The EuroWhat? Podcast
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We are a pair of Americans trying to make sense of the #Eurovision Song Contest. | eurowhat.com | @benmsmith.com & @rubegoldberg.me
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Moldova and Malta will hold their national finals this weekend. We’re taking a look at the history of these two countries at Eurovision and preview their selections: www.eurowhat.com/287
Moldova and Malta will hold their national finals this weekend. We’re taking a look at the history of these two countries at Eurovision and preview their selections: www.eurowhat.com/287
Ooo, KEiiNo will be in NYC in May... www.instagram.com/p/DTnpv67jeUd/
KEiiNO on Instagram: "OMG, it’s real.. 🥹 We’re going on tour again! Our concerts will be a place where love is love, music is music, and we’re gonna party like it’s 2019..🤩 This will be the last tour ...
974 likes, 128 comments - keiino on January 17, 2026: "OMG, it’s real.. 🥹 We’re going on tour again! Our concerts will be a place where love is love, music is music, and we’re gonna party like it’s 20...
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January 17, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Ooo, KEiiNo will be in NYC in May... www.instagram.com/p/DTnpv67jeUd/
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Dictators have had closer calls. 🤣
January 17, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Dictators have had closer calls. 🤣
lol at that televote result #SelecțiaNațională
January 17, 2026 at 8:54 PM
lol at that televote result #SelecțiaNațională
I'd complain about converting scores to 12-10-8, but I have a strong feeling that won't matter #SelecțiaNațională
January 17, 2026 at 8:48 PM
I'd complain about converting scores to 12-10-8, but I have a strong feeling that won't matter #SelecțiaNațională
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Kind of MESC to continue waiting for #SelecțiaNaționalăto to wrap it up 😆
January 17, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Kind of MESC to continue waiting for #SelecțiaNaționalăto to wrap it up 😆
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🇲🇹 Malta Eurovision Song Contest 🇲🇹
12 acts advanced from Thursday's #MESC Semi-Final—will this be the year that Matt Blxck or Aidan wins, or will another act emerge to take the trophy?
The show starts at 8:45pm CET | 2:45pm ET | 11:45am PT and you can watch on TVM: https://tvmi.mt/live/2
12 acts advanced from Thursday's #MESC Semi-Final—will this be the year that Matt Blxck or Aidan wins, or will another act emerge to take the trophy?
The show starts at 8:45pm CET | 2:45pm ET | 11:45am PT and you can watch on TVM: https://tvmi.mt/live/2
January 17, 2026 at 4:15 PM
🇲🇹 Malta Eurovision Song Contest 🇲🇹
12 acts advanced from Thursday's #MESC Semi-Final—will this be the year that Matt Blxck or Aidan wins, or will another act emerge to take the trophy?
The show starts at 8:45pm CET | 2:45pm ET | 11:45am PT and you can watch on TVM: https://tvmi.mt/live/2
12 acts advanced from Thursday's #MESC Semi-Final—will this be the year that Matt Blxck or Aidan wins, or will another act emerge to take the trophy?
The show starts at 8:45pm CET | 2:45pm ET | 11:45am PT and you can watch on TVM: https://tvmi.mt/live/2
Dance & Cry should work but this isn't coming together #SelecțiaNațională
January 17, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Dance & Cry should work but this isn't coming together #SelecțiaNațională
Choices were made. #SelecțiaNațională
January 17, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Choices were made. #SelecțiaNațională
I'll be interested to see if weird hand wagging is the big choreography trend this season #SelecțiaNațională
January 17, 2026 at 7:05 PM
I'll be interested to see if weird hand wagging is the big choreography trend this season #SelecțiaNațională
I also sang "Mata Hari" when I was on a jury and the judge held me in contempt and declared a mistrial 🙁#SelecțiaNațională
January 17, 2026 at 6:52 PM
I also sang "Mata Hari" when I was on a jury and the judge held me in contempt and declared a mistrial 🙁#SelecțiaNațională
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - To What End?!
YouTube video by Alex Silverman
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January 17, 2026 at 6:36 PM
This is working better live than the studio track suggested, but the mirthlessness really doesn't go with the concept of a pink margarita #SelecțiaNațională
January 17, 2026 at 6:16 PM
This is working better live than the studio track suggested, but the mirthlessness really doesn't go with the concept of a pink margarita #SelecțiaNațională
I'll just assume this is what the next season of Industry is about #SelecțiaNațională
January 17, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I'll just assume this is what the next season of Industry is about #SelecțiaNațională
:::putting pins on a cork board to connect DoReDos, KEiiNO, KAJ::: #SelecțiaNațională
January 17, 2026 at 5:17 PM
:::putting pins on a cork board to connect DoReDos, KEiiNO, KAJ::: #SelecțiaNațională
Moldova's chief industries:
* Food processing
* Machinery
* Hosiery
* Sunstroke projects
#SelecțiaNațională
* Food processing
* Machinery
* Hosiery
* Sunstroke projects
#SelecțiaNațională
January 17, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Moldova's chief industries:
* Food processing
* Machinery
* Hosiery
* Sunstroke projects
#SelecțiaNațională
* Food processing
* Machinery
* Hosiery
* Sunstroke projects
#SelecțiaNațională
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🇲🇩 Selecția Națională 🇲🇩
16 acts will be competing in today's show, with guest performances from Moldova's #Eurovision alumni from the last 20 years.
