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The Silver Signal Award-winning podcast about the greatest competition in the history of the world, the Eurovision Song Contest! New episodes every Thursday on Maximum Fun maximumfun.org/podcasts/eurovangeli…

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 29/09/2026

Backers of the show might want to be careful, as three HOT TAKES have just dropped in the latest episode of But Enough About Eurovision Already. Jeremy pours one out for a beloved genre, Dimitry reminds us all of Serleena and Oscar urges the aspiring pop princesses out there to take the L...

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 24/09/2026

You may notice a distinct lack of Dimitry Pompée this week, which we’ve tried to make up for by adding @worldvishawn.bsky.social in his place! We talk about his new Eurovision gig with the CBC and some of the most abysmal performances in ESC’s history. Check it out: maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 137: (Some of) The Worst Performances in Eurovision

The Eurovangelists are joined by the CBC’s own Worldvishawn to talk about some of the worst showings ever in the ESC.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 17/09/2026

Ireland's earned this episode about Irish ESC entries, as they won our New Big Five t-shirt contest! We await their return someday, but we also support RTE's decision to keep boycotting the contest into 2027. Check out their many great contributions over the years! maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 136: Ireland’s Eurovision Songs | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists discuss some of Ireland’s Eurovision songs with special guest host Mel Hardy.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 10/09/2026

Korea’s Next Wave is here, and while there’s plenty to enjoy from this efficient National final, we were all expecting more panache from the home of K Pop. Sarah Claspell joins us to talk through the sounds and the surprise reappearance of the American Song Contest? maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 135: Eurovision Asia - Korea’s Next Wave | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists discuss the songs of the South Korean national final, Korea’s Next Wave, with Sarah Claspell (Brooklyn 99).

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 03/09/2026

Philippine Selection Night has given us another song for Eurovision Asia, and they had some serious bops… and some serious flops. Thankfully the whole show was a good time, so listen to this week’s ep to find out whose vocals were maybe not up to par: maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 134: Eurovision Asia - Philippine Selection Night | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists discuss the songs of Philippine Selection Night with Kevin Rivera.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 25/08/2026

The August episode of But Enough About Eurovision Already is out now for backers - we’re sharing the songs we’ve been playing all summer long! Other topics addressed: AI music, the challenge of being an artist for decades, and Rebecca Black’s “Friday”

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 20/08/2026

You know, we just wanted to make a nice, simple episode about new songs by 2026 ESC artists, and then we got a year’s worth of EBU news in one day. But our fabulous guest Irene White (Superstore) is a trooper and has lots to say about BOTH! Check it out: maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 132: Songs from Eurovision’s Class of 2026 | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists discuss the new EBU rules and songs from this year’s class of performers with Irene White (Superstore).

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 13/08/2026

The songs have been thoroughly listened to, your votes have been tabulated, and the winners of the 80s & 90s have now been ranked! How did your favorite stack up? Listen to this week’s episode and find out! maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 131: Ranking 80s & 90s Eurovision Winners, Pt. 3 | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists rank the winners of Eurovision from 1980 to 1999 alongside the listeners’ favorites.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 06/08/2026

We’re on to the 90s in our look back at the Eurovision winners! Ireland’s everywhere you look, but what’s the connection with a Broadway legend? Listen and find out! (Or check our IG, Dimitry made a reel) maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 130: Ranking 80s & 90s Eurovision Winners, Pt. 2 | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists listen to all the winning songs from the contest from 1990 to 1999.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 30/07/2026

In these long days before the 2027 Eurovision season officially kicks off again in September, we're looking back and ranking the winners of the 80s & 90s in a three part series! This week, we're starting off by listening to the power-ballad heavy winners from 1980-89: maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 129: Ranking 80s & 90s Eurovision Winners, Pt. 1 | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists listen to all the winning songs from the contest from 1980 to 1989.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 29/07/2026

HOURS of deeply inessential musings on non-Eurovision topics await you!

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 28/07/2026

A new episode of But Enough About Eurovision Already is up for backers! Let’s just say this month’s episode really hit a home run with Oscar, as it’s now his goal to never touch(down) the topic again! Three points.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 24/07/2026

Our own Dimitry Pompée joins @maximumfilmpodcast.bsky.social to talk about the Greek event of the summer - no, not Akylas's Ferto performance! It's Christopher Nolan's film, The Odyssey!

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 23/07/2026

If you ever wanted us to talk about a confused, slapdash Eurovision, here’s your chance: it’s the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest, and boy is it a mess. We’re joined by the delightful Corin Wells as we dive into this sloppy but still fun ESC. maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 128: Eurovision 1991 Recap | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists recap the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest in Rome, Italy with special guest Corin Wells.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 16/07/2026

Temperatures are up all over but the Eurovangelists are staying cool with another Eurovision summer playlist! Find out what we picked and what our fabulous guest Jessica Lowe thinks of them: maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 127: Another Eurovangelists Summer Playlist | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists put together another summer playlist with special guest Jessica Lowe (Minx, The Righteous Gemstones).

