2017 - Episode 6 | Georgia
In which our audio messes up a little bit, and we discuss the nature of politics at Eurovision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2017•12 min
Eurovision Division
Eurovision Division is a show where we listen to all of the songs in the year's Eurovision Song Contest before that year's Eurovision Song Contest. Host Jeroen has listened to all of these songs before, while his co-host and girlfriend Mira is hearing them for the very first time.
We crunch the numbers, we judge the songs. We crunch our teeth, we judge eachother.
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Episodes
2017 - Episode 5 | Switzerland
In which we discuss the various things that always make Mira cry and laugh, the narrative threads in the music videos of No Doubt, and Greek mythology.As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpF2PHzgd8o Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 26, 2017•19 min
2017 - Episode 4 | Belgium
In which we discuss the required age to win a Eurovision Song Contest, architecture and the inherent comedy in the words "danger zone". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2017•16 min
2017 - Episode 3 | Sweden
In which we discuss Christer Björkman's influence on this year's contest, Justin Timberlake, and the irresistible urge to punch male strippers in the dong.As always, you can watch the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jSrBdN4b5c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2017•20 min
2017 - Episode 2 | Russia
In which we are forced to discuss an unfortunate situation. As a warning, the audio quality in this episode is pure hot garbage. It's not a great listen - but we did not want anyone to think that we were deliberately pretending like our episode on Russia got lost this year. It's here, it's short, and it sounds like trash. Please do enjoy.As always, you can watch the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu5kSWkZqOI Hosted on Aca...
Mar 23, 2017•9 min
2017 - Episode 1 | Ukraine
In which we discuss the properties of time, the components of a rock performance, and the stress of hosting the Eurovision Song Contest.As always, you can watch the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKCIsDLd_Vo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 22, 2017•19 min
2017 - Episode 0 | Retrospective
In which we discuss the winners and losers of Eurovision 2016, the hits, the misses and the hits we're going to miss. We offer our apologies and we ask a few important questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2017•27 min
2016 - Episode 43 | Romania
In which we discuss the country that got disqualified from Eurovision, Romania. We also talk about Tenacious D and poor timing.As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JYegaWsUVg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2016•11 min
2016 - Episode 42 | Russia
In which we talk about the last country of this year's Eurovision line-up, Russia. We also talk about spectacle and the implication of a Russian victory.As always, you can (and should) listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHgxi57Um0w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 09, 2016•14 min
2016 - Episode 41 | Ukraine
In which we discuss a country that was briefly missing from the contest last year, Ukraine. We also talk about politics and the things that make us cry.As always, you can listen to the full song (and we recommend you do) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxS6eKEOdLQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 09, 2016•15 min
2016 - Episode 40 | Austria (with French Rebecca)
In which we discuss last year's hosts and last place finishers, Austria. We also talk about watercolours and French accents.As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaPGwvAis3U Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 09, 2016•13 min
2016 - Episode 39 | Australia
In which we discuss special guest Australia. We also talk about Valentina Monetta and long-distance relationships.As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EG_Jtw4OyU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 08, 2016•11 min
2016 - Episode 38 | Ireland
In which we discuss the record-holder for the highest amount of victories, Ireland. We also talk about Jedward and the implications of the word "loverboy" in Belgium and the Netherlands.As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEZuf-M4a64 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 08, 2016•14 min
2016 - Episode 37 | Moldova
In which we discuss a small, kooky country called Moldova. We also talk about space (a lot) and Eduard Romanyuta's music video for "I Want Your Love" (also a lot).As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O6ADB-g4Fw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 07, 2016•12 min
2016 - Episode 36 | Iceland
In which we discuss the last country to send a returning artist, Iceland. We also talk about the uncanny valley and the significance of the color black.As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xQxQRdZasQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 07, 2016•13 min
2016 - Episode 35 | San Marino
In which we discuss perhaps the smallest country in the competition, San Marino. We also talk about Serge Gainsbourg and about what it would be like to host Eurovision in San Marino.As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYKFKgwVbV4Please also take the time to watch the first version, which you can listen to here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_o0y2DJid8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 06, 2016•15 min
2016 - Episode 34 | Switzerland
In which we discuss the first country to ever win Eurovision, Switzerland. We also talk about endangered species and being nasty.As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPpfb3jRaHQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 06, 2016•10 min
2016 - Episode 33 | Italy
In which we discuss the last of the Big 5 countries, Italy. We also talk about Mira's love for Italian girls and the different ages of people who watch Eurovision.As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WySSLip5uzc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 06, 2016•10 min
2016 - Episode 32 | Denmark (with Danish Rebecca)
In which we are joined by Mira's other roommate - who happens to also be called Rebecca - to discuss her home country, Denmark. We also talk about the appropriate age to be in a boy band and Belgium's entry for the 1987 Song Contest.As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abiss5VZn14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 05, 2016•15 min
2016 - Episode 31 | Latvia
In which we discuss the final "Baltic Boy", brought to us by Latvia. We also talk about Aminata Savadogo and a European alien conspiracy.As always, you can (and should) listen to the song in full on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVcKNzmvfxI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 04, 2016•11 min
2016 - Episode 30 | Estonia
In which we discuss another "Baltic Boy", brought to us by Estonia. We also talk about Eesti Laul, singing in a choir, and "being on a gif".As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slqnu_lGFxE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 04, 2016•9 min
2016 - Episode 29 | Lithuania
In which we talk about the first of this year's Baltic Boys, Lithuania. We also talk about vampires (yet again) and drug-fueled parties. As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSncll5CG-I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 04, 2016•10 min
2016 - Episode 28 | Cyprus
In which we discuss the second of two rock songs written by Thomas G:Son: this year's entry for Cyprus. We also talk about what "rock music" means, and the Twilight saga.As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8LcNrqiIFE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 03, 2016•10 min
2016 - Episode 27 | Georgia
In which we discuss the first of two rock songs, brought to us by Georgia. We also talk about Swedish songwriter Thomas G:Son and the influence of American indie bands.As always, you can listen to the full song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5VynlW6Xeo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 03, 2016•10 min
2016 - Episode 26 | Netherlands
In which we discuss our neighbours, the Netherlands. We also talk about bisexuality and coffee brands.As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vytgHD2pqyk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 02, 2016•11 min
2016 - Episode 25 | Norway
In which we discuss a country that we loved last year; Norway. We also talk about water temperatures and early-2000's Belgian dance music.As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2GUS-3T7cU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 02, 2016•12 min
2016 - Episode 24 | Germany (with Ben and Noah)
In which we are joined by Ben and Noah to discuss Germany. We also explain the rules of Eurovision to an uninitiated American and we talk about cultural appropriation and singing competitions.As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-Z7pKopP9s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2016•22 min
2016 - Episode 23 | Bosnia&Herzegovina
In which we discuss another returning country, sending another returning artist, Bosnia & Herzegovina. We also talk about camels, rap breaks and "In the Disco".As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFmLfeMzgrc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 29, 2016•11 min
2016 - Episode 22 | Finland
In which we discuss this year's opening country, Finland. We also talk about leopard print and getting in the Eurovision mood.As always you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_C_6-e9w5w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2016•9 min
2016 - Episode 21 | Spain
In which we discuss another Big 5 country, Spain. We also talk about the Spanish language and the increasing radio-friendliness of Eurovision songs.As always, you can listen along to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0I37W3RN_U Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2016•10 min
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