In this episode, we celebrate women, history, and a birthday.With “It’s like… woman, you know, like… Woman!” as our theme, we discuss Australia’s “Technicolour”, Azerbaijan’s “Mata Hari” and Russia’s “Russian Woman”.Recommendations/References:• “Class of 2013” by Mitski > https://youtu.be/4y0O7gAQEFU• “Drunk Walk Home” by Mitski > https://youtu.be/5F_k5uBnYGo• Billy on the Street: Lightning Round > https://youtu.be/bzDlS6JPUtE• “Agora” (2009), starring Rachel Weisz as Hypatia• “How Sad, How Lonely” by Connie Converse > https://open.spotify.com/album/7c0VXTY2sA5f1yMaPxQqRE- “Crucified” by Army of Lovers > https://youtu.be/di18hTFTwIw

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In this episode, we hold a candlelight vigil for Jim Steinman, talk about the politics of our neighborhood dog park, and, at long last: with the help of our personal trauma, we figure out a way to solve music.With “(blank) is (blank)” as our theme, we discuss Latvia’s “The Moon is Rising”, Portugal’s “Love Is On My Side” and Bulgaria’s “Growing Up Is Getting Old”.Recommended viewing:- “You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth” by Meat Loaf > https://youtu.be/_wO8toxinoc

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In this episode, we make uninformed statements about engaging in dance crazes, the origins of the phrase “Girl Power” and reality television dating programs.With “Stir Crazy” as our theme, we discuss Lithuania’s “Discoteque”, Serbia’s “Loco Loco”, Israel’s “Set Me Free” and the Czech Republic’s “Omaga”.Recommended viewing:- “The Sound of C” by The Confettis (Belgian New Beat) > https://youtu.be/XkiKx81sf_c- This incredible video of Hurricane laughing > https://twitter.com/ESCvid/status/134131497890161869

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In this episode, Mira finds an irreconcilable grievance that may stay with her for the rest of her life. After that, we get nostalgic.With “In Case You Haven’t Noticed, I’m Weird. I’m A Weirdo. I Don’t Fit In. And I Don’t Want To Fit In. Have You Ever Seen Me Without This Stupid Song? That’s Weird.” as our theme, we discuss Germany’s “I Don't Feel Hate”, France’s “Voilà” and Italy’s “Zitti e buoni”.

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In this episode, Mira attempts to flip the script but arrives woefully under-prepared.With “I Drive A Lovely Road” as our theme, we discuss The United Kingdom’s “Embers”, Ukraine’s “Shum” and Switzerland’s “Tout l'Univers”.Recommended viewing:• “As Your Father I Expressly Forbid It” by Lemon Demon > https://youtu.be/gea06zmMFHc

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In this episode, Mira attempts to mind her language. We overcome some old prejudices and look at three performers who may or may not outclass their songs.With “A Show for All Ages” as our theme, we discuss Malta’s “Je me casse”, Sweden’s “Voices” and Belgium’s “The Wrong Place”.Recommended viewing:• “Tommy and the Whale” by Dorléac (Geike Arnaert & Spinvis/Eric de Jong) > https://youtu.be/KkAV0rIAQss• “Zoutelande” by Geike Arnaert & BLØF > https://youtu.be/N0OLEgc-Glk• “Soldiers of Love” by Liliane St-Pierre (Belgium 1987) > https://youtu.be/TLcHl15qNGw• “Was” by Spinvis (cover of France Gall’s “Poupée de Cire, Poupée de Son”) > https://youtu.be/PYzoett4YkMFollow us on twitter @eurodivision

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On today’s episode, we join three more artists on the lonely road towards Eurovision. After talking about animated movies, ballet classes and social media, we introduce a new segment: deciding which D&D class each performer should play.With “I Walk A Lonely Road” as our theme, we discuss Ireland’s “Maps”, Albania’s “Karma” and Croatia’s “Tick Tock” Recommended viewing:• Liz Callaway talks about meeting Meg Ryan > https://youtu.be/fT7dGJ26PpEFollow us on twitter @eurodivision

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We're not afraid to get a little religious on this show. Demons and angels alike rear their heads as we explore the duality of man.With "Demons and Angels All In One Have Arrived" as our theme, we discuss Slovenia's "Amen", Austria's "Amen", Norway's "Fallen Angel" and Cyprus' "El Diablo."Recommended viewing:• "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" by Lil Nas X > https://youtu.be/6swmTBVI83k• "We Magnify Your Name" as performed by Lecresia Campbell > https://youtu.be/ZezH8D0lHFI• "I Would Do Anything for Love" by Meat Loaf > https://youtu.be/9X_ViIPA-GcFollow us on twitter @eurodivision.

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A new year has dawned! Join us as Jeroen and Mira introduce themselves anew and get ready for 2021.Jeroen lists the 'themes' that will make up this year's episodes, and Mira proceeds to make her first choice.With "Hypoglycemia" as our first theme, we discuss Romania's "Amnesia", Moldova's "Sugar" and San Marino's "Adrenalina"Recommended reading:• "Everyone Is Beautiful, and No One Is Horny" by RS Benedict > https://bloodknife.com/everyone-beautiful-no-one-horny/Follow us on twitter @eurodivision.

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Before diving into this year's hopefuls, we have some matters that need to be resolved.Follow us on twitter @eurodivision.

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