Eurovision Division

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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