Eurovision Division

It's a chaotic episode today, as Jeroen has a drink called 'El Diablo' and Mira has an allergic reaction to avocado. We talk about theatre etiquette, ethics in game journalism and Mira's incredible track record of her favourite songs not making it to the final.With "We've Had These For So Long, And Now I Don't Know What to Do With Them" as our theme, we talk about Bulgaria's "Intention", Albania's "Sekret" and Georgia's "Lock Me In". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mira causes Jeroen to ruin the audio with raucous laughter. Jeroen struggles to remember if he even has an opinion on the film "Moulin Rouge", and honestly, we run out of things to say.With "We Are Who We Are and Who We Are is Who We Wanna Be" as our theme, we talk about Malta's "I Am What I Am", Israel's "I.M" and Denmark's "The Show". Finally, we listen to a break-up song from Belgium - "Miss You". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We talk about the appropriate times to wear a hat and have a nice time.With "There's A Guitar, And They Play It Too" as our theme, we talk about Germany's "Rockstars", Iceland's "Med haekkandi sol", Estonia's "Hope", Croatia's "Guilty Pleasure", and finally, Armenia's "Snap". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Once again, we defend bimbo rights and talk at length about the 2004 television show Lost.With "A Healthy Head of Hair" as our theme, we discuss Spain's "SloMo", Serbia's "In corpore sano", and the United Kingdom's "Space Man". Finally, we roll the dice and let someone walk us through their messy break-up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On another exciting episode of the podcast, we take off our shirts, put feathers in our hair, and talk about our favorite AMVs, before getting a bit too serious for our own sakes. With "Men Sing About Women" as our theme, we talk about San Marino's "Stripper", Finland's "Jezebel" and finally, Ukraine's "Stefania". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back for another year of Eurovision. After we face a difficult issue for our first song - we have nothing to compare it to - we decide to compare every other song to it instead, going forward. With "It Takes Two" as our theme, we talk about Italy's "Brividi", Norway's "Give That Wolf A Banana" and Austria's "Halo". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In which we talk about all 39 songs in this year's Eurovision Song Contest before this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Recommendations: • We've collected (most of) the songs we brought up on the podcast on this playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/50jfkKLq1j3Fa6CPlzJAif?si=ce8955bdfe2f419a See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we talk about plagiarism, nationalism, colonialism and various other isms. Mira makes fun of someone for crying, and then immediately starts crying herself.With "Follow the Tour Guide" as our final theme, we discuss Poland's "The Ride", North Macedonia's "Here I Stand", and finally, the Netherlands' host entry "Birth of a New Age".Recommendations/References:- “Man Made Object” by Lemon Demon > https://open.spotify.com/track/1151Q8Aev8vtz6UfuaBhAy?si=3d3cff7eca5e4064- “Behind the Mask” by Greg Phillinganes > https://open.spotify.com/track/4o8XzmImSecpzR8bYpv9EQ?si=ffc6bd58c5844c74- “Ik zou je het liefste in een doosje willen doen” uit Pension Hommeles (1959) > https://youtu.be/iKcbkv51baU- “F.U.B.U” by Solange > https://open.spotify.com/track/2aR6SYRJxy2QsBxA459ATF?si=a6cede35b21448c1- “The Eurovision Microaggression Contest”, article by Oliver Lewis on ESCXTRA > https://escxtra.com/2021/03/09/the-eurovision-microaggression-contest/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we talk about easy recipes to make, the Neverending Story, and each other. Throughout the episode, Jeroen destroys every single segue that he sets up for himself.With “Long Term Lovers” as our theme, we discuss Georgia’s “You”, Spain's "Voy a quedarme", Estonia's "The Lucky One" and Iceland's "10 Years".Recommendations/References:• “Sea of Love” by Cat Power > https://open.spotify.com/track/33kKcOJoyNduHwXhEnga8X?si=f9df0c80782e41fa• “True Love Will Find You In The End” by Daniel Johnston > https://open.spotify.com/track/2O80Iudb4tigOCW0gWfOzn?si=f8251237f9fb4288• “Everyday is a Miracle” by David Byrne > https://open.spotify.com/track/3wJntnNv3MvBmXsLj7lWFA?si=6d83fef0e15349b8• “Liefde is een Kaartspel” (Belgium 1996) by Lisa Del Bo > https://youtu.be/k8kBftYXzJA See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CW: self-harm/suicide (intermittently between 31:45-46:00)In this episode, we talk about staging ideas, we swivel rapidly, and Mira lusts after a contestant. Uncontrollably.With “Throwback Thursday” as our theme, we discuss Greece’s “Last Dance”, Finland’s “Dark Side” and Denmark’s “Øve os på hinanden”.Recommendations & references:* “This Is Telex” by Telex > https://open.spotify.com/album/1Y3hXzx16dVRmMhz8lTwME* “Left Outside Alone (Anastacia Cover)” by Blind Channel > https://youtu.be/o44fSc2f2Ms* “Last Resort” by Papa Roach > https://youtu.be/20jvV-BPNSk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we