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Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast

525 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Eurovision 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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Episodes

Subwoolfer - Give That Wolf A Banana (Norway 2022): Interview at the London Eurovision Party

April 07, 2022 23:00 - 4 minutes - 5.42 MB

Our interview with Norway's Subwoolfer ahead of the London Eurovision Party 2022. We discuss her song "Give That Wolf A Banana". the music video and more! Featuring: Cinan - https://www.instagram.com/cinansdl

Cornelia Jakobs - Hold Me Closer (Sweden 2022): Interview at the London Eurovision Party 2022

April 07, 2022 10:51 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Our interview with Sweden's Cornelia ahead of the London Eurovision Party 2022. We discuss her song "Hold Me Closer" and more! Featuring: Padraig - https://www.instagram.com/justpadraig/

WRS - Llámame (Romania 2022): Interview @ London Eurovision Party

April 07, 2022 08:57 - 11 minutes - 13.1 MB

Our interview with Romania's WRS ahead of the London Eurovision Party 2022. We discuss his song "Llámame", get an update of his Eurovision preparations and more! Interviewer: Cinan - https://www.instagram.com/cinansdl

REDDI - The Show (Denmark 2022): Interview at the London Eurovision Party

April 07, 2022 02:57 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MB

Our interview with Denmark's REDDI ahead of the London Eurovision Party 2022. We discuss their song "The Show" and more!

SuRie (United Kingdom 2018): Interview at the London Eurovision Party 2022

April 07, 2022 00:47 - 4 minutes - 4 MB

We caught up with the UK's Eurovision 2018 singer and London Eurovision Party 2022 host SuRie ahead of the live show. She told us about her upcoming album and her favourites from this year's contest. Interviewer: Edd - http://instagram.com/eddkeith

Victoria (Bulgaria 2021): Interview at the London Eurovision Party 2022

April 07, 2022 00:47 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MB

Our interview with Bulgaria's 2021 singer Victoria ahead of the London Eurovision Party 2022. We discuss her future plans and more! Featuring: Oliver - https://www.instagram.com/reviloadams/

Jérémie Makiese - Miss You (Belgium 2022): Interview at the London Eurovision Party

April 05, 2022 17:44 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MB

Our interview with Belgium's Jérémie Makiese ahead of the London Eurovision Party 2022. We discuss his song "Miss You" and more. Featuring: Padraig - https://www.instagram.com/justpadraig/  

Mia Dimsic - Guilty Pleasure (Croatia 2022): Interview at the London Eurovision Party

April 05, 2022 17:24 - 8 minutes - 8.22 MB

Our interview with Croatia's Mia Dimšić ahead of the London Eurovision Party 2022. We discuss her song "Guilty Pleasure" and more! Featuring: Cinan - https://www.instagram.com/cinansdl  

Monika Liu - Sentimentai (Lithuania Eurovision 2022): Interview at London Eurovision Party

April 05, 2022 16:22 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MB

Our interview with Lithuania's Monika Liu ahead of the London Eurovision Party 2022. We discuss her song "Sentimentai" and more! Featuring: Oliver - https://www.instagram.com/reviloadams/

Ochman - River (Poland Eurovision 2022): Interview at the London Eurovision Party

April 05, 2022 14:37 - 10 minutes - 9.84 MB

Our interview with Poland's Krystian Ochman ahead of the London Eurovision Party 2022. We discuss his song "River", get an update on his Eurovision staging plans and more! Interviewer: Cinan - https://www.instagram.com/cinansdl  

Stefan - Hope (Estonia Eurovision 2022): Interview at the London Eurovision Party

April 05, 2022 13:35 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MB

🇪🇪 Our interview with Estonia's Stefan ahead of the London Eurovision Party 2022. We discuss his song "Hope" and more. Featuring: Padraig - https://www.instagram.com/justpadraig/

Emma Muscat - I Am What I Am (Malta Eurovision 2022): Interview at the London Eurovision Party

April 05, 2022 13:34 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MB

🇲🇹 Our interview with Malta's Emma Muscat ahead of the London Eurovision Party 2022. We discuss her song "I Am What I Am" and more! Featuring: Oliver - https://www.instagram.com/reviloadams/

Andrea - Circles (North Macedonia Eurovision 2022): Interview at the London Eurovision Party

April 05, 2022 13:29 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MB

🇲🇰 Our interview with North Macedonia's Andrea ahead of the London Eurovision Party 2022. We discuss her song "Circles" and more. Featuring: Padraig - https://www.instagram.com/justpadraig/  

Sam Ryder - SPACE MAN (United Kingdom Eurovision 2022): Interview at the London Eurovision Party

