Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast
525 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsEurovision news with attitude! Conversations inspired by the song contest — though not always limited to it. Catch up on all our Eurovision 2022 interviews, reviews and discussions. Coming to you from London, but riffing on the world of music and pop culture at large. From the team behind Wiwibloggs.com.
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MUSTII - Before The Party's Over | Madrid PrePartyES interview | Eurovision 2024 Belgium
April 05, 2024 22:17 - 12 minutes - 28.4 MBWe talk with Belgium's Mustii ahead of the PrePartyES in Madrid. Interviewer: Cinan http://instagram.com/cinansdl
Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final 2 Running Order (Reaction & Analysis)
April 02, 2024 10:20 - 25 minutes - 35 MBOur reaction to the Semi-Final 2 running order of Eurovision 2024. We discuss producers' decision to open the show with Malta's Sarah Bonnici and to close with The Netherlands' Joost Klein. We discuss who the running order helps and hurts and make some predictions about which countries will overshadow which countries. Eurovision 2024 semi-final 2 running order 1. 🇲🇹 Malta 2. 🇦🇱 Albania 3. 🇬🇷 Greece 4. 🇨🇭 Switzerland 5. 🇨🇿 Czechia * 🇫🇷 France 6. 🇦🇹 Austria 7. 🇩🇰 Denmark 8. 🇦🇲 Armeni...
Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final 1 Running Order (Reaction & Analysis)
March 30, 2024 20:48 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBThe Eurovision 2024 semi-final 1 running order has been revealed. Cyprus' Silia Kapsis performs first, while Luxembourg's Tali sings last. We react to the running order and analyse who the order of performance helps and hurts. 1. 🇨🇾 Cyprus 2. 🇷🇸 Serbia 3. 🇱🇹 Lithuania 4. 🇮🇪 Ireland * 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 5. 🇺🇦 Ukraine 6. 🇵🇱 Poland 7. 🇭🇷 Croatia 8. 🇮🇸 Iceland * 🇩🇪 Germany 9. 🇸🇮 Slovenia 10. 🇫🇮 Finland 11. 🇲🇩 Moldova * 🇸🇪 Sweden 12. 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 13. 🇦🇺 Australia 14. 🇵🇹 Portugal ...
Joost Klein explains Europapa meaning | Netherlands Eurovision 2024 Interview
March 14, 2024 11:34 - 8 minutes - 18.9 MBJoost Klein's parents died when he was very young. With "Europapa," the Netherland's Eurovision 2024 song, Joost pays homage to them and the journey he's been on. In our second English-language interview with the Dutch rapper, we discuss his song's Spotify and YouTube success; the meaning of the song, the symbolism of the burning photo and house, and what Joost thinks his parents would think about the video. Interview by https://instagram.com/williamleeadams You can order William's Eurovis...
Kaleen says "We Will Rave" was written for Eurovision 2024 stage (INTERVIEW)
March 06, 2024 16:03 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBKaleen — Austria's Eurovision 2024 singer — has just released "We Will Rave." The techno-inspired 90s dance track comes with a super sexy music video, which was filmed in Los Angeles. In the video we see an empowered woman who is in total control of the men around her. Kaleen tells us about the music video, the story she portrays and how it relates to her personal story. She also explains how the song has changed since the leak of the demo version. Among other things, she fine-tuned it with ...
Joost Klein – Europapa REACTION | Netherlands Eurovision 2024
March 06, 2024 01:01 - 20 minutes - 28 MBJoost Klein has shared Europapa — The Netherlands’ Eurovision 2024 song. William and Deban react to the official music video, discuss the moving backstory and ask whether he can qualify to the final. 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Joost explains the meaning of Europapa 01:40 Reaction 15:53 Can The Netherlands qualify for the final? 17:10 Reader comments and reaction
Silia - Liar REACTION | Cyprus Eurovision 2024
March 05, 2024 01:01 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBSilia Kapsis will sing Liar for Cyprus at Eurovision 2024. We watch her official music video and react. How far can the 17-year-old from Australia go? We discuss her choreography, semi-final and more... 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Reaction 04:08 Analysis 10:49 Reader comments
Nemo - The Code REACTION | Switzerland Eurovision 2024
March 04, 2024 01:01 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBSwitzerland has revealed its Eurovision 2024 act. The non-binary singer Nemo will perform “The Code”. We react to the official music video. 00:00 Introduction 01:12 Reaction 04:42 Suzanne's lyrics analysis and being non-binary 08:03 William's analysis 11:47 Costumes and potential staging 12:15 Switzerland takes a risk 14:15 Suzanne on rabbit ears symbolism and identity 18:05 Will Switzerland qualify from Semi-Final 2 to the final?
