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Welcome to Mysteries of the EuroVerse, the podcast that delves deep into the intriguing world of the Eurovision Song Contest-- the world’s most watched non-sporting event. Eurovision has been running for nearly 70 years, and is watched by hundreds of millions of people. (It’s bigger than the Super Bowl)! Join us as we explore the history, the controversies, and all the campy fun of the biggest music competition in the world.
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EP 21: EuroVerse LIVE - Heat 4/Final
Interviews with Eurovision 2024 Contestants: Hera Bjork, Iceland (19:59), Marina Satti, Greece (35:57)
Performances: Liam Oh (Sam Ryder, Spaceman, UK 2022) - 44:58, Magnus Riise “Ulveham/Unforgettable” (Gåte, Norway 2024, Marcus and Martinus, Sweden, 2024) - 49:41
This is our final live episode of Mysteries of the EuroVerse -- the one where we crown Best Eurovision song of 2024 based on YOUR votes!
This week, we looked at songs from , with two special guests. TV Showrunner Karen DiConcetto (SKAM Austin, Recovery Road), who was also part of a pop duo with three top ten UK singles (Daphne and Celeste), and Liam Oh will be starring in Norman Lear's last show (Netflix, TBA).
We're also featuring two interviews with Eurovision 2024 performers! Hera Bjork (Iceland, Scared of Heights), and Marina Satti (Zari).
We finish things off with our results and two very special performances of Eurovision songs -- Liam Oh sings Sam Ryder's "Spaceman" (UK 2022) and Mysteries of the EuroVerse Co-Host Magnus Riise presents a very special Norwegian mash-up, “Ulveham/Unforgettable” (Gåte, Norway 2024, Marcus and Martinus, Sweden, 2024).
“Tattoo/Waterloo” Singers (ABBA 1974 and Loreen 2023, Sweden): Emily Durand, Charlotte Topp, Noa Miranda, Sophie Stromberg, Lake Wilburn, Luana Psaros, Nichole Conrad, Erica Walker, Maria Reed, Margaret Warrington, Nichole Conrad, Andrew Brooks, Nichole Conrad, Tessa Miller Kiesz.
2024 Songs Discussed:
Gåte, Ulveham, Norway - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UipzszlJwRQ
Marina Satti, Zari, Greece - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTSTnLWGUPs
Marcus and Martinus, Unforgettable, Sweden - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yekc8t0rJqA
Kaleen, We Will Rave, Austria - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqda15G4T-4
Hera Björk, Scared of Heights, Iceland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OouUsCZ3xkM
Nebulossa, Zorra, Spain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSZqlQZ0_us
Raiven, Veronika, Slovenia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWcSsi7SliI
Aiko, Pedestal, Czechia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iTcX6NlAqA
Alyona, Alyona and Jerry Heil, Teresa and Maria, Ukraine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_8cNbF8FLI
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EP 20: EuroVerse LIVE - Heat 3
Interviews with Eurovision 2024 Contestants: Iolanda, Portugal (23:06), Sarah Bonnici, Malta (38:02)
Performances: Magnus Riise Performs “Before the Party is Over” (Mustii, Belgium, 2024)
This is our third of four live episodes of Mysteries of the EuroVerse -- where we crown Best Eurovision song of 2024 based on YOUR votes!
This week, we looked at songs from Belgium, Ireland, Georgia, Israel, Latvia, Albania, Denmark, Portugal, Malta and Italy, with Broadway playwright Douglas Lyons (Chicken and Biscuits, Apple TV’s Fraggle Rock).
We're also featuring two interviews with Eurovision 2024 performers! Iolanda (Portugal, Grito), and Sarah Bonnici (Malta, Loop).
Finally, we finish things off with a performance of Mustii’s Before The Party is Over, performed by Mysteries of the EuroVerse Co-Host Magnus Riise. And, of course, the results of who won our “Third Heat”
We've got one more event at THE SPOT in Hell's Kitchen (599 10th Avenue) at 8pm on Thursday April18th— THE GRAND FINAL. Come by, celebrate the music, and make sure your voice is heard!
