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Outside the Box with Asendia USA: The International e-Commerce Podcast20 part 2: Data at the Forefront: The Strategic Impact of Parcel Spend ManagementIn Part 2 of this 2-part miniseries, our co-hosts, Jason Rowland and Nick Agnetti continue their conversation with Mike McComb, Executive Vice President, Commercial Development at Green Mountain LIVE from PARCEL Forum '25. Mike shares how top carriers deliver transparency, accuracy, and reliability. The panel delves into how to optimize cross-border shipping, focus on the right SKUs, and improve customer experience while protecting margins.Request a ConsultationLearn more about this topic:Green Mountain - Conquer the shipping summitMike McComb | LinkedInWith over 20 years of experience in logistics sales, Mike...
2025-11-1907 min
Outside the Box with Asendia USA: The International e-Commerce Podcast20 part 1: Data at the Forefront: The Strategic Impact of Parcel Spend ManagementIn Part 1 of this 2-part miniseries, our co-hosts, Jason Rowland and Nick Agnetti sit down with Mike McComb, Executive Vice President, Commercial Development at Green Mountain LIVE from PARCEL Forum '25. Mike opens the discussion with how data-driven Parcel Spend Management transforms shipping. From ship-from-store strategies to smarter packaging, learn how large shippers cut costs, speed up delivery, and boost customer experience—all while building stronger carrier partnerships.Request a ConsultationLearn more about this topic:Green Mountain - Conquer the shipping summitMike McComb | LinkedInWith over 20 years of ex...
2025-11-1210 min
Mike Stephens - On The Real SidePanacea April 27thPanacea April 27thHour 1.Rockie Robbins. pride.David Ruffin Cover. walk away from love.Groove Association Feat Georgie B. upside down.Brian Jackson Feat Raheem Devaughn. its your world.Ryan La Vallette Feat Elle Cato. youMargi Coleman. winnin ova you. jazz remix.Lucita Jules. i love you remix. chris baxter & foster rogue.Ledisi. daydreamingDinara Sultan Feat Frank McComb. i got you.Ray Obiedo. must be love.Ogene Feat Candy Dulfer. yesterday.Shaila Prospere. 365.Sugar High Band. falling.Tiffany Evans . would you....
2025-04-281h 55
The Public Nuisance PodcastThe Public Nuisance Podcast #004 “Battle of The Holes” with Colin Geddis.Send us a textWelcome to a new episode of The Public Nuisance Podcast with me, Sean McComb.This week we welcome The Notorious Barry The Blender A.K.A Colin Geddis.We cover Barry The Blender, Kevin Hart, N.I. comedy, comedians boxings, Mike Tysons hole, 90’s kids, accidental drip, Getting chased in Dublin, Nordies, Road Rage and much more.New episodes every Tuesday.Sean McCombInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmccomb/Killen StudiosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/killenstudio/We...
2024-12-0350 minThe Public Nuisance PodcastThe Public Nuisance Podcast #002 “Conspiracy Theorists” with Paddy BarnesSend us a textWelcome to a new episode of The Public Nuisance Podcast with me Sean McComb.This week we welcome The Leprechaun, Paddy Barnes.We cover boxing, self-health diagnosis, old boxing stories, Paddy’s Freddy addiction, Uber, conspiracy theorists, the 5G towers, Paddy’s height, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, and much more.New episodes every Tuesday.Sean McCombInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmccomb/Killen StudiosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/killenstudio/Website: https://killenstudios.com/...
2024-11-1945 min
Orleans: Behind the ScenesEpisode 20: Shelly McComb & Katie Castagno | Coastal Resilience Week 2024On this week's episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes, host Mia Baumgarten welcomes Shelly McComb, Coastal Resilience Specialist with Cape Cod Cooperative Extension & Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant and Katie Castagno, Ph.D., Director with The Center for Coastal Studies.
Welcome to Orleans! Are you a longtime visitor, lifetime resident, or newly minted explorer? Mia and Mike are here for you with the scoop on happenings in this
bustling and beautiful Lower Cape town.
Want to know what's driving the initiatives and innovations coming out of Town Hall?
Get a glimpse behind the scen...
2024-06-0712 min
The Craic with Petesy CarrollThe Bizarre Dichotomy of Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano & Mike Tyson vs. Jake PaulThe booking of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at Cowboy Stadium has coveted more outrage than any of Paul’s previous boxing adventures. Yet, the co-main event of the marquee belongs to Ireland’s beacon of sporting success, Katie Taylor, and her 2022 Madison Square Garden counterpart, Amanda Serrano. One of boxing journalism’s finest, Gavan Casey of the42.ie, returns to The Craic to discuss the bizarre dichotomy of a pure sporting clash between Taylor and Serrano and what many see as a freakshow in Tyson vs. Paul. Casey gives his take on the highly controve...
2024-04-2537 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsCVS BangerzAudio engineer and Never Post host Mike Rugnetta joins us for a Eurovision crash course. We discuss this year's entries from Estonia, Denmark, Belgium, San Marino, and Switzerland, as well as the overwhelming schedule for Eurovision rehearsals and the finer points of grocery store playlists.
CVS Bangerz Summary
Welcome, Mike Rugnetta! (0:43)
🇪🇪 Estonia - 5MIINUST x Puuluup - “(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi” 💊 (8:51)
🇩🇰 Denmark - SABA - "Sand" 🏜️ (19:04)
🇧🇪 Belgium - Mustii - "Before the Party's Over" 🎊 (30:20)
🇸🇲 San Marino - Megara - "11:11" 👩🎤 (38:43)
🇨🇭 Switzerland - Nemo - "The Code" 🧩 (47:43)
Final Thoughts (and Questions) (58:19)
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2024-04-161h 07
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsFloodgatesThe search for the next Eurovision winner began officially this week, with Moldova holding auditions, Norway kicking off NRK MGP, and Lithuania launching its new process Eurovizija.lt. Georgia announced their artist, and everybody had to issue a press release the week that Mike is home alone 😱
Floodgates Summary
Georgia announces Nutsa for Malmö (1:33)
Video links for The Draw, Semis, and Grand Final are live (3:44)
Cyprus and Belgium release some song details (4:31)
Songs revealed for Ireland, Finland, Luxembourg, Ukraine, Latvia (5:48)
Moldova's Etapa Nationala Auditions (11:40)
Norway's NRK MGP 2024 Begins (13:15)
Lithuania launches Eurovizija.lt (16:28)
This week: Slovenia, Estonia, Aust...
