTaGkNG3aVgbPMgG?si=AqhGiWk_QZuntjWGrp8cSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlbania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09QVsFyGlQg65c55QXtmGJ?si=uBpirpUSRL2g9_Nahx9pNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEstonia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QyUgRTQXjwQXTF4z2Fhd3?si=UT5cs6JxSMmFNI-6_rPh7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinland\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oNJrj7tldDNEIYp5kknmx?si=FKXaTMNtT0OBzWGXws3g4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrance\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ib3WlMTIBMFd10elsSB83?si=2cHaiVypR1qgG5bRmzWf-w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLithuania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HNFY5oItbnEmkVsTrEZnQ?si=Nji4BNm0QFiYAcWBPo0vzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNorway\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Calendar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://thedissolve.com/news/4415-pia-zadora-famously-bought-golden-globe-was-not-bo/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePia Zadora's famously bought Golden Globe was not bought, Pia Zadora continues to insist\u003c/a\u003e (The Dissolve)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We try to keep calm as we discuss the live audience at France's Eurovision final, Sweden's Melfest \"plan\" and make our picks for Eesti Laul Semi 1.","date_published":"2021-02-02T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/20d1bdf7-c28a-454f-bf36-d409e6ce425a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37937601,"duration_in_seconds":2582}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37903","title":"Episode 104: Où est la Discoteque?","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/104","content_text":"Norway opts for a preliminary \"Hero\", Lithuania takes us to the \"Discoteque\", and France gets ready for you to decide their Eurovision entry.\n\nOù est la Discoteque? Summary\n\n\nIsrael selects \"Set Me Free\" for Eden Alene (1:27)\nOther news: Vasil is back for North Macedonia, Portugal and Finland release songs, Cyprus drops in February (4:49)\nLithuania Pabandom is Naujo Week 2: The ROOP visits the \"Discoteque\" (7:04)\nNorway Melodi Grand Prix: Raylee is a \"Hero\", Mike is a villain (11:46)\nFrance C'est Vous Qui Décidez Preview (22:24)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover art: NRK (screen)\nSpotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Estonia | Finland | France | Lithuania | Norway\nEurovision 2021 Calendar\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNorway opts for a preliminary \"Hero\", Lithuania takes us to the \"Discoteque\", and France gets ready for you to decide their Eurovision entry.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOù est la Discoteque? Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsrael\u003c/strong\u003e selects \u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/opmTs9uvENI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSet Me Free\u003c/a\u003e\"\u003c/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eEden Alene\u003c/strong\u003e (1:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther news: \u003cstrong\u003eVasil\u003c/strong\u003e is back for \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Macedonia\u003c/strong\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDvw0hgcrBM\u0026amp;list=PLMedIwg0kZw-d5s46chcfLd5W4Y8AYuZ_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortugal\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFinland\u003c/strong\u003e release songs, \u003cstrong\u003eCyprus\u003c/strong\u003e drops in February (4:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLithuania\u003c/strong\u003e Pabandom is Naujo Week 2: The ROOP visits the \"Discoteque\" (7:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorway\u003c/strong\u003e Melodi Grand Prix: Raylee is a \"Hero\", Mike is a villain (11:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrance\u003c/strong\u003e C'est Vous Qui Décidez Preview (22:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art: NRK (screen)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/043mtdhTaGkNG3aVgbPMgG?si=AqhGiWk_QZuntjWGrp8cSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlbania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09QVsFyGlQg65c55QXtmGJ?si=uBpirpUSRL2g9_Nahx9pNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEstonia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QyUgRTQXjwQXTF4z2Fhd3?si=UT5cs6JxSMmFNI-6_rPh7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinland\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oNJrj7tldDNEIYp5kknmx?si=FKXaTMNtT0OBzWGXws3g4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrance\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ib3WlMTIBMFd10elsSB83?si=2cHaiVypR1qgG5bRmzWf-w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLithuania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HNFY5oItbnEmkVsTrEZnQ?si=Nji4BNm0QFiYAcWBPo0vzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNorway\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Calendar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Norway opts for a preliminary \"Hero\", Lithuania takes us to the \"Discoteque\", and France gets ready for you to decide their Eurovision entry.","date_published":"2021-01-26T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/cf80ee3d-fefd-40e7-beb5-1a03db8c69a0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26661641,"duration_in_seconds":1905}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37884","title":"Episode 103: Pabandom is When?","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/103","content_text":"Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo and Norway's Melodi Grand Prix have begun and we are optimistic about Eurovision Selection Season 2021.\n\nPabandom is When Summary\n\n\nProcess updates: France has a date, Finland has a slate, Israel has to adjust, Italy's gonna Italy (1:36)\nLithuania's Pabandom is Naujo Heat 1 (9:47)\nNorway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 1 (17:07)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover photo D. Umbraso / LRT\nSpotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Estonia | Finland | France | Lithuania | Norway\nEurovision 2021 Calendar\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLithuania's Pabandom is Naujo and Norway's Melodi Grand Prix have begun and we are optimistic about Eurovision Selection Season 2021.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePabandom is When Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess updates: France has a date, Finland has a slate, Israel has to adjust, Italy's gonna Italy (1:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania's Pabandom is Naujo Heat 1 (9:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 1 (17:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover photo \u003ca href=\"https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/muzika/680/1318233/prasidejo-eurovizinis-surmulys-filmuojama-pirmoji-nacionalines-eurovizijos-atrankos-laida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eD. Umbraso / LRT\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/043mtdhTaGkNG3aVgbPMgG?si=AqhGiWk_QZuntjWGrp8cSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlbania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09QVsFyGlQg65c55QXtmGJ?si=uBpirpUSRL2g9_Nahx9pNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEstonia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QyUgRTQXjwQXTF4z2Fhd3?si=UT5cs6JxSMmFNI-6_rPh7A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinland\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oNJrj7tldDNEIYp5kknmx?si=FKXaTMNtT0OBzWGXws3g4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrance\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ib3WlMTIBMFd10elsSB83?si=2cHaiVypR1qgG5bRmzWf-w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLithuania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HNFY5oItbnEmkVsTrEZnQ?si=Nji4BNm0QFiYAcWBPo0vzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNorway\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Calendar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo and Norway's Melodi Grand Prix have begun and we are optimistic about Eurovision Selection Season 2021.","date_published":"2021-01-19T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/a7165ca9-52ce-45e3-9b77-26f23a4967ee.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25938143,"duration_in_seconds":1781}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37873","title":"Episode 102: Hoe is de Zorg?","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/102","content_text":"We have songs to talk about! Israel and Norway have Eurovision tracks in the wild while we consider the optics of putting on the Contest amid a pandemic.\n\nHoe is de Zorg Summary\n\n\nProcess updates: Greece, France, Finland, Sweden (1:25)\nIsrael: Three songs (leaked) for Eden (7:18)\nTV This Weekend: Norway's NRK Melodi Grand Prix and Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo (19:01)\nWhat are the four Eurovision scenarios? (28:13)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover Photo by Max van den Oetelaar on Unsplash\nSpotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Estonia| France | Norway\nEurovision 2021 Calendar\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe have songs to talk about! Israel and Norway have Eurovision tracks in the wild while we consider the optics of putting on the Contest amid a pandemic.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHoe is de Zorg Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess updates: Greece, \u003ca href=\"https://escbubble.com/2021/01/what-will-the-french-final-look-like/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrance\u003c/a\u003e, Finland, Sweden (1:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsrael: Three songs (\u003ca href=\"https://www.israelhayom.co.il/article/837121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eleaked\u003c/a\u003e) for Eden (7:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTV This Weekend: Norway's \u003ca href=\"https://tv.nrk.no/serie/melodi-grand-prix-tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNRK Melodi Grand Prix\u003c/a\u003e and Lithuania's \u003ca href=\"https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/tiesiogiai/lrt-televizija\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePabandom is Naujo\u003c/a\u003e (19:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/the-4-ways-to-make-eurovision-2021-happen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efour Eurovision scenarios\u003c/a\u003e? (28:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePhoto by\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@maxvdo?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMax van den Oetelaar\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e on\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/043mtdhTaGkNG3aVgbPMgG?si=AqhGiWk_QZuntjWGrp8cSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlbania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09QVsFyGlQg65c55QXtmGJ?si=uBpirpUSRL2g9_Nahx9pNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEstonia\u003c/a\u003e| \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oNJrj7tldDNEIYp5kknmx?si=FKXaTMNtT0OBzWGXws3g4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrance\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HNFY5oItbnEmkVsTrEZnQ?si=Nji4BNm0QFiYAcWBPo0vzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNorway\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEurovision 2021 Calendar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We have songs to talk about! Israel and Norway have Eurovision tracks in the wild while we consider the optics of putting on the Contest amid a pandemic.","date_published":"2021-01-12T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/6932e5bf-21e3-44b9-ae07-00181a163b38.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29222211,"duration_in_seconds":2111}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37852","title":"Episode 101: Disco Toilet","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/101","content_text":"From Albania's FiK selection to Senhit's latest disco cover to the results of ESC 250, we discuss a lot of Eurovision news from over the holidays.\n\nDisco Toilet Summary\n\n\nAnxhela Peristeri wins Albania's Festivali i Këngës with \"Karma\" (1:41)\nSelection season updates (10:10)\n\nLithuania, Croatia, and Italy announce contestants\nBelarus is open for submissions\nSerbia's Hurricane and Ireland's Lesley Roy are coming back\nSpain will use a national final for Blas Cantó's song\nIsrael announces three songs for Eden Alene\nSlovenia will use EMA to select Ana Soklic's song\nSan Marino's Senhit covers Abba's \"Waterloo\"\nIceland's Daði needs a choir (Google Drive)\n\n\n\nESC 250 Results and Analysis (25:07)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover screen from RTSH / YouTube\nSpotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Estonia | France\nEuroWhat's On 2021 Calendar\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Albania's FiK selection to Senhit's latest disco cover to the results of ESC 250, we discuss a lot of Eurovision news from over the holidays.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDisco Toilet Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnxhela Peristeri wins Albania's Festivali i Këngës with \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/CqeSZlS41S0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\"Karma\"\u003c/a\u003e (1:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelection season updates (10:10)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania, Croatia, and Italy announce contestants\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.tvr.by/special/evrovidenie-2021/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBelarus is open for submissions\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/serbiaesc/status/1339541049983848449?s=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSerbia's Hurricane\u003c/a\u003e and Ireland's Lesley Roy are coming back\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpain will use a national final for Blas Cantó's song\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsrael announces \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ6cmrAE4o0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethree songs for Eden\u003c/a\u003e Alene\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenia will use EMA to select Ana Soklic's song\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSan Marino's \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/0KVSTRSMGfk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSenhit covers Abba's \"Waterloo\"\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIceland's \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/dadimakesmusic/status/1346124764092506114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDaði needs a choir\u003c/a\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/145E5L4Mmpy-_qJ82WhLr3r8TA7-S38dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGoogle Drive\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESC 250 \u003ca href=\"https://songfestival.be/en/top-250-2020/de-esc-top-250-in-feiten-en-cijfers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eResults and Analysis\u003c/a\u003e (25:07)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover screen from RTSH / YouTube\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/043mtdhTaGkNG3aVgbPMgG?si=AqhGiWk_QZuntjWGrp8cSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlbania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09QVsFyGlQg65c55QXtmGJ?si=uBpirpUSRL2g9_Nahx9pNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEstonia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oNJrj7tldDNEIYp5kknmx?si=FKXaTMNtT0OBzWGXws3g4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrance\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/watch-eurovision-song-contest/\"\u003eEuroWhat's On 2021 Calendar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"From Albania's FiK selection to Senhit's latest disco cover to the results of ESC 250, we discuss a lot of Eurovision news from over the holidays.","date_published":"2021-01-05T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/2d69bcc4-c961-4e15-ab80-4b0658ee76de.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32172493,"duration_in_seconds":2283}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37771","title":"Episode 100: Spotify Warped","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/100","content_text":"We're celebrating 100 episodes and the end of 2020! After checking the news, we look at our Spotify Wrapped, ESC250 ballots, and our origin stories.\n\n100: Spotify Warped Summary\n\n\nEurovision at the Grammys (1:41)\nNew Eurovision Logo for 2021 (5:05)\nSelection updates: Israel, Estonia, France, Sweden, Portugal, Croatia, Italy (6:31)\nFestivali i Këngës Picks (11:49)\nSpotify Wrapped or Warped? (22:04)\nOur ESC250 Ballots (30:30)\nHow did we get radicalized into Eurovision? (35:50)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nA Data-Driven Identity for the Eurovision Song Contest That Unites and Celebrates (Clever Franke Eurovision logo case study)\nSpotify Playlists: Albania | Estonia | France | Selection Season 2021\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe're celebrating 100 episodes and the end of 2020! After checking the news, we look at our Spotify Wrapped, ESC250 ballots, and our origin stories.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e100: Spotify Warped Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision at the Grammys (1:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Eurovision Logo for 2021 (5:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelection updates: Israel, Estonia, France, Sweden, Portugal, Croatia, Italy (6:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFestivali i Këngës Picks (11:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Wrapped or Warped? (22:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur ESC250 Ballots (30:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did we get radicalized into Eurovision? (35:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLinks\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cleverfranke.com/work/eurovision\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eA Data-Driven Identity for the Eurovision Song Contest That Unites and Celebrates\u003c/a\u003e (Clever Franke Eurovision logo case study)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify Playlists: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/043mtdhTaGkNG3aVgbPMgG?si=dwqRaNRJTbSJmQfGAbq03A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlbania\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09QVsFyGlQg65c55QXtmGJ?si=NOoHipTJRu-K2Fp-VbdoUw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEstonia\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oNJrj7tldDNEIYp5kknmx?si=q2qIdjRWQcysVvLv6--yJA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFrance\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=-zbyoQIMT1yXtzV5pFf-PA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelection Season 2021\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We're celebrating 100 episodes and the end of 2020! After checking the news, we look at our Spotify Wrapped, ESC250 ballots, and our origin stories.","date_published":"2020-12-15T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/43897a9c-88d0-4551-8319-90629ea695c7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38125825,"duration_in_seconds":2579}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37754","title":"Episode 99: Merry FiKmas","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/99","content_text":"Eurovision season usually begins in December with Albania's Festivali i Këngës, sometimes known as FiKmas. We dig into FiK's history.\n\nMerry FiKmas Summary\n\n\nEurovision 2021 Updates: Semi-Final Allocations and Plan C Videos (2:49)\nArtist Updates (7:52)\n\nCyprus will send Elena Tsagkrinou with \"El Diablo\"\nBulgaria's VICTORIA floats \"Ugly Cry\" for consideration\nSenhit covers \"Amar Pelos Dois\"\nDamir won't represent Croatia; Aksel won't represent Finland\nThe ROOP will compete in Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo\n\n\n\nNational Selection Updates (16:53)\n\n\nFrance's National Final coming in January\nNorway expands Melodi Grand Prix 2021\nUpcoming drops: Sweden's Melodifestivalen Acts, Estonia's Eesti Laul songs\n\n\n\nMain Topic: Albania's Festivali i Këngës and How to Open Up (25:36)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover Image by Peggy and Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay\nEurovision Selection Season 2021 Playlist (Spotify)\n#71: Sticks Nix FiK Picks\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEurovision season usually begins in December with Albania's Festivali i Këngës, sometimes known as FiKmas. We dig into FiK's history.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMerry FiKmas Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision 2021 Updates: Semi-Final Allocations and Plan C Videos (2:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist Updates (7:52)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyprus will send Elena Tsagkrinou with \"El Diablo\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulgaria's VICTORIA floats \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/9l8HFrI_GGA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\"Ugly Cry\"\u003c/a\u003e for consideration\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSenhit covers \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/-oInARoLscM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\"Amar Pelos Dois\"\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamir won't represent Croatia; Aksel won't represent Finland\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ROOP will compete in Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational Selection Updates (16:53)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrance's National Final coming in January\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway expands Melodi Grand Prix 2021\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpcoming drops: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/melfest_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSweden's Melodifestivalen Acts\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://etv.err.ee/1160869/uus-eesti-laul-2021-start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEstonia's Eesti Laul songs\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Topic: Albania\u0026#39;s Festivali i Këngës and How to Open Up (25:36)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCover \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eImage by \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://pixabay.com/users/peggy_marco-1553824/?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=image\u0026amp;utm_content=1020045\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePeggy and Marco Lachmann-Anke\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e from \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=image\u0026amp;utm_content=1020045\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePixabay\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=DR-faHTfSYCJlmF-tylzNg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEurovision Selection Season 2021 Playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2020/01/07/71-sticks-nix-fik-picks/\"\u003e#71: Sticks Nix FiK Picks\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Eurovision season usually begins in December with Albania's Festivali i Këngës, sometimes known as FiKmas. We dig into FiK's history.","date_published":"2020-12-01T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/2751d493-e405-432d-b1f5-e1fc7b23c89d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51351881,"duration_in_seconds":3800}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37728","title":"Episode 98: Let’s Talk Turkey","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/98","content_text":"Turkey was last at Eurovision in 2012. We wanted to take this opportunity to comb through its history at the Contest and gobble up any information we could find.\n\nLet's Talk Turkey Summary\n\n\nCorrections: Stupid Sexy Flanders Edition\nNews (3:15)\n\nBelgium's Hooverphonic changes its lineup\nBen Dolic won't return to represent Germany\nAlbania's Festivali i Këngës releases 26 songs and its (tentative) schedule\nIsrael hops online to choose Eden Alene's song\nEstonia announces the 24 entries for next year's Eesti Laul\n\n\n\nTurkey at the Eurovision Song Contest\n\n\nDebut (13:17)\n1980s (22:41)\n1990s (28:39)\nEvery Way That I Can and beyond (34:07)\n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n#67: Hungary for Turkey\nTurkey at Eurovision playlist (Spotify)\nFesitvali i Këngës 59 playlist (YouTube)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTurkey was last at Eurovision in 2012. We wanted to take this opportunity to comb through its history at the Contest and gobble up any information we could find.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLet's Talk Turkey Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrections: Stupid Sexy Flanders Edition\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews (3:15)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgium's Hooverphonic changes its lineup\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBen Dolic won't return to represent Germany\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbania's \u003ca href=\"https://festivali.rtsh.al/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFestivali i Këngës\u003c/a\u003e releases 26 songs and its (tentative) schedule\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsrael hops online to choose Eden Alene's song\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonia announces the 24 entries for next year's Eesti Laul\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurkey at the Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebut (13:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1980s (22:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990s (28:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery Way That I Can and beyond (34:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/12/03/67-hungary-for-turkey/\"\u003e#67: Hungary for Turkey\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4nIqqtesZGFNZ3WhcYasz9?si=1GzxS56oS4iRCIQi17A6iQ\"\u003eTurkey at Eurovision playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkOwrmDit4rUMsmg_iL97WuSMkUolJoJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFesitvali i Këngës 59 playlist\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Turkey was last at Eurovision in 2012. We take this opportunity to comb through its history and gobble up any information we can find.","date_published":"2020-11-17T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/d6698072-126d-4312-90e3-812d917e0fb4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":41012814,"duration_in_seconds":3005}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37677","title":"Episode 97: Eurovision AV Club","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/97","content_text":"We could all use a distraction during *gestures at universe*. Here are some picks for Eurovision-adjacent media from our AV club.\n\nEurovision AV Club Summary\n\n\nNews: 41 Countries to Participate at Eurovision 2021, Daði \u0026amp; Gagnamagnið for Iceland, Senhit covers \"Rise Like a Phoenix\" (2:38)\nSelection Season process details: Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo, Finland's UMK, Croatia's Dora, Denmark's Melodi Grand Prix (7:56)\nESC 250 voting opens November 9 (13:19)\nEurovision Book Club! (16:11)\n\nThree Minutes of Eternity (Amazon)\nBeing Conchita: We Are Unstoppable (Amazon)\n\n\n\nEurovision Movie Club! (29:16)\n\n\nMonsterman (Amazon Prime)\nSouvenir (Trailer)\nCupcakes (Trailer)\n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nPhoto by  Juraj Gabriel on  Unsplash\n#20: Bite The Apple\n#31: Eurovision Gifts for 2018\nBem Bom Trailer (YouTube)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe could all use a distraction during *gestures at universe*. Here are some picks for Eurovision-adjacent media from our AV club.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision AV Club Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/41-countries-to-participate-at-eurovision-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e41 Countries to Participate at Eurovision 2021\u003c/a\u003e, Daði \u0026amp; Gagnamagnið for Iceland, Senhit covers \"Rise Like a Phoenix\" (2:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelection Season process details: Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo, Finland's UMK, Croatia's Dora, Denmark's Melodi Grand Prix (7:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESC 250 voting opens November 9 (13:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Book Club! (16:11)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Minutes of Eternity (\u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Three-Minutes-Eternity-Adventure-Eurovision-ebook/dp/B0793SK9YR\"\u003eAmazon\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeing Conchita: We Are Unstoppable (\u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WMYTS4G/\"\u003eAmazon\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Movie Club! (29:16)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonsterman (\u003ca href=\"https://watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.98b07df5-c7bb-7aa5-f7b8-eda87a66d13e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAmazon Prime\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouvenir (\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/ffA8k5SXEX0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTrailer\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCupcakes (\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/80UuPStH2AA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTrailer\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto by \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@jurrys?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003e Juraj Gabriel\u003c/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/movie-book?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003e Unsplash\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/06/20/eurowhat-20-bite-the-apple/\"\u003e#20: Bite The Apple\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/12/05/31-eurovision-gifts-2018/\"\u003e#31: Eurovision Gifts for 2018\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/QiBy0VBjf38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBem Bom Trailer\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We could all use a distraction during *gestures at universe*. Here are some picks for Eurovision-adjacent media from our AV club.","date_published":"2020-11-03T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/21714fae-a895-4c2a-8a2e-1e010abb1180.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":83301979,"duration_in_seconds":3070}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37666","title":"Episode 96: Take! It! Off!","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/96","content_text":"The Masked Singer has proven to be an international hit and a potential aftermarket for Eurovision alumni. Mike from Aussievision joins us to discuss the insanity.\n\nTake! It! Off! Summary\n\n\nNews: 38 countries so far, Norway dates, Italy process (2:00)\nIceland Airwaves presents Live from Reykjavik (5:54)\nNetflix offers Fire Saga For Your Consideration (8:07)\nMain Topic: The Masked Singer as Eurovision Aftermarket (15:56)\nSpecial Guest: Mike from Aussievision discusses the Australian version of the Masked Singer (26:51)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nKing of Masked Singer: Ryan Reynolds and Dami Im\n#28 The Aftermarket\nSpecial Guest: Aussievision.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masked Singer has proven to be an international hit and a potential aftermarket for Eurovision alumni. Mike from Aussievision joins us to discuss the insanity.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTake! It! Off! Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: 38 countries so far, Norway dates, Italy process (2:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://icelandairwaves.is/live/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIceland Airwaves presents Live from Reykjavik\u003c/a\u003e (5:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetflix offers \u003cem\u003eFire Saga\u003c/em\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://film.netflixawards.com/eurovision-song-contest-the-story-of-fire-saga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFor Your Consideration\u003c/a\u003e (8:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Topic: The Masked Singer as Eurovision Aftermarket (15:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Guest: Mike from \u003ca href=\"https://linktr.ee/aussievisionnet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAussievision\u003c/a\u003e discusses the Australian version of the Masked Singer (26:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLinks\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing of Masked Singer: \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/hiBPUpCJ7MQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRyan Reynolds\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/PuSB1gR2ADU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDami Im\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/10/24/28-aftermarket/\"\u003e#28 The Aftermarket\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Aussievision.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Masked Singer has proven to be an international hit and a potential aftermarket for Eurovision alumni. Mike from Aussievision joins us to discuss the insanity.","date_published":"2020-10-20T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/2b391787-dd3f-4773-a970-65ae1ba9b065.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":71806204,"duration_in_seconds":2763}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37653","title":"Episode 95: Six on Stage","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/95","content_text":"Will Howells has created a database called Six on Stage, cataloguing every performer on the Eurovision stage. We chat with him about the project and get caught up on the news.\n\nSix on Stage Summary\n\n\nHow to build a database (1:03)\nWatching and re-watching (and re-watching) Eurovision (12:16)\nThe singers under the stairs (20:36)\nNews\n\n4 plans for Eurovision 2021 (37:06)\nCountry updates: Sweden's Melfest schedule, Belarus drops VAL, Dream Team journal (41:36)\n\"Congratulations\" and happy birthday to Senhit (49:11)\nHatari's A Song Called Hate premieres (52:18)\nEurovision in the Wild: America's Got Talent, Just Dance 2021, the People's Choice Awards (53:39)\n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n@WillHowells on Twitter\nSix on Stage\n#89: 12 Points to Fire Saga?\nSpecial Guest: Will Howells.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWill Howells has created a database called Six on Stage, cataloguing every performer on the Eurovision stage. We chat with him about the project and get caught up on the news.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSix on Stage Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to build a database (1:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatching and re-watching (and re-watching) Eurovision (12:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe singers under the stairs (20:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/the-4-ways-to-make-eurovision-2021-happen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e4 plans for Eurovision 2021\u003c/a\u003e (37:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry updates: Sweden's Melfest schedule, Belarus drops VAL, Dream Team journal (41:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/Igh36APuDOc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCongratulations\u003c/a\u003e\" and happy birthday to Senhit (49:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHatari's \u003ca href=\"https://www.levelk.dk/films/a-song-called-hate-6771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Song Called Hate\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e premieres (52:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Wild: America's Got Talent, \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/Chb2l5GVpU4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJust Dance 2021\u003c/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.eonline.com/news/1193078/2020-peoples-choice-awards-complete-list-of-nominees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePeople's Choice Awards\u003c/a\u003e (53:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/willhowells\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e@WillHowells\u003c/a\u003e on Twitter\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://sixonstage.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSix on Stage\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2020/07/03/89-12-points-fire-saga/\"\u003e#89: 12 Points to Fire Saga?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Will Howells.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Will Howells has created a database called Six on Stage, cataloguing every performer on the Eurovision stage. We chat with him about the project and get caught up on the news.","date_published":"2020-10-06T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/b1018136-bd73-4026-a3a0-e846b9031ec5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":97053882,"duration_in_seconds":3727}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37623","title":"Episode 94: Double Trouble","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/94","content_text":"Ben flies solo again with another audio essay, this time looking into performers who made double, triple, and even quadruple visits to the Eurovision stage.\n\nDouble Trouble Summary\n\n    Eurovision, Again? (0:55)\n    Defining a \"Lead Artist\" (2:00)\n    Golden Boy (3:17)\n    The Four-Timers Club (4:25)\n    Three is a Magic Number (9:04)\n    CAROLA (11:00)\n    Close Close Close, but No Cigar (13:07)\n    Second Time's the Charm (15:36)\n    Glow-Ups (17:33)\n    The Direct Opposite of a Glow-Up (20:50)\n    Failure to Launch (24:58)\n    Keep That Same Energy (25:56)\n    What's Another Year? (26:50)\n\nLinks\n\n\n    Cover art: EBU / Andres Putting / Thomas Hanses (Eurovision.tv)\n    Six on Stage website\n    Sound Off or contact the show to Ask Us Anything\n    #59: 12 Angry Points\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBen flies solo again with another audio essay, this time looking into performers who made double, triple, and even quadruple visits to the Eurovision stage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDouble Trouble Summary\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEurovision, Again? (0:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDefining a \"Lead Artist\" (2:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGolden Boy (3:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Four-Timers Club (4:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThree is a Magic Number (9:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCAROLA (11:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClose Close Close, but No Cigar (13:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSecond Time's the Charm (15:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGlow-Ups (17:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Direct Opposite of a Glow-Up (20:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFailure to Launch (24:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKeep That Same Energy (25:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat's Another Year? (26:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCover art: EBU / Andres Putting / Thomas Hanses (\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/galleries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEurovision.tv\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://sixonstage.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSix on Stage\u003c/a\u003e website\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/sound-off/\"\u003eSound Off or contact the show to Ask Us Anything\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/08/13/59-12-angry-points/\"\u003e#59: 12 Angry Points\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Ben flies solo again with another audio essay, this time looking into performers who made double, triple, and even quadruple visits to the Eurovision stage.","date_published":"2020-09-15T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/4bfebada-7322-4061-b51b-f4ad763d69d7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43376236,"duration_in_seconds":1779}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37610","title":"Episode 93: Rotterdam, Ahoy! Take 2","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/93","content_text":"Rotterdam gets to take a mulligan on 2020 as we look ahead to how preparations for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest begin to take shape.\n\nRotterdam, Ahoy! Take 2 Episode Summary\n\n\n    Mailbag and Eurovision in the Wild (2:13)\n\n    Eurovision at the DNC\n    The Crossword: Friday, August 21 in the New Yorker\n    Animal Crossing Fashion by Nitro Gnome\n    \"Zenit\" by ONUKA in Just Dance 2021\n\n\n\n    Where are we with countries and artists for next year? (18:35)\n\n\n    Senhit's Freaky Trip to Rotterdam: \"Ding a Dong\"\n    Ben's NRKMGP Presentation\n\n\n\n    How is Rotterdam planning for Eurovision 2021? (27:43)\n\n\n    With COVID, how is the 2021 edition of Eurovision Organized? (RTS)\n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n    Cover Photo by Gerard Lakerveld on Unsplash\n    Episode 61: It's Rotterdam! Ahoy! (Caution: some YIKES content)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eRotterdam gets to take a mulligan on 2020 as we look ahead to how preparations for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest begin to take shape.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRotterdam, Ahoy! Take 2 Episode Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMailbag and Eurovision in the Wild (2:13)\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/scottreid1980/status/1296012118538452992\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEurovision at the DNC\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.newyorker.com/puzzles-and-games-dept/crossword/2020/08/21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Crossword\u003c/a\u003e: Friday, August 21 in the New Yorker\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/NitroGnome/status/1286138914692972547\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAnimal Crossing Fashion\u003c/a\u003e by Nitro Gnome\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIiIvJdpoZM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\"Zenit\" by ONUKA\u003c/a\u003e in Just Dance 2021\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhere are we with countries and artists for next year? (18:35)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSenhit's Freaky Trip to Rotterdam: \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/tVZ-2cXL2qU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\"Ding a Dong\"\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bUoCp-DEaHbLGCIaHlL13goed6ZJ9R3KenckkjwFSJM/edit?usp=sharing\"\u003eBen's NRKMGP Presentation\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow is Rotterdam planning for Eurovision 2021? (27:43)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.rts.ch/info/culture/musiques/11539614-avec-le-covid-comment-sorganise-ledition-2021-de-leurovision.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWith COVID, how is the 2021 edition of Eurovision Organized?\u003c/a\u003e (RTS)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCover Photo by\u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@gerveld?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003e Gerard Lakerveld\u003c/a\u003e on\u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/rotterdam-ahoy?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003e Unsplash\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/09/10/61-its-rotterdam-ahoy-netherlands-eurovision-song-contest/\"\u003eEpisode 61: It's Rotterdam! Ahoy!\u003c/a\u003e (Caution: some YIKES content)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Rotterdam gets to take a mulligan on 2020 as we look ahead to how preparations for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest begin to take shape.","date_published":"2020-09-01T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/bac53610-8c3b-4a46-a28c-6a9426e03a56.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":44291853,"duration_in_seconds":2037}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37582","title":"Episode 92: Americandom is Naujo!","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/92","content_text":"We welcome Helen Groothuis back to the show to workshop how on earth the American Song Contest is supposed to work?\n\nAmericandom is Naujo! Episode Summary\n\nThis episode's conversation is a bit more freestyle than usual, so timestamps don't make a whole lotta sense. However, here are a number of topics that we touch on, more or less in order:\n\n\nVariety publishes the first story about the American Song Contest announcement\nWho is Ben Silverman and why is Mike jealous?\nAre there any reality competitions we haven't watched? (Ed Note: No.)\nWhat network(s) could broadcast this?\nWhat are our hopes/dreams/fears/lingering questions on how this is supposed to work?\nCan we come up with a better title than American Song Contest?\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nIntro Clip: \"Wells for Boys\" (Saturday Night Live / YouTube)\nCover Photo by Austin Neill on Unsplash\nUS Version of Eurovision Set for 2021 (C21 Media)\nHelen Groothuis on Twitter | YouTube | Patreon\nSpecial Guest: Helen Groothuis.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe welcome Helen Groothuis back to the show to workshop how on earth the American Song Contest is supposed to work?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAmericandom is Naujo! Episode Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode's conversation is a bit more freestyle than usual, so timestamps don't make a whole lotta sense. However, here are a number of topics that we touch on, more or less in order:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://variety.com/2020/music/news/eurovision-song-contest-american-song-contest-1234726887/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVariety publishes the first story\u003c/a\u003e about the American Song Contest announcement\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho is Ben Silverman and why is Mike jealous?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre there any reality competitions we haven't watched? (Ed Note: No.)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat network(s) could broadcast this?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are our hopes/dreams/fears/lingering questions on how this is supposed to work?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan we come up with a better title than American Song Contest?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntro Clip: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BONhk-hbiXk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\"Wells for Boys\"\u003c/a\u003e (Saturday Night Live / YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover Photo by \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@arstyy?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAustin Neill\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/song?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.c21media.net/us-version-of-eurovision-set-for-2021/\"\u003eUS Version of Eurovision Set for 2021\u003c/a\u003e (C21 Media)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelen Groothuis on \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/helenmarie95\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTwitter\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/user/filmgeek520\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eYouTube\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/helengroothuis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Helen Groothuis.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We welcome Helen Groothuis back to the show to workshop how on earth the American Song Contest is supposed to work?","date_published":"2020-08-18T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/a16f0749-a2e6-447e-bb5b-752bc87827af.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53293936,"duration_in_seconds":2428}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37561","title":"Episode 91: A Brief History of the EBU","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/91","content_text":"The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) turns 70 this year! How did the EBU come into being? We dive into telecommunications history and evolution to find out.\n\nA Brief History of the EBU Summary\n\n\nTopic Intro (1:53)\nDueling Telegraphs in 1843 (4:20)\nWhat do you know about Napoleon III? (10:29)\nThe Radio Makes Waves (17:18)\nThe International Broadcasting Union and Proto-Eurovision (31:58)\nTelecommunications Needs Post World War II and the Birth of the EBU (38:50)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nMorse Code and the Telegraph (History)\nThe 1865 International Telegraph Conference (ITU)\nInternational Broadcasting Union (Nature)\nSuzanne Lommers, \"The quality of high-culture broadcasting\" (Inventing Europe)\nMorten Michelsen, \"European Music? The International Broadcasting Union's 1930s Concert Series Concerts Européens\" (Transnationalizing Radio Research)\nSuzanne Vega is the 'Mother of the mp3' (Observer)\nInternational Radio Conference; Atlantic City, 1947 (ITU)\nEBU - 70th Anniversary (EBU)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe European Broadcasting Union (EBU) turns 70 this year! How did the EBU come into being? We dive into telecommunications history and evolution to find out.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Brief History of the EBU Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopic Intro (1:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDueling Telegraphs in 1843 (4:20)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat do you know about Napoleon III? (10:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Radio Makes Waves (17:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe International Broadcasting Union and Proto-Eurovision (31:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelecommunications Needs Post World War II and the Birth of the EBU (38:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/telegraph\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMorse Code and the Telegraph\u003c/a\u003e (History)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://handle.itu.int/11.1004/020.2000/s.138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe 1865 International Telegraph Conference\u003c/a\u003e (ITU)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://rdcu.be/b54Km\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInternational Broadcasting Union\u003c/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eNature\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.inventingeurope.eu/story/the-quality-of-high-culture-broadcasting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSuzanne Lommers, \"The quality of high-culture broadcasting\"\u003c/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eInventing Europe\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://doi.org/10.14361/9783839439135-014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMorten Michelsen, \"European Music? The International Broadcasting Union's 1930s Concert Series Concerts Européens\"\u003c/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTransnationalizing Radio Research\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://observer.com/2008/09/suzanne-vega-is-the-mother-of-the-mp3/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSuzanne Vega is the 'Mother of the mp3'\u003c/a\u003e (Observer)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://handle.itu.int/11.1004/020.1000/4.62\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInternational Radio Conference; Atlantic City, 1947\u003c/a\u003e (ITU)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebu.ch/70years\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEBU - 70th Anniversary\u003c/a\u003e (EBU)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) turns 70 this year! How did the EBU come into being? We dive into telecommunications history and evolution to find out.","date_published":"2020-08-04T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/0a803967-81a3-4601-9e0a-53de33969582.