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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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01:16:38

Episode 113: Eurovision 1986 Recap

Eurovangelists ·

2026/04/09

We're heading back in time and to Bergen, Norway for the 1986 Eurovision Song Contest alongside the hilarious Siobhan Thompson of Dimension 20, Rick & Morty and Krapopolis. It's a goofy one, and we've got the irascible Terry Wogan's commentary to guide us. Jeremy documents the rise of the Steinbergers, Dimitry looks for his love in capital letters, Siobhan tells us why we're at peak Eighties, and Oscar's just one of the (European) girls.Follow Siobhan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/vornietom/

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01:04:28

Episode 112: Benidorm Fest 2026

Eurovangelists ·

2026/04/02

If we're talking Spain's Benidorm Fest, who better to join us than the two native Spaniards that host one of our favorite ESC podcasts, the Eurovisionphiles? Dr. Barbara Barreiro Leon and Maria Zapata are on the show this week, talking about Spain's former national final that's now a celebration of Spanish pop music. Jeremy isn't feeling very quinqui, Dimitry longs to be a turista, Barbara's sporting two new tattoos, Maria wants to know why men sing so high, and Oscar needs an ear worm surgically

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01:03:11

Episode 111: Priority Postcards 2026

Eurovangelists ·

2026/03/26

We've had a sea change in regards to answering our mail: we've decided to answer postcards mid-national final seasons when the questions are relevant as opposed to waiting until the middle of summer where it no longer matters much either way. So come listen to us try and answer some of the big questions about this year's crop of songs! Jeremy's setting off on the San Francisco Bay, Dimitry reveals one of his most hated songs of all time, and Oscar's out his brain, out his mind.This week's companion

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01:06:48

Episode 110: Internal Selection Round Up 2026

Eurovangelists ·

2026/03/19

Our Super Saturdays have come to an end, which means there's only a cornucopia of new songs to discuss from all the internal selections! We're joined by the fabulous Swede and expert in all things Melfest Karin Björklund of the 12p podcast to take a listen to them all and give our opinions on this year's crop, plus a special guest appearance by Dr. Ella Hubber! Jeremy needs some euros to counter it, Dimitry traces the waspy origins of a trio of competitors, Karin wants more from Cyprus, and Oscar's

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01:26:44

Episode 109: Super Saturday 2026, ft. Boy George

Eurovangelists ·

2026/03/12

With five more national finals, we've made it to the end of the super Saturdays until 2027, but not without first covering Romania's Selecția Națională, the San Marino Song Contest, Poland's Krajowych Kwalifikacji, Sweden's Melodifestivalen, and Portugal's Festival da Canção. And our beloved Oscar is across the pond this week, so we're instead joined by our Eurovision-obsessed neighbor to the north, Worldvishawn, to talk about what we liked and what we didn't. Jeremy doesn't think one song is all

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01:26:26

Episode 108: Super Saturday 2026, Round Two

Eurovangelists ·

2026/03/05

This Super Saturday almost knocked us out, but we've got a super-sized episode covering SIX national finals: Lithuania's Eurovizija.LT, Norway's Melodi Grand Prix, Finland's UMK, Serbia's Pesma za Evroviziju, Germany's Das Deutsche Finale, and of course, Italy's Sanremo. It's a lot of show to get through, but we've got six new winning songs, including one that feels like it could... go... all... the... way! Jeremy demands a moratorium on dessert songs, Dimitry is ready to rise up, and Oscar refuses

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01:16:16

Episode 107: Super (Not) Saturday 2026

Eurovangelists ·

2026/02/26

It just wouldn't be Eurovision season without a visit to the doctor: Dr. Ella Hubber from Let's Learn Everything. The good doctor joins us once again, heroically watching nine hours of national finals to comment on this week's contests, including what might be the worst song of the year (so far). Jeremy is ready to bust out his dance license, Dimitry's got snowballs in his pockets, Ella is all in on an emo f-boy, and Oscar lives fast but his hips move slow.Watch Croatia's Dora 2026 on YouTube here:

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01:01:27

Episode 106: Super Saturday 2026, Round One

Eurovangelists ·

2026/02/19

The national finals start coming fast and furious from here on out, so all our Saturdays will be super for the next weeks. We've got Estonia's Eesti Laul, Latvia's Supernova and Denmark's Melodi Grand Prix this week, with three new winners and a lot of previous competitors coming back for a chance at glory. Jeremy identifies a new type of mom song, Dimitry nearly swears off his status as a Stanmark for Denmark, and Oscar's ravin' at the Taj Mahal. Watch Estonia's Eesti Laul on YouTube:

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00:58:20

Episode 105: Vidbir 2026

Eurovangelists ·

2026/02/12

We're back to national final season, and boy, is it a good one. Ukraine's Vidbir is here, and with it, a veritable wave of Eurovision royalty: Jamala, Zlata Ognevich, Jerry Heil, Ziferblat, Monokate... it's a veritable cornucopia of ESC talent. Jeremy likes it when things get just a little Jesus-y, Dimitry is exposed as a Ruslana simp, and Oscar's looking for Mr. Vel. Watch Vidbir 2026 with English commentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Cs4e1FTXvEWatch Vidbir 2026 in the original

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01:00:24

Episode 104: Benidorm Fest 2022

Eurovangelists ·

2026/02/05

Dimitry finally got his wish granted: we're finally taking a look at Spain's very first Benidorm Fest from 2022, and wouldn't you know it? It's a doozy. Comedian and voice actor Tony Rodriguez (The Simpsons, Tiny Toons Looniversity) joins us to take a listen to the pack of songs that eventually gave us Chanel. Jeremy wonders if it's emo or émo, Dimitry hits the disco dance floor, Tony's looking for Alaska, and Oscar just wants his mamá.Watch Benidorm Fest 2022 on RTVE's website here:

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01:00:57

Episode 103: Luxembourg Song Contest 2026

Eurovangelists ·

2026/01/29

The national finals are about to hit us like a tidal wave, but not quite yet - for now, it's the gentle rain of Luxembourg's eight-song national final, and its excellent lineup of interval acts and guests. It's nice to have the time to discuss a pretty fun show, as things will get much trickier next month! Jeremy dreams of a physicist-pop star girlfriend, Dimitry spots another Rybak devotee in the wild, and Oscar wants to pitch on the Sweet Tooth stage show.Watch the Luxembourg Song Contest on

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01:03:24

Episode 102: Moldova & Malta 2026

Eurovangelists ·

2026/01/22

The season is upon us, at last! Moldova's Selecția Națională 2026 and Malta's MESC 2026 were this past Saturday, at a combined NINE hours of programming across the two finals. One mostly earned the run time, and one... not so much. Jeremy finds one Moldovan entry Simply Irresistible, Dimitry starts a feud with multiple podcasts, and Oscar's backing mom songs again this year. Watch Selecția Națională 2026 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/Xb7YS5ZeZ2s?si=Hm1t2uQr4LpoBSMQWatch MESC 2026 on

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00:57:23

Episode 101: National Final Preview 2026, Part 2

Eurovangelists ·

2026/01/15

It's our last week before the avalanche of national finals begins and doesn't stop for almost two months, so we've got another batch of sneak peeks of upcoming shows, plus a listener postcard about the important issue of voting in 2026. Jeremy likes the look of some of these men with accordions, Dimitry's hero might just show up to save the day, and Oscar's villain origin story begins. Visit Eurovisionworld for dates & viewing info for this season's national finals: https://eurovisionworld.com/This

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00:52:55

Episode 100: National Final Preview 2026, Part 1

Eurovangelists ·

2026/01/08

Some said hitting the triple digit mark couldn't be done, but the Eurovangelists have talked ESC a HUNDRED times! We celebrate by doing our favorite thing: talking about Eurovision, and taking a look at the many national finals that await us in 2026. Jeremy's aged out of A-Teenagerhood, Dimitry's favorite is a little inappropriate, and Oscar makes a called shot for where his favorite will come from in 2026. All the upcoming national finals and where to watch them can be found at Eurovisionworld:

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01:03:20

Episode 99: Festivali i Këngës 64 & MonteSong 2025

Eurovangelists ·

2026/01/01

Happy New Year, and happy new national final season! We've got two quality national finals to talk about, and lots of great songs to add to our playlists. Plus, one of Dimitry's all-time faves shows up as an interval act, and another one shows up twice. Jeremy can't take the tease of Zjerm, Dimitry's a certified Adio-phile, and Oscar goes to bat for his weird pop girlies from both countries. Watch Festivali i Këngës 64 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXSet3X1Ie0Watch MonteSong 2025 here:

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01:00:48

Happy Holidays from the Eurovangelists

Eurovangelists ·

2025/12/25

We've had the good fortune this year to enjoy the support of fans like you, so we've decided to share a little bit of the wealth of content that our MaxFun backers get and put together this present for everyone. It's the very first episode of But Enough About Eurovision Already from April, our pop culture chat about anything non-Eurovision, and the very first episode of Dimitry's interview show Eurovision Journeys, where he talks to European fans of the ESC and their history with it. Jeremy's

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01:00:48

Episode 98: Hark, The Icelandic Angels Sing!

Eurovangelists ·

2025/12/18

It's Christmastime, so that means it's time for an episode better known as Hark, The Icelandic Angels Sing! Iceland’s Christmas Covers of Pop Songs: Let Them Ring; The Bridge That Unites Italy and Iceland (Sweden Sometimes Too) Or, Laura Branigan Is The Grinch. We're joined by fellow MaxFun host Alex Schmidt of Secretly Incredibly Fascinating to investigate this certainly very curious phenomenon. Jeremy traces word origins, Dimitry cracks the whip at wind dance practice, Alex asks if a duo can be

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00:55:34

Episode 97: EBU Winter General Assembly 2025

Eurovangelists ·

2025/12/11

The European Broadcasting Union held their Winter General Assembly with two consequential votes promised, and somehow, only one vote happened. We discuss the countries that are returning this year, the countries who have dropped out as a response to the vote, and what exactly happened with regards to this year's General Assembly.This week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/22ZrVhSGLJLYUqDzLxCF8SIsrael's delegation lobbying against expulsion:

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01:26:56

Episode 96: Eurovision 2006 Recap

Eurovangelists ·

2025/12/04

We've talked a lot about Lordi and their 2006 win in Athens, and with the 20th anniversary rapidly approaching next year, we wanted our listeners to be up on one of the best contests of the otherwise not-so-great '00s era. And who better to join us in Athens than Greek pop expert and comedian Mano Agapion to talk about all the high and lowlights of the Grand Final? Jeremy taps the sign with his one rule of rock, Dimitry imagines a young Alexander Rybak getting inspired, Mano has OPINIONS about Anna

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01:04:50

Episode 95: Indigenous Artists in Eurovision

Eurovangelists ·

2025/11/20

This week we're talking about artists from indigenous European artists from Spain, Australia and Scandinavia, and who better to join us than the hilarious comedian Jana Schmieding of Rutherford Falls & Reservation Dogs? Jana and the boys talk about the intersection of Eurovision with the many indigenous peoples of Europe, and listen to some great songs. Jeremy's still salty about 2024, Dimitry shares the many things joik can be about, Jana becomes an instant fan, and Oscar spots a claw wig. Listen

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