2024-01-1621 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsInternet PeopleBen and Mike met up in person to make their picks on what they think will qualify from the Eurovision 2023 semi-finals. Then we saw rehearsals. Experience both the before and after as we make our best guesses for Tuesday and Thursday.
Internet People Summary
Making predictions: pre-rehearsals (2:00)
Semi-Final 1 Predictions (4:57)
Semi-Final 2 Predictions (10:57)
SPOILER WARNING: Making Adjustments (20:34)
Semi-Final 1 Prediction Adjustments (20:49)
Semi-Final 2 Prediction Adjustments (28:14)
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2023-05-0834 min
McComb Public LibraryMerry Christmas, Little Elliot | Kids Read AlongJoin Mrs. Totty in story-time as she reads "Merry Christmas, Little Elliot" written and illustrated by Mike Curato, which is a book from our library!
You can watch the Animated Read Along on our YouTube here https://youtu.be/4NZrwKVJkzA
Be sure to check out your local Library to check out what books or events they may have!
Brought to you from the Pike-Amite-Walthall Library system
#kidsbooks #readaloud #library #books
2022-12-0204 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsItalo DiscoBen takes us through the history of the synth-filled vibes of the music genre known as Italo Disco. Mike's pop music diet growing up may have more in common with the style than he realized.
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Italo Disco Summary
Liverpool will host Eurovision 2023 (1:04)
Just ASCing Questions: Italo Disco (4:15)
🕺What is Italo Disco? (7:23)
🪩 What makes a song "Italo Disco"? (9:49)
🎤 How has Italo Disco morphed since its heyday? (24:34)
🤔 What happened after Eurodance left the charts? (34:20)
🤖 What do modern Italo Disco influenced songs sound like? (39:40)
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2022-10-1843 min
Wings with FriendsCrazy Mike's Wings featuring Bubba McCombWe are back and we are all about the wings! Bubba McComb and I enjoyed maybe some of the best wings ever at Crazy Mikes in Goodyear (they also have a Glendale location). We had garlic-parm, lemon pepper, and Crazy Mike's dry rub and they were phenomenal! As much as I try to make it all about the wings we couldn't help but talk comedy and Bubba shares some pretty fun stories. Follow Bubba at @sadboishinobi and check out his Rare Candy Podcast on You Tube.
2022-06-1025 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsLilith Fair (Taylor's Version)We have a running order! We have tickets when! We have Mike Nothnagel joining us to discuss the rest of the first semi final for Eurovision 2022: Portugal, Croatia, Denmark, Iceland, Greece, and Norway
Lilith Fair (Taylor's Version) Summary
Eurovision News: Running Orders and Tickets (sort of) (1:36)
Cosa Sta Facendo Måneskin: Lollapalooza Edition (3:43)
Welcome, Mike Nothnagel! (8:40)
Portugal - MARO - "saudade, saudade" (9:35)
Croatia - Mia Dimšić - "Guilty Pleasure" (14:34)
Denmark - ReDDI - "The Show" (20:40)
Iceland - Systur - "Með hækkandi sól" (26:28)
Greece - Amanda Georgiadi Tenfjord - "Die Together" (31:07)
Norway - Subwoolfer - "Giv...
2022-04-0544 min
Get Hired in Medical Sales: Showing you the step by step process to land a high paying sales job.The journey to get hired at Stryker!- Part 1 CayleeCaylee McComb shares her journey to get hired at Stryker! If you are interested in joining my get hired coaching program, please email me at mhayes0429@gmail.com. Spots are limited so take action now! Also go to my website: gethiredinmedicalsales.com and start the training for free. Click the tab on "transition from any career". Think about your path and consider an internship, inside sales or starting out with a lesser-known company! My advice is if you can't get hired by a "top tier company"' then it is better to...
2022-01-0619 min
The Watt From Pedro Show2021-12-04 The Watt from Pedro Showhour one:
john coltrane talks to frank kofsky more about his sax mouthpiece - november 1966
"no" urn
"convenience store regular" the end of the century party
"ampulex compresa" ava mendoza
"creep in a trenchcoat" slw cc watt
"why am I missing/" helvetia
"stilling" cedric noel
"the saurwinian tubercle pyramud" james "twig" harper + rubber o cement
"goodbye" jad fair
"hard to find" thud
"confusion rains - pt. 2 monsoon" bomis prendin
"la grande illusion" taxi volant
"you are the light" boundless relaxation
"I don't want to go to sleep (til I get into a hot tub)" watermark 6000
hour two:
"fast song" jud...
2021-12-043h 00
The Watt From Pedro Show2021-12-02 The Watt from Pedro Showhour one:
john coltrane talks to frank kofsky about his sax mouthpiece - november 1966
"can't help myself" ivan julian
"cut me loose" ivan julian
"another world" (ork seven inch) richard hell
"give me the bad news" slw cc watt
"fun house" (live at unginged fest 2021 in denton, tx) mike watt + the missingmen w/victoria shen
"t.k.o" zone infinie
"ride home after the circus" bomis prendin
"safe journey" sabla
anne estella november 2020 interview w/the hell beings (excerpt)
"wild" ivan julian
hour two:
"tell me lies" ivan julian
"blood memory" ian mccomb
"the echo creek" helvetia
"d is for...
2021-12-023h 00
The Watt From Pedro Show2021-11-30 The Watt from Pedro Showhour one:
john coltrane talks to frank kofsky about "chasin' the trane" - november 1966
"the litigious mike love" the gang font
"you haven't lived until you have had to have read beowulf" the gang font
"tony driver" tav falco
"the viaduct love suicide" springtime
"real love" thud
"a hold on losing" cedric noel
"ground loop" sabla
"lagoon monster rubber mask vol IV - part b3" bronze age ufo
"one of the good ones" slw cc watt
"m.t.c." (live) husker du
"starchild cranium" happy apple
hour two:
"youth oriented" happy apple
"I like music - and musicians (gary peacock...
