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Eurovision Song Context

Bradley Dalton-Oates

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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  • 89 episodes
  • Updated July 12

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  • Dec 12, 2023 · 39 min

    Episode 29: (Part 2) Secret Santas

    We’re having a holiday party this episode- celebrating the artists we know will be participating at Eurovision 2024.I’m joined by Mike from the EuroWhat Podcast, Zoe from the Eurovisionaries project, Margherita who listeners will remember from last November’s Barbie episode, and Sinziana from last December’s Angels episode. We’ll talk about the artists that we know will be participating in ESC 2024: Belgium’s Mustii, Cyprus’ Silia Kapsis, France’s Slimane, Greece’s Marina Satti. We’ll also have

  • Dec 12, 2023 · 42 min

    Episode 28: (Part 1) Secret Santas

    We’re having a holiday party this episode- celebrating the artists we know will be participating at Eurovision 2024.I’m joined by Mike from the EuroWhat Podcast, Zoe from the Eurovisionaries project, Margherita who listeners will remember from last November’s Barbie episode, and Sinziana from last December’s Angels episode. We’ll talk about the artists that we know will be participating in ESC 2024: Belgium’s Mustii, Cyprus’ Silia Kapsis, France’s Slimane, Greece’s Marina Satti. We’ll also have

  • Nov 12, 2023 · 46 min

    Episode 27: (Part 2) Fan Diplomacy in Eurovision

    I'm Bradley, and I'm joined today by Dr Zoë Jay. She’s a an academic and founder of the Eurovisionaries project. We’ll talk about what it means to be a Eurovision fan diplomat, history, perceptions and ESC crushes/hormones. We'll also chat about some iconic submissions from 2012, and 2016, including Litesound, Dami Im and Francesca Michelin.

  • Nov 12, 2023 · 48 min

    Episode 26: (Part 1) Fan Diplomacy in Eurovision

    I'm Bradley, and I'm joined today by Dr Zoë Jay. She’s a an academic and founder of the Eurovisionaries project. We’ll talk about what it means to be a Eurovision fan diplomat, history, perceptions and ESC crushes/hormones. We'll also chat about some iconic submissions from 2012, and 2016, including Litesound, Dami Im and Francesca Michelin.

  • Oct 13, 2023 · 43 min

    Episode 25: (Part 2) A Very Country Eurovision

    The Eurovision Country Songs Fans Have Requested Are: STEFAN - Hope - Estonia 🇪🇪 - National Final Performance - Eurovision 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii4Z5SCzBhM Systur - Með Hækkandi Sól - Iceland 🇮🇸 - Live On Tape - Eurovision 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ-UZRfMHXU The Common Linnets - Calm After The Storm (The Netherlands) LIVE Eurovision Song Contest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWe8PRsW4T0 Texas Lightning - No, No, Never (Germany) 2006 Final https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKvPzL1NSSI&feature=youtu.be Joan Franka - You And Me - Live - 2012 Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCc0Iiu3DiU&feature=youtu.be Bonus song: is this country? Folk?... Zdob și Zdub & Advahov Brothers - Trenulețul (The Train) official video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGNT5Uh-WKw Brooklands Country Radio: https://www.brooklandsradio.co.uk/brooklandscountry.html More on Waylon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO0_pnNQuFs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdKqsStRS0w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGvj9wBT0_4

  • Oct 13, 2023 · 46 min

    Episode 24: (Part 1) A Very Country Eurovision

    The Eurovision Country Songs Fans Have Requested Are: STEFAN - Hope - Estonia 🇪🇪 - National Final Performance - Eurovision 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii4Z5SCzBhM Systur - Með Hækkandi Sól - Iceland 🇮🇸 - Live On Tape - Eurovision 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ-UZRfMHXU The Common Linnets - Calm After The Storm (The Netherlands) LIVE Eurovision Song Contest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWe8PRsW4T0 Texas Lightning - No, No, Never (Germany) 2006 Final https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKvPzL1NSSI&feature=youtu.be Joan Franka - You And Me - Live - 2012 Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCc0Iiu3DiU&feature=youtu.be Bonus song: is this country? Folk?... Zdob și Zdub & Advahov Brothers - Trenulețul (The Train) official video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGNT5Uh-WKw Brooklands Country Radio: https://www.brooklandsradio.co.uk/brooklandscountry.html More on Waylon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO0_pnNQuFs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdKqsStRS0w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGvj9wBT0_4

  • Sep 12, 2023 · 58 min

    Episode 22: (Part 2) Master-pieces

    This episode's guest is Elka Krajewska. She’s an artist, poet, and activist. I'll talk to her about her current life in Warsaw, and her previous live in New York-- where she notably ran the Salvage Art Institute. The Institute famously deals with what remains of fine art that has been seriously damaged, which in insurance circles is called salvage. We’ll talk about the Rodin and Calder sculptures semi-destroyed in the attacks on 9/11, and the fragments of a very famous balloon dog sculpture. El

  • Sep 12, 2023 · 50 min

    Episode 21: (Part 1) Master-pieces

    This episode's guest is Elka Krajewska. She’s an artist, poet, and activist. I’ll talk to her about her current life in Warsaw, and her previous live in New York-- where she notably ran the Salvage Art Institute. The Institute famously deals with what remains of fine art that had been seriously damaged, which in insurance circles is called salvage. We’ll talk about the Rodin and Calder sculptures semi-destroyed in the attacks on 9/11, and the fragments of a very famous balloon dog sculpture. El

  • Aug 12, 2023 · 46 min

    Episode 20: (Part 2) Iceland!

