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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 241: Exotic Switzerland

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/09/10

Our 8th season begins with news about Eurovision 2025 host city Basel, our first artist announcement, and a look at the history of Switzerland at the Contest. Exotic Switzerland Summary Basel, Switzerland will host Eurovision 2025 (0:54) Theo Evan will represent Cyprus in Basel (4:05) Is everyone/the Netherlands still mad at the EBU? (7:53) Montenegro will return to Eurovision (10:08) Italy and Sweden tweak their national selections (14:02) Patreon: Let's Talk About Can't Stop the Music

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Episode 240: How to Win Melfest

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/08/27

We say farewell to Eurovision 2024 host nation Sweden by examining the facts and figures of its long-running song selection method: Melodifestivalen. We also make our picks of who we would like to see make an appearance in Melfest 2025.How to Win Melfest Summary Who has written the most songs for Melfest? (2:38) Do non-English songs do well at Melfest? (6:02) Should Melfest's Andra Chansen be given a second chance? (11:53) If you already won Melfest, should you come back? (15:32) Subscribe The

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Episode 239: ABBA Gold

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/08/13

Elisabeth Vincentelli examined the 1992 greatest hits collection ABBA Gold for the music criticism book series 33 1/3. We discuss the book, our respective relationships with ABBA, and marvel at the band's influence on pop music 50 years after their Eurovision win.ABBA Gold Summary What is your relationship with ABBA? (2:53) ABBA Gold (1992) (7:30) 33 1/3: ABBA Gold by Elisabeth Vincentelli (10:04) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to

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Episode 238: Vacay

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/07/30

It's the Geneva Convention vs Basel Exposition for the chance to host Eurovision in 2025. Meanwhile, the production team has been announced and a new job for ESC Director is available if you wanna work with Martin. We go over July 2024 Eurovision headlines in this episode.Vacay Summary Geneva vs Basel (1:22) Eurovision 2025 Staff Updates (6:22) Patreon Summer of Celine Book Club (10:48) 22 Countries for Eurovision 2025 So Far (13:48) Photo by Peter Conlan on Unsplash Subscribe The EuroWhat

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Episode 237: Missing the 'Mark

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/07/16

Oh, Denmark. What are we going to do with you? Ellie Chalkley joins us to assess what's rotten in the state of DMGP and what changes could be made to get the Nordic nation back into the Eurovision Grand Final.Ellie Lifelong lover of flags, spreadsheets and the outer reaches of the pop universe. Designer of the infamous Every Eurovision Result Ever tea towel. Missing the 'Mark Summary Welcome, Ellie! (1:04) Denmark at Eurovision Recently (2:22) Dansk Melodi Grand Prix (DMGP) Problems (6:35) Denmark

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Episode 236: "It's 5 to 11..."

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/07/02

On April 24, 1974, Portugal's Eurovision entry was used as a signal that would dismantle a dictatorship in Europe. In this episode, look back on the Carnation Revolution and Portugal's history both outside and inside the Eurovision Song Contest."It's 5 to 11..." Summary Portugal at Eurovision (2:58) A Brief History of Portugal's Politics (11:05) April 24, 1974 (18:25) April 26, 1974 (27:10) Cover image by Tatjana from Pixabay Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your

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Episode 235: Calm

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/06/18

We check in on Eurovision headlines from June 2024 including budget discussions, host city where/when, and which countries have already expressed interest in the 2025 Contest.Calm Summary Eurovision Ratings Omnibus 2024 (1:04) Host City When? Host City Where? (3:26) Is Everyone Still Mad at the EBU? (6:11) Patreon: "I Am: Celine Dion" (8:47) 2025 Country Count: 13 (9:37) National Selection Updates: Italy, Belgium, Albania (17:37) Cover photo by Luis Cortés on Unsplash Subscribe The EuroWhat

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Episode 234: A Lotta Look

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/06/04

Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan from the celebrity fashion blog Go Fug Yourself join us to discuss fashion, stagewear, and all the lewks from Eurovision 2024. What designs worked, which were less successful, and will 2025 be an all-denim affair?A Lotta Look Summary Welcome, Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan! (1:16) The Turquoise Carpet (6:38) Favorite Looks from Eurovision 2024 (9:39) Less Successful Eurovision 2024 Looks (16:52) Outfit Rehearsals (25:27) Is Eurovision Fashion Second-Tier

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Episode 233: Grievance Committee

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/05/21

As the EBU works through a litany of complaints about Eurovision 2024, Dr Jess Carniel from the University of Southern Queensland joins us to discuss the issues facing the competition. Along with examining what should be a rebuilding year for the Contest, we chat about Australia's presence at the ESC and reconsider the balance of the jury and televote.Dr Jess Carniel Jess is an Associate Professor in Humanities at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. Her research focuses on the various

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Episode 232: Broke

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/05/14

Somehow we made it through the other side of the 2024 Eurovision Grand Final in one piece. Things that didn't: the Netherlands, Nemo's trophy, and possibly the EBU? We examine the immediate aftermath of Saturday's show from Malmö. Broke Summary Netherlands Disqualified from Eurovision (0:59) The Actual Grand Final (6:53) Eurovision Results Data Dive (10:07) Looking Toward Eurovision 2025 (17:49) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to

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Episode 231: Poop Chaos

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/05/10

In our Eurovision 2024 Grand Final Preview, we discuss the results of the two semi-finals in Malmö, make some predictions on what may happen on Saturday, and scratch why Sweden's hosting has been itching us this week. This episode was recorded at 7pm US Eastern Time on Thursday, May 9. Poop Chaos Summary Corrections: Robyn Edition (0:52) Eurovision Semi-Final 1 in Review (2:32) Eurovision Semi-Final 2 in Review (10:46) Grand Final Preview (27:10) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available

