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Auckland FC have taken a significant step towards a dream Grand Final appearance in their debut A-League season, beating Melbourne Victory 1-nil in a tense semi-final first leg at AAMI Park. Coach Steve Corica spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Join Ciaran Urry-Tuttiett for a very special episode of the Eurovision Showcase, as he's joined by his husband Rob Urry-Tuttiett for an unmissable deep dive into the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest!
Welcome to a fresh episode of the Eurovision Showcase hosted by Ciaran & Rob Urry-Tuttiett. This episode brings you comprehensive analysis and breakdowns of the performances from the first semi-final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest broadcasted from Malmo, Sweden. Discover our insights on each act's strengths and weaknesses, explore performers' backstories and listen to our platformed predictions. Embark on a journey detailed dissection of each performance, from surprises to disappointments, including the soulless performance of Sweden and Germany's fiery show. The UK's performance by Olly Alexander steals a special spotlight for its remarkable act. Our podcast does not only analyze the qualifying performances, but also takes a deeper look into those that didn't make it to the final. Learn about Natalia Barbu's poorly received performance, and the quirky yet unsuccessful act by Poland's Luna. Join us as we contemplate the future of non-qualifiers and potential improvements. In order to provide a multifaceted view on Eurovision, our debate transitions towards reflecting on national finals song selection and we delve into the exceptional performances by countries like Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Portugal, Ireland, Cyprus, Finland, Luxembourg, Ukraine, and Lithuania. A thrilling discussion awaits you on Ireland's and Croatia's standout performances and the controversy surrounding Finland's success versus Lithuania's growing friendship with Ireland's Bambi Thug. This episode ends with anticipation of the second semi-final, marking another chapter on the journey towards the much-awaited Eurovision Song Contest Final. Our comprehensive coverage combined with casual banter makes this podcast your go-to resource for all things Eurovision 2024. For more information: https://www.escshowcase.com
Sturt coach Marty Mattner previews SANFL First Semi-Final by Zac Milbank
Central coach Paul Thomas previews SANFL First Semi-Final by Zac Milbank
In this episode of the DNQ Files, we take a look at the songs that failed to qualify from the first semi final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Matti has been drinking gas station champagne and calling from a balcony in Canada, Kris is drinking Baileys, Chrissy is on the tea and keeping the lads in check, and the jokes are worse than usual! Guy Fieri by Maddy Morphosis Matti's Body Painting Show, Bodies, at Orlando Fringe Festival Sunstroke Project - Run Away Stefania - Last Dance Destiny - Je Me Casse Chiara - The One That I Love Emma Muscat - I Am What I Am Lesley Roy - Maps Wild Youth cut ties with creative director Eurovision Division - Mira Ranks Sixpence None The Richer - Kiss Me Duncan Laurence - Arcade Duran Duran - Ordinary World Jordan Clarke - Freaks Dust Bin The Turkey Bucks Fizz - Taking Your Skirt Off Support the Think About Eurovision Network, and our Think About Eurovision co-host Matti, by visiting OneChicGeek.com and using promo code TAE15 for 15% off artwork made into fashion!
We speak to British Ambassador to Ireland Paul Johnston and Ukraine's Ambassador to Ireland Larysa Gerasko
This year the team over at That Eurovision Site are resuming our song reviews for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The first block of songs to be reviewed were the songs from the second half of the first semi-final (Switzerland, Israel, Moldova, Sweden, Azerbaijan, Czechia, the Netherlands and Finland). Euan The post TEP Reviews: Second Half of the First Semi-Final of Eurovision 2023 appeared first on That Eurovision Site.
This year the team over at That Eurovision Site are resuming our song reviews for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The first block of songs to be reviewed were the songs from the first half of the first semi final (Norway, Malta, Serbia, Latvia, Portugal, Ireland and Croatia). Rory and The post TEP Reviews: First Half of First Semi Final appeared first on That Eurovision Site.
Ryan Brazell stops by to discuss the first big weekend of Eurovision 2023 selection season. Belgium makes its pick, France announced their artist, and many processes have started to take shape. Eurosongs Summary Belgium's Eurosong picks Gustaph's "Because of You" (3:48) France Goes Internal and Chooses La Zarra (11:12) Johnny Rotten Could Represent Ireland (13:12) Estonia's Eesti Laul Semi-Finals (15:56) Malta's MESC Has Begun (18:13) Norway's MGP Holds its First Semi-Final (21:27) Coming Up: Finland's UMK Entries, Denmark and Portugal Song Drops, Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo (27:14) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here (https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe). Keep tabs on everything happening with selection season for Eurovision 2023 including a calendar and playlists on our website at eurowhat.com/2023 Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email (mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com), reach out on Twitter @eurowhat (https://twitter.com/eurowhat), or give us a toot on Mastodon (https://douzepoints.social/invite/ZTd9ufAC). Over on Patreon, we have a slew of bonus episodes featuring the American Song Contest, the Eurovision AV Club, and deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Thank you for your support!
