web02.fireside.fm Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:51:29 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Eurovision Song Context - Episodes Tagged with “Eurovision Staging” https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/tags/eurovision%20staging Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -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 84: Eurovision 2026: This Feels Off- with Mark Bowden https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/84 455f520a-0b7f-4494-82a2-e5149000b1b5 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Bradley Dalton-Oates full Bradley Dalton-Oates Bradley is joined by Mark Bowden to break down key Eurovision 2026 entries through a body language lens. Together, they analyze the UK’s “Look Mum No Computer,” Senhit’s star-powered “Superstar” (and whether bringing in Boy George can succeed where Flo Rida didn’t), and the current front-runners from France and Finland. They explore what performers signal on stage, why some acts connect instantly, and how confidence, authenticity, and staging can make or break a result. 1:08:51 no Episode References United Kingdom – Look Mum No Computer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niMKvJ-Itq8 San Marino – Senhit (Adrenalina, Live 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQe-fQSFxg San Marino – Senhit ‘Superstar’ (National Performance 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQe-fQSFxg Boy George – ‘Miss Me Blind’ (see approx. 1:07:12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkDWe3xS718 France – Monroe ‘Regarde !’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujoCYrvvTYQ Finland – Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen ‘Liekinheitin’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bfwNIYb96Q Eurovision Odds: https://eurovisionworld.com/odds/eurovision Episode 66, Mark talks ESC 2025: https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/?page=2 Episodes 38/19, Mark talks ESC 2024: https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/?page=4 Boy George Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EgT39WsFf0&t=13s Mark Bowden Official site: https://truthplane.com/ Mark's Truth and Lies: What People Are Really Thinking https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-People-Really-Thinking-ebook/dp/B072L52J3D/ref=sr11?crid=3W19IBJF1NRZK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gg3FDkL8MMtgU7OW-lBvDDi4pT47WY8dCZwgx1HxlIb5pGIsIFV6tA1NDyswSQia-F94q14CLEsOAH839MdIPI9eRDgDHanfTYk6oaLjTM.Ziln-trJvfT61cPzwGZwpGvG5g-3iAzjXHn8W6v3CsI&dibtag=se&keywords=mark+bowden+book%2C+truth+and+lies&qid=1776132760&sprefix=mark+bowden+book%2C+truth+and+lie%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1 Eurovision 2026, Eurovision Song Contest, Eurovision podcast, Eurovision analysis, Eurovision performance, Eurovision staging, Eurovision body language, body language in performance, nonverbal communication, Mark Bowden, human behavior, reading people, stage presence, performance psychology, audience perception, jury vs televote, Eurovision predictions, Eurovision insights, why performances succeed, live performance analysis, communication and behavior, signals and perception, Eurovision contestants 2026 Episode References

United Kingdom – Look Mum No Computer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niMKvJ-Itq8

San Marino – Senhit (Adrenalina, Live 2021):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQe-fQSFxg

San Marino – Senhit ‘Superstar’ (National Performance 2026):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQe-fQSFxg

Boy George – ‘Miss Me Blind’ (see approx. 1:07:12):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkDWe3xS718

France – Monroe ‘Regarde !’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujoCYrvvTYQ

Finland – Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen ‘Liekinheitin’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bfwNIYb96Q

Eurovision Odds:
https://eurovisionworld.com/odds/eurovision

Episode 66, Mark talks ESC 2025:
https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/?page=2

Episodes 38/19, Mark talks ESC 2024:
https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/?page=4

Boy George Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EgT39WsFf0&t=13s

Mark Bowden

Official site:
https://truthplane.com/

Mark's Truth and Lies: What People Are Really Thinking
https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-People-Really-Thinking-ebook/dp/B072L52J3D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3W19IBJF1NRZK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gg3FDkL8MMtgU7OW_-lBvDDi4pT47WY8dCZwgx1HxlIb5pGIsIFV6tA1NDyswSQia-F94q14CLEsOAH839MdIPI9eRDgDHanfTYk6oaLjTM.Ziln-trJvfT61cPzwGZwpGvG5g-3iAzjXHn8W6v3CsI&dib_tag=se&keywords=mark+bowden+book%2C+truth+and+lies&qid=1776132760&sprefix=mark+bowden+book%2C+truth+and+lie%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1