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58679060,"duration_in_seconds":2978}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37553","title":"Episode 90: Wine Aunt Energy","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/90","content_text":"We open up our mailbag and a chilled bottle of pinot grigio as we get caught up on Eurovision news from the last month.\n\nWine Aunt Energy Episode Summary\n\n\nMailbag (1:27):\n\nHow to pronounce \"Niamh\"\nBucks Fizz boiled sweets\nThe worst Halloween candy\nBruno Toniolli\n\n\n\nNo, really, are \"Husavik\" and \"Jaja Ding Dong\" eligible for Oscars? (6:30)\n#EurovisionAgain (13:10)\n\n\nCopenhagen 2014\nJerusalem 1999\n\n\n\nEurovision Back for Good (20:43)\nReturning artist updates (24:09)\n\n\nMoldova\nGreece\nIsrael\nSlovenia\nSan Marino\n\n\n\nArtists not returning (41:58)\n\n\nCroatia\nFrance\nItaly\nAlbania\nGermany\n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCover art photo by Stephanie Greene (Unsplash)\n#60: Hallelujah\nThe Real Eurovision's Dadi Freyr Talks Netflix's 'Icelandic' (Vulture)\nHera Bjork's \"Jaja Ding Dong\" cover (Facebook)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe open up our mailbag and a chilled bottle of pinot grigio as we get caught up on Eurovision news from the last month.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Aunt Energy Episode Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMailbag (1:27):\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to pronounce \"Niamh\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBucks Fizz boiled sweets\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.al.com/news/2018/10/north-carolina-city-bans-those-weird-orange-and-black-wrapped-halloween-candies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe worst Halloween candy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/zPLV__c-6rU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBruno Toniolli\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo, really, are \u0026quot;Husavik\u0026quot; and \u0026quot;Jaja Ding Dong\u0026quot; \u003ca href=\"https://www.oscars.org/sites/oscars/files/93aa_rules.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eeligible for Oscars\u003c/a\u003e? (6:30)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#EurovisionAgain (13:10)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5QC9jIgA3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCopenhagen 2014\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDAR1aHqFJo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJerusalem 1999\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/changes-announced-to-ensure-eurovision-comes-back-for-good\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBack for Good\u003c/a\u003e (20:43)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturning artist updates (24:09)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoldova\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovoix.com/2020/07/03/greece-stefanias-song-for-eurovision-2021-has-already-been-written/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGreece\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsrael\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Eurovision/status/1282694934458490882?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSlovenia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/mE6UNrhnC9o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSan Marino\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists not returning (41:58)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCroatia\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrance\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbania\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover art photo by\u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@sgreenephoto?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003e Stephanie Greene\u003c/a\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/wine-aunt-energy?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/08/27/60-hallelujah-eurovision-1979/\"\u003e#60: Hallelujah\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.vulture.com/2020/07/the-real-eurovisions-dadi-freyr-talks-netflixs-icelandic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Real Eurovision's Dadi Freyr Talks Netflix's 'Icelandic'\u003c/a\u003e (Vulture)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/54223596494/posts/10159176657926495/?vh=e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHera Bjork's \"Jaja Ding Dong\" cover\u003c/a\u003e (Facebook)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We open up our mailbag and a chilled bottle of pinot grigio as we get caught up on Eurovision news from the last month or so.","date_published":"2020-07-21T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/bd87fe14-8f54-4f5d-8640-0b77b97965c4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":71404197,"duration_in_seconds":3091}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37513","title":"Episode 89: 12 Points to Fire Saga?","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/89","content_text":"Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga arrived on Netflix last week and 12 Points from America joins us to discuss the music in Will Ferrell's new comedy.\n\n12 Points to Fire Saga? Episode Summary\n\n\nWelcome, 12 Points from America! Erik, Danny, Sam, and Derek! (2:20)\nWhat were your overall impressions of the music in the movie? (7:23)\nWill non-Eurovision fans \"get\" the Song Along? (20:30)\nWas there anything missing from the Eurovision music experience? (39:33)\nOutro: We discuss The Story of Fire Saga as a movie on 12 Points from America! (46:30)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nEurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (Music from the Netflix Film) (Spotify)\n@12PointsUSA (Twitter)\nBulgaria's 2017 Postcard (Facebook Video)\n#54: Madame X is Eurovision\nSpecial Guest: 12 Points from America.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga\u003c/strong\u003e arrived on Netflix last week and 12 Points from America joins us to discuss the music in Will Ferrell's new comedy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e12 Points to Fire Saga? Episode Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, \u003ca href=\"http://12pointsfromamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e12 Points from America\u003c/a\u003e! Erik, Danny, Sam, and Derek! (2:20)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat were your overall impressions of the music in the movie? (7:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill non-Eurovision fans \"get\" the \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FynBs_lI4g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSong Along\u003c/a\u003e? (20:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWas there anything missing from the Eurovision music experience? (39:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutro: \u003ca href=\"https://www.12pointsfromamerica.com/2020/07/episode-49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWe discuss \u003cstrong\u003eThe Story of Fire Saga\u003c/strong\u003e as a movie on 12 Points from America!\u003c/a\u003e (46:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/album/0u6ppFo3gWA3vTiGeDTWXl?si=QSSOnXh3R9CKA5hyWDPTJQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (Music from the Netflix Film)\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/12pointsusa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e@12PointsUSA\u003c/a\u003e (Twitter)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1541425779224127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBulgaria's 2017 Postcard\u003c/a\u003e (Facebook Video)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/06/04/54-madame-x-is-eurovision/\"\u003e#54: Madame X is Eurovision\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: 12 Points from America.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga arrived on Netflix last week and 12 Points from America joins us to discuss the music in Will Ferrell's new comedy.","date_published":"2020-07-03T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/9cf3277e-8473-4c70-a939-5df44d9ec386.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46471781,"duration_in_seconds":2828}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37509","title":"I Am Confusion (Part 2)","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/88b","content_text":"We try our 12 Minutes from 2007 on a complete newbie to Eurovision. What does our guest Justin Ladia think of the festivities from Finland?\n\nI Am Confusion Summary\n\n\nWelcome, Justin! What do you know about Eurovision? (2:29)\nSerbia - \"Molitva\" - Marija Šerifović (5:50)\nWhat was that postcard? (10:18)\nUkraine - \"Dancing Lasha Tumbai\" - Verka Serduchka (14:13)\nUnited Kingdom - \"Flying the Flag (For You)\" - Scooch (22:25)\nWhat were the results? (26:19)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nJustin Ladia on Twitter | Twitch | Instagram\n12 Minutes from the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest (YouTube)\nSpecial Guest: Justin Ladia.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe try our 12 Minutes from 2007 on a complete newbie to Eurovision. What does our guest Justin Ladia think of the festivities from Finland?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eI Am Confusion Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Justin! What do you know about Eurovision? (2:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerbia - \"Molitva\" - Marija Šerifović (5:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat \u003cem\u003ewas\u003c/em\u003e that postcard? (10:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkraine - \"Dancing Lasha Tumbai\" - Verka Serduchka (14:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited Kingdom - \"Flying the Flag (For You)\" - Scooch (22:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat were the results? (26:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJustin Ladia on \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/jrladia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTwitter\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.twitch.tv/jrladia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTwitch\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jrladia/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/wuvUVAJuhbA?t=4355\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e12 Minutes from the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Justin Ladia.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We try our 12 Minutes from 2007 on a complete newbie to Eurovision. What does our guest Justin Ladia think of the festivities from Finland?","date_published":"2020-06-23T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/256e19f3-d9be-4ec7-bbdb-c88f0eaa2354.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47328775,"duration_in_seconds":2164}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37488","title":"Episode 88: 12 Minutes in 2007 (Part 1)","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/88","content_text":"Chris King joins us to chat about UK quiz and panel shows—including Pointless Eurovision—and the rock block of Serbia, Ukraine, and the UK from Eurovision 2007.\n\n12 Minutes in 2007 Summary\n\n\nCalled Into Questions and UK quiz shows (1:31)\nNews: Eurovision 2021 to take place May 18, 20, 22 (12:39)\n#EurovisionAgain: 2018 and 1988 (14:24)\nMain Topic: 12 Minutes from the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest (21:02)\n\nSerbia - Molitva - Marija Šerifović (25:27)\nUkraine - Dancing Lasha Tumbai - Verka Serduchka (31:11)\nUnited Kingdom - Flying the Flag (For You) - Scooch (38:41)\n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nChris King on Twitter (@ckingsc)\nPointless Celebrities: Eurovision (YouTube)\n#18: Indistinct Pterodactyl Squawking (2018 Post-Final Episode)\nSpecial Guest: Chris King.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eChris King joins us to chat about UK quiz and panel shows—including Pointless Eurovision—and the rock block of Serbia, Ukraine, and the UK from Eurovision 2007.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e12 Minutes in 2007 Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/t9eE918LDMc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCalled Into Questions\u003c/a\u003e and UK quiz shows (1:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: Eurovision 2021 to take place May 18, 20, 22 (12:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#EurovisionAgain: 2018 and 1988 (14:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Topic: \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/wuvUVAJuhbA?t=4355\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e12 Minutes from the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e (21:02)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerbia - Molitva - Marija Šerifović (25:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkraine - Dancing Lasha Tumbai - Verka Serduchka (31:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited Kingdom - Flying the Flag (For You) - Scooch (38:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ckingsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eChris King on Twitter\u003c/a\u003e (@ckingsc)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps6EfhGx0Hk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePointless Celebrities: Eurovision\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/05/23/eurowhat-18-indistinct-pterodactyl-squawking/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e#18: Indistinct Pterodactyl Squawking (2018 Post-Final Episode)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Chris King.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Chris King joins us to chat about UK quiz and panel shows—including Pointless Eurovision—and the rock block of Serbia, Ukraine, and the UK from Eurovision 2007.","date_published":"2020-06-16T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/3c9fa88c-38d1-4014-a158-9ad6b9fa0ad2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65110532,"duration_in_seconds":3277}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37421","title":"Episode 87: AfriMusic, AI, and the Free European Song Contests","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/87","content_text":"The 2020 Eurovision Song Contest did not happen. We discuss three Eurovision-adjacent song contests that did happen in the first half of 2020.\n\nAfriMusic, AI, and the Free European Song Contests Summary\n\n\nNews: Andorra returns? Cyprus re-selects (2:09)\n#EurovisionAgain: Riga 2003 and Italy 1991 (5:07)\nWhat is the AfriMusic Song Contest? (17:13)\nWhat is the AI Song Contest? (28:35)\nWhat is the Free European Song Contest? (36:18)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n87 AfriMusic, AI, and the Free European Song Contests playlist (Spotify)\nAI Song Contest Playlist (Spotify)\nUncanny Valley's Process Blog (RMIT University)\nAI Songfestival Webseries (YouTube)\nFree European Song Contest performance recap (YouTube)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Eurovision Song Contest did not happen. We discuss three Eurovision-adjacent song contests that did happen in the first half of 2020.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAfriMusic, AI, and the Free European Song Contests Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: Andorra returns? Cyprus re-selects (2:09)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#EurovisionAgain: Riga 2003 and Italy 1991 (5:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.afrimusicsongcontest.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAfriMusic Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e? (17:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.vprobroadcast.com/titles/ai-songcontest.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAI Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e? (28:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the Free European Song Contest? (36:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7mcIv14Yt1EAur4D9MHlGP?si=8hi8fByKTmu0FFpZ8akxgA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e87 AfriMusic, AI, and the Free European Song Contests playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4xnBi0S21rFHhhK0iGHpiS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAI Song Contest Playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://sites.rmit.edu.au/alu/2020/04/10/my-first-ai-song-contest-experience-its-not-a-bug-its-a-feature/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUncanny Valley's Process Blog\u003c/a\u003e (RMIT University)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl6InqS8uy0wVeTSfzUBfeqzFCup37s9e\"\u003eAI Songfestival Webseries\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA8yN5msrOY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFree European Song Contest performance recap\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The 2020 Eurovision Song Contest did not happen. We discuss three Eurovision-adjacent song contests that did happen in the first half of 2020.","date_published":"2020-06-03T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/05bb2db0-17a5-415b-b414-2fee2bcd26eb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63003740,"duration_in_seconds":2852}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37417","title":"Episode 86: Shine a Light","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/86","content_text":"The 2020 Eurovision Season comes to an end with Europe: Shine a Light. @dudepoints joins us to reminisce and set the record straight on the Riga Beaver.\n\nShine a Light Summary\n\n\nWelcome, @dudepoints! (1:58)\nThe Riga Beaver and Kozmens (3:16)\nEurovision: The Saga of Fire Song announced by Netflix (12:01)\nEurovision 2020 Tribute Album drops (15:54)\nWho \"won\" Eurovision 2020? (19:59)\nOur 2021 Wishlist (42:23)\nEurope: Shine a Light Epilogue (47:30)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\ndudepoints.fun\n\"Volcano Man\" teaser (YouTube)\nEurope: Shine a Light full show (YouTube)\n#EurovisionAgain 1974 (YouTube)\nSpecial Guest: Dude Points.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Eurovision Season comes to an end with Europe: Shine a Light. @dudepoints joins us to reminisce and set the record straight on the Riga Beaver.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShine a Light Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, \u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/dudepoints\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e@dudepoints\u003c/a\u003e! (1:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2020/02/11/76-sanremo-lxx-long-xtra-xtra/\"\u003eRiga Beaver\u003c/a\u003e and Kozmens (3:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision: The Saga of Fire Song announced by Netflix (12:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision 2020 Tribute Album drops (15:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho \"won\" Eurovision 2020? (19:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 2021 Wishlist (42:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurope: Shine a Light Epilogue (47:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://dudepoints.fun/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003edudepoints.fun\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdW6BBF22AY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\"Volcano Man\"\u003c/a\u003e teaser (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAo_LxJzALw\"\u003eEurope: Shine a Light full show\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sABaNQxMADE\u0026amp;t=1s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e#EurovisionAgain 1974\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Dude Points.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The 2020 Eurovision Season comes to an end with Europe: Shine a Light. @dudepoints joins us to reminisce and set the record straight on the Riga Beaver.","date_published":"2020-05-19T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/aa44dc2f-0026-4cb5-b9aa-64a9e0313f7c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":100438879,"duration_in_seconds":3666}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37413","title":"Episode 85: Eurovision Again","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/85","content_text":"#EurovisionAgain impresario Rob Holley speaks with us about the Eurovision Twitter time machine extravaganza.\n\n#EurovisionAgain Summary\n\n\nNews Desk (1:58)\n\nEurostream 2020 Voting | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube\nAlternate Programming for Eurovision Week ESCXtra Guide\nNetflix Updates\n\n\n\n#EurovisionAgain with Rob Holley (11:30)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n#60: Hallelujah (Eurovision 1979)\n#EurovisionAgain Website | Twitter | Podcast\nFundraising Links for Terrence Higgins Trust, Mermaids, Stonewall UK\nThrow Yourself into the Dorky World of Pop (Telegraph)\nSpecial Guest: Rob Holley.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e#EurovisionAgain impresario Rob Holley speaks with us about the Eurovision Twitter time machine extravaganza.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e#EurovisionAgain Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews Desk (1:58)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurostream 2020 \u003ca href=\"https://eurostream2020.com/vote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVoting\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http://facebook.com/eurostream2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFacebook\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/eurostream2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTwitter\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK072qdBCIzUkVC6Pw1gKzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eYouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternate Programming for Eurovision Week \u003ca href=\"https://escxtra.com/2020/04/30/a-guide-to-alternative-eurovision-programming/\"\u003eESCXtra Guide\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetflix Updates\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#EurovisionAgain with Rob Holley (11:30)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/08/27/60-hallelujah-eurovision-1979/\"\u003e#60: Hallelujah\u003c/a\u003e (Eurovision 1979)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#EurovisionAgain \u003ca href=\"https://againvision.wordpress.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWebsite\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/eurovisionagain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTwitter\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vision-again/id1511437441\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://againvision.wordpress.com/fundraising/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFundraising Links\u003c/a\u003e for Terrence Higgins Trust, Mermaids, Stonewall UK\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/throw-dorky-world-pop-meet-man-hosting-eurovision-living-room/\"\u003eThrow Yourself into the Dorky World of Pop\u003c/a\u003e (Telegraph)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Rob Holley.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Eurovision Again impresario Rob Holley speaks with us about the Eurovision Twitter time machine extravaganza.","date_published":"2020-05-05T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/a641995e-1e96-45a6-a3e5-6926358fe557.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65625177,"duration_in_seconds":3178}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37406","title":"Episode 84: What is Poptimism?","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/84","content_text":"Music critic Ned Raggett joins us to discuss rockism, poptimism, and why Eurovision songs are worthy of critique.\n\nWhat is Poptimism? Summary\n\n\nWelcome, Ned! (1:00)\nNewsdesk: Eurostream 2020, Eurovision in Concert, Europe Shine a Light, Blas Cantó duets with Kelly Clarkson (4:32)\nWhat is \"poptimism\"? (12:36)\nPoptimism vs. Rockism (23:56)\nThe Rise of Eurovision in the US (34:15)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nWhere to find Ned: Twitter @nedraggett | Patreon | By-the-Bywater\n333Sound (33 1/3 Project)\nThe Reconsideration of Abba, a Band Beyond Taste (Pitchfork)\nSpecial Guest: Ned Raggett.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMusic critic Ned Raggett joins us to discuss rockism, poptimism, and why Eurovision songs are worthy of critique.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Poptimism? Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Ned! (1:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewsdesk: \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2020/04/14/eurostream-2020-announcement/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEurostream 2020\u003c/a\u003e, Eurovision in Concert, \u003cem\u003eEurope Shine a Light\u003c/em\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/track/6tqRQJDIzGolj004oXsKSX?si=p5GegNSPQVilJjn8SFqxSQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBlas Cantó duets with Kelly Clarkson\u003c/a\u003e (4:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is \"poptimism\"? (12:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoptimism vs. Rockism (23:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Rise of Eurovision in the US (34:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere to find Ned: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/nedraggett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTwitter @nedraggett\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/nedraggett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePatreon\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.megaphonic.fm/bythebywater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBy-the-Bywater\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://333sound.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e333Sound\u003c/a\u003e (33 1/3 Project)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/the-reconsideration-of-abba-a-band-beyond-taste/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Reconsideration of Abba, a Band Beyond Taste\u003c/a\u003e (Pitchfork)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Ned Raggett.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Music critic Ned Raggett joins us to discuss rockism, poptimism, and why Eurovision songs are worthy of critique.","date_published":"2020-04-21T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/3011ee94-799c-4ebd-980f-7daa70ea30cd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76861315,"duration_in_seconds":3538}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37396","title":"Announcement: Eurostream 2020","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/83b","content_text":"We are thrilled to announce that we have have partnered with several websites and outlets to work together on Eurostream 2020!\n\nOnline Eurovision Song Contest 2020, ‘Eurostream’, to be held on May 5, 7 \u0026amp; 9\n\nFollowing the cancellation of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, several major Eurovision websites have joined forces to organize the first-ever 100% online edition of the Contest.\n\nUnder the joint name Eurostream 2020, three scheduled live shows will be broadcast online for viewers around the world.\n\nEurostream 2020 Format\n\nPrior to the live shows, draws will be held to determine the running order for the two Semi-Finals. These will take place on April 21 and 28, respectively, and will be broadcast online. The same countries that were supposed to participate in the Semi-Finals of Eurovision 2020 will take part in the Semi-Finals of Eurostream 2020.\n\nThe Semi-Finals will take place on Tuesday, May 5 and Thursday, May 7. Ten countries from each broadcast will advance to the Grand Final based on online public voting (50%) and the votes of national juries consisting of music professionals (50%). Just like at Eurovision, the qualifiers will be announced in a random order, with detailed results to be released following the Final.\n\nThe Grand Final will take place on Saturday, May 9. The 20 qualifiers from the Semi-Finals will join the countries of the Big 5 (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom) and the 2020 host country, The Netherlands, which have already pre-qualified for the Grand Final. The same voting system will be applied to compile the results for the Grand Final of Eurostream 2020.\n\nThere will be no live performances from the artists during the live shows of Eurostream 2020. Instead, snippets of the official preview videos will be shown. Editors from several Eurovision websites will be joining via live stream to comment on the songs and their chances. You can expect several surprises during the three scheduled live shows.\n\nEurostream 2020 Broadcast Schedule (subject to change):\n\n\nRunning Order Draw Semi-Final 1: Tuesday, April 21 (20:00 CET / 2pm Eastern)\nRunning Order Draw Semi-Final 2: Tuesday, April 28 (20:00 CET / 2pm Eastern)\nSemi-Final 1: Tuesday, May 5  (21:00 CET / 3pm Eastern)\nSemi-Final 2: Thursday, May 7 (21:00 CET / 3pm Eastern)\nGrand Final: Saturday, May 9 (21:00 CET / 3pm Eastern)\n\n\nEurostream 2020 partners:\n\n\n12 Points From America\naussievision.net\nDing-a-Dong Podcast\nescdaily.com\nescgo.com\nescinsight.com\nesckaz.com\nescnation.com\nescplus.es\nescplus.com\nescxtra.com\neurovisionary.com\neurovisionunion.com\neurovisionuniverse.com\nEuroWhat? Podcast\nevrovizija.rs\nscorewiz.eu\nsongfestival.be\nsongfestivalforum.nl\nsongfestivalweblog.nl\n\n\nEurostream 2020 Contact Information\n\nEurostream 2020 can be found on Facebook and Twitter, where the latest information about the upcoming event will be shared. For answers on more practical questions regarding the project, broadcasts and voting, we kindly redirect you to the joint website, eurostream2020.com.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe are thrilled to announce that we have have partnered with several websites and outlets to work together on \u003cstrong\u003eEurostream 2020\u003c/strong\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline Eurovision Song Contest 2020, ‘Eurostream’, to be held on May 5, 7 \u0026amp; 9\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the cancellation of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, several major Eurovision websites have joined forces to organize the first-ever 100% online edition of the Contest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the joint name \u003cstrong\u003eEurostream 2020\u003c/strong\u003e, three scheduled live shows will be broadcast online for viewers around the world.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurostream 2020 Format\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to the live shows, draws will be held to determine the running order for the two Semi-Finals. These will take place on April 21 and 28, respectively, and will be broadcast online. The same countries that were supposed to participate in the Semi-Finals of Eurovision 2020 will take part in the Semi-Finals of \u003cstrong\u003eEurostream 2020.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Semi-Finals will take place on Tuesday, May 5 and Thursday, May 7. Ten countries from each broadcast will advance to the Grand Final based on online public voting (50%) and the votes of national juries consisting of music professionals (50%). Just like at Eurovision, the qualifiers will be announced in a random order, with detailed results to be released following the Final.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Final will take place on Saturday, May 9. The 20 qualifiers from the Semi-Finals will join the countries of the Big 5 (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom) and the 2020 host country, The Netherlands, which have already pre-qualified for the Grand Final. The same voting system will be applied to compile the results for the Grand Final of \u003cstrong\u003eEurostream 2020\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be no live performances from the artists during the live shows of \u003cstrong\u003eEurostream 2020\u003c/strong\u003e. Instead, snippets of the official preview videos will be shown. Editors from several Eurovision websites will be joining via live stream to comment on the songs and their chances. You can expect several surprises during the three scheduled live shows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEurostream 2020\u003c/strong\u003e Broadcast Schedule (subject to change):\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning Order Draw Semi-Final 1: Tuesday, April 21 (20:00 CET / 2pm Eastern)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning Order Draw Semi-Final 2: Tuesday, April 28 (20:00 CET / 2pm Eastern)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 1: Tuesday, May 5  (21:00 CET / 3pm Eastern)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 2: Thursday, May 7 (21:00 CET / 3pm Eastern)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Final: Saturday, May 9 (21:00 CET / 3pm Eastern)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEurostream 2020\u003c/strong\u003e partners:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.12pointsfromamerica.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e12 Points From America\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://aussievision.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eaussievision.net\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.songfestivalpodcast.nl/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDing-a-Dong Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://escdaily.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eescdaily.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://escgo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eescgo.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://escinsight.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eescinsight.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://esckaz.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eesckaz.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://escnation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eescnation.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://escplus.es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eescplus.es\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://escplus.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eescplus.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://escxtra.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eescxtra.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovisionary.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eeurovisionary.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovisionunion.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eeurovisionunion.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovisionuniverse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eeurovisionuniverse.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurowhat.com\"\u003eEuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://evrovizija.rs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eevrovizija.rs\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://scorewiz.eu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003escorewiz.eu\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://songfestival.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esongfestival.be\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://songfestivalforum.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esongfestivalforum.nl\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://songfestivalweblog.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esongfestivalweblog.nl\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurostream 2020 Contact Information\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEurostream 2020\u003c/strong\u003e can be found on \u003ca href=\"http://facebook.com/eurostream2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFacebook\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/eurostream2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTwitter\u003c/a\u003e, where the latest information about the upcoming event will be shared. For answers on more practical questions regarding the project, broadcasts and voting, we kindly redirect you to the joint website, \u003ca href=\"http://eurostream2020.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eeurostream2020.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We are thrilled to announce that we have have partnered with several websites and outlets to work together on Eurostream 2020!","date_published":"2020-04-14T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/49510f4b-2b72-4cc4-afae-e112cd610c54.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6420116,"duration_in_seconds":209}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37390","title":"Episode 83: Fanopticon","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/83","content_text":"Despite Eurovision's cancellation this year, the fandom is still fully engaged in the Contest. Eurovision Obsession's André Durham joins us to chat about how we're coping.\n\nFanopticon Summary\n\n\nSpecial Guest: Welcome back, André Durham!\nEurovision News (1:48)\n\n2021 Participation, Fast Passes, and Returning Artists\nSongwriters have opinions about the 2020 cancellation\nThe Soul of Eurovision Saga\nFrance re-releases Tom Leeb's \"Mon Alliée (The Best in Me)\"\n\n\n\nVoting! (12:43)\n\n\nEurovision Obsession's 2020 Tournament Bracket\nSpain wins Spain's RTVE Poll\nAustralia's OGAE selects Iceland\n\n\n\nConcerts! (25:27)\n\n\nEurovision Home Concerts (Episode 1)\nSurie Lockdown Eurovision Party\nVictoria at Home\n\n\n\nRewatch! (32:17)\n\n\nEurovision 2019 is still on Netflix\n#EurovisionAgain Saturdays at 9pm CET / 3pm Eastern\nBroadcasters planning out special May programming\n\n\n\nWho do you think would have won Eurovision this year?\nSpecial Guest: André Durham.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDespite Eurovision's cancellation this year, the fandom is still fully engaged in the Contest. Eurovision Obsession's André Durham joins us to chat about how we're coping.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFanopticon Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Guest: Welcome back, \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/05/21/53-satisfactory-winner/\"\u003eAndré Durham\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision News (1:48)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2021 Participation, Fast Passes, and Returning Artists\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://wiwibloggs.com/2020/04/01/cesar-sampson-says-the-ebu-decision-to-exclude-2020-songs-from-eurovision-2021-was-thoughtless-and-careless/252944/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSongwriters have opinions\u003c/a\u003e about the 2020 cancellation\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Soul of Eurovision Saga\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrance re-releases Tom Leeb's\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5SOdhXjYko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e \"Mon Alliée (The Best in Me)\"\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoting! (12:43)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovisionobsession.wordpress.com/eurovision-2020-tournament/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEurovision Obsession's 2020 Tournament Bracket\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovoix.com/2020/03/30/spain-%E2%80%8Bblas-canto-wins-eurovision-2020-online/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSpain wins Spain's RTVE Poll\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.aussievision.net/post/iceland-win-ogae-australia-eurovision-2020-vote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAustralia's OGAE selects Iceland\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcerts! (25:27)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Home Concerts (\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8cUhD8Lr3s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEpisode 1\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N0E5iL7fxQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSurie Lockdown Eurovision Party\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvDv5NhxpmU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVictoria at Home\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRewatch! (32:17)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.netflix.com/search?q=eurovision\u0026amp;jbv=81128790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEurovision 2019\u003c/a\u003e is still on Netflix\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/eurovisionagain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e#EurovisionAgain\u003c/a\u003e Saturdays at 9pm CET / 3pm Eastern\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcasters planning out special May programming\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho do you think would have won Eurovision this year?\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: André Durham.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Despite Eurovision's cancellation this year, the fandom is still fully engaged in the Contest. Eurovision Obsession's André Durham joins us to chat about how we're coping.","date_published":"2020-04-07T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/55a90619-13a0-4b6d-964e-f83894ab5add.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62862188,"duration_in_seconds":2735}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37374","title":"Episode 82: The (Other) Ones That Got Away 2020 Edition","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/82","content_text":"We look back at the songs that missed out on being in the weird limbo space created after the cancellation of the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest.\n\nThe (Other) Ones That Got Away 2020 Edition Summary\n\n\nNews: the transition from Eurovision 2020 to Eurovision 2021 (2:13)\nThe Ones That Got Away: Albania, Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Ukraine (11:24)\nWhat does Lithuania do with the Roop and Pabandom is Naujo? (27:06)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n82: The (Other) Ones That Got Away playlist (Spotify)\nEurovision Selection Season 2020 playlist (Spotify)\nWintergatan \"Marble Machine\" video (YouTube)\nEurovision 2020: In Memoriam (Vulture)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe look back at the songs that missed out on being in the weird limbo space created after the cancellation of the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe (Other) Ones That Got Away 2020 Edition Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: the transition from Eurovision 2020 to Eurovision 2021 (2:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ones That Got Away: Albania, Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Ukraine (11:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does Lithuania do with the Roop and Pabandom is Naujo? (27:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qah6OMRgtfodS9JDHl0no?si=76vaMjUgQF2_YzoogwkAyQ\"\u003e82: The (Other) Ones That Got Away playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GzxXfBxZN4Po0C43YltVQ?si=CwgV6qw0TM2hVEWk0a7Zyg\"\u003eEurovision Selection Season 2020 playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvUU8joBb1Q\"\u003eWintergatan \"Marble Machine\" video\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.vulture.com/2020/03/eurovision-2020-best-song-entries.html\"\u003eEurovision 2020: In Memoriam\u003c/a\u003e (Vulture)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We look back at the songs that missed out on being in the weird limbo space created after the cancellation of the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest.","date_published":"2020-03-24T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/002b431e-8138-45cc-8deb-e599525b29cb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55850806,"duration_in_seconds":2304}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37370","title":"Special Edition: Well…","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/81b","content_text":"No news is good news. This news is bad news. Eurovision 2020 has been canceled. Now what?\n\nLinks\n\n\nRob Holley's thread about why this decision is correct (Twitter)\nTicket information (in Dutch, but Google Translate should help you out) (Songfestival.nl)\nHelp out Songfestival.be with a fan event (Twitter)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNo news is good news. This news is bad news. Eurovision 2020 has been canceled. Now what?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/robholley/status/1240281867804385280\"\u003eRob Holley's thread\u003c/a\u003e about why this decision is correct (Twitter)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://songfestival.nl/\"\u003eTicket information\u003c/a\u003e (in Dutch, but Google Translate should help you out) (Songfestival.nl)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Songfestival_be/status/1240293850842836992?s=20\"\u003eHelp out Songfestival.be\u003c/a\u003e with a fan event (Twitter)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"No news is good news. This news is bad news. Eurovision 2020 has been canceled. Now what?","date_published":"2020-03-18T19:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/17dfb290-e4b5-4874-b345-02cd1891e139.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17780661,"duration_in_seconds":619}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37367","title":"Episode 81: WHY ARE WE YELLING?","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/81","content_text":"We finish up our initial evaluations of the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest entries with the last nine songs to drop in March.\n\nWHY ARE WE YELLING? Summary\n\n\nCoronavirus vs. Eurovision (1:44)\nDoes Austria's song make us feel \"Alive\"? (6:22)\nIreland's \"Story of My Life\" splits opinions (10:21)\nAre we \"Running\" to or from Cyprus? Or the mall? (15:13)\nShould Bulgaria's \"Tears Getting Sober\" be the favorite? (19:09)\nWhat do \"YOU\" think of North Macedonia's entry? (22:54)\nGuess which of us is \"FREAKY!\" over San Marino's entry (27:03)\nDoes Malta get \"All of My Love\"? Some? Any? (35:36)\nDoes Azerbaijan say gay rights with \"Cleopatra\"? (40:07)\nRussia continues to Russia with \"UNO\" 44:23\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n81: WHY ARE WE YELLING? Playlist (Spotify)\nMike @rube_goldberg (Twitter)\nBen @benmsmith (Twitter)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe finish up our initial evaluations of the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest entries with the last nine songs to drop in March.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY ARE WE YELLING? Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoronavirus vs. Eurovision (1:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes Austria's song make us feel \"Alive\"? (6:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIreland's \"Story of My Life\" splits opinions (10:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre we \"Running\" to or from Cyprus? Or the mall? (15:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould Bulgaria's \"Tears Getting Sober\" be the favorite? (19:09)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat do \"YOU\" think of North Macedonia's entry? (22:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuess which of us is \"FREAKY!\" over San Marino's entry (27:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes Malta get \"All of My Love\"? Some? Any? (35:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes Azerbaijan say gay rights with \"Cleopatra\"? (40:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussia continues to Russia with \"UNO\" 44:23\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6d9q9k8seffIQta119mjZN?si=LTtW2_ZbTN2PXMHqUxfrFg\"\u003e81: WHY ARE WE YELLING? Playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/rube_goldberg\"\u003eMike @rube_goldberg\u003c/a\u003e (Twitter)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/benmsmith\"\u003eBen @benmsmith\u003c/a\u003e (Twitter)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We finish up our initial evaluations of the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest entries with the last nine songs to drop in March.","date_published":"2020-03-17T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/f4e87907-f934-40b2-95d9-aac1f317cf5b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69796258,"duration_in_seconds":3033}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37356","title":"Episode 80: This is Fine","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/80","content_text":"We made it through the end of Eurovision Selection Season! Well, the competitions in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Portugal, at least.\n\nThis is Fine Summary\n\n\nEurovision in the Wild: Geeky Podcasters Edition (1:07)\nCoronavirus shenanigans (2:48)\nGeorgia's Tornike Kipiani tells Western Europe to \"Take Me As I Am\" (5:30)\nEden represents Israel and Ethiopia with \"Feker Libi\" (8:46)\nNetherlands adds to the \"Grow\"-ing field with Jeangu Macrooy (11:03)\nGjon's Tears shed for Switzerland with \"Repondez-moi\" (14:29)\nDenmark says \"YES\" to Ben and Tan (18:53)\nThe Mamas make a \"Move\" for Sweden (23:58)\n\"Looking Back\" at Aksel's UMK win in Finland (29:18)\nPortugal chooses Elisa's \"Medo de Sentir\" (34:37)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nGeek Bowl XIV (Geeks Who Drink)\n80: This is Fine Playlist (Spotify)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe made it through the end of Eurovision Selection Season! Well, the competitions in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Portugal, at least.