Stats Insider's Ryan Leaver joins the show for a preview of tomorrow's First Semi-Final as well as France vs Morocco.
Glenelg coach Brett Hand previews the First Semi-Final by Zac Milbank
Norwood coach Jade Rawlings previews the First Semi-Final by Zac Milbank
Bob Jones plays game #150 in an Elimination final v arch enemy Dodges Ferry this weekend. Joined by Footy manager (also from Banjos Bakery) Robbie Iles, we hear who will win the coveted boot trophy and who they think will win the First Semi Final between Cygnet and HuonvilleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Presenter Steve Holden gets exclusive reaction chats with all 10 qualifiers from Semi Final 1. He speaks to Amanda from Greece, Systur from Iceland, Monika Liu from Lithuania, MARO from Portugal, S10 from the Netherlands, Roman from Moldova's Zdob și Zdub, Rosa Linn from Armenia, Marius Bear from Switzerland, plus the delegation heads of Norway and Ukraine.Eurovision YouTuber Alesia Michelle and blogger Madlen Tutelian share their thoughts and the qualifiers and non-qualifiers. Also joining Steve is Portugal's Head of Delegation - Carla Bugalho - who was one of the organisers of the Lisbon Contest in 2018. Find Steve (@steve_holden_ldn) on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode Kris forgets the format of the show, Chrissy gets serenaded to about the joys of veggies and…. *ahem*, and Matti puts on his director hat when discussing the Austrian act. As a bonus game, see if you can hear when Kris is drinking his whiskey on ice close to the microphone Enisa - American Song Contest, a New York artist with Albanian heritage Ronela - Sekret - National Final performance Eurovision Stage Issues Rainbow - Since You've Been Gone Rainbow - Childrens TV programme Why the Intelligent Music Project may not tour Spain any time soon Paula Seling & OVI - Miracle Danie on Pia Maria's vocals Mia/TaySway and plagiarism accusations Fyr Og Flamme - Øve Os På Hinanden Mika on Eurovision previously Love, Love, Peace, Peace
Owen, Truman, and Joe start the semi-finals of the barbecue bracket quarrel with a matchup of LC's vs Q39.
South coach Jarrad Wright previews the First Semi-Final by Zac Milbank
Norwood coach Jade Rawlings previews the First Semi-Final by Zac Milbank
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy, Paul Hirst and Paul Joyce.The first semi-final is here as a free-flowing Italy take on a slow-off-the-mark Spain at Wembley. We look at how the teams have made it this far and how the managers match up (00:00)Spanish manager Luis Enrique spoke before the game and The Times' Paul Hirst joins us with the latest - including the important role the team's psychologist will play throughout the day (13:00)We break down the key areas and players in each area of the pitch ahead of the first semi-final. Will Spain's attack be able to break down the ageing Italian defence? (17:44)Ahead of England's semi-final against Denmark tomorrow night - The Times' Paul Joyce joins us with the latest from Gareth Southgate's squad (34:22)Get more of The Times and The Sunday Times for less than £1 a day. Start your free trial: thetimes.co.uk/thegame See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this DNQ File, a very tired Kris speaks to Kim about the First Semi Final of Eurovision 2021, we discuss the differences in viewing experience between the YouTube stream and the BBC Broadcast. Kris tries (and fails) to explain what Line of Duty is, despite having never seen it, Kim has a better viewing experience than the whole of the UK, and Kris gets angry with Cheryl Baker... quite frankly, deservedly! A Beginners Guide To Line Of Duty Previous Winners Talk About Their Win (may be geoblocked) Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up The previous highest note in Eurovision was a Bb5 (did Eden hit the Speorg note?) Ana Soklič - Voda (2020) Montaigne - Stadium Performance of Technicolour ROXEN - Alcohol You (2020) Tweet about the reported comments by the Romanian HoD on ROXEN Lesley Roy - Story Of My Life (2020)
West Captain Bec Owen previews the First Semi-Final by Zac Milbank
South's Jaslynne Smith previews First Semi-Final by Zac Milbank
The wait is finally over and The Eurovision Song Contest is back. Martyn and Laura give their immediate reaction to the first semi-final of the 2021 competition.
Ireland competes in the First Semi Final of the Eurovision Song Contest tonight. Ray is joined by Eurovision Winner Linda Martin.
