web02.fireside.fm Fri, 08 May 2026 09:54:22 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews - Episodes Tagged with “Hungary” https://www.eurowhat.com/tags/hungary Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0600 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. en-us episodic A pair of Americans trying to make sense of the Eurovision Song Contest. The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. no eurovision song contest, eurovision, americans, pop culture, ESC, europe, pop music, televote The EuroWhat? Podcast eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com Episode 106: Determined Yet Realistic https://www.eurowhat.com/106 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37937 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 106 Determined Yet Realistic full 4 The EuroWhat? Podcast Lithuania and Ukraine have determined their entries and Eurovision gets realistic about its scenarios for Rotterdam. 48:11 no <p>Lithuania and Ukraine have determined their entries and Eurovision gets realistic about its scenarios for Rotterdam.</p> <h3>Determined Yet Realistic Summary</h3> <ul> <li>News (1:04) <ul> <li>Örs Siklósi of AWS (Hungary 2018)</li> <li>Eurovision Scenario A off the table</li> <li>"Husavik" Awards Watch</li> <li>Ukraine selects "Shum" for Go_A</li> <li>Germany selects Jendrik</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Recaps <ul> <li>Lithuania definitively chooses The ROOP's "Discoteque" (11:50)</li> <li>Sweden's Melfest Heat 1 (14:30)</li> <li>Norway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 4 (20:48)</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Coming Up (28:55) <ul> <li>Denmark will release Melodi Grand Prix entries Wednesday</li> <li>Spain will release Blas Cantó's "Memoria" and "Voy a Quedarme" Wednesday</li> <li>Slovenia and Serbia change up their selection processes</li> <li>RuPaul's Drag Race UK will host the RuRuvision Song Contest</li> <li>Croatia's Dora takes place Saturday</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Our picks for Estonia's Eesti Laul Semi-Final 2 (35:05)</li> <br> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li>Cover photo: <a href="https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/veidai/14/1338467/stipri-energija-ir-chemija-ekspertai-the-roop-diskotekai-eurovizijoje-prognozuoja-aukstumas" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">E. Blaževič / LRT</a> </li> <li>Spotify Playlists: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Selection Season</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/043mtdhTaGkNG3aVgbPMgG?si=AqhGiWk_QZuntjWGrp8cSA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Albania</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Cj7ozxsE4L7lGPttgSIxX?si=yHD3lGXxTxOArdNQe7BtIA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Croatia</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09QVsFyGlQg65c55QXtmGJ?si=uBpirpUSRL2g9_Nahx9pNA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Estonia</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QyUgRTQXjwQXTF4z2Fhd3?si=UT5cs6JxSMmFNI-6_rPh7A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Finland</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oNJrj7tldDNEIYp5kknmx?si=FKXaTMNtT0OBzWGXws3g4Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">France</a> |  <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ib3WlMTIBMFd10elsSB83?si=2cHaiVypR1qgG5bRmzWf-w" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lithuania</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HNFY5oItbnEmkVsTrEZnQ?si=Nji4BNm0QFiYAcWBPo0vzA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Norway</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56fwF4kTol3m4FDSMS46Ou?si=0heZ6UcnQZ20li3SGRY-kA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sweden</a> </li> <li><a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision 2021 Calendar</a></li> <li> <a href="https://eurovision.tv/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ticket refund/resale info</a> (Eurovision.tv)</li> </ul> Lithuania and Ukraine have determined their entries and Eurovision gets realistic about its scenarios for Rotterdam.

Determined Yet Realistic Summary

  • News (1:04)
    • Örs Siklósi of AWS (Hungary 2018)
    • Eurovision Scenario A off the table
    • "Husavik" Awards Watch
    • Ukraine selects "Shum" for Go_A
    • Germany selects Jendrik


  • Recaps

    • Lithuania definitively chooses The ROOP's "Discoteque" (11:50)
    • Sweden's Melfest Heat 1 (14:30)
    • Norway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 4 (20:48)


  • Coming Up (28:55)

    • Denmark will release Melodi Grand Prix entries Wednesday
    • Spain will release Blas Cantó's "Memoria" and "Voy a Quedarme" Wednesday
    • Slovenia and Serbia change up their selection processes
    • RuPaul's Drag Race UK will host the RuRuvision Song Contest
    • Croatia's Dora takes place Saturday


  • Our picks for Estonia's Eesti Laul Semi-Final 2 (35:05)

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Determined Yet Realistic Summary

  • News (1:04)
    • Örs Siklósi of AWS (Hungary 2018)
    • Eurovision Scenario A off the table
    • "Husavik" Awards Watch
    • Ukraine selects "Shum" for Go_A
    • Germany selects Jendrik


  • Recaps

    • Lithuania definitively chooses The ROOP's "Discoteque" (11:50)
    • Sweden's Melfest Heat 1 (14:30)
    • Norway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 4 (20:48)


  • Coming Up (28:55)

    • Denmark will release Melodi Grand Prix entries Wednesday
    • Spain will release Blas Cantó's "Memoria" and "Voy a Quedarme" Wednesday
    • Slovenia and Serbia change up their selection processes
    • RuPaul's Drag Race UK will host the RuRuvision Song Contest
    • Croatia's Dora takes place Saturday


  • Our picks for Estonia's Eesti Laul Semi-Final 2 (35:05)