April 05, 2022 13:14 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MB

🇬🇧 Our interview with United Kingdom's Sam Ryder at the London Eurovision Party 2022. We discuss his song "Space Man", the music video and more. Featuring: Cinan - https://www.instagram.com/cinansdl

Eurovision 2022: Semi-Final 1 Running Order (Reaction)

March 31, 2022 21:57 - 17 minutes - 34.1 MB

The Semi-Final 1 running order for Eurovision 2022 is set! We react. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams   SF1 RUNNING ORDER 1. Albania: Ronela Hajati – “Sekret” 2. Latvia: Citi Zēni – “Eat Your Salad” 3. Lithuania: Monika Liu – “Sentimentai” 4. Switzerland: Marius Bear – “Boys Do Cry” 5. Slovenia: LPS – “Disko” 6. Ukraine: Kalush Orchestra – “Stefania” 7. Bulgaria: Intelligent Music Project – “Intention” 8. Netherlands: S10 – “De diepte” 9. Moldova: Zdob și...

MARO - Saudade Saudade: Reaction to Portugal’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 25, 2022 23:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

🇵🇹 Our reaction to Portugal's Eurovision 2022 entry — MARO - "Saudade Saudade". Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban Video Editor: Cinan - https://www.instagram.com/cinansdl

Reddi - The Show: Reaction to Denmark’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 24, 2022 22:19 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MB

Our reaction to Denmark’s Eurovision 2022 song “The Show” from Reddi, the winners of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2022 — Denmark's national selection for Eurovision 2022 in Turin. Featuring: Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban

Jérémie Makiese - Miss You: Reaction to Belgium’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 23, 2022 22:01 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

🇧🇪 Our reaction to Belgium's Eurovision 2022 entry — Jérémie Makiese with "Miss You". Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban Video Editor: Cinan - https://www.instagram.com/cinansdl  

Rosa Linn - Snap: Reaction to Armenia’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 22, 2022 22:01 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

🇦🇲 Our reaction to Rosa Linn’s “Snap” — her song for Armenia at Eurovision 2022. Rosa Linn is part of Nvak Collective, the label founded by Tamar Kaprelian. Speaking of the lyrics, Rosa Linn says: ““I think we’ve all been at a snapping point, where it felt like there’s no way out and that the entire world is just crumbling down around you. You start questioning everything, including yourself. I have been there. And what I realized was that I had the strength to shape my reality – it just to...

LUM!X & Pia Maria - Halo: Reaction to Austria’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 21, 2022 22:01 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

🇦🇹 Our reaction to Austria's Eurovision 2022 entry — LUM!X & Pia Maria - "Halo". Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban Video Editor: Cinan - https://www.instagram.com/cinansdl  

Michael Ben David - I.M Revamp: Reaction to Israel’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 21, 2022 15:14 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

We react to the revamped version and the official music video of Michael Ben David's “I.M” — Israel's Eurovision 2022 entry. Featuring: William - https://instagram.com/williamleeadams Cinan - https://www.instagram.com/cinansdl Video Editor: Ron - https://www.youtube.com/ronkesc  

Andromache - Ela: Reaction to Cyprus’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 21, 2022 11:09 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

🇨🇾Our reaction to Cypruss Eurovision 2022 entry — Andromache with "Ela". Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban Video Editor: Cinan - https://www.instagram.com/cinansdl  

Marius Bear - Boys Do Cry: Reaction to Switzerland’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 19, 2022 15:07 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

🇨🇭 Our reaction to Switzerland's Eurovision 2022 song from Marius Bear. "Boys Do Cry" is a tender reminder that we should engage with our emotions — and we shouldn't shun others for doing the same. Switzerland will perform in the first half of Semi-Final 1 in Turin. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban

Ronela Hajati - Sekret: Reaction to Albania’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 18, 2022 22:01 - 15 minutes - 18 MB

We react to the official music video and the revamped version of Ronela Hajati's "Sekret" — Albania's Eurovision 2022 entry. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban Video Editor: Ron - https://www.youtube.com/ronkesc

Vladana - Breathe: Reaction to Montenegro’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 18, 2022 15:05 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

🇲🇪 Our reaction to Montenegro’s Eurovision 2022 entry "Breathe" by Vladana. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Suzanne - https://www.instagram.com/suzadams1/

Amanda Tenfjord - Die Together: Reaction to Greece’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 17, 2022 22:01 - 14 minutes - 16.5 MB

🇬🇷 Our reaction to "Die Together" — Greece's Eurovision 2022 song from Amanda Tenfjord. Amanda, who is half-Norwegian, Half-Greek, will sing in Semi-Final 1. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban

Jérémie Makiese - Miss You - Interview | Belgium Eurovision 2022

March 17, 2022 15:17 - 6 minutes - 6.9 MB

We had a quick interview with Belgium's Eurovision 2022 star Jérémie Makiese right after the release of his Eurovision 2022 entry "Miss You". Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Video Editor: Cinan - https://www.instagram.com/cinansdl

Cornelia Jakobs - Hold Me Closer: Reaction to Sweden’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 15, 2022 09:46 - 21 minutes - 24.3 MB

🇸🇪 Our reaction to Sweden's Eurovision 2022 entry — Cornelia Jakobs with "Hold Me Closer". She won Melodifestivalen 2022 by topping the international jury vote and finishing second with the public. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban

Cornelia Jakobs – Hold Me Closer | Melodifestivalen 2022 Interview after Jury Final in Stockholm

March 13, 2022 18:39 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MB

We spoke with Melodifestivalen 2022 finalist Cornelia Jakobs after the Jury Final in Stockholm.    Interviewer: Calvin - https://www.instagram.com/calvin_zyklus/ Video Editor: Cinan - https://www.instagram.com/cinansdl  

Cornelia Jakobs – “Hold Me Closer” | Melodifestivalen 2022 Interview after Jury Final in Stockholm

March 13, 2022 18:39 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MB

We spoke with Melodifestivalen 2022 finalist Cornelia Jakobs after the Jury Final in Stockholm.    Interviewer: Calvin - https://www.instagram.com/calvin_zyklus/ Video Editor: Cinan - https://www.instagram.com/cinansdl  

Sam Ryder ”Space Man” Reaction | United Kingdom Eurovision 2022

March 13, 2022 13:57 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

🇬🇧 Our reaction to United Kingdom's Eurovision 2022 song "Space Man" from Sam Ryder. He was chosen by TaP Music in conjunction with the BBC. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban  

Malik Harris - Rockstars: Reaction to Germany’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 10, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Our reaction to Germany's Eurovision 2022 song "Rockstars" from Malik Harris. We watch his live performance from the Germany 12 Points national final. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Suzanne - http://instagram.com/deban_deban

Alvan & Ahez - Fulenn: Reaction to France Eurovision 2022 song

March 10, 2022 00:02 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

🇫🇷 Our reaction to France’s Eurovision 2022 live performance of “Fulenn” from Alvan & Ahez. They have won C’est vous qui décidez — France's national selection for Eurovision 2022 in Turin. Their song is performed entirely in Breton — the language of Brittany.  Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban

Konstrakta - In corpore sano: Reaction to Serbia’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 09, 2022 11:56 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

🇷🇸 Our reaction to Serbia’s Eurovision 2022 live performance of “In corpore sano” by Konstrakta. Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban - https://www.instagram.com/deban_deban/

WRS - Llámame: Reaction to Romania’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 09, 2022 00:01 - 13 minutes - 30.3 MB

Our reaction to Llámame — WRS' Eurovision 2022 song for Romania. The song features catchy lyrics like "Hola mi bebebe". He won Selectia Nationala (in a contest decided 5/6 by jury and 1/6 by televote).

S10 - De Diepte: Reaction to The Netherlands’ Eurovision 2022 song

March 08, 2022 20:53 - 15 minutes - 35.7 MB

Reacting to the S10 song "De Diepte" — her entry for The Netherlands at Eurovision 2022. S10 — that's Stien den Hollander — says the song is a tribute to sadness and memories. Can she qualify from Semi-Final 1 and maybe even win Eurovision? Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams  

Konstrakta ”In Corpore Sano” Interview after winning Pesma za Evroviziju 2022 in Belgrade

March 07, 2022 16:45 - 1 minute - 3.8 MB

We spoke to Konstrakta moments after she won Pesma za Evroviziju 2022 and earned the right to represent Serbia at Eurovision 2022.

