Explore every episode of the podcast Eurovision Division
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| So... We Are Not Doing It | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:13:54 | |
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| All 37 Songs In This Year's Eurovision Song Contest | 02 May 2023 | 02:08:08 | |
cw: discussion of homophobia & transphobia (47m - 1h:1m) And so, at long last, we reach that special point in the year when Mira takes over. They've listened to all of these songs multiple times before, and now it's their turn. With a top 37 in hand, we run through all of this years songs, pausing for anecdotes, observations or occasional rants. It's a marathon! It's the spectacular conclusion! With special shout-outs to:
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| To Be Fair to the Owl | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:55:34 | |
We're not normally fans of pitting women against each other... but then again, this is a competition, so they know what they got themselves into. In the end, only one of these Queens can be crowned a Woman King. Who shall emerge victorious? In this episode, we listen to: 🇳🇴 Alessandra Mele - Queen of Kings 🇪🇸 Blanca Paloma - Eaea 🇫🇷 La Zarra - Evidemment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2018 - 12 | San Marino, or "S.V.I.P." | 18 Apr 2018 | 00:22:17 | |
In which Jeroen tries to recount the events that took place in Bratislava a couple of weeks ago from memory, we flash back to the year 1969 for a short interlude and after listening to the song, Mira draws comparisons and fails geography.Follow us on Twitter at @eurodivision! Write a review for the show on iTunes or let your friends know about the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2018 - 11 | Latvia, or "Jokes All Around" | 18 Apr 2018 | 00:14:33 | |
In which we struggle to find a good opening bit, and talk about more than one musical. It is neither the first time, nor will it be the last time, that we record the worst episode we've ever recorded, but unmitigated disasters cannot always be avoided.Follow us on Twitter (@eurodivision) and leave us a review on iTunes! Tell your friends about the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2018 - 10 | Austria, or "I'd Like To See That" | 17 Apr 2018 | 00:16:44 | |
In which we discuss the religious experience that is this song, but Jeroen also attempts to articulate a feeling of curious worry about the very same song.Follow us on Twitter at @eurodivision! Leave a review on iTunes or tell your friends about the show! Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2018 - 9 | Moldova, or "The Polyamorous Dream" | 16 Apr 2018 | 00:24:33 | |
In which we discuss the greatest travel ad of this year's Eurovision line-up and the sexy, sexy direction that Moldova appears to be going in.I didn't want to say it but I thoroughly identify with Eugeniu Adrianov because I too am a skinny boy who wants to dance around with my girlfriend and a hot thick bearded boy.Follow us on Twitter @eurodivision! Leave a review on iTunes and share the show with your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2018 - 8 | Romania, or "Sick Burns" | 13 Apr 2018 | 00:15:16 | |
In which we contemplate the nature of our cursed existence in relation to this trash fire of a podcast, but we ultimately receive some comforting words in the form of song lyrics.Follow us on Twitter at @eurodivision! Rate us on iTunes and leave a review! Share the show with your friends! Thanks! GOODBYYYYYYYYYE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2018 - 7 | Ireland, or "Pesto Smugglers" | 13 Apr 2018 | 00:26:03 | |
In which we discuss another anecdote from our recent trip, and spend about 15 minutes talking about airport security before realizing that that's not actually what this podcast is about.Follow us on Twitter at @eurodivision! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2018 - 6 | Estonia, or "Lost in Verona" | 12 Apr 2018 | 00:29:33 | |
In which we provide you with another bizarre audio experience and try to figure out what Estonia's current fixation on Italian things is all about. Beyond that, we had a lengthy low-energy discussion that was even longer than what's in the episode, and was essentially just Jeroen name-dropping old Eurovision songs or Mira complaining more about glitter or stanning for real opera singers.Follow us on Twitter at @eurodivision! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2018 - 5 | France, or "Eurovision Is Not Political, part Two" [with special guest James] | 12 Apr 2018 | 00:26:10 | |
In which we continue our discussion on the absolutely, completely, apolitical nature of the Eurovision Song Contest and discuss the different emotions evoked by specific anecdotes as opposed to broad anecdotes. Follow us on Twitter at @eurodivision! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2018 - 4 | Italy, or "Eurovision Is Not Political, part One" [with special guest James] | 11 Apr 2018 | 00:24:03 | |