#SelecțiaNațională starts at 6pm CET | 12pm ET | 9am PT and you can watch on TRM's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/watc...
16 acts will be competing in today's show, with guest performances from Moldova's #Eurovision alumni from the last 20 years.
#SelecțiaNațională starts at 6pm CET | 12pm ET | 9am PT and you can watch on TRM's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/watc...
January 17, 2026 at 4:15 PM
🇲🇩 Selecția Națională 🇲🇩
16 acts will be competing in today's show, with guest performances from Moldova's #Eurovision alumni from the last 20 years.
#SelecțiaNațională starts at 6pm CET | 12pm ET | 9am PT and you can watch on TRM's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/watc...
16 acts will be competing in today's show, with guest performances from Moldova's #Eurovision alumni from the last 20 years.
#SelecțiaNațională starts at 6pm CET | 12pm ET | 9am PT and you can watch on TRM's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/watc...
National Final Season begins in earnest today with Moldova's #SelecțiaNațională and Malta's #MESC! 🧵
We previewed both shows in our most recent episode:
We previewed both shows in our most recent episode:
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews Episode 287: Folklore & Rock & Roll
Moldova has returned to Eurovision after a one-year break and has selected 16 songs to compete for a trip to Vienna in May. Malta has also streamlined their process a bit and will select their entrant from among 18 hopefuls. We’ll take a look at the history of these two countries and preview the selections that will be taking place on Saturday, January 17.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:15 PM
National Final Season begins in earnest today with Moldova's #SelecțiaNațională and Malta's #MESC! 🧵
We previewed both shows in our most recent episode:
We previewed both shows in our most recent episode:
ICYMI: Moldova and Malta will hold their national finals this weekend. We’re taking a look at the history of these two countries at Eurovision and preview their selections: www.eurowhat.com/287
January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
ICYMI: Moldova and Malta will hold their national finals this weekend. We’re taking a look at the history of these two countries at Eurovision and preview their selections: www.eurowhat.com/287
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🇲🇩 NEW EPISODE 🇲🇹
Moldova and Malta will hold their national finals this weekend. We’re taking a look at the history of these two countries at Eurovision and preview their selections: www.eurowhat.com/287
Moldova and Malta will hold their national finals this weekend. We’re taking a look at the history of these two countries at Eurovision and preview their selections: www.eurowhat.com/287
January 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
🇲🇩 NEW EPISODE 🇲🇹
Moldova and Malta will hold their national finals this weekend. We’re taking a look at the history of these two countries at Eurovision and preview their selections: www.eurowhat.com/287
Moldova and Malta will hold their national finals this weekend. We’re taking a look at the history of these two countries at Eurovision and preview their selections: www.eurowhat.com/287
🇲🇩 NEW EPISODE 🇲🇹
Moldova and Malta will hold their national finals this weekend. We’re taking a look at the history of these two countries at Eurovision and preview their selections: www.eurowhat.com/287
Moldova and Malta will hold their national finals this weekend. We’re taking a look at the history of these two countries at Eurovision and preview their selections: www.eurowhat.com/287
January 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
🇲🇩 NEW EPISODE 🇲🇹
Moldova and Malta will hold their national finals this weekend. We’re taking a look at the history of these two countries at Eurovision and preview their selections: www.eurowhat.com/287
Moldova and Malta will hold their national finals this weekend. We’re taking a look at the history of these two countries at Eurovision and preview their selections: www.eurowhat.com/287
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44 years ago Look-In asked pop stars what they thought of The ABBA Groop
January 5, 2026 at 8:59 PM
44 years ago Look-In asked pop stars what they thought of The ABBA Groop
ICYMI: How do fans cope when the object of their fandom becomes problematic? Dr. Zoë Jay from the University of Helsinki returns to share insights from her research within the #Eurovision community
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews Episode 286: Discomfort
How do fans cope when the object of their fandom becomes problematic? Dr. Zoë Jay returns to the show to share insights from her research within the Eurovision community about this topic through the Eurovisionaries project. We also discuss ideas for fans who may be approaching 2026 with the mindset of new year, new me, new special interest.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
ICYMI: How do fans cope when the object of their fandom becomes problematic? Dr. Zoë Jay from the University of Helsinki returns to share insights from her research within the #Eurovision community