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Eurovangelists

Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée

What has more pomp, spectacle, and sequins than the Olympics, Wrestlemania, and RuPaul"s Drag Race combined? The Eurovision Song Contest, Europe’s yearly competition to determine which country has the best original song. It"s an extraordinary live musical showdown in which Europe’s most dynamic singers put it all on the line in the name of national pride. And Eurovangelists, a hilarious podcast about all things Eurovision, is here to help you get in on the fun! Each week, we’ll guide you through

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01:11:38

Episode 55: Super Saturday, Round Two

Eurovangelists ·

2025/02/13

Didn't get enough national finals last weekend? Well this time we've got FIVE national finals to talk about, starting with Ireland's Eurosong. After that, it's Ukraine's Vidbir, Latvia's Supernova, Malta's MESC, with Finland's UMK to round things out. Five finals means five new competitors in this year's ESC, and some of them have us thinking we might have heard a winner. Jeremy has the weight of the Soviet space program on his mind, Dimitry pours one out for his space grandma, and Oscar's got one

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01:04:16

Episode 54: Super Saturday, Round One

Eurovangelists ·

2025/02/06

Four national finals in one weekend? That's a Super Saturday, Eurovision fans, and it's the first of three in a row. We're talking about Greece's Ethnikos Telekos, Slovenia's EMA, Spain's Benidorm Fest, and Belgium's Eurosong, which means we have FOUR new Eurovision songs as well! We also talk about a particular impression by Slovenian artist Klemen, and despite his best intentions, how he missed the mark. Jeremy has no time for earnestness in 2025, Dimitry just isn't feeling his beloved Benidorm

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00:58:37

Episode 53: Luxembourg Song Contest 2025

Eurovangelists ·

2025/01/30

National Final Season is about to start its crazy downhill decent towards Eurovision, and we've got the latest one before we're inundated with them. Luxembourg put on another great show with fantastic guest artists, and some very solid competitors as well. Jeremy celebrates a short king, Dimitry makes yet another impassioned speech against recency bias, and Oscar is a little put off by the strategizing.Watch the Luxembourg Song Contest with its excellent English language commentary here:

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01:02:02

Epsiode 52: 10 Years of Australia in the ESC

Eurovangelists ·

2025/01/23

We finally tackle what might be our second most common fan question, which is: why is Australia in Eurovision? The short answer is they're really good at it, but we've got the full answer, plus Australian commentary courtesy of Lachlan, the president of OGAE Australia, to give us all the inside info on the Aussie acts of the last decade. Jeremy doesn't want tomorrow, Dimitry is weightless in his love for Kate Miller-Heidke, Lachlan is close personal friends with legends, and Oscar is Montaigne all

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01:06:22

Episode 51: Happy Eurovangeversary

Eurovangelists ·

2025/01/16

Can you believe it's been a whole year since our first episode? We kind of can't either, but it's true: we've reached our Eurovangeversary! We look back at the past year, answer a few postcards, and challenge each other to a few games, so come join the party. Jeremy's haunting his fellow hosts with the ghost of episodes past, Dimitry has a bone to pick with the ESC 250(s), and Oscar wants us to defend some titles.This week's companion playlist:

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01:01:54

Episode 50: National Final Preview 2025

Eurovangelists ·

2025/01/09

It's officially 2025, which means it's national final season for Eurovision. Dimitry's put together a batch of the most compelling national finals based on accessibility, show quality, and of course, DRAMA. Jeremy loves a short setlist, Dimitry gets trolled by a coffee shop order, and Oscar prays for another glow up for Ireland. Keep track of the upcoming national finals with the helpful calendar from Eurovisionworld: https://eurovisionworld.com/eurovision/calendarThis week's companion playlist:

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00:59:32

Episode 49: Albania's Festivali i Këngës

Eurovangelists ·

2025/01/02

Happy New Year! We've reached our second national final of the 2025 Eurovision season, and it's Albania's venerable Festivali i Këngës, now in its 63rd year. We're excited for this year's revamp thanks to new director of FIK, Elhaida Dani, and we talk about our favorites and least favorites from the final night of performances. Jeremy's pleasantly surprised by a Williamsburg hipster, Dimitry urges singers to once again stay in their lane, and Oscar's got some fashion suggestions for a fellow

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01:03:18

Epsiode 48: Year End Postcards

Eurovangelists ·

2024/12/19

It's been a heck of a year for Eurovision, and with that year comes lots of questions. The Eurovangelists answer a flood of postcards sent in by fans, talk about Dimitry's trip to Het Grote Songfestivalfeest, and disclose their individual Spotify Wrapped top songs! Jeremy wonders if San Marino is indeed the San Marino, Dimitry finally rises to his cohosts' level, and Oscar shares his favorite Sentai calypso.This week's companion playlist:

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00:57:17

Episode 47: Eurovision Christmas Songs

Eurovangelists ·

2024/12/12

The Christmas season is upon us, and not even the Eurovision Song Contest is capable of resisting those sleigh bells. The Eurovangelists are joined by the hilarious Jiavani as they go through a winter wonderland of holiday music performed exclusively by past ESC artists. Jeremy's belting out with Saturday morning gusto, Dimitry urges us all to be proud of our bodies, Jiavani lobbies for more aunt songs, and Oscar discovers Something Magical about the holiday season.Dimitry's extended Eurovision

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01:00:42

Episode 46: MonteSong 2024

Eurovangelists ·

2024/12/05

Montenegro is officially back in the Eurovision game, and the Eurovangelists are rarin' to chat about their national final, MonteSong 2024. We go over all of our favorite entries and ones that maybe weren't quite ready for the big show. Jeremy's been stung by an unknown villainess, Dimitry reveals the power of 13 people, and Oscar continues to be our Power Rangers expert.12/4 UPDATE: The winner of MonteSong 2024 (who we won't spoil for anyone going into this episode fresh) has withdrawn from