In which we have a special guest on to discuss the non-political nature of Eurovision Songs in this first part of our late-night discussion on two of this year's Big Five songs.Follow us on Twitter at @eurodivision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2018 - 3 | Netherlands, or "This Far-Western Type of Man" | 05 Apr 2018 | 00:25:05 | |
In which we discuss the social commentary in HBO's hit television show Westworld and why it's probably just really embarrassing to be a dad. Despite rattling on for a disturbingly long amount of time, we forget to use the word "hater", which we really should have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Battle of the Bands, Part One: Citation Needed | 21 Mar 2023 | 01:04:46 | |
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our first ever Battle of the Bands. Grab your plastic cups full of beer from a tap that hasn't been cleaned in a while, and shove your way through the crowd to get right in front of the stage, cause we're presenting (and judging!) three bands today. In this episode, we listen to: 🇮🇪 Wild Youth - We Are One 🇭🇷 Let 3 - Mama ŠČ! 🇸🇲 Piqued Jacks - Like An Animal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2018 - 2 | Ukraine, or "Very Catchy Gibberish" | 04 Apr 2018 | 00:14:54 | |
In which we discuss the merits of singing in "English" and we bounce around a couple of staging ideas that would greatly enhance Ukraine's chances at Eurovision this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2018 - 1 | Portugal, or "The Garden is a Metaphor" | 03 Apr 2018 | 00:16:31 | |
In which we kick things off in the traditional way (which is to say, by discussing the host country's entry), and we discuss universal metaphors and unorthodox hair colors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2018 - 0 | Expectations for 2018 | 02 Apr 2018 | 00:11:42 | |
In which we briefly touch on last year's top 5 and discuss what that might mean for this year's line-up. Mira discusses her worries, and we struggle to remember how this show works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 43 | Armenia | 08 May 2017 | 00:23:54 | |
In which we discuss next year’s interval act, hashtags, and we revisit Mira’s favourite genre of music.As always, you can listen to the full song on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw6LdDo7HxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 42 | Ireland | 07 May 2017 | 00:18:55 | |
In which we discuss, as was to be expected, Jedward. We also discuss the amount of invisible boybands that are around nowadays, and the bizarre mistake of snatching up a single member from an ensemble act.As always, you can listen to the full song on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp3apBsLjvk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 41 | France | 07 May 2017 | 00:17:15 | |
In which discuss the idea of turning your cultural identity into a theme park ride and what kind of pastries we'd like to enjoy with Alma.As always, you can listen to the full song on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koi36aeRv7I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 40 | the Netherlands | 06 May 2017 | 00:22:38 | |
In which we discuss English as written by non-native speakers, the position of backing vocalists, and the most appropriate moment for an audience to clap.As always, you can listen to the full song on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxYU6iVpI5c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 39 | Azerbaijan | 06 May 2017 | 00:18:47 | |
In which we discuss who really was the singer of Azerbaijan’s last Eurovision entry, kind-of misinterpret the lyrics of this songs, and things get spooky.As always, you can listen to the song and watch the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_UNpD0AvFc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 38 | Croatia | 05 May 2017 | 00:18:33 | |
In which we struggle to recall the melody of Nina Kraljic’s “Lighthouse”, Mira gives up, and we build and burn down our love.As always, you can listen to the full song on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q06z-EaBvjE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 37 | Greece | 05 May 2017 | 00:20:30 | |
In which we discuss olives, improper hashtag use and how to define a difficult concept like “love”.As always, you can listen to the full song on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_kLtgFPnbk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Teeth Forward | 17 Mar 2023 | 01:00:41 | |
In this episode, we listen to three songs: one we like, one we loathe, and one that makes us lose our minds... but which is which?! You're going to want to watch the music videos along with us, as there's a lot to unpack. Before all that, though, we talk about this year's themes - and the ones that didn't make the cut. Finally, we prove that we continue to be in our Alexander Rybak era. In this episode, we listen to: 🇳🇱 Mia Nicola & Dion Cooper - Burning Daylight 🇮🇱 Noa Kirel - Unicorn 🇨🇾 Andrew Lambrou - Break a Broken Heart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 36 | Hungary | 04 May 2017 | 00:19:14 | |
