The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews

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The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews

The Eurowhat? Podcast launched in 2018 and features two Americans (Ben Smith and Mike McComb) attempting to make sense of the Eurovision Song Contest. The show tracks national selections and artist announcements, breaks down each year’s songs with a diverse array of guests, and dives into the 65+ years of contest history using Eurovision as a lens to analyze what’s happening in pop culture and the world.

  1. Rockin' the Kremlin

    2 DAYS AGO

    Rockin' the Kremlin

    David Junk, originally from Ohio, was the first CEO of Universal Music Russia. In his memoir Rocking the Kremlin', he and co-author Fred Bronson (from Billboard Magazine) share stories about the "Wild, Wild East", Eurovision, and the influence of western pop culture after the fall of the USSR. Rockin' the Kremlin Summary 📖 What is Rockin' the Kremlin about? (3:23) 🎶 Alsou, t.A.T.u., and Sergey Lazarev (10:33) 🇺🇦 Building the Ukrainian Music Industry (32:46) 📱Where to find David, Fred, and Rockin' the Kremlin (47:21) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here. Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social. Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Special Guests: David Junk and Fred Bronson. Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews Links: ROCKIN-THE-KREMLIN.COMRockin' The Kremlin | SpotifyDavidJunk.orgFredBronson.comЭрика-Американский Шанс (часть-28) (American Chance Part 28) - YouTube

    49 min
  2. Avalanche

    5 NOV

    Avalanche

    It's been a couple months since we last checked in on Eurovision news… hoo boy there's a lot to get caught up on. We have elections, new heads of delegations, and info about way too many national selections. Avalanche Summary 💊 Exotic Switzerland: Funding Referendum, Novartis Sponsorship (1:41) 🇳🇱 Is Everyone (Netherlands?) Still Mad at the EBU? (6:31) 🔴 Coming up on the podcast: Iceland Airwaves and Rockin' the Kremlin (12:16) 🎓 New Heads of Delegations for 2025 (14:42) 📆 National Selection Updates (Vague) (21:50) 🏆 National Final Updates (Specific) (25:47) ⏳ Who are we waiting on? (34:36) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here. Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social. Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews Links: Switzerland’s Unusual Form of Democracy Takes Aim at Eurovision - POLITICOEurovision winner Nemo says organisers didn't do enough to support acts amid Israel tensionsInterview with SRG-Manager Bakel Walden: Is Nemo a wimp? - BlickOfficial partner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 | NovartisEXCLUSIVE: AVROTROS Confirms New Details Around Eurovision 2025 — Ding-a-Dong, de Nederlandse podcast over het Eurovisie Songfestival

    39 min
  3. Yugonostalgia

    22 OCT

    Yugonostalgia

    We welcome back @dudepoints, who recently completed their Master's thesis which included discussion of the intersection of the Yugoslavian Art Practice and recent Eurovision entries from Serbia and Croatia. More simply: let's talk about performance art at Eurovision! Yugonostalgia Summary What is the Yugoslavian Art Practice? (2:39) How does Eurovision interact with the Yugoslavian Art Practice? (7:59) Who else has been a Performance Artist at Eurovision? (17:50) How do you define "performance art"? (21:32) Eurovision as a mode of culture building (31:29) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here. Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social. Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Special Guest: Dude Points. Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews Links: It's pronounced "dood-pwah", brah!ZERO 3 Official trailer - YouTube

    37 min
  4. Verily

    8 OCT

    Verily

    The Reference Group is one of the governing bodies for the Eurovision Song Contest. Who sits on this board and what experience do they bring to the table? We go through the dossiers in this episode. Verily Summary What are the Eurovision Heads of Delegation and Reference Group? (1:29) Who is currently in the Eurovision Reference Group? (8:05) Who isn't on the Eurovision Reference Group? (21:52) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here. Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social. Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews Links: Humans of Eurovision #1 - Felix Bergsson - Iceland is full of creative fire! - YouTubeEpisode 8: Eurovision 2025 - Special with Co-Executive Producer Moritz Stadler - Eurovis-Huns - GaydioEbba basar över Eurovision i MalmöRachel Ashdown, Commissioning Editor for Entertainment at the BBC - The University of Nottingham

