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Eurovision Song Context

Bradley Dalton-Oates•eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm
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We start with expertise and end up in Eurovision. It’s kind of our thing. Eurovision Song Context is a monthly podcast that looks at the Eurovision Song Contest through an unexpected lens: expert insight. Each episode, a guest from a different field — psychology, fashion, politics, design, linguistics, and more — talk about their work and how it helps us understand 2–3 Eurovision entries in a whole new light. Are these songs genuinely good? So bad they’re good? Or just weirdly unforgettable? Longform episodes come out on the 12th of every month (the "douzeth"). We're where brilliant minds meet bad key changes.
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Episode 72: Accordions in Eurovision with Zydeco Accordionist Dwight Carrier

Dwight Carrier- Black Cat Zydeco: https://blackcatzydecomusic.com/ Dwight Carrier, Hot Pants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIZmnxp_xaE Black Cat Zydeco Live from Turner Hall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vda7EuQcwZQ&list=PLw0XD9SeWaWxq2lqGdGFjt3jZNYAjrv6q Release Me, Clifton Chenier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqHs_jed0ds Clifton Chenier – Black Snake Blues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK1orO1hucg&list=PLOFsCPXqLYfoj6565byTj_1qw1p--iS4F Zydeco Boogaloo • C.J. CHENIER & t...

Aug 12, 2025•44 min

Episode 71: Bonus: Sanremo Fashion with Donato Lospalluto

Watch Waltz into Space! https://space.vienna.info/en-US The hilarious promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zt8OtLS6Ks See Interactive European Space Agency Highlights! https://www.esa.int/About_Us/ESA_Publications/ESA_Highlights Sanremo Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9-QnEVcYR4&list=PL9hQqJZ-ycwVpGU7RWwXNWoFgwyYP8V9M...

Jul 12, 2025•9 min

Episode 66: Staging & Body Language Analysis in Eurovision 2025 with Mark Bowden!

In this episode, Bradley is joined by body language expert and author Mark Bowden (The Behavior Panel) to break down performances from Sweden, Estonia, Georgia, Austria, and the United Kingdom. They also take a closer look at Martin Österdahl’s body language — and his choice of Rolex. Links: Martin gets booed at Eurovision 2024 while delivering his tag line “we’re good to go” (30 seconds): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMd0BAyu8wk Martin Osterdahl's Watch: https://www.shutterstock.com/editoria...

Apr 13, 2025•1 hr 20 min

Episode 62: (Part 2) Inside the Rainbow Gulag with Tony De Luz

DeLuz Art: https://deluzart.com/ Tony DeLuz is represented at Blue Rain Gallery: https://blueraingallery.com/artists Atlas Obscura: The Abandoned Lisa Frank Factory https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lisa-frank-factory Whatever Happened to Lisa Frank https://www.thelist.com/40696/whatever-happened-lisa-frank/ Inside the Rainbow Gulag https://www.jezebel.com/inside-the-rainbow-gulag-the-technicolor-rise-and-fall-1179495705 Glitter and Greed, Amazon Prime, USA https://www.amazon.com/Glitter-Greed...

Feb 12, 2025•48 min

Episode 61: (Part 1) Inside the Rainbow Gulag with Tony De Luz

DeLuz Art: https://deluzart.com/ Tony DeLuz is represented at Blue Rain Gallery: https://blueraingallery.com/artists Atlas Obscura: The Abandoned Lisa Frank Factory https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lisa-frank-factory Whatever Happened to Lisa Frank https://www.thelist.com/40696/whatever-happened-lisa-frank/ Inside the Rainbow Gulag https://www.jezebel.com/inside-the-rainbow-gulag-the-technicolor-rise-and-fall-1179495705 Glitter and Greed, Amazon Prime, USA https://www.amazon.com/Glitter-Greed...

Feb 12, 2025•54 min

Episode 60: (Part 2) Happy Chords, Sad Chords with Ethan Hein

Ethan Hein's Blog; Happy Chords: https://www.ethanhein.com/wp/2017/the-happiest-chord-progression-ever/ Ethan Hein's Blog; Sad Chords: https://www.ethanhein.com/wp/2023/the-saddest-chord-progression-ever-revisited/ From Poland: DER GASN NIGN / THE STREET SONG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swve55Y6LgU Club Recommendation, XCX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJW-VvmRKsE&list=RDEMqB6GN03U2YuNBEN7d9EqVw&start_radio=1 Groove Pizza, the aQWERTYion and other amazing digital products YOU can ...

Jan 12, 2025•50 min

Episode 56: (Part 1) Sad Chords, Happy Chords with Ethan Hein

Ethan Hein's Blog; Happy Chords: https://www.ethanhein.com/wp/2017/the-happiest-chord-progression-ever/ Ethan Hein's Blog; Sad Chords: https://www.ethanhein.com/wp/2023/the-saddest-chord-progression-ever-revisited/ From Poland: DER GASN NIGN / THE STREET SONG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swve55Y6LgU Club Recommendation, XCX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJW-VvmRKsE&list=RDEMqB6GN03U2YuNBEN7d9EqVw&start_radio=1 Groove Pizza, the aQWERTYion and other amazing digital products YOU can ...

Nov 28, 2024•58 min

Episode 52: (Part 2) When Cultures Collide with Michael Gates

When Cultures Collide: Leading Across Cultures 4th Edition https://www.amazon.com/When-Cultures-Collide-Leading-Across-dp-147368482X/dp/147368482X/ref=dp_ob_title_bk Richard Lewis Communications https://www.crossculture.com/ Michael Gates, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgatescrossculture/...

Aug 12, 2024•49 min

Episode 51: (Part 1) When Cultures Collide with Michael Gates

When Cultures Collide: Leading Across Cultures 4th Edition https://www.amazon.com/When-Cultures-Collide-Leading-Across-dp-147368482X/dp/147368482X/ref=dp_ob_title_bk Richard Lewis Communications https://www.crossculture.com/ Michael Gates, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgatescrossculture/...

Aug 12, 2024•51 min

Episode 50: (Part 2) Milli Vanilli with Sheldon Rocha Leal

Sheldon Rocha Leal's article: https://medium.com/@shelrochaleal/moments-that-changed-music-iii-milli-vanilli-0446cb898c90 Blame it on the Fame podcast: https://wondery.com/shows/blame-it-on-the-fame/ Milli Vanilli Doc on Paramount+ https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/RyBU_xBfU0NhkIZRN5y_UMWs1Iu0HDdb/ Milli Vanilli- Girl You Know It's True https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdSmokR0Enk Milli Vanilli - Blame it on the Rain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI5IA8assfk Milli Vanilli Wiki: https:/...

Jul 12, 2024•57 min

Episode 49: (Part 1) Milli Vanilli with Sheldon Rocha Leal

Sheldon Rocha Leal's article: https://medium.com/@shelrochaleal/moments-that-changed-music-iii-milli-vanilli-0446cb898c90 Blame it on the Fame podcast: https://wondery.com/shows/blame-it-on-the-fame/ Milli Vanilli Doc on Paramount+ https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/RyBU_xBfU0NhkIZRN5y_UMWs1Iu0HDdb/ Milli Vanilli- Girl You Know It's True https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdSmokR0Enk Milli Vanilli - Blame it on the Rain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI5IA8assfk Milli Vanilli Wiki: https:/...

Jul 12, 2024•57 min

Episode 48: (Part 2) Cabin Crew Eurovision: ESC at 30,000 Feet (with Dutch flair)

Dutch Eurovision Party: Edsilia Rombley Hemel En Aarde HD Eurovision Song Contest 1998 https://youtu.be/O_TDK5Q4BjA?si=ssPzbKvuT6_IhGWz Maxine & Franklin Brown - De eerste keer HD - Eurovision Song Contest 1996 Netherlands 20-05-06 https://youtu.be/n9ZwWM1Bfas?si=iR3xm5opSUEURuBu Stroopwaffles: https://g.co/kgs/CEezG7i Gouda https://g.co/kgs/5qfem7a Drop https://g.co/kgs/MSANvkL...

Jun 14, 2024•38 min

Episode 47: (Part 1) Cabin Crew Eurovision: ESC at 30,000 Feet (with Dutch flair)

Dutch Eurovision Party: Edsilia Rombley Hemel En Aarde HD Eurovision Song Contest 1998 https://youtu.be/O_TDK5Q4BjA?si=ssPzbKvuT6_IhGWz Maxine & Franklin Brown - De eerste keer HD - Eurovision Song Contest 1996 Netherlands 20-05-06 https://youtu.be/n9ZwWM1Bfas?si=iR3xm5opSUEURuBu Stroopwaffles: https://g.co/kgs/CEezG7i Gouda https://g.co/kgs/5qfem7a Drop https://g.co/kgs/MSANvkL...

Jun 13, 2024•31 min
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