Teya Dora reacts after winning Pesma za Evroviziju 2024 with Ramonda
March 03, 2024 08:57 - 14 minutes - 20 MBWe spoke to Teya Dora moments after she won Pesma za Evroviziju 2024 and got the right to represent her country Serbia at this year's Eurovision.
Konstrakta discusses Novo, bolje and Pesma za Evroviziju in Serbia
March 02, 2024 20:24 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBOur Cinan speaks with Serbia's Pesma za Evroviziju and Eurovision 2022 star Konstrakta in Belgrade ahead of the semi-finals. Learn all about "Novo, bolje" now!
Olly Alexander - Dizzy REACTION | United Kingdom Eurovision 2024
March 02, 2024 09:25 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBWe react to Olly Alexander's Eurovision 2024 song "Dizzy." The BBC released the official music video on 1 March. The song was produced by Dua Lipa's producer Danny L Harle. Can Olly win Eurovision for the UK? We discuss. 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Reaction 03:42 Analysis and prediction 13:53 Reader comments
Silvester Belt: Luktelk singer reacts to winning Eurovizija.LT in Lithuania
February 19, 2024 15:10 - 1 minute - 2.59 MBLithuania's Eurovision 2024 singer is Silvester Belt with the song "Luktelk". He shared his first reaction with our Rezo Mamsikashvili backstage at Eurovizija.LT in Vilnius moments after this win. Featuring: Rezo - http://instagram.com/rezomamsikashvili
Saba reacts to winning DMGP 2024 with Sand
February 17, 2024 22:39 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBIt was close, but in the end it was bookmakers' and Wiwibloggs poll favourite Saba who got the victory in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024 in Denmark. She reacts to her win in our on-stage interview.
Marina Satti describes Zari — Greece’s Eurovision 2024 song (Interview)
February 16, 2024 11:05 - 16 minutes - 15 MBGreece’s Marina Satti has chosen her Eurovision 2024 song (reportedly called "Zari" or Dice in English). But what can we expect? In our interview she describes the song’s feelings and main theme. She wants to move beyond Greek stereotypes to present something contemporary and global. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
Dons talks Hollow and Latvia at Eurovision 2024
February 14, 2024 19:11 - 25 minutes - 46.8 MBWe chat with Dons — Latvia's Eurovision 2024 singer — after his win in the Supernova 2024 national final with "Hollow". He talks about the meaning of the song, Eurovision 2024 staging and much more. Will he include Latvian lyrics? What's the meaning of his song? Will he change his staging? Listen to find out... Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
Silia Kapsis talks LIAR, Cyprus and Eurovision 2024 staging plans
February 08, 2024 11:10 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBSo how will Silia Kapsis stage "Liar" at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024? The Australian-born singer tells our Deban Aderemi all about it in Nicosia. The teen star has just finished dance rehearsals in Los Angeles and has just finished shooting the music video. We get the tea.
Zorra! We react to Nebulossa (Spain Eurovision 2024)
February 04, 2024 12:42 - 12 minutes - 28.6 MBNebulossa is the winner of Benidorm Fest 2024 with "Zorra"! We react to their live performance from the final. Can Spain win Eurovision 2024 in Malmö? We discuss their odds, their lyrics and more. Featuring: Freddy - http://instagram.com/freddyt234 William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
Luke Black on Serbian tragedy and PZE backlash (What Really Happened at Eurovision, Episode 5)
February 02, 2024 12:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBIt’s been one year since Luke Black announced himself to Serbia and won Pesma za Evroviziju. His iconic ‘Hello’ could rival Adele or Lionel Richie but it wasn’t always plain sailing for the Eurovision 2023 artist. After winning Serbia’s national selection Luke faced a huge backlash from Serbian celebrities who branded him everything from the devil incarnate to not being "Serbian enough." “I think there was like a lot of misconception about the visual, actually. That was the first thing. And...
Nutsa Buzaladze teases Eurovision 2024 song plans in first ESC interview
January 25, 2024 07:56 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBOne hour before Georgia publicly revealed her as its Eurovision 2024 artist, Nutsa Buzaladze sat down with our William Lee Adams to spill the beans on her potential song, stage plans and more. The American Idol and The Voice of Turkey alum had only gotten the news 24 hours earlier, so was still processing the news. Featuring: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
Veronika reaction: Raiven (Slovenia Eurovision 2024)
January 22, 2024 21:10 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBRaiven is headed to Eurovision 2024 with her song "Veronika". But can Slovenia's singer qualify for the final — and climb higher? We share our reaction and analysis.
