Best World Of Swedish History Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS EPISODE 1: Was Israel Robbed? 1:10:14

1h ago1:10:14

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GUESTS: Aiko (Czechia 2024 - 22:10), EyeCue (Macedonia 2018- 36:59), Leon Neyfakh (Slow Burn, Fiasco - 48:10) This is our first of three bonus episodes as we prepare for our big launch of season 2! After a few updates, we deep dive into the debate over Israel's score this year, and claims that the results were political-- attempting to clarify what…

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Film director Julien Temple on Elizabethan bad boy Christopher Marlowe 27:47

14m ago27:47

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Julien Temple, director of The Great Rock n Roll Swindle, Glastonbury and Absolute Beginners, chooses Christopher Marlowe, writer of brilliant plays including Doctor Faustus and Tamburlaine the Great. "I'm excited to talk about him," he says, "because I've known him for more than 50 years." The link? An attempt as a student to summon up Marlowe in …

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Gardening, Flood Management and Managing Asthma 16:08

8h ago16:08

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Francesca Hurt is an expert in understanding how floods operate but what is about her passion for gardening that has changed the way she thinks about life?By Dhruti Shah

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Zing Tsjeng on Swedish painter Hilma af Klint 27:52

6d ago27:52

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Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) was barely known during her lifetime but an exhibition of her work at the Guggenheim Museum in 2018 shattered attendance records. it was called Paintings for the Future, and the giant abstract work astounded visitors who had not heard of her before.Joining journalist Zing Tsjeng in the studio to discuss her life is Jennif…

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How to Build Connections In A Disjointed World 27:26

1d ago27:26

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David Robson, author of The Laws of Connection, shares his tips on building relationships of all sorts while also demystifying the craft of writing.By Dhruti Shah

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Miriam Margolyes on Charles Dickens 27:54

8d ago27:54

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The great Miriam Margolyes chooses Charles Dickens, author of Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol. "He's the man in my life. He's tugged me into his world and never let me go. He writes better prose than anyone who's ever lived. He's told the most interesting stories, invented 2000 of the best characters, and because he was a wicked man." Miriam Mar…

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Ripping Apart History With A Touch Of Comedy 23:37

20d ago23:37

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Subhadra Das is a writer, comedian, historian and curator. Her debut Uncivilised: Ten Lies That Made The West tears up convention when it comes to our shared histories but what is it that makes her love the craft of comedy too?By Dhruti Shah

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Journalism and Staying True to the Story 25:12

27d ago25:12

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Correspondent and presenter Ayshah Tull is used to shaking up conventional narratives in journalism and beyond but how did the support of her family shape the way she navigates the world?By Dhruti Shah

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Have You Thought About Trailer Season 4 1:15

28d ago1:15

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Welcome to Season Four of Have You Thought AboutBy Dhruti Shah

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Elisefarm – parets drömprojekt på den skånska slätten 25:58

20d ago25:58

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På slätten ganska mitt i Skåne har Ingrid och Lars har byggt upp Elisefarm, med golfbana, hotell och spa. Här träffar vi Ingrid som berättar om resan – som startade när med kärlek på ett bröllop... Missa inte att du kan nu kan läsa Svenska Golfmagasinet helt gratis som PDF-magasin!By Martin Hardenberger Sverkas and the golf world

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Goodbye, I’m Shelley Duvall (Nevele Grande Hotel -- Ellenville, NY) 14:00

29d ago14:00

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In this special bonus episode, Blake returns to the abandoned Nevele Grande Hotel where he says goodbye to one of his All-American Ruins muses, Shelley Duvall. To read the transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.blakepfeil.com/aar-podcast.html To learn more, visit: http://www.allamericanruins.com You can join the All-American Ruins Expe…

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Scary! Stephen King and Peter Straub's lost interview 1:13:23

1M ago1:13:23

1:13:23

Send us a Text Message. When I interviewed Stephen King and Peter Straub in 1984 about their fantasy novel The Talisman, their book was breaking records for hardcover sales. But the fame of their collaboration has faded over the years. Most people recognize King's famous titles -- Carrie, The Shining, The Dead Zone, It, Pet Sematary. And they may b…

