web01.fireside.fm Wed, 13 May 2026 10:15:43 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews - Episodes Tagged with “Russia” https://www.eurowhat.com/tags/russia Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -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 284: "Joke" Entries https://www.eurowhat.com/284 3ca8c53e-f5a9-46b6-8bfb-1b62c2ccf2a6 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 284 "Joke" Entries full 9 The EuroWhat? Podcast Over-the-top costumes, silly phrases twisted to make catchy hooks, and a backdrop that is not always taken seriously can cause a lot of Eurovision hopefuls to be lumped (or perhaps dismissed) into the category of “joke entries.” We’ll explore some examples and try to “get it” in terms of what might be happening under the hood of these songs. Chris Molanphy from Slate’s Hit Parade will join us to help with analyzing the novelty of Eurovision entries. 33:19 no <p>Over-the-top costumes, silly phrases twisted to make catchy hooks, and a backdrop that is not always taken seriously can cause a lot of Eurovision hopefuls to be lumped (or perhaps dismissed) into the category of “joke entries.” We’ll explore some examples and try to “get it” in terms of what might be happening under the hood of these songs. Chris Molanphy from <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/hit-parade" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Slate’s Hit Parade</a> will join us to help with analyzing the novelty of Eurovision entries.</p> <h3>"Joke" Entries Summary</h3> <ul> <li>What is a novelty song? (1:19)</li> <li>Does "Europop" automatically mean "novelty"? (7:04)</li> <li>Eurovision Joke (or Novelty?) Entries (10:04)</li> <li>When Eurovision hits the Hot 100 (18:57)</li> </ul> <h3>Subscribe</h3> <p><strong>The EuroWhat? Podcast</strong> is available wherever you get your podcasts. <a href="https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Find your podcast app to subscribe here</a>.</p> <p>Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an <a href="mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">email</a> or reach out on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@eurowhat.bsky.social</a>.</p> <h3>Join the EuroWhat AV Club!</h3> <p>If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon</a>! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Special Guest: Chris Molanphy.</p> eurovision, eurovision song contest, novelty songs, joke entries, chris molanphy, abba, maneskin, Over-the-top costumes, silly phrases twisted to make catchy hooks, and a backdrop that is not always taken seriously can cause a lot of Eurovision hopefuls to be lumped (or perhaps dismissed) into the category of “joke entries.” We’ll explore some examples and try to “get it” in terms of what might be happening under the hood of these songs. Chris Molanphy from Slate’s Hit Parade will join us to help with analyzing the novelty of Eurovision entries.

"Joke" Entries Summary

  • What is a novelty song? (1:19)
  • Does "Europop" automatically mean "novelty"? (7:04)
  • Eurovision Joke (or Novelty?) Entries (10:04)
  • When Eurovision hits the Hot 100 (18:57)

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]]> Over-the-top costumes, silly phrases twisted to make catchy hooks, and a backdrop that is not always taken seriously can cause a lot of Eurovision hopefuls to be lumped (or perhaps dismissed) into the category of “joke entries.” We’ll explore some examples and try to “get it” in terms of what might be happening under the hood of these songs. Chris Molanphy from Slate’s Hit Parade will join us to help with analyzing the novelty of Eurovision entries.

"Joke" Entries Summary

  • What is a novelty song? (1:19)
  • Does "Europop" automatically mean "novelty"? (7:04)
  • Eurovision Joke (or Novelty?) Entries (10:04)
  • When Eurovision hits the Hot 100 (18:57)

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]]> Episode 275: Good to Go https://www.eurowhat.com/275 c42ad083-4708-4ef1-a700-6447b978a449 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 275 Good to Go full 8 The EuroWhat? Podcast Quite a bit has happened since we last checked in on Eurovision news. Executive Supervisor Martin Österdahl will be stepping down, there's a new head of the Reference Group, and we know which cities have made bids to host next year's competition. 23:56 no <p>Quite a bit has happened since we last checked in on Eurovision news. Executive Supervisor Martin Österdahl will be stepping down, there's a new head of the Reference Group, and we know which cities have made bids to host next year's competition.</p> <h3>Good to Go Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Eurovision Host City: Innsbruck vs Vienna (1:00)</li> <li>Martin Österdahl Steps Down (4:48)</li> <li>Have you joined the Eurowhat AV Club? (10:43)</li> <li>17 Participants so far for Eurovision 2026 (11:59)</li> <li>Eurovision YouTube: Non, Stop Hits (and Geoblock?) (21:17)</li> </ul> <h3>Subscribe</h3> <p><strong>The EuroWhat? Podcast</strong> is available wherever you get your podcasts. <a href="https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Find your podcast app to subscribe here</a>.</p> <p>Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an <a href="mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">email</a> or reach out on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@eurowhat.bsky.social</a>.</p> <h3>Join the EuroWhat AV Club!</h3> <p>If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon</a>! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.</p> <h3>Eurovision Podcast Podcrawl</h3> <p>What is the Eurovision Podcrawl? It's where the Eurovision podcast community picks a topic ("a year when a country first hosted Eurovision") and we all publish our episodes in our own styles. At the end of an episode, we'll point to the podcast with the next episode, and so on, through the summer! Here's the crawl:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>ESC Insight</strong>: <a href="https://escinsight.com/2025/06/18/eurovision-insight-podcast-the-eurovision-podcrawl-starts-in-cannes-1959/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">France 1959</a> </li> <li> <strong>Wind Machine Podcast</strong>: <a href="https://windmachinepodcast.com/2025/06/30/episode-103-1967-podcrawl-oh-vienna-and-the-barefooted-mistress-of-puppets/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Austria 1967</a> </li> <li> <strong>The EuroWhat? Podcast</strong>: <a href="https://www.eurowhat.com/274" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Yugoslavia 1990</a> </li> <li> <strong>Niall Points</strong>: <a href="https://niallpoints.com/2025/07/eurovision-podcrawl-riga-2003-dont-cry-gemini-lets-be-gay/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Latvia 2003</a> </li> <li> <strong>12 Points from America</strong>: Belgium 1987 (week of August 11)</li> <li> <strong>That Eurovision Site</strong>: Denmark 1964 (week of August 25)</li> <li> <strong>Douze Points</strong>: Azerbaijan 2012 (week of September 8) </li> </ul> eurovision, eurovision song contest, Martin Österdahl, vienna, innsbruck, youtube Quite a bit has happened since we last checked in on Eurovision news. Executive Supervisor Martin Österdahl will be stepping down, there's a new head of the Reference Group, and we know which cities have made bids to host next year's competition.

Good to Go Summary

  • Eurovision Host City: Innsbruck vs Vienna (1:00)
  • Martin Österdahl Steps Down (4:48)
  • Have you joined the Eurowhat AV Club? (10:43)
  • 17 Participants so far for Eurovision 2026 (11:59)
  • Eurovision YouTube: Non, Stop Hits (and Geoblock?) (21:17)

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Eurovision Podcast Podcrawl

What is the Eurovision Podcrawl? It's where the Eurovision podcast community picks a topic ("a year when a country first hosted Eurovision") and we all publish our episodes in our own styles. At the end of an episode, we'll point to the podcast with the next episode, and so on, through the summer! Here's the crawl:

  • ESC Insight: France 1959
  • Wind Machine Podcast: Austria 1967
  • The EuroWhat? Podcast: Yugoslavia 1990
  • Niall Points: Latvia 2003
  • 12 Points from America: Belgium 1987 (week of August 11)
  • That Eurovision Site: Denmark 1964 (week of August 25)
  • Douze Points: Azerbaijan 2012 (week of September 8)

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]]> Quite a bit has happened since we last checked in on Eurovision news. Executive Supervisor Martin Österdahl will be stepping down, there's a new head of the Reference Group, and we know which cities have made bids to host next year's competition.

Good to Go Summary

  • Eurovision Host City: Innsbruck vs Vienna (1:00)
  • Martin Österdahl Steps Down (4:48)
  • Have you joined the Eurowhat AV Club? (10:43)
  • 17 Participants so far for Eurovision 2026 (11:59)
  • Eurovision YouTube: Non, Stop Hits (and Geoblock?) (21:17)

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Eurovision Podcast Podcrawl

What is the Eurovision Podcrawl? It's where the Eurovision podcast community picks a topic ("a year when a country first hosted Eurovision") and we all publish our episodes in our own styles. At the end of an episode, we'll point to the podcast with the next episode, and so on, through the summer! Here's the crawl:

  • ESC Insight: France 1959
  • Wind Machine Podcast: Austria 1967
  • The EuroWhat? Podcast: Yugoslavia 1990
  • Niall Points: Latvia 2003
  • 12 Points from America: Belgium 1987 (week of August 11)
  • That Eurovision Site: Denmark 1964 (week of August 25)
  • Douze Points: Azerbaijan 2012 (week of September 8)

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]]> Episode 249: Pew Pew Pew https://www.eurowhat.com/249 d5824599-8acc-4b83-9445-e217ab1c08bf Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 249 Pew Pew Pew full 8 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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(!)? 59:34 no <p>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(!)?</p> <h3>Pew Pew Pew Summary</h3> <ul> <li>🗓️ In the Year 2000... (3:17)</li> <li>⛳️ Part I: Israel, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Estonia, France, Romania (7:07)</li> <li>🎤 Part II: Malta, Norway, Russia, Belgium, Cyprus, Iceland (17:30)</li> <li>🪽 Part III: Spain, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Croatia, Sweden, FYR Macedonia (27:49)</li> <li>🌟 Part IV: Finland, Latvia, Turkey, Ireland, Austria (41:34)</li> <li>🔢 Part V: The Results (51:12)</li> </ul> <h3>Subscribe</h3> <p><strong>The EuroWhat? Podcast</strong> is available wherever you get your podcasts. <a href="https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Find your podcast app to subscribe here</a>.</p> <p>Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an <a href="mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">email</a> or reach out on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@eurowhat.bsky.social</a>.</p> <h3>Join the EuroWhat AV Club!</h3> <p>If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon</a>! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. </p> eurovision, eurovision song contest, fly on the wings of love, olsen brothers 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(!)?

Pew Pew Pew Summary

  • 🗓️ In the Year 2000... (3:17)
  • ⛳️ Part I: Israel, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Estonia, France, Romania (7:07)
  • 🎤 Part II: Malta, Norway, Russia, Belgium, Cyprus, Iceland (17:30)
  • 🪽 Part III: Spain, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Croatia, Sweden, FYR Macedonia (27:49)
  • 🌟 Part IV: Finland, Latvia, Turkey, Ireland, Austria (41:34)
  • 🔢 Part V: The Results (51:12)

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]]> 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(!)?