In which we discuss living life as a hater, this year’s Eurovision slogan, and some good reasons to sing in a language that’s not English.As always, you can listen to the full song on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-7ETxsPiMY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 35 | Slovenia | 04 May 2017 | 00:18:42 | |
In which we discuss a very bad episode of the very bad television show “Glee”, listen to Omar Naber’s first Eurovision entry “Stop”, and briefly talked about what happened in the twelve years since then.As always, you can listen to the full song on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=069n6EnlDt0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 34 | United Kingdom | 03 May 2017 | 00:29:34 | |
In which we discuss that one time we went to see the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical “Cats”, our opinions about modern musical theatre, Disney movies, and some of the lessons the BBC should urgently learn.As always, you can listen to the full song on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac5xNUfzCY4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 33 | Serbia | 03 May 2017 | 00:15:41 | |
In which we discuss the curious similarity of this song to another popular pop song and take a closer look at some of the expectations set forward by masculinity in Western society. Western type of woman, western type of man.As always, you can watch the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMvqfykkMYU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 32 | Latvia | 03 May 2017 | 00:15:06 | |
In which we discuss various drugs and the specific type of party this song would be well-received at.As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFdSKiWyF_k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 31 | Romania | 02 May 2017 | 00:17:36 | |
We discuss this year's incredible cultural exchange program between Switzerland and Romania, the eternal struggle between the juries and the televote, and the one missing element that would have pushed this song from incredible to legendary status.As always, you can listen to this song on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lop3KkfRPA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 30 | Spain | 02 May 2017 | 00:21:31 | |
In which we touch on the Spanish Eurodrama that occured earlier in the year. Additionally, we discuss the implication of the word "lover" and the pros and cons of goofy beach boys.As always, you can watch the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jO32_trJq4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 29 | Moldova | 01 May 2017 | 00:14:33 | |
In which we use our best hangover brain to discuss the baking of cakes, our favourite memes and we wonder which year it is.As always, you can watch the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvaLAs9cex4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 28 | Cyprus | 28 Apr 2017 | 00:24:18 | |
In which Mira starts the show off on a somewhat misanthropic note as a result of her day, but we do proceed to discuss capitalism, the lure of familiarity, and the truly exceptional MTV reality show “Are You The One?"As always, you can find the full song on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxfQn7riJxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 27 | San Marino | 25 Apr 2017 | 00:20:25 | |
It's a Tuesday - which means we discuss another fabulous duet. Additionally, in this episode we talk about “Hope - Das Obama musical!”, the extended discography of Ralph Siegel, and staging concepts that could bring San Marino the victory this year.As always, we implore you to watch the full video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXiQr2ew3lQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Off To An Early Start | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:52:32 | |
Join Mira and Jeroen as they once again take a deep dive into this year's Eurovision entries. This Eurovision season began a long time ago, when these three countries went first and picked their song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 early. Mira has only just awoken from her winter sleep (she took a really long nap after Chérine lost Eurosong), so we decide to start at the very beginning... a very good place to start. In this episode, we listen to: 🇧🇪 Gustaph - Because of You 🇺🇦 TVORCHI - Heart of Steel 🇦🇱 Albina & Familja Kelmendi - Duje Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 26 | FYR Macedonia | 25 Apr 2017 | 00:23:30 | |
In which we discuss what it feels like to suddenly be much older than you were yesterday, why we have a ladder in our apartment, how many people you need to have an official party, and other very important questions to consider in the year 2017.As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddo8n_8pKrQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 25 | Czech Republic | 24 Apr 2017 | 00:14:46 | |
