Eurovision Division

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Eurovision Division is a show where we listen to all of the songs in the year's Eurovision Song Contest before that year's Eurovision Song Contest. Host Jeroen has listened to all of these songs before, while his co-host and girlfriend Mira is hearing them for the very first time. We crunch the numbers, we judge the songs. We crunch our teeth, we judge eachother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2018 - 37 | Denmark, or "Vikings! A Musical Experience" 06.05.2018 27:22

In which we make a number of pop culture references, and talk about folk legends, musical theatre, choreography and laying down your weapons. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 36 | Croatia, or "Radio Voice" 06.05.2018 19:52

In which we discuss the excellent tv show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, before listening to a song that we struggle to describe. We mention Serge Gainsbourg and Albert Einstein. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 35 | Montenegro, or "A Cold Prince" 05.05.2018 19:16

In which we discuss Balkan ballads, fairytales, sleeping in a cold bed and the notion of "snapping".Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 34 | FYR Macedonia, or "I Thought It Would Be Longer" 05.05.2018 17:33

In which we continue developing the narrative around Mira's bone situation and then we discuss band names, outfits and mixing genres. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 33 | Bulgaria, or "The Equinox Chronicles" 05.05.2018 25:33

In which we go on a quest into the deepest corners of the universe, to retrieve what has been taken from us. On our way, we discuss science-fiction shows on Netflix, skeletons and the fact that the EBU should really think about hiring Jeroen next year. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on A...

2018 - 32 | Switzerland, or "I Hate Banksy" 04.05.2018 27:42

In which we discuss powerlessness in the current political climate (we wish we didn't have to), and Mira has a severe struggle with her bones. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 31 | Hungary, or "Hamlet, the Musical" 04.05.2018 22:04

In which we continue our discussion of "personal" songs at Eurovision, and proceed to actually talk about this song and this band. There's a first for everything. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 30 | Germany, or "Some Song Like You" 04.05.2018 23:48

In which, for the umpteenth time this year, we get a little too real. This is our 30th episode this year, which will mean something to our longtime listeners. We discuss other popular recording artists, although canonically, Mira has never heard any of their songs before. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-d...

2018 - 29 | Serbia, or "Which One's Sanja?" 03.05.2018 16:46

In which we discover what happens when Jeroen ingests slightly more coffee than he should, and we consider the implications of the "6 people on stage" rules. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 28 | Cyprus, or "Allegedly, Wig" 03.05.2018 20:20

In which we discuss how to "get" Mira "there", and we cycle through some fascinating topics like product placement and new buzzwords. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 27 | Lithuania, or "Stay A While" 02.05.2018 23:12

In which things get highly emotional, but not until we've discussed our workplaces and the proper velocity for rhymes to succeed one another. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 26 | Norway, or "Muppets Fix Everything" 02.05.2018 30:24

In which we discuss a returning artist and whether he can beat his previous record. We discuss whether this song is right for Eurovision, whether the songwriting advice is solid, and whether he is in it to win it. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

2018 - 25 | Belarus, or "A Good Spread of Boys" 01.05.2018 22:07

In which something happens that has perhaps never happened before, and we spend a great deal of time discussing previous Belorusian entries and the various ways in which they exceeded our expectations. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 24 | Slovenia, or "Literally His Kink" 01.05.2018 18:39

In which we discuss our experiences in "the club", the music of Taylor Swift, and we engage in a lovely round of kinkshaming. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 23 | Malta, or "The Ultimate Taboo" 30.04.2018 34:07

In which we talk about Mad Max and the extended filmography of visionary director George Miller, but we also touch on the stigma that surrounds mental health and figure out what the ultimate taboo is. We end up recording the longest episode we've ever put out. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hos...

2018 - 22 | United Kingdom, or "Because of Brexit" 30.04.2018 22:12

In which we discuss the weather and we finally mention "The Greatest Showman" for the first time. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 21 | Iceland, or "Grasping at Bjork's Straws" 28.04.2018 25:47

In which we discuss the appropriate behavior at concerts, the music of Cosmo Sheldrake, and we develop a new mythology for Iceland. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 20 | Greece, or "Treacherous as the Sea" 27.04.2018 17:29

In which we bring our sleepiest energy and we discuss a wide range of subjects, including ASMR, make-up, our taxes, a Greek restaurant and of course, mythology. Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 19 | Armenia, or "Fighter 3/Sorceror 2" 26.04.2018 17:17

In which we talk about Dungeons and Dragons and our upstairs neighbours and we recommend the 2016 film "The Promise".Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/EuroDivision)Rate and review our Podcast on iTunes! (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 18 | Israel, or "Well, It's Short For Barbara" 25.04.2018 25:58

In which we talk about Mira's birthday and how it feels to grow old. Rather than do the obvious thing and talk about Lithuania's song, which would indeed, have been an easy and obvious transition to make, we decide to take the long way round to Israel. We discuss toys, slang words and whether this has the potential to be a Eurovision winner. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EuroDivision)R...

2018 - 17 | Belgium, or "A Jazzy Jacket" 24.04.2018 23:05

In which we finally get to our own country, and talk about the odd brand of patriotism that a good Eurovision entry can inspire. Follow us on twitter! https://twitter.com/EuroDivisionRate and review on iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division... and tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 16 | Azerbaijan, or "Stronger than Cannibals" 23.04.2018 23:09

In which we try to figure out the deeper meaning behind the lyrical content of this entry... because what else were we going to talk about? Anime? God? Tattoos? Firearms? Yes, we do talk about all of those things too. Follow us on twitter - https://twitter.com/EuroDivisionRate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eurovision-division... and tell your friends! Hosted on Acast....

2018 - 15 | Sweden, or "One of the Justins" 22.04.2018 23:37

In which we return to the country of the sexiest man in Europe (Christer Bjorkman) and have a profound talk about dancing, fashion and foccacia. Jeroen also plays a great prank on Mira. Follow us on twitter (@EuroDivision). Tell your friends about the show and/or rate and review us on iTunes to spread the word! Thank you, and we love you almost as much as we love Christer Bjorkman. Hosted on Acast...

2018 - 14 | Poland, or "Breaking the Vow" 20.04.2018 21:10

In which Mira makes good of her promise to say nothing but positive words about a song... for the better part of a minute. Follow us on twitter at @eurodivision! Rate and review us on iTunes and tell all of your friends about the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 - 13 | Spain, or "Like Yelling into a Bowl" 19.04.2018 21:00

In which we ride an emotional roller coaster and discuss the nature of young love. If you want to, please count the amount of statements made over the course of this episode which get contradicted by the end of the episode. There's a few notable ones for sure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.