2021-11-303h 00
The Watt From Pedro Show2021-10-31 The Watt from Pedro Showhour one:
"a love supreme, part III – pursuance" (live in seattle) john coltrane
"christian mask" clang quartet
"jesus save me from my fellow christians" (live) clang quartet
"the tell-tale heart" iggy pop
"are you living?" slw cc watt
"silently" kira
"something of your own" neil turpin
"jazzstair masterz" bomis prendin
"starlight hollow revival" clang quartet
hour two:
"broken soul" clang quartet
"the wind that blows the birds" ian mccomb
"nightmare crew" headboggle
"jesus forgive my misanthropy" clang quartet
"love thy neighbor" clang quartet
"1963" organs
live in japan (july 12 2013) scotty irving + makoto kawabata
"the hunter" idee du femelle
"unknown tongues" clang qu...
2021-10-313h 00
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsMetaverseDoes breaking the fourth wall work at Eurovision? Ben takes us through a collection of songs that try to go meta.
Metaverse Summary
News (1:16)
Eurovision Again: 2012 (10:23)
When Eurovision Goes Meta (15:16)
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2021-10-2632 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsHot 100Maura Johnston guides us through how the Billboard Charts work and why Måneskin and Duncan Laurence cracked the American Top 40.
Hot 100 Summary
Host city when? Torino 2022! (0:45)
How do the Billboard charts currently work? (2:52)
How Duncan Laurence May Have Got on the Billboard Charts (7:40)
Why is "Beggin'" rocketing up the Hot 100? (12:35)
Other Eurovision Hot 100 Appearances (18:02)
Why a 25-year gap between chart appearances? (22:16)
Will Eurovision tracks be making more Hot 100 appearances? (32:00)
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2021-10-1238 min
AutoTalk - The NZ Auto Industry PodcastDealerhub with James McComb and Mike HarveyAutotalk managing editor Richard Edwards speaks to Dealer Hub founders James McComb and Mike Harvey about how their new national dealer-to-dealer-only online trading platform will create better efficiency and more profit for the used car trade.This podcast relates to a story in the October issue of AutoTalk Magazine.This is also available as a video on the AutoTalk NZ YouTube channel.
2021-10-1127 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsViña del MarWe continue our series of music competitions with Eurovision connections by visiting Chile's Viña del Mar International Song Festival.
Viña del Mar Summary
Eurovision Again: 1968 (1:07)
Belgium Selects (3:29)
What is the Viña del Mar Festival? (6:41)
El Monstruo (16:16)
Xuxa vs El Monstruo (19:56)
Enrique Iglesias and Paolo Meneguzzi vs El Monstruo (31:20)
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2021-09-2838 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsQuale Città?As we wait for the Eurovision 2022 host city announce, we take a look at the five cities hoping to stage the event for Italy.
Quale Città? Summary
News: ABBA, Dunkin Radio, Belgium, Eesti Laul, Melfest (3:17)
Italian City Thunderdome (12:13)
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2021-09-1422 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsSanremoItalian 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)
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2021-08-3134 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsBordspelDave 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 Transcript (Descript)
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2021-08-1737 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsNew WaveNew 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 (all) | Eurovision.tv
New Wave homepage
Italian Kidz Bop is called Filling the Music (Twitter)
Episode Transcript (Descript)
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2021-08-0332 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsA Song Called HateFilm 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 | Eurovision.tv
#62: Morocco 1980
A Song Called Hate Homepage
Episode Transcript
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2021-07-2038 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsThe Discourse 2021Meredith 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 justice and Eurovision 2021 Part 1 | Part 2 (Catherine Baker)
An Ode to Latvia, the Overlooked Gem of Eurovision (Vulture)
Episode Transcript (Descript)
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2021-07-0628 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsIt was the ElvesAuthor 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? (21:11)
Links
Cover art: Netflix
Episode Transcript
#64: Win Win Win Win
#89: 12 Points to Fire Saga?
Hugo-Nominated Eurovision Song Contest: the Story of Fire Saga is a Bardic Fantasy (Tor.com)
Pegasus Awards
The 79th World Science Fiction Convention...
2021-06-2231 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsLive on TapeBre 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
Eurovision Song Celebration Part 1 | Part 2 (Both geoblocked in US)
Madcon performs "Glow" at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final
#23 That's How You AI a Song (Discussion of Father Ted)
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2021-06-0839 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsRevised Head CanonRyan'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 supporters!)
Where Can I Watch the Eurovision Song Contest in the US?
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2021-05-2540 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsEurovision 2021 Grand Final Preview33 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
Cover art: EBU | Andres Putting
Spotify Playlists: Eurovision 2021 | First Semi-Final | Second Semi-Final | Selection Season
Eurovision 2021 Contest Page
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2021-05-2122 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsEurovision 2021 Semi-Final PreviewThe 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: NPO/NOS/AVROTROS Nathan Reinds
Episode transcript (Thanks, Patreon supporters!)
Spotify Playlists: Eurovision 2021 | First Semi-Final | Second Semi-Final | Selection Season
Eurovision 2021 Contest Page
Semi-Final 1 Review Episodes
113: Container Ship of Love
114: Satan's Glowup
115: Will It Play...
2021-05-1725 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsCritical ConditionMark 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 country the Netherlands:
France - Barbara Pravi - "Voila"
Germany - Jendrik - "I Don't Feel Hate"
Italy - Måneskin - "Zitti e Buoni"
Spain - B...
2021-05-1145 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsOver-Egged PuddingMaura 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 Twitter
Semi-Final #2 Part #3:
Portugal - The Black Mamba - "Love is on My Side" (9:26)
Bulgaria - VICTORIA - "growing up is getting old" (14:01)
Finland - Blind Channel - "Dark Side" (18:55)
Latvia - Samanta Tina - "The Moon...
2021-05-0440 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsCake or DeathTaber 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 | Android)
Serbia - Hurricane - "Loco Loco" (15:41)
Comrade Detective (Amazon Prime)
Georgia - Tornike Kipiani - "You" (23:25)
"Can't Get You Out of My Head"
2021-04-2734 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsMe in Grease!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 Rotterdam
Jessie J wins China's The Singer
Estonia - Uku Suviste - "The Lucky One"(16:19)
Muusikal Grease trailer
Czech Republic - Benny Cristo - "OMAGA" (21:56)
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2021-04-2042 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
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsSatan’s GlowupNed 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 - "Voices" (9:59)
Black Widow trailer (YouTube)
Cyprus - Elena Tsagrinou - "El Diablo" (17:46)
Tacos El Diablo (Oxnard, California)
Norway - TIX - "Fallen Angel" (23:58)
Hit Parade: Bat Out of...