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]]> Episode 94: Double Trouble https://www.eurowhat.com/94 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37623 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 94 Double Trouble full 4 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 29:39 no <p>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.</p> <h3>Double Trouble Summary <ul> <li>Eurovision, Again? (0:55)</li> <li>Defining a "Lead Artist" (2:00)</li> <li>Golden Boy (3:17)</li> <li>The Four-Timers Club (4:25)</li> <li>Three is a Magic Number (9:04)</li> <li>CAROLA (11:00)</li> <li>Close Close Close, but No Cigar (13:07)</li> <li>Second Time's the Charm (15:36)</li> <li>Glow-Ups (17:33)</li> <li>The Direct Opposite of a Glow-Up (20:50)</li> <li>Failure to Launch (24:58)</li> <li>Keep That Same Energy (25:56)</li> <li>What's Another Year? (26:50)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> </h3><p></p><ul> <br> <li>Cover art: EBU / Andres Putting / Thomas Hanses (<a href="https://eurovision.tv/galleries" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision.tv</a>)</li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="http://sixonstage.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Six on Stage</a> website</li> <br> <li><a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/sound-off/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sound Off or contact the show to Ask Us Anything</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/08/13/59-12-angry-points/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">#59: 12 Angry Points</a></li> <br> </ul> 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.

Double Trouble Summary

  • Eurovision, Again? (0:55)
  • Defining a "Lead Artist" (2:00)
  • Golden Boy (3:17)
  • The Four-Timers Club (4:25)
  • Three is a Magic Number (9:04)
  • CAROLA (11:00)
  • Close Close Close, but No Cigar (13:07)
  • Second Time's the Charm (15:36)
  • Glow-Ups (17:33)
  • The Direct Opposite of a Glow-Up (20:50)
  • Failure to Launch (24:58)
  • Keep That Same Energy (25:56)
  • What's Another Year? (26:50)

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Double Trouble Summary

  • Eurovision, Again? (0:55)
  • Defining a "Lead Artist" (2:00)
  • Golden Boy (3:17)
  • The Four-Timers Club (4:25)
  • Three is a Magic Number (9:04)
  • CAROLA (11:00)
  • Close Close Close, but No Cigar (13:07)
  • Second Time's the Charm (15:36)
  • Glow-Ups (17:33)
  • The Direct Opposite of a Glow-Up (20:50)
  • Failure to Launch (24:58)
  • Keep That Same Energy (25:56)
  • What's Another Year? (26:50)

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]]> Episode 70: The Ones That Got Away 2010s Edition https://www.eurowhat.com/70 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37135 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 70 The Ones That Got Away 2010s Edition full 3 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 54:48 no <p>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.</p> <h3>Episode Summary</h3> <ul> <li>2019 picks (4:03)</li> <li>2018 picks (7:39)</li> <li>2017 picks (11:40)</li> <li>2016 picks (16:40)</li> <li>2015 picks (22:07)</li> <li>2014 picks (28:03)</li> <li>2013 picks (33:48)</li> <li>2012 picks (41:56)</li> <li>2011 picks (46:05)</li> <li>2010 picks (49:23)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2pDKUCBe9SBix9iOt3aK5f?si=B7FDlq-PTxKOd6TFJQ2q7Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">70: The Ones That Got Away 2010s Edition playlist</a> (Spotify)</li> <li> <a 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/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ESC 250 Countdown</a> (ESC Radio)</li> </ul> 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.

Episode Summary

  • 2019 picks (4:03)
  • 2018 picks (7:39)
  • 2017 picks (11:40)
  • 2016 picks (16:40)
  • 2015 picks (22:07)
  • 2014 picks (28:03)
  • 2013 picks (33:48)
  • 2012 picks (41:56)
  • 2011 picks (46:05)
  • 2010 picks (49:23)

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Episode Summary

  • 2019 picks (4:03)
  • 2018 picks (7:39)
  • 2017 picks (11:40)
  • 2016 picks (16:40)
  • 2015 picks (22:07)
  • 2014 picks (28:03)
  • 2013 picks (33:48)
  • 2012 picks (41:56)
  • 2011 picks (46:05)
  • 2010 picks (49:23)