“Satellite” Singers (Lena, Germany, 2010): Shira Bouskila, Liam Joshua Munn, Emily Durand Charlotte Topp, Maddie LaFerr, Maria Reed, Tessa Amy Knips, Cole Duffy, Tess Miller Kiesz, Margaret Warrington
SONGS FROM THE NIGHT:
Mustii, Before The Party's Over - Belgium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCe9zrWEFNc
Bambie Thug, Doomsday Blues - Ireland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGRXRrlIspY
Nutsa Buzaladze, Firefighter- Georgia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blMwY8Jabyk
Eden Golan, Hurricane- Israel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJYn09tuPw4
Dons, Hollow - Latvia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TIji6Ac8b4
Besa, Titan - Albania: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrjFhjpm7D8
Saba, Sand - Denmark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pCtdFnv9eQ
Iolanda, Grito - Portugal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5wDGhcDSpQ
Sarah Bonnici, Loop - Malta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6eS60n4wg8
Angelina Mango, La Noia - Italy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKzWskcTTA8
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EP 19: EuroVerse LIVE - HEAT 2
Interviews with Eurovision 2024 Contestants: Tali (Luxembourg) 20:37, Natalia Barbu (Moldova) 38:45.
Performances: Ali Ewoldt Performs "Zero Gravity" Kate Miller Heidke (48:57), Magnus Riise Performs "The Tower" Luna (Eurovision 2024 Cover) (52:19)
This is our second of four live episodes of Mysteries of the EuroVerse -- where we crown Best Eurovision song of 2024 based on YOUR votes. This week we looked at songs from Poland, Croatia, France, Cyprus, Moldova, Serbia, Armenia, Switzerland, and Luxembourg, with Broadway star Ali Ewoldt (Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera).
At the end of the episode, you'll find out who made it out of our "2nd Heat." We're also featuring two interviews with Eurovision 2024 performers! Tali (Luxembourg), and Natalia Barbu (Moldova). You'll also hear a cover of Luna's Tower by Mysteries of the EuroVerse Co-Host Magnus Riise, and a cover of Eurovision classic Kate Miller Heidke's "Zero Gravity"!
We've got two more events at THE SPOT in Hell's Kitchen (599 10th Avenue) at 8pm on Thursday April 11th and 18th. Come by, celebrate the music, and make sure your voice is heard!
Only Teardrops Singers: Nichole Conrad, Maddie LaFerr, Charlotte Topp, Maria Reed, Emily Durand, Noa Miranda, Myea Patterson, Tess Miller Kiesz.
Poland, Luna, The Tower: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhvDkF9XZx0
Croatia, Baby Lasagna, Rim Tim Tagi Dim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBsgTJQFl9k
France, Slimane, Mon Amour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfoOop2HXxQ
Cyprus, Silia Kapsis, Liar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q5QozrtEPA
Moldova, Natalia Barbu, In The Middle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jom9sNL5whs
Serbia, Teya Dora, Ramonda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=lWzPO6nPpwU
Armenia, Ladaniva, Jako: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=_6xfmW0Fc40
Switzerland, Nemo, The Code: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiGDvM14Kwg
Luxembourg, Tali, Fighter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV3sORfrREE -
EP 18: EuroVerse LIVE - HEAT 1
Silvester Belt, Lithuania 2024 (23:43)
This is our first of four live episodes of Mysteries of the EuroVerse -- where we crown Best Eurovision song of 2024 based on YOUR votes. This week we looked at songs from the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Australia, Estonia, San Marino, Azerbaijan and Lithuania, with Mysteries of the EuroVerse favorite, stunt queen Izzy Uncut. At the end of the episode, you'll find out who made it out of our "1st Heat."
We're also featuring an interview with Silvester Belt himself, who is representing Lithuania at Eurovision this year with the hit song Luktelk. You'll also hear a live cover of Euphoria from The Mysteries of the EuroVocalists Choir, under the music direction of Alex Ngo!
We've got three more events at THE SPOT in Hell's Kitchen (599 10th Avenue) at 8pm on Thursday April 4th, 11th and 18th. Come by, celebrate the music, and make sure your voice is heard!
