Eurovision Division

In which our audio messes up a little bit, and we discuss the nature of politics at Eurovision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the various things that always make Mira cry and laugh, the narrative threads in the music videos of No Doubt, and Greek mythology. As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpF2PHzgd8o Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the required age to win a Eurovision Song Contest, architecture and the inherent comedy in the words "danger zone". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss Christer Björkman's influence on this year's contest, Justin Timberlake, and the irresistible urge to punch male strippers in the dong. As always, you can watch the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jSrBdN4b5c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we are forced to discuss an unfortunate situation. As a warning, the audio quality in this episode is pure hot garbage. It's not a great listen - but we did not want anyone to think that we were deliberately pretending like our episode on Russia got lost this year. It's here, it's short, and it sounds like trash. Please do enjoy. As always, you can watch the full music video on the offici...

In which we discuss the properties of time, the components of a rock performance, and the stress of hosting the Eurovision Song Contest. As always, you can watch the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKCIsDLd_Vo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the winners and losers of Eurovision 2016, the hits, the misses and the hits we're going to miss. We offer our apologies and we ask a few important questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the country that got disqualified from Eurovision, Romania. We also talk about Tenacious D and poor timing. As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JYegaWsUVg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we talk about the last country of this year's Eurovision line-up, Russia. We also talk about spectacle and the implication of a Russian victory. As always, you can (and should) listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHgxi57Um0w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss a country that was briefly missing from the contest last year, Ukraine. We also talk about politics and the things that make us cry. As always, you can listen to the full song (and we recommend you do) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxS6eKEOdLQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss last year's hosts and last place finishers, Austria. We also talk about watercolours and French accents. As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaPGwvAis3U Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss special guest Australia. We also talk about Valentina Monetta and long-distance relationships. As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EG_Jtw4OyU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the record-holder for the highest amount of victories, Ireland. We also talk about Jedward and the implications of the word "loverboy" in Belgium and the Netherlands. As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEZuf-M4a64 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss a small, kooky country called Moldova. We also talk about space (a lot) and Eduard Romanyuta's music video for "I Want Your Love" (also a lot).As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O6ADB-g4Fw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the last country to send a returning artist, Iceland. We also talk about the uncanny valley and the significance of the color black. As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xQxQRdZasQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss perhaps the smallest country in the competition, San Marino. We also talk about Serge Gainsbourg and about what it would be like to host Eurovision in San Marino. As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYKFKgwVbV4Please also take the time to watch the first version, which you can listen to here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_o...

In which we discuss the first country to ever win Eurovision, Switzerland. We also talk about endangered species and being nasty. As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPpfb3jRaHQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the last of the Big 5 countries, Italy. We also talk about Mira's love for Italian girls and the different ages of people who watch Eurovision. As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WySSLip5uzc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we are joined by Mira's other roommate - who happens to also be called Rebecca - to discuss her home country, Denmark. We also talk about the appropriate age to be in a boy band and Belgium's entry for the 1987 Song Contest. As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abiss5VZn14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the final "Baltic Boy", brought to us by Latvia. We also talk about Aminata Savadogo and a European alien conspiracy. As always, you can (and should) listen to the song in full on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVcKNzmvfxI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss another "Baltic Boy", brought to us by Estonia. We also talk about Eesti Laul, singing in a choir, and "being on a gif".As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slqnu_lGFxE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we talk about the first of this year's Baltic Boys, Lithuania. We also talk about vampires (yet again) and drug-fueled parties. As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSncll5CG-I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the second of two rock songs written by Thomas G:Son: this year's entry for Cyprus. We also talk about what "rock music" means, and the Twilight saga. As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8LcNrqiIFE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the first of two rock songs, brought to us by Georgia. We also talk about Swedish songwriter Thomas G:Son and the influence of American indie bands. As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5VynlW6Xeo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss our neighbours, the Netherlands. We also talk about bisexuality and coffee brands. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vytgHD2pqyk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.