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]]> Episode 67: Hungary for Turkey https://www.eurowhat.com/67 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37115 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 18:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 67 Hungary for Turkey full 3 The EuroWhat? Podcast Hungary's reasons for withdrawing from Eurovision sound similar to Turkey's. What else do the two countries have in common? 34:29 no <p>Hungary's reasons for withdrawing from Eurovision sound similar to Turkey's. What else do the two countries have in common?</p> <h3>Hungary for Turkey Summary</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://eurovision.tv/gallery/eurovision-2020-open-up-event-design" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision 2020 Logo</a> (1:32)</li> <li>Cyprus announces <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMObgNj1D0U" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sandro Nicolas</a> (4:03)</li> <li>Bulgaria announces VICTORIA (7:07)</li> <li> <a href="https://blogg.svt.se/melodifestivalen-expertbloggen/artists-melodifestivalen-2020-full-line/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sweden announces Melfest lineup</a> (8:39)</li> <li>Australia Decides: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1411764092305047" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mitch Tambo</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRF-pgMWpwQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iOTA</a> (12:06)</li> <li> <a href="https://menu.err.ee/k/poolfinalistid-2020" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Estonia presents its 24 songs</a> (14:50)</li> <li>Internal selections: Russia, France, Spain (16:49)</li> <li>Main Topic: Hungary for Turkey (18:26)</li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Fu9an3oagVOgiLeUxjiES?si=fAZNMPRPQfG4HMmSXroBwg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Spotify Playlist</a></li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/nov/27/hungary-pulls-out-of-eurovision-amid-rise-in-anti-lgbt-rhetoric" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hungary pulls out of Eurovision amid rise in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric</a> (The Guardian)</li> <li> <a href="https://index.hu/kultur/zene/2019/11/26/eurovizio_mtva_emmi_a_dal/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Is Eurovision too hot for government and public media?</a> (Index.hu (Translated))</li> <li> <a href="http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-to-return-eurovision-if-no-more-bearded-divas-135427" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Turkey to return Eurovision 'if no more bearded divas'</a> (Hürriyet Daily News)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/inching-away-from-democracy/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Inching away from democracy?</a> (Politico)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/05/how-hungary-became-a-haven-for-the-alt-right/527178/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">How Hungary Became a Haven for the Alt-Right</a> (The Atlantic)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/9/13/17823488/hungary-democracy-authoritarianism-trump" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">It happened there: how democracy died in Hungary</a> (Vox)</li> </ul> Hungary's reasons for withdrawing from Eurovision sound similar to Turkey's. What else do the two countries have in common?

Hungary for Turkey Summary

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Hungary for Turkey Summary

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]]> Episode 65: Lebanon-starter https://www.eurowhat.com/65 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37103 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 65 Lebanon-starter full 3 The EuroWhat? Podcast Lebanon was supposed to debut at Eurovision 2005. We examine the unexpected ways international relations impact the Song Contest. 39:19 no <p>Lebanon was supposed to debut at Eurovision 2005. We examine the unexpected ways international relations impact the Song Contest.</p> <h3>Lebanon-starter Summary</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://youtu.be/V9E7USN0-Jw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Open Up</a> 2020 (1:26)</li> <li>Duncan Laurence releases <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3WpCAAxdEOY5L4tT6Dt2H8?si=6PGoD7UtQj-pJCxuvE14OQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"Love Don't Hate It"</a> (4:02)</li> <li>Mailbag: How to break a tie in 1970 (5:15)</li> <li>How Many Countries are in Europe? (9:02)</li> <li>Eurovision in the Wild: <a href="https://youtu.be/srntFRyrHHI?t=599" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Game Shows</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44303730-me" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Elton John</a>, <a href="https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-5607492,00.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stamps</a> (11:43)</li> <li>Main Topic: Lebanon at the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li>Aline Lahoud <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uor6JVHUWjs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"Quand tout s'enfuit"</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.dailystar.com.lb//News/Lebanon-News/2006/Aug-31/43398-siniora-vows-to-be-last-in-making-peace-with-israel.ashx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lebanon-Isreal relations deteriorate in 2006</a> (Daily Star Lebanon)</li> <li> <a href="https://fanack.com/lebanon/society-media-culture/lebanon-media/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lebanon's Media Landscape</a> (Fanack)</li> <li>Internet Archive: Lebanon.com <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20050204233153/http://www.lebanon.com/eurovision/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Feb 4</a> | <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20050306022126/http://www.lebanon.com/eurovision/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mar 6</a> </li> <li><a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/10/08/63-flags-on-the-play/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">#63 Flags on the Play</a></li> </ul> Lebanon was supposed to debut at Eurovision 2005. We examine the unexpected ways international relations impact the Song Contest.

Lebanon-starter Summary

  • Open Up 2020 (1:26)
  • Duncan Laurence releases "Love Don't Hate It" (4:02)
  • Mailbag: How to break a tie in 1970 (5:15)
  • How Many Countries are in Europe? (9:02)
  • Eurovision in the Wild: Game Shows, Elton John, Stamps (11:43)
  • Main Topic: Lebanon at the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest

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Lebanon-starter Summary

  • Open Up 2020 (1:26)
  • Duncan Laurence releases "Love Don't Hate It" (4:02)
  • Mailbag: How to break a tie in 1970 (5:15)
  • How Many Countries are in Europe? (9:02)
  • Eurovision in the Wild: Game Shows, Elton John, Stamps (11:43)
  • Main Topic: Lebanon at the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest

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]]> Episode 64: Win Win Win Win https://www.eurowhat.com/64 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37099 Tue, 22 Oct 2019 18:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 64 Win Win Win Win full 3 The EuroWhat? Podcast We jump back 50 years to that time Eurovision had a four-way tie for first place... and no way to break it. 32:12 no <p>We jump back 50 years to that time Eurovision had a four-way tie for first place... and no way to break it.</p> <h3>Win Win Win Win Summary</h3> <ul> <li>How many countries are in Europe? (1:44)</li> <li>Are you the next Jon Ola Sand? (9:05)</li> <li>Update: What WAS that Germany postcard? (12:17)</li> <li>Eurovision 1969: The Big Tie (14:16)</li> <li>Netherlands - Lenny Kuhr - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FasfUSRdoYc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"De Troubadour"</a> (19:35)</li> <li>Spain - Salomé - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egvK99-fDJw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"Vivo Contando"</a> (22:00)</li> <li>United Kingdom - Lulu - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAexSMVOK5o" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"Boom Bang A Bang"</a> (24:04)</li> <li>France - Frida Boccara - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w583Hgt248" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"Un Jour, Un Enfant"</a> (27:40)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://vacancyfiller.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/UploadedFiles/AdvertAttachments/2019/172015/92225c8e-dd03-4bcf-b037-bc4186f4ce94?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJSKWO7UNT66QDLJQ&amp;Expires=1572226951&amp;response-content-disposition=attachment%3B%20filename%3D%22PositionDescription_ESCExecutiveSupervisor_Oct2019.pdf%22&amp;response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&amp;Signature=kDY%2BewFvkliyvAabUNxPJE9SR2U%3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Executive Supervisor job description</a> (PDF)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88ZmGIbNiQ4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Germany's 1979 Postcard</a> discussed in <a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/08/27/60-hallelujah-eurovision-1979/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Episode 60</a> (YouTube)</li> <li> <a href="https://youtu.be/o3h2jZK8Xec" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The 1969 Eurovision Song Contest</a> (YouTube)</li> </ul> We jump back 50 years to that time Eurovision had a four-way tie for first place... and no way to break it.

Win Win Win Win Summary

  • How many countries are in Europe? (1:44)
  • Are you the next Jon Ola Sand? (9:05)
  • Update: What WAS that Germany postcard? (12:17)
  • Eurovision 1969: The Big Tie (14:16)
  • Netherlands - Lenny Kuhr - "De Troubadour" (19:35)
  • Spain - Salomé - "Vivo Contando" (22:00)
  • United Kingdom - Lulu - "Boom Bang A Bang" (24:04)
  • France - Frida Boccara - "Un Jour, Un Enfant" (27:40)

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Win Win Win Win Summary

  • How many countries are in Europe? (1:44)
  • Are you the next Jon Ola Sand? (9:05)
  • Update: What WAS that Germany postcard? (12:17)
  • Eurovision 1969: The Big Tie (14:16)
  • Netherlands - Lenny Kuhr - "De Troubadour" (19:35)
  • Spain - Salomé - "Vivo Contando" (22:00)
  • United Kingdom - Lulu - "Boom Bang A Bang" (24:04)
  • France - Frida Boccara - "Un Jour, Un Enfant" (27:40)

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]]> Episode 44: Let’s Discuss Eurovision 2019 Semi Final 1 Part 1 https://www.eurowhat.com/44 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36906 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 17:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 44 Let’s Discuss Eurovision 2019 Semi Final 1 Part 1 full 2 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 51:17 no <p>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.</p> <h3>Let’s Discuss Eurovision 2019 Semi Final 1 Part 1 Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Belarus - Zena - "Like It" (3:28)</li> <li>Cyprus - Tamta - "Replay" (9:54)</li> <li>Czech Republic - Lake Malawi - "Friend of a Friend" (18:40)</li> <li>Finland - Darude feat. Sebastian Rejman - "Look Away" (23:58)</li> <li>Hungary - Joci Pápai - "Az Én Apám" (31:58)</li> <li>Montenegro - D Mol - "Heaven" (37:35)</li> <li>Overview and predictions (45:04)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <p></p><ul> <br> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/ckingsc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@CKingSC</a></li> <br> <li><a href="https://chriswords.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chris Words</a></li> <br> <li><a href="https://fivecoursetrivia.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Five Course Trivia</a></li> <br> <li><a href="https://www.afrimusicsongcontest.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">AfriMusic Song Contest</a></li> <br> </ul> Special Guest: Chris King. 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.

Let’s Discuss Eurovision 2019 Semi Final 1 Part 1 Summary

  • Belarus - Zena - "Like It" (3:28)
  • Cyprus - Tamta - "Replay" (9:54)
  • Czech Republic - Lake Malawi - "Friend of a Friend" (18:40)
  • Finland - Darude feat. Sebastian Rejman - "Look Away" (23:58)
  • Hungary - Joci Pápai - "Az Én Apám" (31:58)
  • Montenegro - D Mol - "Heaven" (37:35)
  • Overview and predictions (45:04)

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]]> 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.

Let’s Discuss Eurovision 2019 Semi Final 1 Part 1 Summary

  • Belarus - Zena - "Like It" (3:28)
  • Cyprus - Tamta - "Replay" (9:54)
  • Czech Republic - Lake Malawi - "Friend of a Friend" (18:40)
  • Finland - Darude feat. Sebastian Rejman - "Look Away" (23:58)
  • Hungary - Joci Pápai - "Az Én Apám" (31:58)
  • Montenegro - D Mol - "Heaven" (37:35)
  • Overview and predictions (45:04)