celebrate women, history, and a birthday.With “It’s like… woman, you know, like… Woman!” as our theme, we discuss Australia’s “Technicolour”, Azerbaijan’s “Mata Hari” and Russia’s “Russian Woman”.Recommendations/References:• “Class of 2013” by Mitski > https://youtu.be/4y0O7gAQEFU• “Drunk Walk Home” by Mitski > https://youtu.be/5F_k5uBnYGo• Billy on the Street: Lightning Round > https://youtu.be/bzDlS6JPUtE• “Agora” (2009), starring Rachel Weisz as Hypatia• “How Sad, How Lonely” by Connie Converse > https://open.spotify.com/album/7c0VXTY2sA5f1yMaPxQqRE- “Crucified” by Army of Lovers > https://youtu.be/di18hTFTwIw See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we hold a candlelight vigil for Jim Steinman, talk about the politics of our neighborhood dog park, and, at long last: with the help of our personal trauma, we figure out a way to solve music.With “(blank) is (blank)” as our theme, we discuss Latvia’s “The Moon is Rising”, Portugal’s “Love Is On My Side” and Bulgaria’s “Growing Up Is Getting Old”.Recommended viewing:- “You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth” by Meat Loaf > https://youtu.be/_wO8toxinoc See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we make uninformed statements about engaging in dance crazes, the origins of the phrase “Girl Power” and reality television dating programs.With “Stir Crazy” as our theme, we discuss Lithuania’s “Discoteque”, Serbia’s “Loco Loco”, Israel’s “Set Me Free” and the Czech Republic’s “Omaga”.Recommended viewing:- “The Sound of C” by The Confettis (Belgian New Beat) > https://youtu.be/XkiKx81sf_c- This incredible video of Hurricane laughing > https://twitter.com/ESCvid/status/134131497890161869 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Mira finds an irreconcilable grievance that may stay with her for the rest of her life. After that, we get nostalgic.With “In Case You Haven’t Noticed, I’m Weird. I’m A Weirdo. I Don’t Fit In. And I Don’t Want To Fit In. Have You Ever Seen Me Without This Stupid Song? That’s Weird.” as our theme, we discuss Germany’s “I Don't Feel Hate”, France’s “Voilà” and Italy’s “Zitti e buoni”. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Mira attempts to flip the script but arrives woefully under-prepared.With “I Drive A Lovely Road” as our theme, we discuss The United Kingdom’s “Embers”, Ukraine’s “Shum” and Switzerland’s “Tout l'Univers”.Recommended viewing:• “As Your Father I Expressly Forbid It” by Lemon Demon > https://youtu.be/gea06zmMFHc See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Mira attempts to mind her language. We overcome some old prejudices and look at three performers who may or may not outclass their songs.With “A Show for All Ages” as our theme, we discuss Malta’s “Je me casse”, Sweden’s “Voices” and Belgium’s “The Wrong Place”.Recommended viewing:• “Tommy and the Whale” by Dorléac (Geike Arnaert & Spinvis/Eric de Jong) > https://youtu.be/KkAV0rIAQss• “Zoutelande” by Geike Arnaert & BLØF > https://youtu.be/N0OLEgc-Glk• “Soldiers of Love” by Liliane St-Pierre (Belgium 1987) > https://youtu.be/TLcHl15qNGw• “Was” by Spinvis (cover of France Gall’s “Poupée de Cire, Poupée de Son”) > https://youtu.be/PYzoett4YkMFollow us on twitter @eurodivision See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s episode, we join three more artists on the lonely road towards Eurovision. After talking about animated movies, ballet classes and social media, we introduce a new segment: deciding which D&D class each performer should play.With “I Walk A Lonely Road” as our theme, we discuss Ireland’s “Maps”, Albania’s “Karma” and Croatia’s “Tick Tock” Recommended viewing:• Liz Callaway talks about meeting Meg Ryan > https://youtu.be/fT7dGJ26PpEFollow us on twitter @eurodivision See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're not afraid to get a little religious on this show. Demons and angels alike rear their heads as we explore the duality of man.With "Demons and Angels All In One Have Arrived" as our theme, we discuss Slovenia's "Amen", Austria's "Amen", Norway's "Fallen Angel" and Cyprus' "El Diablo."Recommended viewing:• "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" by Lil Nas X > https://youtu.be/6swmTBVI83k• "We Magnify Your Name" as performed by Lecresia Campbell > https://youtu.be/ZezH8D0lHFI• "I Would Do Anything for Love" by Meat Loaf > https://youtu.be/9X_ViIPA-GcFollow us on twitter @eurodivision. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new year has dawned! Join us as Jeroen and Mira introduce themselves anew and get ready for 2021.Jeroen lists the 'themes' that will make up this year's episodes, and Mira proceeds to make her first choice.With "Hypoglycemia" as our first theme, we discuss Romania's "Amnesia", Moldova's "Sugar" and San Marino's "Adrenalina"Recommended reading:• "Everyone Is Beautiful, and No One Is Horny" by RS Benedict > https://bloodknife.com/everyone-beautiful-no-one-horny/Follow us on twitter @eurodivision. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before diving into this year's hopefuls, we have some matters that need to be resolved.Follow us on twitter @eurodivision. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.