The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews

Italian music aficionado Bradley Dalton-Oates takes us on an historical tour of the Sanremo Music Festival and its relationship with Eurovision. Sanremo Summary How were you introduced to Sanremo? (1:29) How would you describe the Italian music scene? (5:43) Sanremo's Influence (10:35) Sanremo History (17:46) What might Italy hosting Eurovision look like? (27:47) Wrapping up (32:02) Subscribe The...

Dave Steeves facilitates a play through of the Eurovision Song Contest Board Game. Mike en Ben verstaan de Nederlandse taal niet. Bordspel Summary Introduction to the Best/Worst Idea (1:30) Eurovision Song Contest: The Board Game (4:08) The Grand Final (28:19) Review: did we like the Eurovision Board Game? (33:12) Links / Credits Cover art: Mike McComb #31: Eurovision Gifts for 2018 Episode Transc...

New Wave has been part of the music competition journey for many Eurovision contestants. We take a look at the contest's history. New Wave Summary News: Eurovision Again 2006 HD , Måneskin cracks the US Top 40, Spain visits Benidorm (0:50) Birth of a New Wave (6:33) How It Works (11:37) SMASH!! and Other Alumni (14:49) "Russian" New Wave (21:27) 2021 Info (25:55) Links Cover art: Andres Putting (a...

Film buff and Eurofan Evan Stewart joins us to discuss the Hatari documentary  A Song Called Hate . A Song Called Hate Summary Eurovision Again: 1980 (0:57) News Desk: Belarus , Italy, Måneskin A Song Called Hate intro Welcome, Evan Stewart ! Let's Talk About the Documentary Who is the audience for A Song Called Hate ? Would you recommend this movie? Links / Credits Cover art: Andres Putting...

Meredith Clark joins us to discuss some of the societal issues that Eurovision struggles to address in the fandom discourse. The Discourse 2021 Summary Welcome, Meredith Clark! Twitter | Instagram (1:17) Eurovision Politics 2021 (5:02) The Online Fandom (13:49) How do we break down the discourse? (24:28) Links Cover art: Thomas Hanses | Eurovision.tv #98: Let's Talk Turkey The struggle for racial...

Author Seanan McGuire joins us to explain how the elves helped Eurovision Song Contest: the Story of Fire Saga earn a Hugo nomination. It was the Elves Summary #EurovisionAgain: 1969 (0:56) Happy Birthday, Fire Saga! (5:17) Welcome, Seanan McGuire ! (11:14) How does Fire Saga fit into the sci-fi/fantasy genre? (13:47) What is the Hugo Awards nomination process? (16:18) How can Eurofans help? (21:1...

Bre Booker joins us to discuss the pre-recorded Live on Tape performances from the 2021 Eurovision Song Celebration YouTube specials. Live on Tape Summary News Desk (2:48) Welcome, Bre Booker! (8:14) American Song Contest Submissions Open (11:10) Eurovision Song Celebration Live on Tape Performances (14:11) Would Eurovision Plan D have worked? (34:07) Links Cover art: EBU | Thomas Hanses Eurovisio...

Ryan's back! We help to provide a revised head canon to fill the gap between 2018 and 2021 and review this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Revised Head Canon Summary Welcome back, Ryan! Grand Final Thoughts and Stats (8:12) Semi-Final 1 Stats (16:42) Semi-Final 2 Stats (23:58) Final Thoughts (35:37) Links Cover art: NPO | NOS | AVROTROS | Nathan Reinds Episode Transcript (Thanks, Patreon supporter...

33 songs competed on the Eurovision stage Tuesday and Thursday but only 20 advanced to the 2021 Grand Final. Who will win the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam? Eurovision 2021 Grand Final Preview Summary Discovering Peacock will be carrying Eurovision Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US? First Semi-Final (3:22) Second Semi-Final (7:23) Grand Final Thoughts (13:38) Links Cov...

The Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final Spectacular is here! We make our picks for the 20 songs we think will qualify for the Grand Final in Rotterdam. Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final Preview Summary News The American Song Contest Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US? Rehearsals: Covid Incidents (No Spoilers) Semi-Final 1 Predictions (6:36) Semi-Final 2 Predictions (15:25) Links Cover art: NP...

Mark Blankenship joins us to discuss the Eurovision auto-qualifiers. Are the Big 5 and the Netherlands in good shape or are they in critical condition? Critical Condition Summary News Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show Eurovision Village (Opens Saturday, May 15) Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US? Welcome, Mark Blankenship! Mark and Sarah Talk About Songs The Big 5 and host...

Maura Johnston joins us to discuss the last section of Eurovision 2021 Semi 2. Topics include pudding, track suits, and CVS Bangers. Over-Egged Pudding Summary News (1:12) Eurovision 2021 will have an audience Eurovision Pre-Party Roundup: Concert in the Dark | Spain | Dadivision | Adriatic "Husavik" at the Oscars Rehearsals start this weekend Welcome back, Maura Johnston ! (8:29) @maura on Twitte...

Taber Bain helps us navigate cake body horror, Jenna Maroney energy, and existential despair in the Eurovision experience. Cake or Death Summary Welcome, Taber Bain! @cakesandcourage Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final 2 Part 2: Moldova - Natalia Gordienko - "Sugar" (3:53) Chișinău Academy of Music, Theatre, and Fine Arts Iceland - Daði & Gagnamagnið - "10 Years" (10:01) Think About Aliens ( iOS | Andr...