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]]> Episode 40: YIKES https://www.eurowhat.com/40 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36872 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 18:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 40 YIKES full 2 The EuroWhat? Podcast Eurovision ticket prices? Yikes. Lithuania Marathon finale shenanigans? Yikes. Ukraine's Vidbir Inquisition? YIKES. It's been a week, y'all. 41:22 no <p>Eurovision ticket prices? Yikes. Lithuania Marathon finale shenanigans? Yikes. Ukraine's Vidbir Inquisition? YIKES. It's been a week, y'all.</p> <h3>YIKES Summary</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.escdaily.com/tickets-for-eurovision-2019-are-quite-expensive/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision ticket prices announced</a> (1:25)</li> <li> <a href="https://eurovoix.com/2019/02/20/france-france-televisions-confirms-its-not-threatening-to-boycott-eurovision-2019/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">France not a fan of Duz Pua</a> (3:42)</li> <li> <a href="https://blog.myheritage.com/2019/01/eurovision-2019-one-big-family/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ben and Mike are 23rd cousins twice removed</a> (5:55)</li> <li>Germany chooses S!sters' "Sister" (7:14)</li> <li> <span>Hungary's Joci Pápai returns to Eurovision with “Az Én Apám” </span>(11:04)</li> <li>Ukraine was A THING (13:08)</li> <li>Denmark's Leonora changes the tone with "Love is Forever" (22:07)</li> <li>How Many People in Lithuania? Jurijus "Run with the Lions" (28:31)</li> <li>Melfest Checkin (33:19)</li> <li>This week: Finland, Georgia, Iceland, Moldova, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Belgium, North Macedonia (34:54)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://blog.myheritage.com/2019/02/eurovision-twins/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MyHeritage: Twins!</a></li> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/eurovisionmate/status/1099850353380655109?s=20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MARUV discusses the contract</a> (Twitter)</li> </ul> Eurovision ticket prices? Yikes. Lithuania Marathon finale shenanigans? Yikes. Ukraine's Vidbir Inquisition? YIKES. It's been a week, y'all.

YIKES Summary

  • Eurovision ticket prices announced (1:25)
  • France not a fan of Duz Pua (3:42)
  • Ben and Mike are 23rd cousins twice removed (5:55)
  • Germany chooses S!sters' "Sister" (7:14)
  • Hungary's Joci Pápai returns to Eurovision with “Az Én Apám” (11:04)
  • Ukraine was A THING (13:08)
  • Denmark's Leonora changes the tone with "Love is Forever" (22:07)
  • How Many People in Lithuania? Jurijus "Run with the Lions" (28:31)
  • Melfest Checkin (33:19)
  • This week: Finland, Georgia, Iceland, Moldova, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Belgium, North Macedonia (34:54)

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YIKES Summary

  • Eurovision ticket prices announced (1:25)
  • France not a fan of Duz Pua (3:42)
  • Ben and Mike are 23rd cousins twice removed (5:55)
  • Germany chooses S!sters' "Sister" (7:14)
  • Hungary's Joci Pápai returns to Eurovision with “Az Én Apám” (11:04)
  • Ukraine was A THING (13:08)
  • Denmark's Leonora changes the tone with "Love is Forever" (22:07)
  • How Many People in Lithuania? Jurijus "Run with the Lions" (28:31)
  • Melfest Checkin (33:19)
  • This week: Finland, Georgia, Iceland, Moldova, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Belgium, North Macedonia (34:54)

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]]> Episode 39: Eurovision is a Whole Mood https://www.eurowhat.com/39 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36855 Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 39 Eurovision is a Whole Mood full 2 The EuroWhat? Podcast All the things happened this past weekend in Eurovision-land and the trend that's emerging: Eurovision is in a mood. 39:22 no <p>All the things happened this past weekend in Eurovision-land and the trend that's emerging: Eurovision is in a mood.</p> <h3>Eurovision is a Whole Mood Summary</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://eurovision.tv/story/australia-secures-spot-in-eurovision-until-2023" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Australia locked in until 2023!</a> (1:39)</li> <li>Israel chooses Kobi Marimi (2:36)</li> <li>Poland announces Tulia (5:01)</li> <li> <a href="https://eurovoix.com/2019/02/18/greece-katerine-duska-to-perform-better-love-at-eurovision/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Greece announces Katerine Duska</a> (7:11)</li> <li>Dora: Croatia chooses Roko Blazevic's "The Dream" (8:46)</li> <li>Eesti Laul: Estonia chooses Victor Crone's "Storm" (11:27)</li> <li>Supernova: Latvia chooses Carousel's "That Night" (14:39)</li> <li>EMA: Slovenia chooses Zala Kralj &amp; Gašper Šantl's "Sebi" (18:24)</li> <li>Selectia Nationala: <del>Wiwiblogs</del> Romania chooses Ester Peony's "On a Sunday" (21:21)</li> <li>Semi-final checkins: Iceland, Sweden, Hungary (drama!), Lithuania, Ukraine, Portugal (30:47)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://eurovisionworld.com/eurovision/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">What's up with Eurovision tickets? (Spoiler: the price)</a> (Eurovision World)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.eurovisionary.com/romania-2019-when-the-jury-system-does-not-work/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">When the Jury System Does Not Work</a> (Eurovisionary)</li> </ul> All the things happened this past weekend in Eurovision-land and the trend that's emerging: Eurovision is in a mood.