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Sunset Town: A Memory Poem (George's Music - Orlando, FL) 6:00

2M ago6:00

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Sometimes, it’s not possible to get inside an abandoned space, but the ghosts that may still linger among the ruins of George’s Music in Orlando, FL activate Blake’s imagination just the same. Join him for this special bonus episode as he daydreams the insides of the abandoned music store, surrounded on all sides by the echoes of America’s Disney-s…

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Lars Holmberg – Sveriges mest populära golfapp 18:39

2M ago18:39

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Lars Holmberg är marknadschef på Golf Gamebook. I denna intervju berättar han storyn bakom Sveriges mest populära golfapp och berättar hur du kan bli en av företagets ambassadörer.By Martin Hardenberger Sverkas and the golf world

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Ricky Hall – Turnberry and the polished diamond 37:04

2M ago37:04

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One of the best courses in the world. But taken off The Open rotation due to politics. I visit Trump Turnberry, and afterwards have a chat with Director of Golf Ricky Hall.By Martin Hardenberger Sverkas and the golf world

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Loving with Abandon in America's Ruins: Louis and Fletcher 25:59

3M ago25:59

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Urban explorers Louis Inghilterra and Fletcher Petrucci met in the unlikeliest of places: an abandoned hospital in Denver, CO. Celebrate Pride 2024 with this bonus episode of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast as host Blake Pfeil profiles Louis and Fletcher’s unique journey to finding queer companionship and love inside the ruins of America.…

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Mary Portas on Anita Roddick 27:48

3M ago27:48

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Dame Anita Roddick started The Body Shop in Brighton as a way to earn a living while her husband was travelling the Americas by horseback. Her idea for ethically-sourced beauty products which were initially sold in urine sample bottles soon flew. The first shop that she began with a £4,000 loan and painted green to disguise the damp on the walls th…

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Hans Larsson – unikt tränarskap och nycklarna bakom Ludvig Åbergs framgång 40:44

3M ago40:44

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Hans Larsson är inte en tränare som alla andra. I denna intervju berättar han bland annat om varför han bara har två-tre spelare på proffstourerna, hur de jobbar tillsammans och om de fysiska och mentala nycklarna till Ludvig Åbergs framgångar.By Martin Hardenberger Sverkas and the golf world

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EP 24: Eurovision 2024 on the Brink and What To Do About It (feat Eurovision Winners and Chart Toppers) 1:20:44

3M ago1:20:44

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Andreas Magnusson (Host, FalastinVision) - 6:55, Stig Karlsen (Head of Norway's Eurovision Delegation) - 13:57, Karin Karlsen (Head Organizer Eurovision 2024 for the City of Malmo) - 20:23 Bashar Murad (Wild West, Söngvakeppnin 2024) - 30:03, Tymoffi Muzychuck (Kalush Orchestra - Eurovision Winner 2022) - 47:20, Rosa Linn (Snap, Eurovision 2022, ov…

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Lady Rachel MacRobert, chosen by Hayaatun Sillem 27:54

3M ago27:54

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Lady Rachel MacRobert was born Rachel Workman in Massachusetts in 1884. She was sent to study in the UK where she developed a passion for geology, and attended the Annual General Meeting of the Royal Geological Society despite women not being allowed. She became Lady Rachel MacRobert through marriage to Alexander MacRobert in 1911. He was thirty ye…

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EMERGENCY UPDATE: Backstage Fights, Missed Performances, and the Crack-up of Eurovision 2024 9:02

4M ago9:02

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Immediately after we recorded our last episode, things went wild. We’ll be back next week with more analysis, but we wanted to give you an up-to-the-minute update as we’ve had one artist disqualified and several others begin to openly protest from the Eurovision stage or not show up at all. Going into tonight, it’s unclear what will happen but we w…

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EP 23: Eurovision 2024 - Tensions Rise in Malmö 1:10:55

4M ago1:10:55

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In this episode we report LIVE from Malmö, Sweden! As controversy swirls around Israel’s participation in the contest and Eurovision tries to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of ABBA’s win with a contest more geared toward high spectacle and chart topping pop songs than ever, we’re bringing you a super-sized episode! First we talk to Eurovision winne…