2021-04-0645 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsContainer Ship of LoveA 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
Australia - Montaigne - "Technicolour" (7:27)
"metal peach embodies technicolour" (Twitter)
Ireland - Lesley Roy - "Maps" (15:36)
PopDirt's Lesley Roy archive circa 2009 (PopDirt)
Lithuania - The ROOP - "Discoteque" (21:10)
...
2021-03-3043 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsA Whole ThingAll 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 Eurovision promo season look like for 2021? (16:22)
Announcement: We've launched a Patreon! (22:59)
Links
Cover art: Carlton Agus | İctimai Television (İTV) | Giorgi Tsaava
Spotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Croatia | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | Fr...
2021-03-2324 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsThe HomestretchWe'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's Stefania "Last Dance"
Switzerland's Gjon's Tears "Tout L'Univers"
Bulgaria's VICTORIA's "Growing Up is Getting Old"
Thursday song drops: (23:54)
United Kingdom's James Newman "Embers"
North Macedonia's Vasil Garvanliev "Here I Stand"
Friday song drops: (32:25)
Poland's Rafal "The...
2021-03-1652 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsOops! All Songs!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, in association with Philipp Kirkorov and the Dream Team, presents Philipp Kirkorov's "Sugar" by Moldova's Natalia Gordienko (a Philipp Kirkorov production) (10:39)
Australia's Montaigne sees in "Technicolour" (19:11)
Serbia goes "Loco Loco" for Hurricane (22:04)
Super Saturday 2...
2021-03-0954 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsEye of the HurricaneIt'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 Festival da Canção Semi-Final 2 (24:49)
Coming Up This Week (28:16)
Tuesday: Italy's 71st Sanremo Music Festival starts
Thursday: Moldova, Netherlands, and (maybe?) Belarus Drop Songs
Saturday: Estonia's Eesti Laul Final, Denmark's Melodi Grand Prix, Daði F...
2021-03-0238 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsSábado GiganteSábado 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 chooses "Dark Side" by Blind Channel (16:02)
Blas Cantò will sing "Voy a Quedarme" for Spain (21:59)
Other Super Saturday Happenings
Estonia's Eesti Laul semi finals cut 24 acts to 12 (23:45)
Sweden's Melodifestivalen Heat 3 (29:48)
Portugal's Festiva...
2021-02-2340 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsPoof, Pow, Surprise!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)
Czech Republic's Benny Cristo drops "Omaga"
Song titles from North Macedonia and Moldova
Bulgaria's Victoria gets a little dramatic on YouTube
TV This Week
Estonia's Eesti Laul Semi Finals Thursday and Saturday
Finland's UMK Picks (29:15)
Spain's Blas Cantò will si...
2021-02-1641 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsDetermined Yet RealisticLithuania 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 Heat 1 (14:30)
Norway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 4 (20:48)
Coming Up (28:55)
Denmark will release Melodi Grand Prix entries Wednesday
Spain will release Blas Cantó's "Memoria" and "Voy a Quedarme" Wednesday
Slovenia and Serbia change up their selection processes
RuP...
2021-02-0948 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsAHHHHHHHH!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 is Sweden's plan for this year's Melodifestivalen? (21:47)
Other news: Senhit's "Alcohol is Free"; Croatia tweaks Dora; Bulgaria's a little dramatic; Iceland's song date (26:33)
Our picks for Estonia's Eesti Laul Semi-Final 1 (31:37)
Links
Cover art: Screen from France 2/Y...
2021-02-0243 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsOù est la Discoteque?Norway opts for a preliminary "Hero", Lithuania takes us to the "Discoteque", and France gets ready for you to decide their Eurovision entry.
Où est la Discoteque? Summary
Israel selects "Set Me Free" for Eden Alene (1:27)
Other news: Vasil is back for North Macedonia, Portugal and Finland release songs, Cyprus drops in February (4:49)
Lithuania Pabandom is Naujo Week 2: The ROOP visits the "Discoteque" (7:04)
Norway Melodi Grand Prix: Raylee is a "Hero", Mike is a villain (11:46)
France C'est Vous Qui Décidez Preview (22:24)
Links
Cover art: NRK (screen)
Spotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Estonia | Finland | Fra...
2021-01-2631 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsPabandom is When?Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo and Norway's Melodi Grand Prix have begun and we are optimistic about Eurovision Selection Season 2021.
Pabandom is When Summary
Process updates: France has a date, Finland has a slate, Israel has to adjust, Italy's gonna Italy (1:36)
Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo Heat 1 (9:47)
Norway's Melodi Grand Prix Heat 1 (17:07)
Links
Cover photo D. Umbraso / LRT
Spotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Estonia | Finland | France | Lithuania | Norway
Eurovision 2021 Calendar
Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews
2021-01-1929 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsHoe is de Zorg?We have songs to talk about! Israel and Norway have Eurovision tracks in the wild while we consider the optics of putting on the Contest amid a pandemic.
Hoe is de Zorg Summary
Process updates: Greece, France, Finland, Sweden (1:25)
Israel: Three songs (leaked) for Eden (7:18)
TV This Weekend: Norway's NRK Melodi Grand Prix and Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo (19:01)
What are the four Eurovision scenarios? (28:13)
Links
Cover Photo by Max van den Oetelaar on Unsplash
Spotify Playlists: Selection Season | Albania | Estonia| France | Norway
Eurovision 2021 Calendar
Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews
2021-01-1235 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsDisco ToiletFrom Albania's FiK selection to Senhit's latest disco cover to the results of ESC 250, we discuss a lot of Eurovision news from over the holidays.
Disco Toilet Summary
Anxhela Peristeri wins Albania's Festivali i Këngës with "Karma" (1:41)
Selection season updates (10:10)
Lithuania, Croatia, and Italy announce contestants
Belarus is open for submissions
Serbia's Hurricane and Ireland's Lesley Roy are coming back
Spain will use a national final for Blas Cantó's song
Israel announces three songs for Eden Alene
Slovenia will use EMA to select Ana Soklic's song
San Marino's Senhit covers Abba's "Waterloo"
Iceland's Dað...
2021-01-0538 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsSpotify WarpedWe're celebrating 100 episodes and the end of 2020! After checking the news, we look at our Spotify Wrapped, ESC250 ballots, and our origin stories.
