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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 281: Responsive

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/10/21

The European Broadcasting Union has postponed its plan to hold a membership vote to decide if Israel’s broadcaster KAN will be allowed to compete in next year’s Eurovision. While it remains unclear if the vote will still happen, it doesn’t fully resolve how the EBU got to this point in the first place. We’ll take a closer look at other times the EBU’s non-political stance has been tested and see what lessons can be applied going forward.Responsive Summary Yugoslavia (3:20) Administrative Changes to

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Episode 280: Weird Little Dudes

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/10/07

Käärijä, Joost, Baby Lasagana, Tommy Cash... we've used the term "Weird Little Dudes" to describe these contestants from the last few editions of Eurovision. Something else they have in common: all were favorites to win and did extremely well in the televote. We attempt to define the term and try to identify what other Eurovision contestants may fall into this category. Weird Little Dudes Summary Where did the term "Weird Little Dude" come from? (1:20) Pop Quiz: Is this act a Weird Little Dude

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Episode 279: Perceived Aura

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/09/23

Eurovision has given their branding elements a makeover in preparation for next year's 70th edition. Graphic Designer Justin Ladia joins Ben to discuss why rebrands happen, what the EBU may want to accomplish with this rebrand, and first impressions on the new fonts and images introduced for Vienna 2026.Perceived Aura Summary Why do a rebrand? (2:31) Examining the new Eurovision logo and fonts (7:08) The Psychology of Branding (22:12) Bonus Round: Eurovision 2000 (29:01) Subscribe The EuroWhat

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Episode 279: Welcome to Austria

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/09/09

It's offficially the pre-season for Eurovision 2026 and we have a lot of news to get caught up on. We're heading to Vienna in May and planning for the national final season is underway. We also review Austria's CV at Eurovision.Welcome to Austria Summary Willkommen in Wien (0:49) National Final Updates: Austria, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Ukraine (4:40) Coming up: Eurovision's Rebranding and the Intervision Song Contest (11:14) Austria at Eurovision (13:29) Eurovision Asia J/K

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Episode 277: Nice

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/08/26

As we wrap up our 8th season and Eurovision's 69th (nice) edition, we take a rapid fire tour of the Contest up to this point while trying to find something nice or interesting to say about each year. Content warning: goofiness.Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here (https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe). Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email

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Episode 276: Lingua Franca

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/08/12

The Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest featured 21 songs with non-English lyrics, the most to appear since the language rule was abolished in 1999. In this episode, we'll explore the history of the language rule and why language diversity has returned to the Contest.Lingua Franca Summary The introduction of the Language Rule at Eurovision (4:17) The End of the Language Rule (17:17) What may be contributing to language diversity at Eurovision? (27:29) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is

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Episode 275: Good to Go

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/07/29

Quite a bit has happened since we last checked in on Eurovision news. Executive Supervisor Martin Österdahl will be stepping down, there's a new head of the Reference Group, and we know which cities have made bids to host next year's competition. Good to Go Summary Eurovision Host City: Innsbruck vs Vienna (1:00) Martin Österdahl Steps Down (4:48) Have you joined the Eurowhat AV Club? (10:43) 17 Participants so far for Eurovision 2026 (11:59) Eurovision YouTube: Non, Stop Hits (and Geoblock?)

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Episode 274: Yugoslavia 1990

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/07/15

1990 was the European Year of Tourism. The map of Europe was also changing, as the fall of the Berlin Wall and the movement toward what would become the European Union started to redefine the concept of borders. We’ll be taking a look at how the 1990 Contest in Yugoslavia reflected this new era in Europe, as well as how the 2025 Contest mirrors those reflections 35 years later.Yugoslavia 1990 Summary #EurovisionAgain, again (1:55) A Brief History of Mascots and Postcards (4:14) The European Year of

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Episode 273: Fan Media Roundtable

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/07/01

Eurovision has a unique ecosystem where the EBU and various blogs, podcasts, video channel, and other fans have a work relationship in covering the Contest. But is that relationship working? We discuss the current state of fan media with dudepoints, Niall from niallpoints, and Derek from 12 Points (all with good points).Fan Media Summary How was your venue covering Eurovision 2025? (4:23) What is the distinction between fan media and "real" media? (11:27) The EBU / Fan Media Ecosystem (17:18) How

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Episode 272: I Am: Celine Dion

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/06/17

We are opening the Patreon vault to share our discussion of Amazon's 2024 documentary I Am: Celine Dion, which chronicles the singer's rise to fame, her prolific career, and her struggles with Stiff Person Syndrome. Here's Amazon's description of the film:Directed by Academy Award nominee Irene Taylor, I Am: Celine Dion gives us a raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational

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Episode 271: Integrity

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/06/03

We ease into the off-season by getting caught up on the news in the immediate aftermath of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. We also dig into the jury and televote results and try to read the tea leaves for what might happen in Austria 2026.Integrity Summary Is Everyone Still Mad at the EBU Season 2 Renewal (0:55) Eurovision 2025 Ratings (10:26) Patreon: Doctor Who and Gambamark (13:21) Eurovision 2025 Results Data Dive (15:00) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your

