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The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews

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.

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Episode 122: Revised Head Canon

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/05/25

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) Links Cover art: NPO | NOS | AVROTROS | Nathan Reinds Episode Transcript (Thanks, Patreon supporters!) Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US? Special

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Episode 121: Eurovision 2021 Grand Final Preview

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/05/21

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 * Discovering Peacock will be carrying Eurovision * Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US? * First Semi-Final (3:22) * Second Semi-Final (7:23) * Grand Final Thoughts (13:38) Links Cover art: EBU | Andres Putting Spotify Playlists: Eurovision 2021 | First Semi-Final |

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Episode 120: Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final Preview

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/05/17

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 News The American Song Contest Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US? Rehearsals: Covid Incidents (No Spoilers) Semi-Final 1 Predictions (6:36) Semi-Final 2 Predictions (15:25) Links Cover art: NPO/NOS/AVROTROS Nathan Reinds Episode transcript (Thanks, Patreon supporters!) Spotify Playlists:

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Episode 119: Critical Condition

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/05/11

Mark Blankenship joins us to discuss the Eurovision auto-qualifiers. Are the Big 5 and the Netherlands in good shape or are they in critical condition? Critical Condition Summary News Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show Eurovision Village (Opens Saturday, May 15) Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US? Welcome, Mark Blankenship! Mark and Sarah Talk About Songs The Big 5 and host country the Netherlands: France - Barbara Pravi - "Voila" Germany - Jendrik - "I Don't Feel

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Episode 118: Over-Egged Pudding

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/05/04

Maura Johnston joins us to discuss the last section of Eurovision 2021 Semi 2. Topics include pudding, track suits, and CVS Bangers. Over-Egged Pudding Summary News (1:12) Eurovision 2021 will have an audience Eurovision Pre-Party Roundup: Concert in the Dark | Spain | Dadivision | Adriatic "Husavik" at the Oscars Rehearsals start this weekend Welcome back, Maura Johnston! (8:29) @maura on Twitter Semi-Final #2 Part #3: Portugal - The Black Mamba - "Love is on My Side" (9:26) Bulgaria -

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Episode 117: Cake or Death

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/04/27

Taber Bain helps us navigate cake body horror, Jenna Maroney energy, and existential despair in the Eurovision experience. Cake or Death Summary Welcome, Taber Bain! @cakesandcourage Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final 2 Part 2: Moldova - Natalia Gordienko - "Sugar" (3:53) Chișinău Academy of Music, Theatre, and Fine Arts Iceland - Daði & Gagnamagnið - "10 Years" (10:01) Think About Aliens (iOS | Android) Serbia - Hurricane - "Loco Loco" (15:41) Comrade Detective (Amazon Prime) Georgia -

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Episode 116: Me in Grease!

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/04/20

Lindsey Weber from Who Weekly joins us to talk about Flo Rida, Greece, Grease, and why Eurovision is the highlight of spring. Me in Grease! Summary News (3:21) Duncan Laurence on the Billboard Hot 100 Eurovision Fire Saga: Hugo Award and Oscar? Welcome back, Lindsey Weber! (7:55) @lindseyweber | Who Weekly Semi-Final 2 Part 1: San Marino - Senhit - "Adrenalina" (9:54) Senhit's Freaky Trip to Rotterdam Jessie J wins China's The Singer Estonia - Uku Suviste - "The Lucky

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Episode 115: Will It Play in Winnipeg?

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/04/13

Graphic designer Justin Ladia joins us from Winnipeg to help us close out the first semi-final of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. North America has opinions! Will It Play in Winnipeg? Summary Welcome back, Justin Ladia! Twitter | Instagram | Website Semi-Final 1 Part 3: Israel - Eden Alene - "Set Me Free" (2:28) Trijntje Oosterhuis (Netherlands 2015) "Walk Along" Romania - Roxen - "Amnesia" (10:03) Movies on Freeform Azerbaijan - Efendi - "Mata Hari" (16:39) "Cleopatra" "Live"

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Episode 114: Satan’s Glowup

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/04/06

Ned Raggett joins us to discuss the heaven and hell aspects of Eurovision Semi-Final 1. Who knew that 2021 would be Satan's pop culture year? Satan's Glowup Summary Welcome back, Ned Raggett! @nedraggett | By the Bywater | Ned's Patreon | Bandcamp Daily Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final 1 Part 2 Slovenia - Ana Soklic - "Amen" (2:54) "Verjamem" at the 2012 Eurovision Semi-Final (YouTube) Sweden - Tusse - "Voices" (9:59) Black Widow trailer (YouTube) Cyprus - Elena Tsagrinou - "El Diablo"

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Episode 113: Container Ship of Love