    27 min
  5. Eurovisionaries

    24 SEPT

    Eurovisionaries

    Dr. Zoë Jay returns to discuss Eurovisionaries, an academic research project investigating the ways Eurovision fans think about and practice forms of cultural diplomacy. Eurovisionaries Summary What was the inspiration for the Eurovisionaries project? (3:16) How to define "political" (5:56) Eurovision's shift from "political" (2023) to "Political" (2024) (10:41) Initial findings from speaking with the Eurofandom (15:31) Politics, cultural relations, and social media (20:45) What is the goal of the Eurovisionaries project? (23:24) Engagement from non-participating countries (32:00) How to get involved with research (39:10) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here. Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social. Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Special Guest: Zoë Jay. Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews Links: The EurovisionariesThe Eurovisionaries (@euro_visionarie) • Instagram photos and videosThe Eurovisionaries (@euro_visionarie) / X

    42 min
  6. Exotic Switzerland

    10 SEPT

    Exotic Switzerland

    Our 8th season begins with news about Eurovision 2025 host city Basel, our first artist announcement, and a look at the history of Switzerland at the Contest. Exotic Switzerland Summary Basel, Switzerland will host Eurovision 2025 (0:54) Theo Evan will represent Cyprus in Basel (4:05) Is everyone/the Netherlands still mad at the EBU? (7:53) Montenegro will return to Eurovision (10:08) Italy and Sweden tweak their national selections (14:02) Patreon: Let's Talk About Can't Stop the Music (19:27) Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest (21:48) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here. Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social. Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews Links: Episode 165: Lugano🇨🇭 Eurovision 2025: Co-Executive Producer Reveals the Reasons Why Basel Was Selected to Host - EurovoixTheo Evan - SlapsAVROTROS does not intend to file a complaint for Joost Klein's disqualificationFinished in Melodi Grand Prix – NRK Kultur og underholdningCan't Stop The Music (1980) - Official Trailer - YouTubeViver senza tei - Switzerland 1989 - Eurovision songs with live orchestra - YouTubeEurovision 2004 Semi Final 03 Switzerland *Piero & The Music Stars* *Celebrate!* 16:9 HQ - YouTube

    42 min
  7. How to Win Melfest

    27 AUG

    How to Win Melfest

    We say farewell to Eurovision 2024 host nation Sweden by examining the facts and figures of its long-running song selection method: Melodifestivalen. We also make our picks of who we would like to see make an appearance in Melfest 2025. How to Win Melfest Summary Who has written the most songs for Melfest? (2:38) Do non-English songs do well at Melfest? (6:02) Should Melfest's Andra Chansen be given a second chance? (11:53) If you already won Melfest, should you come back? (15:32) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here. Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social. Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews

    28 min
  8. ABBA Gold

    13 AUG

    ABBA Gold

    Elisabeth Vincentelli examined the 1992 greatest hits collection ABBA Gold for the music criticism book series 33 1/3. We discuss the book, our respective relationships with ABBA, and marvel at the band's influence on pop music 50 years after their Eurovision win. ABBA Gold Summary What is your relationship with ABBA? (2:53) ABBA Gold (1992) (7:30) 33 1/3: ABBA Gold by Elisabeth Vincentelli (10:04) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here. Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social. Malmö 2024 Stay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024. You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist! Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Support The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews Links: Let's talk about "Let's Talk About Love", loves | PatreonAbba's Abba Gold: : 33 1/3 Elisabeth Vincentelli ContinuumABBA: The Movie (1977) Trailer - YouTubeJustified Ancients Of Mu Mu - The Queen And I - YouTubeMadonna - Hung Up (Official Video) [HD] - YouTubeCher - GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! (A Man After Midnight) [Official HD Audio] - YouTubeABBA 1975 GREATEST HITS POSTER Swedish Magazine VeckoRevyn 1970s Rare Vintage | eBay

    23 min
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The Eurowhat? Podcast launched in 2018 and features two Americans (Ben Smith and Mike McComb) attempting to make sense of the Eurovision Song Contest. The show tracks national selections and artist announcements, breaks down each year’s songs with a diverse array of guests, and dives into the 65+ years of contest history using Eurovision as a lens to analyze what’s happening in pop culture and the world.

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