#11: First!

This week we begin our analysis of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest in earnest. First up: the first half of the first semi-final! Which entries are locks for advancing to the Grand Final? Who might get help from the running order? Why is Staples playing Eurovision songs from 2016? Episode Summary * Eurovision Viewing Parties (3:50) * Why is Staples playing “Sunlight”? (5:20) * Analyzing the semi-final (9:36) First Semi-Final Running Order * Azerbaijan – Aisel – X My Heart (9:36) * Iceland – Ari Olafsson – Our Choice (14:48) * Albania – Eugent Bushpepa – Mall (19:52) * Belgium – SENNEK – A Matter of Time (27:16) * Czech Republic – Mikolas Josef – Lie to Me (31:27) * Lithuania – Ieva Zasimauskaitė – When We’re Old (37:44) * Israel – Netta – Toy (43:29) * Belarus – Alekseev – Forever (47:44) * Estonia – Elina Netšajeva – La Forza (52:22) * Bulgaria – Equinox – Bones (58:09) Links * Oddschecker: Overall | First Semi-Final | Second Semi-Final * Eurovision Viewing Party form

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The EuroWhat? features Mike McComb, Ben Smith, and guests from around the internet trying to make sense of the Eurovision Song Contest. From December to May, we dissect the entries competing to become Europe's favorite song. During the off season, we dive into Eurovision history and try to make connections with American pop culture. You can find us at http://eurowhat.com