Episode 219: Conversion

The EuroWhat? Podcast

5 Eurovision national finals took place this past weekend with mixed results. Well, results that were mixed weirdly due to jury/televote score conversions. We discuss Germany, Estonia, Moldova, Lithuania, and Denmark, plus Poland's internal selection.

Conversion Summary

• Isaak is "Always on the Run" for Germany (1:00)
• Eesti Laul Grand Final (5:44)
• Natalia Barbu represents Moldova again with "In the Middle" (10:12)
• Saba wins Dansk Melodi Grand Prix with "Sand" (14:11)
• "Luktelk" and Silvester Belt win Eurovizija.lt (18:52)
• Poland selects Luna and "The Tower" (23:59)
• Sweden's Melfest Heat 3 (27:21)
• Iceland's Songvakeppnin Begins (31:58)
• Una Voce Per San Marino reveals big artists (34:52)
• This week: Belgium's entry from Mustii, Croatia's Dora, Portugal's Festival da Canção (40:05)

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