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
THE PLAY LIST and SHOW PAGE Due to Corona Pandemic that hit the Earth in 2020 and still forces countries to a total lockdown Radio International starts the second series of the EUROVISION LOCKDOWN which are two extra live shows of Eurovision madness on Saturdays and Sundays for the time of the Corona Lockdown in the United Kingdom starting on Saturday 09 January 2021.The Team of Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience thought of easing the tough times with two additional Eurovision radio shows on Saturdays and Sundays. The idea is to entertain the listeners and fans with lots of Eurovision music of the 66 year history of the Eurovision Song Contest plus new music the Eurovision artists have released after their performance in the contest and most of all also the music requests of the listeners and fans. In the last series from March till June 2020 the show became popular and fans joined JP and the Radio International Team to present themed hours. We would like to continue on this in the second series. Fans can actively take part in the show to join JP and his team in the studio via a SKYPE phone call live on air to talk about their thoughts and request their favourite song which does not need to be a Eurovision song.The shows are live via Castlepoint FM and Run FM in the United Kingdom but available also via the Radio International Facebook Group "Eurovision Radio International" where you can find the chatroom. Below are the details and links to the broadcasts. Can't join us live? Don't worry - all the shows will be available as additional PODCASTS via our radiointernational.podbean.com channel or our Radio International Mixcloud Channel. Join the Eurovision Fan Community listening to the shows and chat with the fans three hours every Saturday and Sunday. The Wednesday editions of the show remains the same as always. CONTENT OF TODAY's SHOW First Hour: THE HAPPY EUROVISION HOUR. JP will start in the first hour with some Eurovision Classics, your listener's requests and new material of Eurovision artists that have reached the Radio International Tower of Eurovision Power. Also revisiting a Eurovision Song Contest and plays five songs from a particular year. Saturday 06 Feb 2021 marks also the official start of Melodifestivalen 2021 and participant Paul Rey joins JP for a Live Interview about his latest entry to the competition "The Missing Piece". He reached 6th place in the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2020.Second Hour: MY EUROVISION TOP TEN: Following the first in the series where Eurovision personalities are co-hosting an hour with JP together and to present their ten most favourite song from the Eurovision Song Contest, this week JP is joined by Maltese singer Glen Vella. Glen represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with the song "One Life" in Duesseldorf, Germany. We are thrilled to find out how Glen's Top Ten of the Eurovision Song Contest looks like. Third Hour: EUROVISION 2021: Since it is the National Final Season to the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 which will take place in Rotterdam's Ahoy May 18, 20 and 22 there is now plenty of time at hand to introduce to the fans the songs from various countries' selection process'. Also this week JP will be joined by Robert Wahlstroem from Gothenburg in Sweden to take a look at Norway's Fourth Semi Final of Melodi Grand Prix 2021 and he also has some favourite songs from Norway for you to enjoy. Fourth Hour: MELODIFESTIVALEN SPECIAL: Not only has Norway a huge national final process but also perhaps even bigger than Norway is Sweden's Melodifestivalen in which the country select their entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2021. Saturday 06 Feb 2021 marks the start of Melodifestivalen 2021 with the First Semi Final. Since the songs are still in embargo and cannot be played on the radio until after the Second Chance round Matthias Breitinger will rejoin JP in the studio via SKYPE to present an hour of Melodifestivalen entries that mean a lot to him. Looking forward to Matthias' choice of Sweden's biggest music event there is. Want to join and co-present with JP?: Also fans can actively take part in the show to join JP and his team in the studio via a SKYPE phone call live on air to talk about their thoughts and request their favourite song which does not need to be a Eurovision song. Want to join JP and come on air for the chat via SKYPE:You are more than welcome to do this. Send an email to Radio International by using this link and give us your Full Name, SKYPE NAME so we can find you, where you are listening from and your Song Request. Here are the details when and how to listen and chat. LIVE! Saturdays 1400-1800 CET: Castlepoint FM - click here to listen LIVE! Sundays 1300 - 1700 CET: Run FM - click here to listenDuring the Live Broadcasts available via the our ChatRoom where you can also listen - Click hereTo Catch up: via our radiointernational.podbean.com channel - click here Happy Listening, Chatting and Eurovisioning!!!! #eurovision #openup #esc #EurovisionLockdown #eurovision2021 #RunFM #CastlepointFM #world #GlenVella #Malta #Sweden #PaulRey #Melodifestivalen #Interview