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United Kingdom – Look Mum No Computer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niMKvJ-Itq8

San Marino – Senhit (Adrenalina, Live 2021):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQe-fQSFxg

San Marino – Senhit ‘Superstar’ (National Performance 2026):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQe-fQSFxg

Boy George – ‘Miss Me Blind’ (see approx. 1:07:12):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkDWe3xS718

France – Monroe ‘Regarde !’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujoCYrvvTYQ

Finland – Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen ‘Liekinheitin’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bfwNIYb96Q

Eurovision Odds:
https://eurovisionworld.com/odds/eurovision

Episode 66, Mark talks ESC 2025:
https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/?page=2

Episodes 38/19, Mark talks ESC 2024:
https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/?page=4

Boy George Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EgT39WsFf0&t=13s

Mark Bowden

Official site:
https://truthplane.com/

Mark's Truth and Lies: What People Are Really Thinking
https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-People-Really-Thinking-ebook/dp/B072L52J3D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3W19IBJF1NRZK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gg3FDkL8MMtgU7OW_-lBvDDi4pT47WY8dCZwgx1HxlIb5pGIsIFV6tA1NDyswSQia-F94q14CLEsOAH839MdIPI9eRDgDHanfTYk6oaLjTM.Ziln-trJvfT61cPzwGZwpGvG5g-3iAzjXHn8W6v3CsI&dib_tag=se&keywords=mark+bowden+book%2C+truth+and+lies&qid=1776132760&sprefix=mark+bowden+book%2C+truth+and+lie%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1

]]> Episode 83: Love It or Side Eye: Eurovision 2026 Breakdown with Russ https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/83 90df2dc7-4558-4379-9ead-5db2fd8fb12a Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 Bradley Dalton-Oates full Bradley Dalton-Oates In this episode, Bradley is joined by Russ from EuroRiffs to go song-by-song through the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 lineup. With minimal editing and maximum honesty, they react to this year’s entries using their “love it, hate it, or side eye” framework. They discuss standout tracks like Greece’s “Ferto,” question whether big ballads like Australia’s “Eclipse” can land, and debate which songs risk being repetitive, forgettable, or carried entirely by staging. Along the way, they get into jury vs televote dynamics, qualification chances, and why some entries feel unmistakably Eurovision, while others could come from anywhere. Early predictions, strong opinions, and a few disagreements included. 1:12:19 no Bradley is joined by Russ from EuroRiffs to break down the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 lineup. No fluff, no over-editing, just real reactions. Songs: Why Greece’s “Ferto” (Akylas) is a top contender Mixed reactions to Australia’s Delta Goodrem and big ballads this year Whether songs like Estonia, Norway, and Armenia have enough to qualify The ongoing debate around lyrics vs performance vs staging Why some entries feel “very Eurovision”… and others feel like they could come from anywhere Which songs risk getting lost in the semi-finals—and which might sneak through Plus: staging worries, jury vs televote dynamics, and early predictions for who could land top 5—or miss the final entirely. 🎵 Songs Covered in This Episode Sarah Engels – “Fire” https://www.youtube.com/results?searchquery=Sarah+Engels+Fire+Eurovision+2026 🇫🇷 France Monroe – “Regarde !” https://www.youtube.com/results?searchquery=Monroe+Regarde+Eurovision+2026 🇨🇾 Cyprus Antigoni – “Jalla” https://www.youtube.com/results?searchquery=Antigoni+Jalla+Eurovision+2026 🇧🇬 Bulgaria Dara – “Bangaranga” https://www.youtube.com/results?searchquery=Dara+Bangaranga 🇫🇮 Finland Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen – “Liekinheitin” https://www.youtube.com/results?searchquery=Liekinheitin+Eurovision+2026 🇺🇦 Ukraine Leléka – “Ridnym” https://www.youtube.com/results?searchquery=Leleka+Ridnym 🇵🇹 Portugal Bandidos do Cante – “Rosa” https://www.youtube.com/results?searchquery=Bandidos+do+Cante+Rosa 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Look Mum No Computer – “Eins, Zwei, Drei” https://www.youtube.com/results?searchquery=Look+Mum+No+Computer+Eins+Zwei+Drei Eurovision 2026, Eurovision Song Contest, Eurovision podcast, Eurovision review, Eurovision reactions, Eurovision analysis, Eurovision songs 2026, Eurovision favorites, Eurovision predictions, Eurovision semi final, Eurovision final, Eurovision staging, Eurovision jury vs televote, Akylas Ferto, Greece Eurovision 2026, Delta Goodrem Eclipse, Australia Eurovision 2026, Vanilla Ninja Too Epic to Be True, Estonia Eurovision 2026, Jonas Lovv Ya Ya Ya, Norway Eurovision 2026, Simon Paloma Rumba, Armenia Eurovision 2026, Alexandra Capitanescu Choke Me, Romania Eurovision 2026, Felicia My System, Sweden Eurovision 2026, Sarah Engels Fire, Germany Eurovision 2026, Monroe Regarde, France Eurovision 2026, Antigoni Jalla, Cyprus Eurovision 2026, Dara Bangaranga, Bulgaria Eurovision 2026, Liekinheitin Finland Eurovision, Leleka Ridnym, Ukraine Eurovision 2026, Bandidos do Cante Rosa, Portugal Eurovision 2026, Look Mum No Computer Eins Zwei Drei, United Kingdom Eurovision 2026 Bradley is joined by Russ from EuroRiffs to break down the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 lineup. No fluff, no over-editing, just real reactions.

