Eurovision Division

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We discuss birds, aliens, murder, birds, murder, the dark and birds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In which we discuss, of course, Lighthouse X, the particular ingredients that make up Australian water and "gun".As always, you can find the full video on the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=716rTFMgZQ4 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In which we discuss Malta (an island created entirely from the mental palace of a twelve-year-old girl who can't stop watching Pocahontas) and various practical tricks to help someone fall asleep.As always, you can find the full music video on the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfoq7udRPwk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In which we discuss a whole range of intellectual subjects, e.g. selfies, coffee, gorillas, and more along those lines.As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest Youtube channel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In which we discuss slime and the lovely weather in Tel Aviv.As always, you can watch the full music video on the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In which we discuss visual metaphors, a sense of realism and the cost of life in this world. We talk about the music video, so that's definitely a recommended watch.As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP0aQAdYNjY See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In which Jeroen gets a cold, we lose a few days from our schedule but still attempt to discuss the hardships of teenage love. Mira also insists on the fact that Isaiah only faces the right in the music video, which he doesn't.As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiXEMYUqa3w See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In which we discuss the inner workings of Eesti Laul, the literary works of William Shakespeare and the geographical position of "the West".As always, you can find the full music video on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vq3GFVeVE8&t=64s See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In which our audio messes up a little bit, and we discuss the nature of politics at Eurovision. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In which we discuss the required age to win a Eurovision Song Contest, architecture and the inherent comedy in the words "danger zone". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.