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Love, Mom: Mother's Day advice from a 98-year-old mom 42:51

4M ago42:51

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Send us a Text Message. The best way to honor your mother -- on Mother's Day or any other day? We wanted to figure that out. So we got expert advice from family and friends, including 98-year-old Barbara Welsh, mother-to-be Emily Libby, the Von Klemperer family, and mom Debbie Baylin. As we realized, almost everyone -- including you -- has saved so…

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BEST OF: The Swedish Takeover of Global Pop 1:05:03

4M ago1:05:03

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Since we're reporting on the ground from Malmo, our regularly scheduled episode will come out at the end of the week to coincide with Eurovision 2024! Until then we'd love to share two previous episodes we think set this year's contest up well. This is our episode about Sweden's takeover of Eurovision and global pop, in advance of them hosting this…

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BEST OF: Israel at Eurovision 1:06:28

4M ago1:06:28

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Since we're reporting on the ground from Malmo, our regularly scheduled episode will come out at the end of the week to coincide with Eurovision 2024! Until then we'd love to share two previous episodes we think set this year's contest up well. This is our episode about Israel's participation in Eurovision. Guests: Paul Jordan (Dr. Eurovision), Dav…

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Queen Emma 27:37

4M ago27:37

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Professor Alice Roberts, best known as the presenter of Digging for Britain, picks the wife of two English kings and the mother of two English kings. Queen Emma was born in Normandy and came to England as a diplomatic peaceweaver when she married Aethelred in 1002. Somehow she survived the invasion of the Danes under Swein Forkbeard and married his…

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EP 22: Hosting Eurovision 1:00:42

4M ago1:00:42

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Daniela Ruah (21:12), Dylan Baker and Becky Ann Baker (36:25) This week we’re talking about hosting Eurovision. First we deep dive into the ways in which countries have used hosting Eurovision to communicate narratives about their nation’s culture and politics to the wider world. Then we talk to NCIS LA star and Host of Eurovision 2018 in Lisbon, D…

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James Dyson on Frank Whittle 27:54

4M ago27:54

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Frank Whittle’s fascination with aeroplanes started as a nine-year-old boy when he was nearly decapitated by one that was taking off from a local common in Coventry where he grew up. From that moment he set his sights on becoming a pilot, and joined the RAF in 1923. A few years later, aged just 21, he came up with an idea for powering aircraft so t…

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Wilhelm Sturesson – Cardigans, gubbveck och jakten på det försvunna golfmodet 1:01:19

4M ago1:01:19

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Hur kommer det sig att så många golfare helt lämnar stilkänslan när de drar till banan, att bananmotiv och klibbigt polyester är vanligare förekommande än skräddarsydda kvalitetsmaterial? Det är några av golfmodefrågorna vi reder ut i detta avsnitt av Svenska Golfmagasinets podcast Martin Möter. Till vår hjälp har vi Wilhelm Sturesson, delägare av …

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EP 21: EuroVerse LIVE - Heat 4/Final 55:28

4M ago55:28

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Interviews with Eurovision 2024 Contestants: Hera Bjork, Iceland (19:59), Marina Satti, Greece (35:57) Performances: Liam Oh (Sam Ryder, Spaceman, UK 2022) - 44:58, Magnus Riise “Ulveham/Unforgettable” (Gåte, Norway 2024, Marcus and Martinus, Sweden, 2024) - 49:41 This is our final live episode of Mysteries of the EuroVerse -- the one where we crow…

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Katherine Rundell on E Nesbit 27:49

4M ago27:49

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Bestselling children's author Katherine Rundell discusses the extraordinary life of E Nesbit who wrote The Railway Children and Five Children And It. Katherine praises her “bold unwillingness to speak down to children” and reflects that “she never seemed to forget what it was like to be a child”. E, or Edith, Nesbit’s conjuring of mythical beasts l…

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Adults and stuffed animals: Can we bear to part? 45:14