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThis is Fine Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Wild: Geeky Podcasters Edition (1:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoronavirus shenanigans (2:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorgia's Tornike Kipiani tells Western Europe to \"Take Me As I Am\" (5:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEden represents Israel and Ethiopia with \"Feker Libi\" (8:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetherlands adds to the \"Grow\"-ing field with Jeangu Macrooy (11:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGjon's Tears shed for Switzerland with \"Repondez-moi\" (14:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark says \"YES\" to Ben and Tan (18:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mamas make a \"Move\" for Sweden (23:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Looking Back\" at Aksel's UMK win in Finland (29:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal chooses Elisa's \"Medo de Sentir\" (34:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.geekswhodrink.com/geekbowl/gb2020\"\u003eGeek Bowl XIV\u003c/a\u003e (Geeks Who Drink)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uEoPtoJA5f4KUY2BpX21Q?si=XHZIWXteRJWVa0tYHhyxog\"\u003e80: This is Fine Playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We made it through the end of Eurovision Selection Season! Well, the competitions in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Portugal, at least.","date_published":"2020-03-10T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/92ad0eae-a7b9-4815-a6ec-a18a28ca4c37.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40175778,"duration_in_seconds":2412}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37325","title":"Episode 79: Songageddon 2020","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/79","content_text":"Somehow we managed to be verbal after mainlining hours upon hours of Eurovision content this past weekend. It's Songageddon 2020!\n\nSongageddon 2020 Summary\n\n\nThursday (1:35)\n\nUnited Kingdom drops James Newman's \"My Last Breath\" (with special guest Helen Groothuis)\nGermany has a \"Violent Thing\" with Ben Dolic\nAzerbaijan announces Samira Efendi\n\n\n\nFriday (13:09)\n\n\nBelarus chooses VAL's \"Da Vidna / Да вiдна\" instead of \"La-Ley-La\"\n\n\n\nSaturday (16:48)\n\n\nEstonia's televoters show Uku Suviste \"What Love Is\"\nMoldova goes to \"Prison\" with Natalia Gordienko\nDamir Kedžo wins Croatia's Dora 2020 with \"Divlji vjetre\"\nIceland's Daði Freyr wins Songvakeppnin with \"Think About Things\"\nMelfest Andra Chansen\n\n\n\nSunday (46:36)\n\n\nGreece debuts Stefania's \"Superg!rl\"\nRoxen's \"Alcohol You\" will represent Romania\nHurricane blows away Serbia's Beovizija with \"Hasta la Vista\"\n\n\n\nMonday (55:46)\n\n\nRussia announces Little Big\nGeorgia debuts \"Take Me As I Am\"\n\n\n\nComing up this week: everything else! (58:42)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n79: Songageddon 2020 Playlist (Spotify)\nMyths, Legends, And Questions: How To Talk To The British About Eurovision (ESC Insight)\n@dril (Twitter)\nSing Your Face Off Might Make You Poke Your Eyes Out (What Else is On)\nDie Antwoord + Teletubbies (YouTube)\nSpecial Guest: Helen Groothuis.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSomehow we managed to be verbal after mainlining hours upon hours of Eurovision content this past weekend. It's Songageddon 2020!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSongageddon 2020 Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThursday (1:35)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited Kingdom drops James Newman's \"My Last Breath\" (\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/07/30/58-big-5-gut-rehab-france-united-kingdom/\"\u003ewith special guest Helen Groothuis\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany has a \"Violent Thing\" with Ben Dolic\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzerbaijan announces Samira Efendi\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday (13:09)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelarus chooses VAL's \"Da Vidna / Да вiдна\" instead of \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/Nsia3J_INVM\"\u003e\"La-Ley-La\"\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday (16:48)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonia's televoters show Uku Suviste \"What Love Is\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoldova goes to \"Prison\" with Natalia Gordienko\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamir Kedžo wins Croatia's Dora 2020 with \"Divlji vjetre\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIceland's Daði Freyr wins Songvakeppnin with \"Think About Things\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelfest Andra Chansen\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunday (46:36)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreece debuts Stefania's \"Superg!rl\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoxen's \"Alcohol You\" will represent Romania\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHurricane blows away Serbia's Beovizija with \"Hasta la Vista\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonday (55:46)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussia announces Little Big\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorgia debuts \"Take Me As I Am\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing up this week: everything else! (58:42)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Ut1d7UcqsnNxAmiMaX3nx?si=z21nfsZBS3S5fR0smrM1-A\"\u003e79: Songageddon 2020 Playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://escinsight.com/2020/02/27/uk-bbc-eurovision-song-contest-fixed-political-james-newman-my-last-breath/\"\u003eMyths, Legends, And Questions: How To Talk To The British About Eurovision\u003c/a\u003e (ESC Insight)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/dril/status/384408932061417472\"\u003e@dril\u003c/a\u003e (Twitter)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://whatelseison.tv/2014/06/02/sing-face-might-make-poke-eyes/\"\u003eSing Your Face Off Might Make You Poke Your Eyes Out\u003c/a\u003e (What Else is On)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy5wpB8uT7Y\"\u003eDie Antwoord + Teletubbies\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Helen Groothuis.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Somehow we managed to be verbal after mainlining hours upon hours of Eurovision content this past weekend. It's Songageddon 2020!","date_published":"2020-03-03T17:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/5b69355c-56dc-43fa-8baf-c5134a27666f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":87824577,"duration_in_seconds":3695}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37205","title":"Episode 78: Remedial Dance Party","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/78","content_text":"We're in the eye of the Eurovision Selection Season storm thanks to a light TV schedule this weekend. Time to practice the \"I'm a Little Tempest in a Teapot\" dance!\n\nRemedial Dance Party Summary\n\n\nUkraine's Go_A wins VidBir with \"Solovey\" (1:54)\nSlovenia's Ana Soklič wins EMA with \"Voda\" (7:05)\nSweden's Melfest Heat 4 in Malmö (12:52)\nPortugal's Festival da Cançao Semi-Final 1 (23:13)\nPoland's Alicja Protects the \"Empires\" from the Lake Malawi Trojan Horse (23:13)\nThis week: Germany, United Kingdom, Belarus, Serbia, Croatia, Estonia, Iceland, Moldova, Romania (27:53)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n78: Remedial Dance Party playlist (Spotify)\nDoes Klemen Slakonja have the range? (YouTube)\nIs Netflix doing a shadow viral campaign for Iceland? (Reddit)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe're in the eye of the Eurovision Selection Season storm thanks to a light TV schedule this weekend. Time to practice the \"I'm a Little Tempest in a Teapot\" dance!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRemedial Dance Party Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkraine's Go_A wins VidBir with \"Solovey\" (1:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenia's Ana Soklič wins EMA with \"Voda\" (7:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden's Melfest Heat 4 in Malmö (12:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal's Festival da Cançao Semi-Final 1 (23:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoland's Alicja Protects the \"Empires\" from the Lake Malawi Trojan Horse (23:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: Germany, United Kingdom, \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ObpRgkM360pVRuZImgZcc?si=ju6VLLh4ShOfJ5Uke7I6Wg\"\u003eBelarus\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nEaCL514emv1lVmOSVdVu?si=DWZu4g9mSnGovVUocdP07Q\"\u003eSerbia\u003c/a\u003e, Croatia, \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mPTvfq9EEek2hZYCpd5nR?si=BbalwxtbRVe2xZvfS3KOmA\"\u003eEstonia\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5MnYEjsDtxHzBb6QDTG8US?si=co-KPtrQT_-0Sjmf_WXTtg\"\u003eIceland\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Vjmani3W7oXWtuDBg84wk?si=Dt6KJs7xTTihny8FuRgtfg\"\u003eMoldova\u003c/a\u003e, Romania (27:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38M1fVj1FQ6hqE0aVu4mVH?si=RxG02PhuRX6fruUK4zNeLw\"\u003e78: Remedial Dance Party playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5sjClbVhWo\"\u003eDoes Klemen Slakonja have the range?\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/eurovision/comments/f6bxep/about_the_recent_hype_surrounding_a_certain/\"\u003eIs Netflix doing a shadow viral campaign for Iceland?\u003c/a\u003e (Reddit)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We're in the eye of the Eurovision Selection Season storm thanks to a light TV schedule this weekend. Time to practice the \"I'm a Little Tempest in a Teapot\" dance!","date_published":"2020-02-25T17:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/e7c7426c-878d-4913-be2c-7f881baf2de4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55386239,"duration_in_seconds":2298}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37198","title":"Episode 77: Anarchy in the NRK","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/77","content_text":"The Eurovision 2020 songlist has hit double digits after this past weekend as we encounter internal selections and national final results.\n\nAnarchy in the NRK Summary\n\n\nArmenia's Depi Evratesil (2:09)\nLithuania's Pabandom is Naujo Final (6:32)\nNorway's NRK Melodi Grand Prix Final (11:27)\nSweden's Melodifestivalen Heat 3 (21:01)\nIceland's Songvakeppnin Semi-Final 2 (24:49)\nFrance releases Tom Leeb's \"The Best in Me\" (31:07)\nBelgium releases Hooverphonic's \"Release Me\" (35:35)\nThis Weekend Romania Songs, Portugal's Festival da Cancao, Slovenia's EMA, Ukraine's VidBir, and Poland's Szansa na Sukces (42:20)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n77: Anarchy in the NRK Playlist (Spotify)\nOneLook Dictionary\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Eurovision 2020 songlist has hit double digits after this past weekend as we encounter internal selections and national final results.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAnarchy in the NRK Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmenia's Depi Evratesil (2:09)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania's Pabandom is Naujo Final (6:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway's NRK Melodi Grand Prix Final (11:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden's Melodifestivalen Heat 3 (21:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIceland's Songvakeppnin Semi-Final 2 (24:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrance releases Tom Leeb's \"The Best in Me\" (31:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgium releases Hooverphonic's \"Release Me\" (35:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Weekend Romania Songs, \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2qZZs9UH2Hhp84MjF7W3Yb?si=YevAt-QoRzeoIeeSUrdqZQ\"\u003ePortugal's Festival da Cancao\u003c/a\u003e, Slovenia's EMA, \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6OB7sCLqG7wID4oThDkroH?si=hlRbZ82LTDmheix-RGNkdw\"\u003eUkraine's VidBir\u003c/a\u003e, and Poland's Szansa na Sukces (42:20)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tnH7N1BJvkt5hh7a4CPuW?si=in0DM9ecT1WHOFYQWh5IJw\"\u003e77: Anarchy in the NRK Playlist (Spotify)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.onelook.com/\"\u003eOneLook Dictionary\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The Eurovision 2020 songlist has hit double digits after this past weekend as we encounter internal selections and national final results.","date_published":"2020-02-18T17:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/7d81bb38-267f-4149-b41d-bb0e11ae0e73.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76224606,"duration_in_seconds":3196}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37182","title":"Episode 76: Sanremo LXX (Long, Xtra Xtra)","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/76","content_text":"Saturday proved to be a marathon as Australia, Latvia, and Italy chose their Eurovision entries and a whole bunch of other countries made progress.\n\nSanremo LXX (Long, Xtra Xtra) Summary\n\n\nEurovision in the Wild: Oscars 2020 Edition (1:43)\nIsrael selects Eden Alene (7:00)\nAustralia Decides on Montaigne (8:36)\nLatvia chooses Samanta Tina (13:47)\nMalta's X Factor belongs to Destiny (21:06)\nItaly's Sanremo 70 ends with Diodato win (23:00)\nOther checkins: Lithuania, Sweden, Iceland, Ukraine, Norway (30:46)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n76 Sanremo LXX (Long, Xtra Xtra) Playlist (Spotify)\n\"Into the Unknown\" Oscars Performance (YouTube)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSaturday proved to be a marathon as Australia, Latvia, and Italy chose their Eurovision entries and a whole bunch of other countries made progress.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSanremo LXX (Long, Xtra Xtra) Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Wild: Oscars 2020 Edition (1:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsrael selects Eden Alene (7:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia Decides on Montaigne (8:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatvia chooses Samanta Tina (13:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalta's X Factor belongs to Destiny (21:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly's Sanremo 70 ends with Diodato win (23:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther checkins: Lithuania, Sweden, Iceland, Ukraine, Norway (30:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0DKHtQPY5E6YymfxrnZ1a0?si=ZTRPpoYJSsmeAcbiAzsyug\"\u003e76 Sanremo LXX (Long, Xtra Xtra) Playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4I05EYm71A\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\"\u003e\"Into the Unknown\" Oscars Performance\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Saturday proved to be a marathon as Australia, Latvia, and Italy chose their Eurovision entries and a whole bunch of other countries made progress.","date_published":"2020-02-11T17:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/01d852bf-f52f-4c8b-8eb5-7a825669d6af.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":74220423,"duration_in_seconds":3135}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37176","title":"Episode 75: Austvia Superdecides","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/75","content_text":"It's time to update your Eurovision Top 2 videos as Czech Republic makes their choice and Australia, Italy, and Latvia get ready to make theirs.\n\nAustvia Superdecides Summary\n\n\nSemi-Final Allocation for Realsies This Time (1:40)\nEurovision Ticket Sales (5:15)\nSpain releases Blas Cantó's \"Universo\" (8:28)\nCzech Republic chooses Benny Cristo's \"Kemama\" (10:12)\nGreece selects Stefania (14:16)\nWeekend Recaps: Lithuania, Norway, Sweden (15:58)\nItaly's Sanremo Festival Begins (33:27)\nOur picks: Australia Decides (35:35)\nOur picks: Latvia's Supernova (44:49)\nComing up this weekend: Malta, Ukraine, Iceland, Poland,\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n75: Austvia Superdecides Playlist (Spotify)\nAustralia Decides Aussievision Online Poll (Aussievision)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt's time to update your Eurovision Top 2 videos as Czech Republic makes their choice and Australia, Italy, and Latvia get ready to make theirs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAustvia Superdecides Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final Allocation for Realsies This Time (1:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Ticket Sales (5:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpain releases Blas Cantó's \"Universo\" (8:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech Republic chooses Benny Cristo's \"Kemama\" (10:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreece selects Stefania (14:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeekend Recaps: Lithuania, Norway, Sweden (15:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly's Sanremo Festival Begins (33:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur picks: Australia Decides (35:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur picks: Latvia's Supernova (44:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing up this weekend: Malta, Ukraine, Iceland, Poland,\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3j3vOAIapo7aa5J6XFxZRP?si=qzeduzq_Tcq4w6wjLVk9Sg\"\u003e75: Austvia Superdecides\u003c/a\u003e Playlist (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.aussievision.net/post/australia-decides-aussievision-online-poll-the-results\"\u003eAustralia Decides Aussievision Online Poll\u003c/a\u003e (Aussievision)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"It's time to update your Eurovision Top 2 videos as Czech Republic makes their choice and Australia, Italy, and Latvia get ready to make theirs.","date_published":"2020-02-04T17:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/24970154-cdd8-4a03-9e19-aae81a806a59.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":81444737,"duration_in_seconds":3339}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37163","title":"Episode 74: Semi Final Allocation Czech In","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/74","content_text":"Czech Republic came to play, y'all. We do a deep dive on this year's Eurovision selection entries and check in with news across Europe as we wait for the semi final draw.\n\nSemi Final Allocation Czech In Summary\n\n\nSemi Final Allocation (0:48)\nFinland's UMK Entries' Slow Drip (6:11)\nCzech Republic's Seven Songs for Eurovision (8:38)\nDenmark and Belarus Narrow Down Their Fields (25:51)\nNorway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 3 Recap (28:09)\nLithuania's Pabandom iš Naujo Heat 3 Recap (34:59)\nComing up this week: Tickets, Spain's Song, Sweden's Melfest, Moldova's Auditions, Poland's Szansa na Sukces (38:54)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nPlaylist: 74: Semi Final Allocation Czech In (Spotify)\nEurovision 2020 Accessibility Plans Revealed (Eurovoix)\nEurovision Semi Final Allocation (YouTube—Geoblocked in the US)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCzech Republic came to play, y'all. We do a deep dive on this year's Eurovision selection entries and check in with news across Europe as we wait for the semi final draw.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSemi Final Allocation Czech In Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi Final Allocation (0:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinland's UMK Entries' Slow Drip (6:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech Republic's Seven Songs for Eurovision (8:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark and Belarus Narrow Down Their Fields (25:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 3 Recap (28:09)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania's Pabandom iš Naujo Heat 3 Recap (34:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing up this week: Tickets, Spain's Song, Sweden's Melfest, Moldova's Auditions, Poland's Szansa na Sukces (38:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71JH6zO0v0jZRk5TPYlNAU?si=x3xSc08ATSqalB2iEpGdtg\"\u003ePlaylist: 74: Semi Final Allocation Czech In\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovoix.com/2020/01/24/eurovision-2020-accessibility-plans-revealed/\"\u003eEurovision 2020 Accessibility Plans Revealed\u003c/a\u003e (Eurovoix)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDj3go3iecQ\"\u003eEurovision Semi Final Allocation\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube—Geoblocked in the US)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Czech Republic came to play, y'all. We do a deep dive on this year's Eurovision selection entries and check in with news across Europe as we wait for the semi final draw.","date_published":"2020-01-28T17:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/169a2765-13d0-4a47-9aff-2fd7051f0afc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69747952,"duration_in_seconds":3031}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37160","title":"Episode 73: Boys!","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/73","content_text":"We have an avalanche of Eurovision news this week, including two new artist selections, a bunch of songs, and Billie Eilish?\n\nBoys! Summary\n\n\nMartin Österdahl named Eurovision Executive Supervisor (1:25)\nJon Ola Sand discusses the US at Eurovision (3:24)\nArtist announcements: Tom Leeb for France, Vasil Garvanliev for North Macedonia (6:35)\nSong drops: Portugal, Iceland, Czech Republic, Denmark, Moldova, Finland (9:08)\nNorway Melodi Grand Prix Week 2 (19:00)\nLithuania Pabandom iš naujo! Week 2 (26:25)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n#73 Boys! Playlist (Spotify)\nMartin Österdahl Book List (GoodReads)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe have an avalanche of Eurovision news this week, including two new artist selections, a bunch of songs, and Billie Eilish?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBoys! Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMartin Österdahl named Eurovision Executive Supervisor (1:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJon Ola Sand discusses the US at Eurovision (3:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist announcements: Tom Leeb for France, \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVasil Garvanliev for North Macedonia (6:35)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSong drops: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2qZZs9UH2Hhp84MjF7W3Yb?si=tLsxZzzUR-aN12LbPVD6iw\"\u003ePortugal\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5MnYEjsDtxHzBb6QDTG8US?si=Xn4lmDGyT5OFjGPpYCT4jA\"\u003eIceland\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/czech-republic-presents-7-hopefuls-for-rotterdam-2020\"\u003eCzech Republic\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.dr.dk/event/melodigrandprix/du-vaelger-hvem-der-skal-i-finalen-hoer-aarets-foerste-grand-prix-sange\"\u003eDenmark\u003c/a\u003e, Moldova, \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/finland-national-selection-umk-2020\"\u003eFinland\u003c/a\u003e (9:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway Melodi Grand Prix Week 2 (19:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania Pabandom iš naujo! Week 2 (26:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2yN0khqPxwlHXNOzlknUFO?si=Jbi8zJvGSvmovTOT9BMLZw\"\u003e#73 Boys! Playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15682165.Martin_sterdahl\"\u003eMartin Österdahl Book List\u003c/a\u003e (GoodReads)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We have an avalanche of Eurovision news this week, including two new artist selections, a bunch of songs, and Billie Eilish?","date_published":"2020-01-21T17:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/db33444f-98fc-4074-8848-79e025d62d62.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45978450,"duration_in_seconds":1887}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37156","title":"Episode 72: DRIP in a Box","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/72","content_text":"Eurovision Selection Season 2020 begins in earnest with Norway's revamped Melodi Grand Prix and Lithuania's fashion makeover.\n\nDRIP in a Box Summary\n\n\nJeangu Macrooy will represent the Netherlands (1:10)\nNorway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 1 (3:40)\nLithuania's Pabandom iš naujo! Heat 1 (9:23)\nSerbia announces its contestants (14:33)\nCzech Republic announces their artists (16:25)\nThis week: Portugal, Latvia, Iceland, Slovenia (20:45)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nDRIP in a Box Playlist (Spotify)\nLatvia Supernova auditions (YouTube)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEurovision Selection Season 2020 begins in earnest with Norway's revamped Melodi Grand Prix and Lithuania's fashion makeover.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDRIP in a Box Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJeangu Macrooy will represent the Netherlands (1:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 1 (3:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania's Pabandom iš naujo! Heat 1 (9:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerbia announces its contestants (14:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech Republic announces their artists (16:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: Portugal, Latvia, Iceland, Slovenia (20:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2myQElM5qKzsrZDud8kkEY\"\u003eDRIP in a Box Playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvdEZ8veYa8\u0026amp;list=PLngRbe8W6auqFytTPpKHQVg4uIxI6Xj7-\"\u003eLatvia Supernova auditions\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Eurovision Selection Season 2020 begins in earnest with Norway's revamped Melodi Grand Prix and Lithuania's fashion makeover.","date_published":"2020-01-14T17:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/92867f54-a7ce-45f3-967f-cfe7f630495d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":41154169,"duration_in_seconds":1624}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37138","title":"Episode 71: Sticks Nix FiK Picks","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/71","content_text":"We're barely a week into 2020 and we already have Eurovision drama up to our ears (HI ALBANIA!). We get caught up on the news from over the holidays in this episode.\n\nSticks Nix FiK Picks Summary\n\n\nAlbania's Fesitvali i Këngës chooses Arilena Ara's \"Shaj\" (1:51)\nGeorgia Idol chooses Tornike Kiniapi (13:34)\nAustralia Decides fills its roster (16:39)\nSelection process news: Italy, Netherlands, North Macedonia (23:07)\nESC 250 Results (25:42)\nComing up this week: Ukraine artists, Norway's Melodi Grand Prix, Lithuania's Marathon (30:34)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nPlaylist: 71  Sticks Nix FiK Picks (Spotify)\nFestivali i Këngës: The Aftermath (Jessie Hong)\n‘America’s Got Talent’: Australian singer Jordan Ravi was ‘robbed’ by ‘AGT’ judges, say 28% of viewers (Gold Derby)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe're barely a week into 2020 and we already have Eurovision drama up to our ears (HI ALBANIA!). We get caught up on the news from over the holidays in this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSticks Nix FiK Picks Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbania's Fesitvali i Këngës chooses \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCKsleqWoz0\"\u003eArilena Ara's \"Shaj\"\u003c/a\u003e (1:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorgia Idol chooses \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFp5vzxMwyM\"\u003eTornike\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc30Fb3SCVc\"\u003eKiniapi\u003c/a\u003e (13:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia Decides fills its roster (16:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelection process news: Italy, Netherlands, North Macedonia (23:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://songfestival.be/top250/41055/\"\u003eESC 250 Results\u003c/a\u003e (25:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing up this week: Ukraine artists, Norway's Melodi Grand Prix, Lithuania's Marathon (30:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5XlVjSaTud8nD29JdIg2si?si=Lmx8m9aoQdiRCWbpQAbupg\"\u003ePlaylist: 71  Sticks Nix FiK Picks\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://thejessiehong.wordpress.com/2020/08/06/redux-blowback-from-fest58/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFestivali i Këngës: The Aftermath \u003c/a\u003e(Jessie Hong)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.goldderby.com/article/2019/americas-got-talent-australian-singer-jordan-ravi-robbed-eliminated-agt-judges/\"\u003e‘America’s Got Talent’: Australian singer Jordan Ravi was ‘robbed’ by ‘AGT’ judges, say 28% of viewers\u003c/a\u003e (Gold Derby)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We're barely a week into 2020 and we already have Eurovision drama up to our ears (HI ALBANIA!). We get caught up on the news from over the holidays in this episode.","date_published":"2020-01-07T17:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/c6bee087-db5b-4b13-86e7-949bf2d0100c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37847911,"duration_in_seconds":2263}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37135","title":"Episode 70: The Ones That Got Away 2010s Edition","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/70","content_text":"408 songs competed on the Eurovision stage this decade. 148 did not qualify for the Grand Final. From those, we picked 20 that still hold up.\n\nEpisode Summary\n\n\n2019 picks (4:03)\n2018 picks (7:39)\n2017 picks (11:40)\n2016 picks (16:40)\n2015 picks (22:07)\n2014 picks (28:03)\n2013 picks (33:48)\n2012 picks (41:56)\n2011 picks (46:05)\n2010 picks (49:23)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n70: The Ones That Got Away 2010s Edition playlist (Spotify)\nESC 250 Countdown (ESC Radio)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e408 songs competed on the Eurovision stage this decade. 148 did not qualify for the Grand Final. From those, we picked 20 that still hold up.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEpisode Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2019 picks (4:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2018 picks (7:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2017 picks (11:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2016 picks (16:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2015 picks (22:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2014 picks (28:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2013 picks (33:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2012 picks (41:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2011 picks (46:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2010 picks (49:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2pDKUCBe9SBix9iOt3aK5f?si=B7FDlq-PTxKOd6TFJQ2q7Q\"\u003e70: The Ones That Got Away 2010s Edition playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.escradio.com/2019/12/eurovision-top-250-countdown-of-the-most-popular-eurovision-songs-on-new-years-eve-31-december-1100-cet-3/\"\u003eESC 250 Countdown\u003c/a\u003e (ESC Radio)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"408 songs competed on the Eurovision stage this decade. 148 did not qualify for the Grand Final. From those, we picked 20 that still hold up.","date_published":"2019-12-31T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/be71a127-39a1-453e-8015-dda2ed9ba6e8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55702272,"duration_in_seconds":3288}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37133","title":"Episode 69: Ben’s Grand Eurofying Theory","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/69","content_text":"Ben flies solo this week after getting too caffeinated while prepping for the last Eurowhat of the year. He develops a theory about Eurovision in the last decade and makes an audio essay about it. It involves snacks.\n\nEpisode Summary\n\n\nHow to define a decade (1:48)\nPop, with a Folk flourish (4:15)\nPower ballads! (6:10)\nThe Azerbaijan Pop machine (9:00)\nItaly returns (11:18)\nFuego, Replay, and repetition (14:48)\nFolk, with a Pop flourish (17:26)\nInteresting choices, struggling titans (19:06)\nBalance shifts again (22:18)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nHit Parade: Rolling in God's Uptown Road Edition (Slate)\nEpisode 69: Ben's Grand Eurofying Theory Playlist (Spotify)\nInterstitial music in this episode from https://filmmusic.io ||\n\"Beauty Flow\" by Kevin MacLeod || Creative Commons License\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBen flies solo this week after getting too caffeinated while prepping for the last Eurowhat of the year. He develops a theory about Eurovision in the last decade and makes an audio essay about it. It involves snacks.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEpisode Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to define a decade (1:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePop, with a Folk flourish (4:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower ballads! (6:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Azerbaijan Pop machine (9:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly returns (11:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuego, Replay, and repetition (14:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolk, with a Pop flourish (17:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteresting choices, struggling titans (19:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance shifts again (22:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://slate.com/podcasts/hit-parade/2019/11/the-decade-in-charts-2010-to-2019\"\u003eHit Parade: Rolling in God's Uptown Road Edition\u003c/a\u003e (Slate)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qoihastMpTvLlcm8NHHnk?si=kekid9OmSYyCSB_ZA9a_Jg\"\u003eEpisode 69: Ben's Grand Eurofying Theory Playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterstitial music in this episode from \u003ca href=\"https://filmmusic.io\"\u003ehttps://filmmusic.io\u003c/a\u003e ||\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://incompetech.com\"\u003e\"Beauty Flow\" by Kevin MacLeod\u003c/a\u003e || \u003ca href=\"http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/\"\u003eCreative Commons License\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Ben flies solo this week after getting too caffeinated while prepping for the last Eurowhat of the year. He develops a theory about Eurovision in the last decade and makes an audio essay about it. It involves snacks.","date_published":"2019-12-24T18:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/3a387de6-f49a-4e59-8de2-2ad8f59afbb6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51408504,"duration_in_seconds":1509}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37131","title":"Episode 68: Eurovisie Songfestivus","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/68","content_text":"Tickets! Hosts! More selections! Eurovision 2020 is in full swing, but we look back at 2019 pop culture and make a 2020 wish list in this episode.\n\nEpisode Summary\n\n\nEurovision tickets on sale... for 20 minutes (1:32)\nEurovision Hosts: Chantal Janzen, Edsilia Rombley, Jan Smit (6:26)\nAustria selects Vincent Bueno (9:38)\nAlbania's Festivali i Këngës takes place this week (12:18)\nCzech Republic invents some genres (14:55)\nFestivus Grievances and Holiday Wishes (17:43)\nWhat did your Spotify Wrapped look like? (29:50)\nWhat other podcasts caught your ear this year? (36:52)\nThe Most Important Piece of Pop Culture of 2019 (42:12)\n\n\nPodcasts We Recommend\n\n\nBy the Book\nCocaine and Rhinestones\nDolly Parton's America\nExtra Hot Great\nHit Parade\nList Envy (Mike's episode)\nWho? Weekly\nYou're Wrong About\n\n\nOther Links\n\n\nVincent Bueno competes in Austria's 2016 National Final (YouTube)\nFestivali i Këngës YouTube Playlist\nEpisode 68 Spotify Playlist\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTickets! Hosts! More selections! Eurovision 2020 is in full swing, but we look back at 2019 pop culture and make a 2020 wish list in this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEpisode Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision tickets on sale... for 20 minutes (1:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Hosts: Chantal Janzen, Edsilia Rombley, Jan Smit (6:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustria selects Vincent Bueno (9:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbania's Festivali i Këngës takes place this week (12:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech Republic invents some genres (14:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFestivus Grievances and Holiday Wishes (17:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat did your Spotify Wrapped look like? (29:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat other podcasts caught your ear this year? (36:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Most Important Piece of Pop Culture of 2019 (42:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePodcasts We Recommend\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://bythebookpod.com/about-us\"\u003eBy the Book\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://cocaineandrhinestones.com/\"\u003eCocaine and Rhinestones\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/dolly-partons-america\"\u003eDolly Parton's America\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.extrahotgreat.com/\"\u003eExtra Hot Great\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://slate.com/podcasts/hit-parade\"\u003eHit Parade\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://listenvypod.com/\"\u003eList Envy\u003c/a\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https://listenvypod.com/e/top-5-eurovision-song-contest-finals-from-the-00s-380207676eda80/\"\u003eMike's episode\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.whoweekly.us/\"\u003eWho? Weekly\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://rottenindenmark.wordpress.com/podcast/\"\u003eYou're Wrong About\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Links\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlGNgTH2_gI\"\u003eVincent Bueno competes in Austria's 2016 National Final\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie3mUxx_gbc\u0026amp;list=PL0XoaVRW0j7DXky90CGyJtyRK3geQ4dU7\"\u003eFestivali i Këngës YouTube Playlist\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NzBBiTZUDLHsG5fZsi45d\"\u003eEpisode 68 Spotify Playlist\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Tickets! Hosts! More selections! Eurovision 2020 is in full swing, but we look back at 2019 pop culture and make a 2020 wish list in this episode.","date_published":"2019-12-17T18:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/bc24cbac-2a58-4b49-8104-8401eec0c687.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46685979,"duration_in_seconds":2724}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37115","title":"Episode 67: Hungary for Turkey","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/67","content_text":"Hungary's reasons for withdrawing from Eurovision sound similar to Turkey's. What else do the two countries have in common?\n\nHungary for Turkey Summary\n\n\nEurovision 2020 Logo (1:32)\nCyprus announces Sandro Nicolas (4:03)\nBulgaria announces VICTORIA (7:07)\nSweden announces Melfest lineup (8:39)\nAustralia Decides: Mitch Tambo and iOTA (12:06)\nEstonia presents its 24 songs (14:50)\nInternal selections: Russia, France, Spain (16:49)\nMain Topic: Hungary for Turkey (18:26)\nSpotify Playlist\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nHungary pulls out of Eurovision amid rise in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric (The Guardian)\nIs Eurovision too hot for government and public media? (Index.hu (Translated))\nTurkey to return Eurovision 'if no more bearded divas' (Hürriyet Daily News)\nInching away from democracy? (Politico)\nHow Hungary Became a Haven for the Alt-Right (The Atlantic)\nIt happened there: how democracy died in Hungary (Vox)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHungary's reasons for withdrawing from Eurovision sound similar to Turkey's. What else do the two countries have in common?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHungary for Turkey Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/gallery/eurovision-2020-open-up-event-design\"\u003eEurovision 2020 Logo\u003c/a\u003e (1:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyprus announces \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMObgNj1D0U\"\u003eSandro Nicolas\u003c/a\u003e (4:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulgaria announces VICTORIA (7:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://blogg.svt.se/melodifestivalen-expertbloggen/artists-melodifestivalen-2020-full-line/\"\u003eSweden announces Melfest lineup\u003c/a\u003e (8:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia Decides: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1411764092305047\"\u003eMitch Tambo\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRF-pgMWpwQ\"\u003eiOTA\u003c/a\u003e (12:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://menu.err.ee/k/poolfinalistid-2020\"\u003eEstonia presents its 24 songs\u003c/a\u003e (14:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal selections: Russia, France, Spain (16:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Topic: Hungary for Turkey (18:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Fu9an3oagVOgiLeUxjiES?si=fAZNMPRPQfG4HMmSXroBwg\"\u003eSpotify Playlist\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/nov/27/hungary-pulls-out-of-eurovision-amid-rise-in-anti-lgbt-rhetoric\"\u003eHungary pulls out of Eurovision amid rise in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric\u003c/a\u003e (The Guardian)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://index.hu/kultur/zene/2019/11/26/eurovizio_mtva_emmi_a_dal/\"\u003eIs Eurovision too hot for government and public media?\u003c/a\u003e (Index.hu (Translated))\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-to-return-eurovision-if-no-more-bearded-divas-135427\"\u003eTurkey to return Eurovision 'if no more bearded divas'\u003c/a\u003e (Hürriyet Daily News)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.politico.eu/article/inching-away-from-democracy/\"\u003eInching away from democracy?\u003c/a\u003e (Politico)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/05/how-hungary-became-a-haven-for-the-alt-right/527178/\"\u003eHow Hungary Became a Haven for the Alt-Right\u003c/a\u003e (The Atlantic)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/9/13/17823488/hungary-democracy-authoritarianism-trump\"\u003eIt happened there: how democracy died in Hungary\u003c/a\u003e (Vox)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Hungary's reasons for withdrawing from Eurovision sound similar to Turkey's. What else do the two countries have in common?","date_published":"2019-12-03T18:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/8ce98c98-8561-4f2a-a712-91e8aa21cc48.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36199680,"duration_in_seconds":2069}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37108","title":"Episode 66: Iceland Airwaves","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/66","content_text":"Our Senior Hatari Correspondent Ben traveled to Reykjavik to check in with the Iceland Airwaves festival and what's going on in the Icelandic music scene.\n\nEpisode Summary\n\n\nHow Many Countries are in Europe? We have an answer! (1:21)\nNational Selection Hopscotch (2:44)\n\nFeaturing Czech Republic, Estonia, Australia, and more!\n\n\n\nESC 250 Voting is open! (7:16)\nEurovision in Chicago: Onuka, Il Volo, Flying Steps (9:31)\nIceland Airwaves (15:53)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n66: Iceland Airwaves Playlist (Spotify)\nIceland Airwaves homepage\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur Senior Hatari Correspondent Ben traveled to Reykjavik to check in with the Iceland Airwaves festival and what's going on in the Icelandic music scene.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEpisode Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Many Countries are in Europe? We have an answer! (1:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational Selection Hopscotch (2:44)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing Czech Republic, Estonia, Australia, and more!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://songfestival.be/en/esc-top-250-2019/\"\u003eESC 250 Voting is open!\u003c/a\u003e (7:16)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in Chicago: Onuka, Il Volo, Flying Steps (9:31)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIceland Airwaves (15:53)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3q1QxCaL4Rez1bRnyoVrsQ?si=5exR5V8TSta5LdKC8EzdBQ\"\u003e66: Iceland Airwaves Playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://icelandairwaves.is/\"\u003eIceland Airwaves homepage\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Our Senior Hatari Correspondent Ben traveled to Reykjavik to check in with the Iceland Airwaves festival and what's going on in the Icelandic music scene.","date_published":"2019-11-19T18:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/4226e611-40cf-4ed9-b977-5e3a8f25426b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47457532,"duration_in_seconds":2772}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37103","title":"Episode 65: Lebanon-starter","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/65","content_text":"Lebanon was supposed to debut at Eurovision 2005. We examine the unexpected ways international relations impact the Song Contest.\n\nLebanon-starter Summary\n\n\nOpen Up 2020 (1:26)\nDuncan Laurence releases \"Love Don't Hate It\" (4:02)\nMailbag: How to break a tie in 1970 (5:15)\nHow Many Countries are in Europe? (9:02)\nEurovision in the Wild: Game Shows, Elton John, Stamps (11:43)\nMain Topic: Lebanon at the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nAline Lahoud \"Quand tout s'enfuit\"\nLebanon-Isreal relations deteriorate in 2006 (Daily Star Lebanon)\nLebanon's Media Landscape (Fanack)\nInternet Archive: Lebanon.com Feb 4 | Mar 6\n#63 Flags on the Play\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLebanon was supposed to debut at Eurovision 2005. We examine the unexpected ways international relations impact the Song Contest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLebanon-starter Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/V9E7USN0-Jw\"\u003eOpen Up\u003c/a\u003e 2020 (1:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuncan Laurence releases \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/track/3WpCAAxdEOY5L4tT6Dt2H8?si=6PGoD7UtQj-pJCxuvE14OQ\"\u003e\"Love Don't Hate It\"\u003c/a\u003e (4:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMailbag: How to break a tie in 1970 (5:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Many Countries are in Europe? (9:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Wild: \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/srntFRyrHHI?t=599\"\u003eGame Shows\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44303730-me\"\u003eElton John\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-5607492,00.html\"\u003eStamps\u003c/a\u003e (11:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Topic: Lebanon at the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAline Lahoud \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uor6JVHUWjs\"\u003e\"Quand tout s'enfuit\"\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.dailystar.com.lb//News/Lebanon-News/2006/Aug-31/43398-siniora-vows-to-be-last-in-making-peace-with-israel.ashx\"\u003eLebanon-Isreal relations deteriorate in 2006\u003c/a\u003e (Daily Star Lebanon)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://fanack.com/lebanon/society-media-culture/lebanon-media/\"\u003eLebanon's Media Landscape\u003c/a\u003e (Fanack)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternet Archive: Lebanon.com \u003ca href=\"https://web.archive.org/web/20050204233153/http://www.lebanon.com/eurovision/\"\u003eFeb 4\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://web.archive.org/web/20050306022126/http://www.lebanon.com/eurovision/\"\u003eMar 6\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/10/08/63-flags-on-the-play/\"\u003e#63 Flags on the Play\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Lebanon was supposed to debut at Eurovision 2005. We examine the unexpected ways international relations impact the Song Contest.","date_published":"2019-11-05T18:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/f53d5299-9f3b-4da1-87ab-12b3296489bc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40847232,"duration_in_seconds":2359}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37099","title":"Episode 64: Win Win Win Win","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/64","content_text":"We jump back 50 years to that time Eurovision had a four-way tie for first place... and no way to break it.\n\nWin Win Win Win Summary\n\n\nHow many countries are in Europe? (1:44)\nAre you the next Jon Ola Sand? (9:05)\nUpdate: What WAS that Germany postcard? (12:17)\nEurovision 1969: The Big Tie (14:16)\nNetherlands - Lenny Kuhr - \"De Troubadour\" (19:35)\nSpain - Salomé - \"Vivo Contando\" (22:00)\nUnited Kingdom - Lulu - \"Boom Bang A Bang\" (24:04)\nFrance - Frida Boccara - \"Un Jour, Un Enfant\" (27:40)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nExecutive Supervisor job description (PDF)\nGermany's 1979 Postcard discussed in Episode 60 (YouTube)\nThe 1969 Eurovision Song Contest (YouTube)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe jump back 50 years to that time Eurovision had a four-way tie for first place... and no way to break it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWin Win Win Win Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many countries are in Europe? (1:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre you the next Jon Ola Sand? (9:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdate: What WAS that Germany postcard? (12:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision 1969: The Big Tie (14:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetherlands - Lenny Kuhr - \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FasfUSRdoYc\"\u003e\"De Troubadour\"\u003c/a\u003e (19:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpain - Salomé - \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egvK99-fDJw\"\u003e\"Vivo Contando\"\u003c/a\u003e (22:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited Kingdom - Lulu - \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAexSMVOK5o\"\u003e\"Boom Bang A Bang\"\u003c/a\u003e (24:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrance - Frida Boccara - \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w583Hgt248\"\u003e\"Un Jour, Un Enfant\"\u003c/a\u003e (27:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://vacancyfiller.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/UploadedFiles/AdvertAttachments/2019/172015/92225c8e-dd03-4bcf-b037-bc4186f4ce94?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJSKWO7UNT66QDLJQ\u0026amp;Expires=1572226951\u0026amp;response-content-disposition=attachment%3B%20filename%3D%22PositionDescription_ESCExecutiveSupervisor_Oct2019.pdf%22\u0026amp;response-content-type=application%2Fpdf\u0026amp;Signature=kDY%2BewFvkliyvAabUNxPJE9SR2U%3D\"\u003eExecutive Supervisor job description\u003c/a\u003e (PDF)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88ZmGIbNiQ4\"\u003eGermany's 1979 Postcard\u003c/a\u003e discussed in \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/08/27/60-hallelujah-eurovision-1979/\"\u003eEpisode 60\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/o3h2jZK8Xec\"\u003eThe 1969 Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We jump back 50 years to that time Eurovision had a four-way tie for first place... and no way to break it.","date_published":"2019-10-22T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/3b650fb5-ca96-4242-a721-a7c579ba6e77.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34012621,"duration_in_seconds":1932}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37070","title":"Episode 63: Flags on the Play","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/63","content_text":"Who knew that flags—symbols of national identity—could have political implications at the Eurovision Song Contest? Drink!