Eurovision Division

In which we discuss a country that we loved last year; Norway. We also talk about water temperatures and early-2000's Belgian dance music. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2GUS-3T7cU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we are joined by Ben and Noah to discuss Germany. We also explain the rules of Eurovision to an uninitiated American and we talk about cultural appropriation and singing competitions. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-Z7pKopP9s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss another returning country, sending another returning artist, Bosnia & Herzegovina. We also talk about camels, rap breaks and "In the Disco".As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFmLfeMzgrc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss this year's opening country, Finland. We also talk about leopard print and getting in the Eurovision mood. As always you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_C_6-e9w5w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss another Big 5 country, Spain. We also talk about the Spanish language and the increasing radio-friendliness of Eurovision songs. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0I37W3RN_U Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss another returning country, Bulgaria, and its returning artist, Poli Genova. We also talk about Major Lazer and the people coming to our Eurovision party. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKsNfccUTuk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss one of our favorite Eurovision countries, Serbia. We also talk about getting your message absolutely perfect and sparking conversations. Additionally, we compare this song to different Eurovision Songs and toxic subjects for love songs. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqh-XVcjmHc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

In which we are joined by three lovely girls from the third floor to discuss their home country, a country that came last 4 times in this millennium. We also talk about getting the dreaded nul-points and having a Cheeky Nandos. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5VvsLEd1TI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss Hungary. We also talk about jeans models, messages of hope, and... we disagree strongly. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpIg3bJ__GE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss a country that has never qualified to the final before, the Czech Republic. We also talk about flowers and Dutch girls. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L2imZRo6NYCzech out Mira's work with flowers on floraldictionary.tumblr.com or @floraldictionary on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss a country that consists mostly of screaming women, Albania. We also talk about Alexander Rybak and printed dresses. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je1ICZiKT4g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss another country with a 100% qualification rate, Azerbaijan. We also talk about vocal acrobatics, Elnur Huseynov and Christer Björkman. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dix6XJ_Uo-w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss a country with a rich history and a 100% qualification rate at Eurovision, Greece. We also talk about rap music and a dance that Mira believes every Greek person knows. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqrdpcY3skI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the country that promised us last year that they would show us Tel Aviv; Israel. We also talk about ballads and positive messages. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpWKfcjXcp0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss a country that was briefly and unexpectedly number one with the bookmakers, Poland. We also talk about the perfect time to do a key change and Guy Sebastian. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjup9PJ25LM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the first of four returning countries, Croatia. We also talk at length about space, rhymes and metaphors. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPDKaOgkAGY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discover Laura Tesoro is performing literally two blocks away from where we live and we decide to ask her a question after her performance. Please excuse the audio quality - we were completely unprepared. It should still be listenable, though. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia. We also talk about people screaming while dressed in black and about performers who just radiate happiness. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd8WHhNWp4c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the little island that could, Malta. We also talk about returning artists, being able to adapt to every situation, and Jedward. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J7O5BGqPDk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we are joined by Mira's roommate Rebecca, who is from France, to discuss her home country and five-time winners, France. Together, we also talk about "Danse avec les Stars" and about singing in different languages. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boYQovCybYQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

tw: sexual harassment. In which we discuss the unpredictable mountainous landscapes of Montenegro. We also talk about being uncomfortable, songs we never want to hear again (e.g. this one) and Lordi. Just a heads up, we discuss the lyrical content of the song, which may potentially be triggering. We talk about the way it comes across to us as violent and sexually aggressive. As always, you can lis...

In which we discuss a country that we love (we feel it in our mind), Belarus. We also talk about animals that can fly and how a stage show can enhance a song. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-13I_VF5d4k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss this year's Slovenian entry to the Eurovision Song Contest. We also talk about color theory and the many variations of folk music. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqNfYItLqvA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss the country that "faced the shadow" and told us we were "not alone", Armenia. We also talk about airplanes lifting off and how weird a song needs to be to not be a Eurovision song. As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7m3wOGhEvE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss last year's fourth place and our own home country, Belgium. We also talk about following in someone's footsteps and the failures of the past. You can listen along to the song with us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP3USrYpr5w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.