4M ago45:14

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Send us a Text Message. Some of us just can't toss our furry friends from childhood. And we're not talking about a cute new collection of plushies. We're talking about stuffed animals with some history, saved for decades till fur and eyes are missing. Why do we save them? And what do we do with them now? To get answers, we've asked adults to tell u…

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EP 20: EuroVerse LIVE - Heat 3 57:17

4M ago57:17

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Interviews with Eurovision 2024 Contestants: Iolanda, Portugal (23:06), Sarah Bonnici, Malta (38:02) Performances: Magnus Riise Performs “Before the Party is Over” (Mustii, Belgium, 2024) This is our third of four live episodes of Mysteries of the EuroVerse -- where we crown Best Eurovision song of 2024 based on YOUR votes! This week, we looked at …

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Antoni Gaudi 27:23

4M ago27:23

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Baroness Ros Altmann, a Conservative peer and former pensions minister, was “blown away” by the architecture of Antoni Gaudi on a trip to Barcelona in the 1990s. She’s been back several times and her wonder at Gaudi’s use of colour and natural shapes has not faded. She wants to find out more about the conservative, religious man who created such ex…

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EP 19: EuroVerse LIVE - HEAT 2 57:08

5M ago57:08

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Interviews with Eurovision 2024 Contestants: Tali (Luxembourg) 20:37, Natalia Barbu (Moldova) 38:45. Performances: Ali Ewoldt Performs "Zero Gravity" Kate Miller Heidke (48:57), Magnus Riise Performs "The Tower" Luna (Eurovision 2024 Cover) (52:19) This is our second of four live episodes of Mysteries of the EuroVerse -- where we crown Best Eurovis…

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A 10,000 Year-Old Story: All-American Ruins & Human Nature Odyssey 32:46

5M ago32:46

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Transmedia storyteller Alex Leff is the host of Human Nature Odyssey, a podcast that takes a unique look at humanity, civilization, and the fate of the world. In this bonus episode (which originally aired as a bonus episode for Human Nature Odyssey Patreon subscribers), join Alex as he interviews Blake where they discuss, what else? Abandoned space…

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Sir Bruce Forsyth 27:43

5M ago27:43

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The political writer and broadcaster Steve Richards remembers the 1970s as a “dark decade.” But one shining light for the teenage Steve was Saturday evening telly, especially the Generation Game on BBC One. He was captivated by the performance of the show’s host, Bruce Forsyth. Brucie was in his pomp, with the programme getting audiences of up to 1…

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EP 18: EuroVerse LIVE - HEAT 1 45:28

5M ago45:28

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Silvester Belt, Lithuania 2024 (23:43) This is our first of four live episodes of Mysteries of the EuroVerse -- where we crown Best Eurovision song of 2024 based on YOUR votes. This week we looked at songs from the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Australia, Estonia, San Marino, Azerbaijan and Lithuania, with Mysteries of the EuroVerse favori…

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Harry Enfield on Gerard Hoffnung 27:56

5M ago27:56

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Gerard Hoffnung’s life was short. He died in 1959 at the age of 34, but this cartoonist, musician, broadcaster and raconteur achieved a lot in that time. Born in Berlin, he lived most of his life in London. His charming cartoons which often gently poked fun at musicians and conductors were printed in magazines and books. His wife Annetta said he wa…

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Gratitude Transmissions from The Book of Exeter 11:43

5M ago11:43

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Blake explores a passage about ruins from The Book of Exeter, the oldest known and largest collection of Old English literature. Join him as he revisits a poetic, 10th century urbex perspective while reflecting on his gratitude for the reception of season 2-- and listen in for some exciting news about what’s next for abandoned: The All-American Rui…

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Ennis Myndel och Erik Borgvall – Wedgespecial och utrustningsnörderi med Team Titleist 43:54

5M ago43:54

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Vi snackar lie, loft, grind och spin när vi i säsongens tredje avsnitt av Martin Möter gästas av Titleists produktspecialister Ennis Myndel och Erik Borgvall. Givetvis är det företagets nya Vokey-wedgar SM10 som står i fokus, men vi får också höra anekdoter om Bob Vokey själv och så lär vi oss om gamla drivers där sweetspot inte satt mitt i träffyt…