\n\nFlags on the Play Summary\n\n\nNews (1:48)\nFlags at the Eurovision Song Contest (12:05)\nControversy 1: Israel 2000 (15:21)\nControversy 2: United Kingdom 2007 (23:49)\nControversy 3: Russia 2015 (33:17)\nControversy 4: Armenia 2016 (40:10)\nControversy 5: Iceland 2019 (43:49)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Links:[EUROVISION 2000] Ping Pong - Sameyach (Official Music Video / Highest Quality)Eurovision 2000 01 Israel *PingPong* *Sameyakh* 16:9Outraged Israel disowns daring Eurovision entryEurovision: Making Your Mind Up 2007 - Winner BlunderScooch - Flying The Flag (United Kingdom) Live 2007 Eurovision Song ContestPandora - No RegretsMalta slates Eurovision's votingPolina Gagarina - A Million Voices (Russia) - LIVE at Eurovision 2015: Semi-Final 1(PDF) Eurovision Song Contest Official Flag Policy (2016)Likud-sponsored bill would ban Palestinian flag at eventsLong interview with Hatari about the flag incident (part 1-2) Subtitles","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWho knew that flags—symbols of national identity—could have political implications at the Eurovision Song Contest? Drink!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlags on the Play Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews (1:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlags at the Eurovision Song Contest (12:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControversy 1: Israel 2000 (15:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControversy 2: United Kingdom 2007 (23:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControversy 3: Russia 2015 (33:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControversy 4: Armenia 2016 (40:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControversy 5: Iceland 2019 (43:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"[EUROVISION 2000] Ping Pong - Sameyach (Official Music Video / Highest Quality)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ToY3-3YA0c\"\u003e[EUROVISION 2000] Ping Pong - Sameyach (Official Music Video / Highest Quality)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision 2000 01 Israel *PingPong* *Sameyakh* 16:9\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uNfhj66GOo\"\u003eEurovision 2000 01 Israel *PingPong* *Sameyakh* 16:9\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Outraged Israel disowns daring Eurovision entry\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2000/may/12/israel\"\u003eOutraged Israel disowns daring Eurovision entry\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up 2007 - Winner Blunder\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVvvY_pUawU\"\u003eEurovision: Making Your Mind Up 2007 - Winner Blunder\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Scooch - Flying The Flag (United Kingdom) Live 2007 Eurovision Song Contest\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT6yOIC6ihI\"\u003eScooch - Flying The Flag (United Kingdom) Live 2007 Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pandora - No Regrets\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaTcJU9mXnU\"\u003ePandora - No Regrets\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Malta slates Eurovision\u0026#39;s voting\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6654719.stm\"\u003eMalta slates Eurovision's voting\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Polina Gagarina - A Million Voices (Russia) - LIVE at Eurovision 2015: Semi-Final 1\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2gbKglCL5s\"\u003ePolina Gagarina - A Million Voices (Russia) - LIVE at Eurovision 2015: Semi-Final 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"(PDF) Eurovision Song Contest Official Flag Policy (2016)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.coc.nl/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/EBU-Eurovision-Songcontest-Flag-Policy-249b3214e9.pdf\"\u003e(PDF) Eurovision Song Contest Official Flag Policy (2016)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Likud-sponsored bill would ban Palestinian flag at events\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Bill-would-ban-Palestinian-flag-at-events-565565\"\u003eLikud-sponsored bill would ban Palestinian flag at events\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Long interview with Hatari about the flag incident (part 1-2) Subtitles\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFBh5JG9dJo\u0026amp;amp;feature=youtu.be\"\u003eLong interview with Hatari about the flag incident (part 1-2) Subtitles\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Who knew that flags—symbols of national identity—could have political implications at the Eurovision Song Contest? Drink!","date_published":"2019-10-08T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/571a5bb2-c5be-428a-befd-8fe0f6e6e354.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51903360,"duration_in_seconds":3050}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37064","title":"Episode 62: Morocco 1980","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/62","content_text":"Remember that time Morocco competed at the Eurovision Song Contest? We don't since neither of us existed at the time. Let's learn about it together!\n\nMorocco 1980 Summary\n\n\nRUV fined for Hatari's antics (1:36)\nCountry count (3:37)\nUK and Spain go internal (4:37)\nMorocco at the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest (8:53)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nYou're Wrong About (Apple Podcasts)\nThis is Sweden Calling by Des Mangan (Amazon)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eRemember that time Morocco competed at the Eurovision Song Contest? We don't since neither of us existed at the time. Let's learn about it together!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMorocco 1980 Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ruv.is/frett/ruv-sektad-fyrir-palestinuborda-hatara\"\u003eRUV fined for Hatari's antics\u003c/a\u003e (1:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry count (3:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/07/30/58-big-5-gut-rehab-france-united-kingdom/\"\u003eUK\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/07/16/57-gut-rehab-spain-germany/\"\u003eSpain\u003c/a\u003e go internal (4:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97FD34DpSuw\"\u003eMorocco at the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e (8:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/youre-wrong-about/id1380008439?mt=2\"\u003eYou're Wrong About\u003c/a\u003e (Apple Podcasts)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/This-Sweden-calling-Everything-Eurovision/dp/1740512952/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=9781740512954\u0026amp;qid=1569348420\u0026amp;sr=8-1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is Sweden Calling\u003c/em\u003e by Des Mangan\u003c/a\u003e (Amazon)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Remember that time Morocco competed at the Eurovision Song Contest? We don't since neither of us existed at the time. Let's learn about it together!","date_published":"2019-09-24T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/80952909-9e55-40e9-824c-afa121ed671b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28145101,"duration_in_seconds":1470}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37052","title":"Episode 61: It’s Rotterdam! Ahoy!","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/61","content_text":"Happy Eurovision New Year! We're talking about Eurovision 2020's host country the Netherlands and the host city of Rotterdam.\n\nIt’s Rotterdam! Ahoy! Summary\n\n\nHappy Eurovision New Year! (1:23)\nThe Mailbag (4:58)\n\nPrioritization Grids: Random and Normal\nFun with our Eurovision Lyrics Generator\nEurovision in the Wild: From Russia with Love Edition\nPlease Clap\n\n\n\nThe Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest (12:13)\nAhoy, Rotterdam! (22:00)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nEBU's revisionist history (ESCXtra)\nSwitzerland song submission form (SRF)\nBlue Jeans and Bloody Tears (YouTube)\nThe Netherlands at Eurovision Spotify Playlist (Spotify)\nRotterdam Tourist Information\nThe Number Ones: Domenico Modugno’s “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)” (Stereogum)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHappy Eurovision New Year! We're talking about Eurovision 2020's host country the Netherlands and the host city of Rotterdam.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIt’s Rotterdam! Ahoy! Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHappy Eurovision New Year! (1:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"mailto: esc@whatelseison.tv\"\u003eMailbag\u003c/a\u003e (4:58)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrioritization Grids: \u003ca href=\"http://jonaquino.blogspot.com/2017/04/parachute-randomized-prioritizing-grid.html\"\u003eRandom\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://www.beverlyryle.com/prioritizing-grid\"\u003eNormal\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun with our \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/08/15/23-thats-how-you-ai-a-song/\"\u003eEurovision Lyrics Generator\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Wild: From Russia with Love Edition\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease Clap\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/1mMT678nbA8\"\u003eThe Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e (12:13)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAhoy, \u003ca href=\"https://www.rotterdam.nl/english/esc/Bidbook-ESC-2020.pdf\"\u003eRotterdam\u003c/a\u003e! (22:00)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://escxtra.com/2019/08/29/ebu-releases-statement-following-rotterdam-2020-host-city-leak/\"\u003eEBU's revisionist history\u003c/a\u003e (ESCXtra)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://esc.srf.ch/en-ch\"\u003eSwitzerland song submission form\u003c/a\u003e (SRF)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MKAf6YX_7M\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlue Jeans and Bloody Tears\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3nTEqII05lMLyzi2CYgle6?si=qWxYmDiNTSmEEOcl7VQZWg\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Netherlands at Eurovision Spotify Playlist\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://en.rotterdam.info/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRotterdam Tourist Information\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.stereogum.com/1978784/the-number-ones-domenico-modugnos-nel-blu-dipinto-di-blu-volare/franchises/the-number-ones/\"\u003eThe Number Ones: Domenico Modugno’s “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)”\u003c/a\u003e (Stereogum)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Happy Eurovision New Year! We're talking about Eurovision 2020's host country the Netherlands and the host city of Rotterdam.","date_published":"2019-09-10T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/1217212f-4310-4a05-b61f-c6508259df30.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36190815,"duration_in_seconds":1973}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37047","title":"Episode 60: Hallelujah","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/60","content_text":"With Tel Aviv about to pass the Eurovision hosting baton to Rotterdam or Maastricht, we watch the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest to see what has changed in the last 40 years.\n\nHallelujah Summary\n\n\nWelcome back, Chris King! (1:28)\nNetflix Eurovision casting news: Dan Stevens and Demi Lovato (3:04)\nHost City Announcement Friday (5:43)\nThe 1979 Eurovision Song Contest (7:39)\n\nPostcards (11:40)\nPerformances (19:33)\nDid the correct entry win? (39:04)\nThe Aftermath (44:38)\n\n\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n#27: Orchestras, Synthesizers, and Lulu\nThe EuroWhat? #20: Bite The Apple\nSpecial Guest: Chris King.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWith Tel Aviv about to pass the Eurovision hosting baton to Rotterdam or Maastricht, we watch the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest to see what has changed in the last 40 years.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHallelujah Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/03/26/44-lets-discuss-semi-final-1-part-1/\"\u003eWelcome back\u003c/a\u003e, Chris King! (1:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8580274/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNetflix \u003cem\u003eEurovision\u003c/em\u003e casting news\u003c/a\u003e: Dan Stevens and Demi Lovato (3:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zZdBqTVujo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHost City Announcement Friday\u003c/a\u003e (5:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh4RziKwumw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe 1979 Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e (7:39)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostcards (11:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformances (19:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDid the correct entry win? (39:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Aftermath (44:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/10/10/27-orchestras-synthesizers-lulu/\"\u003e#27: Orchestras, Synthesizers, and Lulu\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/06/20/eurowhat-20-bite-the-apple/\"\u003eThe EuroWhat? #20: Bite The Apple\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Chris King.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"With Tel Aviv about to pass the Eurovision hosting baton to Rotterdam or Maastricht, we watch the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest to see what has changed in the last 40 years.","date_published":"2019-08-27T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/7966e9bb-d0e2-45b7-891d-cf891380354c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51219792,"duration_in_seconds":2912}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37042","title":"Episode 59: 12 Angry Points","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/59","content_text":"Nothing courts Eurovision controversy quite like the juries. We journey back to 1997 when the introduction of the televote made the juries A Thing.\n\n12 Angry Points Summary\n\n\nMailbag: Big 5 Rehab Redux with Germany and the UK (2:07)\nEurovision in the Wild: German chocolate edition (5:00)\nHow Many Cities in the Netherlands? (7:36)\nNetflix Eurovision update (9:03)\nA Brief History of Eurovision Juries (11:32)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nBen's Eurovision in the Wild (Twitter)\n#29: Start Voting Now\n#35: Molasses Flood\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNothing courts Eurovision controversy quite like the juries. We journey back to 1997 when the introduction of the televote made the juries A Thing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e12 Angry Points Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMailbag: Big 5 Rehab Redux with Germany and the UK (2:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Wild: German chocolate edition (5:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/host-city-eurovision-2020-will-be-revealed-30-august\"\u003eHow Many Cities in the Netherlands?\u003c/a\u003e (7:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://deadline.com/2019/08/pierce-brosnan-joining-will-ferrell-rachel-mcadams-in-netflix-pic-eurovision-1202663846/\"\u003eNetflix \u003cem\u003eEurovision\u003c/em\u003e update\u003c/a\u003e (9:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Brief History of Eurovision Juries (11:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/EuroWhat/status/1154935254899187712?s=20\"\u003eBen's Eurovision in the Wild\u003c/a\u003e (Twitter)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/11/07/29-start-voting-now/\"\u003e#29: Start Voting Now\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/01/23/35-molasses-flood/\"\u003e#35: Molasses Flood\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Nothing courts Eurovision controversy quite like the juries. We journey back to 1997 when the introduction of the televote made the juries A Thing.","date_published":"2019-08-13T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/aaa61a70-209c-4ed7-b7aa-bd45eb464cb4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37155883,"duration_in_seconds":2033}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37034","title":"Episode 58: The Big 5 Gut Rehab (France and United Kingdom)","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/58","content_text":"Helen Groothuis joins us as we finish our Eurovision gut rehab project with France and a United Kingdom intervention.\n\nThe Big 5 Gut Rehab (France and United Kingdom) Summary\n\n\nWelcome, Helen! (1:55)\nHow many cities in the Netherlands? (3:44)\nEurovision on Netflix (6:02)\nFrance (11:17)\nUnited Kingdom (21:54)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nHelen on Twitter | Blog | YouTube\nEurovision in the Wild: Germany's Levina in a Boston grocery store?\nSpecial Guest: Helen Groothuis.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHelen Groothuis joins us as we finish our Eurovision gut rehab project with France and a United Kingdom intervention.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Big 5 Gut Rehab (France and United Kingdom) Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Helen! (1:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many cities in the Netherlands? (3:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.netflix.com/title/81128790\"\u003eEurovision on Netflix\u003c/a\u003e (6:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrance (11:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited Kingdom (21:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelen on \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/helenmarie95\"\u003eTwitter\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://helengroothuisblog.wordpress.com/\"\u003eBlog\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/user/filmgeek520\"\u003eYouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/EuroWhat/status/1154935254899187712?s=20\"\u003eEurovision in the Wild\u003c/a\u003e: Germany's Levina in a Boston grocery store?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Helen Groothuis.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Helen Groothuis joins us as we finish our Eurovision gut rehab project with France and a United Kingdom intervention.","date_published":"2019-07-30T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/7fa1d9e2-3bc3-4981-b9a9-a608ae056f7c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":49911161,"duration_in_seconds":2830}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37029","title":"Episode 57: The Big 5 Gut Rehab (Spain and Germany)","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/57","content_text":"Our July renovations continue as we wander the Eurovision wilderness with Big 5 countries Spain and Germany.\n\nThe Big 5 Gut Rehab (Spain and Germany) Summary\n\n\nHow many cities in the Netherlands (0:47)\nPodcast Awards: Please Clap (5:15)\nGut Rehab: Spain (6:45)\nGut Rehab: Germany (18:17)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nPodcast Awards nomination ballot\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur July renovations continue as we wander the Eurovision wilderness with Big 5 countries Spain and Germany.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Big 5 Gut Rehab (Spain and Germany) Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many cities in the Netherlands (0:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePodcast Awards: Please Clap (5:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGut Rehab: Spain (6:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGut Rehab: Germany (18:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup\"\u003ePodcast Awards nomination ballot\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Our July renovations continue as we wander the Eurovision wilderness with Big 5 countries Spain and Germany.","date_published":"2019-07-16T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/05e452bb-138b-46a3-b1c7-e1874fa7f1c3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39299596,"duration_in_seconds":2167}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37023","title":"Episode 56: The Big 5 Gut Rehab (Italy)","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/56","content_text":"We love a summer renovation project and the Eurovision Big 5 could use some work. Well, maybe not Italy...\n\nThe Big 5 Gut Rehab (Italy) Summary\n\n\nHow many cities are in the Netherlands? (1:10)\n#SayNomNomNom (3:43)\nWhat is the Big 5? (7:11)\nGut Rehab: Italy (12:54)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nPodcast Awards Nominations now open!\n#27: Orchestras, Synthesizers, and Lulu\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe love a summer renovation project and the Eurovision Big 5 could use some work. Well, maybe not Italy...\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Big 5 Gut Rehab (Italy) Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many cities are in the Netherlands? (1:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/saynomnomnom/\"\u003e#SayNomNomNom\u003c/a\u003e (3:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the Big 5? (7:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGut Rehab: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfqxet-lvDY\"\u003eItaly\u003c/a\u003e (12:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.podcastawards.com/\"\u003ePodcast Awards Nominations now open!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/10/10/27-orchestras-synthesizers-lulu/\"\u003e#27: Orchestras, Synthesizers, and Lulu\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We love a summer renovation project and the Eurovision Big 5 could use some work. Well, maybe not Italy...","date_published":"2019-07-02T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/039f73bf-aca1-4040-a12c-ac8ea5c2b050.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31291498,"duration_in_seconds":1667}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37019","title":"Episode 55: Visiting Songland","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/55","content_text":"As Eurovision explores making the American Song Contest a thing, we watch NBC's new songwriting series Songland. Is the process telegenic?\n\nVisiting Songland Summary\n\n\nRemember Bravo's Platinum Hit? (3:37)\nNBC's Songland (6:43)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nPlatinum Hit homepage (really?!) (BravoTV.com)\nSongland homepage (NBC.com)\nSongland Podcast (iHeartRadio)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs Eurovision explores making the American Song Contest a thing, we watch NBC's new songwriting series Songland. Is the process telegenic?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVisiting Songland Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember Bravo's \u003cstrong\u003ePlatinum Hit\u003c/strong\u003e? (3:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNBC's \u003cstrong\u003eSongland\u003c/strong\u003e (6:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.bravotv.com/platinum-hit\"\u003ePlatinum Hit homepage\u003c/a\u003e (really?!) (BravoTV.com)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nbc.com/songland\"\u003eSongland homepage\u003c/a\u003e (NBC.com)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-nbcs-songland-podcast-31611732/\"\u003eSongland Podcast\u003c/a\u003e (iHeartRadio)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"As Eurovision explores making the American Song Contest a thing, we watch NBC's new songwriting series Songland. Is the process telegenic?","date_published":"2019-06-18T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/9dad1cfc-76da-4e79-86f9-ef60b64b260e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26138061,"duration_in_seconds":1345}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37010","title":"Episode 54: Madame X is Eurovision","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/54","content_text":"Maura Johnston joins us to discuss Madonna's Eurovision performance, Madame X, and how the Queen of Pop can navigate 2019.\n\nMadame X is Eurovision Summary\n\n\nWelcome, Maura Johnston!\nGrand Final scoreboard updates (3:32)\nHatari wins Iceland Kids' Choice Awards (8:01)\nEurovision in the Wild: Billboard Edition (9:06)\nBarbara Dex update (10:10)\nMadonna: Eurovision, Madame X, and 2019 Pop (14:47)\nWhat other superstars should Eurovision seek out? (40:50)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nVideo: Hatari wins kids' choice awards (Jump to 22:45) (RUV)\nNorth Macedonia's Eye Cue dress eBay listing\nEurovision 2019 Finale and the Occult Meaning of Madonna’s Controversial Performance (Vigilant Citizen)\nSpecial Guest: Maura Johnston.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMaura Johnston joins us to discuss Madonna's Eurovision performance, \u003cem\u003eMadame X\u003c/em\u003e, and how the Queen of Pop can navigate 2019.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMadame X is Eurovision Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, \u003ca href=\"http://maura.com\"\u003eMaura Johnston\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Final scoreboard updates (3:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHatari wins Iceland Kids' Choice Awards (8:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Wild: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/ByTG2a0hxWU/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet\"\u003eBillboard Edition\u003c/a\u003e (9:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarbara Dex update (10:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMadonna: Eurovision, Madame X, and 2019 Pop (14:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat other superstars should Eurovision seek out? (40:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.ruv.is/sjonvarp/spila/sogur-verdlaunahatid-barnanna/27659?ep=87ordh\"\u003eHatari wins kids' choice awards\u003c/a\u003e (Jump to 22:45) (RUV)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebay.com/itm/401777054309?ViewItem=\u0026amp;item=401777054309\"\u003eNorth Macedonia's Eye Cue dress eBay listing\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://vigilantcitizen.com/moviesandtv/eurovision-2019-finale-and-the-occult-meaning-of-madonnas-controversial-performance/\"\u003eEurovision 2019 Finale and the Occult Meaning of Madonna’s Controversial Performance\u003c/a\u003e (Vigilant Citizen)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Maura Johnston.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Maura Johnston joins us to discuss Madonna's Eurovision performance, Madame X, and how the Queen of Pop can navigate 2019.","date_published":"2019-06-04T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/262ed2be-faa0-4d5e-947e-c0da163dd677.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47932961,"duration_in_seconds":2707}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36999","title":"Episode 53: Satisfactory Winner","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/53","content_text":"André Durham from Eurovision Obsession joins us to discuss the Eurovision 2019 Grand Final and dig into the semi-final data.\n\nSatisfactory Winner Summary\n\n\nDuncan Laurence's \"Arcade\" from the Netherlands wins (3:13)\nSemi-Final 1 Data Dump (10:41)\nSemi-Final 2 Data Dump (18:00)\nHow did the auto-qualifiers do? (25:37)\nThe Eurovision viewing experience (31:57)\nAwards! (45:37)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n@euro_bruno's Belarus jury detective work (Twitter)\nBarbara Dex voting open! (Songfestival.be)\n\"I Wanna Love You Tender\" (YouTube)\nThanks to our guest André Durham! Follow his projects here:\nEurovision Obsession | @escobsession | Our Queer Experience | Payne County Pride\nSpecial Guest: André Durham.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAndré Durham from Eurovision Obsession joins us to discuss the Eurovision 2019 Grand Final and dig into the semi-final data.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSatisfactory Winner Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuncan Laurence's \"Arcade\" from the Netherlands wins (3:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 1 Data Dump (10:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 2 Data Dump (18:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did the auto-qualifiers do? (25:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Eurovision viewing experience (31:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwards! (45:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/euro_bruno/status/1130171800221044737\"\u003e@euro_bruno's Belarus jury detective work\u003c/a\u003e (Twitter)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://songfestival.be/barbara-dex-award-voting-2019/\"\u003eBarbara Dex voting open!\u003c/a\u003e (Songfestival.be)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31x2WpuSAkA\"\u003e\"I Wanna Love You Tender\"\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThanks to our guest André Durham! Follow his projects here:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://eurovisionobsession.wordpress.com/\"\u003eEurovision Obsession\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/escobsession\"\u003e@escobsession\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/oqepodcast\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur Queer Experience\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http://www.paynecountypride.org/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePayne County Pride\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: André Durham.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"André Durham from Eurovision Obsession joins us to discuss the Eurovision 2019 Grand Final and dig into the semi-final data.","date_published":"2019-05-21T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/0f8cf9df-6f59-45ba-a1e2-e04a03ed9037.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":54914551,"duration_in_seconds":3143}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36994","title":"Episode 52: Eurovision 2019 Grand Final Preview","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/52","content_text":"This is it. The Eurovision 2019 Semi-Finals are done and we know what 26 countries will compete in Saturday's Grand Final. We add our own wild speculation to the mix.\n\nWe break down the results from the semi-finals and how accurate our predictions were (Hint: hoo boy...) and what we think of Israel's presentation of the Contest so far. After checking in with the auto-qualifiers rehearsals, we make our picks for who will win the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Will Iceland's \"Hatrid mun sigra\" sigra? Could Australia's \"Zero Gravity\" rise to the top? Is Netherlands' \"Arcade\" playing a winning game? Or will France's \"Roi\" reign supreme?\n\nEurovision 2019 Grand Final Preview Summary\n\nSPOILER WARNING: We know not everyone watches the semi-finals and some folks may still be avoiding any information about the auto-qualifiers’ rehearsals. If you want to remain unspoiled, you may want to save this episode until after Saturday’s Grand Final. Who knows, we could be hilariously wrong in everything, so you may have that to look forward to.\n\n\nHow was the first semi-final? (4:15)\nHow was the second semi-final? (18:08)\nEurovision Grand Final preview (36:26)\nOur predictions (44:42)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nWhere can I watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US\nPlay Eurowhat Bingo\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis is it. The Eurovision 2019 Semi-Finals are done and we know what 26 countries will compete in Saturday's Grand Final. We add our own wild speculation to the mix.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe break down the results from the semi-finals and how accurate \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/05/13/51-eurovision-2019-semi-final-predictions/\"\u003eour predictions\u003c/a\u003e were (Hint: hoo boy...) and what we think of Israel's presentation of the Contest so far. After checking in with the auto-qualifiers rehearsals, we make our picks for who will win the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Will Iceland's \"Hatrid mun sigra\" sigra? Could Australia's \"Zero Gravity\" rise to the top? Is Netherlands' \"Arcade\" playing a winning game? Or will France's \"Roi\" reign supreme?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2019 Grand Final Preview Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPOILER WARNING: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe know not everyone watches the semi-finals and some folks may still be avoiding any information about the auto-qualifiers’ rehearsals. If you want to remain unspoiled, you may want to save this episode until after Saturday’s Grand Final. Who knows, we could be hilariously wrong in everything, so you may have that to look forward to.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow was the first semi-final? (4:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow was the second semi-final? (18:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Grand Final preview (36:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur predictions (44:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/watch-eurovision-song-contest/\"\u003eWhere can I watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/05/EurowhatBingo2019.pdf\"\u003ePlay Eurowhat Bingo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"This is it. The Eurovision 2019 Semi-Finals are done and we know what 26 countries will compete in Saturday's Grand Final. We add our own wild speculation to the mix.","date_published":"2019-05-17T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/88446c82-ee79-4d8c-9ec0-b6714cd1a8eb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51659485,"duration_in_seconds":2940}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36964","title":"Episode 51: Eurovision 2019 Semi-Final Predictions","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/51","content_text":"Happy Eurovision week! Ben and Mike have done their rankings, mixed them with other data, and have made their picks for which songs will make it to the Grand Final.\n\nEurovision 2019 Semi-Final Predictions Summary\n\nSPOILER WARNING This episode will discuss details from the rehearsal clips on Eurovision's YouTube page. It will be safe to listen to the Semi-Final 1 section on Wednesday to find out how wrong wrong wrong accurate we were and we clearly indicate when the Semi-Final 2 section begins.\n\n\nIs Eurovision Geoblocked? (1:02)\nInterval Acts confirmed (2:08)\nOur rankings process (6:04)\nSemi-Final 1 Predictions (8:33)\nSemi-Final 2 Predictions (21:23)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nWhere Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\nEurovision World Odds Tracker\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHappy Eurovision week! Ben and Mike have done their rankings, mixed them with other data, and have made their picks for which songs will make it to the Grand Final.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2019 Semi-Final Predictions Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPOILER WARNING \u003c/strong\u003eThis episode will discuss details from the rehearsal clips on Eurovision's YouTube page. It will be safe to listen to the Semi-Final 1 section on Wednesday to find out how \u003cdel\u003ewrong wrong wrong\u003c/del\u003e accurate we were and we clearly indicate when the Semi-Final 2 section begins.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BxPbfG_nuDV/\"\u003eIs Eurovision Geoblocked?\u003c/a\u003e (1:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://escxtra.com/2019/05/09/ebu-reveal-complete-intervals-line-up-for-eurovision-2019/?utm_source=feedly\u0026amp;utm_medium=rss\u0026amp;utm_campaign=ebu-reveal-complete-intervals-line-up-for-eurovision-2019\"\u003eInterval Acts confirmed\u003c/a\u003e (2:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur rankings process (6:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 1 Predictions (8:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Final 2 Predictions (21:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/watch-eurovision-song-contest/\"\u003eWhere Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovisionworld.com/odds/eurovision\"\u003eEurovision World Odds Tracker\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Ben and Mike have done their rankings, mixed them with other data, and have made their picks for which songs will make it to the Grand Final.","date_published":"2019-05-12T23:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/eec375e6-2b07-4c82-9577-536b10c3a7ff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40879063,"duration_in_seconds":2266}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36954","title":"Episode 50: The Mountaintop","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/50","content_text":"Dave Steeves joins us to discuss the Eurovision auto-qualifiers as we ask the eternal question \"Could Spain, France, Germany, Italy, the UK, and the host country advance if they had to compete?\"\n\nThe Mountaintop Summary\n\n\nLanguage musing (1:56)\nEBU Eurovision Podcast (4:08)\nHatari Merch (5:55)\nSpain - Miki - \"La Venda\" (8:43)\nFrance - Bilal Hassani - \"Roi\" (12:54)\nUnited Kingdom - Michael Rice - \"Bigger Than Us\" (18:11)\nItaly - Mahmood - \"Soldi\" (25:45)\nGermany - S!sters - \"Sister\" (32:14)\nIsrael - Kobi Marimi - \"Home\" (39:07)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nItaly Wins OGAE Poll 2019 (Eurovoix)\nThe Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast (iTunes)\nSpecial Guest: Dave Steeves.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDave Steeves joins us to discuss the Eurovision auto-qualifiers as we ask the eternal question \"Could Spain, France, Germany, Italy, the UK, and the host country advance if they had to compete?\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Mountaintop Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage musing (1:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEBU Eurovision Podcast (4:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://merch.hatari.is/shop/\"\u003eHatari Merch\u003c/a\u003e (5:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpain - Miki - \"La Venda\" (8:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrance - Bilal Hassani - \"Roi\" (12:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited Kingdom - Michael Rice - \"Bigger Than Us\" (18:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly - Mahmood - \"Soldi\" (25:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany - S!sters - \"Sister\" (32:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsrael - Kobi Marimi - \"Home\" (39:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovoix.com/2019/04/30/eurovision-2019-italy-wins-ogae-poll-2019/\"\u003eItaly Wins OGAE Poll 2019\u003c/a\u003e (Eurovoix)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-official-eurovision-song-contest-podcast/id1461102952\"\u003eThe Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast\u003c/a\u003e (iTunes)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Dave Steeves.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Dave Steeves joins us to discuss the Eurovision auto-qualifiers as we ask the eternal question \"Could Spain, France, Germany, Italy, the UK, and the host country advance if they had to compete?\"","date_published":"2019-05-07T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/2e1233b7-5767-4337-96d7-4228c3865760.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":50650949,"duration_in_seconds":2877}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36945","title":"Episode 49: Eurovision 2019 Semi-Final 2 Part 3: Johnny Bravo","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/49","content_text":"We finish our coverage of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals talking about Russia, Albania, Norway, Netherlands, North Macedonia, and Azerbaijan.\n\nEurovision 2019 Semi-Final 2 Part 3: Johnny Bravo Summary\n\n\nRussia - Sergey Lazarev - SCREAM (2:10)\nAlbania - Jonida Maliqi - Ktheju Tokës (8:31)\nNorway - KEiiNO - Spirit in the Sky (13:01)\nNetherlands - Duncan Laurence - Arcade (18:17)\nNorth Macedonia - Tamara Todevska - Proud (24:01)\nAzerbaijan - Chingiz - Truth (28:22)\nFinal Thoughts (36:00)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nEriona Rushiti (Albania) interview (Opusalb)\n\"Adios Johnny Bravo\" (YouTube)\nKEiiNO covers \"Shallow\" (Spotify)\n\"Proud\" Acoustic (OnAir.MK)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe finish our coverage of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals talking about Russia, Albania, Norway, Netherlands, North Macedonia, and Azerbaijan.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2019 Semi-Final 2 Part 3: Johnny Bravo Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussia - \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2016/04/15/eurovision-2016-entry-russia-sergey-lazarev-one/\"\u003eSergey Lazarev\u003c/a\u003e - SCREAM (2:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbania - Jonida Maliqi - Ktheju Tokës (8:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway - KEiiNO - Spirit in the Sky (13:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetherlands - Duncan Laurence - Arcade (18:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth Macedonia - Tamara Todevska - Proud (24:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzerbaijan - Chingiz - Truth (28:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (36:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://opusalb.com/exclusive-interview-with-eriona-rushiti-for-albanias-song-at-eurovision-song-contest/\"\u003eEriona Rushiti (Albania) interview\u003c/a\u003e (Opusalb)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBMWd49rtu8\"\u003e\"Adios Johnny Bravo\"\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/album/2Mp3jn0ZZBYWzTX0nZ0Y7r\"\u003eKEiiNO covers \"Shallow\"\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/Yg45QzPKd_w\"\u003e\"Proud\" Acoustic\u003c/a\u003e (OnAir.MK)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We finish our Eurovision 2019 semi-finals coverage by talking about Russia, Albania, Norway, Netherlands, North Macedonia, and Azerbaijan.","date_published":"2019-04-30T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/ce3a9dd1-73b0-460c-a676-b3cd230ba8c4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40793382,"duration_in_seconds":2261}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36936","title":"Episode 48: Eurovision 2019 Semi-Final 2 Part 2: These Are Six Songs","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/48","content_text":"The second semi-final of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest will include Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Croatia, Malta, and Lithuania. We can confirm these are songs.\n\nEurovision 2019 Semi-Final 2 Part 2: These Are Six Songs Summary\n\n\nNews: Interval acts, Netta on the charts, Madrid Pre-Party, Ticket$ (3:04)\nDenmark - Leonora - \"Love is Forever\" (15:57)\nSweden - John Lundvik - \"Too Late for Love\" (20:15)\nAustria - PAENDA - \"Limits\" (25:33)\nCroatia - Roko Blažević - \"The Dream\" (30:08)\nMalta - Michela - \"Chameleon\" (35:48)\nLithuania - Jurijus - \"Run with the Lions\" (40:21)\nFinal Thoughts (45:48)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nWhere can I watch Eurovision in the US?\nInterval acts for Eurovision 2019 revealed (Eurovision World)\nEDM Music \u0026amp; Dance Songs Chart / Dance Songs Chart (Billboard)\nPreParty Spain\nEurovision Tickets (Leaan)\nThousands of Eurovision tickets still unsold (Globes)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe second semi-final of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest will include Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Croatia, Malta, and Lithuania. We can confirm these are songs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2019 Semi-Final 2 Part 2: These Are Six Songs Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: Interval acts, Netta on the charts, Madrid Pre-Party, Ticket$ (3:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark - Leonora - \"Love is Forever\" (15:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden - John Lundvik - \"Too Late for Love\" (20:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustria - PAENDA - \"Limits\" (25:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCroatia - Roko Blažević - \"The Dream\" (30:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalta - Michela - \"Chameleon\" (35:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithuania - Jurijus - \"Run with the Lions\" (40:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Thoughts (45:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/watch-eurovision-song-contest/\"\u003eWhere can I watch Eurovision in the US?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/interval-acts-for-eurovision-2019-revealed\"\u003eInterval acts for Eurovision 2019 revealed\u003c/a\u003e (Eurovision World)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-electronic-songs\"\u003eEDM Music \u0026amp; Dance Songs Chart\u003c/a\u003e / \u003ca href=\"https://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs\"\u003eDance Songs Chart\u003c/a\u003e (Billboard)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://pre-party.es/\"\u003ePreParty Spain\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.leaan.co.il/\"\u003eEurovision Tickets\u003c/a\u003e (Leaan)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-thousands-of-eurovision-tickets-still-unsold-1001283289\"\u003eThousands of Eurovision tickets still unsold\u003c/a\u003e (Globes)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The second semi-final of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest will include Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Croatia, Malta, and Lithuania. We can confirm these are songs.","date_published":"2019-04-23T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/d3c81421-32ba-43d2-96f0-d38f270c1d95.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51195968,"duration_in_seconds":2911}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36924","title":"Episode 47: Eurovision 2019 Semi-Final 2 Part 1: Sorry, Country","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/47","content_text":"We start our exploration of the second semi-final of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest with special guest Lindsey Weber.\n\nEurovision 2019 Semi-Final 2 Part 1: Sorry, Country Summary\n\n\nWelcome back, Lindsey Weber! (0:50)\nNews: Logo drops Eurovision; Full album available; Special Guests (4:54)\nArmenia - Srbuk - \"Walking Out\"\nIreland - Sarah McTernan - \"22\"\nMoldova - Anna Odobescu - \"Stay\"\nSwitzerland - Luca Hänni - \"She Got Me\"\nLatvia - Carousel - \"That Night\"\nRomania - Ester Peony - \"On a Sunday\"\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nWho? Weekly\nRita Ora and Alex Sparrow?! (TMZ)\nSpecial Guest: Lindsey Weber.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe start our exploration of the second semi-final of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest with special guest Lindsey Weber.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2019 Semi-Final 2 Part 1: Sorry, Country Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/02/14/the-eurowhat-4-the-who-and-the-what-now/\"\u003eWelcome back\u003c/a\u003e, Lindsey Weber! (0:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: \u003ca href=\"https://deadline.com/2019/04/eurovision-song-contest-no-us-home-madonna-signs-up-perform-2019-1202592477/\"\u003eLogo drops Eurovision\u003c/a\u003e; Full album available; \u003ca href=\"https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/interval-acts-for-eurovision-2019-revealed\"\u003eSpecial Guests\u003c/a\u003e (4:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmenia - Srbuk - \"Walking Out\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIreland - Sarah McTernan - \"22\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoldova - Anna \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOdobescu - \"Stay\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitzerland - Luca Hänni - \"She Got Me\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatvia - Carousel - \"That Night\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomania - Ester Peony - \"On a Sunday\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.whoweekly.us/\"\u003eWho? Weekly\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.tmz.com/2019/03/31/rita-ora-date-alex-sparrow-russian-bachelor/\"\u003eRita Ora and Alex Sparrow?!\u003c/a\u003e (TMZ)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Lindsey Weber.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We start our exploration of the second semi-final of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest with special guest Lindsey Weber.","date_published":"2019-04-16T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/3eeab3c3-29a4-4f91-a49d-55b006da1c23.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48336291,"duration_in_seconds":2732}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36920","title":"Episode 46: Eurovision 2019 Semi-Final 1 Part 3: Extremely Online","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/46","content_text":"With running order in hand, we finish covering Eurovision Semi Final 1, talking about Georgia, Iceland, Estonia, Portugal, Greece, and San Marino.\n\nEurovision 2019 Semi-Final 1 Part 3: Extremely Online Summary\n\n\nFollowups! My Heritage Gets a B; Italy's Feeling the Music (1:25)\nNews: Eurovision in Concert; Madonna; Running Order (2:52)\nGeorgia - Oto Nemsadze - Keep on Going (8:16)\nIceland - Hatari - Hatrið mun sigra (14:59)\nEstonia - Victor Crone - Storm (21:52)\nPortugal - Conan Osíris - Telemóveis (27:03)\nGreece - Katerine Duska - Better Love (31:43)\nSan Marino - Serhat - Say Na Na Na (36:27)\nSemi Final 1 Wrapup (45:33)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWith running order in hand, we finish covering Eurovision Semi Final 1, talking about Georgia, Iceland, Estonia, Portugal, Greece, and San Marino.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2019 Semi-Final 1 Part 3: Extremely Online Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/04/02/45-semi-final-1-part-2-oof/\"\u003eFollowups\u003c/a\u003e! \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvl5mQvnT97/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\"\u003eMy Heritage Gets a B\u003c/a\u003e; Italy's \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/signoracody/status/1113771809403539456\"\u003eFeeling\u003c/a\u003e the \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/signoracody/status/1113771531354738688\"\u003eMusic\u003c/a\u003e (1:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAIeAZ45bAh-AoTqpxQfhMQ/featured\"\u003eEurovision in Concert\u003c/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/eurovision/madonna-to-perform-at-eurovision-in-tel-aviv-report-says-1.7105152\"\u003eMadonna\u003c/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/semi-finals-running-order-eurovision-2019\"\u003eRunning Order\u003c/a\u003e (2:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorgia - Oto Nemsadze - Keep on Going (8:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIceland - Hatari - Hatrið mun sigra (14:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstonia - Victor Crone - Storm (21:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal - Conan Osíris - Telemóveis (27:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreece - Katerine Duska - Better Love (31:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSan Marino - Serhat - Say Na Na Na (36:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi Final 1 Wrapup (45:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"With running order in hand, we finish covering Eurovision Semi Final 1, talking about Georgia, Iceland, Estonia, Portugal, Greece, and San Marino.","date_published":"2019-04-09T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/2b012872-4a63-479b-9160-7637ae027cf7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51206417,"duration_in_seconds":2911}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36912","title":"Episode 45: Eurovision 2019 Semi-Final 1 Part 2: “Oof”","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/45","content_text":"We finish the first half of the first Eurovision semi-final discussing Poland, Serbia, and Slovenia. Then Australia and Belgium kick off our second half coverage.