Eurovision in Isolation

This week the Gang are bowled over by Moldova (and Belgium) in a special episode dedicated to the meme-creation nation! Featuring an epic sax guy, a contentious backflip and an enticing new 3-CD set. Watch the performances discussed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHAY_OVN_gY&list=PLi_PXCB9XDxvHe7s8MlI-Uz_R7JJ4cUkc

The speedboat of musical travel is in the shop this week so the Gang look back on some moments literally too rubbish to include over the last 17 episodes. Enjoy!

The Gang dare to dream of Eurovision 2019 hosted in Tel Aviv, featuring the gravity-defying antics of a Kate Bush Baby, the vocal stylings of the Icelandic Davros and more Joci Pápai vibes than you can shake a Vertigo pole at. Follow the performances here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWXuohnM14U&list=PLi_PXCB9XDxuHfiaLwS6BPdUl_-SEwoLq

The Gang board their speedboat of musical travel once again to revisit the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 in Istanbul, featuring the triumphant return of Stefan Raab, Sakis Rouvas and the Piratey Bum Grab. Watch the performances we discuss here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_PXCB9XDxtsZx3C_pHBtiNABpTTTv0C

This week the Gang investigates some of the other attempts made by Eurovision winners over the years, including a hungover Alanis Morissette, the Greek Jemini and the return of Katrina and the Dads. Follow the performances here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_PXCB9XDxsWLPbhRO-_MA79IN-z4ben

It means nothing to Midge Ure but Vienna plays host to Eurovision 2015, featuring an Australian debut (and his hat), a German Bond singer (and her earring) and a Macedonian screwup (and his face). Watch the performances discussed here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_PXCB9XDxs2ssyk63AaZC8-EeD4OIpf

The Gang ease on down the road to Eurovision 2009 in Moscow, featuring an Albanian disco gimp, Switzerland's most popular soft rock act and the triumphant return of the Guess the Age game. Follow along with the relevant performances here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_PXCB9XDxt0qhJ3dkDgjS5Zhj611f6j

The Gang take another Eurovision sabbatical to check out Melodi Grand Prix 2018, Norway's national selection show. Featuring the Norwegian Ed Sheeran, monochrome Adele and colourblind Mr Blobby. Follow along with the performances here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_PXCB9XDxsE2hSgYd68XvmdsRqNl3al

The Gang muddle their way through the 2011 Song Contest at Düsseldorf, featuring the Danish Scouting for Girls, Estonian musical theatre and a Belarusian essay crisis. Watch the performances discussed here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_PXCB9XDxurAWc7jI3TwNV7bdMg1Mqb

The Gang discuss the famous 2016 contest from Stockholm, as Sweden put on quite the show. Including the Cypriot Spinal Tap, an annoyingly good looking Frenchman and a sparkly guy from Israel. Follow the performances here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_PXCB9XDxutUlbgxUlZ98za8tQnXxvZ

Can you believe it is episode 9 already? Phil and the boys are back with the rundown of the ridiculous to the ridiculous of 2003. We pour over the wreckage of Jemini, and dissect Austria, The Netherlands, Romania and Belgium for good measure as well. Watch along with the videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_PXCB9XDxuoR_tkRHkGyiEjiafIdTYA

This week the Gang discuss the 2020 Eurovision noncontest, by looking at 5 of the songs that would have competed. You can see the songs discussed here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_PXCB9XDxvsgXSJ_h9EMzeW8h3zUwLB

The Gang take a break from discussing Eurovision by focusing on the 2017 Melodifestivalen, Sweden's national song contest, the winner of which goes on to represent Sweden at Eurovision. Covering Joiking, Queen Loreen and gap years. You can see the performances we're talking about here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSydmoHzb3M&list=PLi_PXCB9XDxtag6fZmLa52-5d1PHflMMF

The Gang discuss the 2013 song contest, including an operatic dubstep vampire, an indecent proposal and Eurovision in Middle Earth. Follow along with the performances we discuss here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlBXOveVh7c&list=PLi_PXCB9XDxuFiw3iwwxmRDKRHrsjQHeQ

This Week the gang discuss the 1998 Contest, hosted in Birmingham, where a surprisingly sprightly Guildo Horn takes centre stage You can see the performances discussed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0AQI_Nt1X4&list=PLi_PXCB9XDxvH5-cFZXMTWCbXUG5nXc5X

The gang discuss the 2006 Eurovision song contest hosted in Athens, including the Lithuanian Beastie Boys and songs that sound like Chico. Find the performances discussed right here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JHnre0q3ow&list=PLi_PXCB9XDxtvveFCg8PEATGZ43d2lPtk

This week the gang discuss the 2017 Eurovision hosted in Kiev, including for one time only a UK entry and finally some true Joci Pápai vibes. Follow the relevant performances here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_HSRHqd_7s&list=PLi_PXCB9XDxsyfUy37sXwkGwQN1Mpo_Wd

Set your mind back 20 years as the gang take you through five forgotten 'gems' from the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm! Watch the performances discussed on the YouTube playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uNfhj66GOo&list=PLi_PXCB9XDxsUzE6_X-ucEeZKL8G39n6n

The Gang discuss songs from the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest. Follow along with the performances here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OGVL_9P5fw&list=PLi_PXCB9XDxuZ-OY3Y5rSkb-YQLwSncTa