The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews
The EuroWhat? PodcastThe Eurowhat? Podcast launched in 2018 and features two Americans (Ben Smith and Mike McComb) attempting to make sense of the Eurovision Song Contest. The show tracks national selections and artist announcements, breaks down each year’s songs with a diverse array of guests, and dives into the 65+ years of contest history using Eurovision as a lens to analyze what’s happening in pop culture and the... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 308 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusicMusic History | |||
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What is "Camp"? In 1964, literary critic Susan Sontag investigated this question in her culture-defining essay "Notes on Camp". We discuss how the concept of Camp applies to Eurovision, other forms of pop culture, and our day-to-day lives.
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Better late than never: let’s talk about Eurovision 2026. We’ll discuss what happened in Vienna, what this means for the Contest going forward, and share our post-confetti plans. Also: BULGARIA?!
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Spain has been ride-or-die for Eurovision since debuting in 1961. In this episode, we’ll be taking a look at how Spain’s original approach to the Contest may have informed their decision to not attend the festivities in Vienna for the first time in 6... more
Eurovision is an expensive enterprise, and the Netherlands has been one of the Contest’s largest financial supporters. In this episode, we’ll be taking a look at the financial impact of Netherland’s absence from Eurovision 2026.
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This is the best produced Eurovision podcast I’ve listened to. I love how clearly they annotate the episodes and the different sections of each episode. The hosts get silly and annoying at times but that’s Eurovision for you I guess.
Apple Podcasts5anastasb
United Statesa year ago - Fun and irreverent
Great podcast to listen to on the run up to Eurovision
Apple Podcasts5amity1976United States3 years ago - Essential Listening!
This year was my first Eurovision song contest and honestly without these guys I would’ve showed up to the party so uninformed. You all helped me seem like I know what I was doing in front of my European friends! And because of that I had a blast watching your vision and I look forward to listening to your podcast for years to come as well as watching Eurovision every year! Jah jah ding dong on!
Apple Podcasts5JcoughlinUnited States5 years ago - Great Eurovision podcast!!!
I am an Spanish eurofan leaving in Las Vegas. I’ve been following Eurovisión since I was 10 years old. My first Eurovisión memory is Jerusalem 1979. I listen to several Eurovision podcast (in English and in Spanish) and this is one of the best.
Apple Podcasts5JosedelcuraUnited States5 years ago - A joy to listen to
These guys are so fun and their enthusiasm and love of the contest is infectious. Great to hear two Americans speaking about our favourite music event in this way. Very easy on the ear and a joy to listen to.
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United Kingdom6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #20 |  Netherlands/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #47 |  Austria/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #116 |  Ireland/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #159 | Netherlands/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #171 |  Russia/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  Israel/Music/Music Commentary |
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Two American hosts provide data-driven, opinionated commentary on the Eurovision Song Contest, covering national selections, artist announcements, and yearly contest dynamics. Episodes mix sharp critique of staging, voting patterns, and production choices with personal anecdotes, historical context, and guest appearances that span decades of Eurovision history. The show leans into analysis, governance debates, and media coverage around the contest, while keeping a casual, humorous tone that makes complex Eurovision ecosystems approachable for fans and industry listeners alike. A notable strength is the duo's consistent, long-form roundtable format that threads performance critique with broader pop culture signals, making it useful for liste... more
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