In which we do our best to discuss the music, but instead spend a lot of time ruminating about what it's like to be old, and we explore the general concept of "bad things".As always, you can listen to the full song on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoLWemuLP_g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 24 | Austria | 22 Apr 2017 | 00:20:03 | |
In which we discuss the men you meet in the mountains, the things Mira did when she went to Austria that one time, and on top of that, we read from the dictionary.As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpPM1V3dqZE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 23 | Poland | 21 Apr 2017 | 00:20:48 | |
In which we, and this is probably going to be the last time we do, profess our undying love for Michal Szpak. We discuss the poetic prowess of non-native speakers and things end up getting a little heated as we down one more glass of wine.As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmXlLBAu6IY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 22 | Montenegro | 19 Apr 2017 | 00:21:59 | |
In which we record an episode in the morning right after waking up and boy, oh boy, we sure sound like we’re still asleep. Sorry.We go on a tangent about the queerness of Eurovision, its artists, its audiences, and most of all, ourselves. In addition to that, we do some reminiscing about Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 2004 entry.As always, you can find the full song on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWtqWD3TlaA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 21 | Belarus | 18 Apr 2017 | 00:15:15 | |
In which we profess our undying love for Belarus, and we discuss forests, hairdos and two different films directed by James Cameron.As always, you can find the music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElqbLPcTHAI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 20 | Germany | 18 Apr 2017 | 00:16:40 | |
In which we try to figure out what’s wrong with Germany at Eurovision these last few years, but end up discussing various motivational quotes which you could put on your Facebook wall.As always, you can find the full video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpESkcTVdkk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 19 | Lithuania | 17 Apr 2017 | 00:20:14 | |
In which we discuss the Academy Award Nominated film “Daens”, and Jeroen is moved to tears as Mira continues the somewhat worrying annual trend of upsetting the Eurovision fandom.As always, please watch the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7ph8As8azg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 18 | Bulgaria | 16 Apr 2017 | 00:24:50 | |
In which we go through a lengthy existential crisis, discuss various properties aimed at young adults, talk about our memories of being a teenager, and almost forget to actually talk about the song we came here to talk about.As always, you can watch the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTFuXOEbJTY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 17 | Portugal | 15 Apr 2017 | 00:22:12 | |
In which we communicate with our Portuguese correspondent via text, and we discuss a long list of subjects including but not limited to: Swedish beef, authorship and Daniel Johnston.As always, you may find the official music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymFVfzu-2mw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Finale: Standouts and Skips | 10 May 2022 | 00:34:00 | |
We're back for a final check-in before this year's Eurovision shows! Rather than making a full Top 40-ranking, we go through our thoughts on this year's Eurovision Songs, shining a spotlight on some of Mira's favourite tunes as well as the ones that don't strike her fancy. Follow us on Twitter: @eurodivision Check out the bonus episode: https://ko-fi.com/eurovisiondivision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 16 | Iceland | 12 Apr 2017 | 00:19:13 | |
In which we wrap up our Nordic expedition and discuss the Icelandic representative for Eurovision 2017. We talk about Royksopp, Robyn, Flight of the Conchords, the maximum stretchiness of metaphors and words that are good to shout at the top of your lungs. Mira and Jeroen have their first disagreement, ever, of all time.As always, you can find the official music video on the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 15 | Finland | 11 Apr 2017 | 00:15:42 | |
We discuss birds, aliens, murder, birds, murder, the dark and birds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2017 - Episode 14 | Norway | 11 Apr 2017 | 00:21:12 | |
In which we discuss changing your mind, the unique experience of working at a clothing store and the definition of a musical instrument. What else is there to say about JOWST? What else isn't there to say about JOWST? Who is JOWST, really? Who isn't JOWST? Aren't we all JOWST, a little bit, if we truly look into our hearts?As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||