Pew Pew Pew Summary

  • 🗓️ In the Year 2000... (3:17)
  • ⛳️ Part I: Israel, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Estonia, France, Romania (7:07)
  • 🎤 Part II: Malta, Norway, Russia, Belgium, Cyprus, Iceland (17:30)
  • 🪽 Part III: Spain, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Croatia, Sweden, FYR Macedonia (27:49)
  • 🌟 Part IV: Finland, Latvia, Turkey, Ireland, Austria (41:34)
  • 🔢 Part V: The Results (51:12)

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]]> Episode 246: Rockin' the Kremlin https://www.eurowhat.com/246 e3764bf9-a245-428e-a4f1-d2811c11eea3 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 246 Rockin' the Kremlin full 8 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 49:06 no <p>David Junk, originally from Ohio, was the first CEO of Universal Music Russia. In his memoir <em>Rocking the Kremlin'</em>, he and co-author Fred Bronson (from <em>Billboard Magazine</em>) share stories about the "Wild, Wild East", Eurovision, and the influence of western pop culture after the fall of the USSR.</p> <h3> <em>Rockin' the Kremlin</em> Summary</h3> <ul> <li>📖 What is Rockin' the Kremlin about? (3:23)</li> <li>🎶 Alsou, t.A.T.u., and Sergey Lazarev (10:33)</li> <li>🇺🇦 Building the Ukrainian Music Industry (32:46)</li> <li>📱Where to find David, Fred, and Rockin' the Kremlin (47:21)</li> </ul> <h3>Subscribe</h3> <p><strong>The EuroWhat? Podcast</strong> is available wherever you get your podcasts. <a href="https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Find your podcast app to subscribe here</a>.</p> <p>Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an <a href="mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">email</a> or reach out on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@eurowhat.bsky.social</a>.</p> <h3>Join the EuroWhat AV Club!</h3> <p>If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon</a>! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Special Guests: David Junk and Fred Bronson.</p> eurovision, eurovision song contest, rockin the kremlin, alsou, t.A.T.u, sergey lazarev, smash!!, universal music 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.

Rockin' the Kremlin Summary

  • 📖 What is Rockin' the Kremlin about? (3:23)
  • 🎶 Alsou, t.A.T.u., and Sergey Lazarev (10:33)
  • 🇺🇦 Building the Ukrainian Music Industry (32:46)
  • 📱Where to find David, Fred, and Rockin' the Kremlin (47:21)

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]]> 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.

Rockin' the Kremlin Summary

  • 📖 What is Rockin' the Kremlin about? (3:23)
  • 🎶 Alsou, t.A.T.u., and Sergey Lazarev (10:33)
  • 🇺🇦 Building the Ukrainian Music Industry (32:46)
  • 📱Where to find David, Fred, and Rockin' the Kremlin (47:21)

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]]> Episode 242: Eurovisionaries https://www.eurowhat.com/242 d221bce4-e147-42bd-894d-5f7a816aef7a Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 242 Eurovisionaries full 8 The EuroWhat? Podcast Dr. Zoë Jay returns to discuss Eurovisionaries, an academic research project investigating the ways Eurovision fans think about and practice forms of cultural diplomacy. 41:51 yes <p>Dr. Zoë Jay returns to discuss Eurovisionaries, an academic research project investigating the ways Eurovision fans think about and practice forms of cultural diplomacy.</p> <h3>Eurovisionaries Summary</h3> <ul> <li>What was the inspiration for the Eurovisionaries project? (3:16)</li> <li>How to define "political" (5:56)</li> <li>Eurovision's shift from "political" (2023) to "Political" (2024) (10:41)</li> <li>Initial findings from speaking with the Eurofandom (15:31)</li> <li>Politics, cultural relations, and social media (20:45)</li> <li>What is the goal of the Eurovisionaries project? (23:24)</li> <li>Engagement from non-participating countries (32:00)</li> <li>How to get involved with research (39:10)</li> </ul> <h3>Subscribe</h3> <p><strong>The EuroWhat? Podcast</strong> is available wherever you get your podcasts. <a href="https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Find your podcast app to subscribe here</a>.</p> <p>Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an <a href="mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">email</a> or reach out on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@eurowhat.bsky.social</a>.</p> <h3>Join the EuroWhat AV Club!</h3> <p>If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon</a>! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Special Guest: Zoë Jay.</p> eurovision, eurovision song contest Dr. Zoë Jay returns to discuss Eurovisionaries, an academic research project investigating the ways Eurovision fans think about and practice forms of cultural diplomacy.

Eurovisionaries Summary

  • What was the inspiration for the Eurovisionaries project? (3:16)
  • How to define "political" (5:56)
  • Eurovision's shift from "political" (2023) to "Political" (2024) (10:41)
  • Initial findings from speaking with the Eurofandom (15:31)
  • Politics, cultural relations, and social media (20:45)
  • What is the goal of the Eurovisionaries project? (23:24)
  • Engagement from non-participating countries (32:00)
  • How to get involved with research (39:10)

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]]> Dr. Zoë Jay returns to discuss Eurovisionaries, an academic research project investigating the ways Eurovision fans think about and practice forms of cultural diplomacy.

Eurovisionaries Summary

  • What was the inspiration for the Eurovisionaries project? (3:16)
  • How to define "political" (5:56)
  • Eurovision's shift from "political" (2023) to "Political" (2024) (10:41)
  • Initial findings from speaking with the Eurofandom (15:31)
  • Politics, cultural relations, and social media (20:45)
  • What is the goal of the Eurovisionaries project? (23:24)
  • Engagement from non-participating countries (32:00)
  • How to get involved with research (39:10)

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]]> Episode 200: PopCon 2023 https://www.eurowhat.com/200 3aecd438-3b9b-4582-bcff-560581baafae Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 200 PopCon 2023 full 6 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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 1:13:40 no <p>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. </p> <p>When 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. </p> <p>What 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?</p> <h3>PopCon 2023 Summary</h3> <ul> <li>What is Eurovision? (8:43)</li> <li>A Big Tent (12:07)</li> <li>An Interlude About Digital Streaming Technology (13:10)</li> <li>It 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)</li> <li>#EurovisionAgain (28:57)</li> <li>Back for Good (35:02)</li> <li> <em>Eurovision Song Contest: The Legend of Fire Saga</em> (40:28)</li> <li>Televising Covid (42:08)</li> <li>New Engagement Opportunities (50:41)</li> <li>The Covid Bubble (53:30)</li> <li>The Grand Final (1:02:46)</li> <li>Eurovision Around the World (1:08:53)</li> </ul> <p>Thank 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!</p> <h3>Subscribe</h3> <p><strong>The EuroWhat? Podcast</strong> is available wherever you get your podcasts. <a href="https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Find your podcast app to subscribe here</a>.</p> <p>Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an <a href="mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">email</a>, reach out on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/eurowhat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@eurowhat</a>, or give us a toot on <a href="https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mastodon</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Over on Patreon</a>, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the <strong>Eurowhat AV Club</strong> and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support! </p> eurovision, eurovision song contest, maneskin, duncan laurence, pandemic, canceled, dadi freyr, rotterdam, nil points 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.

When 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.

What 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?

PopCon 2023 Summary

  • What is Eurovision? (8:43)
  • A Big Tent (12:07)
  • An Interlude About Digital Streaming Technology (13:10)
  • It 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)
  • #EurovisionAgain (28:57)
  • Back for Good (35:02)
  • Eurovision Song Contest: The Legend of Fire Saga (40:28)
  • Televising Covid (42:08)
  • New Engagement Opportunities (50:41)
  • The Covid Bubble (53:30)
  • The Grand Final (1:02:46)
  • Eurovision Around the World (1:08:53)

Thank 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!

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]]> 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.

When 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.

What 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?

PopCon 2023 Summary

  • What is Eurovision? (8:43)
  • A Big Tent (12:07)
  • An Interlude About Digital Streaming Technology (13:10)
  • It 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)
  • #EurovisionAgain (28:57)
  • Back for Good (35:02)
  • Eurovision Song Contest: The Legend of Fire Saga (40:28)
  • Televising Covid (42:08)
  • New Engagement Opportunities (50:41)
  • The Covid Bubble (53:30)
  • The Grand Final (1:02:46)
  • Eurovision Around the World (1:08:53)

Thank 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!

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]]> Episode 167: Welcome to Ukraine https://www.eurowhat.com/167 3c405dd2-c7f7-4f95-958f-2f6ff2603207 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 167 Welcome to Ukraine full 6 The EuroWhat? Podcast Happy Eurovision New Year! As preparations for 2023 begin, we explore defending champion Ukraine's Eurovision journey over the last 20 years. 46:23 no <p>Happy Eurovision New Year! As preparations for 2023 begin, we explore defending champion Ukraine's Eurovision journey over the last 20 years.</p> <h3>Welcome to Ukraine Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Host City When? 2023 Rules Edition (2:23)</li> <li>Sara James advances to <em>America's Got Talent</em> Finals (5:30)</li> <li>Cosa Sta Facendo Måneskin? MTV VMAs Edition (7:21)</li> <li>"SNAP" Chat: Hot 100 Edition (11:10)</li> <li>Welcome to Ukraine (12:33)</li> <li>Act I: Ukraine Enters the Eurovision Chat (14:39)</li> <li>Act II: Maximizing the Maximalism (21:05)</li> <li>Act III: Crimea (31:46)</li> <li>Favorites and Hopes for 2023 (40:38)</li> </ul> <h3>Subscribe</h3> <p><strong>The EuroWhat? Podcast</strong> is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to <a href="https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">subscribe to the show here</a>.</p> <p>Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an <a href="mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">email</a> or find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/eurowhat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@eurowhat</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Become a Patron!</a> Patrons get access to our bonus podcast <strong>Just ASCing Questions</strong>. </p> eurovision, eurovision new year, Måneskin, Snap, America's Got Talent, Sara James, VMAs, Crimea Happy Eurovision New Year! As preparations for 2023 begin, we explore defending champion Ukraine's Eurovision journey over the last 20 years.

Welcome to Ukraine Summary

  • Host City When? 2023 Rules Edition (2:23)
  • Sara James advances to America's Got Talent Finals (5:30)
  • Cosa Sta Facendo Måneskin? MTV VMAs Edition (7:21)
  • "SNAP" Chat: Hot 100 Edition (11:10)
  • Welcome to Ukraine (12:33)
  • Act I: Ukraine Enters the Eurovision Chat (14:39)
  • Act II: Maximizing the Maximalism (21:05)
  • Act III: Crimea (31:46)
  • Favorites and Hopes for 2023 (40:38)

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]]> Happy Eurovision New Year! As preparations for 2023 begin, we explore defending champion Ukraine's Eurovision journey over the last 20 years.

Welcome to Ukraine Summary

  • Host City When? 2023 Rules Edition (2:23)
  • Sara James advances to America's Got Talent Finals (5:30)
  • Cosa Sta Facendo Måneskin? MTV VMAs Edition (7:21)
  • "SNAP" Chat: Hot 100 Edition (11:10)
  • Welcome to Ukraine (12:33)
  • Act I: Ukraine Enters the Eurovision Chat (14:39)
  • Act II: Maximizing the Maximalism (21:05)
  • Act III: Crimea (31:46)
  • Favorites and Hopes for 2023 (40:38)

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]]> Episode 161: Trivial Pursuits https://www.eurowhat.com/161 39587e81-740b-4762-858c-c7647067e985 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 161 Trivial Pursuits full 5 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 38:14 no <p>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.</p> <h3>Trivial Pursuits Summary</h3> <ul> <li>News: Russia suspended (for realsies), Kalush Orchestra sells trophy, Cyprus using All Together Now (1:21)</li> <li>Eurovision Learned League 1DS (4:43)</li> <li>Welcome, Alex McMillan! (7:22)</li> <li>How does one become a quiz show writer? (12:18)</li> <li>How do you distill a body of knowledge into something manageable? (18:01)</li> <li>Differences in UK Quiz Writing and US Quiz Writing (26:25)</li> <li>What is the distinction between Trivia and Minutia? (31:49)</li> </ul> <h3>Subscribe</h3> <p><strong>The EuroWhat? Podcast</strong> is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to <a href="https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">subscribe to the show here</a>.</p> <p>Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an <a href="mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">email</a> or find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/eurowhat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@eurowhat</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Become a Patron!</a> Patrons get access to our bonus podcast <strong>Just ASCing Questions</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Cover Photo:</strong> <a href="https://unsplash.com/@seanbenesh?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sean Benesh</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/trivia?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Unsplash</a> Special Guest: Alex McMillan.</p> eurovision, eurovision song contest, esc, Måneskin, kalush orchestra, trivia, eurovision podcast, only connect 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.