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 09/07/2026

Some countries swing for the fences at Eurovision, and that means sometimes they strike out and sometimes they hit a home run. This week, we're talking Bulgaria's Eurovision history, both the highs (BANGARANGA) and lows (DJ Take Me Away). Ep out now on all platforms! maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 126: Bulgaria’s Boom & Bust Eurovision History

The Eurovangelists look at the highs and lows of Bulgaria’s participation in the ESC over the years.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 02/07/2026

Our fabulous backers unlocked a gift for all of you on this holiday week - instead of us taking the week off, we're putting last year's BoCo in the main feed! Enjoy our take on the Biblical disco musical, The Apple, with special guest, @aduralde.bsky.social: maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 125: The Apple (1980) | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists watch the 1980 Biblical disco rock musical film, The Apple, with Alonso Duralde of Maximum Film.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 30/06/2026

Hey all you fabulous Eurovangelists backers out there - there’s a brand new episode of But Enough About Eurovision Already available for you to listen to! We continue the thread from last month’s drinks episode to talk about one of our all-consuming passions: food. Bon appetit!

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 25/06/2026

Canada Day rapidly approaches, and in honor of that holiday, we’ve complied a list of Canadians in Eurovision (who aren’t Celine) with the help of Alex of @esc101podcast.bsky.social! Learn about the ESC competitors who hail from the many provinces of Canada: maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 124: Canadians in Eurovision (who aren’t Celine)

The Eurovangelists discuss Canadians in Eurovision along with Alex of the ESC101 podcast.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 18/06/2026

Tomorrow's Juneteenth here in America, and that means it's time for a(nother) Juneteenth episode of Eurovangelists! We're joined by the absolutely fantastic @danielleradford.bsky.social for this look at even more great (and some just okay) Black artists in the ESC: maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 123: A(nother) Eurovangelists Juneteenth | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists celebrate Black artists in Eurovision in honor of Juneteenth alongside Danielle Radford of Tights and Fights.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 15/06/2026

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Pop Heist @popheist.com · 15/06/2026

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 11/06/2026

Happy Pride! While there are obviously many acts we could highlight for this episode, we picked a few trailblazers to have a kiki about with @kikibabsofficial.bsky.social! So take a listen and celebrate these ESC icons: maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 122: Underrated LGBTQI+ Moments in Eurovision | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists are joined by UK drag queen Kiki Babs to talk notable LGBTQI+ moments in Eurovision.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 04/06/2026

It’s not uncommon to be down in the dumps after the euphoria of the Grand Final, so we’ve got Frank, President of @ogaeireland.bsky.social sitting in to talk about how to battle post-Eurovision depression, and Amsterdam’s Het Grote Songfestivalfeest. Check it out! maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 121: Post-Eurovision Depression? Try Het Grote Songfestivalfeest! | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists combat post-Eurovision depression by discussing last year’s Het Grote Songfestivalfeest in Amsterdam.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 28/05/2026

Grab a drink and take your seat, the 2026 Eurovangies are about to begin! Our yearly awards ceremony for the best and worst (*cough*hosts*cough*) of 2026 is finally here: maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 120: The 2026 Eurovangie Awards | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists hand out their yearly awards to the participants of Eurovision 2026.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 27/05/2026

Dimitry's filed his report from his time in Vienna with our friends from @popheist.com, so head on over and support some real pop-culture journalism made by 100% real humans popheist.com/eurovision-v...

Hope Springs Eternal in Vienna: A Eurovision Tour Diary - Pop Heist

Eurovangelist podcast co-host Dimitry Pompee relives his week in Vienna covering this year's controversial Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 21/05/2026

And that's another year on the books for the Eurovision Song Contest! Our recap of our immediate thoughts about this year's contest is now up, with our awards episode, the Eurovangies, arriving next week. Enjoy, and until then, BANGARANGA BANGARANGA BANGARANGA maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 119: Eurovision Recap 2026 | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists discuss the results of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 17/05/2026

We completely failed to predict the winner (as usual) but congratulations to Dara of Bulgaria!! Sofia 2027!!!

Dara, the Bulgarian singer and winner of Eurovision 2026

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Dave Holmes @daveholmes.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Okay I’m starting a Substack and I am still figuring out what it IS, but what it is right now is a good place to drop a Eurovision primer for the American and Eurocurious. It’s going to be a hot one this year. substack.com/@glueguy/not...

Your Guide To The Most Dramatic Eurovision Grand Final EVER PROBABLY

Dial in your signature spritz, because the world’s most shittering glitshow is BACK

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 14/05/2026

We’re doing a bit of counter programming this week, eschewing our usual predictions episode for an episode all about songs that embody the hopeful optimism and pan-European unity of Eurovision. Thanks to our listener Sam for kicking things off! maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 118: The Spirit of Eurovision 2026 | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists talk about songs that evoke the spirit of Eurovision ahead of the 2026 Grand Final.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 12/05/2026

We're once again partnering with our pals at @popheist.com to give you an explainer & guide to all the songs in this year's comeptition, just in time for Semi 1, so if you're watching this year, happy Eurovision week everyone!

