Eurovision Division

We discuss this year's incredible cultural exchange program between Switzerland and Romania, the eternal struggle between the juries and the televote, and the one missing element that would have pushed this song from incredible to legendary status. As always, you can listen to this song on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lop3KkfRPA Hosted on A...

In which we touch on the Spanish Eurodrama that occured earlier in the year. Additionally, we discuss the implication of the word "lover" and the pros and cons of goofy beach boys. As always, you can watch the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jO32_trJq4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we use our best hangover brain to discuss the baking of cakes, our favourite memes and we wonder which year it is. As always, you can watch the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvaLAs9cex4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Mira starts the show off on a somewhat misanthropic note as a result of her day, but we do proceed to discuss capitalism, the lure of familiarity, and the truly exceptional MTV reality show “Are You The One?"As always, you can find the full song on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxfQn7riJxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

It's a Tuesday - which means we discuss another fabulous duet. Additionally, in this episode we talk about “Hope - Das Obama musical!”, the extended discography of Ralph Siegel, and staging concepts that could bring San Marino the victory this year. As always, we implore you to watch the full video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXiQr2ew3lQ...

In which we discuss what it feels like to suddenly be much older than you were yesterday, why we have a ladder in our apartment, how many people you need to have an official party, and other very important questions to consider in the year 2017.As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddo8n_8pKrQ Hosted on...

In which we do our best to discuss the music, but instead spend a lot of time ruminating about what it's like to be old, and we explore the general concept of "bad things".As always, you can listen to the full song on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoLWemuLP_g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the men you meet in the mountains, the things Mira did when she went to Austria that one time, and on top of that, we read from the dictionary. As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpPM1V3dqZE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we, and this is probably going to be the last time we do, profess our undying love for Michal Szpak. We discuss the poetic prowess of non-native speakers and things end up getting a little heated as we down one more glass of wine. As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmXlLBAu6IY Hosted on Acas...

In which we record an episode in the morning right after waking up and boy, oh boy, we sure sound like we’re still asleep. Sorry. We go on a tangent about the queerness of Eurovision, its artists, its audiences, and most of all, ourselves. In addition to that, we do some reminiscing about Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 2004 entry. As always, you can find the full song on the official Eurovision Song Con...

In which we profess our undying love for Belarus, and we discuss forests, hairdos and two different films directed by James Cameron. As always, you can find the music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElqbLPcTHAI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we try to figure out what’s wrong with Germany at Eurovision these last few years, but end up discussing various motivational quotes which you could put on your Facebook wall. As always, you can find the full video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpESkcTVdkk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the Academy Award Nominated film “Daens”, and Jeroen is moved to tears as Mira continues the somewhat worrying annual trend of upsetting the Eurovision fandom. As always, please watch the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7ph8As8azg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we go through a lengthy existential crisis, discuss various properties aimed at young adults, talk about our memories of being a teenager, and almost forget to actually talk about the song we came here to talk about. As always, you can watch the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTFuXOEbJTY Hosted on Acast. See acast....

In which we communicate with our Portuguese correspondent via text, and we discuss a long list of subjects including but not limited to: Swedish beef, authorship and Daniel Johnston. As always, you may find the official music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymFVfzu-2mw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we wrap up our Nordic expedition and discuss the Icelandic representative for Eurovision 2017. We talk about Royksopp, Robyn, Flight of the Conchords, the maximum stretchiness of metaphors and words that are good to shout at the top of your lungs. Mira and Jeroen have their first disagreement, ever, of all time. As always, you can find the official music video on the Eurovision Song Conte...

We discuss birds, aliens, murder, birds, murder, the dark and birds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss changing your mind, the unique experience of working at a clothing store and the definition of a musical instrument. What else is there to say about JOWST? What else isn't there to say about JOWST? Who is JOWST, really? Who isn't JOWST? Aren't we all JOWST, a little bit, if we truly look into our hearts? As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision So...

In which we discuss, of course, Lighthouse X, the particular ingredients that make up Australian water and "gun".As always, you can find the full video on the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=716rTFMgZQ4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss Malta (an island created entirely from the mental palace of a twelve-year-old girl who can't stop watching Pocahontas) and various practical tricks to help someone fall asleep. As always, you can find the full music video on the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfoq7udRPwk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss a whole range of intellectual subjects, e.g. selfies, coffee, gorillas, and more along those lines. As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest Youtube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss slime and the lovely weather in Tel Aviv. As always, you can watch the full music video on the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss visual metaphors, a sense of realism and the cost of life in this world. We talk about the music video, so that's definitely a recommended watch. As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP0aQAdYNjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Jeroen gets a cold, we lose a few days from our schedule but still attempt to discuss the hardships of teenage love. Mira also insists on the fact that Isaiah only faces the right in the music video, which he doesn't. As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiXEMYUqa3w Hosted on Acast. See acast....

In which we discuss the inner workings of Eesti Laul, the literary works of William Shakespeare and the geographical position of "the West".As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vq3GFVeVE8&t=64s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.