Achille Lauro - Stripper: Reaction to San Marino’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 02, 2022 00:01 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Our reaction to Achille Lauro's "Stripper" — the song he'll sing for San Marino at Eurovision 2022. We watched his live performance from "Una voce per San Marino" — the microstate's ESC 2022 selection. Featuring: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban: http://instagram.com/deban_deban  

Emma Muscat - Out of Sight: Reaction to Malta’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 01, 2022 11:30 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Reacting to Out Of Sight — Emma Muscat's Eurovision 2022 song for Malta. Featuring: William - https://www.instagram.com/williamleeadams/ Suzanne - https://www.instagram.com/suzadams1/  

Ochman - River: Reaction to Poland’s Eurovision 2022 song

March 01, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MB

Reacting to River — Ochman's Eurovision 2022 song for Poland. Featuring: Suzanne - https://www.instagram.com/suzadams1/ Cinan - https://www.instagram.com/cinansdl  

Kalush Orchestra - Stefania: Reaction to Ukraine’s Eurovision 2022 song

February 28, 2022 11:30 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MB

🇺🇦 Our reaction to Kalush Orchestra — Ukraine's Eurovision 2022 act and their song "Stefania". In the lyrics lead rapper Oleh Psiuk reflects on a hard-working and strong, yet sensitive mother. Please note: This was recorded prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.    Read the "Stefania" lyrics in English: https://wiwibloggs.com/2022/02/10/lyrics-kalush-orchestra-stefania-english/269492/ Featuring: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban: http://instagram.com/deban_deban  

Sheldon Riley - Not the Same: Reaction to Australia’s Eurovision 2022 song

February 28, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

🇦🇺 We react to Australia's Eurovision 2022 song "Not the Same" from Sheldon Riley. Sheldon won the SBS TV show "Eurovision - Australia Decides" to book his place in Turin.   Featuring: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban - http://instagram.com/deban_deban  

The Rasmus - Jezebel: Reaction to Finland’s Eurovision 2022 song

February 27, 2022 17:25 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Our reaction to Finland's Eurovision 2022 act The Rasmus and their song Jezebel. The iconic rock band won Finland's UMK 2022 (Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu) to win a place at the song contest in Turin. They'll sing in the first half of Semi-Final 2.

Sheldon Riley Not The Same interview | Eurovision Australia Decides 2022

February 26, 2022 14:01 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

We speak with Sheldon Riley about “Not The Same” — his entry for Australia at Eurovision 2022. We spoke a week prior to the country's national selection Eurovision: Australia Decides. He tells our Sebastian about the long journey in writing his entry, his upbringing and how a childhood medical diagnoses never limited his ability to be creative and unique on stage. He is a huge fan of Eurovision, so appearing on the Australia Decides stage was a dream come true. Interviewer: Sebastian http:...

Sheldon Riley ”Not The Same” interview | Eurovision Australia Decides 2022

February 26, 2022 14:01 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

We speak with Sheldon Riley about “Not The Same” — his entry for Australia at Eurovision 2022. We spoke a week prior to the country's national selection Eurovision: Australia Decides. He tells our Sebastian about the long journey in writing his entry, his upbringing and how a childhood medical diagnoses never limited his ability to be creative and unique on stage. He is a huge fan of Eurovision, so appearing on the Australia Decides stage was a dream come true. Interviewer: Sebastian http:...

Chanel - SloMo: Our Original First Reaction to Spain’s Eurovision 2022 song

February 21, 2022 11:58 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MB

Our first reaction to Spain's Eurovision 2022 song SloMo. Before we saw Chanel's fierce choreography we were already in love with her Benidorm Fest entry. Here's our original reaction / review video, plucked from our longer review of all songs. We filmed at the end of December.

Zdob și Zdub & Frații Advahov - Trenulețul: Reaction to Moldova’s Eurovision 2022 song

February 21, 2022 00:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Our reaction to Moldova's Eurovision 2022 song “Trenulețul” (Train) from Zdob și Zdub & Frații Advahov. We watched their live performance from the Selectia Nationala jury show. Featuring: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Suzanne: http://instagram.com/SuzAdams1

Interview: Subwoolfer on Give That Wolf A Banana and their beauty routine

February 20, 2022 18:47 - 5 minutes - 12 MB

We met "Keith and Jim" — the mysterious duo behind Subwoolfer — ahead of the Grand Final of Norway's Melodi Grand Prix 2022. Speaking through their translator, they told us about their skin and fur routine which helps keep them looking young and beautiful.

Subwoolfer - Give That Wolf A Banana: Reaction to Norway’s Eurovision 2022 song

February 20, 2022 15:05 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MB

🇳🇴 Subwoolfer will sing "Give That Wolf a Banana" for Norway at Eurovision 2022. This was our first reaction to their live performance during Semi-Final 4 of Melodi Grand Prix 2022 in Norway. 

Stefan - Hope: Reaction to Estonia’s Eurovision 2022 song

February 20, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

🇪🇪 We react to "Hope" — Estonia's Eurovision 2022 song from Stefan Airapetjan. Co-written with Karl-Ander Reismann, the spaghetti western song won Eesti Laul 2022, earning more than 60% of all votes in the superfinal. Featuring: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams Deban: http://instagram.com/deban_deban

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