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Ep 17: Eurovision 2024 - Big Themes, Hot Trends, Hot Takes 59:07

5M ago59:07

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Windows95man (23:14), Flamy Grant (35:34) This week we're looking at Eurovision 2024 through the lens of the big themes we've talked about in our first season. We talk about Eurovision's relationship to America and contemporary pop, we examine the contest's move away from English language dominance, we dive into the updates on juries and voting, an…

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Memories of Melanie: A friend shares fun times with the singer 1:01:22

5M ago1:01:22

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Send us a Text Message. When singer/songwriter Melanie Safka died in January, many people remembered her for the #1 pop song "Brand New Key" (also known as the roller skate song.) But those of us who loved her know that her biggest hit never conveyed the richness of her career and her talents. That's why I asked photographer Maddy Miller to join us…

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EP 16: The Swedish Takeover of Global Pop 1:05:03

5M ago1:05:03

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Dr. Alban, Hello Afrika, One Love (26:30), Deborah Ann Woll, (HBO's True Blood, Netflix's Daredevil, (37:13) This week, we're talking about the Swedish domination of pop music. How this tiny country took over one of the world's largest entertainment industries is a story with a ton of twists and turns-- and, of course, Eurovision is at the center o…

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EP 15: Israel at Eurovision 1:06:28

5M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

Guests: Paul Jordan (Dr. Eurovision), Dave Keating (Brussels Based EU Reporter), and Elias Jahshan (This Arab is Queer) featured in the Deep Dive - 1:37 Zack Beauchamp (Senior Foreign Policy Correspondent, Vox.com) - 27:24 Professor Shibley Telhami (Brookings Institute, Council of Foreign Relations) - 45:47 This week, we're talking about the contro…

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EP 14: Eurovision Behind The Iron Curtain (The Intervision Song Contest) 1:01:49

6M ago1:01:49

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Episode 14: Eurovision Behind The Iron Curtain 25:00 Dr. Dean Vuletic (Historian, “Intervision: Popular Music and Politics in Eastern Europe”) 40:28 Chris Molanphy (Chart Expert, Host of Slate's Hit Parade, Author, "Old Town Road") This week we're talking about the Intervision Song Contest - the Eurovision equivalent organized by communist governme…

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Daniel Forsgren – så revolutionerade han TV-golfen 27:38

5M ago27:38

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Daniel Forsgrens idé föddes en mörk höstdag framför Viasat Golf. Han var en av många som inte kunde se eller förstå var bollen tog vägen. Därför bestämde han sig för att uppfinna en teknik som med ett streck följde bollens bana. Inledningsvis var det inte många som trodde på hans vision – men med hjälp av kamera och mjukvara skulle svensken så smån…

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Sober (Neuweiler Brewery - Allentown, PA) 14:42

6M ago14:42

14:42

In the season 2 finale of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast, join Blake as he reflects on his journey to sobriety while wandering the ruins of the Neuweiler Brewery, where he narrowly escapes a run-in with security. This episode features: Isabel Wilder Nik Magill (Note: For the best immersive experience, we strongly suggest you wear headpho…

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EP 13: Eurovision Icons (Featuring Eurovision Icons!) 1:12:28

6M ago1:12:28

1:12:28

Linda Martin (Winner, Ireland 1992), Elisabeth Andreasson (Winner, Norway 1985), Senhit (Grand Final feat Flo Rida, 2021), Barrett Foa (NCIS: LA, The Residence - Netflix) On this episode, we explore what it takes to be a Eurovision Icon and what separates Eurovision icons from pop icons-- diving into how the aesthetics, music and politics of Eurovi…

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EP 12: The Spin-Offs 51:20

6M ago51:20

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EP 12: The Spin-Offs Riker Lynch (Glee, Dancing With The Stars, American Song Contest)John D. Carrion, Executive Director of The NYC Gay Men's Chorus On this episode, we're talking about the numerous times that the European Broadcasting Union (or EBU) has tried to spin-off the Eurovision concept. We start by taking about the European spin-offs that…

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