\n\nEurovision 2019 Semi-Final 1 Part 2: “Oof” Summary\n\n\nNews Desk: Score presentation, \"Douze Points\", security, and photo apps  (1:46)\nPoland - Tulia - \"Fire of Love (Pali się)\"  (10:01)\nSerbia - Nevena Božović - \"Kruna\" (18:53)\nSlovenia - Zala Kralj \u0026amp; Gašper Šantl - \"Sebi\" (22:29)\nAustralia - Kate Miller-Heidke - \"Zero Gravity\" (26:17)\nBelgium - Eliot - \"Wake Up\" (30:01)\nOverview (34:24)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nMockup of how new score presentation would have worked in 2018 (YouTube/ESC Luxembourg)\nKidz Bop\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe finish the first half of the first Eurovision semi-final discussing Poland, Serbia, and Slovenia. Then Australia and Belgium kick off our second half coverage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2019 Semi-Final 1 Part 2: “Oof” Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews Desk: Score presentation, \u003ca href=\"https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/eurovision-douze-points-comedy-series-boycott-israel-france-isis-trailer-a8840411.html\"\u003e\"Douze Points\"\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Eurovision-prep-halts-amid-government-spat-585430\"\u003esecurity\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https://blog.myheritage.com/2019/03/announcing-the-eurovision-look-alike-app/\"\u003ephoto apps\u003c/a\u003e  (1:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoland - Tulia - \"Fire of Love (Pali się)\"  (10:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerbia - Nevena Božović - \"Kruna\" (18:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlovenia - Zala Kralj \u0026amp; Gašper Šantl - \"Sebi\" (22:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia - Kate Miller-Heidke - \"Zero Gravity\" (26:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgium - Eliot - \"Wake Up\" (30:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview (34:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/tnuIzQlhN9o\"\u003eMockup of how new score presentation would have worked in 2018\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube/ESC Luxembourg)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://kidzbop.com/\"\u003eKidz Bop\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We finish the first half of the first Eurovision semi-final discussing Poland, Serbia, and Slovenia. Then Australia and Belgium kick off our second half coverage.","date_published":"2019-04-02T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/00732b54-43ea-49c9-a13b-17d25814f827.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":41380614,"duration_in_seconds":2297}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36906","title":"Episode 44: Let’s Discuss Eurovision 2019 Semi Final 1 Part 1","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/44","content_text":"We welcome Eurovision newbie Chris King to our first discussion about the first semi-final. This week's countries include Belarus, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, and Montenegro.\n\nLet’s Discuss Eurovision 2019 Semi Final 1 Part 1 Summary\n\n\nBelarus - Zena - \"Like It\" (3:28)\nCyprus - Tamta - \"Replay\" (9:54)\nCzech Republic - Lake Malawi - \"Friend of a Friend\" (18:40)\nFinland - Darude feat. Sebastian Rejman - \"Look Away\" (23:58)\nHungary - Joci Pápai - \"Az Én Apám\" (31:58)\nMontenegro - D Mol - \"Heaven\" (37:35)\nOverview and predictions (45:04)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n@CKingSC\nChris Words\nFive Course Trivia\nAfriMusic Song Contest\nSpecial Guest: Chris King.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe welcome Eurovision newbie Chris King to our first discussion about the first semi-final. This week's countries include Belarus, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, and Montenegro.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLet’s Discuss Eurovision 2019 Semi Final 1 Part 1 Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelarus - Zena - \"Like It\" (3:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyprus - Tamta - \"Replay\" (9:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech Republic - Lake Malawi - \"Friend of a Friend\" (18:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinland - Darude feat. Sebastian Rejman - \"Look Away\" (23:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHungary - Joci Pápai - \"Az Én Apám\" (31:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMontenegro - D Mol - \"Heaven\" (37:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview and predictions (45:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ckingsc\"\u003e@CKingSC\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://chriswords.com/\"\u003eChris Words\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://fivecoursetrivia.com/\"\u003eFive Course Trivia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.afrimusicsongcontest.com/\"\u003eAfriMusic Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Chris King.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We welcome Eurovision newbie Chris King to our first discussion about the first semi-final. This week's countries include Belarus, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, and Montenegro.","date_published":"2019-03-26T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/6ad96533-67c1-4c88-85d1-4272904ae375.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53857114,"duration_in_seconds":3077}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36902","title":"Episode 43: The Ones That Got Away (2019)","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/43","content_text":"Another Eurovision Selection Season is behind us, but we are still holding out hope for a strong write-in campaign for six entries that didn't make the cut.\n\nWe welcome back Noam Roth to the Eurowhat! He gives us an update on what's going on in Tel Aviv as the city gets ready to host the Contest. Then we hand out our honorable mentions for this year's selection season entries that have a place in our hearts even if they don't have a place on the Eurovision stage.\n\nThe Ones That Got Away (2019) Summary\n\n\nOur bracket winner is... (1:17)\nHow are things in Tel Aviv? (2:00)\nThe Ones That Got Away (8:26)\nNoam's Eurovision Prediction (29:21)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nEuroFreak (YouTube)\nOGAE Israel (Facebook)\nSpecial Guest: Noam Roth.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAnother Eurovision Selection Season is behind us, but we are still holding out hope for a strong write-in campaign for six entries that didn't make the cut.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/08/29/24-israel-at-eurvision-song-contest/\"\u003ewelcome back Noam Roth\u003c/a\u003e to the Eurowhat! He gives us an update on what's going on in Tel Aviv as the city gets ready to host the Contest. Then we hand out our honorable mentions for this year's selection season entries that have a place in our hearts even if they don't have a place on the Eurovision stage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ones That Got Away (2019) Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/03/12/42-madness/\"\u003eOur bracket\u003c/a\u003e winner is... (1:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are things in Tel Aviv? (2:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ones That Got Away (8:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoam's Eurovision Prediction (29:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/user/noamroth82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEuroFreak\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ogaeisrael/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eOGAE Israel\u003c/a\u003e (Facebook)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Noam Roth.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Another Eurovision Selection Season is behind us, but we are still holding out hope for a strong write-in campaign for six entries that didn't make the cut.","date_published":"2019-03-19T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/2f751e0e-37b1-40e2-974c-b31835be9eef.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35553845,"duration_in_seconds":1933}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36896","title":"Episode 42: Madness!","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/42","content_text":"The madness of Eurovision Selection Season has come to an end. With 16 songs to discuss, we change up the format to get into competition mode.\n\nMadness! Summary\n\n\nWe Stan Hatari: Öskudagur edition (2:01)\nEurovision Madness Bracket! (4:11)\nRound of 16 (6:59)\nRound of 8 (20:18)\nFinal Four (30:22)\nThe Grand Final (35:06)\nVOTE in our Twitter poll\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nEnd of Selection Season Bracket (pdf)\nIsraeli Civil Rights Organisation Calls For Hatari To Be Banned From Entering Israel (Eurovoix)\nHatari costumes are selling like hot-cakes for Öskudagur (Iceland Monitor)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe madness of Eurovision Selection Season has come to an end. With 16 songs to discuss, we change up the format to get into competition mode.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMadness! Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe Stan Hatari: \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eÖskudagur edition\u003c/span\u003e (2:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Madness Bracket! (4:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound of 16 (6:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound of 8 (20:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Four (30:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Grand Final (35:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/EuroWhat/status/1105800818891112448\"\u003eVOTE\u003c/a\u003e in our Twitter poll\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/03/End-of-Selection-Season-Bracket.pdf\"\u003eEnd of Selection Season Bracket\u003c/a\u003e (pdf)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovoix.com/2019/03/10/iceland-israeli-civil-rights-organisation-calls-for-hatari-to-be-banned-from-entering-israel/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIsraeli Civil Rights Organisation Calls For Hatari To Be Banned From Entering Israel\u003c/a\u003e (Eurovoix)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/culture_and_living/2019/03/04/europe_will_look_into_a_mirror/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHatari costumes are selling like hot-cakes for Öskudagur\u003c/a\u003e (Iceland Monitor)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The madness of Eurovision Selection Season has ended. With 16 songs to discuss, we change up the format to get into competition mode.","date_published":"2019-03-12T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/11ff6b6a-85ad-419c-ad95-3b08a4daceba.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45503364,"duration_in_seconds":2555}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36883","title":"Melodifestivalen 2019 Preview","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/41b","content_text":"Sweden's Melodifestivalen — AKA Melfest — will wrap its 59th edition on Saturday. We go through the 12 entries competing to represent Sweden at Eurovision in Tel Aviv.\n\nMelodifestivalen Running Order\n\n\nJon Henrik Fjällgren \"Norrsken (Goeksegh)\"\nLisa Ajax \"Torn\"\nMohombi \"Hello\"\nLina Hedlund \"Victorious\"\nBishara \"On My Own\"\nAnna Bergendahl \"Ashes to Ashes\"\nNano \"Chasing Rivers\"\nHanna Ferm \u0026amp; LIAMOO \"Hold You\"\nMalou Prytz \"I Do Me\"\nJohn Lundvik \"Too Late for Love\"\nWiktoria \"Not with Me\"\nArvingarna \"I Do\"\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nMelodifestivalen - Our mock jury and televote special (Aussievision)\nThe Number Ones: The Jackson 5's \"I'll Be There\" (Stereogum)\nMelfest Playlist (Spotify)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSweden's Melodifestivalen — AKA Melfest — will wrap its 59th edition on Saturday. We go through the 12 entries competing to represent Sweden at Eurovision in Tel Aviv.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMelodifestivalen Running Order\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJon Henrik Fjällgren \"Norrsken (Goeksegh)\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLisa Ajax \"Torn\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMohombi \"Hello\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLina Hedlund \"Victorious\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBishara \"On My Own\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnna Bergendahl \"Ashes to Ashes\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNano \"Chasing Rivers\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanna Ferm \u0026amp; LIAMOO \"Hold You\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalou Prytz \"I Do Me\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Lundvik \"Too Late for Love\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiktoria \"Not with Me\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArvingarna \"I Do\"\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.aussievision.net/single-post/2019/03/06/Melodifestivalen---Our-mock-jury-and-televote-special?fbclid=IwAR0VHjaHzR82vtrX_4_TF7VZ5FVYoP1cfRBUIKzQIP64K2FK1twFwvWviHg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMelodifestivalen - Our mock jury and televote special\u003c/a\u003e (Aussievision)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.stereogum.com/2028575/the-number-ones-the-jackson-5s-ill-be-there/franchises/the-number-ones/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Number Ones: The Jackson 5's \"I'll Be There\"\u003c/a\u003e (Stereogum)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/user/qoax5hrs7h7cwbxn3f5i6qx9y/playlist/0WzkiuWlyMTTEvlkKOgEZY?si=wivOqaloTfuhG9CEvvIPLg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMelfest Playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Sweden's Melodifestivalen — AKA Melfest — will wrap its 59th edition on Saturday. We go through the 12 entries competing to represent Sweden at Eurovision in Tel Aviv.","date_published":"2019-03-08T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/59bbc164-8ed3-4f02-9de8-ad033e3f2143.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37733921,"duration_in_seconds":2069}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36876","title":"Episode 41: Loose Ends","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/41","content_text":"The loose ends of Eurovision national final season started wrapping up this past weekend, with seven songs selected, one country confirming withdrawal, and tickets... well...\n\nLoose Ends Summary\n\n\nUkraine confirms withdrawal (1:54)\nTickets are on sale... until they're not. Surprise! (3:27)\nBelgium asks Eliot to \"Wake Up\" (4:28)\nLooking at Finland's \"Look Away\" (6:33)\nHATARI (9:54)\nCan Moldova \"Stay\" on track? (15:04)\nNorway Greenbaum's \"Spirit in the Sky\" (17:47)\nPortugal's \"Telemóveis\" splits the room (20:54)\nGeorgia Idol or Georgia Idle? (24:13)\nSerbia's \"Kruna\" (26:49)\nComing up: The Last Week of Selection Season! (29:22)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nIntro clip: IMSLAND covers Hatari (YouTube)\nKan demands cancellation of insider Eurovision ticket sales (Globes)\nFinland: YLE Considers Format Change for UMK (Eurovoix)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe loose ends of Eurovision national final season started wrapping up this past weekend, with seven songs selected, one country confirming withdrawal, and tickets... well...\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLoose Ends Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/02/26/eurowhat-40-yikes/\"\u003eUkraine confirms withdrawal\u003c/a\u003e (1:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTickets are on sale... until they're not. Surprise! (3:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgium asks Eliot to \"Wake Up\" (4:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking at Finland's \"Look Away\" (6:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHATARI (9:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/escxtra/status/1101945170562555904\"\u003eCan Moldova \"Stay\" on track?\u003c/a\u003e (15:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway \u003cdel\u003eGreenbaum's\u003c/del\u003e \"Spirit in the Sky\" (17:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal's \"Telemóveis\" splits the room (20:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorgia Idol or Georgia Idle? (24:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerbia's \"Kruna\" (26:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing up: The Last Week of Selection Season! (29:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntro clip: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlmQ4KerB0I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIMSLAND covers Hatari\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-kan-demands-cancellation-of-insider-eurovision-ticket-sales-1001276699\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKan demands cancellation of insider Eurovision ticket sales\u003c/a\u003e (Globes)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovoix.com/2019/03/04/finland-yle-considers-format-change-for-umk/\"\u003eFinland: YLE Considers Format Change for UMK\u003c/a\u003e (Eurovoix)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The loose ends of Eurovision national final season started wrapping up this past weekend, with seven songs selected, one country confirming withdrawal, and tickets... well...","date_published":"2019-03-05T17:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/5473f4e2-b3a1-4349-8045-98c6a7c80a96.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35772020,"duration_in_seconds":1947}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36872","title":"Episode 40: YIKES","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/40","content_text":"Eurovision ticket prices? Yikes. Lithuania Marathon finale shenanigans? Yikes. Ukraine's Vidbir Inquisition? YIKES. It's been a week, y'all.\n\nYIKES Summary\n\n\nEurovision ticket prices announced (1:25)\nFrance not a fan of Duz Pua (3:42)\nBen and Mike are 23rd cousins twice removed (5:55)\nGermany chooses S!sters' \"Sister\" (7:14)\nHungary's Joci Pápai returns to Eurovision with “Az Én Apám” (11:04)\nUkraine was A THING (13:08)\nDenmark's Leonora changes the tone with \"Love is Forever\" (22:07)\nHow Many People in Lithuania? Jurijus \"Run with the Lions\" (28:31)\nMelfest Checkin (33:19)\nThis week: Finland, Georgia, Iceland, Moldova, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Belgium, North Macedonia (34:54)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nMyHeritage: Twins!\nMARUV discusses the contract (Twitter)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEurovision ticket prices? Yikes. Lithuania Marathon finale shenanigans? Yikes. Ukraine's Vidbir Inquisition? YIKES. It's been a week, y'all.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYIKES Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.escdaily.com/tickets-for-eurovision-2019-are-quite-expensive/\"\u003eEurovision ticket prices announced\u003c/a\u003e (1:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovoix.com/2019/02/20/france-france-televisions-confirms-its-not-threatening-to-boycott-eurovision-2019/\"\u003eFrance not a fan of Duz Pua\u003c/a\u003e (3:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://blog.myheritage.com/2019/01/eurovision-2019-one-big-family/\"\u003eBen and Mike are 23rd cousins twice removed\u003c/a\u003e (5:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany chooses S!sters' \"Sister\" (7:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHungary's Joci Pápai returns to Eurovision with “Az Én Apám” \u003c/span\u003e(11:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkraine was A THING (13:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark's Leonora changes the tone with \"Love is Forever\" (22:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Many People in Lithuania? Jurijus \"Run with the Lions\" (28:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelfest Checkin (33:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week: Finland, Georgia, Iceland, Moldova, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Belgium, North Macedonia (34:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://blog.myheritage.com/2019/02/eurovision-twins/\"\u003eMyHeritage: Twins!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/eurovisionmate/status/1099850353380655109?s=20\"\u003eMARUV discusses the contract\u003c/a\u003e (Twitter)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Eurovision ticket prices? Yikes. Lithuania Marathon finale shenanigans? Yikes. Ukraine's Vidbir Inquisition? YIKES. It's been a week, y'all.","date_published":"2019-02-26T18:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/f822452e-5949-4f77-ba21-06c57895734c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":44334332,"duration_in_seconds":2482}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36855","title":"Episode 39: Eurovision is a Whole Mood","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/39","content_text":"All the things happened this past weekend in Eurovision-land and the trend that's emerging: Eurovision is in a mood.\n\nEurovision is a Whole Mood Summary\n\n\nAustralia locked in until 2023! (1:39)\nIsrael chooses Kobi Marimi (2:36)\nPoland announces Tulia (5:01)\nGreece announces Katerine Duska (7:11)\nDora: Croatia chooses Roko Blazevic's \"The Dream\" (8:46)\nEesti Laul: Estonia chooses Victor Crone's \"Storm\" (11:27)\nSupernova: Latvia chooses Carousel's \"That Night\" (14:39)\nEMA: Slovenia chooses Zala Kralj \u0026amp; Gašper Šantl's \"Sebi\" (18:24)\nSelectia Nationala: Wiwiblogs Romania chooses Ester Peony's \"On a Sunday\" (21:21)\nSemi-final checkins: Iceland, Sweden, Hungary (drama!), Lithuania, Ukraine, Portugal (30:47)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nWhat's up with Eurovision tickets? (Spoiler: the price) (Eurovision World)\nWhen the Jury System Does Not Work (Eurovisionary)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAll the things happened this past weekend in Eurovision-land and the trend that's emerging: Eurovision is in a mood.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision is a Whole Mood Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/australia-secures-spot-in-eurovision-until-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAustralia locked in until 2023!\u003c/a\u003e (1:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsrael chooses Kobi Marimi (2:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoland announces Tulia (5:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovoix.com/2019/02/18/greece-katerine-duska-to-perform-better-love-at-eurovision/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGreece announces Katerine Duska\u003c/a\u003e (7:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDora: Croatia chooses Roko Blazevic's \"The Dream\" (8:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEesti Laul: Estonia chooses Victor Crone's \"Storm\" (11:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupernova: Latvia chooses Carousel's \"That Night\" (14:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMA: Slovenia chooses Zala Kralj \u0026amp; Gašper Šantl's \"Sebi\" (18:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelectia Nationala: \u003cdel\u003eWiwiblogs\u003c/del\u003e Romania chooses Ester Peony's \"On a Sunday\" (21:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-final checkins: Iceland, Sweden, Hungary (drama!), Lithuania, Ukraine, Portugal (30:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovisionworld.com/eurovision/tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWhat's up with Eurovision tickets? (Spoiler: the price)\u003c/a\u003e (Eurovision World)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.eurovisionary.com/romania-2019-when-the-jury-system-does-not-work/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWhen the Jury System Does Not Work\u003c/a\u003e (Eurovisionary)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"All the things happened this past weekend in Eurovision-land and the trend that's emerging: Eurovision is in a mood.","date_published":"2019-02-19T17:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/550ce3d7-c19f-460d-b6bf-3548ca82cd00.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42409630,"duration_in_seconds":2362}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36846","title":"Episode 38: Euro Vortex","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/38","content_text":"Eurovision 2019 Selection Season is in full swing! We dive into the Euro Vortex with the United Kingdom, Montenegro, Italy, and Hatari among many others.\n\nFirst up, Ben and Mike recover from last week's polar vortex by checking in with some Eurovision in the Wild on US TV. Kseniya Simonova—the sand artist from Ukraine's 2011 entry \"Angel\"—blew away Terry Crews on America's Got Talent and might win the final? Meanwhile, CBS has enlisted some Eurovision help with The World's Best while the Tennis Channel is causing folks to ask \"Is this a Eurovision?\"\n\nThis past week has brought about a handful of selections. Russia reminds us that Sergey Lazarev will be their only one for 2019. The United Kingdom will try to make Michael Rice's \"Bigger Than Us\"... something. Australia finally decided. Montenegro introduces this year's first group. And Italy has opinions about \"Soldi\" by Mahmood. Like... A LOT of opinions.\n\nThere was also a vortex of semi-finals throughout the weekend, with Iceland, Lithuania, Sweden, and Romania getting closer to making their final choices. Could we be on the cusp of a Hatari / Laura Bretan collaboration in 2020? We'll need to get through the chaos of next weekend's dozen or so selections and broadcasts.\n\nEuro Vortex Summary\n\n\nEurovision in the Wild (1:49)\nRussia selects Sergey Lazarev (7:21)\nUnited Kingdom chooses \"It's Bigger Than Us\" (8:43)\nAustralia Decides (12:34)\nMontenegro: \"Heaven\" sent (18:08)\nItaly has opinions about Sanremo (21:22)\nChecking in with the Semi-Finals (27:42)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nExplaining the Melfest Heat 2 Results (Gustav's Expert Blog)\nHatari vs. Netanyahu (Wiwiblogs)\nRomanian Referendum to Ban Same-Sex Marriage Fails (NPR)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEurovision 2019 Selection Season is in full swing! We dive into the Euro Vortex with the United Kingdom, Montenegro, Italy, and Hatari among many others.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst up, Ben and Mike recover from last week's polar vortex by checking in with some Eurovision in the Wild on US TV. Kseniya Simonova—the sand artist from \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/mx1wAj_oVdE?t=28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUkraine's 2011\u003c/a\u003e entry \"Angel\"—\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvA3GgRbJIg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eblew away Terry Crews\u003c/a\u003e on \u003cstrong\u003eAmerica's Got Talent\u003c/strong\u003e and might \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL2yZ53NfFk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ewin the final\u003c/a\u003e? Meanwhile, CBS has enlisted \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2015/04/27/eurovision-2015-entry-armenia-genealogy-face-the-shadow/\"\u003esome Eurovision help\u003c/a\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eThe World's Best\u003c/strong\u003e while the \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/tennischannel/status/1092085192947191814?s=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTennis Channel\u003c/a\u003e is causing folks to ask \"Is this a Eurovision?\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis past week has brought about a handful of selections. Russia reminds us that \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2016/04/15/eurovision-2016-entry-russia-sergey-lazarev-one/\"\u003eSergey Lazarev\u003c/a\u003e will be their only one for 2019. The United Kingdom will try to make Michael Rice's \"Bigger Than Us\"... something. \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/02/05/37-australia-decides-gets-ausome/\"\u003eAustralia finally decided\u003c/a\u003e. Montenegro introduces this year's first group. And Italy has opinions about \"Soldi\" by Mahmood. Like... A LOT of opinions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere was also a vortex of semi-finals throughout the weekend, with Iceland, Lithuania, Sweden, and Romania getting closer to making their final choices. Could we be on the cusp of a Hatari / Laura Bretan collaboration in 2020? We'll need to get through the chaos of next weekend's dozen or so selections and broadcasts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEuro Vortex Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Wild (1:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussia selects \u003ca href=\"https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4anheh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSergey Lazarev\u003c/a\u003e (7:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited Kingdom chooses \"It's Bigger Than Us\" (8:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia Decides (12:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMontenegro: \"Heaven\" sent (18:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly has opinions about Sanremo (21:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecking in with the Semi-Finals (27:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplaining the Melfest Heat 2 Results (\u003ca href=\"https://blogg.svt.se/melodifestivalen-expertbloggen/t%C3%A4ta-placeringsstriden-s%C3%A5-m%C3%A5nga-r%C3%B6ster-fick-de-som-fick-l%C3%A4mna-melodifestivalen-2019-malm%C3%B6/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGustav's Expert Blog\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHatari vs. Netanyahu (\u003ca href=\"https://wiwibloggs.com/2019/02/08/hatari-challenge-netanyahu-icelandic-trouser-wrestling/232756/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWiwiblogs\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomanian Referendum to Ban Same-Sex Marriage Fails (\u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2018/10/08/655528971/romanian-referendum-that-would-define-marriage-fails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNPR\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Eurovision 2019 Selection Season is in full swing! We dive into the Euro Vortex with the United Kingdom, Montenegro, Italy, and Hatari among many others.","date_published":"2019-02-12T17:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/6fb335ad-ad37-494f-a412-0a64e3296364.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":41945277,"duration_in_seconds":2333}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36835","title":"Episode 37: Australia Decides Gets AUSome","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/37","content_text":"We discuss Australia Decides with Mike and Dale from the Aussievision Podcast! Which entries are we most excited about in this year's field?\n\nEurovision selection season is starting to get into full swing. We have artist announcements from three countries kicking off this episode, with Austria's choice reminding us of Netta. Speaking of last year's winner, we take a listen to her follow-up single \"Bassa Sababa\"—does it capture our imagination the way \"Toy\" did last year?\n\nComing up this week will be Australia's first-ever national selection Australia Decides. We could have done our own deep dive into the ten songs competing for the ticket to Tel Aviv, but why not bring in some actual Australians to help us out? Mike and Dale from the Aussievision Podcast conquered all the timezones to discuss the Australian music scene, which reality shows actually work as launch pads, and reminisce on the awesomeness of the looks from RuPaul's Drag Race season 6. Oh, and we chat about the 10 songs that will be competing this Saturday.\n\nWe close the show talking about the three other selection finals happening this week. A handful of semi-finals are happening as well. Will any of them bring about the downfall of capitalism? Yes, that question is on-topic.\n\nAustralia Decides Gets AUSome Summary\n\n\nArtist Selections: North Macedonia, Finland, Austria (1:52)\nNetta's \"Bassa Sababa\" (7:02)\nAustralia Decides with Aussievision (9:30)\nUpcoming Selections: Italy, United Kingdom, Montenegro (48:59)\nHow Many People are in Lithuania? (52:13)\nPreliminary Rounds: Iceland, Ukraine, Sweden, Romania (53:50)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nIntro clip: Learning to Play Your Keyboard (Trash Night Video)\nBondage-Synth-Punk Trio Hatari Announce Final Gig After Failing To Dismantle Capitalism (Reykjavik Grapevine)\nAussievision Facebook / Twitter / Instagram\nSpecial Guest: Aussievision.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe discuss Australia Decides with Mike and Dale from the Aussievision Podcast! Which entries are we most excited about in this year's field?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEurovision selection season is starting to get into full swing. We have artist announcements from three countries kicking off this episode, with Austria's choice reminding us of Netta. Speaking of last year's winner, we take a listen to her follow-up single \"Bassa Sababa\"—does it capture our imagination the way \"Toy\" did last year?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComing up this week will be Australia's first-ever national selection Australia Decides. We could have done our own deep dive into the ten songs competing for the ticket to Tel Aviv, but why not bring in some actual Australians to help us out? Mike and Dale from the Aussievision Podcast conquered all the timezones to discuss the Australian music scene, which reality shows actually work as launch pads, and reminisce on the awesomeness of the looks from \u003ca href=\"http://whatelseison.tv/2014/04/18/rupauls-drag-race-recap-rupaul-show/\"\u003eRuPaul's Drag Race season 6\u003c/a\u003e. Oh, and we chat about the 10 songs that will be competing this Saturday.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe close the show talking about the three other selection finals happening this week. A handful of semi-finals are happening as well. Will any of them bring about the downfall of capitalism? Yes, that question is on-topic.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAustralia Decides Gets AUSome Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist Selections: North Macedonia, Finland, Austria (1:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetta's \"Bassa Sababa\" (7:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia Decides with \u003ca href=\"https://www.aussievision.net/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAussievision\u003c/a\u003e (9:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpcoming Selections: Italy, United Kingdom, Montenegro (48:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Many People are in Lithuania? (52:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreliminary Rounds: Iceland, Ukraine, Sweden, Romania (53:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntro clip: Learning to Play Your Keyboard (\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xgMlZRs2Dw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTrash Night Video\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://grapevine.is/culture/music/2018/12/21/bondage-synth-punk-trio-hatari-announce-final-gig-after-failing-to-dismantle-capitalism/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBondage-Synth-Punk Trio Hatari Announce Final Gig After Failing To Dismantle Capitalism\u003c/a\u003e (Reykjavik Grapevine)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAussievision \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/aussievisionnet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFacebook\u003c/a\u003e / \u003ca href=\"https://www.twitter.com/aussievisionnet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTwitter\u003c/a\u003e / \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/aussievisionnet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Aussievision.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We discuss Australia Decides with Mike and Dale from the Aussievision Podcast! Which entries are we most excited about in this year's field?","date_published":"2019-02-05T16:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/0f7eb1e7-fb82-4821-8421-eb35afb050e3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61386649,"duration_in_seconds":3548}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36812","title":"Episode 36: Logistics!","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/36","content_text":"We have Eurovision semi-final logistics! Hosting logistics! France and Czechia selection logistics! It's the most wonderful time of year!\n\nFirst, we do what little extrapolation we can based on how this year's Semi-Final Allocation draw shook out. Spoiler: a random draw created a random assortment. Now that we know how the field has divvied up, we can speculate on how hosting duties will be split among the four presenters. Oh no, four presenters again? Hmmm. We also learned that FYR Macedonia will be renamed North Macedonia eventually, Eurovision hasn't caught up with the news quite yet.\n\nGoing over this past weekend's selections, we do a deep dive into the exciting conclusion of France's Destination Eurovision. We have some opinions about some of the design choices made by eventual winner Waluigi Bilal Hassani, 36% of Frenchmen can't be wrong, right? As for the Czech Republic, we're not so sure the televoters got it right, as they broke the jury tie by awarding Lake Malawi the ticket to Tel Aviv. Over in Malta, The X Factor wrapped with Michela Pace winning the chance to represent her country at Eurovision.\n\nFinally, after trying to get an accurate headcount of folks still competing in Lithuania, we take a look at the week ahead. Estonia's Eesti Laul, Sweden's Melodifestivalen, plus songs from Iceland, Denmark, Norway, and last year's winner Netta are on our calendar. Things are ramping up quick—trust the process!\n\nLogistics! Summary\n\n\nSemi-Final Allocation (1:41)\nEurovision 2019 Hosts (4:17)\nNorth Macedonia (6:37)\nDestination Eurovision Final (France) (7:29)\nCzechia Selection (16:25)\nMichela Pace wins Malta X Factor (19:58)\nHow many people are still in the Lithuania Marathon? (21:56)\nThis Week in Eurovision (24:54)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nEesti Laul (Estonia) 2019 Playlist (Spotify)\nGrace Jones Citroën ad\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe have Eurovision semi-final logistics! Hosting logistics! France and Czechia selection logistics! It's the most wonderful time of year!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, we do what little extrapolation we can based on how this year's Semi-Final Allocation draw shook out. Spoiler: a random draw created a random assortment. Now that we know how the field has divvied up, we can speculate on how hosting duties will be split among the four presenters. Oh no, four presenters again? Hmmm. We also learned that FYR Macedonia will be renamed North Macedonia eventually, Eurovision hasn't caught up with the news quite yet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoing over this past weekend's selections, we do a deep dive into the exciting conclusion of France's Destination Eurovision. We have some opinions about some of the design choices made by eventual winner \u003cdel\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPDH4lZB6HU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Waluigi (opens in a new tab)\"\u003eWaluigi\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/del\u003e Bilal Hassani, 36% of Frenchmen can't be wrong, right? As for the Czech Republic, we're not so sure the televoters got it right, as they broke the jury tie by awarding Lake Malawi the ticket to Tel Aviv. Over in Malta, The X Factor wrapped with Michela Pace winning the chance to represent her country at Eurovision.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, after trying to get an accurate headcount of folks still competing in Lithuania, we take a look at the week ahead. Estonia's Eesti Laul, Sweden's Melodifestivalen, plus songs from Iceland, Denmark, Norway, and last year's winner Netta are \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv\"\u003eon our calendar\u003c/a\u003e. Things are ramping up quick—\u003ca href=\"https://www.gimletmedia.com/reply-all/116-the-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"trust the process (opens in a new tab)\"\u003etrust the process\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLogistics! Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/eurovision-song-contest-2019/\"\u003eSemi-Final Allocation\u003c/a\u003e (1:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision 2019 Hosts (4:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth Macedonia (6:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestination Eurovision Final (France) (7:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzechia Selection (16:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichela Pace wins Malta X Factor (19:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many people are still in the Lithuania Marathon? (21:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Week in Eurovision (24:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLinks\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/user/qoax5hrs7h7cwbxn3f5i6qx9y/playlist/6Eq3qgiPBZ5HHXC7uC8z40?si=28yQigqNRB2E3wd0EUhGww\"\u003eEesti Laul (Estonia) 2019 Playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57OO9EGgdtg\"\u003eGrace Jones Citroën ad\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We have Eurovision semi-final logistics! Hosting logistics! France and Czechia selection logistics! It's the most wonderful time of year!","date_published":"2019-01-29T17:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/120d6c52-d07c-4036-92b2-35869fa5ddf7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32104428,"duration_in_seconds":1717}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36807","title":"Episode 35: Molasses Flood","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/35","content_text":"A flood of Eurovision updates this week, including Spain's selection and artists from Belgium, Netherlands, and San Marino.\n\nAfter learning that there was such a thing as the Molasses Flood 100 years ago AND that it was not at all funny, we pick up right where we left off in last week's episode. Or, more like 15 minutes after we signed off because Belgium announced Eliot Vassamillet as their artist.\n\nFast forward to this past weekend, and we were ankle deep in selection news. Spain's Miki won the Operacion Triunfo Eurovision Gala with \"La Venda\" and will be bringing the party to Tel Aviv. San Marino revealed that Serhat will represent them for the second time while the Netherlands have selected Duncan Laurence as their act for Eurovision 2019.\n\nThen we get knee deep in the oncoming flood of selection shows this coming weekend. We highlight the frontrunners in France's Destination Eurovision before taking a peek at this weekend's schedule of events. It's just going to get busier moving forward—I hope you're ready!\n\n\nBelgium selects their artist (1:44)\nSpain chooses Miki's \"La Venda\" (3:05)\nSerhat for San Marino (7:19)\nDuncan Laurence (aka Duncan de Moor) for Netherlands (10:22)\nFrance's Destination Eurovision Final Preview (13:13)\nElsewhere this weekend (23:34)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA flood of Eurovision updates this week, including Spain's selection and artists from Belgium, Netherlands, and San Marino.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter learning that there was such a thing as the Molasses Flood 100 years ago AND that \u003ca href=\"https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/boston-molasses-flood-100-year-anniversary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"it was not at all funny (opens in a new tab)\"\u003eit was not at all funny\u003c/a\u003e, we pick up right where we left off in last week's episode. Or, more like 15 minutes after we signed off because Belgium announced Eliot Vassamillet as their artist.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFast forward to this past weekend, and we were ankle deep in selection news. Spain's Miki won the Operacion Triunfo Eurovision Gala with \"La Venda\" and will be bringing the party to Tel Aviv. San Marino revealed that \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2016/04/19/eurovision-2016-entry-san-marino-serhat-didnt-know/\"\u003eSerhat will represent them for the second time\u003c/a\u003e while the Netherlands have selected Duncan Laurence as their act for Eurovision 2019.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen we get knee deep in the oncoming flood of selection shows this coming weekend. We highlight the frontrunners in France's Destination Eurovision before taking a peek at this weekend's schedule of events. It's just going to get busier moving forward—I hope you're ready!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgium selects their artist (1:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/vpMIb5rabKQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Spain chooses Miki's \u0026quot;La Venda\u0026quot; (opens in a new tab)\"\u003eSpain chooses Miki's \"La Venda\"\u003c/a\u003e (3:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerhat for San Marino (7:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuncan Laurence (aka Duncan de Moor) for Netherlands (10:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrance's Destination Eurovision Final Preview (13:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElsewhere this weekend (23:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"A flood of Eurovision updates this week, including Spain's selection and artists from Belgium, Netherlands, and San Marino.","date_published":"2019-01-23T01:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/236b6ca1-dd6c-470b-8971-725b3d500520.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30038038,"duration_in_seconds":1588}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36798","title":"Episode 34: Czech Out Those Triangles","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/34","content_text":"We break down the entries in Czechia's Eurovision selection and talk triangles. Lots of triangles.\n\nAfter we triangulate our opinions on the triangle-inspired logo for this year's competition, we also chat about the expected ticket sales date (hint: it's the end of this month). We do go on a bit of a tangent about a possible name change for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, but we're waiting on Greece to cosine that.\n\nFor our main topic, we go through the eight entries up for consideration in the Czechia's online selection. Although the AirBnB video concept left a lot to be desired, there may be some contenders to build on the momentum \"Lie to Me\" brought to Lisbon last year. We check in on France's Destination Eurovision semi-final before planning our TV schedule for the weekend.\n\n\nDare to Dream logo (1:28)\nTickets update (4:14)\nFormer Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia? (5:39)\nCzechia Selection Rundown (8:02)\nDestination Eurovision Semi-Final 1 (35:58)\nTV This Week (40:22)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe break down the entries in Czechia's Eurovision selection and talk triangles. Lots of triangles.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter we triangulate our opinions on the triangle-inspired logo for this year's competition, we also chat about the expected ticket sales date (hint: it's the end of this month). We do go on a bit of a tangent about a possible name change for the \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/tag/fyrm/\"\u003eFormer Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia\u003c/a\u003e, but we're waiting on Greece to \u003ca href=\"https://i.barkpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pun-dog-pun-husky-00.jpg?q=70\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;crop=entropy\u0026amp;w=808\u0026amp;h=500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"\u003ecosine that\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor our main topic, we go through the eight entries up for consideration in the \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/tag/czech-republic/\"\u003eCzechia's\u003c/a\u003e online selection. Although the AirBnB video concept left a lot to be desired, there may be some contenders to build on the momentum \"Lie to Me\" brought to Lisbon last year. We check in on France's Destination Eurovision semi-final before planning our TV schedule for the weekend.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDare to Dream logo \u003cem\u003e(1:28)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTickets update (\u003cem\u003e4:14\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormer Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia? (\u003cem\u003e5:39\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzechia Selection Rundown (\u003cem\u003e8:02\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestination Eurovision Semi-Final 1 (\u003cem\u003e35:58\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTV This Week (\u003cem\u003e40:22\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We break down the entries in Czechia's Eurovision selection and talk triangles. Lots of triangles.","date_published":"2019-01-16T01:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/e7110bde-4a63-4bcc-b409-0b2ce26698ed.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48831991,"duration_in_seconds":2763}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36789","title":"Episode 33: Welcome to 2019","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/33","content_text":"Happy new year! Now that we can begin 2019 in earnest, we have our first Eurovision entry up for discussion.\n\nThis week's episode starts with some Eurovision in the Wild. Ben rocked a Swedish pop music quiz while Mike spotted Englebert Humperdinck (ESC 2012) on the way to Detroit. We also discuss the ESC 250 countdown and some of the surprises in this year's edition.\n\nWe also have some updates on how preparations for Tel Aviv 2019 are moving along. Florian Wieder's stage concept has been announced and the outdoor cats among us may be interested in some new accommodations that will be available for this year's Contest. We also confirm that Mike and Ben are not outdoor cats.\n\nThe main event is Albania's selection for Eurovision 2019. Although the selection process could have used some tightening up from a production standpoint (sorry, @ESCAlbania), we're optimistic about \"Ktheju tokës\" by Jonida Maliqi.\n\nWe're also optimistic about Cyprus, Spain, and San Marino's selections—unless the Human Ken Doll comes out to play. Selection season is upon us, and we are ready for the shows this weekend!