How did Käärijä win the public vote? (What Really Happened at Eurovision, Episode 4)
January 07, 2024 10:28 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBProducers behind Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu always knew that “Cha Cha Cha” singer Käärijä would be different. "He had no filter in a very charming sort of way," says Matti Myllyaho, the show’s producer, when asked about their first meeting. "He walked in basically shirtless underneath his jacket. It was a chilly September day, and it was like 9 a.m., and, you know, a corporate broadcaster office in Helsinki, and we're like, oh, this guy is interesting." In this episode of "What Really Hap...
Baby Lasagna: Rim Tim Tagi Dim singer on Dora 2024 and Eurovision (INTERVIEW)
January 06, 2024 17:36 - 24 minutes - 45.2 MBBaby Lasagna — real name Marko Purišić — tells us about his Dora 2024 song "Rim Tim Tagi Dim." Among other things, he explains what it was like getting a last-minute call to replace Zsa Zsa, how the song relates to emigration from Croatia, his love of cats, staging plans and much, much more. With: Baby Lasagna: https://www.instagram.com/the_baby_lasagna_/ William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
Besa Kokëdhima - Zemrën n’dorë INTERVIEW | Eurovision Albania 2024
December 29, 2023 12:44 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBHours before the final of Festivali i Këngës 62 -- Albania's national selection for Eurovision 2024 -- we spoke with eventual winner Besa Kokëdhima. She told our Erdi Tejeci about her song "Zemrën n’dorë".
AIKO - Pedestal REACTION | Czechia Eurovision 2024
December 28, 2023 09:54 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBOur Pedestal reaction. We watch Aiko's live performance of her Eurovision 2024 song for Czechia from ESCZ. Then we discuss how a revamp might improve her chances at the song contest.
Ukraine at Eurovision: From Hasta la Vista to Wild Dances (What Really Happened at Eurovision, Episode 3)
December 19, 2023 16:36 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBIt’s been twenty years since Ukraine joined the Eurovision Song Contest. Today they're known as one of the most successful countries in the contest with three wins and a 100% qualification record. But two decades ago it was a different story. In this episode we chart their course into the contest (with Oleksandr Ponomariov's "Hasta la Vista") and onto their first win (with Ruslana's "Wild Dances") just a year later. Ahead of Eurovision 2003, a group of young and inexperienced Ukrainians ...
Can Olly Alexander win Eurovision 2024 for the UK? (REACTION)
December 17, 2023 16:53 - 31 minutes - 57.6 MBOur 30-minute reaction video to the news Olly Alexander, previously of Years and Years, will represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2024. We discuss the announcement on Strictly Come Dancing, his discography, his collab with Dua Lipa producer Danny L Harle, his mysterious reveal video and much much more. Featuring (in order of appearance): William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Lucy - http://instagram.com/lucyeasurtee Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban Cinan - http://i...
That’s so Raiven! Slovenia’s Eurovision 2024 singer tells us about ”Veronika”
December 13, 2023 22:31 - 18 minutes - 24.7 MBRaiven will sing for Slovenia at Eurovision 2024. She gives her first English-language interview to us to discuss her song "Veronika", her staging, EMA and more. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
Joost Klein interview | The Netherlands’ Eurovision 2024 act reacts to his selection
December 11, 2023 16:09 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBJoost Klein will sing for the Netherlands at Eurovision 2024. He gave us his first English-language interview about his selection just hours after the announcement. Twan van de Nieuwenhuijzen, chair of the Dutch selection committee, said: “Following a careful and multi-phase process, the selection committee ultimately opted for Joost Klein. There were a lot of entries from a wide range of genres, but in our view his had the most hit potential. In the song, you hear his familiar mix of part...
Junior Eurovision 2023: Full Results Reaction as France wins (LIVESTREAM)
November 30, 2023 22:41 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBWe react to the Junior Eurovision 2023 winner, jury results and online vote live after the show. We review the full show and share our readers comments.