Trivial Pursuits Summary

  • News: Russia suspended (for realsies), Kalush Orchestra sells trophy, Cyprus using All Together Now (1:21)
  • Eurovision Learned League 1DS (4:43)
  • Welcome, Alex McMillan! (7:22)
  • How does one become a quiz show writer? (12:18)
  • How do you distill a body of knowledge into something manageable? (18:01)
  • Differences in UK Quiz Writing and US Quiz Writing (26:25)
  • What is the distinction between Trivia and Minutia? (31:49)

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]]> 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.

Trivial Pursuits Summary

  • News: Russia suspended (for realsies), Kalush Orchestra sells trophy, Cyprus using All Together Now (1:21)
  • Eurovision Learned League 1DS (4:43)
  • Welcome, Alex McMillan! (7:22)
  • How does one become a quiz show writer? (12:18)
  • How do you distill a body of knowledge into something manageable? (18:01)
  • Differences in UK Quiz Writing and US Quiz Writing (26:25)
  • What is the distinction between Trivia and Minutia? (31:49)

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]]> Episode 146: Україна https://www.eurowhat.com/146 f649b870-fa20-4b4c-b5c1-eca24c5b775e Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 146 Україна full 5 The EuroWhat? Podcast We stand with Ukraine. 33:27 no <p>We stand with Ukraine.</p> <h3>Україна Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Eurovision Response to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine (1:31)</li> <li>Eurovision in the Wild: David Byrne Edition (7:02)</li> <li>Australia Decides on Sheldon Riley's "Not the Same" (9:15)</li> <li>The Rasmus wins Finland's UMK with "Jezebel" (15:49)</li> <li>More Super Saturdays: Iceland, Sweden, France, Romania, and more (20:45)</li> </ul> <h3>Spotify Playlists</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Lc19haW2ZINm7MX6VWrb2?si=805cedcbe1084b90" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision Selection Season 2022</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5jx73fNIBsTO8alQvTy9qz?si=538762591ef54170" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">EuroWhat Podcast</a></li> </ul> <h3>Subscribe</h3> <p><strong>The EuroWhat? Podcast</strong> is available wherever you get your podcasts. When you <a href="https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">subscribe</a>, please rate and review us. We welcome your feedback and the ratings will help other Eurovision fans find us.</p> <p>Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an <a href="mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">email</a> or find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/eurowhat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@eurowhat</a>. </p> eurovision, eurovision song contest, esc, Måneskin We stand with Ukraine.

Україна Summary

  • Eurovision Response to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine (1:31)
  • Eurovision in the Wild: David Byrne Edition (7:02)
  • Australia Decides on Sheldon Riley's "Not the Same" (9:15)
  • The Rasmus wins Finland's UMK with "Jezebel" (15:49)
  • More Super Saturdays: Iceland, Sweden, France, Romania, and more (20:45)

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]]> We stand with Ukraine.

Україна Summary

  • Eurovision Response to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine (1:31)
  • Eurovision in the Wild: David Byrne Edition (7:02)
  • Australia Decides on Sheldon Riley's "Not the Same" (9:15)
  • The Rasmus wins Finland's UMK with "Jezebel" (15:49)
  • More Super Saturdays: Iceland, Sweden, France, Romania, and more (20:45)

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]]> Episode 134: Belarus https://www.eurowhat.com/134 9eb17aac-051b-4c23-8c33-0f383ba8b2cc Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 134 Belarus full 5 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 32:15 no <p>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.</p> <h3>Belarus Summary</h3> <ul> <li>News: Australia, Germany, American Song Contest, ESC Top 250 (1:11)</li> <li>A Brief History of Belarus (6:33)</li> <li>Belarus at Eurovision (14:22)</li> <li>Belarus Today (28:49)</li> </ul> <h3>Subscribe</h3> <p><strong>The EuroWhat? Podcast</strong> 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.</p> <p>Want to support the show? Join our <a href="https://patreon.com/eurowhat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Patreon</a>! Listener support has helped with getting episode transcriptions and refreshing <a href="https://eurowhat.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">our website</a>.</p> <p>Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an <a href="mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">email</a> or find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/eurowhat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@eurowhat</a>. </p> eurovision, eurovision song contest, esc, eurovision podcast, i love belarus 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.

Belarus Summary

  • News: Australia, Germany, American Song Contest, ESC Top 250 (1:11)
  • A Brief History of Belarus (6:33)
  • Belarus at Eurovision (14:22)
  • Belarus Today (28:49)

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Belarus Summary

  • News: Australia, Germany, American Song Contest, ESC Top 250 (1:11)
  • A Brief History of Belarus (6:33)
  • Belarus at Eurovision (14:22)
  • Belarus Today (28:49)

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]]> Episode 127: New Wave https://www.eurowhat.com/127 4ea994f1-0d64-4293-9d07-611539b04c16 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 23:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 127 New Wave full 4 The EuroWhat? Podcast New Wave has been part of the music competition journey for many Eurovision contestants. We take a look at the contest's history. 32:34 no <p>New Wave has been part of the music competition journey for many Eurovision contestants. We take a look at the contest's history.</p> <h3>New Wave Summary</h3> <ul> <li>News: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxXIq5xEWk&amp;t=5s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision Again 2006 HD</a>, Måneskin cracks the US Top 40, Spain visits Benidorm (0:50)</li> <li>Birth of a New Wave (6:33)</li> <li>How It Works (11:37)</li> <li>SMASH!! and Other Alumni (14:49)</li> <li>"Russian" New Wave (21:27)</li> <li>2021 Info (25:55)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li>Cover art: Andres Putting (all) | Eurovision.tv</li> <li> <a href="https://newwavestars.eu/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">New Wave</a> homepage</li> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/signoracody/status/1113771809403539456" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Italian Kidz Bop is called Filling the Music</a> (Twitter)</li> <li> <a href="https://share.descript.com/view/YZSydqVvKUJ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Episode Transcript</a> (Descript)</li> </ul> eurovision, eurovision song contest, esc New Wave has been part of the music competition journey for many Eurovision contestants. We take a look at the contest's history.

New Wave Summary

  • News: Eurovision Again 2006 HD, Måneskin cracks the US Top 40, Spain visits Benidorm (0:50)
  • Birth of a New Wave (6:33)
  • How It Works (11:37)
  • SMASH!! and Other Alumni (14:49)
  • "Russian" New Wave (21:27)
  • 2021 Info (25:55)

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New Wave Summary

  • News: Eurovision Again 2006 HD, Måneskin cracks the US Top 40, Spain visits Benidorm (0:50)
  • Birth of a New Wave (6:33)
  • How It Works (11:37)
  • SMASH!! and Other Alumni (14:49)
  • "Russian" New Wave (21:27)
  • 2021 Info (25:55)

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]]> Episode 123: Live on Tape https://www.eurowhat.com/123 https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38302 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 123 Live on Tape full 4 The EuroWhat? Podcast Bre Booker joins us to discuss the pre-recorded Live on Tape performances from the 2021 Eurovision Song Celebration YouTube specials. 39:46 no <p>Bre Booker joins us to discuss the pre-recorded Live on Tape performances from the 2021 Eurovision Song Celebration YouTube specials.</p> <h3>Live on Tape Summary</h3> <ul> <li>News Desk (2:48)</li> <li>Welcome, Bre Booker! (8:14)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.americansongsubmissions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">American Song Contest Submissions</a> Open (11:10)</li> <li>Eurovision Song Celebration Live on Tape Performances (14:11)</li> <li>Would Eurovision Plan D have worked? (34:07)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li>Cover art: EBU | Thomas Hanses</li> <li>Eurovision Song Celebration <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOHwiWElR1A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Part 1</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFwGuT3q21s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Part 2</a> (Both geoblocked in US)</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcH3hdz8Eks" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Madcon performs "Glow" at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final</a></li> <li> <a href="http://eurowhat.com/23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">#23 That's How You AI a Song</a> (Discussion of Father Ted) Special Guest: Bre B..</li> </ul> eurovision, eurovision song contest, esc, live to tape, rotterdam, open up Bre Booker joins us to discuss the pre-recorded Live on Tape performances from the 2021 Eurovision Song Celebration YouTube specials.

Live on Tape Summary

  • News Desk (2:48)
  • Welcome, Bre Booker! (8:14)
  • American Song Contest Submissions Open (11:10)
  • Eurovision Song Celebration Live on Tape Performances (14:11)
  • Would Eurovision Plan D have worked? (34:07)

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Live on Tape Summary

  • News Desk (2:48)
  • Welcome, Bre Booker! (8:14)
  • American Song Contest Submissions Open (11:10)
  • Eurovision Song Celebration Live on Tape Performances (14:11)
  • Would Eurovision Plan D have worked? (34:07)

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]]> Episode 122: Revised Head Canon https://www.eurowhat.com/122 https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38288 Tue, 25 May 2021 11:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 122 Revised Head Canon full 4 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 40:23 no <p>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.</p> <h3>Revised Head Canon Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Welcome back, Ryan!</li> <li>Grand Final Thoughts and Stats (8:12)</li> <li>Semi-Final 1 Stats (16:42)</li> <li>Semi-Final 2 Stats (23:58)</li> <li>Final Thoughts (35:37)</li> </ul> <h2>Links</h2> <p></p><ul> <br> <li>Cover art: NPO | NOS | AVROTROS | Nathan Reinds</li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://share.descript.com/view/TYjoAb2D19B" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Episode Transcript</a> (Thanks, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/eurowhat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Patreon supporters</a>!)</li> <br> <li><a href="https://eurowhat.com/watch" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?</a></li> <br> </ul> Special Guest: Ryan Brazell. 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.

Revised Head Canon Summary

  • Welcome back, Ryan!
  • Grand Final Thoughts and Stats (8:12)
  • Semi-Final 1 Stats (16:42)
  • Semi-Final 2 Stats (23:58)
  • Final Thoughts (35:37)

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Revised Head Canon Summary

  • Welcome back, Ryan!
  • Grand Final Thoughts and Stats (8:12)
  • Semi-Final 1 Stats (16:42)
  • Semi-Final 2 Stats (23:58)
  • Final Thoughts (35:37)

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]]> Episode 121: Eurovision 2021 Grand Final Preview https://www.eurowhat.com/121 https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38240 Fri, 21 May 2021 09:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 121 Eurovision 2021 Grand Final Preview full 4 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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? 22:52 no <p>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?</p> <h3>Eurovision 2021 Grand Final Preview Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Discovering Peacock will be carrying Eurovision</li> <li><a href="https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/watch-eurovision-song-contest/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?</a></li> <li>First Semi-Final (3:22)</li> <li>Second Semi-Final (7:23)</li> <li>Grand Final Thoughts (13:38)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li>Cover art: EBU | Andres Putting</li> <li>Spotify Playlists: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NQxTJxchxvmNnRcxKNg0u" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision 2021</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zZmNCRhxlZluO2AKNnEug" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">First Semi-Final</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZW4VwRoJwPHRs9kXOhyIS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Second Semi-Final</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Selection Season</a> </li> <li><a href="https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision 2021 Contest Page</a></li> </ul> 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?

Eurovision 2021 Grand Final Preview Summary

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Eurovision 2021 Grand Final Preview Summary

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]]> Episode 120: Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final Preview https://www.eurowhat.com/120 https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38237 Sun, 16 May 2021 23:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 120 Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final Preview full 4 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 25:40 no <p>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.</p> <h3>Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final Preview Summary</h3> <ul> <li>News <ul> <li>The American Song Contest</li> <li><a href="https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/watch-eurovision-song-contest/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?</a></li> <li>Rehearsals: Covid Incidents (No Spoilers)</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Semi-Final 1 Predictions (6:36)</li> <br> <li>Semi-Final 2 Predictions (15:25)</li> <br> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li>Cover art: NPO/NOS/AVROTROS Nathan Reinds</li> <li> <a href="https://share.descript.com/view/vOeSDZ0yUNO" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Episode transcript</a> (Thanks, <a href="http://patreon.com/eurowhat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Patreon</a> supporters!)</li> <li>Spotify Playlists: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NQxTJxchxvmNnRcxKNg0u" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision 2021</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zZmNCRhxlZluO2AKNnEug" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">First Semi-Final</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZW4VwRoJwPHRs9kXOhyIS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Second Semi-Final</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VtI7AXLVJCG8PiKpw3Oy4?si=TbJ044hqQ2Ku1cgymDhEBw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Selection Season</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision 2021 Contest Page</a> <ul> <li>Semi-Final 1 Review Episodes <ul> <li><a href="https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/03/30/113-container-ship-of-love/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">113: Container Ship of Love</a></li> <li><a href="https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/06/114-satans-glowup/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">114: Satan's Glowup</a></li> <li><a href="https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/13/115-will-it-play-in-winnipeg/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">115: Will It Play in Winnipeg?</a></li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Semi-Final 2 Review Episodes <ul> <li><a href="https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/20/116-me-in-grease/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">116: Me in Grease!</a></li> <li><a href="https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/04/27/117-cake-or-death/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">117: Cake or Death</a></li> <li><a href="https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/05/04/118-over-egged-pudding/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">118: Over-Egged Pudding</a></li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>The Big 5 + The Netherlands: <a href="https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2021/05/11/119-critical-condition/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">119: Critical Condition</a><br> </li> <br> </ul> <br> </li> <br> </ul> 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.

Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final Preview Summary

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Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final Preview Summary

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]]> Episode 113: Container Ship of Love https://www.eurowhat.com/113 https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38150 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 113 Container Ship of Love full 4 The EuroWhat? Podcast A container ship of 39 songs heads to Eurovision! Chris King joins us to discuss Australia, Ireland, Lithuania, North Macedonia, and Russia. 43:21 no <p>A container ship of <del>40</del> 39 songs heads to Rotterdam for Eurovision 2021! Chris King joins us to discuss entries from Australia, Ireland, Lithuania, North Macedonia, and Russia.</p> <h3>Container Ship of Love Summary</h3> <ul> <li>News (1:04) <ul> <li>We have a <a href="https://patreon.com/eurowhat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Patreon</a> now!</li> <li>Belarus out</li> <li>Rock the Roof</li> <li>Eurovision Spain Online PreParty April 24</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Welcome back, Chris King! (6:26) <ul> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/ckingsc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@ckingsc</a> on Twitter</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final 1 Part 1 <ul> <li>Australia - Montaigne - "Technicolour" (7:27) <ul> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/actualmontaigne/status/1373236639246413826?s=20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"metal peach embodies technicolour"</a> (Twitter)</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Ireland - Lesley Roy - "Maps" (15:36) <ul> <li> <a href="http://popdirt.com/tag/lesley-roy/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PopDirt's Lesley Roy archive circa 2009</a> (PopDirt)</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Lithuania - The ROOP - "Discoteque" (21:10) <ul> <li> <a href="https://youtu.be/QpQi1xJv-Vc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Yo Gabba Gabba</a> dancing with Mya (YouTube)</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>North Macedonia - Vasil - "Here I Stand" (27:36) <ul> <li> <a href="https://youtu.be/B27ORUHlp6E" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><em>Honeyland</em></a> trailer (YouTube)</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Russia - Manizha - "Russian Woman" (33:12) <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-56501561" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Russia's Tajik-born Eurovision star on the abuse she's received</a> (BBC)</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> </ul> <br> </li> <br> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li>Cover art <ul> <li>Top row: Jess Gleeson | Martin Trajanovski | Egor Shabanov</li> <li>Bottom row: Vaidas Jokubauskas | Ruth Medjber</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://share.descript.com/view/NaAla805e4X" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Episode Transcript</a> (Descript)</li> <br> <li>Spotify Playlists: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NQxTJxchxvmNnRcxKNg0u" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision 2021</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zZmNCRhxlZluO2AKNnEug" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">First Semi-Final</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZW4VwRoJwPHRs9kXOhyIS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Second Semi-Final</a><br> </li> <br> <li><a href="https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/rotterdam-2021/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision 2021 Contest Page</a></li> <br> </ul> Special Guest: Chris King. 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.

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Container Ship of Love Summary

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]]> Episode 112: A Whole Thing https://www.eurowhat.com/112 https://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38141 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 112 A Whole Thing full 4 The EuroWhat? Podcast All Eurovision 2021 songs are in! (Except Belarus... that's a whole thing...). We discuss the latest entries and think about promo season. 24:29 no <p>All Eurovision 2021 songs are in! (Except Belarus... that's a whole thing...) We discuss the latest entries and think about promo season.</p> <h3>A Whole Thing Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Selection season is over! (1:48) <ul> <li>Azerbaijan salutes(?) "Mata Hari"</li> <li>Georgia's Tornike sings to "You"</li> <li>Is Malta #DestinedForGreatness with "Je Me Casse"?</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Controversies (it's a whole thing...): North Macedonia, Russia, Belarus (11:40)</li> <br> <li>What does Eurovision promo season look like for 2021? (16:22)</li> <br> <li>Announcement: <a href="https://pateron.com/eurowhat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">We've launched a Patreon</a>! (22:59)</li> <br> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li>Cover art: <a href="https://eurovision.tv/mediacentre/gallery/destiny-malta-2021" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Carlton Agus</a> | <a href="https://eurovision.tv/mediacentre/gallery/efendi-azerbaijan-2021" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">İctimai Television (İTV)</a> | <a href="https://eurovision.tv/mediacentre/gallery/tornike-kipiani-georgia-2021" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Giorgi Tsaava</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/354D6BCVpDEnLTEUTODEsv?si=iO5a2J0yTryXkR6GdqlxCg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Denmark</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/4uGtwWbp924QRrU8crE9ko" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Portugal</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56fwF4kTol3m4FDSMS46Ou?si=eLIoa13qRMiDIeah-pQNYw" 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.whatelseison.tv/blog/2020/12/01/99-merry-fikmas/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">#99: Merry FiKmas</a></li> </ul> All Eurovision 2021 songs are in! (Except Belarus... that's a whole thing...) We discuss the latest entries and think about promo season.

A Whole Thing Summary

  • Selection season is over! (1:48)
    • Azerbaijan salutes(?) "Mata Hari"
    • Georgia's Tornike sings to "You"
    • Is Malta #DestinedForGreatness with "Je Me Casse"?


  • Controversies (it's a whole thing...): North Macedonia, Russia, Belarus (11:40)

  • What does Eurovision promo season look like for 2021? (16:22)

  • Announcement: We've launched a Patreon! (22:59)

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A Whole Thing Summary

  • Selection season is over! (1:48)
    • Azerbaijan salutes(?) "Mata Hari"
    • Georgia's Tornike sings to "You"
    • Is Malta #DestinedForGreatness with "Je Me Casse"?


  • Controversies (it's a whole thing...): North Macedonia, Russia, Belarus (11:40)

  • What does Eurovision promo season look like for 2021? (16:22)

  • Announcement: We've launched a Patreon! (22:59)

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]]> Episode 110: Oops! All Songs! https://www.eurowhat.com/110 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38082 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 110 Oops! All Songs! full 4 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 54:54 no <p>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.</p> <h3>Oops! All Songs! Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Songs Dropping All Over Thursday and Friday <ul> <li>Belgium is "The Wrong Place" for Hooverphonic (1:57)</li> <li>Remember Romania's Roxen? She has "Amnesia" (5:13)</li> <li>The Netherlands gives "Birth of a New Age" from Jeangu Macrooy (8:02)</li> <li>Philipp 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)</li> <li>Australia's Montaigne sees in "Technicolour" (19:11)</li> <li>Serbia goes "Loco Loco" for Hurricane (22:04)</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Super Saturday 2: The Revenge! <ul> <li>Uku Suviste is "The Lucky One" to win Estonia Eesti Laul (25:48)</li> <li>Denmark goes retro with Fyr Og Flamme's  "Øve Os På Hinanden" (29:32)</li> <li>The Black Mamba's "Love is on My Side" wins Portugal's Festival da Canção (33:57)</li> <li>Italy's Sanremo rocks out with Måneskin's "Zitti e Buoni" (36:39)</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>MOAR SONGS <ul> <li>Flo Rida joins Senhit for San Marino's "Adrenalina" (42:32)</li> <li>Russia's surprise national final picks Manizha's "Russian Woman" (46:20)</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Next week: Sweden's Melfest final and Oops! Even more songs! (51:33)</li> <br> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <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/354D6BCVpDEnLTEUTODEsv?si=iO5a2J0yTryXkR6GdqlxCg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Denmark</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/1ZXun80LUcEw3XgpQsvv7M?si=QQXedbWoSECNJmTwEREhKw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Italy</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/4uGtwWbp924QRrU8crE9ko?si=eJCrupC0ROmluH5GDPUNjw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Portugal</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56fwF4kTol3m4FDSMS46Ou?si=eLIoa13qRMiDIeah-pQNYw" 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>Intro audio clip: <a href="https://twitter.com/Xarlable/status/1110235433487732736" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@Xarlable</a> (Twitter)</li> </ul> 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.

Oops! All Songs! Summary

  • Songs Dropping All Over Thursday and Friday
    • Belgium is "The Wrong Place" for Hooverphonic (1:57)
    • Remember Romania's Roxen? She has "Amnesia" (5:13)
    • The Netherlands gives "Birth of a New Age" from Jeangu Macrooy (8:02)
    • Philipp 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)
    • Australia's Montaigne sees in "Technicolour" (19:11)
    • Serbia goes "Loco Loco" for Hurricane (22:04)


  • Super Saturday 2: The Revenge!

    • Uku Suviste is "The Lucky One" to win Estonia Eesti Laul (25:48)
    • Denmark goes retro with Fyr Og Flamme's  "Øve Os På Hinanden" (29:32)
    • The Black Mamba's "Love is on My Side" wins Portugal's Festival da Canção (33:57)
    • Italy's Sanremo rocks out with Måneskin's "Zitti e Buoni" (36:39)


  • MOAR SONGS

    • Flo Rida joins Senhit for San Marino's "Adrenalina" (42:32)
    • Russia's surprise national final picks Manizha's "Russian Woman" (46:20)


  • Next week: Sweden's Melfest final and Oops! Even more songs! (51:33)

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]]> 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.

Oops! All Songs! Summary

  • Songs Dropping All Over Thursday and Friday
    • Belgium is "The Wrong Place" for Hooverphonic (1:57)
    • Remember Romania's Roxen? She has "Amnesia" (5:13)
    • The Netherlands gives "Birth of a New Age" from Jeangu Macrooy (8:02)
    • Philipp 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)
    • Australia's Montaigne sees in "Technicolour" (19:11)
    • Serbia goes "Loco Loco" for Hurricane (22:04)


  • Super Saturday 2: The Revenge!

    • Uku Suviste is "The Lucky One" to win Estonia Eesti Laul (25:48)
    • Denmark goes retro with Fyr Og Flamme's  "Øve Os På Hinanden" (29:32)
    • The Black Mamba's "Love is on My Side" wins Portugal's Festival da Canção (33:57)
    • Italy's Sanremo rocks out with Måneskin's "Zitti e Buoni" (36:39)


  • MOAR SONGS

    • Flo Rida joins Senhit for San Marino's "Adrenalina" (42:32)
    • Russia's surprise national final picks Manizha's "Russian Woman" (46:20)


  • Next week: Sweden's Melfest final and Oops! Even more songs! (51:33)

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]]> Episode 109: Eye of the Hurricane https://www.eurowhat.com/109 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=38061 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 109 Eye of the Hurricane full 4 The EuroWhat? Podcast It's the calm before a hurricane of Eurovision entries washes ashore for 2021. We give Cyprus, Germany, Ireland, and Slovenia a first listen. 38:10 no <p>It's the calm before a hurricane of Eurovision entries washes ashore for 2021. We give Cyprus, Germany, Ireland, and Slovenia a first listen.</p> <h3>Eye of the Hurricane Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Song Drops <ul> <li>Cyprus summons "El Diablo" (1:54)</li> <li>Germany says "I Don't Feel Hate" (8:31)</li> <li>Ireland opens up its "Maps" (14:49)</li> <li>Slovenia: can I get an "Amen"? (17:53)</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Weekend Recaps <ul> <li>Sweden's Melodifestivalen Heat 4 (21:00)</li> <li>Portugal's Festival da Canção Semi-Final 2 (24:49)</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Coming Up This Week (28:16) <ul> <li>Tuesday: Italy's 71st Sanremo Music Festival starts</li> <li>Thursday: Moldova, Netherlands, and (maybe?) Belarus Drop Songs</li> <li>Saturday: Estonia's Eesti Laul Final, Denmark's Melodi Grand Prix, Daði Freyr documentary on Iceland's RUV</li> <li>Monday: Russia's surprise national final; Senhit's <a href="https://youtu.be/U07NVYtF2QY" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Freaky Trip to Rotterdam concludes</a> with San Marino's song</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li>Cover photo RTVSLO</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/354D6BCVpDEnLTEUTODEsv?si=iO5a2J0yTryXkR6GdqlxCg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Denmark</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/4uGtwWbp924QRrU8crE9ko?si=UcEnExu_SOWpNSopa0Jvng" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Portugal</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56fwF4kTol3m4FDSMS46Ou?si=eLIoa13qRMiDIeah-pQNYw" 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://youtu.be/lPPhb49rrRk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Zara Larsson's "Love Me Land"</a> (YouTube)</li> </ul> It's the calm before a hurricane of Eurovision entries washes ashore for 2021. We give Cyprus, Germany, Ireland, and Slovenia a first listen.

Eye of the Hurricane Summary

  • Song Drops
    • Cyprus summons "El Diablo" (1:54)
    • Germany says "I Don't Feel Hate" (8:31)
    • Ireland opens up its "Maps" (14:49)
    • Slovenia: can I get an "Amen"? (17:53)


  • Weekend Recaps

    • Sweden's Melodifestivalen Heat 4 (21:00)
    • Portugal's Festival da Canção Semi-Final 2 (24:49)


  • Coming Up This Week (28:16)

    • Tuesday: Italy's 71st Sanremo Music Festival starts
    • Thursday: Moldova, Netherlands, and (maybe?) Belarus Drop Songs
    • Saturday: Estonia's Eesti Laul Final, Denmark's Melodi Grand Prix, Daði Freyr documentary on Iceland's RUV
    • Monday: Russia's surprise national final; Senhit's Freaky Trip to Rotterdam concludes with San Marino's song


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]]> It's the calm before a hurricane of Eurovision entries washes ashore for 2021. We give Cyprus, Germany, Ireland, and Slovenia a first listen.

Eye of the Hurricane Summary

  • Song Drops
    • Cyprus summons "El Diablo" (1:54)
    • Germany says "I Don't Feel Hate" (8:31)
    • Ireland opens up its "Maps" (14:49)
    • Slovenia: can I get an "Amen"? (17:53)


  • Weekend Recaps

    • Sweden's Melodifestivalen Heat 4 (21:00)
    • Portugal's Festival da Canção Semi-Final 2 (24:49)


  • Coming Up This Week (28:16)

    • Tuesday: Italy's 71st Sanremo Music Festival starts
    • Thursday: Moldova, Netherlands, and (maybe?) Belarus Drop Songs
    • Saturday: Estonia's Eesti Laul Final, Denmark's Melodi Grand Prix, Daði Freyr documentary on Iceland's RUV
    • Monday: Russia's surprise national final; Senhit's Freaky Trip to Rotterdam concludes with San Marino's song


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]]> Episode 95: Six on Stage https://www.eurowhat.com/95 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37653 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 95 Six on Stage full 4 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 1:02:07 no <p>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.</p> <h3>Six on Stage Summary</h3> <ul> <li>How to build a database (1:03)</li> <li>Watching and re-watching (and re-watching) Eurovision (12:16)</li> <li>The singers under the stairs (20:36)</li> <li>News <ul> <li> <a href="https://eurovision.tv/story/the-4-ways-to-make-eurovision-2021-happen" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">4 plans for Eurovision 2021</a> (37:06)</li> <li>Country updates: Sweden's Melfest schedule, Belarus drops VAL, Dream Team journal (41:36)</li> <li>"<a href="https://youtu.be/Igh36APuDOc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Congratulations</a>" and happy birthday to Senhit (49:11)</li> <li>Hatari's <a href="https://www.levelk.dk/films/a-song-called-hate-6771" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><em>A Song Called Hate</em></a> premieres (52:18)</li> <li>Eurovision in the Wild: America's Got Talent, <a href="https://youtu.be/Chb2l5GVpU4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Just Dance 2021</a>, the <a href="https://www.eonline.com/news/1193078/2020-peoples-choice-awards-complete-list-of-nominees" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">People's Choice Awards</a> (53:39)</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <p></p><ul> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/willhowells" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@WillHowells</a> on Twitter</li> <br> <li><a href="http://sixonstage.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Six on Stage</a></li> <br> <li><a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2020/07/03/89-12-points-fire-saga/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">#89: 12 Points to Fire Saga?</a></li> <br> </ul> Special Guest: Will Howells. 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.

Six on Stage Summary

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Six on Stage Summary

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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 91: A Brief History of the EBU https://www.eurowhat.com/91 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37561 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 91 A Brief History of the EBU full 3 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 49:38 no <p>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.</p> <h3>A Brief History of the EBU Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Topic Intro (1:53)</li> <li>Dueling Telegraphs in 1843 (4:20)</li> <li>What do you know about Napoleon III? (10:29)</li> <li>The Radio Makes Waves (17:18)</li> <li>The International Broadcasting Union and Proto-Eurovision (31:58)</li> <li>Telecommunications Needs Post World War II and the Birth of the EBU (38:50)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/telegraph" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Morse Code and the Telegraph</a> (History)</li> <li> <a href="http://handle.itu.int/11.1004/020.2000/s.138" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The 1865 International Telegraph Conference</a> (ITU)</li> <li> <a href="https://rdcu.be/b54Km" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">International Broadcasting Union</a> (<em>Nature</em>)</li> <li> <a href="http://www.inventingeurope.eu/story/the-quality-of-high-culture-broadcasting" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Suzanne Lommers, "The quality of high-culture broadcasting"</a> (<em>Inventing Europe</em>)</li> <li> <a href="https://doi.org/10.14361/9783839439135-014" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Morten Michelsen, "European Music? The International Broadcasting Union's 1930s Concert Series Concerts Européens"</a> (<em>Transnationalizing Radio Research</em>)</li> <li> <a href="https://observer.com/2008/09/suzanne-vega-is-the-mother-of-the-mp3/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Suzanne Vega is the 'Mother of the mp3'</a> (Observer)</li> <li> <a href="http://handle.itu.int/11.1004/020.1000/4.62" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">International Radio Conference; Atlantic City, 1947</a> (ITU)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.ebu.ch/70years" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">EBU - 70th Anniversary</a> (EBU)</li> </ul> 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.

A Brief History of the EBU Summary

  • Topic Intro (1:53)
  • Dueling Telegraphs in 1843 (4:20)
  • What do you know about Napoleon III? (10:29)
  • The Radio Makes Waves (17:18)
  • The International Broadcasting Union and Proto-Eurovision (31:58)
  • Telecommunications Needs Post World War II and the Birth of the EBU (38:50)

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]]> 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.

A Brief History of the EBU Summary

  • Topic Intro (1:53)
  • Dueling Telegraphs in 1843 (4:20)
  • What do you know about Napoleon III? (10:29)
  • The Radio Makes Waves (17:18)
  • The International Broadcasting Union and Proto-Eurovision (31:58)
  • Telecommunications Needs Post World War II and the Birth of the EBU (38:50)

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]]> Episode 89: 12 Points to Fire Saga? https://www.eurowhat.com/89 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37513 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 89 12 Points to Fire Saga? full 3 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 47:08 no <p><strong>Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga</strong> arrived on Netflix last week and 12 Points from America joins us to discuss the music in Will Ferrell's new comedy.</p> <h3>12 Points to Fire Saga? Episode Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Welcome, <a href="http://12pointsfromamerica.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">12 Points from America</a>! Erik, Danny, Sam, and Derek! (2:20)</li> <li>What were your overall impressions of the music in the movie? (7:23)</li> <li>Will non-Eurovision fans "get" the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FynBs_lI4g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Song Along</a>? (20:30)</li> <li>Was there anything missing from the Eurovision music experience? (39:33)</li> <li>Outro: <a href="https://www.12pointsfromamerica.com/2020/07/episode-49" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">We discuss <strong>The Story of Fire Saga</strong> as a movie on 12 Points from America!</a> (46:30)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <p></p><ul> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0u6ppFo3gWA3vTiGeDTWXl?si=QSSOnXh3R9CKA5hyWDPTJQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (Music from the Netflix Film)</a> (Spotify)</li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/12pointsusa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@12PointsUSA</a> (Twitter)</li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1541425779224127" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bulgaria's 2017 Postcard</a> (Facebook Video)</li> <br> <li><a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/06/04/54-madame-x-is-eurovision/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">#54: Madame X is Eurovision</a></li> <br> </ul> Special Guest: 12 Points from America. 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.

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]]> Episode 85: Eurovision Again https://www.eurowhat.com/85 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37413 Tue, 05 May 2020 11:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 85 Eurovision Again full 3 The EuroWhat? Podcast Eurovision Again impresario Rob Holley speaks with us about the Eurovision Twitter time machine extravaganza. 52:58 no <p>#EurovisionAgain impresario Rob Holley speaks with us about the Eurovision Twitter time machine extravaganza.</p> <h3>#EurovisionAgain Summary</h3> <ul> <li>News Desk (1:58) <ul> <li>Eurostream 2020 <a href="https://eurostream2020.com/vote" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Voting</a> | <a href="http://facebook.com/eurostream2020" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://twitter.com/eurostream2020" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK072qdBCIzUkVC6Pw1gKzA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube</a> </li> <li>Alternate Programming for Eurovision Week <a href="https://escxtra.com/2020/04/30/a-guide-to-alternative-eurovision-programming/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ESCXtra Guide</a> </li> <li>Netflix Updates</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>#EurovisionAgain with Rob Holley (11:30)</li> <br> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <p></p><ul> <br> <li> <br> <a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/08/27/60-hallelujah-eurovision-1979/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">#60: Hallelujah</a> (Eurovision 1979)</li> <br> <li>#EurovisionAgain <a href="https://againvision.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Website</a> | <a href="http://twitter.com/eurovisionagain" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vision-again/id1511437441" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Podcast</a><br> </li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://againvision.wordpress.com/fundraising/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fundraising Links</a> for Terrence Higgins Trust, Mermaids, Stonewall UK</li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/throw-dorky-world-pop-meet-man-hosting-eurovision-living-room/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Throw Yourself into the Dorky World of Pop</a> (Telegraph)</li> <br> </ul> Special Guest: Rob Holley. #EurovisionAgain impresario Rob Holley speaks with us about the Eurovision Twitter time machine extravaganza.

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]]> Episode 81: WHY ARE WE YELLING? https://www.eurowhat.com/81 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37367 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 81 WHY ARE WE YELLING? full 3 The EuroWhat? Podcast We finish up our initial evaluations of the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest entries with the last nine songs to drop in March. 50:33 no <p>We finish up our initial evaluations of the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest entries with the last nine songs to drop in March.</p> <h3>WHY ARE WE YELLING? Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Coronavirus vs. Eurovision (1:44)</li> <li>Does Austria's song make us feel "Alive"? (6:22)</li> <li>Ireland's "Story of My Life" splits opinions (10:21)</li> <li>Are we "Running" to or from Cyprus? Or the mall? (15:13)</li> <li>Should Bulgaria's "Tears Getting Sober" be the favorite? (19:09)</li> <li>What do "YOU" think of North Macedonia's entry? (22:54)</li> <li>Guess which of us is "FREAKY!" over San Marino's entry (27:03)</li> <li>Does Malta get "All of My Love"? Some? Any? (35:36)</li> <li>Does Azerbaijan say gay rights with "Cleopatra"? (40:07)</li> <li>Russia continues to Russia with "UNO" 44:23</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6d9q9k8seffIQta119mjZN?si=LTtW2_ZbTN2PXMHqUxfrFg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">81: WHY ARE WE YELLING? Playlist</a> (Spotify)</li> <li> <a href="http://twitter.com/rube_goldberg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mike @rube_goldberg</a> (Twitter)</li> <li> <a href="http://twitter.com/benmsmith" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ben @benmsmith</a> (Twitter)</li> </ul> We finish up our initial evaluations of the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest entries with the last nine songs to drop in March.

WHY ARE WE YELLING? Summary

  • Coronavirus vs. Eurovision (1:44)
  • Does Austria's song make us feel "Alive"? (6:22)
  • Ireland's "Story of My Life" splits opinions (10:21)
  • Are we "Running" to or from Cyprus? Or the mall? (15:13)
  • Should Bulgaria's "Tears Getting Sober" be the favorite? (19:09)
  • What do "YOU" think of North Macedonia's entry? (22:54)
  • Guess which of us is "FREAKY!" over San Marino's entry (27:03)
  • Does Malta get "All of My Love"? Some? Any? (35:36)
  • Does Azerbaijan say gay rights with "Cleopatra"? (40:07)
  • Russia continues to Russia with "UNO" 44:23

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WHY ARE WE YELLING? Summary

  • Coronavirus vs. Eurovision (1:44)
  • Does Austria's song make us feel "Alive"? (6:22)
  • Ireland's "Story of My Life" splits opinions (10:21)
  • Are we "Running" to or from Cyprus? Or the mall? (15:13)
  • Should Bulgaria's "Tears Getting Sober" be the favorite? (19:09)
  • What do "YOU" think of North Macedonia's entry? (22:54)
  • Guess which of us is "FREAKY!" over San Marino's entry (27:03)
  • Does Malta get "All of My Love"? Some? Any? (35:36)
  • Does Azerbaijan say gay rights with "Cleopatra"? (40:07)
  • Russia continues to Russia with "UNO" 44:23

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]]> Episode 79: Songageddon 2020 https://www.eurowhat.com/79 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37325 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 79 Songageddon 2020 full 3 The EuroWhat? Podcast Somehow we managed to be verbal after mainlining hours upon hours of Eurovision content this past weekend. It's Songageddon 2020! 1:01:35 no <p>Somehow we managed to be verbal after mainlining hours upon hours of Eurovision content this past weekend. It's Songageddon 2020!</p> <h3>Songageddon 2020 Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Thursday (1:35) <ul> <li>United Kingdom drops James Newman's "My Last Breath" (<a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/07/30/58-big-5-gut-rehab-france-united-kingdom/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">with special guest Helen Groothuis</a>)</li> <li>Germany has a "Violent Thing" with Ben Dolic</li> <li>Azerbaijan announces Samira Efendi</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Friday (13:09) <ul> <li>Belarus chooses VAL's "Da Vidna / Да вiдна" instead of <a href="https://youtu.be/Nsia3J_INVM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"La-Ley-La"</a> </li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Saturday (16:48) <ul> <li>Estonia's televoters show Uku Suviste "What Love Is"</li> <li>Moldova goes to "Prison" with Natalia Gordienko</li> <li>Damir Kedžo wins Croatia's Dora 2020 with "Divlji vjetre"</li> <li>Iceland's Daði Freyr wins Songvakeppnin with "Think About Things"</li> <li>Melfest Andra Chansen</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Sunday (46:36) <ul> <li>Greece debuts Stefania's "Superg!rl"</li> <li>Roxen's "Alcohol You" will represent Romania</li> <li>Hurricane blows away Serbia's Beovizija with "Hasta la Vista"</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Monday (55:46) <ul> <li>Russia announces Little Big</li> <li>Georgia debuts "Take Me As I Am"</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li>Coming up this week: everything else! (58:42)</li> <br> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <p></p><ul> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Ut1d7UcqsnNxAmiMaX3nx?si=z21nfsZBS3S5fR0smrM1-A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">79: Songageddon 2020 Playlist</a> (Spotify)</li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://escinsight.com/2020/02/27/uk-bbc-eurovision-song-contest-fixed-political-james-newman-my-last-breath/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Myths, Legends, And Questions: How To Talk To The British About Eurovision</a> (ESC Insight)</li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/dril/status/384408932061417472" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@dril</a> (Twitter)</li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="http://whatelseison.tv/2014/06/02/sing-face-might-make-poke-eyes/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sing Your Face Off Might Make You Poke Your Eyes Out</a> (What Else is On)</li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy5wpB8uT7Y" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Die Antwoord + Teletubbies</a> (YouTube)</li> <br> </ul> Special Guest: Helen Groothuis. Somehow we managed to be verbal after mainlining hours upon hours of Eurovision content this past weekend. It's Songageddon 2020!

Songageddon 2020 Summary

  • Thursday (1:35)
    • United Kingdom drops James Newman's "My Last Breath" (with special guest Helen Groothuis)
    • Germany has a "Violent Thing" with Ben Dolic
    • Azerbaijan announces Samira Efendi


  • Friday (13:09)

    • Belarus chooses VAL's "Da Vidna / Да вiдна" instead of "La-Ley-La"


  • Saturday (16:48)

    • Estonia's televoters show Uku Suviste "What Love Is"
    • Moldova goes to "Prison" with Natalia Gordienko
    • Damir Kedžo wins Croatia's Dora 2020 with "Divlji vjetre"
    • Iceland's Daði Freyr wins Songvakeppnin with "Think About Things"
    • Melfest Andra Chansen


  • Sunday (46:36)

    • Greece debuts Stefania's "Superg!rl"
    • Roxen's "Alcohol You" will represent Romania
    • Hurricane blows away Serbia's Beovizija with "Hasta la Vista"


  • Monday (55:46)

    • Russia announces Little Big
    • Georgia debuts "Take Me As I Am"


  • Coming up this week: everything else! (58:42)

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Songageddon 2020 Summary

  • Thursday (1:35)
    • United Kingdom drops James Newman's "My Last Breath" (with special guest Helen Groothuis)
    • Germany has a "Violent Thing" with Ben Dolic
    • Azerbaijan announces Samira Efendi


  • Friday (13:09)

    • Belarus chooses VAL's "Da Vidna / Да вiдна" instead of "La-Ley-La"


  • Saturday (16:48)

    • Estonia's televoters show Uku Suviste "What Love Is"
    • Moldova goes to "Prison" with Natalia Gordienko
    • Damir Kedžo wins Croatia's Dora 2020 with "Divlji vjetre"
    • Iceland's Daði Freyr wins Songvakeppnin with "Think About Things"
    • Melfest Andra Chansen


  • Sunday (46:36)

    • Greece debuts Stefania's "Superg!rl"
    • Roxen's "Alcohol You" will represent Romania
    • Hurricane blows away Serbia's Beovizija with "Hasta la Vista"


  • Monday (55:46)

    • Russia announces Little Big
    • Georgia debuts "Take Me As I Am"


  • Coming up this week: everything else! (58:42)

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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?

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]]> Episode 63: Flags on the Play https://www.eurowhat.com/63 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37070 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 18:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 63 Flags on the Play full 3 The EuroWhat? Podcast Who knew that flags—symbols of national identity—could have political implications at the Eurovision Song Contest? Drink! 50:50 no <p>Who knew that flags—symbols of national identity—could have political implications at the Eurovision Song Contest? Drink!</p> <h3>Flags on the Play Summary</h3> <ul> <li>News (1:48)</li> <li>Flags at the Eurovision Song Contest (12:05)</li> <li>Controversy 1: Israel 2000 (15:21)</li> <li>Controversy 2: United Kingdom 2007 (23:49)</li> <li>Controversy 3: Russia 2015 (33:17)</li> <li>Controversy 4: Armenia 2016 (40:10)</li> <li>Controversy 5: Iceland 2019 (43:49)</li> </ul> <h3>Subscribe</h3> <p><strong>The EuroWhat? Podcast</strong> is available wherever you get your podcasts. <a href="https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Find your podcast app to subscribe here</a>.</p> <p>Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an <a href="mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">email</a> or reach out on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@eurowhat.bsky.social</a>.</p> <h3>Join the EuroWhat AV Club!</h3> <p>If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=52520828" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon</a>! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. </p> Who knew that flags—symbols of national identity—could have political implications at the Eurovision Song Contest? Drink!

Flags on the Play Summary

  • News (1:48)
  • Flags at the Eurovision Song Contest (12:05)
  • Controversy 1: Israel 2000 (15:21)
  • Controversy 2: United Kingdom 2007 (23:49)
  • Controversy 3: Russia 2015 (33:17)
  • Controversy 4: Armenia 2016 (40:10)
  • Controversy 5: Iceland 2019 (43:49)

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Flags on the Play Summary

  • News (1:48)
  • Flags at the Eurovision Song Contest (12:05)
  • Controversy 1: Israel 2000 (15:21)
  • Controversy 2: United Kingdom 2007 (23:49)
  • Controversy 3: Russia 2015 (33:17)
  • Controversy 4: Armenia 2016 (40:10)
  • Controversy 5: Iceland 2019 (43:49)

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]]> Episode 61: It’s Rotterdam! Ahoy! https://www.eurowhat.com/61 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=37052 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 18:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 61 It’s Rotterdam! Ahoy! full 3 The EuroWhat? Podcast Happy Eurovision New Year! We're talking about Eurovision 2020's host country the Netherlands and the host city of Rotterdam. 32:53 no <p>Happy Eurovision New Year! We're talking about Eurovision 2020's host country the Netherlands and the host city of Rotterdam.</p> <h3>It’s Rotterdam! Ahoy! Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Happy Eurovision New Year! (1:23)</li> <li>The <a href="mailto:%20esc@whatelseison.tv" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mailbag</a> (4:58) <ul> <li>Prioritization Grids: <a href="http://jonaquino.blogspot.com/2017/04/parachute-randomized-prioritizing-grid.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Random</a> and <a href="https://www.beverlyryle.com/prioritizing-grid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Normal</a> </li> <li>Fun with our <a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2018/08/15/23-thats-how-you-ai-a-song/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision Lyrics Generator</a> </li> <li>Eurovision in the Wild: From Russia with Love Edition</li> <li>Please Clap</li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://youtu.be/1mMT678nbA8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest</a> (12:13)</li> <br> <li>Ahoy, <a href="https://www.rotterdam.nl/english/esc/Bidbook-ESC-2020.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rotterdam</a>! (22:00)</li> <br> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://escxtra.com/2019/08/29/ebu-releases-statement-following-rotterdam-2020-host-city-leak/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">EBU's revisionist history</a> (ESCXtra)</li> <li> <a href="https://esc.srf.ch/en-ch" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Switzerland song submission form</a> (SRF)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MKAf6YX_7M" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>Blue Jeans and Bloody Tears</span></a> (YouTube)</li> <li> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3nTEqII05lMLyzi2CYgle6?si=qWxYmDiNTSmEEOcl7VQZWg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>The Netherlands at Eurovision Spotify Playlist</span></a> (Spotify)</li> <li><a href="https://en.rotterdam.info/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>Rotterdam Tourist Information</span></a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.stereogum.com/1978784/the-number-ones-domenico-modugnos-nel-blu-dipinto-di-blu-volare/franchises/the-number-ones/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Number Ones: Domenico Modugno’s “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)”</a> (Stereogum)</li> </ul> Happy Eurovision New Year! We're talking about Eurovision 2020's host country the Netherlands and the host city of Rotterdam.

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]]> Episode 49: Eurovision 2019 Semi-Final 2 Part 3: Johnny Bravo https://www.eurowhat.com/49 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36945 Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 49 Eurovision 2019 Semi-Final 2 Part 3: Johnny Bravo full 2 The EuroWhat? Podcast We finish our Eurovision 2019 semi-finals coverage by talking about Russia, Albania, Norway, Netherlands, North Macedonia, and Azerbaijan. 37:41 no <p>We finish our coverage of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals talking about Russia, Albania, Norway, Netherlands, North Macedonia, and Azerbaijan.</p> <h3>Eurovision 2019 Semi-Final 2 Part 3: Johnny Bravo Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Russia - <a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2016/04/15/eurovision-2016-entry-russia-sergey-lazarev-one/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sergey Lazarev</a> - SCREAM (2:10)</li> <li>Albania - Jonida Maliqi - Ktheju Tokës (8:31)</li> <li>Norway - KEiiNO - Spirit in the Sky (13:01)</li> <li>Netherlands - Duncan Laurence - Arcade (18:17)</li> <li>North Macedonia - Tamara Todevska - Proud (24:01)</li> <li>Azerbaijan - Chingiz - Truth (28:22)</li> <li>Final Thoughts (36:00)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="http://opusalb.com/exclusive-interview-with-eriona-rushiti-for-albanias-song-at-eurovision-song-contest/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eriona Rushiti (Albania) interview</a> (Opusalb)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBMWd49rtu8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"Adios Johnny Bravo"</a> (YouTube)</li> <li> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2Mp3jn0ZZBYWzTX0nZ0Y7r" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">KEiiNO covers "Shallow"</a> (Spotify)</li> <li> <a href="https://youtu.be/Yg45QzPKd_w" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"Proud" Acoustic</a> (OnAir.MK)</li> </ul> We finish our coverage of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals talking about Russia, Albania, Norway, Netherlands, North Macedonia, and Azerbaijan.

Eurovision 2019 Semi-Final 2 Part 3: Johnny Bravo Summary

  • Russia - Sergey Lazarev - SCREAM (2:10)
  • Albania - Jonida Maliqi - Ktheju Tokës (8:31)
  • Norway - KEiiNO - Spirit in the Sky (13:01)
  • Netherlands - Duncan Laurence - Arcade (18:17)
  • North Macedonia - Tamara Todevska - Proud (24:01)
  • Azerbaijan - Chingiz - Truth (28:22)
  • Final Thoughts (36:00)

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Eurovision 2019 Semi-Final 2 Part 3: Johnny Bravo Summary

  • Russia - Sergey Lazarev - SCREAM (2:10)
  • Albania - Jonida Maliqi - Ktheju Tokës (8:31)
  • Norway - KEiiNO - Spirit in the Sky (13:01)
  • Netherlands - Duncan Laurence - Arcade (18:17)
  • North Macedonia - Tamara Todevska - Proud (24:01)
  • Azerbaijan - Chingiz - Truth (28:22)
  • Final Thoughts (36:00)

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]]> Episode 42: Madness! https://www.eurowhat.com/42 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36896 Tue, 12 Mar 2019 18:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 42 Madness! full 2 The EuroWhat? Podcast The madness of Eurovision Selection Season has ended. With 16 songs to discuss, we change up the format to get into competition mode. 42:35 no <p>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.</p> <h3>Madness! Summary</h3> <ul> <li>We Stan Hatari: <span>Öskudagur edition</span> (2:01)</li> <li>Eurovision Madness Bracket! (4:11)</li> <li>Round of 16 (6:59)</li> <li>Round of 8 (20:18)</li> <li>Final Four (30:22)</li> <li>The Grand Final (35:06)</li> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroWhat/status/1105800818891112448" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">VOTE</a> in our Twitter poll</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/03/End-of-Selection-Season-Bracket.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">End of Selection Season Bracket</a> (pdf)</li> <li> <a href="https://eurovoix.com/2019/03/10/iceland-israeli-civil-rights-organisation-calls-for-hatari-to-be-banned-from-entering-israel/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Israeli Civil Rights Organisation Calls For Hatari To Be Banned From Entering Israel</a> (Eurovoix)</li> <li> <a href="https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/culture_and_living/2019/03/04/europe_will_look_into_a_mirror/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hatari costumes are selling like hot-cakes for Öskudagur</a> (Iceland Monitor)</li> </ul> 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.

Madness! Summary

  • We Stan Hatari: Öskudagur edition (2:01)
  • Eurovision Madness Bracket! (4:11)
  • Round of 16 (6:59)
  • Round of 8 (20:18)
  • Final Four (30:22)
  • The Grand Final (35:06)
  • VOTE in our Twitter poll

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]]> 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.

Madness! Summary

  • We Stan Hatari: Öskudagur edition (2:01)
  • Eurovision Madness Bracket! (4:11)
  • Round of 16 (6:59)
  • Round of 8 (20:18)
  • Final Four (30:22)
  • The Grand Final (35:06)
  • VOTE in our Twitter poll

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]]> Episode 38: Euro Vortex https://www.eurowhat.com/38 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36846 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 38 Euro Vortex full 2 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 38:53 no <p>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.</p> <p>First 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 <a href="https://youtu.be/mx1wAj_oVdE?t=28" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ukraine's 2011</a> entry "Angel"—<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvA3GgRbJIg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">blew away Terry Crews</a> on <strong>America's Got Talent</strong> and might <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL2yZ53NfFk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">win the final</a>? Meanwhile, CBS has enlisted <a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2015/04/27/eurovision-2015-entry-armenia-genealogy-face-the-shadow/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">some Eurovision help</a> with <strong>The World's Best</strong> while the <a href="https://twitter.com/tennischannel/status/1092085192947191814?s=21" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tennis Channel</a> is causing folks to ask "Is this a Eurovision?"</p> <p>This past week has brought about a handful of selections. Russia reminds us that <a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2016/04/15/eurovision-2016-entry-russia-sergey-lazarev-one/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sergey Lazarev</a> will be their only one for 2019. The United Kingdom will try to make Michael Rice's "Bigger Than Us"... something. <a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2019/02/05/37-australia-decides-gets-ausome/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Australia finally decided</a>. Montenegro introduces this year's first group. And Italy has opinions about "Soldi" by Mahmood. Like... A LOT of opinions.</p> <p>There 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.</p> <h3>Euro Vortex Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Eurovision in the Wild (1:49)</li> <li>Russia selects <a href="https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4anheh" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sergey Lazarev</a> (7:21)</li> <li>United Kingdom chooses "It's Bigger Than Us" (8:43)</li> <li>Australia Decides (12:34)</li> <li>Montenegro: "Heaven" sent (18:08)</li> <li>Italy has opinions about Sanremo (21:22)</li> <li>Checking in with the Semi-Finals (27:42)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li>Explaining the Melfest Heat 2 Results (<a 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="nofollow noopener">Gustav's Expert Blog</a>)</li> <li>Hatari vs. Netanyahu (<a href="https://wiwibloggs.com/2019/02/08/hatari-challenge-netanyahu-icelandic-trouser-wrestling/232756/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wiwiblogs</a>)</li> <li>Romanian Referendum to Ban Same-Sex Marriage Fails (<a href="https://www.npr.org/2018/10/08/655528971/romanian-referendum-that-would-define-marriage-fails" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">NPR</a>)</li> </ul> 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.

First 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?"

This 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.

There 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.

Euro Vortex Summary

  • Eurovision in the Wild (1:49)
  • Russia selects Sergey Lazarev (7:21)
  • United Kingdom chooses "It's Bigger Than Us" (8:43)
  • Australia Decides (12:34)
  • Montenegro: "Heaven" sent (18:08)
  • Italy has opinions about Sanremo (21:22)
  • Checking in with the Semi-Finals (27:42)

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]]> 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.

First 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?"

This 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.

There 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.

Euro Vortex Summary

  • Eurovision in the Wild (1:49)
  • Russia selects Sergey Lazarev (7:21)
  • United Kingdom chooses "It's Bigger Than Us" (8:43)
  • Australia Decides (12:34)
  • Montenegro: "Heaven" sent (18:08)
  • Italy has opinions about Sanremo (21:22)
  • Checking in with the Semi-Finals (27:42)

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]]> Episode 22: World Cup Song Contest https://www.eurowhat.com/22 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36697 Wed, 18 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 22 World Cup Song Contest full 1 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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... 26:05 no <p>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...</p> <p>This week, Ben and Mike take a listen to a handful of songs from 2018 that were created for the sole purpose of <del>cashing in</del> celebrating the quadrennial <del>soccer</del> futbol extravaganza that is the <a href="https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">FIFA World Cup</a>. Did you know that there is an official World Cup anthem as well as an official song? AND an official Coca-Cola song?</p> <p>The music doesn't stop there. Countries that weren't even in the tournament added tracks to the playlist, with Eurovision alumni from <a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2016/03/31/eurovision-2016-entry-malta-ira-losco-walk-water/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Malta</a> and Azerbaijan leading the charge. Host country Russia brought back their famous Grannies as well as the stellar voice of <a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2015/04/24/eurovision-2015-entry-russia-polina-gagarina-a-million-voices/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Polina Gagarina</a>. Iceland's last act to qualify for a Eurovision final—<a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/2014/04/07/eurovision-2014-entry-iceland-pollaponk-prejudice/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2014's Pollapönk</a>—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.</p> <p>There'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.))</p> <h3>World Cup Song Contest Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Jason Derulo featuring(?) Ira Losco - "Colors" (4:46)</li> <li>Arash, Pitbull, Blanco, Nyusha - "Goalie Goalie" (9:21)</li> <li>Russia's Gonna Russia (13:07)</li> <li>Pollapönk - "<span>Boltann í punginn</span>" (17:21)</li> <li> <span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAz50pZn6Ys" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dschinghis Khan</a> - "Moskau Moskau Moskau Moskau" </span>(19:54)</li> </ul> <h3>World Cup Playlist</h3> <p><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/iG_cH_uleYY?rel=0" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h2>Links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://markandsarahtalkaboutsongs.libsyn.com/episode-21-olympics-songs-feat-mancini-houston-smith-estefan-perry-llc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>Mark and Sarah Talk About Songs - Olympic Anthems</span></a></li> <li>World Cup Eurovision Stars <a href="http://wiwibloggs.com/2018/06/10/world-cup-new-music-eurovision-stars/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Part 1</a> and <a 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="nofollow noopener">Part 2</a> (WiWiBlogs)</li> </ul> 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...

This 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?

The 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.

There'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.))

World Cup Song Contest Summary

  • Jason Derulo featuring(?) Ira Losco - "Colors" (4:46)
  • Arash, Pitbull, Blanco, Nyusha - "Goalie Goalie" (9:21)
  • Russia's Gonna Russia (13:07)
  • Pollapönk - "Boltann í punginn" (17:21)
  • Dschinghis Khan - "Moskau Moskau Moskau Moskau" (19:54)

World Cup Playlist

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]]> 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...

This 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?

The 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.

There'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.))

World Cup Song Contest Summary

  • Jason Derulo featuring(?) Ira Losco - "Colors" (4:46)
  • Arash, Pitbull, Blanco, Nyusha - "Goalie Goalie" (9:21)
  • Russia's Gonna Russia (13:07)
  • Pollapönk - "Boltann í punginn" (17:21)
  • Dschinghis Khan - "Moskau Moskau Moskau Moskau" (19:54)

World Cup Playlist

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]]> Episode 13: Eurovision 2018 Australia and Others https://www.eurowhat.com/13 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36604 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 13 Eurovision 2018 Australia and Others full 1 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 1:10:26 no <p>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.</p> <h3>Eurovision 2018 Australia and Others Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Eurovision Album Drop (2:58)</li> <li> <a href="http://www.eurovisioninconcert.nl/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision in Concert</a> (9:18)</li> <li>Second Semi-Final First Half (11:50)</li> </ul> <h2>Eurovision Second Semi-Final Running Order</h2> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oicLsTZRp28" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Norway - Alexander Rybak - "That's How You Write a Song"</a> (11:50)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK7ggCjA98g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Romania - The Humans - "Goodbye"</a> (19:47)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkOFnIjGrkw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Serbia - Sanja Ilic and Balkanika - "Nova Deca"</a> (25:35)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNflc1Zcw2A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">San Marino - Jessica featuring Jenifer Brening - "Who We Are"</a> (30:47)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeraDSzu0nw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Denmark - Rasmussen - "Higher Ground"</a> (38:46)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgBwbr_fUxA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Russia - Yuliya Samoylova - "I Won't Break"</a> (43:26)</li> <li> <a href="https://youtu.be/pKLKeVC-9Y4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Moldova - DoReDos - "My Lucky Day"</a> (49:54)</li> <li> <a href="https://youtu.be/kLL9IlQ_7OA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Netherlands - Waylon - "Outlaw in 'Em"</a> (54:29)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4XZxbrvepw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Australia - Jessica Mauboy - "We Got Love"</a> (59:38)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li>Eurovision Album <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/eurovision-song-contest-lisbon-2018/1364599005" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iTunes</a> | <a href="http://a.co/bvyjluV" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Various_Artists_Eurovision_Song_Contest_Lisbon_201?id=Bpccrabemgtym7vt4dfzkklfwnm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Play</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6Shpn5WCFs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"We were rooting for you..."</a> (YouTube)</li> <li> <a 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="nofollow noopener">San Marino funding list leaked</a> (Oikotimes)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-Gqq7I374U" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"I Won't Break" at Moscow Eurovision Party</a> (YouTube)</li> </ul> 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.

Eurovision 2018 Australia and Others Summary

Eurovision Second Semi-Final Running Order

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Eurovision 2018 Australia and Others Summary

Eurovision Second Semi-Final Running Order

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]]> Episode 9: Dita Von Teese Curtain Monster https://www.eurowhat.com/9 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36572 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0500 The EuroWhat? Podcast 9 Dita Von Teese Curtain Monster full 1 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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? 1:03:58 no <p>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?</p> <h3>Dita Von Teese Curtain Monster Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Eurovision in the Classroom (2:34)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgBwbr_fUxA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Russia - Yuliya Samoylova - "I Won't Break"</a> (9:04)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ8vStigz7k" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Macedonia - Eye Cue - "Lost and Found"</a> (18:17)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CziHrYYSyPc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Israel - Netta - "Toy"</a> (25:38)</li> <li> <a href="https://youtu.be/CvG3sdGdGUA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lithuania - Ieva Zasimauskaitė - "When We're Old"</a> (39:26)</li> <li> <a href="https://youtu.be/Uvy_R3fTHQ4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bulgaria - Equinox - "Bones"</a> (46:34)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuCZMdfBqm4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Georgia - Iriao - "For You"</a> (54.40)</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <p></p><ul> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-g92hNNbPQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Edurne's "Amanecer" video</a> (YouTube)</li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/irelands-eurovision-entry-facing-broadcast-ban-in-russia-over-gay-dancers-36700615.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ireland's Eurovision entry facing broadcast ban in Russia over gay dancers</a> (Independent.ie)</li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72WMprLONBQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Johnny Manuel on <strong>America's Got Talent</strong></a> (YouTube)</li> <br> <li> <br> <a href="http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/blog/category/data-yours-and-mining/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eurovision 2017 YouTube Data series</a> (What Else is On)</li> <br> </ul> Special Guest: Barbara Sawhill. 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?

Dita Von Teese Curtain Monster Summary

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Dita Von Teese Curtain Monster Summary

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Special Guest: Barbara Sawhill.

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]]> You ‘kay? https://www.eurowhat.com/3a http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36384 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 08:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast full 1 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 37:27 no <p>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.</p> <h3>Links</h3> <p>Ryan O'Shaughnessy's US Tour — <a href="https://ryanosmusic.com/pages/show-dates" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://ryanosmusic.com/pages/show-dates" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ryanosmusic.com/pages/show-dates</a></p> <p>Malta's entry: "Taboo" by Christabelle — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrC8jJ8eb8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrC8jJ8eb8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrC8jJ8eb8</a></p> <p>Switzerland's entry: "Stones" by ZiBBZ — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXOlPGnkZFY" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXOlPGnkZFY" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXOlPGnkZFY</a></p> <p>The United Kingdom's contestants:</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d5zElnV56o" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>Goldstone - I Feel the Love</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yKevIEULTQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>Jaz Ellington - You</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxW89crZdH8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>Liam Tamne - Astronaut</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn1kcAJK620" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>RAYA - Crazy</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ytx5c8KQymI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>Asanda - Legends</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Szy0pPN_c0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span>SuRie - Storm</span></a></li> </ul> <p></p> </li> <br> </ul><br> Gwenno "Tir Ha Mor" — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rCeygWexyA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rCeygWexyA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rCeygWexyA</a> <p>CHVRCHES "Get Out" — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHUKKrcXfJs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHUKKrcXfJs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHUKKrcXfJs</a> </p> 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.

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Ryan O'Shaughnessy's US Tour — https://ryanosmusic.com/pages/show-dates

Malta's entry: "Taboo" by Christabelle — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrC8jJ8eb8

Switzerland's entry: "Stones" by ZiBBZ — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXOlPGnkZFY

The United Kingdom's contestants:


Gwenno "Tir Ha Mor" — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rCeygWexyA

CHVRCHES "Get Out" — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHUKKrcXfJs

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]]> 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.

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Ryan O'Shaughnessy's US Tour — https://ryanosmusic.com/pages/show-dates

Malta's entry: "Taboo" by Christabelle — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrC8jJ8eb8

Switzerland's entry: "Stones" by ZiBBZ — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXOlPGnkZFY

The United Kingdom's contestants:


Gwenno "Tir Ha Mor" — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rCeygWexyA

CHVRCHES "Get Out" — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHUKKrcXfJs

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]]> Episode 3: Messy, Messy https://www.eurowhat.com/3 http://eurovision.whatelseison.tv/?p=36355 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:00:00 -0600 The EuroWhat? Podcast 3 Messy, Messy full 1 The EuroWhat? Podcast 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. 55:39 no <p>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.</p> <h3>Messy, Messy Summary</h3> <ul> <li>Semi-Final Allocation</li> <li>France selects "Mercy" by Madame Monsieur</li> <li>Czechia selects "Lie to Me" by Mikolas Josef</li> <li>Spain selects "<span>Tu</span><span> canción" by Alfred &amp; Amaia</span> </li> <li>Russia confirms <span>Yuilia Samoylova</span> </li> <li>North Macedonia is looking for songs</li> <li>Upcoming selection processes</li> </ul> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="http://instagram.com/eurowhat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ryan's Tattoo</a> (Instagram)</li> <li> <a href="http://escinsight.com/2018/01/28/a-story-about-mercy-france-eurovision-2018/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"Mercy" backstory</a> (ESC Insight)</li> <li><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6_oxE2MxZE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“Lie to Me”</a> official video (YouTube)</span></li> <li><span><a href="http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/videos/ot-2017/amaia-alfred-tu-cancion-gala-eurovision-ot/4444473/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tu canción</a> performance (RTVe)</span></li> <li> <a href="https://eurovision.tv/story/global-call-for-macedonia-eurovision-entry-2018" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Macedonia press release</a> (Eurovision.tv)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xze_ilAXwWE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"Here We Go"</a> by PeR (YouTube)</li> </ul> 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.

Messy, Messy Summary

  • Semi-Final Allocation
  • France selects "Mercy" by Madame Monsieur
  • Czechia selects "Lie to Me" by Mikolas Josef
  • Spain selects "Tu canción" by Alfred & Amaia
  • Russia confirms Yuilia Samoylova
  • North Macedonia is looking for songs
  • Upcoming selection processes

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Messy, Messy Summary

  • Semi-Final Allocation
  • France selects "Mercy" by Madame Monsieur
  • Czechia selects "Lie to Me" by Mikolas Josef
  • Spain selects "Tu canción" by Alfred & Amaia
  • Russia confirms Yuilia Samoylova
  • North Macedonia is looking for songs
  • Upcoming selection processes

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