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Latvia is far from hollow: Reviewing Supernova 2024
Sometimes national finals are pretty run of the mill, other times they’re anything but. Latvia landed in the latter category, as Supernova delivered Dons as their Eurovision contestant for 2024.
Michael and Io review Supernova and assess if Latvia is actually hollow. Buckle up – this one’s a bumpy ride!
What is in the water?
Who’s got Io confused?
Why’s Michael in shock?
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Playlist
Saint Levića – Tick – Tock
Edvards Strazdiņš – Rock n’ Roll Supernova
Alekss Silvers – For the Show
Katrīna Gupalo – The Cat’s Song
Vēstulēs – kur? [Where?] -
Ukraine turns to the saints: Reviewing Vidbir 2024
Going underground once again, Ukraine took to the metro to decide their Eurovision entry. Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil were the eventual winners of Vidbir, stealing all of the televotes. But what about the rest?
Michael and Io review some of the songs that didn’t quite get there and share their thoughts about this year’s Ukrainian national final.
What was the drama this year?
What costumes should now be banned?
Who was Michael and Io’s pick?
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Playlist
INGRET – Keeper
YAGODY – Tsunamia
Ziferblat – Place I Call Home
Mélovin 🏳️🌈 – Dreamer
Yaktak – LaLaLa -
No boredom for Italy: Reviewing Sanremo 2024
Italy is famous for many things, but in the music world, they’re famous for inventing Eurovision. The original song contest, Sanremo, has delivered the first female singer in ten years and we’re all excited.
Michael and Io review some of the songs that couldn’t beat Angelina Mango (though did in some aspects) in the annual (days-long) festival of music.
Who’s Michael tossing a coin for?
What was Io hoping would happen with the public vote?
Who should take the artistic reins for 2025?
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Playlist
Geolier – I P’ ME, TU P’ TE [Me for myself, you for yourself]
Annalisa – Sinceramente [Sincerely]
Ghali – Casa Mia [My house]
Mahmood – TUTA GOLD [Everything’s Gold]
Il Volo – Capolavoro [Masterpiece]
Alfa – Vai! [Go!]
Emma – APNEA
Fiorella Mannoia – Mariposa
The Kolors – UN RAGAZZO UNA RAGAZZA [A boy, a girl]
Ricchi e Poveri – Ma non tutta la vita [But not all of life] -
Finding Sweden's home town hero: Previewing Melodifestivalen 2024
After what has felt like both 5 years and 5 minutes, the 2024 Eurovision National Final season is coming to a close. As is tradition, Sweden‘s Melodifestivalen wraps things up for another year (and you can watch it via SVT Play from 6am on Sunday 10 March AEDT / 8pm on Saturday 9 March CET).
Michael and Io preview 10 of the 12 songs in the running for the trip down the road to Malmö and share their thoughts about the 2024 edition of the poptastic music competition.
And there’s even a special announcement!
What do we need to see from Sweden in 2025?
Who’s been to the Ukrainian Diva Academy?
Which song deserves to win Melfest?
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Playlist
Maria Sur – When I’m Gone
Smash Into Pieces – Heroes Are Calling
Cazzi Opeia – Give My Heart a Break
Annika Wickihalder – Light
Marcus & Martinus – Unforgettable
Dotter – It’s Not Easy to Write a Love Song
Medina – Que Sera
LIAMOO – Dragon
Jacqline – Effortless
Danny Saucedo – Happy That You Found Me -
Megara's number 1 in San Marino: Reviewing Una Voce Per San Marino 2024
The Most Serene Republic of San Marino was far from quiet as Una Voce per San Marino (or UVPSM for short) took over. With hundreds of songs being whittled down to 17, there was someone from everywhere in this crazy national final.
Michael and Io jump over the Italian border to find out who got close to taking Megara’s UVPSM win. And they discuss the future of Loredana after coming second twice.
What happens now with the OGAE Second Chance competition?
Who should’ve asked their mum for advice?
What about the polar bear?
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Playlist
Jalisse – Il Paradiso è qui [Paradise is here]
BOOOM! – Dance Like This
La Rua – Governo del cuore [Heart government]
Loredana Bertè – Pazza [Crazy] -
Hands up for Iceland: Previewing Söngvakeppnin 2024
It’s time to wrap things up in Iceland as Söngvakeppnin comes to a close. The Grand Final beams across the world on Saturday 3 March at 8:45pm CET (or 6:45am on Sunday if you’re working with daylight savings on the Aussie east coast). Along with the actual stream via RÚV, the broadcaster is also giving English speakers a chance to enjoy commentary at ruv.is/english
Michael and Io are having their own problems with English (and thinking) as they preview the five songs in the running for a trip to Malmö. While there’s a clear favourite, you can never presume to know what will happen in a Eurovision national final.
How are the bangers affecting Michael?
Why is literal not in Io’s vocabulary?
What should we expect in the super final?
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Playlist
VÆB – Bíómynd [Movie]
Hera Björk – Scared of Heights
ANITA – Downfall
Bashar Murad 🏳️🌈 – Wild West
Sigga Ózk – Into The Atmosphere
Customer Reviews
Fun and thoughtful reviews
I think I might have a new favorite ESC podcast. As an American fan of the show, it’s hard to always feel connected to the show and the ESC diaspora. The guys do a great job of making it feel like you’re in a group of friends just chatting about this year’s entries.