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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 6d

It’s the start of spooky season, so we’ve got a downright TERRIFYING episode this week all about… the Death Slot! Performing second in the Grand Final means you’re guaranteed not to win, but is it really that bad? Well… it depends. We take a listen and find out!

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Episode 88: Death Slot Deep Dive | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists take a look at the curse of the second position (or lack thereof), a.k.a. the Death Slot.

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MaxFunHQ @maximumfun.org · 6d

If you are sitting up late (Pacific Time) wishing you could vote for Eurovangelists in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards, have we got a video for you

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 12d

It’s true! A guide to voting for us:

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 9d

Absolutely guaranteed with that playlist! Plus, you've made Dimitry proud this day with your ethnobop appreciation.

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 12d

It comes up!

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 12d

It’s true! A guide to voting for us:

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 12d

We did speak to Secretly Incredibly Fascinating about the euro last year!

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Secretly Incredibly Fascinating: Euros | Maximum Fun

Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guests Jeremy Bent and Dimitry Pompée explore why the euro currency is secretly incredibly fascinating.

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 13d

We’ve got a really fascinating look at Eurovision songwriting camps this week with Norway’s own Mathilde SPZ! You might know her great song Woman Show from 2024’s MGP, but get ready to learn a whole lot more about her and making music for Eurovision on this week’s ep!

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Episode 87: Eurovision Songwriting Camps | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists are joined by artist Mathilde SPZ to learn about ESC songwriting camps.

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 16d

The dream

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 16d

German broadcaster SWR is taking over for NDR this year, and they may want to use a contest they developed and branded, so it's possible they'll drop Unser Lied for something new. We'd also like to advocate for something less basic than Poland's "Polish Qualifications" from last year

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 20d

Have you ever wondered how long the longest Eurovision song is? Waaayyy too long (in our opinion). This week, we’ve got a whole episode about Eurovision records - most expensive outfit, most years without winning, and yes, longest song. Take a listen here!

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Episode 86: Eurovision Records | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists take a look at Eurovision entries that have broken records over the years.

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 27d

We’ve got an all-new recap for ESC 2015 with the hilarious @rossbryant.bsky.social joining us! It’s the last time Vienna hosted the contest, and the last time the UK sent electro-swing. Balkan ballads, avant-garde dance, and anti-booing tech - that’s Eurovision, baby!

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Episode 85: Eurovision 2015 Recap | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists discuss Eurovision 2015 in Vienna, Austria with special guest Ross Bryant.

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · Sep 4

If I was able to edit the original post, I would of course correct this to Braham Borton

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · Sep 4

We’re back! Just in time for Eurovision New Year, we’re covering the BBC’s celebration of 60 years of the contest, Eurovision’s Greatest Hits! Not a Snoop Dogg or a Kelly Clarkson in sight - it’s Graham Borton and Petra Mede, thank God. Link in the show notes!

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Episode 84: Eurovision’s Greatest Hits (2015 BBC Show) | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists discuss Eurovision’s Greatest Hits: 60 Years of the ESC from 2015.

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · Aug 28

It just feels more natural to say country!

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · Aug 28

We’ve finally reached the end of the American Song Contest, and the finale actually delivers some great performances! There’s also some military-grade cringe, but isn’t that why we watch sometimes? We’ll be back to our beloved ESC next week, but until then, enjoy!

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Episode 83: American Song Contest, Finals | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists discuss the finale of the American Song Contest from 2022.

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · Aug 21

A reminder there's a link in the show notes for eps 1-7! The finale, which we'll be covering next week, is on Youtube.

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American Song Contest | Full Episode | Grand Final | LIVE Performance

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · Aug 21

The American Song Contest rolls on as we finish out the qualifiying rounds and cruise right through both semifinals on this week's episode. A near ethnobop from American Samoa? A TSwift clone from Michigan? Sisqo?! That's the ASC, baby!

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Episode 82: American Song Contest, Week 5 & Semis | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists discuss Week 5 and the Semifinals of the American Song Contest.

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · Aug 20

The pick is in - it's Vienna for ESC 2026! Hope to see you all there!

Eurovision Song Contest @eurovision.tv · Aug 20

We're going back to Vienna for Eurovision 2026! 🇦🇹

The Austrian capital will be the Host City of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on 12 | 14 | 16 May

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Eurovision 2026: Vienna is our Host City for the 70th

Austria’s capital Vienna has been selected by Host Broadcaster ORF and the EBU to host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026.

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Eurovision Song Contest @eurovision.tv · Aug 20

We're going back to Vienna for Eurovision 2026! 🇦🇹

The Austrian capital will be the Host City of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on 12 | 14 | 16 May

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Eurovision 2026: Vienna is our Host City for the 70th

Austria’s capital Vienna has been selected by Host Broadcaster ORF and the EBU to host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026.

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · Aug 19

Hey backers! Our monthly BoCo series that's all thanks to YOU is up on MaxFun, and this month we're talking live music: firsts, favorites and least favorites. Are we all embarrassed by our first concert? Yep!

If you're not a backer, you can become one at any time via maximumfun.org/join/

Join | Maximum Fun

If you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you’re the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member.

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · Aug 15

Learn podcasting from our own Jeremy Bent!

Jeremy Bent @jeremybent.bsky.social · Aug 15

I'm teaching the basics of podcasting in a six week online class starting September 20th! Podcasting's given me a lot over the years, and I knew essentially nothing about it when I started. Check out the link for more info.

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Podcasting Classes – Jeremy Bent

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · Aug 15

Enjoy your trip! 🇭🇷👶🏻🍝

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · Aug 14

I'll admit: Seventeen inspired me to write a whole parody song called "All-American Goods."

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · Aug 14

It’s a Thursday in August in 2025, and that means we’re back with more of the American Song Contest, covering weeks 3 (yikes) and 4 (actually… good?) of the show! Are we coming around on the American Experiment? Listen and find out!

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Episode 81: American Song Contest, Weeks 3 & 4 | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists discuss weeks 3 & 4 of NBC’s American Song Contest from 2022.

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · Aug 8

Let us know where we differ! We talk a lot of trash about the ASC, but there's some solid performers and some good songs in the mix.