100: Spotify Warped Summary
Eurovision at the Grammys (1:41)
New Eurovision Logo for 2021 (5:05)
Selection updates: Israel, Estonia, France, Sweden, Portugal, Croatia, Italy (6:31)
Festivali i Këngës Picks (11:49)
Spotify Wrapped or Warped? (22:04)
Our ESC250 Ballots (30:30)
How did we get radicalized into Eurovision? (35:50)
Links
A Data-Driven Identity for the Eurovision Song Contest That Unites and Celebrates (Clever Franke Eurovision logo case study)
Spotify Playlists: Albania | Estonia | France | Selection Season 2021
Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eu...
2020-12-1542 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsMerry FiKmasEurovision season usually begins in December with Albania's Festivali i Këngës, sometimes known as FiKmas. We dig into FiK's history.
Merry FiKmas Summary
Eurovision 2021 Updates: Semi-Final Allocations and Plan C Videos (2:49)
Artist Updates (7:52)
Cyprus will send Elena Tsagkrinou with "El Diablo"
Bulgaria's VICTORIA floats "Ugly Cry" for consideration
Senhit covers "Amar Pelos Dois"
Damir won't represent Croatia; Aksel won't represent Finland
The ROOP will compete in Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo
National Selection Updates (16:53)
France's National Final coming in January
Norway expands Melodi Grand Prix 2021
Upcoming drops: Sweden's Melodifestivalen Acts, Estonia's Eesti La...
2020-12-011h 03
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsLet’s Talk TurkeyTurkey was last at Eurovision in 2012. We wanted to take this opportunity to comb through its history at the Contest and gobble up any information we could find.
Let's Talk Turkey Summary
Corrections: Stupid Sexy Flanders Edition
News (3:15)
Belgium's Hooverphonic changes its lineup
Ben Dolic won't return to represent Germany
Albania's Festivali i Këngës releases 26 songs and its (tentative) schedule
Israel hops online to choose Eden Alene's song
Estonia announces the 24 entries for next year's Eesti Laul
Turkey at the Eurovision Song Contest
Debut (13:17)
1980s (22:41)
1990s (28:39)
Every Way That I Can an...
2020-11-1750 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsEurovision AV ClubWe could all use a distraction during *gestures at universe*. Here are some picks for Eurovision-adjacent media from our AV club.
Eurovision AV Club Summary
News: 41 Countries to Participate at Eurovision 2021, Daði & Gagnamagnið for Iceland, Senhit covers "Rise Like a Phoenix" (2:38)
Selection Season process details: Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo, Finland's UMK, Croatia's Dora, Denmark's Melodi Grand Prix (7:56)
ESC 250 voting opens November 9 (13:19)
Eurovision Book Club! (16:11)
Three Minutes of Eternity (Amazon)
Being Conchita: We Are Unstoppable (Amazon)
Eurovision Movie Club! (29:16)
Monsterman (Amazon Prime)
Souvenir (Trailer)
Cupcakes (Trailer)
Links
Photo by...
2020-11-0351 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsTake! It! Off!The Masked Singer has proven to be an international hit and a potential aftermarket for Eurovision alumni. Mike from Aussievision joins us to discuss the insanity.
Take! It! Off! Summary
News: 38 countries so far, Norway dates, Italy process (2:00)
Iceland Airwaves presents Live from Reykjavik (5:54)
Netflix offers Fire Saga For Your Consideration (8:07)
Main Topic: The Masked Singer as Eurovision Aftermarket (15:56)
Special Guest: Mike from Aussievision discusses the Australian version of the Masked Singer (26:51)
Links
King of Masked Singer: Ryan Reynolds and Dami Im
#28 The Aftermarket
Special Guest: Aussievision.Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: E...
2020-10-2046 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsSix on StageWill Howells has created a database called Six on Stage, cataloguing every performer on the Eurovision stage. We chat with him about the project and get caught up on the news.
Six on Stage Summary
How to build a database (1:03)
Watching and re-watching (and re-watching) Eurovision (12:16)
The singers under the stairs (20:36)
News
4 plans for Eurovision 2021 (37:06)
Country updates: Sweden's Melfest schedule, Belarus drops VAL, Dream Team journal (41:36)
"Congratulations" and happy birthday to Senhit (49:11)
Hatari's A Song Called Hate premieres (52:18)
Eurovision in the Wild: America's Got Talent, Just Dance 2021, the People's Choice Awards (53:39)
Links
2020-10-061h 02
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsRotterdam, Ahoy! Take 2Rotterdam gets to take a mulligan on 2020 as we look ahead to how preparations for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest begin to take shape.
Rotterdam, Ahoy! Take 2 Episode Summary
Mailbag and Eurovision in the Wild (2:13)
Eurovision at the DNC
The Crossword: Friday, August 21 in the New Yorker
Animal Crossing Fashion by Nitro Gnome
"Zenit" by ONUKA in Just Dance 2021
Where are we with countries and artists for next year? (18:35)
Senhit's Freaky Trip to Rotterdam: "Ding a Dong"
Ben's NRKMGP Presentation
How is Rotterdam planning for Eurovision 2021? (27:43)
With COVID, how is the 2021...
2020-09-0133 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsAmericandom is Naujo!We welcome Helen Groothuis back to the show to workshop how on earth the American Song Contest is supposed to work?
Americandom is Naujo! Episode Summary
This episode's conversation is a bit more freestyle than usual, so timestamps don't make a whole lotta sense. However, here are a number of topics that we touch on, more or less in order:
Variety publishes the first story about the American Song Contest announcement
Who is Ben Silverman and why is Mike jealous?
Are there any reality competitions we haven't watched? (Ed Note: No.)
What network(s...
2020-08-1840 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsA Brief History of the EBUThe European Broadcasting Union (EBU) turns 70 this year! How did the EBU come into being? We dive into telecommunications history and evolution to find out.
A Brief History of the EBU Summary
Topic Intro (1:53)
Dueling Telegraphs in 1843 (4:20)
What do you know about Napoleon III? (10:29)
The Radio Makes Waves (17:18)
The International Broadcasting Union and Proto-Eurovision (31:58)
Telecommunications Needs Post World War II and the Birth of the EBU (38:50)
Links
Morse Code and the Telegraph (History)
The 1865 International Telegraph Conference (ITU)
International Broadcasting Union (Nature)
Suzanne Lommers, "The quality of high-culture broadcasting" (Inventing Europe)
Morten Michelsen, "European...
2020-08-0449 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsWine Aunt EnergyWe open up our mailbag and a chilled bottle of pinot grigio as we get caught up on Eurovision news from the last month.