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 07/05/2026

Thank you to all of you wonderful backers - we truly value your support. But we’ve got Eurovision to talk about, so we’re talking once more with the delightful @tobsonhelsinki.eurosky.social about Udo Jürgens, the greatest Austrian ESC competitor of all time. maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 117: Udo Jürgens, Austria’s Eurovision GOAT | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists talk about the life & music of Udo Jürgens, the all-time greatest Austrian Eurovision artist.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 04/05/2026

It’s the final day to get our MFD exclusive anti-EBU enamel keychain! There’s other perks to signing up during the drive as well, but obviously the keychain is the real draw. Only takes a few moments via the link below! maximumfun.org/joineurovang...

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 01/05/2026

Watch the finale with Jeremy & Oscar, and if you're at the live show, let us know you're a fan! We'll have a few special items on hand...

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 30/04/2026

To any Bay Area fans of Estonian folk, this is a must!

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 30/04/2026

We’re joined once again by pop music royalty @daveholmes.bsky.social to talk our personal Top 10 songs from this season. We’ve all got different opinions, but there’s some obvious consensus and some surprising divergences as well! Take a listen: maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 116: Top Ten Times Four Times Two | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists compare their top ten lists for this year’s competition with special guest Dave Holmes.

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AmandaTheHerder @amandatheherder.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 23/04/2026

It’s the #MaxFunDrive and we’re talking this year’s music videos alongside @itsescben.bsky.social! As it turns out, four ESC fans can still find *some* consensus on both what they love and what they can’t stand - but let us know if you disagree! maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 115: Music Video Recap 2026 | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists are joined by itsESCBen to talk about this year’s crop of music videos.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 16/04/2026

This week, we have the honor of interviewing the simply divine Daniela Simmons, Switzerland’s competitor and the second place finisher of ESC 1986! Daniela gives us the whole story about her journey to Eurovision and the love story that bloomed throughout it all! maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 114: Daniela Simmons of ESC 1986 | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists interview musician & composer Daniela Simmons, Switzerland’s competitor from Eurovision 1986.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 09/04/2026

We’re joined by the hilarious @vornietom.bsky.social to talk about the VERY of its time ESC 1986 in honor of its 40 year anniversary. Pop on your biggest shoulder pads, tease up your wall of hair and take a listen, won’t you? maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 113: Eurovision 1986 Recap | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists discuss the 1986 Eurovision Song Contest with special guest Siobhan Thompson (Dimension 20, Adam Ruins Everything).

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Brett White @brettwhite.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 02/04/2026

Why let boycotting Eurovision stop your National final? We’re heading back to Benidorm Fest with our good friends the Eurovisionphiles for some authentic Spanish commentary on this year’s show. Check it out! maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 112: Benidorm Fest 2026 | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists discuss Spain’s Benidorm Fest 2026 with the hosts of the Eurovisionphiles podcast.

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Pop Heist @popheist.com · 01/04/2026

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Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 01/04/2026

Very excited to announce the new direction for Eurovangelists: we’re changing our focus to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, effective immediately! No doubt this will be an even more fun and exciting topic for three of us to discuss for years to come!

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 26/03/2026

We’re taking a minute to answer listener postcards about this year’s National final season while these questions are still relevant (save for one extremely delayed postcard). Plus, a response to the most important question of all: can a dog compete in Eurovision? maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 111: Priority Postcards 2026 | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists answer recent questions from fans about the 2026 national final season.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 24/03/2026

Hey all you fabulous Eurovangelists backers out there: we’ve got a brand new episode of But Enough About Eurovision Already out today! We talk about our various non-Eurovision obsessions, and while some make sense based on the host, others are trickier to predict…

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 19/03/2026

We’re lassoing all this year’s internal selections for a round up: Karin Björklund of the 12p podcast from Sweden joins us to talk them through along with a special call-in appearance from @ellahubber.bsky.social weighing in on the UK entry! maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 110: Internal Selection Round Up 2026 | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists discuss this year’s internal selections with Karin Björklund, host of the 12p podcast.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 12/03/2026

We’ve made it to the end of national final season at long last, thanks to the help of @worldvishawn.bsky.social! We’ve got the skinny on the finals from Romania, San Marino, Poland, Sweden and Portugal, and oh baby do we have opinions. Take a listen here! maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 109: Super Saturday 2026, ft. Boy George | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists discuss the 2026 national finals of Romania, San Marino, Poland, Sweden and Portugal.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 05/03/2026

Hoo boy: it was a loooong weekend for national finals. We cover SIX of them, including Lithuania, Norway, Finland, Serbia, Germany, and Italy. Listen to our slow descent into madness (aka Sanremo): maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Episode 108: Super Saturday 2026, Round Two | Maximum Fun

The Eurovangelists discuss the 2026 national finals of Lithuania, Norway, Finland, Serbia, Germany and Italy.

Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.com · 28/02/2026

A day full of National final action! Find all the links to your favorites thanks to the fine folks at @eurovisionworld.com using the URL below, but careful with that click if you want to avoid spoilers! eurovisionworld.com

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Eurovisionworld | Eurovision News • Odds • Songs • Results

All the Eurovision news. Results, Voting, Points & Lyrics for all the songs in Eurovision history. Eurovision Odds & Bets predicts who will win Eurovision