Eurovision is a Whole Mood Summary

  • Australia locked in until 2023! (1:39)
  • Israel chooses Kobi Marimi (2:36)
  • Poland announces Tulia (5:01)
  • Greece announces Katerine Duska (7:11)
  • Dora: Croatia chooses Roko Blazevic's "The Dream" (8:46)
  • Eesti Laul: Estonia chooses Victor Crone's "Storm" (11:27)
  • Supernova: Latvia chooses Carousel's "That Night" (14:39)
  • EMA: Slovenia chooses Zala Kralj & Gašper Šantl's "Sebi" (18:24)
  • Selectia Nationala: Wiwiblogs Romania chooses Ester Peony's "On a Sunday" (21:21)
  • Semi-final checkins: Iceland, Sweden, Hungary (drama!), Lithuania, Ukraine, Portugal (30:47)

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]]> All the things happened this past weekend in Eurovision-land and the trend that's emerging: Eurovision is in a mood.

Eurovision is a Whole Mood Summary

  • Australia locked in until 2023! (1:39)
  • Israel chooses Kobi Marimi (2:36)
  • Poland announces Tulia (5:01)
  • Greece announces Katerine Duska (7:11)
  • Dora: Croatia chooses Roko Blazevic's "The Dream" (8:46)
  • Eesti Laul: Estonia chooses Victor Crone's "Storm" (11:27)
  • Supernova: Latvia chooses Carousel's "That Night" (14:39)
  • EMA: Slovenia chooses Zala Kralj & Gašper Šantl's "Sebi" (18:24)
  • Selectia Nationala: Wiwiblogs Romania chooses Ester Peony's "On a Sunday" (21:21)
  • Semi-final checkins: Iceland, Sweden, Hungary (drama!), Lithuania, Ukraine, Portugal (30:47)

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]]> Episode 34: Czech Out Those Triangles https://www.eurowhat.com/34 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36798 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 01:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 34 Czech Out Those Triangles full 2 The EuroWhat? Podcast We break down the entries in Czechia's Eurovision selection and talk triangles. Lots of triangles. 46:03 no <p>We break down the entries in Czechia's Eurovision selection and talk triangles. Lots of triangles.</p> <p>After 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 <a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/tag/fyrm/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia</a>, but we're waiting on Greece to <a href="https://i.barkpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pun-dog-pun-husky-00.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=entropy&amp;w=808&amp;h=500" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cosine that</a>.</p> <p>For our main topic, we go through the eight entries up for consideration in the <a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/tag/czech-republic/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Czechia's</a> 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.</p> <ul> <li>Dare to Dream logo <em>(1:28)</em> </li> <li>Tickets update (<em>4:14</em>)</li> <li>Former Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia? (<em>5:39</em>)</li> <li>Czechia Selection Rundown (<em>8:02</em>)</li> <li>Destination Eurovision Semi-Final 1 (<em>35:58</em>)</li> <li>TV This Week (<em>40:22</em>)</li> </ul> We break down the entries in Czechia's Eurovision selection and talk triangles. Lots of triangles.

After 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.

For 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.

  • Dare to Dream logo (1:28)
  • Tickets update (4:14)
  • Former Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia? (5:39)
  • Czechia Selection Rundown (8:02)
  • Destination Eurovision Semi-Final 1 (35:58)
  • TV This Week (40:22)

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]]> We break down the entries in Czechia's Eurovision selection and talk triangles. Lots of triangles.

After 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.

For 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.

  • Dare to Dream logo (1:28)
  • Tickets update (4:14)
  • Former Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia? (5:39)
  • Czechia Selection Rundown (8:02)
  • Destination Eurovision Semi-Final 1 (35:58)
  • TV This Week (40:22)

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]]> Episode 32: Spotify Wrapping Up 2018 https://www.eurowhat.com/32 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36778 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 02:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 32 Spotify Wrapping Up 2018 full 2 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 22:21 no <p>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.</p> <p>First 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?</p> <p>Meanwhile, 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?</p> <p>Now 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.</p> <p>Have a happy holiday, a fantastic new year, and we'll see you in January!</p> <h3>Spotify Wrapping Up 2018 Summary</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.festivali-rtsh.al/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Albania's Festivali i Këngës</a> (1:30)</li> <li>Spain's Operacion Triunfo Selection (4:58)</li> <li>Spot us on Spotify (7:07)</li> <li>Wrapping Up 2018 (8:50)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/qoax5hrs7h7cwbxn3f5i6qx9y/playlist/59wlb1dW9nt0lDVfYHPJXh?si=EQlDE6AmTN-jlFGRBbbX6Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision Selection Season 2019 Playlist</a> (Spotify)</li> <li> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/popjustice/playlist/7egIzpoc214t2dPtlUg3lt?si=_EYb8N-cT3uWxonCueBpvw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Now That's What I Call Music: The Popjustice Edit</a> (Spotify)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_Dm10yGEGs&amp;list=TLGGYIYx_cDkGvsxODEyMjAxOA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ben's 2018 Playlist</a> (YouTube)</li> </ul> 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.

First 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?

Meanwhile, 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?

Now 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.

Have a happy holiday, a fantastic new year, and we'll see you in January!

Spotify Wrapping Up 2018 Summary

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]]> 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.

First 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?

Meanwhile, 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?

Now 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.

Have a happy holiday, a fantastic new year, and we'll see you in January!