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Episode 270: Bird Noises

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/05/20

We have a winner! Eurovision Song Contest 2025 held its Grand Final in Basel, Switzerland and named a champion after tense rounds of juries and televoting. We discuss the show, the results, and what's in store for Eurovision 2026…Bird Noises Summary Austria wins the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest (1:18) What did you think of the Grand Final? (5:23) How were the Interval Acts? (12:20) What does Eurovision (and the EBU) look like for 2026? (15:43) Eurowhat Off-Season Mode (18:55) Subscribe The

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Episode 269: Eurovision 2025 Grand Final Preview

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/05/16

Twenty songs have emerged from the Eurovision 2025 Semifinals and will join six auto-qualifiers on Saturday. We recap the shows from Tuesday and Thursday and get ready for the Grand Final.Eurovision 2025 Grand Final Preview Summary Turquoise Carpet (0:48) Semi-Final 1 Results (3:58) Semi-Final 2 Results (10:33) Grand Final Preview (19:14) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here

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Episode 268: Eurovision 2025 Semi-Final Preview

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/05/12

Eurovision Week for 2025 is upon us as well as the 37 artists gathered in Basel. We get caught up on the news leading up to this week before discussing the rehearsals and our predictions for who will advance to Saturday's Grand Final. Eurovision 2025 Semi-Final Preview Summary Lumo stuns in Basel debut (0:48) Eurovision Artist Support Measures (2:38) Ongoing Issues: Flag Policy 2025 and Israel's Participation (6:01) Semi-Final Format Changes (10:48) Where to watch Eurovision 2025 (16:13) Eurovision

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Episode 267: Seasoned

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/05/06

Graphic designer and puzzler Justin Ladia returns to discuss the Eurovision 2025 auto-qualifiers: Spain, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and host country Switzerland.Justin Ladia Graphic designer, puzzle person, and kendo practitioner from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Seasoned Summary Spain - Melody - "Esa Diva" (3:27) Italy - Lucio Corsi - "Volevo Essere Un Duro" (12:55) Germany - Abor & Tynna - "Baller" (20:14) United Kingdom - Remember Monday - "What the Hell Just Happened?"

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Episode 266: Mélange

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/04/29

Ned Raggett joins us to close out our coverage of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2025. This week, we approach the entries from Australia, Serbia, Denmark, Austria, Israel, and Georgia.Ned Raggett Ned Raggett writes a lot, is a denizen of social media (https://bsky.app/profile/nedraggett.bsky.social), and more things besides. He has written for Pitchfork, the Guardian, The Quietus, Rolling Stone, The Wire, Shfl, Bandcamp Daily, Freaky Trigger, OC Weekly, Nashville Scene, Seattle Weekly, SF

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Episode 265: Do Re Mi

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/04/22

Critic and educator Maura Johnston joins us again to chat about the Eurovision entries from Finland, Latvia, Malta, Lithuania, and Armenia.Maura Johnston Maura Johnston is a writer and editor who teaches at Boston College. She lives in Allston Rock City with her cat, Nuno. Her favorite Eurovision song of recent years is Margaret Berger's "I Feed You My Love." Do Re Mi Summary Finland - Erika Vikman - "Ich Komme" (1:17) Latvia - Tautumeitas - "Bur man laimi" (8:18) Malta - Miriana Conte - "Serving"

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Episode 264: Polyethylene

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/04/15

Music journalist Fred Bronson returns to start our conversations about Eurovision 2025 Semi-Final 2. We discuss Montenegro, Luxembourg, Greece, Czechia, and Ireland, plus some delightful stories about long distance friendships and phone calls.Fred Bronson Fred Bronson is the author of seven books: Rockin' the Kremlin with David Junk, The Jacksons Legacy (with the Jacksons), Dick Clark’s American Bandstand (with Dick Clark), The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook, The Billboard Book of Number One Hits,

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Episode 263: Genre Confusion

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/04/08

Culture critic Euny Hong joins us to discuss the multiple genres represented by Croatia, Sweden, San Marino, Portugal, and Cyprus at this year's Eurovision.Euny Hong Euny Hong is a journalist and bestselling author of three books that have been published in a total of over 20 languages. The Birth of Korean Cool: How One Nation is Conquering the World Through Pop Culture, an Amazon Editor’s Pick, is being re-released in April 2025. A Yale grad and former Fulbright Scholar, Frankfurter, and Berliner,

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Episode 262: Huzzah

The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews ·

2025/04/01

Bradley Dalton-Oates from the Eurovision Song Context podcast joins us to discuss the entries from Norway, Estonia, Azerbaijan, Iceland, and the Netherlands.Huzzah Summary Eurovision Song Context (1:11) Norway - Kyle Alessandro - "Lighter" (5:51) Estonia - Tommy Cash - "Espresso Macchiato" (13:38) Azerbaijan - Mamagama - "Run With U" (27:53) Iceland - VÆB - "RÓÁ" (36:01) The Netherlands - Claude - "C'est La Vie" (44:16) Final Thoughts (50:32) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever

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