app01 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:11:35 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Eurovision Song Context - Episodes Tagged with “Ebu” https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/tags/ebu Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:00:00 -0400 We start with expertise and end up in Eurovision. It’s kind of our thing. Eurovision Song Context is a monthly podcast that looks at the Eurovision Song Contest through an unexpected lens: expert insight. Each episode, a guest from a different field — psychology, fashion, politics, design, linguistics, and more — talk about their work and how it helps us understand 2–3 Eurovision entries in a whole new light. Are these songs genuinely good? So bad they’re good? Or just weirdly unforgettable? Longform episodes come out on the 12th of every month (the "douzeth"). We're where brilliant minds meet bad key changes. en-us episodic A podcast where we bring in smart people. We talk about smart things, then veer into glitter, wind machines, and geopolitics. Experts. Insight. Eurovision chaos. Bradley Dalton-Oates We start with expertise and end up in Eurovision. It’s kind of our thing. Eurovision Song Context is a monthly podcast that looks at the Eurovision Song Contest through an unexpected lens: expert insight. Each episode, a guest from a different field — psychology, fashion, politics, design, linguistics, and more — talk about their work and how it helps us understand 2–3 Eurovision entries in a whole new light. Are these songs genuinely good? So bad they’re good? Or just weirdly unforgettable? Longform episodes come out on the 12th of every month (the "douzeth"). We're where brilliant minds meet bad key changes. no Eurovision, music, expert analysis, Europe, music, arts, culture, ESC Bradley Dalton-Oates eurovisionsongcontext@gmail.com Episode 90: Eurogulls, Capybaras & Eurovision Asia- feat Suzie & Russ https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/90 281dd0eb-c076-4b8a-92c2-67f00157a7c1 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:00:00 -0400 Bradley Dalton-Oates full Bradley Dalton-Oates Suzie and Russ from EuroRiffs are back for an off-season Eurovision catch-up. We head to Burgas, Bulgaria, host city of Eurovision 2027, where a giant seagull and a capybara are already competing for our affections; look at the first songs and selections for the inaugural Eurovision Asia; and ask why Japan, China and India are sitting it out. Plus, the EBU is searching for two missing editions of Eurovision, and we discover Queen Elizabeth II apparently loved dancing to ABBA’s Dancing Queen. 1:06:15 no <p>Suzie and Russ from EuroRiffs join Bradley for an off-season wander through the stranger corners of the Eurovision universe.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p><strong>Eurovision 2027 is going to Burgas:</strong> First reactions to Bulgaria's Black Sea host city and what a smaller, seaside Eurovision might look like.<br> <strong>Eurogull vs. Kapi:</strong> Burgas hasn't even hosted yet and local institutions are already proposing unofficial mascots. We consider the merits of an enormous puppet seagull versus a remarkably chill capybara.<br> <strong>Eurovision Asia is underway:</strong> The inaugural contest heads to Bangkok in November, national selections have begun, and we listen to what's emerging from the new competition.<br> <strong>Where are Japan, China and India?</strong> Three of Asia's biggest music and entertainment markets are absent. We talk about why—and whether Eurovision Asia can export the Eurovision format without simply copying European Eurovision culture.<br> <strong>The missing Eurovisions:</strong> The EBU is asking fans around the world for help locating complete recordings of the 1956 and 1964 contests.<br> <strong>Queen Elizabeth, Dancing Queen:</strong> According to longtime aide Angela Kelly, Queen Elizabeth II loved ABBA's <em>Dancing Queen</em>—and would sing and dance along while listening to Terry Wogan in the morning.</p> <ul> <li> Plus: Eurovision merch, royal Eurovision tastes, giant British seagulls, Mongolian throat singing and quite a few tangents.</li> </ul> <p>Links from the Episode:</p> <ul> <li> Eurogull vs. Kapi the Capybara: The competing unofficial mascot proposals for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas <a href="https://lupa.bg/news/kapibara-stava-talisman-na-quotevroviziyaquot-2027_421466news.html" rel="nofollow noopener">https://lupa.bg/news/kapibara-stava-talisman-na-quotevroviziyaquot-2027_421466news.html</a></li> <li> Rhythm of Bhutan: Watch the songs from Bhutan's Eurovision Asia national selection <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwyxG81Z5TU&amp;list=PLXrGYJTh9QYk" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwyxG81Z5TU&amp;list=PLXrGYJTh9QYk</a></li> <li> Eurovision Asia: Official site, selection schedule and updates <a href="https://www.eurovision.com/asia/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eurovision.com/asia/</a>** </li> </ul> Eurovision, Eurovision 2027, Eurovision Song Contest, ESC 2027, Burgas, Bulgaria, Eurogull, Kapi the Capybara, Eurovision mascot, Eurovision Asia, Eurovision Song Contest Asia, Bangkok, Rhythm of Bhutan, Nyendra, Lhayi Semo, Bhutan, Japan, China, India, EuroRiffs, ABBA, Dancing Queen, Queen Elizabeth II, Terry Wogan, EBU, lost Eurovision, Eurovision 1956, Eurovision 1964, Eurovision podcast Suzie and Russ from EuroRiffs join Bradley for an off-season wander through the stranger corners of the Eurovision universe.

