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Ep 17: Eurovision 2024 - Big Themes, Hot Trends, Hot Takes

Ep 17: Eurovision 2024 - Big Themes, Hot Trends, Hot Takes

FromMysteries of the EuroVerse


Ep 17: Eurovision 2024 - Big Themes, Hot Trends, Hot Takes

FromMysteries of the EuroVerse

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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Mar 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Windows95man (23:14), Flamy Grant (35:34)
 
This week we're looking at Eurovision 2024 through the lens of the big themes we've talked about in our first season. We talk about Eurovision's relationship to America and contemporary pop, we examine the contest's move away from English language dominance, we dive into the updates on juries and voting, and, finally, we cover this year's biggest controversies.
 
Then we talk to our first Eurovision 2024 contestant, Finland's Windows95man-- a performance artist who shot to viral fame when a photo of him dressed as the character he created was retweeted by John Cena.
 
Finally, we sit down with Flamy Grant, a Christian drag queen who shot to #1 on the iTunes Christian Charts after being attacked on twitter by a right wing pastor. Flamy tries to figure out which controversial numbers succeeded at Eurovision in a game we're calling "Topping The Right with Flamy Grant"
 
Windows95man, No Rules, Finland 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf1NS1vEhSg
 
Flamy Grant, Good Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiXscOjacIM
 
 
TOPPING THE RIGHT WITH FLAMY GRANT
 
Joan Manuel Serrat, La La La, 1968: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se24_GEA8vc
 
Gigliola Cincetti, Si, Italy 1974: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7HnHFAJg7I
 
Concita Wurst, Rise Like a Phoenix, Austria 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaolVEJEjV4
 
Elena Tsagrinou, El Diablo, Cyprus 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk4amZlPa4g
 
Hadise, Dum Tek Tek, Turkey 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nx6iVCaix0
 
Mahmood, Soldi, Italy 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=tEwvUu1dBTs
 
 
 
 
 
Released:
Mar 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (26)

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!