Wine Aunt Energy Episode Summary
Mailbag (1:27):
How to pronounce "Niamh"
Bucks Fizz boiled sweets
The worst Halloween candy
Bruno Toniolli
No, really, are "Husavik" and "Jaja Ding Dong" eligible for Oscars? (6:30)
#EurovisionAgain (13:10)
Copenhagen 2014
Jerusalem 1999
Eurovision Back for Good (20:43)
Returning artist updates (24:09)
Moldova
Greece
Israel
Slovenia
San Marino
Artists not returning (41:58)
Croatia
France
Italy
Albania
Germany
Links
...
2020-07-2151 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews12 Points to Fire Saga?Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga arrived on Netflix last week and 12 Points from America joins us to discuss the music in Will Ferrell's new comedy.
12 Points to Fire Saga? Episode Summary
Welcome, 12 Points from America! Erik, Danny, Sam, and Derek! (2:20)
What were your overall impressions of the music in the movie? (7:23)
Will non-Eurovision fans "get" the Song Along? (20:30)
Was there anything missing from the Eurovision music experience? (39:33)
Outro: We discuss The Story of Fire Saga as a movie on 12 Points from America! (46:30)
Links
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga...
2020-07-0347 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews12 Minutes in 2007 (Part 1)Chris King joins us to chat about UK quiz and panel shows—including Pointless Eurovision—and the rock block of Serbia, Ukraine, and the UK from Eurovision 2007.
12 Minutes in 2007 Summary
Called Into Questions and UK quiz shows (1:31)
News: Eurovision 2021 to take place May 18, 20, 22 (12:39)
#EurovisionAgain: 2018 and 1988 (14:24)
Main Topic: 12 Minutes from the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest (21:02)
Serbia - Molitva - Marija Šerifović (25:27)
Ukraine - Dancing Lasha Tumbai - Verka Serduchka (31:11)
United Kingdom - Flying the Flag (For You) - Scooch (38:41)
Links
Chris King on Twitter (@ckingsc)
Pointless Celebrities: Eurovision (YouTube)
#18: Indistinct Pterodactyl Squawking (2018 Post-Final Episod...
2020-06-1654 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsAfriMusic, AI, and the Free European Song ContestsThe 2020 Eurovision Song Contest did not happen. We discuss three Eurovision-adjacent song contests that did happen in the first half of 2020.
AfriMusic, AI, and the Free European Song Contests Summary
News: Andorra returns? Cyprus re-selects (2:09)
#EurovisionAgain: Riga 2003 and Italy 1991 (5:07)
What is the AfriMusic Song Contest? (17:13)
What is the AI Song Contest? (28:35)
What is the Free European Song Contest? (36:18)
Links
87 AfriMusic, AI, and the Free European Song Contests playlist (Spotify)
AI Song Contest Playlist (Spotify)
Uncanny Valley's Process Blog (RMIT University)
AI Songfestival Webseries (YouTube)
Free European Song Contest performance recap (YouTube)
Support The...
2020-06-0347 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsShine a LightThe 2020 Eurovision Season comes to an end with Europe: Shine a Light. @dudepoints joins us to reminisce and set the record straight on the Riga Beaver.
Shine a Light Summary
Welcome, @dudepoints! (1:58)
The Riga Beaver and Kozmens (3:16)
Eurovision: The Saga of Fire Song announced by Netflix (12:01)
Eurovision 2020 Tribute Album drops (15:54)
Who "won" Eurovision 2020? (19:59)
Our 2021 Wishlist (42:23)
Europe: Shine a Light Epilogue (47:30)
Links
dudepoints.fun
"Volcano Man" teaser (YouTube)
Europe: Shine a Light full show (YouTube)
#EurovisionAgain 1974 (YouTube)
Special Guest: Dude Points.Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews
2020-05-191h 01
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsEurovision Again#EurovisionAgain impresario Rob Holley speaks with us about the Eurovision Twitter time machine extravaganza.
#EurovisionAgain Summary
News Desk (1:58)
Eurostream 2020 Voting | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
Alternate Programming for Eurovision Week ESCXtra Guide
Netflix Updates
#EurovisionAgain with Rob Holley (11:30)
Links
#60: Hallelujah (Eurovision 1979)
#EurovisionAgain Website | Twitter | Podcast
Fundraising Links for Terrence Higgins Trust, Mermaids, Stonewall UK
Throw Yourself into the Dorky World of Pop (Telegraph)
Special Guest: Rob Holley.Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews
2020-05-0552 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsWhat is Poptimism?Music critic Ned Raggett joins us to discuss rockism, poptimism, and why Eurovision songs are worthy of critique.
What is Poptimism? Summary
Welcome, Ned! (1:00)
Newsdesk: Eurostream 2020, Eurovision in Concert, Europe Shine a Light, Blas Cantó duets with Kelly Clarkson (4:32)
What is "poptimism"? (12:36)
Poptimism vs. Rockism (23:56)
The Rise of Eurovision in the US (34:15)
Links
Where to find Ned: Twitter @nedraggett | Patreon | By-the-Bywater
333Sound (33 1/3 Project)
The Reconsideration of Abba, a Band Beyond Taste (Pitchfork)
Special Guest: Ned Raggett.Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews
2020-04-2158 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsAnnouncement: Eurostream 2020We are thrilled to announce that we have have partnered with several websites and outlets to work together on Eurostream 2020!
Online Eurovision Song Contest 2020, ‘Eurostream’, to be held on May 5, 7 & 9
Following the cancellation of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, several major Eurovision websites have joined forces to organize the first-ever 100% online edition of the Contest.
Under the joint name Eurostream 2020, three scheduled live shows will be broadcast online for viewers around the world.
Eurostream 2020 Format
Prior to the live shows, draws will be held to determine the running order...
2020-04-1403 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsFanopticonDespite Eurovision's cancellation this year, the fandom is still fully engaged in the Contest. Eurovision Obsession's André Durham joins us to chat about how we're coping.
Fanopticon Summary
Special Guest: Welcome back, André Durham!
Eurovision News (1:48)
2021 Participation, Fast Passes, and Returning Artists
Songwriters have opinions about the 2020 cancellation
The Soul of Eurovision Saga
France re-releases Tom Leeb's "Mon Alliée (The Best in Me)"
Voting! (12:43)
Eurovision Obsession's 2020 Tournament Bracket
Spain wins Spain's RTVE Poll
Australia's OGAE selects Iceland
Concerts! (25:27)
Eurovision Home Concerts (Episode 1)
Surie Lockdown Eurovision Party
Victoria at Home
2020-04-0745 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsThe (Other) Ones That Got Away 2020 EditionWe look back at the songs that missed out on being in the weird limbo space created after the cancellation of the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest.