\n\n\nEurovision in the Wild (1:17)\nESC250 (6:12)\nTel Aviv 2019 Updates (8:44)\nAlbania chooses \"Ktheju tokës\" by Jonida Maliqi (11:57)\nCyprus Update (21:19)\nSan Marino Trolls the Internet (23:46)\nSpain Chooses 10 Finalists (27:46) Editor's note: Spain's final will be January 20\nThis weekend's calendar (29:08)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nEngelbert Humperdinck Tour Dates\nCzech Republic 2019 candidates playlist (YouTube)\nSelection Season Google Calendar\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHappy new year! Now that we can begin 2019 in earnest, we have our first Eurovision entry up for discussion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week's episode starts with some Eurovision in the Wild. Ben rocked a \u003ca href=\"https://www.learnedleague.com/oneday.php?swedenandpopmusic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Swedish pop music quiz (opens in a new tab)\"\u003eSwedish pop music quiz\u003c/a\u003e while Mike spotted Englebert Humperdinck (ESC 2012) on the way to Detroit. We also discuss the \u003ca href=\"https://www.escxtra.com/2018/12/31/eurovision-top-250-results-2018/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ESC 250 countdown (opens in a new tab)\"\u003eESC 250 countdown\u003c/a\u003e and some of the surprises in this year's edition.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have some updates on how preparations for Tel Aviv 2019 are moving along. Florian Wieder's stage concept has been announced and the outdoor cats among us may be interested in some new accommodations that will be available for this year's Contest. We also confirm that Mike and Ben are not outdoor cats.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main event is Albania's selection for Eurovision 2019. Although the selection process could have used some tightening up from a production standpoint (sorry, \u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/escalbania\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"@ESCAlbania (opens in a new tab)\"\u003e@ESCAlbania\u003c/a\u003e), we're optimistic about \"Ktheju tokës\" by Jonida Maliqi.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe're also optimistic about Cyprus, Spain, and San Marino's selections—unless the Human Ken Doll comes out to play. Selection season is upon us, and we are ready for the shows this weekend!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Wild (1:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESC250 (6:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTel Aviv 2019 Updates (8:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQWNLc4eLT8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Albania chooses \u0026quot;Ktheju tokës\u0026quot; by Jonida Maliqi (opens in a new tab)\"\u003eAlbania chooses \"Ktheju tokës\" by Jonida Maliqi\u003c/a\u003e (11:57)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyprus Update (21:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSan Marino Trolls the Internet (23:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpain Chooses 10 Finalists (27:46) \u003cem\u003eEditor's note: Spain's final will be January 20\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis weekend's calendar (29:08)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.engelbert.com/tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Engelbert Humperdinck Tour Dates (opens in a new tab)\"\u003eEngelbert Humperdinck Tour Dates\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjtRX2wt2HI\u0026amp;list=PL3QGWsDEgtH9-3BYzbQ1_wcn5e8XX7TLy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Czech Republic 2019 candidates playlist (opens in a new tab)\"\u003eCzech Republic 2019 candidates playlist\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://calendar.google.com/calendar/b/1?cid=cHNnanByOXVjYWowMDMxYTZnbXMydWE3cWtAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Selection Season Google Calendar (opens in a new tab)\"\u003eSelection Season Google Calendar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Happy new year! Now that we can begin 2019 in earnest, we have our first Eurovision entry up for discussion.","date_published":"2019-01-09T01:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/3e6d42ce-237a-4e64-8d63-912d44a04fba.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37910717,"duration_in_seconds":2080}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36778","title":"Episode 32: Spotify Wrapping Up 2018","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/32","content_text":"As we wrap up 2018, we get ready for Albania's Eurovision selection process, check in with Spain, and see how Spotify puts us on blast.\n\nFirst up, the 57th edition of Festivali i Këngës will begin Thursday with three days of competition to determine the first Eurovision entry for 2019! Will the new format of the competition lead to better results for the country in next year's Contest?\n\nMeanwhile, Spain's selection process will reveal the 17 songs up for consideration in their selection process. It's a little convoluted, but perhaps this method will allow the country to move up the scoreboard in Tel Aviv?\n\nNow that you can find the Eurowhat on Spotify, we take a look at our own usage to talk about what music we've been listening to in 2018. Yes—we do listen to non-Eurovision music... at least Ben does.\n\nHave a happy holiday, a fantastic new year, and we'll see you in January!\n\nSpotify Wrapping Up 2018 Summary\n\n\nAlbania's Festivali i Këngës (1:30)\nSpain's Operacion Triunfo Selection (4:58)\nSpot us on Spotify (7:07)\nWrapping Up 2018 (8:50)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nEurovision Selection Season 2019 Playlist (Spotify)\nNow That's What I Call Music: The Popjustice Edit (Spotify)\nBen's 2018 Playlist (YouTube)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs we wrap up 2018, we get ready for Albania's Eurovision selection process, check in with Spain, and see how Spotify puts us on blast.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst up, the 57th edition of Festivali i Këngës will begin Thursday with three days of competition to determine the first Eurovision entry for 2019! Will the new format of the competition lead to better results for the country in next year's Contest?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Spain's selection process will reveal the 17 songs up for consideration in their selection process. It's a little convoluted, but perhaps this method will allow the country to move up the scoreboard in Tel Aviv?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow that you can find the Eurowhat on Spotify, we take a look at our own usage to talk about what music we've been listening to in 2018. Yes—we do listen to non-Eurovision music... at least Ben does.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave a happy holiday, a fantastic new year, and we'll see you in January!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotify Wrapping Up 2018 Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.festivali-rtsh.al/\"\u003eAlbania's Festivali i Këngës\u003c/a\u003e (1:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpain's Operacion Triunfo Selection (4:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot us on Spotify (7:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrapping Up 2018 (8:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/user/qoax5hrs7h7cwbxn3f5i6qx9y/playlist/59wlb1dW9nt0lDVfYHPJXh?si=EQlDE6AmTN-jlFGRBbbX6Q\"\u003eEurovision Selection Season 2019 Playlist\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/user/popjustice/playlist/7egIzpoc214t2dPtlUg3lt?si=_EYb8N-cT3uWxonCueBpvw\"\u003eNow That's What I Call Music: The Popjustice Edit\u003c/a\u003e (Spotify)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_Dm10yGEGs\u0026amp;list=TLGGYIYx_cDkGvsxODEyMjAxOA\"\u003eBen's 2018 Playlist\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"As we wrap up 2018, we get ready for Albania's Eurovision selection process, check in with Spain, and see how Spotify puts us on blast.","date_published":"2018-12-19T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/953e3816-cf9e-45ec-a98e-696a1d7df1f7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26079129,"duration_in_seconds":1341}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36772","title":"Episode 31: Eurovision Gifts for 2018","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/31","content_text":"Are you looking for Eurovision gifts for friends or loved ones? We have suggestions.\n\nAs we get ready for the holidays and the end of 2018, there's plenty of excitement afoot for 2019. Armenia has made the first artist selection for next year's Eurovision Song Contest. Meanwhile, Latvia and Estonia have released their songs up for consideration for the competition. Could there be a winner in the mix or is it still too early to tell? (Spoiler: It's too early.)\n\nWe take a stop in Sweden to discuss Melfest preparations—is it February yet? Also, we gush over the Swedish Pop Music Industrial Complex thanks to an episode of Slate's Hit Parade podcast. These leads to a discussion of Abba, Benny and Bjorn's visit to UK's X Factor, and how that show's season finished with (or without?) Brenden Murray.\n\nAs if these early Eurovision gifts weren't enough, we have made our list of suggestions if you are stumped on what to get the Eurofan in your life. We talk books, video games, music collections, and the random delights if you let a search box do the work for you.\n\nJoin yule lads Ben and Mike for a festive edition of the Eurowhat!\n\nEurovision Gifts for 2018 Summary\n\n\nArmenia Selects Srbuk (2:54)\nLatvia and Estonia have songs (5:24)\nMelfest Prep Begins (8:27)\nHit Parade (11:34)\nThe Ex-Eurovision Contestant Factor (13:44)\nEurovision Gifts for 2018 (16:53)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nAll the X Factor 2018 Voting Percentages (ITV)\nEurovision Fanhouse\nEuroPops Etsy / RedBubble\nEurovision Selection Season 2019 (Spotify)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for Eurovision gifts for friends or loved ones? We have suggestions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs we get ready for the holidays and the end of 2018, there's plenty of excitement afoot for 2019. Armenia has made the first artist selection for next year's Eurovision Song Contest. Meanwhile, Latvia and Estonia have released their songs up for consideration for the competition. Could there be a winner in the mix or is it still too early to tell? (Spoiler: It's too early.)\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe take a stop in Sweden to discuss Melfest preparations—is it February yet? Also, we gush over the Swedish Pop Music Industrial Complex thanks to an episode of Slate's Hit Parade podcast. These leads to a discussion of Abba, Benny and Bjorn's visit to UK's X Factor, and how that show's season finished with (or without?) \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPACNwGErfM\"\u003eBrenden Murray\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs if these early Eurovision gifts weren't enough, we have made our list of suggestions if you are stumped on what to get the Eurofan in your life. We talk books, video games, music collections, and the random delights if you let a search box do the work for you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin \u003ca href=\"https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-the-thirteen-yule-lads-icelands-own-mischievous-santa-clauses-180948162/\"\u003eyule lads\u003c/a\u003e Ben and Mike for a festive edition of the Eurowhat!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision Gifts for 2018 Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmenia Selects \u003ca href=\"https://www.esc-plus.com/srbuk-to-represent-armenia-at-eurovision-2019\"\u003eSrbuk\u003c/a\u003e (2:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqeWpbJGhHY\u0026amp;list=PLngRbe8W6aup15Nan_nyPpmOYsp-sSBZc\"\u003eLatvia\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c951H_H5cRs\u0026amp;list=PLSVEHT8Opo54VW2I-w67xfriHDTbTWazP\u0026amp;index=1\"\u003eEstonia\u003c/a\u003e have songs (5:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelfest Prep Begins (8:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://slate.com/culture/2018/11/how-a-teenaged-britney-spears-made-a-generational-hit.html\"\u003eHit Parade\u003c/a\u003e (11:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ex-Eurovision Contestant Factor (13:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Gifts for 2018 (16:53)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.itv.com/xfactor/vote-2018/all-the-x-factor-2018-voting-percentages\"\u003eAll the X Factor 2018 Voting Percentages\u003c/a\u003e (ITV)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovisionfanhouse.com/\"\u003eEurovision Fanhouse\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuroPops \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/Europops\"\u003eEtsy\u003c/a\u003e / \u003ca href=\"https://www.redbubble.com/shop/europops\"\u003eRedBubble\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Selection Season 2019 (\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/user/qoax5hrs7h7cwbxn3f5i6qx9y/playlist/59wlb1dW9nt0lDVfYHPJXh?si=IO2-C6DrToaJrY9B3AZVhA\"\u003eSpotify\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Are you looking for Eurovision gifts for friends or loved ones? We have suggestions.","date_published":"2018-12-05T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/8cebee77-e0bf-4313-8d89-2b64f7292fa6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40000931,"duration_in_seconds":2211}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36768","title":"Episode 30: Dustin the Turkey Day","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/30","content_text":"Happy Thanksgiving! We're talking turkey this week and that means either the country or Ireland's Dustin the Turkey. Guess what we chose.\n\nBefore we gobble up our main topic of Dustin the Turkey, we check in with how Eurovision planning is going in Tel Aviv. We have our final count of participants—42!—and an indication that tickets for the Contest could be up for grabs next month. We also recommend booking your lodging now if you are planning on going, otherwise you may find yourself camping in the suburbs of Tel Aviv.\n\nOur favorite scrivener Jan Ola Sand is the star of This Week in Boycotts and he is not here for your political shenanigans. He's also most likely not a fan of being in a segment called This Week in Boycotts. Meanwhile on the X Factor UK, Brendan Murray is not a fan of the themes of movies or big bands when it comes to song selections. Will he be a fan of ABBA in next week's semi-final?\n\nAlso, Junior Eurovision is a thing.\n\nAs for our main topic, we travel back to 2008 when the people of Ireland decided that they should be represented at Eurovision by a somewhat surly puppet named Dustin the Turkey. His song \"Irelande Douze Points\" may live in infamy, but was it a good Eurovision entry?\n\nGather the family, scoop up some Irish stew (or goulash if you prefer), and enjoy this week's episode!\n\nDustin the Turkey Day Summary\n\n\n42 Countries (1:37)\nEurovision Tickets (3:39)\nHotel Alternatives in Tel Aviv (5:32)\nThis Week in Boycotts: Jan Ola Sand (7:03)\nThe Ex-Eurovision Contestant Factor: Movies, Big Bands, and ABBA (8:36)\nJunior Eurovision (13:36)\nDustin the Turkey (14:42)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nDustin the Turkey claims RTÉ set him up to fail (The Irish Sun)\nDustin the Turkey wants to represent UK at Eurovision competition (Irish Mirror)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHappy Thanksgiving! We're talking turkey this week and that means either the country or Ireland's Dustin the Turkey. Guess what we chose.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore we gobble up our main topic of Dustin the Turkey, we check in with how Eurovision planning is going in Tel Aviv. We have our final count of participants—42!—and an indication that tickets for the Contest could be up for grabs next month. We also recommend booking your lodging now if you are planning on going, otherwise you may find yourself camping in the suburbs of Tel Aviv.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur favorite scrivener Jan Ola Sand is the star of This Week in Boycotts and he is not here for your political shenanigans. He's also most likely not a fan of being in a segment called This Week in Boycotts. Meanwhile on the X Factor UK, Brendan Murray is not a fan of the themes of movies or big bands when it comes to song selections. Will he be a fan of ABBA in next week's semi-final?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, \u003ca href=\"https://junioreurovision.tv/\"\u003eJunior Eurovision is a thing\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs for our main topic, we travel back to 2008 when the people of Ireland decided that they should be represented at Eurovision by a somewhat surly puppet named Dustin the Turkey. His song \"Irelande Douze Points\" may live in infamy, but was it a good Eurovision entry?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGather the family, scoop up some Irish stew (or goulash if you prefer), and enjoy this week's episode!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDustin the Turkey Day Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/eurovision-song-contest-2019/\"\u003e42 Countries\u003c/a\u003e (1:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Tickets (3:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://wiwibloggs.com/2018/11/14/eurovision-camping-site-tel-aviv-considers-tent-and-caravan-space-near-icc-as-hotel-shortage-looms/228809/\"\u003eHotel Alternatives in Tel Aviv\u003c/a\u003e (5:32)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Week in Boycotts: \u003ca href=\"https://wiwibloggs.com/2018/11/08/no-politics-allowed-jon-ola-sand-speaks-to-israeli-media-about-tel-aviv-and-the-2019-song-contest/228443/\"\u003eJan Ola Sand\u003c/a\u003e (7:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ex-Eurovision Contestant Factor: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K2TN4c_scE\"\u003eMovies\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/37r69IGLZfw\"\u003eBig Bands\u003c/a\u003e, and ABBA (8:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunior Eurovision (13:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps3kxGo_gro\"\u003eDustin the Turkey\u003c/a\u003e (14:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/bizarre/1252299/dustin-the-turkey-claims-rte-set-him-up-to-fail-when-he-represented-ireland-at-the-2008-eurovision-song-contest/\"\u003eDustin the Turkey claims RTÉ set him up to fail\u003c/a\u003e (The Irish Sun)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/dustin-turkey-high-hopes-roasting-12620790\"\u003eDustin the Turkey wants to represent UK at Eurovision competition\u003c/a\u003e (Irish Mirror)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Happy Thanksgiving! We're talking turkey this week and that means either the country or Ireland's Dustin the Turkey. Guess what we chose.","date_published":"2018-11-21T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/a40b8381-bed9-4b39-8b6e-1ef5e93abb42.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35068595,"duration_in_seconds":1903}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36757","title":"Episode 29: Start Voting Now","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/29","content_text":"How does the voting process work at Eurovision? If you think it's confusing now, the history of voting at the Contest has many surprises.\n\nWith mid-term elections happening this week in the US, we wanted to talk about how voting works when the consequences aren't as... consequential. One can dream, right?\n\nSpeaking of, we discuss next year's slogan \"Dare to Dream\" as well as other preparations currently taking place in Tel Aviv. If you're planning on going to the Contest, you may need to pack some Dramamine if you haven't booked your hotel yet.\n\nThere is some good news: the stage will be designed by a firm very familiar with Eurovision and other high profile music events, including the X Factor. We check in with how Brendan Murray is doing on the UK edition. ... Um... Dare to Dream...\n\nFinally, we dive into the history of all the different methods used to distribute points at the Eurovision Song Contest. Point pools, age-defined juries, and potential 14-way ties are just some of the quirks that used to be part of the competition. We also explore how ties factor into the festivities.\n\nUnited States, start learning about Eurovision voting now!\n\nStart Voting Now Summary\n\n\nDare to Dream and other preparations (1:22)\nThe Ex-Eurovision Contestant Factor (8:23)\nThis week in boycotts (13:10)\nVoting at the Eurovision Song Contest (1956-1974) (14:39)\nThe Usual Way (1975-2015) (20:05)\nThe Current Method (2016-Present) (25:30)\nTie-Breakers (30:30)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nTel Aviv will bring a special Cruise ship for Eurovision 2019 (Eurovision World)\nFlorian Wieder Sizzle Reel (YouTube)\nBrendan Murray on X Factor: Believe / High \u0026amp; Dry / Youngblood\n\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHow does the voting process work at Eurovision? If you think it's confusing now, the history of voting at the Contest has many surprises.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith mid-term elections happening this week in the US, we wanted to talk about how voting works when the consequences aren't as... consequential. One can dream, right?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of, we discuss next year's slogan \"Dare to Dream\" as well as other preparations currently taking place in Tel Aviv. If you're planning on going to the Contest, you may need to pack some Dramamine if you haven't booked your hotel yet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some good news: the stage will be designed by a firm very familiar with Eurovision and other high profile music events, including the X Factor. We check in with how Brendan Murray is doing on the UK edition. ... Um... Dare to Dream...\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we dive into the history of all the different methods used to distribute points at the Eurovision Song Contest. Point pools, age-defined juries, and potential 14-way ties are just some of the quirks that used to be part of the competition. We also explore how ties factor into the festivities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnited States, start learning about Eurovision voting now!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStart Voting Now Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDare to Dream and other preparations (1:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ex-Eurovision Contestant Factor (8:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://wiwibloggs.com/2018/11/03/ireland-labour-party-passes-motion-calling-rte-to-boycott-a-jerusalem-hosted-eurovision/228421/\"\u003eThis week in boycotts\u003c/a\u003e (13:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoting at the Eurovision Song Contest (1956-1974) (14:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Usual Way (1975-2015) (20:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2016/02/18/new-voting-system-for-eurovision-2016/\"\u003eThe Current Method\u003c/a\u003e (2016-Present) (25:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie-Breakers (30:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/tel-aviv-will-bring-a-special-cruise-ship-for-eurovision\"\u003eTel Aviv will bring a special Cruise ship for Eurovision 2019\u003c/a\u003e (Eurovision World)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/eYLL-YRlYJg\"\u003eFlorian Wieder Sizzle Reel\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrendan Murray on X Factor: \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/nzQIhhjUsns\"\u003eBelieve\u003c/a\u003e / \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/Lx9ShzxGg28\"\u003eHigh \u0026amp; Dry\u003c/a\u003e / \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/GCsIrOkKFeM\"\u003eYoungblood\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"How does the voting process work at Eurovision? If you think it's confusing now, the history of voting at the Contest has many surprises.","date_published":"2018-11-07T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/6292b6a3-9e78-4757-9b15-bb78743fbaad.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39564164,"duration_in_seconds":2184}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36753","title":"Episode 28: The Aftermarket","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/28","content_text":"Eurovision provides an aftermarket for winners of singing competitions. Why don't we have that in America? Andy Dehnart from Reality Blurred joins us to discuss.\n\nFirst up, we check in with the soon-to-be-final tally of countries participating in Eurovision 2019. We were at 40 once Armenia confirmed, but Bulgaria announced their withdrawal due to budget concerns. Speaking of budget concerns: Ukraine is still in the mix and will have a national final in February. Also having a national final: Australia! Fingers crossed for Aboriginal trip hop making its debut in Tel Aviv?\n\nFor our main topic, we discuss the tangled relationship between European singing competitions and Eurovision. The Voice and the X Factor have been viable feeder systems the last few years, with the United Kingdom's version of the latter becoming an end goal for some Eurovision alumni.((Brendan Murray is currently on the X Factor UK live shows.)) You could say that Eurovision works as a tournament of champions or an All-Stars edition of all the singing shows. But... why doesn't that exist in the US?\n\nWe lean on Andy Denhart's reality show expertise to help us answer some of these questions, as well as expose some of the more bizarre factoids we've all squirreled away. Sinbad on Star Search? Battle of the Reality Network Stars? Murder and sex scandals destroying franchises? This episode has it all!\n\nThe Aftermarket Summary\n\n\nAndy Dehnart / @realityblurred (1:00)\nCountry count (3:21)\nThe European Singing Competition Industrial Complex Aftermarket (6:48)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nAustralia's national selection process (SBS)\nBulgaria leaves Twitter\nBrendan Murray tries to \"Break Free\" (YouTube / X Factor UK)\nSpecial Guest: Andy Dehnart.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEurovision provides an aftermarket for winners of singing competitions. Why don't we have that in America? Andy Dehnart from Reality Blurred joins us to discuss.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst up, we check in with the soon-to-be-final tally of countries participating in Eurovision 2019. We were at 40 once Armenia confirmed, but Bulgaria announced their withdrawal due to budget concerns. Speaking of budget concerns: Ukraine is still in the mix and will have a national final in February. Also having a national final: Australia! Fingers crossed for Aboriginal trip hop making its debut in Tel Aviv?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor our main topic, we discuss the tangled relationship between European singing competitions and Eurovision. The Voice and the X Factor have been viable feeder systems the last few years, with the United Kingdom's version of the latter becoming an end goal for some Eurovision alumni.((\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2017/04/13/eurovision-2017-entry-ireland-brendan-murray-dying-to-try/\"\u003eBrendan Murray\u003c/a\u003e is currently on the X Factor UK live shows.)) You could say that Eurovision works as a tournament of champions or an All-Stars edition of all the singing shows. But... why doesn't that exist in the US?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe lean on Andy Denhart's reality show expertise to help us answer some of these questions, as well as expose some of the more bizarre factoids we've all squirreled away. Sinbad on Star Search? Battle of the Reality Network Stars? Murder and sex scandals destroying franchises? This episode has it all!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Aftermarket Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://realityblurred.com\"\u003eAndy Dehnart\u003c/a\u003e / \u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/realityblurred\"\u003e@realityblurred\u003c/a\u003e (1:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry count (3:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe European Singing Competition Industrial Complex Aftermarket (6:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.sbs.com.au/programs/eurovision/article/2018/09/21/Eurovision-Australia-Decides-2019\"\u003eAustralia's national selection process\u003c/a\u003e (SBS)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/bg_eurovision/status/1052273396485115904\"\u003eBulgaria leaves Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKJMGZJVwjI\"\u003eBrendan Murray tries to \"Break Free\"\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube / X Factor UK)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Andy Dehnart.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Eurovision provides an aftermarket for winners of singing competitions. Why don't we have that in America? Andy Dehnart from Reality Blurred joins us to discuss.","date_published":"2018-10-24T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/c5a1dc78-3e01-4377-ab2e-09791f3ba567.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36342534,"duration_in_seconds":1982}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36742","title":"Episode 27: Orchestras, Synthesizers, and Lulu","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/27","content_text":"Orchestras used to be a requirement at the Eurovision Song Contest. In this episode, we take a look at the evolution of live (and \"live\") music at the competition.\n\nWe're getting close to having a final-ish guest list for the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest with 40* countries confirming their interest.((Armenia confirmed after we recorded.)) Yes, it's still a Facebook Maybe at this point and there are still three countries who have been invited but haven't responded. RETURN OUR CALLS, MOLDOVA.\n\nAfter we check in with the Irish boycott situation and Cher's foray into Abba's catalog, we dive into the history of the music of the Eurovision Song Contest. Orchestras used to be a thing for the first 20 years of the competition. Once backing tracks were introduced in the mid-1970s (Hi again, Abba!), it was only a matter of time before Eurovision would catch up with a more modern pop sound.  ... I mean, 25 years? We're now 20 years beyond that revolution and we're still encountering new sounds that run afoul of Eurovision's definition of a song. It's beyond fascinating.\n\nGet ready for a teach-in and grab the moment to listen to this episode!\n\nOrchestras, Synthesizers, and Lulu Summary\n\n\nEurovision guest list (1:19)\nMyHeritage sponsorship (4:31)\nEurovision in Asia not a thing (7:07)\nThe next stage (9:10)\nGimme gimme gimme Cher's new album (13:19)\nThis week in boycotts (14:29)\nLive music at Eurovision (15:35)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nEurovision's History of Instruments (YouTube)\nAnd the Conductor Is...\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOrchestras used to be a requirement at the Eurovision Song Contest. In this episode, we take a look at the evolution of live (and \"live\") music at the competition.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe're getting close to having a final-ish guest list for the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest with 40* countries confirming their interest.((Armenia confirmed after we recorded.)) Yes, it's still a Facebook Maybe at this point and there are still three countries who have been invited but haven't responded. RETURN OUR CALLS, MOLDOVA.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter we check in with the Irish boycott situation and Cher's foray into Abba's catalog, we dive into the history of the music of the Eurovision Song Contest. Orchestras used to be a thing for the first 20 years of the competition. Once backing tracks were introduced in the mid-1970s (Hi again, Abba!), it was only a matter of time before Eurovision would catch up with a more modern pop sound.  ... I mean, 25 years? We're now 20 years beyond that revolution and we're still encountering new sounds that run afoul of Eurovision's definition of a song. It's beyond fascinating.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGet ready for a teach-in and \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2017/04/19/eurovision-2017-entry-norway-jowst-grab-the-moment/\"\u003egrab the moment\u003c/a\u003e to listen to this episode!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrchestras, Synthesizers, and Lulu Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision guest list (1:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://blog.myheritage.com/2018/09/myheritage-becomes-presenting-partner-of-eurovision-2019/\"\u003eMyHeritage sponsorship\u003c/a\u003e (4:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/10/australia-returning-for-eurovision-2019.html\"\u003eEurovision in Asia not a thing\u003c/a\u003e (7:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.escxtra.com/2018/09/28/kan-opens-the-bidding-to-create-perfect-eurovision-stage/\"\u003eThe next stage\u003c/a\u003e (9:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGimme gimme gimme Cher's new album (13:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://oikotimes.com/%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%AA-rte-representatives-meets-with-campaigners-over-eurovision-boycott/\"\u003eThis week in boycotts\u003c/a\u003e (14:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive music at Eurovision (15:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFZDCRuCUU8\"\u003eEurovision's History of Instruments\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.andtheconductoris.eu/\"\u003eAnd the Conductor Is...\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Orchestras used to be a requirement at Eurovision. In this episode, we take a look at the evolution of live music at the competition.","date_published":"2018-10-10T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/ddc1866c-eaba-4e4d-b94c-0650e660e177.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36289872,"duration_in_seconds":1979}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36738","title":"Episode 26: Tel Aviv and Other Headlines","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/26","content_text":"Tel Aviv will be hosting Eurovision in 2019! I mean, we pretty much knew that, but now it's official!\n\nOn this episode of the Eurowhat Podcast, we check in with the venues around Tel Aviv that will be hosting the big events in May. Will the Tel Aviv Convention Center be big enough to hold the Eurovision fandom? How is the green room supposed to work? And are hotels already busting budgets for fans?\n\nIn case Tel Aviv doesn't work out as an option, details about Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam have been revealed. Speaking of the Netherlands, we have the final recap of Glennis Grace's journey on America's Got Talent. Did she triumph through adversity, despite having to perform with Bebe Rexha?\n\nFinland's UMK, Sweden's Melfest, and Iceland's Söngvakeppnin have been added to the calendar, while Ireland's songwriters have been murmuring about a possible boycott. We don't talk about Junior Eurovision—there's too much to discuss with the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships instead. Oh! And Ralph Siegel's birthday is coming up! Happy birthday, buddy!\n\nSo much to celebrate in this episode—download and join the fun!\n\nTel Aviv and Other Headlines Summary\n\n\nTel Aviv is the host city! (1:15)\nEurovision in Concert (5:46)\nThis is not an America's Got Talent podcast (7:12)((h/t to Who Weekly's This is not a Westworld Podcast))\nParticipants Update (10:22)\nIreland Boycott? (14:52)\nThis is definitely not a Junior Eurovision podcast (15:56)\nEurovision in the Wild: Rhythm Gymnastics edition (16:37)\nHappy birthday, Ralph Siegel! (21:49)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nIntro Clip: Tel Aviv Travel Guide (Traveling Israel)\nGlennis Grace’s Heartbreaking Story (Zondag Met Lubach)\nIASCA May Boycott Eurovision 2019 (Eurovoix)\nKnots Happen: Equipment Malfunction At Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships (Deadspin)\nDeep Zone Project release anthem for World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship (WiWiBlogs)\nVoyage of the Rock Aliens trailer\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTel Aviv will be hosting Eurovision in 2019! I mean, we pretty much knew that, but now it's official!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn this episode of the Eurowhat Podcast, we check in with the venues around Tel Aviv that will be hosting the big events in May. Will the Tel Aviv Convention Center be big enough to hold the Eurovision fandom? How is the green room supposed to work? And are hotels already busting budgets for fans?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn case Tel Aviv doesn't work out as an option, details about Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam have been revealed. Speaking of the Netherlands, we have the final recap of Glennis Grace's journey on \u003cstrong\u003eAmerica's Got Talent\u003c/strong\u003e. Did she triumph through adversity, despite having to perform with Bebe Rexha?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinland's UMK, Sweden's Melfest, and Iceland's Söngvakeppnin have been added to the calendar, while Ireland's songwriters have been murmuring about a possible boycott. We \u003cem\u003edon't\u003c/em\u003e talk about Junior Eurovision—there's too much to discuss with the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships instead. Oh! And Ralph Siegel's birthday is coming up! Happy birthday, buddy!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo much to celebrate in this episode—download and join the fun!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTel Aviv and Other Headlines Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTel Aviv is the host city! (1:15)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.eurovisioninconcert.nl/\"\u003eEurovision in Concert\u003c/a\u003e (5:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not an America's Got Talent podcast (7:12)((h/t to \u003ca href=\"https://www.whoweekly.us/\"\u003eWho Weekly's\u003c/a\u003e This is not a Westworld Podcast))\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants Update (10:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIreland Boycott? (14:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is definitely not a Junior Eurovision podcast (15:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Wild: Rhythm Gymnastics edition (16:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHappy birthday, Ralph Siegel! (21:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntro Clip: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f-d_Mdj4Tc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTel Aviv Travel Guide\u003c/a\u003e (\u003ca href=\"http://www.travelingisrael.com/tel-aviv-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTraveling Israel\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWRot3jVSpo\"\u003eGlennis Grace’s Heartbreaking Story\u003c/a\u003e (Zondag Met Lubach)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovoix.com/2018/09/19/ireland-iasca-may-boycott-eurovision-2019/\"\u003eIASCA May Boycott Eurovision 2019\u003c/a\u003e (Eurovoix)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://deadspin.com/knots-happen-equipment-malfunction-at-rhythmic-gymnast-1829057467\"\u003eKnots Happen: Equipment Malfunction At Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships\u003c/a\u003e (Deadspin)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://wiwibloggs.com/2018/09/20/deep-zone-project-anthem/227187/\"\u003eDeep Zone Project release anthem for World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship\u003c/a\u003e (WiWiBlogs)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em5p__ZgtsQ\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVoyage of the Rock Aliens\u003c/em\u003e trailer\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Tel Aviv will be hosting Eurovision in 2019! I mean, we pretty much knew that, but now it's official!","date_published":"2018-09-26T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/b79e724a-b20e-4a59-82ff-0f51fcac6728.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39843778,"duration_in_seconds":2201}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36724","title":"Episode 25: Planning Your Eurovision Vacation","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/25","content_text":"We know the Eurovision Song Contest will be in Israel((Maybe Tel Aviv, maybe Jerusalem)) in May, so now is the perfect time to start planning your vacation!\n\nFirst, Mike and Ben go over some of the news items from the last couple weeks. Will there be boycotts of the 2019 Contest? Denmark doesn't think so, while Estonia and Spain are full speed ahead on their Eurovision plans. America's Got Sweden's rig from this year's Melfest while Madame Monsieur met their song's namesake. Also: ninjas. VIP ninjas.\n\nAfter playing catchup, we offer our advice on how to make your way across the pond to attend next year's Eurovision. Do you have your passport yet? How can you get to Europe/Israel and back on the cheap? Where should I stay? HOW DO I PAY FOR THIS?!\n\nDon't panic. Place your carryon in the overhead bin and listen to this week's episode of the EuroWhat to get a head start on your European vacation.\n\nPlanning Your Eurovision Vacation Summary\n\n\nEurovision in the Wild (0:00)\nGetting Your Passport (12:01)\nGetting to Europe and Beyond (14:54)\nOptions on Where to Stay (23:49)\nHow to Save Up for a European Vacation (29:16)\nA few more things to consider (34:47)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nEurovision and national final stars sign letter calling for boycott of Eurovision 2019 (WiWiBlogs)\nAmerica's Got Talent performance inspired by Sweden's Benjamin Ingrosso? (ESC Xtra)\nImri Ziv (2017) on Israel Ninja Warrior VIP (Mako)\nU.S. Passport Form Finder\nU.S. State Department: Israel Travel Information\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe know the Eurovision Song Contest will be in Israel((Maybe Tel Aviv, maybe Jerusalem)) in May, so now is the perfect time to start planning your vacation!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, Mike and Ben go over some of the news items from the last couple weeks. Will there be boycotts of the 2019 Contest? Denmark doesn't think so, while Estonia and Spain are full speed ahead on their Eurovision plans. America's Got Sweden's rig from this year's \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/03/13/8-melfest-fest/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMelfest\u003c/a\u003e while Madame Monsieur met \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/01/30/the-eurowhat-week-of-january-29-2018/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003etheir song's namesake\u003c/a\u003e. Also: ninjas. VIP ninjas.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter playing catchup, we offer our advice on how to make your way across the pond to attend next year's Eurovision. Do you have your passport yet? How can you get to Europe/Israel and back on the cheap? Where should I stay? HOW DO I PAY FOR THIS?!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon't panic. Place your carryon in the overhead bin and listen to this week's episode of the EuroWhat to get a head start on your European vacation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning Your Eurovision Vacation Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Wild (0:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting Your Passport (12:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting to Europe and Beyond (14:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptions on Where to Stay (23:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Save Up for a European Vacation (29:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few more things to consider (34:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://wiwibloggs.com/2018/09/08/eurovision-stars-open-letter-boycott-eurovision-2019/226838/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEurovision and national final stars sign letter calling for boycott of Eurovision 2019\u003c/a\u003e (WiWiBlogs)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.escxtra.com/2018/09/05/americas-got-talent-performance-inspired-by-swedens-benjamin-ingrosso/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAmerica's Got Talent performance inspired by Sweden's Benjamin Ingrosso?\u003c/a\u003e (ESC Xtra)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.mako.co.il/tv-ninja_israel_2018/ninja_israel_2018?subChannelId=18bbc77be1a85610VgnVCM2000002a0c10acRCRD\u0026amp;vcmid=320dc0b676995610VgnVCM2000002a0c10acRCRD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eImri Ziv (2017) on Israel Ninja Warrior VIP\u003c/a\u003e (Mako)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/apply-renew-passport/form-finder.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eU.S. Passport Form Finder\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/IsraeltheWestBankandGaza.html?wcmmode=disabled\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eU.S. State Department: Israel Travel Information\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We know the Eurovision Song Contest will be in Israel in May 2019, so now is the perfect time to start planning your vacation!","date_published":"2018-09-12T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/3d0e2308-4888-4e5a-8a71-fda155c4365a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39611811,"duration_in_seconds":2187}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36719","title":"Episode 24: Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/24","content_text":"Israel has had a fascinating history at the Eurovision Song Contest. Now that they will be hosting the 2019 edition, we've invited Noam Roth from EuroFreak to talk about his country's participation.\n\nNow that the budget kerfuffle is behind us and Israel's broadcaster has paid its deposit to the EBU, we can officially start talking about the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest! Noam Roth—who reached out to us on our Facebook page—joins us this week to be a tour guide through Israel's 45 years of participation at Eurovision.\n\nAlong with the past, we look toward the future in terms of evaluating possible host cities Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Eilat. Will the chart-topping success of Netta's \"Toy\" bring a new sound to the 2019 Contest? And will the tweaks made to Israel's selection format for next year's artist and song continue the hot streak the country has experienced?\n\nIsrael's Notable Entries\n\n\nNatati la khaiai (1974)\nA-ba-na-bi (1978)\nHallelujah (1979)\nChai (1983)\nDerech Ha-Melech (1989)\nDiva (1998)\nThe Silence that Remains (2005)\nGolden Boy (2015)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nEuroFreak YouTube Channel\nNoam Roth on Twitter\nSpecial Guest: Noam Roth.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIsrael has had a fascinating history at the Eurovision Song Contest. Now that they will be hosting the 2019 edition, we've invited Noam Roth from EuroFreak to talk about his country's participation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow that the budget kerfuffle is behind us and Israel's broadcaster has paid its deposit to the EBU, we can officially start talking about the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest! Noam Roth—who reached out to us on our Facebook page—joins us this week to be a tour guide through Israel's 45 years of participation at Eurovision.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the past, we look toward the future in terms of evaluating possible host cities Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Eilat. Will the chart-topping success of Netta's \"Toy\" bring a new sound to the 2019 Contest? And will the tweaks made to Israel's selection format for next year's artist and song continue the hot streak the country has experienced?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIsrael's Notable Entries\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRGRXCDZJ9A\"\u003eNatati la khaiai\u003c/a\u003e (1974)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzGnWSIuJvo\"\u003eA-ba-na-bi\u003c/a\u003e (1978)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKbvuYRR35E\"\u003eHallelujah\u003c/a\u003e (1979)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XMZJYxb5XU\"\u003eChai\u003c/a\u003e (1983)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJUf4tFXwio\"\u003eDerech Ha-Melech\u003c/a\u003e (1989)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ5B6w-Baxs\"\u003eDiva\u003c/a\u003e (1998)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CNUPBxhSVs\"\u003eThe Silence that Remains\u003c/a\u003e (2005)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2015/04/12/eurovision-2015-entry-israel-nadav-guedj-golden-boy/\"\u003eGolden Boy\u003c/a\u003e (2015)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/user/noamroth82\"\u003eEuroFreak YouTube Channel\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/noamceleb\"\u003eNoam Roth on Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Noam Roth.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Israel has had a fascinating history at Eurovision. We've invited Noam Roth from EuroFreak to talk about his country's participation.","date_published":"2018-08-29T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/9fbe1282-5f33-49cb-beb1-40e5da47e8c7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":54061078,"duration_in_seconds":3090}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36709","title":"Episode 23: That’s How You AI a Song","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/23","content_text":"We gave a computer more than 300 Eurovision Song Contest entries from the last decade and this is what it gave us. Songwriting might not be so hard after all.\n\nThe EuroWhat is back after a surprise hiatus with a jam-packed episode. First, Ben and Mike catch up on a month of random Eurovision sightings. Starbucks? NBC's daytime and nighttime schedule? Johnny Weir's Instagram? Yes, yes, and yaaaaaaaaaas. Have you encountered any Eurovision in the Wild? Let us know! Have a better name than \"Eurovision in the Wild\"? DEFINITELY let us know.\n\nThen we switch gears to talk about the concept of songwriting. Britcoms have previously tackled this topic, specifically Father Ted's series two episode \"A Song for Europe.\" Surely we could write a song better than \"My Lovely Horse,\" right? I mean, we have just as much musical and songwriting talent as Dougal and Ted...\n\nNah, let's just have a computer take care of it. In our two-step process (songwriting may not have more than two steps, after all), we compiled the lyrics of more than 300 Eurovision entries and gave them to a bot to develop a predictive keyboard. We were hoping that the bot would spit out next year's winning entry, but the technology isn't quite there yet. But if you are looking for a song title generator, we've got you covered.\n\nPlug in your headphones and enjoy this week's episode of AI's Got Talent?\n\nThat’s How You AI a Song Summary\n\n\nEurovision in the Wild (4:19)\nFather Ted \"A Song for Europe\" (13:44)\nAn Intro to AI and Markov Chains (19:29)\nStep 1: Compile It (The List is Really Long) (22:04)\nStep 2: We Used Botnik (That's How We Wrote a Song) (25:34)\nEurovision Song Titles (29:23)\nNext Week's Episode (33:16)\n\n\nSongwriting Resources\n\n\nEurovision Song Title Keyboard: https://tinyurl.com/EurowhatTitleGenerator\nEurovision Song Lyrics Keyboard: https://tinyurl.com/EurowhatLyricsGenerator\nHow to Write a Song for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC Insight)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nNetta on the Today Show (NBC)\nJohnny Weir en \"Fuego\" (WiWiBlogs)\nFarmer's Insurance: \"Hall of Claims: Abstract Accident\" (iSpot)\nGlennis Grace America's Got Talent Audition and Judges' Cuts performance (NBC)\nFather Ted song My Lovely Horse turned down by committee (BBC)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe gave a computer more than 300 Eurovision Song Contest entries from the last decade and this is what it gave us. Songwriting might not be so hard after all.