Song and Dance

The day we never thought was to come The 2021 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Michael and Rachel review the results from the final and the semi finals. Congrats to Italy. See you in Rome(?) maybe

It's been 84......no wait it's been 2 years but it feels like 84 years. The Eurovision Song Contest is finally back!!! Michael and Rachel give a review both semi finals and a short preview of the final.

Michael and Rachel are back with a preview of the second semi final of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. A lot artists from last year are here for revenge. Will the new kids stand a chance?

After some technical difficulties Michael and Rachel are back with a preview of the first semi final of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. Will the returning artists have better songs or will the new kids outshine them all. Listen and find out

Michael and Rachel are back and are looking at all the songs that got second place in their national final. 15 songs and 2 honorable mentions so many songs and so little time that we had to spilt this up into 2 parts. This is part 2

Michael and Rachel are back and are looking at all the songs that got second place in their national final. 15 songs and 2 honorable mentions so many songs and so little time that we had to spilt this up into 2 parts The second part should be released next week

*Belarus and North Macedonia pending This week Michael and Rachel take a look at the Final of Melodifestivalen and hear a preview of the UK's and San Marino's song. Keep a look out for the next episode where they hear all the songs that came in 2nd in their national final

After 6 long weeks Norway has chosen their fighter. Congrats to TIX with Fallen Angels. On the other hand Sweden is making us wait a couple of weeks more. Also in this episode we get a preview of Ireland's and Cyprus' songs for ESC 2021

*Note this episode was recorded the day before the wildcard round for Norway's Melodi Grand Prix* Michael and Rachel discus how Sweden has had a disappointing start to Mello Fest and they review the 4th and mainly the 5th semi finals of MGP. With the Final coming up next week they take extra time to review and predict who is going to represent Norway in ESC 2021 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

In this episode we look at the third semi final of Melodi Grand Prix and we can't forget about Raylee. But all of this doesn't compare to the talk about France. Rachel and mostly Michael try to plan what France can do in their performance and their music video

What's another year? That is the question Michael and Rachel ask every Sunday when they watch another year of Eurovision. Join the hosts as we travel thru time to relive the 25th contest in the Hague. Could we place those year's songs in a musical? listen to find out

In this episode we drive into the wonderful year of 1985. It was a cold May night in Sweden where Norway won their first ever contest. Michael and Rachel take you back to that night as they remember iconic songs such Turkey's song Didai didai dai. Follow us on twitter @songdancepod

Two episodes in two weeks?! We got you. In this special episode Michael interviews the hosts of the EuroWhat? podcast. How can America ruin the American Song Contest and what country they would be the head of delegation for. All this and more in this special episode of the Song and Dance podcast If you made this far consider giving us a follow on Twitter @songdancepod or email at Songdancepod@gmail.com We always open to new episode ideas.

It's 2007 and we are flying the flag for you. Revisit epic keyboard solos and of course vampires from Switzerland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ydRhwnwk-s

We are back! The song and dance podcast has a personal studio. Before we start our project restart and we have to talk about Netflix's Eurovision Movie the Story of Fire saga. From Ja Ja Ding Dong to Double Trouble we talk about it all. Big thanks to Chirs OG for the voiceover

Montana's own Jonah Prill joins the podcast once again to talk about his experience in the 2nd heat of the American Song Contest and how it was going up against legendary artists like Macy Gray. Also the most important question what was he doing with his hands during his performance on the live show. You can catch and vote for Jonah in the semi finals of the American Song Contest on NBC

The first host state for the American Song Contest. Sweet Taboo representing, the Golden Sate, California joins the podcast. The girls tells us more about their song "The Keys to the Kingdom" and how this girl group get started and how they were selected for the show. Sweet Taboo is going to be in the 5th and final heat on the American Song Contest with the song "The Keys to the Kingdom"Social Medias:@Sweettabooofficial on all platforms

Stela Cole representing, the Peach State, Georgia joins the podcast. Stele tells us more about her song "DIY" and how she went from bring a soccer player to a career as a singer. Stela is going to be in the 4th heat on the American Song Contest with the song "DIY"Stela's social media:Youtube: Stela ColeInstagram/TikTok: callmestelacole

We got them! The twins from the Grand Canyon State and our home state, Las Marias. They speak about how they got started in their family's restaurant and having to go to school by crossing the US/Mexico border everyday and more. They also tell us about their song De La Finikera and how it tells their story of being deported and their struggles behind that.You can hear their song on the 11th of May in the live show.Las Marias social medias:Youtube: lasmariaseguinoTiktok: lasmariasofficialInstagram: lasmariasmusic

Savannah Keyes representing the Beehive State, Utah joins the podcast. Savannah tells us about her song Sad Girl and how it felt having a song already on tv before the contest. Savannah is going to be in the 4th heat on the American Song Contest with the song "Sad Girl"Follow on her social medias.Youtube: Savannah KeyesInstagram, TikTok: SavannahKeyesmusic

Ni/Co representing Alabama joins the podcast before their live show. They tell us about their start playing shows for colleges to being on the American Song Contest. Ni/Co is going to be in the 3rd heat on the American Song Contest with the song "The Difference"

Riker Lynch representing Colorado joins the podcast. He gives us the details of how NBC selected him and his start from his family band R5 to his career as a solo artist. Riker is going to be in the 3rd heat on the American Song Contest with the song "Feel the love”You can find him on:YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram: Rikerlynch

In this special episode 2 artists join the podcast after their rehearsal before their live show. King Kyote, from Maine, and Chole Fredericks from North Dakota give us a preview of their songs and their thoughts on the first episode of ASC.Give them some love and follow them here: Chole Fredericks:Tiktok: @chlofreedyYoutube:  Chole FredericksKing Kyote:Tik Tok: @kingkyoteYoutube: King Kyote

Jo joins to the podcast talk about about his love for Eurovision and what he thinks about ASC and the first episode.