In this episode:

Eurovision 2027 is going to Burgas: First reactions to Bulgaria's Black Sea host city and what a smaller, seaside Eurovision might look like.
Eurogull vs. Kapi: Burgas hasn't even hosted yet and local institutions are already proposing unofficial mascots. We consider the merits of an enormous puppet seagull versus a remarkably chill capybara.
Eurovision Asia is underway: The inaugural contest heads to Bangkok in November, national selections have begun, and we listen to what's emerging from the new competition.
Where are Japan, China and India? Three of Asia's biggest music and entertainment markets are absent. We talk about why—and whether Eurovision Asia can export the Eurovision format without simply copying European Eurovision culture.
The missing Eurovisions: The EBU is asking fans around the world for help locating complete recordings of the 1956 and 1964 contests.
Queen Elizabeth, Dancing Queen: According to longtime aide Angela Kelly, Queen Elizabeth II loved ABBA's Dancing Queen—and would sing and dance along while listening to Terry Wogan in the morning.

  • Plus: Eurovision merch, royal Eurovision tastes, giant British seagulls, Mongolian throat singing and quite a few tangents.

Links from the Episode:

]]> Suzie and Russ from EuroRiffs join Bradley for an off-season wander through the stranger corners of the Eurovision universe.

In this episode:

Eurovision 2027 is going to Burgas: First reactions to Bulgaria's Black Sea host city and what a smaller, seaside Eurovision might look like.
Eurogull vs. Kapi: Burgas hasn't even hosted yet and local institutions are already proposing unofficial mascots. We consider the merits of an enormous puppet seagull versus a remarkably chill capybara.
Eurovision Asia is underway: The inaugural contest heads to Bangkok in November, national selections have begun, and we listen to what's emerging from the new competition.
Where are Japan, China and India? Three of Asia's biggest music and entertainment markets are absent. We talk about why—and whether Eurovision Asia can export the Eurovision format without simply copying European Eurovision culture.
The missing Eurovisions: The EBU is asking fans around the world for help locating complete recordings of the 1956 and 1964 contests.
Queen Elizabeth, Dancing Queen: According to longtime aide Angela Kelly, Queen Elizabeth II loved ABBA's Dancing Queen—and would sing and dance along while listening to Terry Wogan in the morning.

  • Plus: Eurovision merch, royal Eurovision tastes, giant British seagulls, Mongolian throat singing and quite a few tangents.

Links from the Episode:

]]> Episode 66: Staging & Body Language Analysis in Eurovision 2025 with Mark Bowden! https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/66 a5187cdc-7c26-40b7-85ab-441a3de3da7a Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400 Bradley Dalton-Oates full Bradley Dalton-Oates In this episode, Bradley is joined by body language expert and author Mark Bowden (The Behavior Panel) to break down performances from Sweden, Estonia, Georgia, Austria, and the United Kingdom. They also take a closer look at Martin Österdahl’s body language — and his choice of Rolex. 1:20:24 no <p>In this episode, Bradley is joined by body language expert and author Mark Bowden (The Behavior Panel) to break down performances from Sweden, Estonia, Georgia, Austria, and the United Kingdom. They also take a closer look at Martin Österdahl’s body language — and his choice of Rolex.</p> <p>Links:</p> <p>Martin gets booed at Eurovision 2024 while delivering his tag line “we’re good to go” (30 seconds):<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMd0BAyu8wk" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMd0BAyu8wk</a></p> <p>Martin Osterdahl's Watch:<br> <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/editorial/image-editorial/martin-%C3%B6sterdahl-eurovision-toppchefen-%C3%A4r-nybliven-debutf%C3%B6rfattare-med-8500433cf" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.shutterstock.com/editorial/image-editorial/martin-%C3%B6sterdahl-eurovision-toppchefen-%C3%A4r-nybliven-debutf%C3%B6rfattare-med-8500433cf</a></p> <p>Artist: Johannes Pietsch "JJ", Austria<br> Song: Wasted Love<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ieSTNpxvio" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ieSTNpxvio</a></p> <p>Artist: KAJ, Sweden<br> Song: Bara bada bastu<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIvtyzCYJDg" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIvtyzCYJDg</a></p> <p>Tommy Cash, Estonia<br> Song: Espresso Macchiato<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHt5f8hUei4" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHt5f8hUei4</a></p> <p>Remember Monday, United Kingdom<br> Song: What the Hell Just Happened<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hu6R3ZnOdY&amp;list=RD-hu6R3ZnOdY&amp;start_radio=1" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hu6R3ZnOdY&amp;list=RD-hu6R3ZnOdY&amp;start_radio=1</a></p> <p>Mariam Shengelia, Georgia<br> Song: Freedom<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3wu0dUNd4c" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3wu0dUNd4c</a></p> <hr> <p>Book, USA: Truth and Lies: What People Are Really Thinking <br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-People-Really-Thinking/dp/1443452092" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-People-Really-Thinking/dp/1443452092</a></p> <p>Book, UK: Truth and Lies: What People Are Really Thinking <br> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Truth-Lies-People-Really-Thinking-ebook/dp/B072L52J3D" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Truth-Lies-People-Really-Thinking-ebook/dp/B072L52J3D</a></p> <p>The Behavior Panel on YouTube:<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBehaviorPanel/videos" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@TheBehaviorPanel/videos</a></p> <p>TEDx Mark Bowden, The Importance of Being Inauthentic:<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zpf8H_Dd40" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zpf8H_Dd40</a></p> <p>The King Who Never Was, Netflix<br> <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81495974" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.netflix.com/title/81495974</a></p> <hr> <p>Bradley reviews Azerbaijan, Estonia, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, &amp; Switzerland on the EuroWhat Podcast: <br> <a href="https://www.eurowhat.com/262" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eurowhat.com/262</a></p> <p>The Musical Remix of Bradley's Espresso Macchiato rant from the EuroWhat:<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLQVq95PIwI" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLQVq95PIwI</a></p> Mark Bowden, Behavior Analysis, Eurovision, ESC, Eurovision 2025 ESC2025, Austria, Remember Monday, United Kingdom, Estonia, Tommy Cash, Sweden, KAJ, Georgia, EuroWhat Podcast, Martin Osterdahl, EBU, Johannes Pietsch, Austria, melfest, Bara Bada Bastu, Sauna In this episode, Bradley is joined by body language expert and author Mark Bowden (The Behavior Panel) to break down performances from Sweden, Estonia, Georgia, Austria, and the United Kingdom. They also take a closer look at Martin Österdahl’s body language — and his choice of Rolex.