The (Other) Ones That Got Away 2020 Edition Summary
News: the transition from Eurovision 2020 to Eurovision 2021 (2:13)
The Ones That Got Away: Albania, Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Ukraine (11:24)
What does Lithuania do with the Roop and Pabandom is Naujo? (27:06)
Links
82: The (Other) Ones That Got Away playlist (Spotify)
Eurovision Selection Season 2020 playlist (Spotify)
Wintergatan "Marble Machine" video (YouTube)
Eurovision 2020: In Memoriam (Vulture)
Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews
2020-03-2438 minThe EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsSpecial Edition: Well…No news is good news. This news is bad news. Eurovision 2020 has been canceled. Now what?
Links
Rob Holley's thread about why this decision is correct (Twitter)
Ticket information (in Dutch, but Google Translate should help you out) (Songfestival.nl)
Help out Songfestival.be with a fan event (Twitter)
Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews
2020-03-1910 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsWHY ARE WE YELLING?We finish up our initial evaluations of the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest entries with the last nine songs to drop in March.
WHY ARE WE YELLING? Summary
Coronavirus vs. Eurovision (1:44)
Does Austria's song make us feel "Alive"? (6:22)
Ireland's "Story of My Life" splits opinions (10:21)
Are we "Running" to or from Cyprus? Or the mall? (15:13)
Should Bulgaria's "Tears Getting Sober" be the favorite? (19:09)
What do "YOU" think of North Macedonia's entry? (22:54)
Guess which of us is "FREAKY!" over San Marino's entry (27:03)
Does Malta get "All of My Love"? Some? Any? (35:36)
Does Azerbaijan say gay rights with "Cleopatra"? (40:07)
Russia...
2020-03-1750 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsThis is FineWe made it through the end of Eurovision Selection Season! Well, the competitions in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Portugal, at least.
This is Fine Summary
Eurovision in the Wild: Geeky Podcasters Edition (1:07)
Coronavirus shenanigans (2:48)
Georgia's Tornike Kipiani tells Western Europe to "Take Me As I Am" (5:30)
Eden represents Israel and Ethiopia with "Feker Libi" (8:46)
Netherlands adds to the "Grow"-ing field with Jeangu Macrooy (11:03)
Gjon's Tears shed for Switzerland with "Repondez-moi" (14:29)
Denmark says "YES" to Ben and Tan (18:53)
The Mamas make a "Move" for Sweden (23:58)
"Looking Back" at Aksel's UMK win in Finland (29:18)
Portugal chooses Elisa's "...
2020-03-1040 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsSongageddon 2020Somehow we managed to be verbal after mainlining hours upon hours of Eurovision content this past weekend. It's Songageddon 2020!
Songageddon 2020 Summary
Thursday (1:35)
United Kingdom drops James Newman's "My Last Breath" (with special guest Helen Groothuis)
Germany has a "Violent Thing" with Ben Dolic
Azerbaijan announces Samira Efendi
Friday (13:09)
Belarus chooses VAL's "Da Vidna / Да вiдна" instead of "La-Ley-La"
Saturday (16:48)
Estonia's televoters show Uku Suviste "What Love Is"
Moldova goes to "Prison" with Natalia Gordienko
Damir Kedžo wins Croatia's Dora 2020 with "Divlji vjetre"
Iceland's Daði Freyr wins Songvakeppnin with "Think About Th...
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The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsRemedial Dance PartyWe're in the eye of the Eurovision Selection Season storm thanks to a light TV schedule this weekend. Time to practice the "I'm a Little Tempest in a Teapot" dance!
Remedial Dance Party Summary
Ukraine's Go_A wins VidBir with "Solovey" (1:54)
Slovenia's Ana Soklič wins EMA with "Voda" (7:05)
Sweden's Melfest Heat 4 in Malmö (12:52)
Portugal's Festival da Cançao Semi-Final 1 (23:13)
Poland's Alicja Protects the "Empires" from the Lake Malawi Trojan Horse (23:13)
This week: Germany, United Kingdom, Belarus, Serbia, Croatia, Estonia, Iceland, Moldova, Romania (27:53)
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2020-02-2638 min
Hella Tired PodcastEpisode #53 - Mike LeanThis week, I was lucky enough to sit down with local artistic LEGEND Mike Lean. Mike has been killing it in the alternative art scene for god knows how many years. From guitars, analog televisions, vocal experimentation, etc... to being a great husband and all around A-1 American citizen.
Hailing from the Bay area, Mike has been cornering his artistic market for years and it's time to fully appreciate this Instrumental Surgeon for what he is. Make sure you give him a follow on his social media platforms! Reach out for commissions and compliments as you see...
2020-02-231h 53
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsAnarchy in the NRKThe Eurovision 2020 songlist has hit double digits after this past weekend as we encounter internal selections and national final results.
Anarchy in the NRK Summary
Armenia's Depi Evratesil (2:09)
Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo Final (6:32)
Norway's NRK Melodi Grand Prix Final (11:27)
Sweden's Melodifestivalen Heat 3 (21:01)
Iceland's Songvakeppnin Semi-Final 2 (24:49)
France releases Tom Leeb's "The Best in Me" (31:07)
Belgium releases Hooverphonic's "Release Me" (35:35)
This Weekend Romania Songs, Portugal's Festival da Cancao, Slovenia's EMA, Ukraine's VidBir, and Poland's Szansa na Sukces (42:20)
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77: Anarchy in the NRK Playlist (Spotify)
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2020-02-1953 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsSanremo LXX (Long, Xtra Xtra)Saturday proved to be a marathon as Australia, Latvia, and Italy chose their Eurovision entries and a whole bunch of other countries made progress.
Sanremo LXX (Long, Xtra Xtra) Summary
Eurovision in the Wild: Oscars 2020 Edition (1:43)
Israel selects Eden Alene (7:00)
Australia Decides on Montaigne (8:36)
Latvia chooses Samanta Tina (13:47)
Malta's X Factor belongs to Destiny (21:06)
Italy's Sanremo 70 ends with Diodato win (23:00)
Other checkins: Lithuania, Sweden, Iceland, Ukraine, Norway (30:46)
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76 Sanremo LXX (Long, Xtra Xtra) Playlist (Spotify)
"Into the Unknown" Oscars Performance (YouTube)
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2020-02-1252 minThe EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsEurovisie SongfestivusTickets! Hosts! More selections! Eurovision 2020 is in full swing, but we look back at 2019 pop culture and make a 2020 wish list in this episode.
