The EuroWhat? Podcast

The EuroWhat? features Mike McComb, Ben Smith, and guests from around the internet trying to make sense of the Eurovision Song Contest. From December to May, we dissect the entries competing to become Europe's favorite song. During the off season, we dive into Eurovision history and try to make connections with American pop culture. You can find us at http://eurowhat.com

128: Bordspel

Dave Steeves facilitates a play through of the Eurovision Song Contest Board Game. Mike en Ben verstaan de Nederlandse taal niet. 128: Bordspel Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

08-17
37:19

127: New Wave

New Wave has been part of the music competition journey for many Eurovision contestants. We take a look at the contest's history. 127: New Wave Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

08-03
32:35

126: A Song Called Hate

Film buff and Eurofan Evan Stewart joins us to discuss the Hatari documentary A Song Called Hate. 126: A Song Called Hate Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

07-20
38:20

125: The Discourse 2021

Meredith Clark joins us to discuss some of the societal issues that Eurovision struggles to address in the fandom discourse. 125: The Discourse 2021 Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

07-06
28:32

124: It was the Elves

Author Seanan McGuire joins us to explain how the elves helped Eurovision Song Contest: the Story of Fire Saga earn a Hugo nomination. 124: It was the Elves Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

06-22
31:29

123: Live on Tape

Bre Booker joins us to discuss the pre-recorded Live on Tape performances from the 2021 Eurovision Song Celebration YouTube specials. 123: Live on Tape Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

06-08
39:46

122: Revised Head Canon

Ryan's back! We help to provide a revised head canon to fill the gap between 2018 and 2021 and review this year's Eurovision Song Contest. 122: Revised Head Canon Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

05-25
40:24

121: Eurovision 2021 Grand Final Preview

33 songs competed on the Eurovision stage Tuesday and Thursday but only 20 advanced to the 2021 Grand Final. Who will win the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam? 121: Eurovision 2021 Grand Final Preview Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

05-21
22:53

120: Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final Preview

The Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final Spectacular is here! We make our picks for the 20 songs we think will qualify for the Grand Final in Rotterdam. 120: Eurovision 2021 Semi-Final Preview Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

05-17
25:40

119: Critical Condition

Mark Blankenship joins us to discuss the Eurovision auto-qualifiers. Are the Big 5 and the Netherlands in good shape or are they in critical condition? 119: Critical Condition Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

05-11
45:05

118: Over-Egged Pudding

Maura Johnston joins us to discuss the last section of Eurovision 2021 Semi 2. Topics include pudding, track suits, and CVS Bangers. 118: Over-Egged Pudding Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

05-04
40:59

117: Cake or Death

Taber Bain helps us navigate cake body horror, Jenna Maroney energy, and existential despair in the Eurovision experience. 117: Cake or Death Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

04-27
34:30

116: Me in Grease!

Lindsey Weber from Who Weekly joins us to talk about Flo Rida, Greece, Grease, and why Eurovision is the highlight of spring. 116: Me in Grease! Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

04-20
42:04

115: Will It Play in Winnipeg?

Graphic designer Justin Ladia joins us from Winnipeg to help us close out the first semi-final of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. North America has opinions! 115: Will It Play in Winnipeg? Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

04-13
38:21

114: Satan’s Glowup

Ned Raggett joins us to discuss the heaven and hell aspects of Eurovision Semi-Final 1. Who knew that 2021 would be Satan's pop culture year? 114: Satan’s Glowup Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

04-06
45:33

113: Container Ship of Love

A container ship of 39 songs heads to Eurovision! Chris King joins us to discuss Australia, Ireland, Lithuania, North Macedonia, and Russia. 113: Container Ship of Love Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

03-30
43:21

112: A Whole Thing

All Eurovision 2021 songs are in! (Except Belarus... that's a whole thing...). We discuss the latest entries and think about promo season. 112: A Whole Thing Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

03-23
24:30

111: The Homestretch

We're in the homestretch of an unusual Eurovision Selection Season. Melfest is the main event, new songs, scandals... maybe not unusual... 111: The Homestretch Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

03-16
52:29

110: Oops! All Songs!

Oops! Everyone looked at the calendar and realized Eurovision entries are due next week! We give a first listen to 25% of the 2021 field. 110: Oops! All Songs! Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

03-09
54:54

109: Eye of the Hurricane

It's the calm before a hurricane of Eurovision entries washes ashore for 2021. We give Cyprus, Germany, Ireland, and Slovenia a first listen. 109: Eye of the Hurricane Follow The EuroWhat? Podcast on your favorite podcast app and on Twitter @eurowhat

03-02
38:10

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