This Indonesian 24 year old singer/songwriter is representing Virginia on ASC in the second show on March 28. You can find Almira Spotify, Twitter, Youtube, and Instagram under Almira Zaky

Winner of 4 awards and a big favorite to win the American Song Contest. AleXa joins the Song and Dance podcast.

This is the day we all been waiting for the past 2 years. It's the American Song Contest!! and we have actual songs!!!!!! Plus we have an ESC fan interview to round out the show.

We had a big opportunity to interview an artist from the first ever American Song Contest. The fans are naming him the heartthrob of the contest. Jonah Prill, representing Montana, joins the podcast and tells us about his career in music and more about the contest and reveals the title of his song.Follow Jonah and show your support:TikTokInstagramSpotify

France, Germany, and Denmark all picked their songs this past weekend. Along with Sweden giving away their final 4 spots for the final. Michael and Rachel give their views on the 3 songs that are going to Eurovision and the top 3 favorites to win Melodifestivalen. Also give some insight on the upcoming American Song Contest

A break from the 80s. Michael and Rachel caught up on Melodi Grand Prix 2022 as we head into the bulk of the national final season

Another one from the archives. 1983 the first time Germany hosted and the last time Luxemburg won. Don't worry we also reviewed Turkey's entry "Opera" one of the greatest songs from Turkey

We are back. Rejoice. Over the past few months we watched all of the 80s some of it for the first time. Some files were lost due to technical difficulties. But 1982 from Harrogate survived. Enjoy! Can't wait to post more of the surviving episodes

Now that France won can we "imagine" that they are going to care in Rotterdam? It was a COVID contest will we see something similar for 2021? All those questions and more will be discussed in this episode. Also a review of the 2020 JESC.

Just in time JESC 2020. Michael and Rachel take a look at this year's countries. All 12 of them!!! If you haven't follow the show on Twitter we will be live tweeting the show. Follow @songdancepod

The marathon of past JESC continues. In the episode we explore the 2009 JESC. Find out why Michael has a dislike of Armenia's song and how Rachel thinks all countries should song in an imaginary language Join in on the fun by following us on Twitter: @SongdancePod

Junior Eurovision is around the corner.. So old JESC shows on the ticket. In this episode Michael and Rachel talk about the 2007 Junior Eurovision and as a bonus they also watched the documentary on the contest.

This is it! Our final review episode for now. Is the UK good and how France's song compare Estonia? Is it as cringe-worthy? Also this will be the last episode for now. With the pandemic and stay-at-home orders we can't record as we use to and we don't have the equipment to record at home we hope you understand. We will come back strong!Get in touch: songdancepod@gmail.com

In this episode we review the second half of the Second Semi final......well at least what was the second semi final. Just in time for Eurovision Week. Stay tune for our review for the Big 5 and the Netherlands on FridayGet in touch: songdancepod@gmail.com

In this episode we review the first half of the Second Semi final......well at least what was the second semi final. Just in time for Eurovision Week. Stay tune for the second half on Wednesday and our review for the Big 5 and the Netherlands on FridayGet in touch: songdancepod@gmail.com

It's been a minute. Yes we know Eurovision 2020 has been canceled. But the music is still here and we want to entertain you somehow if you are in lockdown.In this episode we review the countries that supposed to be in the 2nd half of the first semi and two extra countries that we did not get to in the last episode.Do you agree or not with our opinions, should we start a patreon? Email us! Songdancepod@gmail.com

Michael needs to get these episodes out earlier. Anyway its time for the preview show. We take a look at the first semi final. The countries included in this episode are Australia, Belarus, Ireland, Lithuania, Slovenia, and Sweden. Don't forget we also have dramatic readings of the songs by Rachel. *Russia and North Macedonia had not released their songs at the time of recording. Enjoy!

After some technical difficulties we are back! Michael and Rachel go back review MGP Norway and the semi finals of Melodifestivalen. They also preview the grand final and the second round of Melfest. Denmark get a little love in the episode as well

After a short hiatus we are back. In this episode Rachel and Michael review Melodi Grand Prix 2020 (Norway's national final) Have we heard the winner of the show yet? Listen now to find out the answer and to listen to 3 thing you need to know, top headlines from the Eurovision world. There is news about the American Song Contest.The link dump:To watch MGP 2020: https://tv.nrk.no/serie/melodi-grand-prix-tv

In this episode Michael and Rachel asks the question of why the UK has fallen from the top 10 to the bottom 5 in Eurovision. Also don't miss 3 things you need to know, headlines from the past 2 weeks in the Eurovision world.The link dump:How to win Eurovision(BBC):https://youtu.be/Gznfeyfhv_g60 years of Eurovision (BBC): https://youtu.be/Z6WtFziuHeMXandra - Colorado: https://youtu.be/mg66u3WzpWQ(Michael's 2nd favorite UK entry): Scooch - Flying the Flag: https://youtu.be/XT6yOIC6ihI

Now new and improved.We had the preview now join Michael and Rachel as they review the live show of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2019.Watch the music videos of the participating countries here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okG6yNKaS1g&list=PLws1OoB9I0zsk9aTK3GwRo0F3rkxxpVgc

The first episode of the Song and Dance podcast. Join Michael and Rachel as we preview all the songs from the 2019 Junior Eurovision Song Contest.Watch the recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E-UcmO0Kz4