Spotify Wrapping Up 2018 Summary

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]]> Episode 17: Grand Final Preview https://www.eurowhat.com/17 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36650 Sat, 12 May 2018 06:15:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 17 Grand Final Preview full 1 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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... 40:38 no <p>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.</p> <p>This week we welcome <a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/03/21/dita-von-teese-curtain-monster/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Barbara Sawhill</a> to the panel to chat about what happened in Tuesday and Thursday's live shows. We discuss just how wrong we were about <a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/05/08/eurovision-2018-first-semi-final-predictions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">our semi-final one predictions</a>, particularly why some power house countries failed to advance. Although we did much better <a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/05/10/eurovision-2018-second-semi-final-predictions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">predicting the second semi-final</a>, there were still some surprises Thursday.((Including Mike's audio failing to record, so he's sitting out this week.))</p> <p></p><p>Twenty-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.</p> Special Guest: Barbara Sawhill. 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.

This 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.))

Twenty-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.

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]]> 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.

This 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.))

Twenty-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.

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]]> Episode 14: Eurovision 2018 Semi-Final 2 Hodgepodge https://www.eurowhat.com/14 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36612 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 14 Eurovision 2018 Semi-Final 2 Hodgepodge full 1 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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... 1:15:44 no <p>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.</p> <h3>Eurovision 2018 Semi-Final 2 Hodgepodge Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Listener Feedback (3:03)</li> <li> <a href="https://shop.eurovision.tv/product/eurovision-boardgame/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision: The Board Game</a> (5:37)</li> <li>Avicii (8:24)</li> <li> <a href="http://www.logotv.com/eurovision-song-contest" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">LogoTV's Plan</a> (10:02)</li> <li>Traveling to Eurovision (11:22)</li> </ul> <h3>Second Semi-Final Second Half Running Order</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuCZMdfBqm4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Georgia - Ethno-Jazz Band Iriao - "For You"</a> (16:16)</li> <li> <a href="https://youtu.be/yfUJ2eDm6ng" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Poland - Gromee featuring Lukas Meijer - "Light Me Up"</a> (23:04)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_0ugf0eP1Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Malta - Christabelle - "Taboo"</a> (28:46)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6unRU5ZHbqY" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hungary - AWS - "Viszlát Nyár"</a> (35:46)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBlZsGxeXk4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Latvia - Laura Rizzotto - "Funny Girl"</a> (41:48)</li> <li> <a href="https://youtu.be/U2UmYBkszOA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sweden - Benjamin Ingrosso - "Dance You Off"</a> (49:11)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxJoxbo9lCQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Montenegro - Vanja Radovanović - "Inje"</a> (56:14)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiysnSG6a3I" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Slovenia - Lea Sirk - "Hvala, Ne!"</a> (1:02:51)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1yoAtjhkzQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ukraine - Melovin - "Under the Ladder"</a> (1:08:00)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/33769/eurovision-song-contest-boardgame" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision Game</a> (2007 Edition) (Board Game Geek)</li> <li> <a href="https://youtu.be/SS1GFv4xwd8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">English version of "Viszlát Nyár"</a> (YouTube)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GHCJJXqneU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Final Fantasy VIII Intro</a> (YouTube)</li> </ul> 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.

Eurovision 2018 Semi-Final 2 Hodgepodge Summary

Second Semi-Final Second Half Running Order

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Eurovision 2018 Semi-Final 2 Hodgepodge Summary

Second Semi-Final Second Half Running Order

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]]> Episode 6: Stupor Saturday https://www.eurowhat.com/6 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36417 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 05:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 6 Stupor Saturday full 1 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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! 45:42 no <p>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!</p> <h3>Stupor Saturday Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Catching up with Ben (1:56)</li> <li>Serbia (7:12)</li> <li>Germany (11:23)</li> <li>Moldova (15:14)</li> <li>Ukraine (21:31)</li> <li>Slovenia (26:05)</li> <li>Latvia (31:13)</li> <li>Hungary (36:48)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5eC-HSEYPs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sanja Ilić and Balkanika - “Nova Deca”</a> - Serbia (YouTube)</span></li> <li><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evx0aAF79-E" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Michael Schulte - “You Let Me Walk Alone”</a> - Germany (YouTube)</span></li> <li><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYdxEvnQy04" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DoReDos - “My Lucky Day”</a> - Moldova (YouTube)</span></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fkirkorov/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Philipp Kirkorov's Instagram</a></li> <li><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jbF7o8yqnc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Melovin - “Under the Ladder”</a> - Ukraine (YouTube)</span></li> <li><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oc5mlkyeHk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lea Sirk - “Hvala, ne!”</a> - Slovenia (YouTube)</span></li> <li><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPGDNPWZGFw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Laura Rizzotto - “Funny Girl”</a> - Latvia (YouTube)</span></li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcWC7XOBZIE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">AWS - “Viszlát nyár”</a> - Hungary (YouTube)</li> </ul> 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!