    I'm joined today by Ragga Eiríksdóttir. She’s an expert on and designer of an object that typifies Iceland the world over: the lopapeysa jumper. We’ll talk about Eurovision, knitting, sheep, meditative states, the Icelandic costumes in Fire Saga, whether the Busker should feel better in their sweaters, bangers, and Iceland in Eurovision. We’ll also chat about some iconic submissions from 2012, 2016, and 2020, including Loreen, Jamala and Dadi Freyr. I always encourage you to go to the showpage a

  • Aug 12, 2023 · 47 min

    Episode 19: (Part 1) Iceland!

    I'm joined today by Ragga Eiríksdóttir. She’s an expert on and designer of an object that typifies Iceland the world over: the lopapeysa jumper. We’ll talk about Eurovision, knitting, sheep, meditative states, the Icelandic costumes in Fire Saga, whether the Busker should feel better in their sweaters, bangers, and Iceland in Eurovision. We’ll also chat about some iconic submissions from 2012, 2016, and 2020, including Loreen, Jamala and Dadi Freyr. I always encourage you to go to the showpage a

  • Jul 12, 2023 · 42 min

    Episode 18: (Part 2) Discotequing At Home: Eurovision & The Pandemic

    Mike and Ben from The EuroWhat podcast talk about their adventures at PopCon 2023! They've just given a presentation called "Let’s Discoteque Right At My Home Eurovision, the Pandemic, and Learning to “Open Up” Again". We also talk Finland/Sweden, what attracts fans to ESC, and the perils of Cliff Richard.

  • Jul 12, 2023 · 48 min

    Episode 17: (Part 1) Discotequing At Home: Eurovision & The Pandemic

    Mike and Ben from The EuroWhat podcast talk about their adventures at PopCon 2023! They've just given a presentation called "Let’s Discoteque Right At My Home Eurovision, the Pandemic, and Learning to “Open Up” Again". We also talk Finland/Sweden, what attracts fans to ESC, and the perils of Cliff Richard.

  • Jun 12, 2023 · 42 min

    Episode 16: Angelina Ballerina

    Remember the girl in the sunflower jacket who opened Eurovision 2023? Her name is Angelina, and her intro in the first three minutes of Eurovision Semifinal 1 with a little boy named Josh probably had you in tears. In this episode I talk to her about opening ESC, representing Ukraine, Verka, and how glorious Sam Ryder's hair is.

  • Apr 12, 2023 · 47 min

    Episode 13: Ice Dance, Riverdance, & Cha Cha Cha

    An interview with ice dancers and Olympic hopefuls Eva Pate and Logan Bye. They’ve recently done a routine based on Riverdance. We’ll talk about what ice dance and Eurovision have in common, creating characters, costumes, Johnny Weir!... and then chat about some iconic submissions from THIS year, including Käärijä, Luke Black, Blanca Paloma and MimiCat . Go to the showpage at eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm to see Logan and Eva’s Riverdance routine, their Hunger Games Routine, AND their Britne

  • Mar 12, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min

    Episode 12: Athens to Amsterdam to Liverpool 2023!

    Eurovision superfans Mees, Anthony and I discuss The Netherlands and Greece in ESC historically, PLUS LIVERPOOL 2023! The ticketing! The plans! Their 6 favorite entries so far!

  • Feb 12, 2023 · 49 min

    Episode 11: (Part 2) Exploring Your Musical Profile [with Prince's Audio Engineer Susan Rogers!]

    Do you prefer lyrics or melody? Intricate harmonies or driving rhythm? The digital tones of synthesizers or the “real” sounds of acoustic instruments? Drawing from her successful career as a music producer (engineering hits like Prince’s “Purple Rain” and Barenaked Ladies' "One Week"), professor of cognitive neuroscience Susan Rogers reveals why your favorite songs move you. Susan and I will also discuss some Eurovision "controversies", including Amar Pelos Dois, Toy, Fuego, Shum, Stefania, Out

  • Feb 12, 2023 · 48 min

    Episode 10: (Part 1) Exploring Your Musical Profile [with Prince's Audio Engineer Susan Rogers!]

    Do you prefer lyrics or melody? Intricate harmonies or driving rhythm? The digital tones of synthesizers or the “real” sounds of acoustic instruments? Drawing from her successful career as a music producer (engineering hits like Prince’s “Purple Rain” and Barenaked Ladies' "One Week"), professor of cognitive neuroscience Susan Rogers reveals why your favorite songs move you. Susan and I will also discuss some Eurovision "controversies", including Amar Pelos Dois, Toy, Fuego, Shum, Stefania, Out