Lindsey Weber from Who Weekly joins us to talk about Flo Rida, Greece, Grease, and why Eurovision is the highlight of spring. Me in Grease! Summary News (3:21) Duncan Laurence on the Billboard Hot 100 Eurovision Fire Saga: Hugo Award and Oscar? Welcome back, Lindsey Weber ! (7:55) @lindseyweber | Who Weekly Semi-Final 2 Part 1: San Marino - Senhit - "Adrenalina" (9:54) Senhit's Freaky Trip to Rott...

Graphic designer Justin Ladia joins us from Winnipeg to help us close out the first semi-final of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. North America has opinions! Will It Play in Winnipeg?  Summary Welcome back, Justin Ladia ! Twitter | Instagram | Website Semi-Final 1 Part 3: Israel - Eden Alene - "Set Me Free" (2:28) Trijntje Oosterhuis (Netherlands 2015) "Walk Along" Romania - Roxen - "Amnesi...

Ned Raggett joins us to discuss the heaven and hell aspects of Eurovision Semi-Final 1. Who knew that 2021 would be Satan's pop culture year? Satan's Glowup Summary Welcome back, Ned Raggett ! @nedraggett | By the Bywater | Ned's Patreon | Bandcamp Daily Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final 1 Part 2 Slovenia - Ana Soklic - "Amen" (2:54) "Verjamem" at the 2012 Eurovision Semi-Final (YouTube) Sweden - Tusse -...

A container ship of 40 39 songs heads to Rotterdam for Eurovision 2021! Chris King joins us to discuss entries from Australia, Ireland, Lithuania, North Macedonia, and Russia. Container Ship of Love Summary News (1:04) We have a Patreon now! Belarus out Rock the Roof Eurovision Spain Online PreParty April 24 Welcome back, Chris King! (6:26) @ckingsc on Twitter Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final 1 Part 1 A...

All Eurovision 2021 songs are in! (Except Belarus... that's a whole thing...) We discuss the latest entries and think about promo season. A Whole Thing Summary Selection season is over! (1:48) Azerbaijan salutes(?) "Mata Hari" Georgia's Tornike sings to "You" Is Malta #DestinedForGreatness with "Je Me Casse"? Controversies (it's a whole thing...): North Macedonia, Russia, Belarus (11:40) What does...

We're in the homestretch of an unusual Eurovision Selection Season. Melfest is the main event, new songs, scandals... ok, maybe not so unusual... The Homestretch Summary "Husavik" Awards Watch: The Grammy Awards and the Oscars (1:12) The Last Week of Eurovision 2021 Selection Season Tuesday: Belarus potentially disqualified (5:43) Wednesday song drops: (11:20) Austria's Vincent Bueno "Amen" Greece...

Oops! Everyone looked at the calendar and realized Eurovision entries are due next week! We give a first listen to 25% of the 2021 field. Oops! All Songs! Summary Songs Dropping All Over Thursday and Friday Belgium is "The Wrong Place" for Hooverphonic (1:57) Remember Romania's Roxen? She has "Amnesia" (5:13) The Netherlands gives "Birth of a New Age" from Jeangu Macrooy (8:02) Philipp Kirkorov, i...

It's the calm before a hurricane of Eurovision entries washes ashore for 2021. We give Cyprus, Germany, Ireland, and Slovenia a first listen. Eye of the Hurricane Summary Song Drops Cyprus summons "El Diablo" (1:54) Germany says "I Don't Feel Hate" (8:31) Ireland opens up its "Maps" (14:49) Slovenia: can I get an "Amen"? (17:53) Weekend Recaps Sweden's Melodifestivalen Heat 4 (21:00) Portugal's Fe...

Sábado Gigante 2021 ha quedado atrás y estamos listos para discutir un puñado de nuevas canciones de Eurovisión. Eso es todo el español que conocemos. Sábado Gigante Summary Song Selection Updates Czech Republic releases Benny Cristo's "OMAGA" (1:34) James Newman will represent the United Kingdom again (4:09) Norway's Melodi Grand Prix Final: TIX wins with "Fallen Angel" (6:08) Finland's UMK choos...

Poof! Croatia has entered the Eurovision chat! Pow! Melfest names a woman! Surprise! Our first genuine "What?!" delivered on this show. Poof, Pow, Surprise! Summary News: "Husavik" Awards Watch and a Rotterdam Stage Update (1:23) Weekend Recap Croatia's Dora selects Albina's "Tick-Tock" (4:54) Sweden's Melodifestivalen Heat 2 (12:25) Norway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 5 (20:55) Song Updates (26:25) C...

Lithuania and Ukraine have determined their entries and Eurovision gets realistic about its scenarios for Rotterdam. Determined Yet Realistic Summary News (1:04) Örs Siklósi of AWS (Hungary 2018) Eurovision Scenario A off the table "Husavik" Awards Watch Ukraine selects "Shum" for Go_A Germany selects Jendrik Recaps Lithuania definitively chooses The ROOP's "Discoteque" (11:50) Sweden's Melfest He...

We try to keep calm as we discuss the live audience at France's Eurovision final, Sweden's Melfest "plan" and make our picks for Eesti Laul Semi 1. AHHHHHHHH! Summary France chooses Barbara Pravi's "Voila" (1:17) Norway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 3 Recap (8:44) Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo! Semi-Final Recap (12:41) Could Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga get a Golden Globe nomination? (15:50) What...