Stupor Saturday Summary

  • Catching up with Ben (1:56)
  • Serbia (7:12)
  • Germany (11:23)
  • Moldova (15:14)
  • Ukraine (21:31)
  • Slovenia (26:05)
  • Latvia (31:13)
  • Hungary (36:48)

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Stupor Saturday Summary

  • Catching up with Ben (1:56)
  • Serbia (7:12)
  • Germany (11:23)
  • Moldova (15:14)
  • Ukraine (21:31)
  • Slovenia (26:05)
  • Latvia (31:13)
  • Hungary (36:48)

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]]> Episode 5: Get Excited https://www.eurowhat.com/5 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36404 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 5 Get Excited full 1 The EuroWhat? Podcast Three more songs have joined the 2018 Eurovision field—two from national selections and one from... just showing up? 49:29 no <p>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!&lt;!--more--&gt;</p> <h3>Get Excited Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Greece - Yianna Terzi - "Oneiro Mou" (1:36)</li> <li>Belarus - Alekseev - "Forever" (8:03)</li> <li>Montenegro - Vanja Radovanović - "Inje" (14:24)</li> <li>Artist selections: North Macedonia, Croatia, Israel (19:27)</li> <li>San Marino's investment opportunity (27:01)</li> <li>Stupor Saturday prep! (35:47)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCuLIi71ntM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Greece lyric video</a> (YouTube)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHZn9ab2zrg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Belarus national final performance</a> (YouTube)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSMhbeV6FUc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Montenegro national final performance</a> (YouTube)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9wkubbF2S0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Netta Barzilai on <em>HaKokhav HaBa</em></a> (YouTube)</li> <li>Global Rockstar <a href="https://www.globalrockstar.com/#projects" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">projects</a> and <a href="https://www.globalrockstar.com/files/how-to-invest.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">press release</a> </li> </ul> 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!<!--more-->

Get Excited Summary

  • Greece - Yianna Terzi - "Oneiro Mou" (1:36)
  • Belarus - Alekseev - "Forever" (8:03)
  • Montenegro - Vanja Radovanović - "Inje" (14:24)
  • Artist selections: North Macedonia, Croatia, Israel (19:27)
  • San Marino's investment opportunity (27:01)
  • Stupor Saturday prep! (35:47)

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Get Excited Summary

  • Greece - Yianna Terzi - "Oneiro Mou" (1:36)
  • Belarus - Alekseev - "Forever" (8:03)
  • Montenegro - Vanja Radovanović - "Inje" (14:24)
  • Artist selections: North Macedonia, Croatia, Israel (19:27)
  • San Marino's investment opportunity (27:01)
  • Stupor Saturday prep! (35:47)

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]]> The EuroWhat? Mini Week of January 22, 2018 https://www.eurowhat.com/2a http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36349 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast full 1 The EuroWhat? Podcast A mini-episode with updates about what's happening in Eurovision selection season: Armenia to France, Belarus to Serbia, and places in between. 10:43 no <p>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.</p> <ul> <li><span>Armenia field complete (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxl7Id-wQZE&amp;list=PL8ivoVCgXWSldygNdV3WBrtjQfr2FV0MD" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Playlist</a>)</span></li> <li><span>Belarus shenanigans (with news from <a href="https://eurovoix.com/2018/01/17/belarus-shuma-may-violated-eurovision-selection-rules/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovoix</a>)</span></li> <li><span>Denmark songs </span></li> <li><span>France final set (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCmBfalBJcw&amp;list=TLGGqp54egswJ3QyMjAxMjAxOA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Finalist Playlist</a>)</span></li> <li><span>Hungary (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYOYzC-gJyA&amp;list=PLm8OlBbs2NtyzVHdWhhSVOtTPNB-b3DAD" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Heat 1</a>)</span></li> <li><span>Lithuania </span></li> <li><span>Romania (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgl1iOlz_kQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Heat 1</a>)</span></li> <li><span>Serbia</span></li> <li><span>What’s on TV this weekend?</span></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/rubegoldberg/playlist/05fCUxEz6AvUpfwL7HJuIu" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Spotify Playlist</a></li> </ul> 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.

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]]> Episode 2: What is “Europe”? https://www.eurowhat.com/2 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36342 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 2 What is “Europe”? full 1 The EuroWhat? Podcast We discuss what "Europe" is, get acquainted with this year's hostesses, and get caught up with some of the selection processes. 45:38 no <p>On this week's episode of the <strong>EuroWhat Podcast</strong> 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.</p> <h3>What is “Europe”? Summary</h3> <ul> <li><span>What is Europe? (1:36)</span></li> <li>Eurovision hosts (6:33) - Announcement from <a href="https://eurovision.tv/story/hosts-for-eurovision-2018-revealed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>Eurovision.tv</span></a> </li> <li>Selection Updates (11:30)</li> <li>Lithuania</li> <li>Switzerland</li> <li>Czech Republic</li> <li>Belarus - Shenanigans reported by <a href="http://wiwibloggs.com/2018/01/15/belarus-six-acts-threaten-withdraw-alekseev/209359/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>Wiwiblogs</span></a> </li> <li>Norway</li> <li>Armenia</li> <li>What selections are we looking forward to? (40:05)</li> </ul> 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.

What is “Europe”? Summary

  • What is Europe? (1:36)
  • Eurovision hosts (6:33) - Announcement from Eurovision.tv
  • Selection Updates (11:30)
  • Lithuania
  • Switzerland
  • Czech Republic
  • Belarus - Shenanigans reported by Wiwiblogs
  • Norway
  • Armenia
  • What selections are we looking forward to? (40:05)

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What is “Europe”? Summary

  • What is Europe? (1:36)
  • Eurovision hosts (6:33) - Announcement from Eurovision.tv
  • Selection Updates (11:30)
  • Lithuania
  • Switzerland
  • Czech Republic
  • Belarus - Shenanigans reported by Wiwiblogs
  • Norway
  • Armenia
  • What selections are we looking forward to? (40:05)

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