Junior Eurovision 2023: Our Top 3 before online voting opens
November 24, 2023 12:23 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBJunior Eurovision 2023 online voting opens Friday November 24. Before rehearsals, we compiled our individual JESC 2023 Top 16 and can now share the Top 3 of several of our jury members. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Suzanne - http://instagram.com/SuzAdams1 Ruxandra - http://instagram.com/RuxyArt Jonathan - http://instagram.com/jonathanlvautrey
Slimane - Mon Amour Reaction | France Eurovision 2024 live performance
November 12, 2023 15:36 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBOur reaction to Slimane's live performance of "Mon Amour" — France's song for Eurovision 2024. Slimane is one of France's biggest pop stars, so expectations are high. Can he win? We watch and react. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban
Slimane on Mon Amour: France’s Eurovision 2024 act reacts to his selection
November 08, 2023 13:47 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBWe chat with Eurovision 2024 France star Slimane just moments after the announcement that he'll sing "Mon Amour" in Malmö. He reveals that his song is a "love letter to Europe" and explains how love is the driving force behind his music. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
Marina Satti is Greece’s Eurovision 2024 singer (REACTION)
October 28, 2023 17:45 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBWho is Marina Satti? Well, Greece's Eurovision 2024 is a huge star on the alternative scene and she blends traditional Greek, Balkan, and Anatolian sounds with modern production. Our William reacts to Greek broadcaster ERT's choice. Her record label Minos EMI is staging an open call for songs. Read more on our web site: https://wiwibloggs.com/2023/10/24/greece-chooses-marina-satti-for-eurovision-2024/278106/
Rest of the World Voting Results at Eurovision 2023 (Reaction)
October 15, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBIsrael’s Noa Kirel won the Rest of World vote in the Eurovision 2023 final, followed by Finland’s Käärija and Armenia's Brunette. We also react to the RoW semi-final results, which you can see below. Israel won semi-final 1, while Albania's Albina and Familja Kelmendi won semi-final 2. Grand final vote – Rest of World 12 Israel 10 Finland 8 Armenia 7 Sweden 6 Albania 5 Ukraine 4 Norway 3 Croatia 2 Spain 1 France Semi-Final 1 vote — Rest of World 12 Israel 10 Finland 8 Latvia ...
Mae Muller on debut album ”Sorry I’m Late” (INTERVIEW)
September 28, 2023 22:55 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBMae Muller — the UK’s Eurovision 2023 singer — told us about her debut album Sorry I’m Late during an Instagram live on September 26. She teased some of the music and lyrics and discussed the writing process ahead of its release on September 29.
North Macedonia will return to Eurovision 2024? (Plus our favourite acts)
September 27, 2023 22:13 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBIs North Macedonia returning to Eurovision in 2024? Well in its newly published budget for 2024, state broadcaster MRT indicates it plans to return to Eurovision in Malmö. We discuss the news — and review some of our favourite acts from the country's past.
Will Romania with withdraw from Eurovision 2024 + our favourite Romanian entries
September 25, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBIs Romania withdrawing from Eurovision in 2024? The deadline for countries to confirm their intent to participate at Eurovision 2024 was September 15. But if reporting from Romanian newspaper Libertatea has it right, Romania’s state broadcaster may not participate due to financial problems. We discuss the news and review our favourite acts from Romania. Read more: https://wiwibloggs.com/2023/09/09/romania-eurovision-2024-participation-isnt-guaranteed-because-of-financial-trouble/277919/ Yo...
Is Eurovision too long — and should Sweden shorten the 2024 grand final? (REACTION)
September 17, 2023 08:49 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBIs Eurovision too long and should it be shorter? We react to the news that Sweden's Christer Björkman will try to cut the length of the Eurovision 2024 television broadcast from Malmö. You can buy William's memoir "Wild Dances: My Queer and Curious Journey to Eurovision" on Amazon ( US link / UK link ). The audiobook will be out on September 26. Visit our web site and YouTube channel for more Eurovision news and reactions.
MUSTII is Belgium’s Eurovision 2024 singer (REACTION)
September 06, 2023 08:59 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBMUSTII — Belgium's Eurovision 2024 singer — will release his ESC song in February. The Drag Race Belgique judge already has two albums under his belt and hits like Blind, 21st Century Boy, Shame and Alien. We react to his selection and review his chances of success. Read more: https://wiwibloggs.com/2023/08/30/belgium-chooses-mustii-drag-race-belgique-judge-for-eurovision-2024/277831/
Eurovision 2024: Rules changes and other wishes for Malmö
September 03, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 63.7 MBBigger juries, no pre-recorded vocals, a country winning for the first time — these are some of our readers' wishes for Eurovision 2024 in Malmö. We discuss the changes and dreams we want to see become real. 01:03 More bobs 02:56 Rest of the World vote breakdown 04:44 Sara Jo or Jelena Karleusa to sing for Serbia 07:20 Let the juries save a semi-final wildcard 09:04 Get rid of pre-recorded vocals 11:34 Bring back the RANDOM order draw 14:17 A spectacular return from Luxembourg 14:52 ...
