Eurovangelists

We’ve reached the last national final of Eurovision Asia with Cambodia’s Finest Voice! There were some tech issues to contend with, but also some great songs, including our 11th and final addition to ESC Asia’s lineup! Listen to find out who they’re sending: maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

To all our backers, we've got SCARY MOVIE PICKS in this month's But Enough About Eurovision Already! Old faves and new are selected by all three Eurovangelists, but most especially our own Maestro of Terror, Oscar Montoya. If you're not yet a backer, it's easy to become one! maximumfun.org/join/

We’re closing in on the final lineup of Eurovision Asia songs, as we add three songs to the roster this week with Nepal, Malaysia, and Mongolia! There’s a lot for Eurovision fans to enjoy this week, especially of you don’t skip the interval acts in Mongolia: maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Two new Eurovision Asia tunes this week with The Voice of Bangladesh and The Sound of Vietnam wrapping last week! We’re all bowled over by Toc Tien’s talent, but lulled into a trance by the overwhelmingly chill vibes of Bangladeshi popular music. Check it out! maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

Eurovision Asia coverage continues with Laos and Thailand this week! The host country puts on a great show that feels, dare we say… like Eurovision? Ballads, bops and bonkers songs await you at Thailand’s Chosen One. Check it out: maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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”

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...

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...

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

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.

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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

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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...

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...

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...

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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...