Links:

Martin gets booed at Eurovision 2024 while delivering his tag line “we’re good to go” (30 seconds):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMd0BAyu8wk

Martin Osterdahl's Watch:
https://www.shutterstock.com/editorial/image-editorial/martin-%C3%B6sterdahl-eurovision-toppchefen-%C3%A4r-nybliven-debutf%C3%B6rfattare-med-8500433cf

Artist: Johannes Pietsch "JJ", Austria
Song: Wasted Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ieSTNpxvio

Artist: KAJ, Sweden
Song: Bara bada bastu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIvtyzCYJDg

Tommy Cash, Estonia
Song: Espresso Macchiato
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHt5f8hUei4

Remember Monday, United Kingdom
Song: What the Hell Just Happened
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hu6R3ZnOdY&list=RD-hu6R3ZnOdY&start_radio=1

Mariam Shengelia, Georgia
Song: Freedom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3wu0dUNd4c

Book, USA: Truth and Lies: What People Are Really Thinking
https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-People-Really-Thinking/dp/1443452092

Book, UK: Truth and Lies: What People Are Really Thinking
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Truth-Lies-People-Really-Thinking-ebook/dp/B072L52J3D

The Behavior Panel on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheBehaviorPanel/videos

TEDx Mark Bowden, The Importance of Being Inauthentic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zpf8H_Dd40

The King Who Never Was, Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/title/81495974

Bradley reviews Azerbaijan, Estonia, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, & Switzerland on the EuroWhat Podcast:
https://www.eurowhat.com/262

The Musical Remix of Bradley's Espresso Macchiato rant from the EuroWhat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLQVq95PIwI

]]> In this episode, Bradley is joined by body language expert and author Mark Bowden (The Behavior Panel) to break down performances from Sweden, Estonia, Georgia, Austria, and the United Kingdom. They also take a closer look at Martin Österdahl’s body language — and his choice of Rolex.

Links:

Martin gets booed at Eurovision 2024 while delivering his tag line “we’re good to go” (30 seconds):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMd0BAyu8wk

Martin Osterdahl's Watch:
https://www.shutterstock.com/editorial/image-editorial/martin-%C3%B6sterdahl-eurovision-toppchefen-%C3%A4r-nybliven-debutf%C3%B6rfattare-med-8500433cf

Artist: Johannes Pietsch "JJ", Austria
Song: Wasted Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ieSTNpxvio

Artist: KAJ, Sweden
Song: Bara bada bastu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIvtyzCYJDg

Tommy Cash, Estonia
Song: Espresso Macchiato
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHt5f8hUei4

Remember Monday, United Kingdom
Song: What the Hell Just Happened
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hu6R3ZnOdY&list=RD-hu6R3ZnOdY&start_radio=1

Mariam Shengelia, Georgia
Song: Freedom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3wu0dUNd4c

Book, USA: Truth and Lies: What People Are Really Thinking
https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-People-Really-Thinking/dp/1443452092

Book, UK: Truth and Lies: What People Are Really Thinking
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Truth-Lies-People-Really-Thinking-ebook/dp/B072L52J3D

The Behavior Panel on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheBehaviorPanel/videos

TEDx Mark Bowden, The Importance of Being Inauthentic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zpf8H_Dd40

The King Who Never Was, Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/title/81495974

Bradley reviews Azerbaijan, Estonia, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, & Switzerland on the EuroWhat Podcast:
https://www.eurowhat.com/262

The Musical Remix of Bradley's Espresso Macchiato rant from the EuroWhat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLQVq95PIwI

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