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/03/30

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. Container Ship of Love Summary News (1:04) We have a Patreon now! Belarus out Rock the Roof Eurovision Spain Online PreParty April 24 Welcome back, Chris King! (6:26) @ckingsc on Twitter Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final 1 Part 1 Australia - Montaigne - "Technicolour" (7:27) "metal peach embodies technicolour"

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Episode 112: A Whole Thing

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/03/23

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

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Episode 111: The Homestretch

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/03/16

We're in the homestretch of an unusual Eurovision Selection Season. Melfest is the main event, new songs, scandals... ok, maybe not so unusual... The Homestretch Summary "Husavik" Awards Watch: The Grammy Awards and the Oscars (1:12) The Last Week of Eurovision 2021 Selection Season Tuesday: Belarus potentially disqualified (5:43) Wednesday song drops: (11:20) Austria's Vincent Bueno "Amen" Greece's Stefania "Last Dance" Switzerland's Gjon's Tears "Tout L'Univers" Bulgaria's VICTORIA's "Growing

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Episode 110: Oops! All Songs!

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/03/09

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

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Episode 109: Eye of the Hurricane

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/03/02

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

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Episode 108: Sábado Gigante

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/02/23

Sábado Gigante 2021 ha quedado atrás y estamos listos para discutir un puñado de nuevas canciones de Eurovisión. Eso es todo el español que conocemos. Sábado Gigante Summary Song Selection Updates Czech Republic releases Benny Cristo's "OMAGA" (1:34) James Newman will represent the United Kingdom again (4:09) Norway's Melodi Grand Prix Final: TIX wins with "Fallen Angel" (6:08) Finland's UMK chooses "Dark Side" by Blind Channel (16:02) Blas Cantò will sing "Voy a Quedarme" for Spain

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Episode 107: Poof, Pow, Surprise!

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/02/16

Poof! Croatia has entered the Eurovision chat! Pow! Melfest names a woman! Surprise! Our first genuine "What?!" delivered on this show. Poof, Pow, Surprise! Summary News: "Husavik" Awards Watch and a Rotterdam Stage Update (1:23) Weekend Recap Croatia's Dora selects Albina's "Tick-Tock" (4:54) Sweden's Melodifestivalen Heat 2 (12:25) Norway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 5 (20:55) Song Updates (26:25) Czech Republic's Benny Cristo drops "Omaga" Song titles from North Macedonia and Moldova Bulgaria's

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Episode 106: Determined Yet Realistic

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/02/09

Lithuania and Ukraine have determined their entries and Eurovision gets realistic about its scenarios for Rotterdam. Determined Yet Realistic Summary News (1:04) Örs Siklósi of AWS (Hungary 2018) Eurovision Scenario A off the table "Husavik" Awards Watch Ukraine selects "Shum" for Go_A Germany selects Jendrik Recaps Lithuania definitively chooses The ROOP's "Discoteque" (11:50) Sweden's Melfest Heat 1 (14:30) Norway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 4 (20:48) Coming Up (28:55) Denmark will release

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Episode 105: AHHHHHHHH!

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/02/02

We try to keep calm as we discuss the live audience at France's Eurovision final, Sweden's Melfest "plan" and make our picks for Eesti Laul Semi 1. AHHHHHHHH! Summary France chooses Barbara Pravi's "Voila" (1:17) Norway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 3 Recap (8:44) Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo! Semi-Final Recap (12:41) Could Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga get a Golden Globe nomination? (15:50) What is Sweden's plan for this year's Melodifestivalen? (21:47) Other news: Senhit's "Alcohol is Free";

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Episode 104: Où est la Discoteque?

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/01/26

Norway opts for a preliminary "Hero", Lithuania takes us to the "Discoteque", and France gets ready for you to decide their Eurovision entry. Où est la Discoteque? Summary Israel selects "Set Me Free" for Eden Alene (1:27) Other news: Vasil is back for North Macedonia, Portugal and Finland release songs, Cyprus drops in February (4:49) Lithuania Pabandom is Naujo Week 2: The ROOP visits the "Discoteque" (7:04) Norway Melodi Grand Prix: Raylee is a "Hero", Mike is a villain (11:46) France C'est Vous

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Episode 103: Pabandom is When?

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2021/01/19

Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo and Norway's Melodi Grand Prix have begun and we are optimistic about Eurovision Selection Season 2021. Pabandom is When Summary Process updates: France has a date, Finland has a slate, Israel has to adjust, Italy's gonna Italy (1:36) Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo Heat 1 (9:47) Norway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 1 (17:07) Links Cover photo D. Umbraso / LRT Spotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Estonia | Finland | France | Lithuania | Norway Eurovision 2021

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