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EuroWhat is back after a surprise hiatus with a jam-packed episode. First, Ben and Mike catch up on a month of random Eurovision sightings. Starbucks? NBC's daytime and nighttime schedule? Johnny Weir's Instagram? Yes, yes, and yaaaaaaaaaas. Have you encountered any Eurovision in the Wild? \u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/eurowhat\"\u003eLet\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"http://facebook.com/eurowhat\"\u003eus\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"http://instagram.com/eurowhat\"\u003eknow\u003c/a\u003e! Have a better name than \"Eurovision in the Wild\"? DEFINITELY \u003ca href=\"mailto:esc@whatelseison.tv\"\u003elet us know\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen we switch gears to talk about the concept of songwriting. Britcoms have previously tackled this topic, specifically \u003cstrong\u003eFather Ted\u003c/strong\u003e's series two episode \"A Song for Europe.\" Surely we could write a song better than \"My Lovely Horse,\" right? I mean, we have just as much musical and songwriting talent as Dougal and Ted...\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNah, let's just have a computer take care of it. In our two-step process (songwriting may not have more than two steps, after all), we compiled the lyrics of more than 300 Eurovision entries and gave them to a bot to develop a predictive keyboard. We were hoping that the bot would spit out next year's winning entry, but the technology isn't quite there yet. But if you are looking for a song \u003cem\u003etitle\u003c/em\u003e generator, we've got you covered.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlug in your headphones and enjoy this week's episode of \u003cstrong\u003eAI's Got Talent?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThat’s How You AI a Song Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Wild (4:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B075VJ12XW/ref=atv_dp_season_select_atf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFather Ted\u003c/strong\u003e \"A Song for Europe\"\u003c/a\u003e (13:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Intro to AI and \u003ca href=\"http://setosa.io/ev/markov-chains/\"\u003eMarkov Chains\u003c/a\u003e (19:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 1: Compile It (The List is Really Long) (22:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 2: We Used \u003ca href=\"http://botnik.org/\"\u003eBotnik\u003c/a\u003e (That's How We Wrote a Song) (25:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Song Titles (29:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext Week's Episode (33:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSongwriting Resources\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Song Title Keyboard: \u003ca href=\"https://tinyurl.com/EurowhatTitleGenerator\"\u003ehttps://tinyurl.com/EurowhatTitleGenerator\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Song Lyrics Keyboard: \u003ca href=\"https://tinyurl.com/EurowhatLyricsGenerator\"\u003ehttps://tinyurl.com/EurowhatLyricsGenerator\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://escinsight.com/2016/09/01/eurovision-song-contest-songwriter/\"\u003eHow to Write a Song for the Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e (ESC Insight)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://t.co/1puEjvP5hl\"\u003eNetta on the Today Show\u003c/a\u003e (NBC)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://wiwibloggs.com/2018/07/21/fuego-and-ice-figure-skater-johnny-weir-chooses-eleni-foureiras-eurovision-song-for-exhibition-performances/224852/\"\u003eJohnny Weir en \"Fuego\"\u003c/a\u003e (WiWiBlogs)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wpXX/farmers-insurance-hall-of-claims-abstract-accident\"\u003eFarmer's Insurance: \"Hall of Claims: Abstract Accident\"\u003c/a\u003e (iSpot)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlennis Grace \u003cstrong\u003eAmerica's Got Talent\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaCgnvNcq0M\u0026amp;t=61s\"\u003eAudition\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMIXjA-gS4Y\"\u003eJudges' Cuts performance\u003c/a\u003e (NBC)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28066759\"\u003eFather Ted song My Lovely Horse turned down by committee\u003c/a\u003e (BBC)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We gave a computer more than 300 Eurovision Song Contest entries from the last decade and this is what it gave us.","date_published":"2018-08-15T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/5526b423-dce5-4b7d-8518-5c7439e5f555.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39288311,"duration_in_seconds":2166}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36697","title":"Episode 22: World Cup Song Contest","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/22","content_text":"Is there anything more EuroWhat? than the World Cup? How about World Cup songs performed by Eurovision Song Contest alumni? Yeah, that oughta do it...\n\nThis week, Ben and Mike take a listen to a handful of songs from 2018 that were created for the sole purpose of cashing in celebrating the quadrennial soccer futbol extravaganza that is the FIFA World Cup. Did you know that there is an official World Cup anthem as well as an official song? AND an official Coca-Cola song?\n\nThe music doesn't stop there. Countries that weren't even in the tournament added tracks to the playlist, with Eurovision alumni from Malta and Azerbaijan leading the charge. Host country Russia brought back their famous Grannies as well as the stellar voice of Polina Gagarina. Iceland's last act to qualify for a Eurovision final—2014's Pollapönk—rocks out to celebrate their homeland qualifying for the tournament for the first time. And a remix from one of 1979's most famous acts also promotes Moscow.\n\nThere's controversy, international intrigue, and a whole lotta flopping in this installment of the EuroWhat? podcast!((Oh, and congrats, France. We recorded this well before the Final.))\n\nWorld Cup Song Contest Summary\n\n\nJason Derulo featuring(?) Ira Losco - \"Colors\" (4:46)\nArash, Pitbull, Blanco, Nyusha - \"Goalie Goalie\" (9:21)\nRussia's Gonna Russia (13:07)\nPollapönk - \"Boltann í punginn\" (17:21)\nDschinghis Khan - \"Moskau Moskau Moskau Moskau\" (19:54)\n\n\nWorld Cup Playlist\n\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nMark and Sarah Talk About Songs - Olympic Anthems\nWorld Cup Eurovision Stars Part 1 and Part 2 (WiWiBlogs)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIs there anything more EuroWhat? than the World Cup? How about World Cup songs performed by Eurovision Song Contest alumni? Yeah, that oughta do it...\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, Ben and Mike take a listen to a handful of songs from 2018 that were created for the sole purpose of \u003cdel\u003ecashing in\u003c/del\u003e celebrating the quadrennial \u003cdel\u003esoccer\u003c/del\u003e futbol extravaganza that is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFIFA World Cup\u003c/a\u003e. Did you know that there is an official World Cup anthem as well as an official song? AND an official Coca-Cola song?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe music doesn't stop there. Countries that weren't even in the tournament added tracks to the playlist, with Eurovision alumni from \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2016/03/31/eurovision-2016-entry-malta-ira-losco-walk-water/\"\u003eMalta\u003c/a\u003e and Azerbaijan leading the charge. Host country Russia brought back their famous Grannies as well as the stellar voice of \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2015/04/24/eurovision-2015-entry-russia-polina-gagarina-a-million-voices/\"\u003ePolina Gagarina\u003c/a\u003e. Iceland's last act to qualify for a Eurovision final—\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2014/04/07/eurovision-2014-entry-iceland-pollaponk-prejudice/\"\u003e2014's Pollapönk\u003c/a\u003e—rocks out to celebrate their homeland qualifying for the tournament for the first time. And a remix from one of 1979's most famous acts also promotes Moscow.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's controversy, international intrigue, and a whole lotta flopping in this installment of the EuroWhat? podcast!((Oh, and congrats, France. We recorded this well before the Final.))\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorld Cup Song Contest Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJason Derulo featuring(?) Ira Losco - \"Colors\" (4:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArash, Pitbull, Blanco, Nyusha - \"Goalie Goalie\" (9:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussia's Gonna Russia (13:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollapönk - \"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBoltann í punginn\u003c/span\u003e\" (17:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAz50pZn6Ys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDschinghis Khan\u003c/a\u003e - \"Moskau Moskau Moskau Moskau\" \u003c/span\u003e(19:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorld Cup Playlist\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/iG_cH_uleYY?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLinks\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://markandsarahtalkaboutsongs.libsyn.com/episode-21-olympics-songs-feat-mancini-houston-smith-estefan-perry-llc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMark and Sarah Talk About Songs - Olympic Anthems\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorld Cup Eurovision Stars \u003ca href=\"http://wiwibloggs.com/2018/06/10/world-cup-new-music-eurovision-stars/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePart 1\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http://wiwibloggs.com/2018/06/20/football-fever-part-2-more-new-music-to-get-you-excited-about-the-2018-fifa-world-cup/224084/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePart 2\u003c/a\u003e (WiWiBlogs)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Is there anything more EuroWhat? than the World Cup? How about World Cup songs performed by Eurovision Song Contest alumni? Yeah, that oughta do it...","date_published":"2018-07-18T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/eaffeebe-2b24-48b4-ad83-59918da4a9fc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29668980,"duration_in_seconds":1565}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36692","title":"Episode 21: Putting the US in E_rovi_ion","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/21","content_text":"Happy 4th of July! In honor of America's birthday, special guest Maura Johnston joins us to discuss the prospect of the US competing at Eurovision. Could we? Should we? If we somehow got an invite, who should represent whatever our sound is?\n\nAfter introducing our guest, we catch up on some listener feedback and check in with Israel's status as Eurovision 2019 host. We also start filling out our dream cast for Will Ferrell's potential Eurovision project for Netflix.\n\nFor our main topic, we go over all the criteria to be a fully eligible member of the EBU and Eurovision festivities. Even though the US will never meet the current eligibility requirements, we speculate on who could possibly fly the flag at Eurovision. Is American pop in 2018 too egocentric? Are there any stars who are big enough (but not too big) to compete? And just how many failed talent shows have we watched over the last two decades?((A lot... like... a lot a lot.))\n\nWill there be fireworks in this debate? Download this week's episode!\n\nPutting the US in E_rovi_ion Summary\n\n\nListener Feedback (4:33)\nIsrael Update (5:30)\nWill Ferrell's Netflix Project (6:31)\nEurovision Eligibility (10:22)\nShould the US participate if given the chance? (14:10)\nWho should represent the US at Eurovision? (19:05)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nAmerica is so winning Eurovision next year (Late Show with Stephen Colbert)\nMaura Johnston's website\nSpecial Guest: Maura Johnston.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHappy 4th of July! In honor of America's birthday, special guest Maura Johnston joins us to discuss the prospect of the US competing at Eurovision. Could we? \u003cem\u003eShould\u003c/em\u003e we? If we somehow got an invite, who should represent whatever our sound is?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter introducing our guest, we catch up on some \u003ca href=\"mailto:esc@whatelseison.tv\"\u003elistener feedback\u003c/a\u003e and check in with Israel's status as Eurovision 2019 host. We also start filling out our dream cast for Will Ferrell's potential Eurovision project for Netflix.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor our main topic, we go over all the criteria to be a fully eligible \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebu.ch/about/members/admission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003emember of the EBU\u003c/a\u003e and Eurovision festivities. Even though the US will never meet the current eligibility requirements, we speculate on who could possibly fly the flag at Eurovision. Is American pop in 2018 too egocentric? Are there any stars who are big enough (but not too big) to compete? And just how many \u003ca href=\"http://whatelseison.tv/tag/rising-star/\"\u003efailed\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"http://whatelseison.tv/tag/x-factor/\"\u003etalent\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"http://whatelseison.tv/tag/rupauls-drag-race/\"\u003eshows\u003c/a\u003e have we watched over the last two decades?((A lot... like... a lot a lot.))\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWill there be fireworks in this debate? Download this week's episode!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePutting the US in E_rovi_ion Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListener Feedback (4:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/broadcaster-representatives-2018-2019-met-EBU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIsrael Update\u003c/a\u003e (5:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://deadline.com/2018/06/will-ferrell-netflix-eurovision-screen-comedies-in-trouble-adam-sandler-chris-rock-1202412396/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWill Ferrell's Netflix Project\u003c/a\u003e (6:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Eligibility (10:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould the US participate if given the chance? (14:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho should represent the US at Eurovision? (19:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTP17rWuUMo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAmerica is so winning Eurovision next year\u003c/a\u003e (Late Show with Stephen Colbert)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://maura.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMaura Johnston's website\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Maura Johnston.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Happy 4th of July! In honor of America's birthday, special guest Maura Johnston joins us to discuss the prospect of the US competing at Eurovision. Could we? Should we? If we somehow got an invite, who should represent whatever our sound is?","date_published":"2018-07-04T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/1b533d75-bfa3-4083-b7e1-af1e2a9c9195.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43177003,"duration_in_seconds":2409}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36683","title":"Episode 20: Bite The Apple","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/20","content_text":"What if the Eurovision Song Contest were a secret plot to take over the world by forcing people to exercise daily to the winning song? On this week's episode, Ben, Mike, and special guest Josh Hehner explore this dystopia(?) in the 1980 film The Apple.\n\nTo celebrate his recent birthday, Ben took in a midnight screening of the 1980 not-quite-a-cult classic The Apple. In this movie, a Eurovision-like song contest is the starting point of an Adam-and-Eve-like story involving hippies, bedazzled beards, lyrics lacking subtlety, and a literal deus ex machina. If this sounds baffling, we invited fellow The Apple superfan Josh Hehner to help with bringing some sense to whatever the heck is going on.\n\nAlong with talking about the movie, we check in with what really happened in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, which the movie got sorta right? We discuss the practicality of National BIM Hour, surgery scheduling strategy, and how the movie might have predicted OrangeTheory. Finally, we make our picks for which songs from the soundtrack could make viable Eurovision entries and pour one out for the late, great Donna Summer.\n\nFind your shiniest lamé outfit and add this week's EuroWhat to your exercise playlist.\n\nBite the Apple Summary\n\n\nWelcome, Josh Hehner! (1:30)\nThe Apple synopsis (Spoilers, I guess?) (6:01)\nThe WorldVision Song Contest and the world of The Apple (13:42)\nHow's the soundtrack? (28:31)\nWhat really happened in 1994? (35:28)\nCould The Apple work at Eurovision? (37:48)\n\n\nSubscribe\n\nThe EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here.\n\nComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social.\n\nJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\n\nIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.Special Guest: Josh Hehner.Links:B-FestRiverdance debut at Eurovision 1994","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat if the Eurovision Song Contest were a secret plot to take over the world by forcing people to exercise daily to the winning song? On this week\u0026#39;s episode, Ben, Mike, and special guest Josh Hehner explore this dystopia(?) in the 1980 film \u003cem\u003eThe Apple\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo celebrate his recent birthday, Ben took in a midnight screening of the 1980 not-quite-a-cult classic \u003cem\u003eThe Apple\u003c/em\u003e. In this movie, a Eurovision-like song contest is the starting point of an Adam-and-Eve-like story involving hippies, bedazzled beards, lyrics lacking subtlety, and a literal deus ex machina. If this sounds baffling, we invited fellow \u003cem\u003eThe Apple\u003c/em\u003e superfan Josh Hehner to help with bringing some sense to whatever the heck is going on.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with talking about the movie, we check in with what really happened in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, which the movie got sorta right? We discuss the practicality of National BIM Hour, surgery scheduling strategy, and how the movie might have predicted OrangeTheory. Finally, we make our picks for which songs from the soundtrack could make viable Eurovision entries and pour one out for the late, great Donna Summer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind your shiniest lamé outfit and add this week\u0026#39;s EuroWhat to your exercise playlist.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBite the Apple Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome, Josh Hehner! (1:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Apple\u003c/em\u003e synopsis (Spoilers, I guess?) (6:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe WorldVision Song Contest and the world of \u003cem\u003eThe Apple\u003c/em\u003e (13:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow\u0026#39;s the soundtrack? (28:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat really happened in 1994? (35:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCould \u003cem\u003eThe Apple\u003c/em\u003e work at Eurovision? (37:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSubscribe\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat? Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e is available wherever you get your podcasts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFind your podcast app to subscribe here\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an \u003ca href=\"mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eemail\u003c/a\u003e or reach out on Bluesky \u003ca href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@eurowhat.bsky.social\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the EuroWhat AV Club!\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828\" data-patreon-widget-type=\"become-patron-button\"\u003ethe EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Josh Hehner.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"B-Fest\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://www.b-fest.com/\"\u003eB-Fest\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Riverdance debut at Eurovision 1994\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0v_pu6miJ8\"\u003eRiverdance debut at Eurovision 1994\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"What if the Eurovision Song Contest were a secret plot to take over the world by forcing people to exercise daily to the winning song? On this week's episode, Ben, Mike, and special guest Josh Hehner explore this dystopia(?) in the 1980 film The Apple.","date_published":"2018-06-20T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/f85106e2-1389-4af0-bc25-57577ffaddc6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47052738,"duration_in_seconds":2652}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36670","title":"Episode 19: Eurovision Drag Race","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/19","content_text":"Happy pride! The Eurovision off season can be a drag, so let's talk about drag at Eurovision!\n\nFirst up, we check in with how Eurovision 2019 prep is going. Short version: it's been three weeks; cool yer beans. There have been a couple of Eurovision sightings in the US, including \"Toy\" in Times Square and San Marino(?) on the Billboard Charts(????).\n\nAs for the main topic, Ben and Mike take a tour of Eurovision's surprisingly brief drag history. Are there really only five entries? And where are the drag kings and other ways to play with gender? Join us as we spill allllll the tea.\n\nEurovision Drag Race Summary\n\n\nNews (1:02)\nDrag at Eurovision (12:59)\nDrag at the National Finals (33:23)\nNext time on the EuroWhat? (40:01)\n\n\nVideos\n\n\nKetil Stokkan - “Romeo” (Norway 1986)\nSestre - \"Samo Ljubezen\" (Slovenia 2002)\nDQ  - “Drama Queen” (Denmark 2007)\nVerka Serduchka - \"Dancing Lasha Tumbai\" (Ukraine 2007)\nConchita Wurst - \"Rise Like a Phoenix\" (Austria 2014)\nThe Hungry Hearts - \"Laika\" (Norway NF 2016)\nLolita Zero - \"Get Frighten\" (Lithuania NF 2017)\nDismissed - \"Hearts Align\" (Sweden NF 2017)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nVerka Serduchka: a Drag Queen's Guide to Infiltrating Post-Soviet Pop Culture (The Calvert Journal)\nDrag Kings Registry\nEurope's Drag Kings Meet for London Showdown (Sky News)\nSergey Lazarev (Russia 2016) serving the tea (Instagram)\nKamil Show discussion (Episode 10)\nTrailer: The Apple\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHappy pride! The Eurovision off season can be a drag, so let's talk about drag at Eurovision!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst up, we check in with how Eurovision 2019 prep is going. Short version: it's been three weeks; cool yer beans. There have been a couple of Eurovision sightings in the US, including \"Toy\" in Times Square and \u003ca href=\"http://wiwibloggs.com/2018/06/02/san-marino-serhat-billboard-dance-chart-didnt-know/223756/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSan Marino(?) on the Billboard Charts(????)\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs for the main topic, Ben and Mike take a tour of Eurovision's surprisingly brief drag history. Are there really only five entries? And where are the drag kings and other ways to play with gender? Join us as we spill allllll the tea.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision Drag Race Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews (1:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrag at Eurovision (12:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrag at the National Finals (33:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext time on the EuroWhat? (40:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVideos\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOZTvgk-0H8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKetil Stokkan - “Romeo”\u003c/a\u003e (Norway 1986)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq1MjjZCMQk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSestre - \"Samo Ljubezen\"\u003c/a\u003e (Slovenia 2002)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_gQOqKJ9ck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDQ  - “Drama Queen”\u003c/a\u003e (Denmark 2007)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfjHJneVonE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVerka Serduchka - \"Dancing Lasha Tumbai\"\u003c/a\u003e (Ukraine 2007)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRUIava4WRM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eConchita Wurst - \"Rise Like a Phoenix\"\u003c/a\u003e (Austria 2014)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocXhOl1wSfQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Hungry Hearts - \"Laika\"\u003c/a\u003e (Norway NF 2016)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOtpBEzfuVE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLolita Zero - \"Get Frighten\"\u003c/a\u003e (Lithuania NF 2017)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI9A1NHhk1Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDismissed - \"Hearts Align\"\u003c/a\u003e (Sweden NF 2017)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.calvertjournal.com/features/show/9675/being-lgbtq-verka-serduchka-drag-queens-post-soviet-pop-culture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVerka Serduchka: a Drag Queen's Guide to Infiltrating Post-Soviet Pop Culture\u003c/a\u003e (The Calvert Journal)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://dragkings.net/registry1/category/europe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDrag Kings Registry\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://news.sky.com/story/europes-drag-kings-meet-for-london-showdown-10929435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEurope's Drag Kings Meet for London Showdown\u003c/a\u003e (Sky News)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjj-g5RBkNE/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSergey Lazarev (Russia 2016) serving the tea\u003c/a\u003e (Instagram)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/03/28/eurowhat-10-ones-got-away-2018/\"\u003eKamil Show discussion (Episode 10)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uix3tbov65o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTrailer: The Apple\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Happy pride! The Eurovision off season can be a drag, so let's talk about drag at Eurovision!","date_published":"2018-06-06T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/bfe16c74-8795-4c8f-91c4-9733bb9ca553.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39984619,"duration_in_seconds":2499}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36660","title":"Episode 18: Indistinct Pterodactyl Squawking","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/18","content_text":"The gang is back together to discuss the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Our special guest Dave Steeves shares his experience as an audience member in Lisbon and we all weigh in on the dubious honor of the Barbara Dex award.\n\nThis week we finally check in on the Grand Final results, including Austria's surprise jury win and the awkwardness of Israel's overall win. We look at the semi-final results and which countries just missed qualifying and which countries barely made it to Saturday's show. There were some surprise entries up for consideration for the Barbara Dex fashion faux pas award, but the right country... won? Mike and our guest Dave Steeves also share stories of what it was like in the arena during the semi-finals and the jury final before sharing summer plans for the podcast.\n\nEpisode Summary\n\n\nGrand Final wrapup (2:24)\nRating the rankings (21:17)\nThe semi-final bubbles (26:17)\nBarbara Dex award (32:33)\nWhat were the stage setups like? (38:58)\nHow do the results work during the jury final? (43:35)\nWhat did you think of the hostesses? (46:39)\nProgramming notes (47:27)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nEpisode Title (@JimMFelton)\nBarbara Dex Award announcement (Song Festival)\nOfficial Eurovision results (Eurovision.tv)\nSpecial Guest: Dave Steeves.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe gang is back together to discuss the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Our special guest Dave Steeves shares his experience as an audience member in Lisbon and we all weigh in on the dubious honor of the Barbara Dex award.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week we finally check in on the Grand Final results, including Austria's surprise jury win and the awkwardness of Israel's overall win. We look at the semi-final results and which countries \u003cem\u003ejust missed\u003c/em\u003e qualifying and which countries barely made it to Saturday's show. There were some surprise entries up for consideration for the Barbara Dex fashion faux pas award, but the right country... won? Mike and our guest Dave Steeves also share stories of what it was like in the arena during the semi-finals and the jury final before sharing summer plans for the podcast.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEpisode Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Final wrapup (2:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRating the rankings (21:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe semi-final bubbles (26:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarbara Dex award (32:33)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat were the stage setups like? (38:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do the results work during the jury final? (43:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat did you think of the hostesses? (46:39)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgramming notes (47:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://mobile.twitter.com/JimMFelton/status/995409108596674560\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEpisode Title\u003c/a\u003e (@JimMFelton)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://songfestival.be/en/barbara-dex/barbara-dex-award-2018-gaat-naar-vjr-macedonie/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBarbara Dex Award announcement\u003c/a\u003e (Song Festival)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/event/lisbon-2018/grand-final/voting-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eOfficial Eurovision results\u003c/a\u003e (Eurovision.tv)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Dave Steeves.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The gang is back together to discuss the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Our special guest Dave Steeves shares his experience as an audience member in Lisbon and we all weigh in on the dubious honor of the Barbara Dex award.","date_published":"2018-05-23T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/9e87ff69-fe7b-4981-a650-d6d82661c7f2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":52389241,"duration_in_seconds":2985}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36650","title":"Episode 17: Grand Final Preview","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/17","content_text":"The Grand Final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest takes place Saturday, May 12. That means this is our last chance for wild speculation. We break down what happened at the semi-finals before sharing our hopes and dreams for which countries we want to win.\n\nThis week we welcome Barbara Sawhill to the panel to chat about what happened in Tuesday and Thursday's live shows. We discuss just how wrong we were about our semi-final one predictions, particularly why some power house countries failed to advance. Although we did much better predicting the second semi-final, there were still some surprises Thursday.((Including Mike's audio failing to record, so he's sitting out this week.))\n\nTwenty-six countries are left. Who's going to win? It's the most exciting episode of the year as we head toward one of the most exciting Eurovision Grand Final competitions in years.Special Guest: Barbara Sawhill.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest takes place Saturday, May 12. That means this is our last chance for wild speculation. We break down what happened at the semi-finals before sharing our hopes and dreams for which countries we want to win.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week we welcome \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/03/21/dita-von-teese-curtain-monster/\"\u003eBarbara Sawhill\u003c/a\u003e to the panel to chat about what happened in Tuesday and Thursday's live shows. We discuss just how wrong we were about \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/05/08/eurovision-2018-first-semi-final-predictions/\"\u003eour semi-final one predictions\u003c/a\u003e, particularly why some power house countries failed to advance. Although we did much better \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/05/10/eurovision-2018-second-semi-final-predictions/\"\u003epredicting the second semi-final\u003c/a\u003e, there were still some surprises Thursday.((Including Mike's audio failing to record, so he's sitting out this week.))\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-six countries are left. Who's going to win? It's the most exciting episode of the year as we head toward one of the most exciting Eurovision Grand Final competitions in years.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Barbara Sawhill.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Grand Final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest takes place Saturday, May 12, which means this is our last chance for wild speculation. We break down what happened at the semi-finals before sharing our hopes and dreams for which countries we want t...","date_published":"2018-05-12T06:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/57f94a20-6bc2-463e-9ee3-f20bab961c1f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58435490,"duration_in_seconds":2438}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36635","title":"Episode 16: Semi-Final Preview","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/16","content_text":"It's showtime! 37 countries will be competing in the Eurovision semi-final rounds Tuesday and Thursday. We share our thoughts on the rehearsals as well as suggestions for how to make your Eurovision party on Saturday a fun experience for everyone.\n\nOur preview begins with an explanation of how Eurovision's complicated points system works. If you are hosting a Eurovision party this year, we offer recommendations on food, party games, and viewing options in case Logo's coverage isn't your thing. Then the crew talks about the semi-final rehearsals, including which acts are most improved, which have fizzled, and which we're most excited to see. It's Eurovision Week!\n\nSemi-Final Preview Summary\n\n\nHow does Eurovision scoring work in the semi-final and Grand Final? (3:07)\nTips for Hosting a Eurovision party (18:43)\nHow to Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US (25:26)\nTalking about the semi-final rehearsals (30:26)\nWhich countries are the most improved? (32:25)\nWhich countries have fizzled? (41:40)\nWhich entries are we most interested to see? (54:45)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nVideo: How Scoring Works at Eurovision (YouTube)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt's showtime! 37 countries will be competing in the Eurovision semi-final rounds Tuesday and Thursday. We share our thoughts on the rehearsals as well as suggestions for how to make your Eurovision party on Saturday a fun experience for everyone.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur preview begins with an explanation of how Eurovision's complicated points system works. If you are hosting a Eurovision party this year, we offer recommendations on food, party games, and viewing options in case Logo's coverage isn't your thing. Then the crew talks about the semi-final rehearsals, including which acts are most improved, which have fizzled, and which we're most excited to see. It's Eurovision Week!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSemi-Final Preview Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does Eurovision scoring work in the semi-final and Grand Final? (3:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for Hosting a Eurovision party (18:43)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/watch-eurovision-song-contest/\"\u003eHow to Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US\u003c/a\u003e (25:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalking about the semi-final rehearsals (30:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich countries are the most improved? (32:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich countries have fizzled? (41:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich entries are we most interested to see? (54:45)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd_RHS3f5-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHow Scoring Works at Eurovision\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"It's showtime! 37 countries will be competing in the Eurovision semi-final rounds Tuesday and Thursday. We share our thoughts on the rehearsals as well as suggestions for how to make your Eurovision party on Saturday a fun experience for everyone.","date_published":"2018-05-07T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/006ad179-690e-436d-bbf2-f28c0634d938.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":71654234,"duration_in_seconds":4189}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36624","title":"Episode 15: Eurovision 2018 Auto Qualifiers","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/15","content_text":"As the Eurovision semi-finalist rehearsals are underway in Lisbon, the EuroWhat chats about the six auto qualifiers for this year's Grand Final. Will Portugal be a repeat winner? Will a Big Five country take the crown? Why so serious, Europe?\n\nAfter a brief check-in with the first semi-final rehearsals—get well soon, Mikolas Josef!—we take a look at the jury who will provide half the Eurovision points. Could a hologram performance of \"Waterloo\" be in the near future? Also, before we talk about the Big Five, we speculate on whether France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom are at a disadvantage as auto qualifiers. Along with host country Portugal, we dive into the last six entries of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest in preparation for the big events next week. GET EXCITED!\n\nSummary\n\n\nRehearsals underway (2:00)\nJudging the Juries (7:31)\nABBA reuniting! (10:10)\nIs the Big Five at a competitive disadvantage as auto qualifiers? (12:07)\nThe last six Eurovision 2018 entries (21:06)\nProgramming notes (55:40)\n\n\nEurovision 2018 Auto Qualifiers\n\n\nPortugal - Cláudia Pascoal - \"O Jardim\" (21:06)\nSpain - Alfred and Amaia - \"Tu Canción\" (26:59)\nUnited Kingdom - SuRie - \"Storm\" (33:20)\nFrance - Madame Monsieur - \"Mercy\" (39:18)\nGermany - Michael Schulte - \"You Let Me Walk Alone\" (45:06)\nItaly - Ermal Meta and Fabrizio Moro - \"Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente\" (50:02)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nJury List (Eurovision.tv)\nExplaining the New Jury Rules (ESC Insight)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs the Eurovision semi-finalist rehearsals are underway in Lisbon, the EuroWhat chats about the six auto qualifiers for this year's Grand Final. Will Portugal be a repeat winner? Will a Big Five country take the crown? Why so serious, Europe?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a brief check-in with the first semi-final rehearsals—get well soon, Mikolas Josef!—we take a look at the jury who will provide half the Eurovision points. Could a hologram performance of \"Waterloo\" be in the near future? Also, before we talk about the Big Five, we speculate on whether France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom are at a disadvantage as auto qualifiers. Along with host country Portugal, we dive into the last six entries of the \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/eurovision-song-contest-2018/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2018 Eurovision Song Contest\u003c/a\u003e in preparation for the big events next week. GET EXCITED!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSummary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRehearsals underway (2:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJudging the Juries (7:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABBA reuniting! (10:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs the Big Five at a competitive disadvantage as auto qualifiers? (12:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe last six Eurovision 2018 entries (21:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgramming notes (55:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2018 Auto Qualifiers\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaVp4El9p3s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePortugal - Cláudia Pascoal - \"O Jardim\"\u003c/a\u003e (21:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/nO4mDiJRH6Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSpain - Alfred and Amaia - \"Tu Canción\"\u003c/a\u003e (26:59)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K--kIdOpbJM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUnited Kingdom - SuRie - \"Storm\"\u003c/a\u003e (33:20)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/dHb-gWC-WTc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFrance - Madame Monsieur - \"Mercy\"\u003c/a\u003e (39:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_xTETHwIQg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGermany - Michael Schulte - \"You Let Me Walk Alone\"\u003c/a\u003e (45:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zguJGdoPPnw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eItaly - Ermal Meta and Fabrizio Moro - \"Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente\"\u003c/a\u003e (50:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLinks\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/exclusive-jury-members-eurovision-2018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJury List\u003c/a\u003e (Eurovision.tv)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://escinsight.com/2018/04/27/eurovision-song-contest-2018-important-jury-scoring-change/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eExplaining the New Jury Rules\u003c/a\u003e (ESC Insight)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"As the Eurovision semi-finalist rehearsals are underway in Lisbon, the EuroWhat chats about the six auto qualifiers for this year's Grand Final. Will Portugal be a repeat winner? Will a Big Five country take the crown? Why so serious, Europe?","date_published":"2018-05-02T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/02afd7d7-8071-4214-bd31-da79a6890fc8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60174985,"duration_in_seconds":3472}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36612","title":"Episode 14: Eurovision 2018 Semi-Final 2 Hodgepodge","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/14","content_text":"The second half of the second semi-final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest is a European hodgepodge of pop, rock, dance, ethno-jazz, and... whatever it is Montenegro's doing (never change). We break down the last nine semi-finalists in this week's podcast.\n\nEurovision 2018 Semi-Final 2 Hodgepodge Summary\n\n\nListener Feedback (3:03)\nEurovision: The Board Game (5:37)\nAvicii (8:24)\nLogoTV's Plan (10:02)\nTraveling to Eurovision (11:22)\n\n\nSecond Semi-Final Second Half Running Order\n\n\nGeorgia - Ethno-Jazz Band Iriao - \"For You\" (16:16)\nPoland - Gromee featuring Lukas Meijer - \"Light Me Up\" (23:04)\nMalta - Christabelle - \"Taboo\" (28:46)\nHungary - AWS - \"Viszlát Nyár\" (35:46)\nLatvia - Laura Rizzotto - \"Funny Girl\" (41:48)\nSweden - Benjamin Ingrosso - \"Dance You Off\" (49:11)\nMontenegro - Vanja Radovanović - \"Inje\" (56:14)\nSlovenia - Lea Sirk - \"Hvala, Ne!\" (1:02:51)\nUkraine - Melovin - \"Under the Ladder\" (1:08:00)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nEurovision Game (2007 Edition) (Board Game Geek)\nEnglish version of \"Viszlát Nyár\" (YouTube)\nFinal Fantasy VIII Intro (YouTube)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe second half of the second semi-final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest is a European hodgepodge of pop, rock, dance, ethno-jazz, and... whatever it is Montenegro's doing (never change). We break down the last nine semi-finalists in this week's podcast.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2018 Semi-Final 2 Hodgepodge Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListener Feedback (3:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://shop.eurovision.tv/product/eurovision-boardgame/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEurovision: The Board Game\u003c/a\u003e (5:37)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvicii (8:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.logotv.com/eurovision-song-contest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLogoTV's Plan\u003c/a\u003e (10:02)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraveling to Eurovision (11:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSecond Semi-Final Second Half Running Order\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuCZMdfBqm4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGeorgia - Ethno-Jazz Band Iriao - \"For You\"\u003c/a\u003e (16:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/yfUJ2eDm6ng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePoland - Gromee featuring Lukas Meijer - \"Light Me Up\"\u003c/a\u003e (23:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_0ugf0eP1Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMalta - Christabelle - \"Taboo\"\u003c/a\u003e (28:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6unRU5ZHbqY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHungary - AWS - \"Viszlát Nyár\"\u003c/a\u003e (35:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBlZsGxeXk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLatvia - Laura Rizzotto - \"Funny Girl\"\u003c/a\u003e (41:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/U2UmYBkszOA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSweden - Benjamin Ingrosso - \"Dance You Off\"\u003c/a\u003e (49:11)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxJoxbo9lCQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMontenegro - Vanja Radovanović - \"Inje\"\u003c/a\u003e (56:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiysnSG6a3I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSlovenia - Lea Sirk - \"Hvala, Ne!\"\u003c/a\u003e (1:02:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1yoAtjhkzQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUkraine - Melovin - \"Under the Ladder\"\u003c/a\u003e (1:08:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/33769/eurovision-song-contest-boardgame\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEurovision Game\u003c/a\u003e (2007 Edition) (Board Game Geek)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/SS1GFv4xwd8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEnglish version of \"Viszlát Nyár\"\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GHCJJXqneU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFinal Fantasy VIII Intro\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The second half of the second semi-final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest is a European hodgepodge of pop, rock, dance, ethno-jazz, and... whatever it is Montenegro's doing (never change). We break down the last nine semi-finalists in this week's po...","date_published":"2018-04-25T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/6adc3bf8-127e-4bfd-942a-8baf7cd82dbf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":74168572,"duration_in_seconds":4544}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36604","title":"Episode 13: Eurovision 2018 Australia and Others","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/13","content_text":"The first half of the second Eurovision semi-final is extra bubbly this year. Er... that should be bubble-y because there are few sure bets, even among perfect streak holders. We break down the field in this week's episode.\n\nEurovision 2018 Australia and Others Summary\n\n\nEurovision Album Drop (2:58)\nEurovision in Concert (9:18)\nSecond Semi-Final First Half (11:50)\n\n\nEurovision Second Semi-Final Running Order\n\n\nNorway - Alexander Rybak - \"That's How You Write a Song\" (11:50)\nRomania - The Humans - \"Goodbye\" (19:47)\nSerbia - Sanja Ilic and Balkanika - \"Nova Deca\" (25:35)\nSan Marino - Jessica featuring Jenifer Brening - \"Who We Are\" (30:47)\nDenmark - Rasmussen - \"Higher Ground\" (38:46)\nRussia - Yuliya Samoylova - \"I Won't Break\" (43:26)\nMoldova - DoReDos - \"My Lucky Day\" (49:54)\nNetherlands - Waylon - \"Outlaw in 'Em\" (54:29)\nAustralia - Jessica Mauboy - \"We Got Love\" (59:38)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nEurovision Album iTunes | Amazon | Google Play\n\"We were rooting for you...\" (YouTube)\nSan Marino funding list leaked (Oikotimes)\n\"I Won't Break\" at Moscow Eurovision Party (YouTube)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe first half of the second Eurovision semi-final is extra bubbly this year. Er... that should be bubble-y because there are few sure bets, even among perfect streak holders. We break down the field in this week's episode.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEurovision 2018 Australia and Others Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Album Drop (2:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.eurovisioninconcert.nl/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEurovision in Concert\u003c/a\u003e (9:18)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond Semi-Final First Half (11:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEurovision Second Semi-Final Running Order\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oicLsTZRp28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNorway - Alexander Rybak - \"That's How You Write a Song\"\u003c/a\u003e (11:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK7ggCjA98g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRomania - The Humans - \"Goodbye\"\u003c/a\u003e (19:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkOFnIjGrkw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSerbia - Sanja Ilic and Balkanika - \"Nova Deca\"\u003c/a\u003e (25:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNflc1Zcw2A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSan Marino - Jessica featuring Jenifer Brening - \"Who We Are\"\u003c/a\u003e (30:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeraDSzu0nw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDenmark - Rasmussen - \"Higher Ground\"\u003c/a\u003e (38:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgBwbr_fUxA\"\u003eRussia - Yuliya Samoylova - \"I Won't Break\"\u003c/a\u003e (43:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/pKLKeVC-9Y4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMoldova - DoReDos - \"My Lucky Day\"\u003c/a\u003e (49:54)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/kLL9IlQ_7OA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNetherlands - Waylon - \"Outlaw in 'Em\"\u003c/a\u003e (54:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4XZxbrvepw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAustralia - Jessica Mauboy - \"We Got Love\"\u003c/a\u003e (59:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Album \u003ca href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/eurovision-song-contest-lisbon-2018/1364599005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eiTunes\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http://a.co/bvyjluV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAmazon\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Various_Artists_Eurovision_Song_Contest_Lisbon_201?id=Bpccrabemgtym7vt4dfzkklfwnm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGoogle Play\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6Shpn5WCFs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\"We were rooting for you...