Episode Summary
Eurovision tickets on sale... for 20 minutes (1:32)
Eurovision Hosts: Chantal Janzen, Edsilia Rombley, Jan Smit (6:26)
Austria selects Vincent Bueno (9:38)
Albania's Festivali i Këngës takes place this week (12:18)
Czech Republic invents some genres (14:55)
Festivus Grievances and Holiday Wishes (17:43)
What did your Spotify Wrapped look like? (29:50)
What other podcasts caught your ear this year? (36:52)
The Most Important Piece of Pop Culture of 2019 (42:12)
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2019-12-1845 min
List EnvyTop 5 Eurovision Song Contest finals from the '00sTV writer Mike McComb joins Mark to discuss the bizarre and beautiful magic of this European musical tradition. Enjoy this episode, and don’t forget to have a drink on Terry in song 9.Mike is a Eurovision aficionado, having come to it via the Sounds Like Teen Spirit documentary. He’s not let being American and thus being geofenced out of most live broadcasts steer him away, as his work on the EuroWhat? podcast will attest.Sign up to the weekly newsletter so you never miss a list, and for some unmissable Eurovision reco...
2019-12-1751 min
List EnvyTop 5 Eurovision Song Contest finals from the '00sGuest
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Mike has been writing about TV online since 2008, when he started the blog WTF Little House on the Prairie? The blog was a project to practice writing about television analytically prior to getting an MA in Television-Radio-Film from Syracuse University, or as he likes to call it “TV Camp.”
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TV writer Mike McComb joins Mark to discuss the bizarre and beautiful magic of this European musical tradition. Enjoy this episode, and don’t forget to have a...
2019-12-1751 minHella Tired PodcastEpisode #48 - Mike EndersThe time has come, Sadboi Sashimi and the Chicago Kid join powers to bring you episode 48 of the Hella Tired Podcast. Enders is a heavy hitter in the comedy scene, and has an amazing podcast called "Somewhere Over the RainBro. We talk about everything from comedy, deepest darkest desires, and much more! Make sure you give this episode a listen, and leave a rating and review if you want to spread some love. Super shout out to Mike for being a BDD.
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2019-11-171h 03The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsEurovision 2019 Semi-Final PredictionsHappy Eurovision week! Ben and Mike have done their rankings, mixed them with other data, and have made their picks for which songs will make it to the Grand Final.
Eurovision 2019 Semi-Final Predictions Summary
SPOILER WARNING This episode will discuss details from the rehearsal clips on Eurovision's YouTube page. It will be safe to listen to the Semi-Final 1 section on Wednesday to find out how wrong wrong wrong accurate we were and we clearly indicate when the Semi-Final 2 section begins.
Is Eurovision Geoblocked? (1:02)
Interval Acts confirmed (2:08)
Our rankings process (6:04)
Semi-Final 1 Predictions (8:33)
Semi-Final 2 Predictions (21:23)
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2019-05-1337 minThe EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsYIKESEurovision ticket prices? Yikes. Lithuania Marathon finale shenanigans? Yikes. Ukraine's Vidbir Inquisition? YIKES. It's been a week, y'all.
YIKES Summary
Eurovision ticket prices announced (1:25)
France not a fan of Duz Pua (3:42)
Ben and Mike are 23rd cousins twice removed (5:55)
Germany chooses S!sters' "Sister" (7:14)
Hungary's Joci Pápai returns to Eurovision with “Az Én Apám” (11:04)
Ukraine was A THING (13:08)
Denmark's Leonora changes the tone with "Love is Forever" (22:07)
How Many People in Lithuania? Jurijus "Run with the Lions" (28:31)
Melfest Checkin (33:19)
This week: Finland, Georgia, Iceland, Moldova, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Belgium, North Macedonia (34:54)
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2019-02-2741 minThe EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsEuro VortexEurovision 2019 Selection Season is in full swing! We dive into the Euro Vortex with the United Kingdom, Montenegro, Italy, and Hatari among many others.
First up, Ben and Mike recover from last week's polar vortex by checking in with some Eurovision in the Wild on US TV. Kseniya Simonova—the sand artist from Ukraine's 2011 entry "Angel"—blew away Terry Crews on America's Got Talent and might win the final? Meanwhile, CBS has enlisted some Eurovision help with The World's Best while the Tennis Channel is causing folks to ask "Is this a Eurovision?"
This past week h...
2019-02-1338 minThe EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsAustralia Decides Gets AUSomeWe discuss Australia Decides with Mike and Dale from the Aussievision Podcast! Which entries are we most excited about in this year's field?
Eurovision selection season is starting to get into full swing. We have artist announcements from three countries kicking off this episode, with Austria's choice reminding us of Netta. Speaking of last year's winner, we take a listen to her follow-up single "Bassa Sababa"—does it capture our imagination the way "Toy" did last year?
Coming up this week will be Australia's first-ever national selection Australia Decides. We could have done our own de...
2019-02-0559 minThe EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsWelcome to 2019Happy new year! Now that we can begin 2019 in earnest, we have our first Eurovision entry up for discussion.
This week's episode starts with some Eurovision in the Wild. Ben rocked a Swedish pop music quiz while Mike spotted Englebert Humperdinck (ESC 2012) on the way to Detroit. We also discuss the ESC 250 countdown and some of the surprises in this year's edition.
We also have some updates on how preparations for Tel Aviv 2019 are moving along. Florian Wieder's stage concept has been announced and the outdoor cats among us may be interested in some new...
2019-01-0934 minThe EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsEurovision Gifts for 2018Are you looking for Eurovision gifts for friends or loved ones? We have suggestions.
As we get ready for the holidays and the end of 2018, there's plenty of excitement afoot for 2019. Armenia has made the first artist selection for next year's Eurovision Song Contest. Meanwhile, Latvia and Estonia have released their songs up for consideration for the competition. Could there be a winner in the mix or is it still too early to tell? (Spoiler: It's too early.)
We take a stop in Sweden to discuss Melfest preparations—is it February yet? Also, we gush ov...
2018-12-0536 min