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01:01:42

Episode 45: Montenegro in the ESC

Eurovangelists ·

2024/11/21

In celebration of MonteSong, Montenegro's national final happening on November 27th, the Eurovangelists are going through every song Montenegro's ever sent to the ESC over the decades they've been participants. A very broad collection of styles and performers await you as we discuss what Montenegro should keep in mind when voting for their entry at the end of the month. Jeremy's back with another signature Rock Rant, Dimitry does some deep Space "exploration," Oscar can't believe his family podcast

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01:02:21

Episode 44: Now That's What Jeremy Calls Eurovision

Eurovangelists ·

2024/11/14

The Eurovangelists have arrived at the final week of their series on each host's picks for the best songs for introducing Eurovision to new viewers, or older viewers who might want to know what we would pick. This week, we're joined by Mike Cabellon (Mr. Mayor, TV Chef Fantasy League) as we listen to Jeremy's offbeat selections for the eight songs he likes and what makes them worth picking. Jeremy wants America to get into Dutch R&B, Dimitry has the info for the train, Mike can't believe a classic

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01:01:36

Episode 43: Now That's What Oscar Calls Eurovision

Eurovangelists ·

2024/11/07

The Eurovangelists enter their second week of their series on each host's picks for the best songs for introducing Eurovision to new viewers, or older viewers who might want to know what we would pick. This week, we're joined by Vic Michaelis (Dropout, Upload) as we listen to Oscar's picks for the eight songs he picks from the different decades of ESC and what makes them worth picking. Jeremy's grooving to that Turkish sound, Dimitry likes a song from 2009 that's not Fairytale, Vic finds the podcast

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01:01:44

Episode 42: Now That's What Dimitry Calls Eurovision

Eurovangelists ·

2024/10/31

The Eurovangelists kick off a three week series of taking a listen to each host's picks for the best songs for introducing Eurovision to new viewers, or older viewers who just like hearing what we like. First up is Dimitry, who's got eight songs from all different eras of the contest and a little background on why they're so important to him. Jeremy's going full Basement Dad, Dimitry celebrates the surprisingly influential Gina G, Oscar just wants to hang out with his friends, and Zach tries to get

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00:52:39

Episode 41: Emilija Kokić, Winner of ESC 1989

Eurovangelists ·

2024/10/24

After listening to last week's recap of ESC 1989, the Eurovangelists are more hyped than ever for this week's guest: Emilija Kokić of Riva, the winner of Eurovision 1989! We talk with Emilija about how she got into music, her friendship with the composer Rajko Dujmić, and whether she'll be able to teach Dimitry how to sing. Jeremy wants to know about the lecture, Dimitry wonders if he can see the colors, Oscar needs the origin story, and Emilija's on Team Ray, believe it or not.This week's companion

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01:08:33

Episode 40: Eurovision 1989 Recap

Eurovangelists ·

2024/10/17

It's time for a trip back to Lausanne, Switzerland, when Eurovision boasted an extremely 80s vibe both visually and aurally. There's lots of good songs from this year, despite a preponderance of bald men with long ponytails. Jeremy's penning his own John Hughes screenplay, Dimitry thinks it's a shame about Ray, and Oscar's found the official Mom Song of 1989.Watch the entirety of ESC 1989 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUdzU3Awys4Pan's "Bana Bana" can be found here:

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00:59:46

Episode 39: Guilty Pleasures

Eurovangelists ·

2024/10/10

The boys are joined by comedian and Eurovision lover Lauren Holt to talk about their favorite Eurovision deep cuts that you might not want to mention in a crowd of ESC fans. The case is made for a wide array of songs from all different eras of Eurovision, and we feature a few fan picks as well. Jeremy might be joining the Collective, Dimitry finally understands the significance of butterflies, Lauren's found the source of the Waterline, and Oscar will not stand for these Rendez-boos.Watch all of the

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00:59:37

Episode 38: Please Don't Call It A Comeback

Eurovangelists ·

2024/10/03

Last week, we celebrated artists who returned to Eurovision to greater glory, but this week, we look at artists who came back to sadly a worse result (sometimes more than once). Let this be a lesson to any ESC artist who's considering a return in 2025: it's not always worth it. Jeremy's had it up to here with the scatting, Oscar goes to bat for the double-double, and Dimitry's hungry for some Fud.Support our listener William's 5K at Perkins School for the Blind:

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01:01:51

Episode 37: Please Call It A Comeback

Eurovangelists ·

2024/09/26

Achieving victory in the Eurovision Song Contest takes luck as well as skill, and the competitors in this week's episode didn't luck on their side the first time. But all of them came back bigger and better for their second (or third or fourth!) time in Eurovision, so we're taking this episode to give them their due. Jeremy is not feeling these musical weirdos, Dimitry's over the moon for all these legendary Scandinavians, and Oscar proves his devotion to Mary Magdalene. Watch the great performances

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01:00:56

Episode 36: A JoJo SiWarning - The Curse of Fame

Eurovangelists ·

2024/09/19

The Eurovangelists advise caution to JoJo Siwa as she courts the possibility of becoming the Polish entry in 2025's ESC, because famous participants from the US in the Eurovision haven't fared... great. We revisit some of the biggest names to ever take part in Eurovision, and most of them finished bottom of the pack. Jeremy's had it up to here with all the scatting, Dimitry's holding out for a hero, and Oscar could've done without Madame X.Watch all the performances (including detuned & autotuned

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