\"\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://oikotimes.com/san-marino-2018-%F0%9F%87%B8%F0%9F%87%B2-we-might-have-thee-final-version-of-the-song-now-but-we-still-dont-really-know-what-happened-with-the-voting/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSan Marino funding list leaked\u003c/a\u003e (Oikotimes)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-Gqq7I374U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\"I Won't Break\" at Moscow Eurovision Party\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The first half of the second Eurovision semi-final is extra bubbly this year. Er... that should be bubble-y because there are few sure bets, even among perfect streak holders. We break down the field in this week's episode.","date_published":"2018-04-18T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/50458cab-c7c0-4fe7-b41e-58fb09ef889b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69077411,"duration_in_seconds":4226}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36598","title":"Episode 12: Bringing the Party","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/12","content_text":"Before the big party in Lisbon next month, we chat about the London Eurovision Party and other pre-festival shindigs. We also finish up talking about the first semi-final, including our hopes and dreams for what we'll see on stage.\n\nBringing the Party Summary\n\n\nLondon Eurovision Party (4:28)\nEurovision Song Contest First Semi-Final Second Half (11:19)\n\n\nFirst Semi-Final Running Order\n\n\nFirst Half (last week's episode)\nNorth Macedonia - EyeCue - Lost \u0026amp; Found (11:19)\nCroatia - Franka - Crazy (19:05)\nAustria - Cesár Sampson - Nobody But You (26:14)\nGreece - Yianna Terzi - Oneiro Mou (32:40)\nFinland - Saara Aalto - Monsters (38:00)\nArmenia - Sevak Khanaghyan - Qami (45.42)\nSwitzerland - ZiBBZ - Stones (51:22)\nIreland - Ryan O'Shaughnessy - Together (57:40)\nCyprus - Eleni Foureira - Fuego (1:05:35)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nCroatia's Plagiarism Funtimes:\nInitial story (ESC Xtra) | Franka's response (Facebook)| HRT's response (ESC Xtra)\nOther Eurovision Pre-party Events\nRiga | Moscow | Israel | Madrid | Eurovision in Concert\nLet us know about your Eurovision viewing party!\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBefore the big party in Lisbon next month, we chat about the London Eurovision Party and other pre-festival shindigs. We also finish up talking about the first semi-final, including our hopes and dreams for what we'll see on stage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBringing the Party Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://londoneurovision.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLondon Eurovision Party\u003c/a\u003e (4:28)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Song Contest First Semi-Final Second Half (11:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Semi-Final Running Order\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Half (\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/04/04/the-eurowhat-11-first/\"\u003elast week's episode\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ8vStigz7k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNorth Macedonia - EyeCue - Lost \u0026amp; Found\u003c/a\u003e (11:19)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19Yo86KCd0w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCroatia - Franka - Crazy\u003c/a\u003e (19:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8MyztgOTv8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAustria - Cesár Sampson - Nobody But You\u003c/a\u003e (26:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6hvV9-Gi_w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGreece - Yianna Terzi - Oneiro Mou\u003c/a\u003e (32:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4xlvh6qW6M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFinland - Saara Aalto - Monsters\u003c/a\u003e (38:00)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olpi6UGmm_Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eArmenia - Sevak Khanaghyan - Qami\u003c/a\u003e (45.42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/YLWDqy1DnP0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSwitzerland - ZiBBZ - Stones\u003c/a\u003e (51:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAEjQXzW4Uc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIreland - Ryan O'Shaughnessy - Together\u003c/a\u003e (57:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/eDSgs6syrgg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCyprus - Eleni Foureira - Fuego\u003c/a\u003e (1:05:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCroatia's Plagiarism Funtimes:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.escxtra.com/2018/03/30/88173/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInitial story\u003c/a\u003e (ESC Xtra) | \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/franka.batelic/posts/10156464339859824\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFranka's response\u003c/a\u003e (Facebook)| \u003ca href=\"https://www.escxtra.com/2018/04/01/hrt-release-full-statement-about-crazy-plagiarism-claims/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHRT's response\u003c/a\u003e (ESC Xtra)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Eurovision Pre-party Events\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://eurovisionparty.lv/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRiga\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://vk.com/europartymsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMoscow\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/IsraelCalling/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIsrael\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.espreparty.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMadrid\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http://www.eurovisioninconcert.nl/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEurovision in Concert\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/forms/z8bonqKInB2eOdas2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLet us know about your Eurovision viewing party\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Before the big party in Lisbon next month, we chat about the London Eurovision Party and other pre-festival shindigs. We also finish up talking about the first semi-final, including our hopes and dreams for what we'll see on stage.","date_published":"2018-04-11T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/c49c66ac-2bf8-411e-86de-242c36f5c298.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70527730,"duration_in_seconds":4316}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36586","title":"Episode 11: First!","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/11","content_text":"This week we begin our analysis of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest in earnest. First up: the first half of the first semi-final! Which entries are locks for advancing to the Grand Final? Who might get help from the running order? Why is Staples playing Eurovision songs from 2016?\n\nFirst! Summary\n\n\nEurovision Viewing Parties (3:50)\nWhy is Staples playing \"Sunlight\"? (5:20)\nAnalyzing the semi-final (9:36)\n\n\nFirst Semi-Final Running Order\n\n\nAzerbaijan - Aisel - X My Heart (9:36)\nIceland - Ari Olafsson - Our Choice (14:48)\nAlbania - Eugent Bushpepa - Mall (19:52)\nBelgium - SENNEK - A Matter of Time (27:16)\nCzech Republic - Mikolas Josef - Lie to Me (31:27)\nLithuania - Ieva Zasimauskaitė - When We're Old (37:44)\nIsrael - Netta - Toy (43:29)\nBelarus - Alekseev - Forever (47:44)\nEstonia - Elina Netšajeva - La Forza (52:22)\nBulgaria - Equinox - Bones (58:09)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nOddschecker: Overall | First Semi-Final | Second Semi-Final\nEurovision Viewing Party form\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week we begin our analysis of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest in earnest. First up: the first half of the first semi-final! Which entries are locks for advancing to the Grand Final? Who might get help from the running order? Why is Staples playing Eurovision songs from 2016?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst! Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision Viewing Parties (3:50)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is Staples playing \u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2016/04/04/eurovision-2016-entry-ireland-nicky-byrne-sunlight/\"\u003e\"Sunlight\"\u003c/a\u003e? (5:20)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyzing the semi-final (9:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Semi-Final Running Order\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWomOdDGwMM\"\u003eAzerbaijan - Aisel - X My Heart\u003c/a\u003e (9:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nloweviD_90\"\u003eIceland - Ari Olafsson - Our Choice\u003c/a\u003e (14:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-i2Rjbq8nw\"\u003eAlbania - Eugent Bushpepa - Mall\u003c/a\u003e (19:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DGf9TMehi0\"\u003eBelgium - SENNEK - A Matter of Time\u003c/a\u003e (27:16)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6_oxE2MxZE\"\u003eCzech Republic - Mikolas Josef - Lie to Me\u003c/a\u003e (31:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/CvG3sdGdGUA\"\u003eLithuania - Ieva Zasimauskaitė - When We're Old\u003c/a\u003e (37:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CziHrYYSyPc\"\u003eIsrael - Netta - Toy\u003c/a\u003e (43:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU2My4BPX34\"\u003eBelarus - Alekseev - Forever\u003c/a\u003e (47:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/76KOUIfDry8\"\u003eEstonia - Elina Netšajeva - La Forza\u003c/a\u003e (52:22)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/Uvy_R3fTHQ4\"\u003eBulgaria - Equinox - Bones\u003c/a\u003e (58:09)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOddschecker: \u003ca href=\"https://www.oddschecker.com/tv/eurovision/winner\"\u003eOverall\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.oddschecker.com/tv/eurovision/eurovision-semi-final-1/winner\"\u003eFirst Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https://www.oddschecker.com/tv/eurovision/eurovision-semi-final-2/winner\"\u003eSecond Semi-Final\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/forms/z8bonqKInB2eOdas2\"\u003eEurovision Viewing Party form\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"This week we begin our analysis of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest in earnest. First up: the first half of the first semi-final! Which entries are locks for advancing to the Grand Final? Who might get help from the running order?","date_published":"2018-04-04T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/36e14a3b-c8d8-4617-b932-f84eb9004db5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65885875,"duration_in_seconds":4026}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36578","title":"Episode 10: The Ones That Got Away (2018 Edition)","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/10","content_text":"This week we have a mini episode where we remember some of the Eurovision national final entries that won't be making the trip to Lisbon. We also take a moment to remember Lys Assia, the original ESC chanteuse.\n\nEpisode Summary\n\n\nRemembering Lys Assia (2:56)\nScandilove (Norway) (7:05)\nÍ Stormi (Iceland) (11:31)\nSunset (Latvia) (14:52)\nЛеля (Lelya) (Ukraine) (19:35)\nPuerto Rico (Armenia) (22:07)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week we have a mini episode where we remember some of the Eurovision national final entries that won't be making the trip to Lisbon. We also take a moment to remember Lys Assia, the original ESC chanteuse.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEpisode Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2017/06/01/tbt-refrain-1956/\"\u003eRemembering Lys Assia\u003c/a\u003e (2:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AieZJQu2MOg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eScandilove\u003c/a\u003e (Norway) (7:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAYgNHhuL70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eÍ Stormi\u003c/a\u003e (Iceland) (11:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_MriuJhGsE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSunset\u003c/a\u003e (Latvia) (14:52)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9kS0hANKnc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eЛеля (Lelya)\u003c/a\u003e (Ukraine) (19:35)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFYIeFIGCIA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePuerto Rico\u003c/a\u003e (Armenia) (22:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"This week we have a mini episode where we remember some of the Eurovision national final entries that won't be making the trip to Lisbon. We also take a moment to remember Lys Assia, the original ESC chanteuse.","date_published":"2018-03-28T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/2bb4321a-661a-4081-95f5-f43da0275785.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28520324,"duration_in_seconds":1691}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36572","title":"Episode 9: Dita Von Teese Curtain Monster","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/9","content_text":"This week we chat about the last six entries for Eurovision 2018 with special guest Barbara Sawhill. Are we buying the hype for Israel's \"Toy\" as this year's favorite? Do we have \"Bones\" to pick with Bulgaria? What is up with Georgia's curtain lady?\n\nDita Von Teese Curtain Monster Summary\n\n\nEurovision in the Classroom (2:34)\nRussia - Yuliya Samoylova - \"I Won't Break\" (9:04)\nNorth Macedonia - Eye Cue - \"Lost and Found\" (18:17)\nIsrael - Netta - \"Toy\" (25:38)\nLithuania - Ieva Zasimauskaitė - \"When We're Old\" (39:26)\nBulgaria - Equinox - \"Bones\" (46:34)\nGeorgia - Iriao - \"For You\" (54.40)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nEdurne's \"Amanecer\" video (YouTube)\nIreland's Eurovision entry facing broadcast ban in Russia over gay dancers (Independent.ie)\nJohnny Manuel on America's Got Talent (YouTube)\nEurovision 2017 YouTube Data series (What Else is On)\nSpecial Guest: Barbara Sawhill.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week we chat about the last six entries for Eurovision 2018 with special guest Barbara Sawhill. Are we buying the hype for Israel's \"Toy\" as this year's favorite? Do we have \"Bones\" to pick with Bulgaria? What is up with Georgia's curtain lady?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDita Von Teese Curtain Monster Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision in the Classroom (2:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgBwbr_fUxA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRussia - Yuliya Samoylova - \"I Won't Break\"\u003c/a\u003e (9:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ8vStigz7k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNorth Macedonia - Eye Cue - \"Lost and Found\"\u003c/a\u003e (18:17)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CziHrYYSyPc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIsrael - Netta - \"Toy\"\u003c/a\u003e (25:38)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/CvG3sdGdGUA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLithuania - Ieva Zasimauskaitė - \"When We're Old\"\u003c/a\u003e (39:26)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/Uvy_R3fTHQ4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBulgaria - Equinox - \"Bones\"\u003c/a\u003e (46:34)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuCZMdfBqm4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGeorgia - Iriao - \"For You\"\u003c/a\u003e (54.40)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-g92hNNbPQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEdurne's \"Amanecer\" video\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/irelands-eurovision-entry-facing-broadcast-ban-in-russia-over-gay-dancers-36700615.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIreland's Eurovision entry facing broadcast ban in Russia over gay dancers\u003c/a\u003e (Independent.ie)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72WMprLONBQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJohnny Manuel on \u003cstrong\u003eAmerica's Got Talent\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/category/data-yours-and-mining/\"\u003eEurovision 2017 YouTube Data series\u003c/a\u003e (What Else is On)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Barbara Sawhill.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week we chat about the last six entries for Eurovision 2018 with special guest Barbara Sawhill. Are we buying the hype for Israel's \"Toy\" as this year's favorite? Do we have \"Bones\" to pick with Bulgaria? What is up with Georgia's curtain lady?","date_published":"2018-03-21T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/7130f029-05e5-4b87-bf80-a5de9c992b10.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62874897,"duration_in_seconds":3838}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36433","title":"Episode 8: Melfest Fest","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/8","content_text":"Eurovision's 2018 selection season is approaching the end, which means one thing: Sweden's Melfest! Well, two things: lots of internal selections coming through the pipeline. No matter how you count it, we're in the homestretch!\n\nMelfest Fest Summary\n\n\nEurovision hodgepodge\nAzerbaijan - Aisel - \"X MyHeart\" (5:44)\nPortugal - Cláudia Pascoal - \"O Jardim\" (10:42)\nBelgium - SENNEK - \"A Matter of Time\" (14:06)\nCroatia - Franka - \"Crazy\" (19:30)\nAustralia - Jessica Mauboy - \"#WeGotLove\" (24:21)\nAustria - Cesár Sampson - \"Nobody But You\" (29:25)\nIreland - Ryan O'Shaughnessy - \"Together\" (34:07)\nNorway - Alexander Rybak - \"That's How You Write a Song\" (39:29)\nSweden - Benjamin Ingrosso - \"Dance You Off\" (49:46)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nUkraine's broadcaster woes (Eurovision World)\nMelodifestivalen (SVT.se)\nChrister Bjorkman talks about the Melfest App voting results (ESCExtra)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEurovision's 2018 selection season is approaching the end, which means one thing: Sweden's Melfest! Well, two things: lots of internal selections coming through the pipeline. No matter how you count it, we're in the homestretch!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMelfest Fest Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurovision hodgepodge\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZMSrSCishw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAzerbaijan - Aisel - \"X MyHeart\"\u003c/a\u003e (5:44)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaVp4El9p3s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePortugal - Cláudia Pascoal - \"O Jardim\"\u003c/a\u003e (10:42)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DGf9TMehi0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBelgium - SENNEK - \"A Matter of Time\"\u003c/a\u003e (14:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19Yo86KCd0w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCroatia - Franka - \"Crazy\"\u003c/a\u003e (19:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4XZxbrvepw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAustralia - Jessica Mauboy - \"#WeGotLove\"\u003c/a\u003e (24:21)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8MyztgOTv8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAustria - Cesár Sampson - \"Nobody But You\"\u003c/a\u003e (29:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAEjQXzW4Uc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIreland - Ryan O'Shaughnessy - \"Together\"\u003c/a\u003e (34:07)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SixPA1jhynE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNorway - Alexander Rybak - \"That's How You Write a Song\"\u003c/a\u003e (39:29)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg1HqACnhtg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSweden - Benjamin Ingrosso - \"Dance You Off\"\u003c/a\u003e (49:46)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkraine's broadcaster woes (\u003ca href=\"https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/ukraines-participation-at-eurovision-2018-in-jeopardy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEurovision World\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelodifestivalen (\u003ca href=\"https://www.svtplay.se/genre/melodifestivalen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSVT.se\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrister Bjorkman talks about the Melfest App voting results (\u003ca href=\"https://www.escxtra.com/2018/03/13/christer-bjorkman-tells-us-will-look-closely-use-app-melodifestivalen-2018-final/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eESCExtra\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Eurovision's 2018 selection season is approaching the end, which means one thing: Sweden's Melodifestivalen! Well, two things: lots of internal selections coming through the pipeline. No matter how you count it, we're in the homestretch!","date_published":"2018-03-13T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/d8b996db-d27f-4910-8fe4-2c868f411cbd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65633845,"duration_in_seconds":4010}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36422","title":"Episode 7: Remember the Diaspora?","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/7","content_text":"It's another whirlwind trip around Europe as we hopscotch through another set of Eurovision selections. We have outlaws, humans, monsters, and wannabe heroes in the mix, but will it be opera that takes the top prize in Lisbon?\n\nRemember the Diaspora? Summary\n\n\n    Listener question: Who famous? (1:40)\n    Armenia - Sevak Khanagyan - \"Qami\" (5:55)\n    Romania - The Humans - \"Goodbye\" (12:30)\n    Cyprus - Eleni Foureira - \"Fuego\" (18:41)\n    Netherlands - Waylon - \"Outlaw in 'Em\" (23:51)\n    San Marino - Jessika (f/ Jenifer Brening) - \"Who We Are\" (30:58)\n    Finland - Saara Aalto - \"Monsters\" (35:25)\n    Estonia - Elina Netšajeva - La Forza (42:31)\n    Poland - Gromee feat. Lukas Meijer - Light Me Up (47:12)\n    Iceland - Ari Olaffson - “Our Choice” (52:03)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n    Romania finalists Feli and Alexia \u0026amp; Matei\n    Iceland finalists Dagur Sigurðsson and Heimilistónar (Source)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s another whirlwind trip around Europe as we hopscotch through another set of Eurovision selections. We have outlaws, humans, monsters, and wannabe heroes in the mix, but will it be opera that takes the top prize in Lisbon?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRemember the Diaspora? Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eListener question: Who famous? (1:40)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TqdRZ6efWc\"\u003eArmenia - \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSevak Khanagyan\u003c/span\u003e - \"Qami\"\u003c/a\u003e (5:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcfCEC50CCw\"\u003eRomania - The Humans - \"Goodbye\"\u003c/a\u003e (12:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/54PHdAEmJkM\"\u003eCyprus - Eleni Foureira - \"Fuego\"\u003c/a\u003e (18:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/8TowcElmyek\"\u003eNetherlands - Waylon - \"Outlaw in 'Em\"\u003c/a\u003e (23:51)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUQSoqy_mrw\"\u003eSan Marino - \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJessika (f/ Jenifer Brening) \u003c/span\u003e- \"Who We Are\"\u003c/a\u003e (30:58)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq4eTM7VePM\"\u003eFinland - Saara Aalto - \"Monsters\"\u003c/a\u003e (35:25)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hz9KtdUAoU\"\u003eEstonia - \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eElina Netšajeva\u003c/span\u003e - La Forza\u003c/a\u003e (42:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfUJ2eDm6ng\"\u003ePoland - \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGromee feat. Lukas Meijer \u003c/span\u003e- Light Me Up\u003c/a\u003e (47:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z_QQGCaoRs\"\u003eIceland - \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAri Olaffson - “Our Choice”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (52:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRomania finalists \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9Fv8tNhyls\"\u003eFeli\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Iv-CooP5rc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlexia \u0026amp; Matei\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIceland finalists \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAYgNHhuL70\"\u003eDagur Sigurðsson\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35wRaYj2ugk\"\u003eHeimilistónar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e (Source)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"It's another whirlwind trip around Europe as we hopscotch through another set of Eurovision selections. We have outlaws, humans, monsters, and wannabe heroes in the mix, but will it be opera that takes the top prize in Lisbon?","date_published":"2018-03-07T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/b062807b-e13c-4d34-a330-ebf5ca9f4801.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58516001,"duration_in_seconds":3566}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36417","title":"Episode 6: Stupor Saturday","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/6","content_text":"The second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest started filling up this past week as nine countries made their selections. There are elevated pianos, Moldovan wedding hijinks, and baffled rockers—it must be the height of selection season!\n\nStupor Saturday Summary\n\n\n    Catching up with Ben (1:56)\n    Serbia (7:12)\n    Germany (11:23)\n    Moldova (15:14)\n    Ukraine (21:31)\n    Slovenia (26:05)\n    Latvia (31:13)\n    Hungary (36:48)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n    Sanja Ilić and Balkanika - “Nova Deca” - Serbia (YouTube)\n    Michael Schulte - “You Let Me Walk Alone” - Germany (YouTube)\n    DoReDos - “My Lucky Day” - Moldova (YouTube)\n    Philipp Kirkorov's Instagram\n    Melovin - “Under the Ladder” - Ukraine (YouTube)\n    Lea Sirk - “Hvala, ne!” - Slovenia (YouTube)\n    Laura Rizzotto - “Funny Girl” - Latvia (YouTube)\n    AWS - “Viszlát nyár” - Hungary (YouTube)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest started filling up this past week as nine countries made their selections. There are elevated pianos, Moldovan wedding hijinks, and baffled rockers—it must be the height of selection season!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStupor Saturday Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCatching up with Ben (1:56)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSerbia (7:12)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGermany (11:23)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMoldova (15:14)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUkraine (21:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSlovenia (26:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLatvia (31:13)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHungary (36:48)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5eC-HSEYPs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSanja Ilić and Balkanika - “Nova Deca”\u003c/a\u003e - Serbia (YouTube)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evx0aAF79-E\"\u003eMichael Schulte - “You Let Me Walk Alone”\u003c/a\u003e - Germany (YouTube)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYdxEvnQy04\"\u003eDoReDos - “My Lucky Day”\u003c/a\u003e - Moldova (YouTube)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/fkirkorov/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePhilipp Kirkorov's Instagram\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jbF7o8yqnc\"\u003eMelovin - “Under the Ladder”\u003c/a\u003e - Ukraine (YouTube)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oc5mlkyeHk\"\u003eLea Sirk - “Hvala, ne!”\u003c/a\u003e - Slovenia (YouTube)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPGDNPWZGFw\"\u003eLaura Rizzotto - “Funny Girl”\u003c/a\u003e - Latvia (YouTube)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcWC7XOBZIE\"\u003eAWS - “Viszlát nyár”\u003c/a\u003e - Hungary (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest started filling up this past week as nine countries made their selections. There are elevated pianos, Moldovan wedding hijinks, and baffled rockers—it must be the height of selection season!","date_published":"2018-02-28T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/f44f6f46-e291-45d6-bee1-2aec179929d8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45337330,"duration_in_seconds":2742}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36404","title":"Episode 5: Get Excited","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/5","content_text":"Three more songs have joined the 2018 Eurovision field—two from national selections and one from... just showing up? San Marino has a business proposition for you while Israel poses a challenge to the concept of live vocals. Plus, we get ready for the onslaught of Stupor Saturday. Get excited!\u0026lt;!--more--\u0026gt;\n\nGet Excited Summary\n\n\n    Greece - Yianna Terzi - \"Oneiro Mou\" (1:36)\n    Belarus - Alekseev - \"Forever\" (8:03)\n    Montenegro - Vanja Radovanović - \"Inje\" (14:24)\n    Artist selections: North Macedonia, Croatia, Israel (19:27)\n    San Marino's investment opportunity (27:01)\n    Stupor Saturday prep! (35:47)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n    Greece lyric video (YouTube)\n    Belarus national final performance (YouTube)\n    Montenegro national final performance (YouTube)\n    Netta Barzilai on HaKokhav HaBa (YouTube)\n    Global Rockstar projects and press release\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThree more songs have joined the 2018 Eurovision field—two from national selections and one from... just showing up? San Marino has a business proposition for you while Israel poses a challenge to the concept of live vocals. Plus, we get ready for the onslaught of Stupor Saturday. Get excited!\u0026lt;!--more--\u0026gt;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGet Excited Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGreece - Yianna Terzi - \"Oneiro Mou\" (1:36)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBelarus - Alekseev - \"Forever\" (8:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMontenegro - Vanja Radovanović - \"Inje\" (14:24)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eArtist selections: North Macedonia, Croatia, Israel (19:27)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSan Marino's investment opportunity (27:01)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStupor Saturday prep! (35:47)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCuLIi71ntM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGreece lyric video\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHZn9ab2zrg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBelarus national final performance\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSMhbeV6FUc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMontenegro national final performance\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9wkubbF2S0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNetta Barzilai on \u003cem\u003eHaKokhav HaBa\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGlobal Rockstar \u003ca href=\"https://www.globalrockstar.com/#projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eprojects\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://www.globalrockstar.com/files/how-to-invest.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epress release\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Three more songs have joined the 2018 Eurovision field—two from national selections and one from... just showing up?","date_published":"2018-02-20T12:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/18c32b46-51ea-40bc-a111-2f68ef9f42c7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48973574,"duration_in_seconds":2969}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36392","title":"Episode 4: The Who? and the What? Now!","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/4","content_text":"Lindsey Weber from the Who Weekly podcast stops by to chat about how the Olympics are the perfect world event to prep for Eurovision before getting into the songs selected for Malta, Switzerland, the UK, Denmark, and Italy.\n\nThe Who? and the What? Now! Summary\n\n\nOlympics and Eurovision (1:06)\nQuestions from Lindsey Weber (9:49)\nMalta: Christabelle Borg \"Taboo\" (19:04)\nSwitzerland: ZiBBZ \"Stones\" (27:41)\nUnited Kingdom: SuRie \"Storms\" (31:10)\nDenmark: Rasmussen \"Higher Ground\" (38:03)\nItaly: Ermal Meta and Fabrizio Moro \"Non mi avete fatto niente\" (41:31)\nUpcoming Selections (47:55)\n\n\nLinks\n\n\nWho? Weekly\nThings to Know When You Go to Eurovision\nSpecial Guest: Lindsey Weber.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLindsey Weber from the Who Weekly podcast stops by to chat about how the Olympics are the perfect world event to prep for Eurovision before getting into the songs selected for Malta, Switzerland, the UK, Denmark, and Italy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Who? and the What? Now! Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlympics and Eurovision (1:06)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions from Lindsey Weber (9:49)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalta: Christabelle Borg \"Taboo\" (19:04)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitzerland: ZiBBZ \"Stones\" (27:41)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited Kingdom: SuRie \"Storms\" (31:10)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenmark: Rasmussen \"Higher Ground\" (38:03)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly: Ermal Meta and Fabrizio Moro \"Non mi avete fatto niente\" (41:31)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpcoming Selections (47:55)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://whoweekly.us\"\u003eWho? Weekly\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2017/05/16/things-to-know-when-you-go-to-eurovision/\"\u003eThings to Know When You Go to Eurovision\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Lindsey Weber.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Lindsey Weber from the Who Weekly podcast stops by to chat about how the Olympics are the perfect world event to prep for Eurovision before getting into the songs selected for Malta, Switzerland, the UK, Denmark, and Italy.","date_published":"2018-02-14T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/777a6421-77e5-4285-97d1-b9f42260862b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53752520,"duration_in_seconds":3268}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36384","title":"You ‘kay?","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/3a","content_text":"This week, Ben and Mike do a deep dive into the United Kingdom's Eurovision selection process and take a look at why the country has struggled for so long at the Contest. Plus, a roundup of headlines from the last week.\n\nLinks\n\nRyan O'Shaughnessy's US Tour — https://ryanosmusic.com/pages/show-dates\n\nMalta's entry: \"Taboo\" by Christabelle — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrC8jJ8eb8\n\nSwitzerland's entry: \"Stones\" by ZiBBZ — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXOlPGnkZFY\n\nThe United Kingdom's contestants:\n\n\n    \n\n    Goldstone - I Feel the Love\n    Jaz Ellington - You\n    Liam Tamne - Astronaut\n    RAYA - Crazy\n    Asanda - Legends\n    SuRie - Storm\n\n\n\n\nGwenno \"Tir Ha Mor\" — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rCeygWexyA\n\nCHVRCHES \"Get Out\" — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHUKKrcXfJs","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week, Ben and Mike do a deep dive into the United Kingdom\u0026#39;s Eurovision selection process and take a look at why the country has struggled for so long at the Contest. Plus, a roundup of headlines from the last week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRyan O\u0026#39;Shaughnessy\u0026#39;s US Tour — \u003ca href=\"https://ryanosmusic.com/pages/show-dates\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://ryanosmusic.com/pages/show-dates\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ryanosmusic.com/pages/show-dates\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMalta\u0026#39;s entry: \u0026quot;Taboo\u0026quot; by Christabelle — \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrC8jJ8eb8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrC8jJ8eb8\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrC8jJ8eb8\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSwitzerland\u0026#39;s entry: \u0026quot;Stones\u0026quot; by ZiBBZ — \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXOlPGnkZFY\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXOlPGnkZFY\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXOlPGnkZFY\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe United Kingdom\u0026#39;s contestants:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d5zElnV56o\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGoldstone - I Feel the Love\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yKevIEULTQ\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJaz Ellington - You\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxW89crZdH8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLiam Tamne - Astronaut\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn1kcAJK620\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRAYA - Crazy\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ytx5c8KQymI\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAsanda - Legends\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Szy0pPN_c0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSuRie - Storm\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGwenno \u0026quot;Tir Ha Mor\u0026quot; — \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rCeygWexyA\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rCeygWexyA\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rCeygWexyA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCHVRCHES \u0026quot;Get Out\u0026quot; — \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHUKKrcXfJs\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHUKKrcXfJs\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHUKKrcXfJs\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, Ben and Mike do a deep dive into the United Kingdom's Eurovision selection process and take a look at why the country has struggled for so long at the Contest.","date_published":"2018-02-06T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/1a16789b-4d05-4494-a0dd-83fda345298d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37411987,"duration_in_seconds":2247}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36355","title":"Episode 3: Messy, Messy","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/3","content_text":"We have songs to talk about! France, Czechia, and Spain have selected and boy do we have opinions. Russia and Ukraine continue their Eurovision dramarama. Oh, and the semi-finals have been allocated.\n\nMessy, Messy Summary\n\n\n    Semi-Final Allocation\n    France selects \"Mercy\" by Madame Monsieur\n    Czechia selects \"Lie to Me\" by Mikolas Josef\n    Spain selects \"Tu canción\" by Alfred \u0026amp; Amaia\n    Russia confirms Yuilia Samoylova\n    North Macedonia is looking for songs\n    Upcoming selection processes\n\n\nLinks\n\n\n    Ryan's Tattoo (Instagram)\n    \"Mercy\" backstory (ESC Insight)\n    “Lie to Me” official video (YouTube)\n    Tu canción performance (RTVe)\n    North Macedonia press release (Eurovision.tv)\n    \"Here We Go\" by PeR (YouTube)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe have songs to talk about! France, Czechia, and Spain have selected and boy do we have opinions. Russia and Ukraine continue their Eurovision dramarama. Oh, and the semi-finals have been allocated.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMessy, Messy Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSemi-Final Allocation\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFrance selects \"Mercy\" by Madame Monsieur\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCzechia selects \"Lie to Me\" by Mikolas Josef\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpain selects \"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTu\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e canción\" by Alfred \u0026amp; Amaia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRussia confirms \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYuilia Samoylova\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNorth Macedonia is looking for songs\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUpcoming selection processes\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinks\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://instagram.com/eurowhat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRyan's Tattoo\u003c/a\u003e (Instagram)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://escinsight.com/2018/01/28/a-story-about-mercy-france-eurovision-2018/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\"Mercy\" backstory\u003c/a\u003e (ESC Insight)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6_oxE2MxZE\"\u003e“Lie to Me”\u003c/a\u003e official video (YouTube)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/videos/ot-2017/amaia-alfred-tu-cancion-gala-eurovision-ot/4444473/\"\u003eTu canción\u003c/a\u003e performance (RTVe)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/global-call-for-macedonia-eurovision-entry-2018\"\u003eNorth Macedonia press release\u003c/a\u003e (Eurovision.tv)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xze_ilAXwWE\"\u003e\"Here We Go\"\u003c/a\u003e by PeR (YouTube)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We have songs to talk about! France, Czechia, and Spain have selected and boy do we have opinions. Russia and Ukraine continue their Eurovision dramarama. Oh, and the semi-finals have been allocated.","date_published":"2018-01-30T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/11878e23-b6fc-489e-98b9-b9c217aaaf6d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53437056,"duration_in_seconds":3339}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36349","title":"The EuroWhat? Mini Week of January 22, 2018","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/2a","content_text":"This week is a mini-episode of the EuroWhat with minor updates about what's happening in Eurovision selection season. We'll be hopscotching from Armenia to France, Belarus to Serbia, and places in between.\n\n\n    Armenia field complete (Playlist)\n    Belarus shenanigans (with news from Eurovoix)\n    Denmark songs \n    France final set (Finalist Playlist)\n    Hungary (Heat 1)\n    Lithuania \n    Romania (Heat 1)\n    Serbia\n    What’s on TV this weekend?\n    Spotify Playlist\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week is a mini-episode of the EuroWhat with minor updates about what\u0026#39;s happening in Eurovision selection season. We\u0026#39;ll be hopscotching from Armenia to France, Belarus to Serbia, and places in between.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eArmenia field complete (\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxl7Id-wQZE\u0026amp;list=PL8ivoVCgXWSldygNdV3WBrtjQfr2FV0MD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePlaylist\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBelarus shenanigans (with news from \u003ca href=\"https://eurovoix.com/2018/01/17/belarus-shuma-may-violated-eurovision-selection-rules/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEurovoix\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDenmark songs \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrance final set (\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCmBfalBJcw\u0026amp;list=TLGGqp54egswJ3QyMjAxMjAxOA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFinalist Playlist\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHungary (\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYOYzC-gJyA\u0026amp;list=PLm8OlBbs2NtyzVHdWhhSVOtTPNB-b3DAD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHeat 1\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLithuania \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRomania (\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgl1iOlz_kQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHeat 1\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSerbia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat’s on TV this weekend?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/user/rubegoldberg/playlist/05fCUxEz6AvUpfwL7HJuIu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSpotify Playlist\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"A mini-episode with updates about what's happening in Eurovision selection season: Armenia to France, Belarus to Serbia, and places in between.","date_published":"2018-01-23T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/1a72e951-c577-424e-95f9-51a0920ba289.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11746368,"duration_in_seconds":643}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36342","title":"Episode 2: What is “Europe”?","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/2","content_text":"On this week's episode of the EuroWhat Podcast we discuss what \"Europe\" is (note the air quotes), get acquainted with this year's hostesses, get caught up with some of the selection processes and look forward to others.\n\nWhat is “Europe”? Summary\n\n\n    What is Europe? (1:36)\n    Eurovision hosts (6:33) - Announcement from Eurovision.tv\n    Selection Updates (11:30)\n    Lithuania\n    Switzerland\n    Czech Republic\n    Belarus - Shenanigans reported by Wiwiblogs\n    Norway\n    Armenia\n    What selections are we looking forward to? (40:05)\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn this week\u0026#39;s episode of the \u003cstrong\u003eEuroWhat Podcast\u003c/strong\u003e we discuss what \u0026quot;Europe\u0026quot; is (note the air quotes), get acquainted with this year\u0026#39;s hostesses, get caught up with some of the selection processes and look forward to others.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is “Europe”? Summary\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat is Europe? (1:36)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEurovision hosts (6:33) - Announcement from \u003ca href=\"https://eurovision.tv/story/hosts-for-eurovision-2018-revealed\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEurovision.tv\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSelection Updates (11:30)\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLithuania\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSwitzerland\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCzech Republic\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBelarus - Shenanigans reported by \u003ca href=\"http://wiwibloggs.com/2018/01/15/belarus-six-acts-threaten-withdraw-alekseev/209359/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWiwiblogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNorway\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eArmenia\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat selections are we looking forward to? (40:05)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"We discuss what \"Europe\" is, get acquainted with this year's hostesses, and get caught up with some of the selection processes.","date_published":"2018-01-18T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/4f3a7a23-61ba-4981-afc3-9998b5138cad.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45275890,"duration_in_seconds":2738}]},{"id":"http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36335","title":"Episode 1: Welcome to 2018","url":"https://www.eurowhat.com/1","content_text":"We're podcasting, y'all! Welcome to the EuroWhat?\n\nIn our opening episode of The EuroWhat? podcast, our Eurovision News and Entertainment Research Division Specialists introduce themselves to our listening audience before sharing their first impressions of Albania's entry.\n\nThen the crew hopscotches around Europe (and Australia) to chat about the seven artists already announced from internal selections. Who do we like? Who are we concerned about? Will there be jazz?\n\n\n    Intro 0:00\n    Who are you? What are you doing here? 3:02\n    Albania First Impressions 11:02\n    Internally Selected Artists 23:02\n\n    Australia\n    Austria\n    Azerbaijan\n    Belgium\n    Finland\n    Georgia\n    Netherlands\n\n\n\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe\u0026#39;re podcasting, y\u0026#39;all! Welcome to the EuroWhat?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our opening episode of \u003cstrong\u003eThe EuroWhat?\u003c/strong\u003e podcast, our Eurovision News and Entertainment Research Division Specialists introduce themselves to our listening audience before sharing their first impressions of Albania\u0026#39;s entry.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen the crew hopscotches around Europe (and Australia) to chat about the seven artists already announced from internal selections. Who do we like? Who are we concerned about? Will there be jazz?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIntro 0:00\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWho are you? What are you doing here? 3:02\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAlbania First Impressions 11:02\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternally Selected Artists 23:02\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAustralia\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAustria\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAzerbaijan\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBelgium\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFinland\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGeorgia\u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNetherlands\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In our opening episode of The EuroWhat? podcast, our Eurovision specialists introduce themselves and share their first impressions of Albania's entry.","date_published":"2018-01-09T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2ee6865f-3110-4170-924e-2ff7d0f46bbf/6f6f908c-09f1-41f0-9cd3-2bc9e0b6fa7c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":49493516,"duration_in_seconds":3002}]}]}