THE SONGS
UK - Olly Alexander, Dizzy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLNUj7kvn2w
The Netherlands - Joost, Europapa - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT2wY0DjYGo
Germany - Isaak, Always on the Run - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twhq3S4YHdQ
Finland - Windows95man, No Rules - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf1NS1vEhSg
Australia - Electric Fields, One Blood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ2IaHxCvdw
Estonia - 5miinust, Puuluup, We Don't Know Anything About These Drugs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=htPAhtVgKsI&
San Marino - Megara, 11:11 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXcDmbtDQTs
Azerbaijan - Fahree feat Ilkin Dovlatov, Take Me With You - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNhAk4rVgNc
Lithuania - Silvester Belt, Luktelk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrL668EQRu0 -
Ep 17: Eurovision 2024 - Big Themes, Hot Trends, Hot Takes
Windows95man (23:14), Flamy Grant (35:34)
This week we're looking at Eurovision 2024 through the lens of the big themes we've talked about in our first season. We talk about Eurovision's relationship to America and contemporary pop, we examine the contest's move away from English language dominance, we dive into the updates on juries and voting, and, finally, we cover this year's biggest controversies.
Then we talk to our first Eurovision 2024 contestant, Finland's Windows95man-- a performance artist who shot to viral fame when a photo of him dressed as the character he created was retweeted by John Cena.
Finally, we sit down with Flamy Grant, a Christian drag queen who shot to #1 on the iTunes Christian Charts after being attacked on twitter by a right wing pastor. Flamy tries to figure out which controversial numbers succeeded at Eurovision in a game we're calling "Topping The Right with Flamy Grant"
Windows95man, No Rules, Finland 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf1NS1vEhSg
Flamy Grant, Good Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiXscOjacIM
TOPPING THE RIGHT WITH FLAMY GRANT
Joan Manuel Serrat, La La La, 1968: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se24_GEA8vc
Gigliola Cincetti, Si, Italy 1974: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7HnHFAJg7I
Concita Wurst, Rise Like a Phoenix, Austria 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaolVEJEjV4
Elena Tsagrinou, El Diablo, Cyprus 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk4amZlPa4g
Hadise, Dum Tek Tek, Turkey 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nx6iVCaix0
Mahmood, Soldi, Italy 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=tEwvUu1dBTs
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EP 16: The Swedish Takeover of Global Pop
Dr. Alban, Hello Afrika, One Love (26:30), Deborah Ann Woll, (HBO's True Blood, Netflix's Daredevil, (37:13)
This week, we're talking about the Swedish domination of pop music. How this tiny country took over one of the world's largest entertainment industries is a story with a ton of twists and turns-- and, of course, Eurovision is at the center of it. First we deep dive into that history and try to figure out what it is about Sweden that has made it such a pop power house.
Then we talk to EuroDance star Dr. Alban, who has sold over 16 million records worldwide, and who was part of the original group of artists at Cheiron studios-- the hit factory that launched Ace of Base, The Backstreet Boys, 'NYSNC, and Britney Spears.
Finally, we sit down with Deborah Ann Woll, star of True Blood and Daredevil, for a game we're calling "Victory is Oh, So Swede," where we try to figure out what gives those Swedish Eurovision songs their extra edge.
VICTORY IS OH, SO SWEDE:
Empty Room, Sanna Nielsen, 2008- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjQFiFXH2IU
Ring Ring, ABBA, 1973- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL0EoXdpOqg
Charlotte Nilssen, Tusen och en natt, 1999 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMtcHdzr1c8
Charlotte Nilssen, Take Me To Your Heaven, 1999 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0xypjODpY4
Mans Zelmerlow, Hope and Glory, 2009 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBifUBqFkwA
Carola, Fangad Av En Stormvin, 1991 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ml6pJqc_bw
Herreys, Diggy-Loo Diggy-Ley, 1984 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls2Lq07iWPM
Loreen, My Heart is Refusing Me, 2011 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjrVoonz4WE
Loreen, Euphoria, 2012 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfo-8z86x80
Loreen, Tattoo, 2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vul5zgC5Yvg
Customer Reviews
Great for fans and newcomers
Fun and informative. As a lifelong Eurovision fan I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much I’ve learned while still getting a dose of nostalgia. I’ve been recommending this show to all my Eurovision-curious friends ahead of this year’s contest.
Great Podcast for the Uninitiated!
Charlie and Magnus do a great job of introducing Eurovision to those of us who know very little about it. Love the combination of interviews, discussions, and games!
Terrific interviews
And great theme song!