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Episode 230: Designated Perceived Nudity Corner

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/05/06

It's Eurovision Week! After we get caught up on Contest news, we make our predictions on which acts will advance to Saturday's Grand Final. Will there be heartbreak in Malmö? Designated Perceived Nudity Corner Summary Eurovision News: Peacock, Producer's Choice, Flags (1:19) Eurovision Semi-Final 1 Predictions (13:01) Eurovision Semi-Final 2 Predictions (25:52) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here

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Episode 229: "Authenticity"

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/04/30

Chris Molanphy from Slate's Hit Parade joins us to discuss the Big 5 and Sweden's entries for Eurovision 2024. How do the entries from France, Spain, Italy, Germany, the UK, and Sweden stack up to current US Billboard chart sensibilities? Are there any bangers in the mix?About Chris Molanphy Chris Molanphy is a chart analyst and pop critic who writes about the intersection of culture and commerce in popular music. For Slate, he created and hosts the Hit Parade podcast

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Episode 228: Pulling Focus

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/04/23

Ned Raggett returns to helps us wrap up our coverage of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2024. Which entries are legit snacks? Which songs left us hungry for more? How did we manage to bring food into every discussion? Pulling Focus Summary Welcome back, Ned Raggett! (0:47) 🇳🇱 Netherlands - Joost Klein - "Europapa" 🇪🇺 (2:18) 🇦🇹 Austria - Kaleen - "We Will Rave" 🪩 (10:53) 🇬🇷 Greece - Marina Satti - "ZARI" 🎲 (19:08) 🇮🇱 Israel - Eden Golan - "Hurricane" 🌀 (26:29) 🇬🇪 Georgia - Nutsa -

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Episode 227: CVS Bangerz

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/04/16

Audio engineer and Never Post (https://www.neverpo.st/) host Mike Rugnetta joins us for a Eurovision crash course. We discuss this year's entries from Estonia, Denmark, Belgium, San Marino, and Switzerland, as well as the overwhelming schedule for Eurovision rehearsals and the finer points of grocery store playlists.CVS Bangerz Summary Welcome, Mike Rugnetta! (0:43) 🇪🇪 Estonia - 5MIINUST x Puuluup - “(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi” 💊 (8:51) 🇩🇰 Denmark - SABA - "Sand" 🏜️

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Episode 226: Oops! All Revamps

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/04/09

First-time guest Katie Proctor joins us to kick off our coverage of Eurovision 2024 Semi Final 2! We explore the full range of revamps with this week's set, including lyrics tweaks, remastering, and translation. Were the changes made by Czechia, Albania, Norway, Malta, and Latvia successful?Oops! All Revamps Summary Welcome, Katie Proctor! (0:42) 🇨🇿 Czechia - Aiko - "Pedestal" 🗽 (3:12) 🇦🇱 Albania - Besa - "TiTAN" 💪 (8:56) 🇳🇴 Norway - Gåte - "Ulveham" 🐺 (17:32) 🇲🇹 Malta - Sarah Bonnici -

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38:46

Episode 225: Optimistic

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/04/02

Meredith Clark from Light Treason News joins us to chat about our last set of songs for Eurovision Semi Final 1: Serbia, Iceland, Australia, Portugal, and Azerbaijan. Topics include: Memes popular in Bangladesh, Whose Line is It Anyway, didgeridoos, three-minute world building, and arms appreciation.Optimistic Summary Welcome back, Meredith Clark! (0:53) 🇷🇸 Serbia - Teya Dora - "Ramonda" 🥀 (4:35) 🇮🇸 Iceland - Hera Bjork - "Scared of Heights" 🎢 (10:31) 🇦🇺 Australia - Electric Fields - "One

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Episode 224: SFX Appeal

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/03/26

Eurovision superfan dudepoints joins us to delight in the bleeps and bloops of five more entries from this year's first semi-final. We discuss the songs from Moldova, Lithuania, Poland, Croatia, and Cyprus, as well as dude's experience at the Eurovizija.lt Grand Final.SFX Appeal Summary Welcome back, dudepoints! (0:52) 🇲🇩 Moldova - Natalia Barbu - "In the Middle" 🎻 (3:43) 🇱🇹 Lithuania - Silvester Belt - "Luktelk" 📻 (9:50) 🇵🇱 Poland - LUNA - "The Tower"🗼 (17:44) 🇭🇷 Croatia - Baby Lasagna

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Episode 223: Encarta

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/03/19

We kick off Eurovision 2024 Review Season with our special guest Sam Gavin! We discuss the entries from Slovenia, Ireland, Luxembourg, Ukraine, and Finland as well as reminisce about My Neighbor Totoro, pre-internet software, and cringe content from back in the day. Encarta Summary Welcome, Sam Gavin! (0:46) 🇸🇮 Slovenia - Raiven - "Veronika" 🧝‍♀️ (3:59) 🇮🇪 Ireland - Bambie Thug - "Doomsday Blue" 😱 (11:04) 🇱🇺 Luxembourg - Tali - "Fighter" 🤺 (19:01) 🇺🇦 Ukraine - alyona alyona & Jerry Heil -

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Episode 222: Scrunchy Face Sounds

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2024/03/12

We're at the end of Eurovision Selection Season and get caught up with internal selections from Australia and Greece plus the conclusion of Sweden's Melodifestivalen and Portugal's Festival da Canção. ... what do you mean there are still some unknown tracks?!Scrunchy Face Sounds Summary Electric Fields to represent Australia with "One Milkali (One Blood)" (0:51) Greece rolls the dice with Marina Satti's "Zari" (4:13) Marcus and Martinus win Melodifestivalen with "Unforgettable" (7:58) "Grito" by

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