THE PLAY LIST Due to Corona Pandemic that hit the Earth in 2020 and still forces countries to a total lockdown Radio International starts the second series of the EUROVISION LOCKDOWN which are two extra live shows of Eurovision madness on Saturdays and Sundays for the time of the Corona Lockdown in the United Kingdom starting on Saturday 09 January 2021.The Team of Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience thought of easing the tough times with two additional Eurovision radio shows on Saturdays and Sundays. The idea is to entertain the listeners and fans with lots of Eurovision music of the 66 year history of the Eurovision Song Contest plus new music the Eurovision artists have released after their performance in the contest and most of all also the music requests of the listeners and fans. In the last series from March till June 2020 the show became popular and fans joined JP and the Radio International Team to present themed hours. We would like to continue on this in the second series. Fans can actively take part in the show to join JP and his team in the studio via a SKYPE phone call live on air to talk about their thoughts and request their favourite song which does not need to be a Eurovision song.The shows are live via Castlepoint FM and Run FM in the United Kingdom but available also via the Radio International Facebook Group "Eurovision Radio International" where you can find the chatroom. Below are the details and links to the broadcasts. Can't join us live? Don't worry - all the shows will be available as additional PODCASTS via our radiointernational.podbean.com channel or our Radio International Mixcloud Channel. Join the Eurovision Fan Community listening to the shows and chat with the fans three hours every Saturday and Sunday. The Wednesday editions of the show remains the same as always. First Hour: JP will start in the first hour with some Eurovision Classics, your listener's requests and new material of Eurovision artists that have reached the Radio International Tower of Eurovision Power. Also 5 from Eurovision Song Contest 2005.Second Hour: JP will be joined by the Irish Voice from Dublin, Dermot Manning for an hour of the history of Bosnia at the Eurovision Song Contest. Third Hour: Since it is the National Final Season to the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 which will take place in Rotterdam's Ahoy May 18, 20 and 22 there is now plenty of time at hand to introduce to the fans the songs from various countries' selection process'. This week JP will be joined by Robert Wahlstroem from Gothenburg in Sweden to take a look at Norway's First Semi Final of Melodi Grand Prix 2021 and he also has some favourite songs from Norway for you to listen to. Fourth Hour: JP will have a mix of Eurovision Hits, Listener's requests and new material from Eurovision performers plus five songs from the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. Want to join and co-present with JP?: Also fans can actively take part in the show to join JP and his team in the studio via a SKYPE phone call live on air to talk about their thoughts and request their favourite song which does not need to be a Eurovision song. Want to join JP and come on air for the chat via SKYPE:You are more than welcome to do this. Send an email to Radio International by using this link and give us your Full Name, SKYPE NAME so we can find you, where you are listening from and your Song Request. Here are the details when and how to listen and chat. LIVE! Saturdays 1400-1800 CET: Castlepoint FM - click here to listen LIVE! Sundays 1300 - 1700 CET: Run FM - click here to listenDuring the Live Broadcasts available via the our ChatRoom where you can also listen - Click hereTo Catch up: via our radiointernational.podbean.com channel - click here Happy Listening, Chatting and Eurovisioning!!!! #eurovision #openup #esc #EurovisionLockdown #eurovision2021 #RunFM #CastlepointFM #world
In the third episode of Idol Memories, American Idol Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe, takes us behind the curtain of the season one semi-finals, including a failed attempt to change the show’s audience-driven format for shock value. Nigel also chats with Idol Stage Manager, Debbie Williams, about producing the first live shows and why Nigel wasn’t allowed to hold onto anything important. Then Randy Jackson joins Nigel to reflect about the first season, his hesitation to become a judge on the show, and the singers who stood out to him.
Adelaide coach Heath Younie previews the First Semi-Final by Zac Milbank
Norwood coach Jarrod Cotton previews the First Semi-Final by Zac Milbank
The finals kick off in the Lower South West, while we've reached the final round in the South West. Here's this week's guests... (00:03) Matt Scott from the Eaton Boomers, who reaches his 150th game for the club this weekend (09:27) Dan and Craney preview Round 18 of the South West Football League (15:40) Coach of the Southerners Football Club, Tim Lyster, joined us before their First Semi Final against Deanmill (23:31) While Deanmill legend Nigel Reeve joined in to preview this weekend's finals action in the LSWFL.
Sturt coach Marty Mattner chats about the First Semi-Final by Zac Milbank
North coach Josh Carr chats about the First Semi-Final by Zac Milbank
England have made it into their first World Cup semi-final since 1990 and now have a golden chance of making it all the way to the final. We look back at the win over Sweden and look at the threat Croatia will pose in the next round after their dramatic win over Russia on penalties. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Ahead of the First Semi Final in BBL|07 this Thursday, Perth Scorchers captain Adam Voges joins Simon O'Donnell and Nims Azoor to talk about the expectations on the reigning champs, the new Perth Stadium, and more
Speaking on SANFL Radio, Laird said he was likely to replace suspended small forward Kyle Presbury with someone of similar stature against Sturt at Adelaide Oval from 12.10pm on Sunday.
Speaking on SANFL Radio, Mattner said he expected midfielder Aidan Riley to return from a neck injury to face Central from 12.10pm at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.
Meg and Lucas go through almost all of the entries for the First Semi-Final round.
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!