#14: Semi-Final 2 Hodgepodge

The second half of the second semi-final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest is a European hodgepodge of pop, rock, dance, ethno-jazz, and… whatever it is Montenegro’s doing (never change). We break down the last nine semi-finalists in this week’s podcast. Episode Summary * Listener Feedback (3:03) * Eurovision: The Board Game (5:37) * Avicii (8:24) * LogoTV’s Plan (10:02) * Traveling to Eurovision (11:22) Second Semi-Final Second Half Running Order * Georgia – Ethno-Jazz Band Iriao – “For You” (16:16) * Poland – Gromee featuring Lukas Meijer – “Light Me Up” (23:04) * Malta – Christabelle – “Taboo” (28:46) * Hungary – AWS – “Viszlát Nyár” (35:46) * Latvia – Laura Rizzotto – “Funny Girl” (41:48) * Sweden – Benjamin Ingrosso – “Dance You Off” (49:11) * Montenegro – Vanja Radovanović – “Inje” (56:14) * Slovenia – Lea Sirk – “Hvala, Ne!” (1:02:51) * Ukraine – Melovin – “Under the Ladder” (1:08:00) Links * Eurovision Game (2007 Edition) (Board Game Geek) * English version of “Viszlát Nyár” (YouTube) * Final Fantasy VIII Intro (YouTube)

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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