MÉLOVIN - Don’t Need Your Love interview...including a Eurovision 2024 tease
August 20, 2023 20:39 - 20 minutes - 37.1 MBMÉLOVIN has had an eventful few months. But with his new single "Don't Need Your Love," he's fighting back and standing up to the haters. Ukraine's Eurovision 2018 singer also discusses his artistic music video, his message about believing in yourself and the ongoing war in Ukraine. He also teases a potential run at Vidbir 2024 — Ukraine's national selection for Malmö. Thank you to Vasyl for the translation voiceovers!
Eurovision 2023: Review of the top crimes and jury-televote wrongs
July 19, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MBEurovision 2023 was filled with jury and televote surprises...and other shocking moments. We review our Top Eurovision Crimes DO NOT SCROLL DOWN unless you want to see spoilers and timestamps. . . . . . . You can order William's Eurovision memoir "WILD DANCES: My Queer and Curious Journey to Eurovision" here: Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wild-Dances-Curious-Journey-Eurovision/dp/1662601573 1:30 Georgia not qualifying from Semi-Final 2. 5:43 Austria's low televote score at The Grand...
Malmö is Eurovision 2024 host city (REACTION)
July 16, 2023 20:38 - 12 minutes - 29.7 MBSo why is Malmö hosting Eurovision 2024 instead of Stockholm or Gothenburg? We react to the host city news from Sweden's state broadcaster. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
Dana International: Eurovision 1998 Winner from Israel discusses new reality show, trans rights and overcoming
May 29, 2023 10:56 - 27 minutes - 49.5 MBEurovision 1998 winner Dana International has a lot to celebrate. 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of her Eurovision win in Birmingham. It also saw the debut of her reality series "Dana Kama," which ended its run on Yes TV on May 7. She tells our William Lee Adams about the difficulties of filming a reality series, recounts the difficult road to Eurovision (including backlash from Orthodox religious figures), shares her thoughts on her Eurovision 2011 song "Ding Dong" and more.
What Really Happened at Eurovision? Dana International (Episode 2)
May 13, 2023 16:04 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBBefore even landing at Eurovision in Birmingham, Israel’s Dana International had to stare down her critics: The Orthodox community at home wanted the transgender singer banned from the contest. Conservative politicians called her an abomination, but European viewers embraced her — naming her their winner in the first contest that mandated televoting. To mark the 25th anniversary of her win, this episode looks at queerness on the Eurovision stage and how the contest reflects a radical shift ...
Eurovision 2023: Reviewing Semi-Final 2 Qualifiers
May 12, 2023 02:15 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBOur reaction to the Eurovision 2023 Semi-Final 2 results and qualifiers. QUALIFIERS 🇦🇱 Albania: Albina & Familja Kelmendi 🇨🇾 Cyprus: Andrew Lambrou — “Break a Broken Heart” 🇪🇪 Estonia: Alika — “Bridges” 🇧🇪 Belgium: Gustaph — “Because of You” 🇦🇹 Austria: Teya & Salena — “Who the Hell is Edgar?” 🇱🇹 Lithuania: Monika Linkyte — “Stay” 🇵🇱 Poland: Blanka — “Solo” 🇦🇺 Australia: Voyager — “Promise” 🇦🇲 Armenia: Brunette — “Future Lover” 🇸🇮 Slovenia: Joker Out — “Carpe Diem” Non-Qualifiers 🇩🇰 Denmar...
Eurovision 2023: Reviewing Semi-Final 1 Qualifiers
May 12, 2023 02:12 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBWe filmed our reaction to the Eurovision 2023 Semi Final 1 qualifiers.
Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha INTERVIEW after Eurovision 2023 second rehearsal
May 05, 2023 00:46 - 6 minutes - 12.8 MBKäärijä — Finland's Eurovision 2023 act — speaks with our William after his second rehearsal inside our LUSH Liverpool Lounge. He talks about his staging, "Cha Cha Cha" and more.
Blanka - Solo INTERVIEW after Eurovision 2023 first rehearsal
May 03, 2023 23:49 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBBlanka — Poland's Eurovision 2023 act — speaks with our William after her first rehearsal inside our LUSH Liverpool Lounge. She talks about her staging, that dance break, "Solo" and more. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
Malta’s The Busker: Eurovision 2023 interview after first rehearsal
May 03, 2023 14:02 - 10 minutes - 18.6 MBThe Busker — Malta's Eurovision 2023 band — speak with our William after their first rehearsal inside our LUSH Liverpool Lounge. The group talk about their staging, that car, "Do You Wanna Dance (Our Own Party)" and more. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams