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Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast

Eurovision news with attitude! Conversations inspired by the song contest — though not always limited to it. Catch up on all our Eurovision 2022 interviews, reviews and discussions. Coming to you from London, but riffing on the world of music and pop culture at large. From the team behind Wiwibloggs.com.

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41:19

How did Käärijä win the public vote? (What Really...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2024/01/07

Producers behind Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu always knew that “Cha Cha Cha” singer Käärijä would be different. "He had no filter in a very charming sort of way," says Matti Myllyaho, the show’s producer, when asked about their first meeting. "He walked in basically shirtless underneath his jacket. It was a chilly September day, and it was like 9 a.m., and, you know, a corporate broadcaster office in Helsinki, and we're like, oh, this guy is interesting." In this episode of "What Really Happened at

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24:25

Baby Lasagna: Rim Tim Tagi Dim singer on Dora 2024...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2024/01/06

Baby Lasagna — real name Marko Purišić — tells us about his Dora 2024 song "Rim Tim Tagi Dim." Among other things, he explains what it was like getting a last-minute call to replace Zsa Zsa, how the song relates to emigration from Croatia, his love of cats, staging plans and much, much more. With: Baby Lasagna: https://www.instagram.com/the_baby_lasagna_/ William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

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08:26

Besa Kokëdhima - Zemrën n’dorë INTERVIEW | Eurovision...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/12/29

Hours before the final of Festivali i Këngës 62 -- Albania's national selection for Eurovision 2024 -- we spoke with eventual winner Besa Kokëdhima. She told our Erdi Tejeci about her song "Zemrën n’dorë".

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16:40

AIKO - Pedestal REACTION | Czechia Eurovision 2024

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/12/28

Our Pedestal reaction. We watch Aiko's live performance of her Eurovision 2024 song for Czechia from ESCZ. Then we discuss how a revamp might improve her chances at the song contest.

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26:01

Ukraine at Eurovision: From Hasta la Vista to Wild...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/12/19

It’s been twenty years since Ukraine joined the Eurovision Song Contest. Today they're known as one of the most successful countries in the contest with three wins and a 100% qualification record. But two decades ago it was a different story. In this episode we chart their course into the contest (with Oleksandr Ponomariov's "Hasta la Vista") and onto their first win (with Ruslana's "Wild Dances") just a year later. Ahead of Eurovision 2003, a group of young and inexperienced Ukrainians convinced

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31:04

Can Olly Alexander win Eurovision 2024 for the UK?...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/12/17

Our 30-minute reaction video to the news Olly Alexander, previously of Years and Years, will represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2024. We discuss the announcement on Strictly Come Dancing, his discography, his collab with Dua Lipa producer Danny L Harle, his mysterious reveal video and much much more. Featuring (in order of appearance): William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Lucy - http://instagram.com/lucyeasurtee Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban Cinan -

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18:01

That’s so Raiven! Slovenia’s Eurovision 2024 singer...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/12/13

Raiven will sing for Slovenia at Eurovision 2024. She gives her first English-language interview to us to discuss her song "Veronika", her staging, EMA and more. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

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07:35

Joost Klein interview | The Netherlands’ Eurovision...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/12/11

Joost Klein will sing for the Netherlands at Eurovision 2024. He gave us his first English-language interview about his selection just hours after the announcement. Twan van de Nieuwenhuijzen, chair of the Dutch selection committee, said: “Following a careful and multi-phase process, the selection committee ultimately opted for Joost Klein. There were a lot of entries from a wide range of genres, but in our view his had the most hit potential. In the song, you hear his familiar mix of party and

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01:06:19

Junior Eurovision 2023: Full Results Reaction as...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/11/30

We react to the Junior Eurovision 2023 winner, jury results and online vote live after the show. We review the full show and share our readers comments.

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17:08

Junior Eurovision 2023: Our Top 3 before online...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/11/24

Junior Eurovision 2023 online voting opens Friday November 24. Before rehearsals, we compiled our individual JESC 2023 Top 16 and can now share the Top 3 of several of our jury members. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Suzanne - http://instagram.com/SuzAdams1 Ruxandra - http://instagram.com/RuxyArt Jonathan - http://instagram.com/jonathanlvautrey

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15:13

Slimane - Mon Amour Reaction | France Eurovision 2024...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/11/12

Our reaction to Slimane's live performance of "Mon Amour" — France's song for Eurovision 2024. Slimane is one of France's biggest pop stars, so expectations are high. Can he win? We watch and react. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban

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11:17

Slimane on Mon Amour: France’s Eurovision 2024 act...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/11/08

We chat with Eurovision 2024 France star Slimane just moments after the announcement that he'll sing "Mon Amour" in Malmö. He reveals that his song is a "love letter to Europe" and explains how love is the driving force behind his music. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

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13:37

Marina Satti is Greece’s Eurovision 2024 singer...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/10/28

Who is Marina Satti? Well, Greece's Eurovision 2024 is a huge star on the alternative scene and she blends traditional Greek, Balkan, and Anatolian sounds with modern production. Our William reacts to Greek broadcaster ERT's choice. Her record label Minos EMI is staging an open call for songs. Read more on our web site: https://wiwibloggs.com/2023/10/24/greece-chooses-marina-satti-for-eurovision-2024/278106/

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20:00

Rest of the World Voting Results at Eurovision 2023...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/10/15

Israel’s Noa Kirel won the Rest of World vote in the Eurovision 2023 final, followed by Finland’s Käärija and Armenia's Brunette. We also react to the RoW semi-final results, which you can see below. Israel won semi-final 1, while Albania's Albina and Familja Kelmendi won semi-final 2. Grand final vote – Rest of World 12 Israel 10 Finland 8 Armenia 7 Sweden 6 Albania 5 Ukraine 4 Norway 3 Croatia 2 Spain 1 France Semi-Final 1 vote — Rest of World 12 Israel 10 Finland 8 Latvia 7 Sweden 6 Portugal 5

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19:22

Mae Muller on debut album ”Sorry I’m Late” (INTERVIEW)

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/09/28

Mae Muller — the UK’s Eurovision 2023 singer — told us about her debut album Sorry I’m Late during an Instagram live on September 26. She teased some of the music and lyrics and discussed the writing process ahead of its release on September 29.

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12:04

North Macedonia will return to Eurovision 2024? (Plus...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/09/27

Is North Macedonia returning to Eurovision in 2024? Well in its newly published budget for 2024, state broadcaster MRT indicates it plans to return to Eurovision in Malmö. We discuss the news — and review some of our favourite acts from the country's past.

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14:37

Will Romania with withdraw from Eurovision 2024 + our...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/09/25

Is Romania withdrawing from Eurovision in 2024? The deadline for countries to confirm their intent to participate at Eurovision 2024 was September 15. But if reporting from Romanian newspaper Libertatea has it right, Romania’s state broadcaster may not participate due to financial problems. We discuss the news and review our favourite acts from Romania. Read more: https://wiwibloggs.com/2023/09/09/romania-eurovision-2024-participation-isnt-guaranteed-because-of-financial-trouble/277919/ You can

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14:49

Is Eurovision too long — and should Sweden shorten...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/09/17

Is Eurovision too long and should it be shorter? We react to the news that Sweden's Christer Björkman will try to cut the length of the Eurovision 2024 television broadcast from Malmö. You can buy William's memoir "Wild Dances: My Queer and Curious Journey to Eurovision" on Amazon ( US link / UK link ). The audiobook will be out on September 26. Visit our web site and YouTube channel for more Eurovision news and reactions.

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11:43

MUSTII is Belgium’s Eurovision 2024 singer (REACTION)

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/09/06

MUSTII — Belgium's Eurovision 2024 singer — will release his ESC song in February. The Drag Race Belgique judge already has two albums under his belt and hits like Blind, 21st Century Boy, Shame and Alien. We react to his selection and review his chances of success. Read more: https://wiwibloggs.com/2023/08/30/belgium-chooses-mustii-drag-race-belgique-judge-for-eurovision-2024/277831/

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34:23

Eurovision 2024: Rules changes and other wishes for...

Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast ·

2023/09/03

Bigger juries, no pre-recorded vocals, a country winning for the first time — these are some of our readers' wishes for Eurovision 2024 in Malmö. We discuss the changes and dreams we want to see become real. 01:03 More bobs 02:56 Rest of the World vote breakdown 04:44 Sara Jo or Jelena Karleusa to sing for Serbia 07:20 Let the juries save a semi-final wildcard 09:04 Get rid of pre-recorded vocals 11:34 Bring back the RANDOM order draw 14:17 A spectacular return from Luxembourg 14:52 Another awesome

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