Songs:

Why Greece’s “Ferto” (Akylas) is a top contender
Mixed reactions to Australia’s Delta Goodrem and big ballads this year
Whether songs like Estonia, Norway, and Armenia have enough to qualify
The ongoing debate around lyrics vs performance vs staging
Why some entries feel “very Eurovision”… and others feel like they could come from anywhere
Which songs risk getting lost in the semi-finals—and which might sneak through

Plus: staging worries, jury vs televote dynamics, and early predictions for who could land top 5—or miss the final entirely.

🎵 Songs Covered in This Episode

Sarah Engels – “Fire”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Sarah+Engels+Fire+Eurovision+2026
🇫🇷 France
Monroe – “Regarde !”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Monroe+Regarde+Eurovision+2026
🇨🇾 Cyprus
Antigoni – “Jalla”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Antigoni+Jalla+Eurovision+2026
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Dara – “Bangaranga”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Dara+Bangaranga
🇫🇮 Finland
Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen – “Liekinheitin”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Liekinheitin+Eurovision+2026
🇺🇦 Ukraine
Leléka – “Ridnym”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Leleka+Ridnym
🇵🇹 Portugal
Bandidos do Cante – “Rosa”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Bandidos+do+Cante+Rosa
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Look Mum No Computer – “Eins, Zwei, Drei”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Look+Mum+No+Computer+Eins+Zwei+Drei

]]> Bradley is joined by Russ from EuroRiffs to break down the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 lineup. No fluff, no over-editing, just real reactions.

Songs:

Why Greece’s “Ferto” (Akylas) is a top contender
Mixed reactions to Australia’s Delta Goodrem and big ballads this year
Whether songs like Estonia, Norway, and Armenia have enough to qualify
The ongoing debate around lyrics vs performance vs staging
Why some entries feel “very Eurovision”… and others feel like they could come from anywhere
Which songs risk getting lost in the semi-finals—and which might sneak through

Plus: staging worries, jury vs televote dynamics, and early predictions for who could land top 5—or miss the final entirely.

🎵 Songs Covered in This Episode

Sarah Engels – “Fire”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Sarah+Engels+Fire+Eurovision+2026
🇫🇷 France
Monroe – “Regarde !”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Monroe+Regarde+Eurovision+2026
🇨🇾 Cyprus
Antigoni – “Jalla”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Antigoni+Jalla+Eurovision+2026
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Dara – “Bangaranga”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Dara+Bangaranga
🇫🇮 Finland
Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen – “Liekinheitin”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Liekinheitin+Eurovision+2026
🇺🇦 Ukraine
Leléka – “Ridnym”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Leleka+Ridnym
🇵🇹 Portugal
Bandidos do Cante – “Rosa”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Bandidos+do+Cante+Rosa
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Look Mum No Computer – “Eins, Zwei, Drei”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Look+Mum+No+Computer+Eins+Zwei+Drei

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