Mysteries of the EuroVerse

About Mysteries of the EuroVerse

Welcome to Mysteries of the EuroVerse, the podcast that delves deep into the intriguing world of the Eurovision Song Contest-- the world’s most watched non-sporting event. Eurovision has been running for nearly 70 years, and is watched by hundreds of millions of people. (It’s bigger than the Super Bowl)! Join us as we explore the history, the controversies, and all the campy fun of the biggest music competition in the world. Covering topics from the queer history of the contest to the political fights that have played out on the Eurovision stage, Mysteries of the EuroVerse features interviews with Eurovision acts, as well as guests from American pop culture. So come along with us on this journey of musical discovery!

Publisher

euroversepodcast

Category

music · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

5 Dec 2023

Latest episode

14 May 2025

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 May 2025

   S2 EP10: Live From Basel (Class of 2025 Part II)

   Zoë Më, Voyage, Switzerland (11:47), Go-Jo, Milkshake Man, Australia (26:53), Ziferblat, Bird of Pray, Ukraine (35:21), Aurin Squire, The Good Fight, (49:59) On this episode, we're reporting on Eurovision 2025 from Basel! First we give you updates on this year's contest directly from the press center, covering the changes to the semi-final broadcasts and Eurovision's controversial flag rule. Then we interview three artists from this year's Eurovision -  Switzerland's Zoe Me (Voyage), Australia's Go-Jo (Milkshake Man) and Ukraine's Ziferblat (Bird of Pray). Finally, we sit down with television and Broadway writer Aurin Squire for a game about songwriting at Eurovision 2025 that we're calling "It Takes Two to Tango, but Many More to EuroDance" "It Takes Two to Tango, but Many More to EuroDance" Marko Bosnjak, Poison Cake (Croatia) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOodVfY8hCs Mamagama, Run With You (Azerbaijan) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upbiPJ9uA70 Mariam Shengelia, Freedom (Georgia) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3wu0dUNd4c Louane, Maman (France) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj2DTSLcNnI Gabry Ponte, Tutta L'italia (San Marino) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vkDhFhgNX0 Remember Monday, What The Hell Just Happened (UK) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hu6R3ZnOdY

2. 

   7 May 2025

   S2 EP9: Global-vision?: Eurovision's Continuing Expansion

   Rambo Amadeus (Montenegro, 2012) - 23:05, Nico Carney (Vulture, Comedian You Should Know) - 42:30 On this episode, we talk about how Eurovision can achieve its goal of expansion. First, we use the occasion of Montenegro returning to the contest to explore the ways that Eurovision can make it easier for even more countries to join. Then we talk to iconic Montenegrin artist, Rambo Amadeus, whose Euro Nero explores the complications of integrating into the larger European project. We talk to him about whether participating in European institutions makes sense for Montenegro - and explore why Europe is facing rising tides of nationalism and isolation. Finally, we sit down with comedian Nico Carney to explore the difference between Yugoslavian entrants into Eurovision and the Montenegrin entrants that followed. It's a game we're calling "The Full Montenegro." SONGS FROM THE FULL MONTENEGRO: 1. Tajči, Hajde da ludujemo (Yugoslavia, 1990) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksPXBLCwaL4 2. Rambo Amadeus, Euro Neuro (Montenegro, 2012) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHnqF5PLP2w 3. Sergej Cetkovic, Moj Svijet (Montenegro, 2014) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FJtzRSKHKg 4. Knez, Adio (Montenegro 2015) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4giAO-2aICo 5. Riva, Rock Me (Yugoslavia, 1989) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1glDWFMK_0 6. Who See, Igranka (Montenegro 2013) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR9rtB2ilZU 7. Novi Fosili, Ja sam za ples (Yugoslavia, 1987) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvOPsKnKNIQ

3. 

   30 Apr 2025

   S2 EP8: And Then They Wrote A Song (Songwriting Part II)

   Wouter Hardy (Arcade)- 3:36, NYLAN (The Code, Shhhh) - 23:46, Benji Alasu (The Code, Survivor) - 41:43 This week, we're talking to the songwriters behind two Eurovision winning hits. First we sit down with Wouter Hardy, who co-wrote Duncan Laurence's Arcade - the first Eurovision song in nearly a quarter century to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Then we turn to two writers, NYLAN and Benji Alasu who, along with Linda Dale and Nemo themselves, wrote last year's Eurovision winner, Nemo's The Code. These writers give us a window into their unique processes and help us further explore the diversity of ways in which Eurovision songs get written - and how that diversity in process affects the song you end up with in the end. Featured Songs: Duncan Laurence, Arcade - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eztx7Wr8PtE Duncan Laurence, Stars - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Zv_xZiaok Gjons Tears, Tout L’Univers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpM6o6UiBIw Nemo, The Code - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiGDvM14Kwg Theo Evans, Shh - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbfQqWyqgJw Elsie Bay, 100 Years - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UbFfO_Uy80 Parg, Survivor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfH5o3XtI2c Milune, Torn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwBN-17HXGE Remo Forrer, Not Okay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXZM-DH5Zb4

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5.0 / 5

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