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The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsPerceived AuraEurovision has given their branding elements a makeover in preparation for next year's 70th edition. Graphic Designer Justin Ladia joins Ben to discuss why rebrands happen, what the EBU may want to accomplish with this rebrand, and first impressions on the new fonts and images introduced for Vienna 2026.
Perceived Aura Summary
Why do a rebrand? (2:31)
Examining the new Eurovision logo and fonts (7:08)
The Psychology of Branding (22:12)
Bonus Round: Eurovision 2000 (29:01)
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2025-09-2335 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsSeasonedGraphic designer and puzzler Justin Ladia returns to discuss the Eurovision 2025 auto-qualifiers: Spain, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and host country Switzerland.
Justin Ladia
Graphic designer, puzzle person, and kendo practitioner from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Seasoned Summary
Spain - Melody - "Esa Diva" (3:27)
Italy - Lucio Corsi - "Volevo Essere Un Duro" (12:55)
Germany - Abor & Tynna - "Baller" (20:14)
United Kingdom - Remember Monday - "What the Hell Just Happened?" (29:41)
France - Louane - "maman" (42:38)
Switzerland - Zoë Më - "Voyage" (50:57)
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2025-05-0659 min
Coffee With Genny BJustin Ladia, Graphic Designer and Organizer of PechaKucha WinnipegCould you tell your story in 20 seconds? Hmmm…that doesn’t seem like a lot of time. But what if you had 400 seconds? Could you tell your story then?In episode 105, Genny spoke with Justin Ladia, organizer of PechaKucha Night Winnipeg. Created in Japan in 2003, PechaKucha (pronounced pechakcha) is Japanese for “chit chat”. It’s a free online and offline global storytelling platform that celebrates people, passion, and creative thought. Through a 20 x 20 presentation format, a slide show of 20 images auto advances after 20 seconds in a non-stop presentation of 400 seconds.A graphic designer with Tetro Design, (a...
2023-06-1937 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsNostradamus Type WhateverWe welcome back Justin Ladia as we begin our Eurovision 2023 review series. Starting in the first half of the first semi-final, we discuss Croatia, Ireland, Latvia, Malta, and Norway. Spoiler: it gets weird almost instantly.
Nostradamus Type Whatever Summary
Croatia - Let 3 - "Mama ŠČ" (1:44)
Ireland - Wild Youth - "We Are One" (11:05)
Latvia - Sudden Lights - "Aijā" (17:44)
Malta - The Busker - "Dance (Our Own Party)" (24:20)
Norway - Alessandra Mele - "Queen of Kings" (31:17)
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2023-03-2138 min
For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running213. Justin Grunewald: Everyone Deserves a Spotlight and a Support SystemJustin is a physician, trail runner, partner to Amanda Basham, and father of two. Justin also was Gabe Grunewald’s partner up until she passed away from cancer in 2019.
In this episode we talk about:
-trying different race distances
-balancing running with medical school and long work hours
-learning from failure, overtraining and fatigue
-ultra running and trail adventures
-Justin’s relationship with Gabe (Gabriele) Grunewald
-being in the public eye and raising awareness of rare cancers
-playing a supporting role
-gratitude and not taking life for granted
-grief and loss
-building mental strength in running
-the lure of Western Stat...
2022-05-1357 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsSubversiveJustin Ladia joins us to start our coverage of the second semi-final for Eurovision 2022, with Finland, Israel, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Malta on the docket this week.
Subversive Summary
Finland - The Rasmus - "Jezebel" (2:23)
Israel - Michael Ben David - "I.M" (8:30)
Serbia - Konstrakta - "In Corpore Sano" (16:17)
Azerbaijan - Nadir Rüstəmli - "Fade to Black" (25:22)
Georgia - Circus Mircus - "Lock Me In" (33:03)
Malta - Emma Muscat - "I Am What I Am" (44:16)
Eurovision 2022 Review Series
Semi-Final 1 Part 1
Semi-Final 1 Part 2
Semi-Final 1 Part 3
Semi-Final 2 Part 1
Semi-Final 2 Part 2
Semi-Final 2 Part 3
Auto-Qualifiers
2022-04-1254 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsWill It Play in Winnipeg?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 - "Amnesia" (10:03)
Movies on Freeform
Azerbaijan - Efendi - "Mata Hari" (16:39)
"Cleopatra" "Live" "Performance"
Ukraine - Go_A - "SHUM" (22:50)
Internet Encyclopedia of Ukraine: Winnipeg
Malta...
2021-04-1338 min
Ali on the Run ShowJustin Grunewald"I think the biggest thing with grief is knowing that some days you're gonna be drowning and unable to breathe, and I think I've had 12- to 24-hour cry-fests where you literally feel like you're going to suffocate or die of dehydration. But it does end eventually. And then you take that deep breath and drink a glass of water and look outside and the world is still there. And you can keep going. Just having the hope to keep going is the most important." Justin Grunewald is a doctor, ultra runner, and avid chaser...
2020-09-101h 09
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsI Am Confusion (Part 2)We try our 12 Minutes from 2007 on a complete newbie to Eurovision. What does our guest Justin Ladia think of the festivities from Finland?
I Am Confusion Summary
Welcome, Justin! What do you know about Eurovision? (2:29)
Serbia - "Molitva" - Marija Šerifović (5:50)
What was that postcard? (10:18)
Ukraine - "Dancing Lasha Tumbai" - Verka Serduchka (14:13)
United Kingdom - "Flying the Flag (For You)" - Scooch (22:25)
What were the results? (26:19)
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12 Minutes from the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest (YouTube)
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2020-06-2336 min
For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running63. Ladia Albertson-Junkans: Running on HopeThis episode's guest is Ladia Albertson-Junkans.
Ladia works in health research, and is known for her incredible energy and positivity on the roads and trails.
This episode started off stronger than most, and we dove right into it. Ladia is a good friend and helped me through some of the hardest weeks of my life as I went through my first experience with loss.
We talked about that, and much more:
-running on Hope
-Gabe Grunewald and the relationship Ladia had (and still has) with Gabe
-Justin Grunewald and their relationship
-running Western States 2019 and what that was like
-running Bo...
2020-04-0252 min
Billy Yang PodcastEric Schranz, Justin Grunewald | BYP 051Past guest Justin Grunewald put on his doctor hat for an update on Covid-19 and its affect on the medical front (7:06). Then a long form conversation with Ultrarunner Podcast host Eric Schranz (22:47) to do a deep dive on ultrarunning, Western States, elite women's influence on the younger generation...and much more! + Gunhild's WS Finish: https://bit.ly/2J8OtLG + Ladia/Sunny at Broken Arrow: https://bit.ly/2J9iU4q + Rainn Wilson + Billie Eilish: https://bit.ly/2JjyYRv ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.c...
2020-03-222h 27
Interactive Indies#20 - Justin LadiaJustin Ladia is a Winnipeg-based graphic designer and illustrator; a volunteer staff illustrator and 2017’s Volunteer of the Year at The Uniter; and a graphics assistant at Ai-Kon Winnipeg, Manitoba's largest anime convention. Justin is also the City Host and Organizer of PechaKucha Night Winnipeg.
2019-02-2058 min