Join Matt and Adam as they share the latest news about the Eurovision Song Contest and discuss current events, rumors and controversies. This is a great resource for any fan or those who want to learn more about the contest.
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The Detroit based VVK PR+Creative team takes a deep dive into the important and interesting issues. Hosted by longtime radio and podcast host Craig Fahle, each episode will feature conversations with thought leaders from Detroit, the State of Michigan, and beyond.
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Focus on Detroit: Interviews with Rachel Alternative and Devon O'Reilly
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In this episode of the VVK Podcast, host Craig Fahle speaks with Rachel Alternative of the Alternative Foundation about her work in support of neighborhood improvement projects in Detroit. Then, Devon O'Reilly of the Detroit Regional Chamber discusses the upcoming Mackinac Policy Conference, and his work as the director of the influential "Leadersh…
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This week's topic is garbage...literally! We talk with Matt Allen and Michael French of Priority Waste.
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Most of us don’t really think about our garbage, as long as it’s picked up on time at the curb each week…but the industry itself is actually pretty fascinating. Many cities used to have in house garbage service, but more an more communities have outsourced waste collection…and there are some very large companies that control a big slice of that bus…
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It's Valentines Day...Of Course We are Talking About Love!
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In this special Valentine’s Day episode, we’re talking all about love. Host Evann Webb sat down with VVK’s VP of Creative Production John Heiple and his wife Angie, VVK’s Senior Executive Consultant Annmarie Erickson and her husband Paul, VVK friends Marc and Sharon Berke, and her own boyfriend, Robert Thomas, to discuss dating, marriage, and all t…
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Dilla Time! An interview with Author Dan Charnas
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Today's guest on the program is New York Times bestselling author Dan Charnas, author of Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm. Detroit native J Dilla was a record producer, drummer, rapper and songwriter who died of a rare blood disease at the age of 32. Despite his short life, his impact on hip …
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More Insight from the Detroit Policy Conference
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Today's episode includes two more interviews conducted at this year's Detroit Policy Conference. Guests today include Matt Elliott, president of Bank of American - Michigan, and the chair of this year's upcoming Mackinac Policy Conference. Craig and Matt discuss BofA's philanthropic efforts in Detroit, and also what Matt hopes will come from this y…
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Big Events, and Big Changes Coming to Downtown Detroit! We Talk Grand Prix and Greektown
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Our guests this week on the VVK Podcast are Bud Denker, President at Penske, and the Chair of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix sponsored by Lear, and Melanie Markowicz, Executive Director of the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership. The Grand Prix moves to downtown Detroit this year, and Greektown is getting ready for some major upgrades, including n…
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The Origins of VVK PR+Creative - A conversation with VVK Leadership
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Today's VVK podcast guests are the leaders of VVK PR+Creative. Founders Jamie Kaye Walters, Mike Sherman and Peter Van Dyke talk about the company's founding, the challenges and rewards of starting a new business, and what it takes to make a partnership work. We also welcome new VVK Podcast co-host Evann Webb to the program!…
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Veterans discuss Veterans Day: A Conversation with Ryan Friedrichs and State Rep. Joe Tate
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In honor of Veterans day, we invited two distinguished vets to join us to discuss the importance of the holiday, and what we should consider as we try to ensure veterans get the opportunities they need to ensure success after the military. Today's guests are Ryan Friedrichs, who served in the U.S. Army, and State Representative Joe Tate, who served…
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College for Creative Studies President Don Tuski on WDET's Culture Shift
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Don Tuski, President of The College of Creative Studies recently appeared on WDET's "Culture Shift" program to discuss the recent "Cumulus Detroit: Design for Adaptation" conference that CCS hosted recently. The conversation focused on the important international conference, why CCS and Detroit were chosen to host, and what role design will play in…
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Driving Entrepreneurship in Detroit - a Conversation on What Works, and What Needs Work
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Our guests for the VVK podcast this week are Chanell Scott Contreras, executive director of ProsperUs, and Racheal Allen, COO of the Marygrove Conservancy. Both women are working to improve the climate for entrepreneurship in Detroit, especially among women of color. Chanell helps them get the capital they need to get started, while Rachel helps th…
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Shop Talk: What Makes a Good Interview? Devin Scillian, Jamie Kaye Walters and Craig Fahle Hash it Over
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Today, we get a bit introspective on what it takes to make a good talk show segment. More specifically, what makes for a "good" guest for a program? Is it polish? Expertise? Bombast? Perhaps a little of all of the above? Our guests today have a lot to say about it, and they should know. Jamie Kaye Walters is the COO / Head of Marketing and Talent f…
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Barb McQuade's Career Transformation - From Prosecutor to Professor, to In-Demand Media Figure
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Our guest today is Barb McQuade, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. She is currently a law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, the host of the popular "Sisters in Law" podcast, and a regular contributor to MSNBC. We talk about her career trajectory, her work in media, and her rising influence and popularity. …
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Promoting all things Detroit with Chris Moyer of Visit Detroit
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Craig's guest this week is Chris Moyer, Senior Director of Communications for Visit Detroit, aka the Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau. He also worked at the Detroit Regional Chamber, and has some experience in helping to create the annual Mackinac Policy Conference. The two discuss the challenges of juggling multiple events crammed into a bus…
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New Detroit Reinvigorates its Racial Justice Mission
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Craig's guests for the latest VVK Podcast are New Detroit CEO Mike Rafferty, and Rebecca Irby, New Detroit's Director of Programs and Services. New Detroit was formed in response to civil unrest in 1967 that uncovered a host of entrenched social and community ills. At the request of then Michigan Governor George Romney and Detroit Mayor Jerome Cava…
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Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter On Politics, Regionalism, Smart Growth, Pride, and More
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Craig's guest is Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. The longtime County Commissioner and former Mayor of Ferndale took over as County Executive in August of 2019, just two weeks after the death of longtime Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. Coulter is the first Democrat to hold the position, to which he was reelected handily in 2020.…
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Living in the shadow of Putin's Russia: A conversation with Ambassador Žygimantas Pavilionis of Lithuania
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Craig's guest is Ambassador Žygimantas Pavilionis, a member of the Lithuanian Parliament, and the former Lithuanian Ambassador to the U.S. and Mexico. We caught up with the Ambassador at the Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference, where he was raising funds for the defense of Ukraine, and trying to raise awareness of the impor…
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Episode Number One! A conversation with Cindy Pasky of Strategic Staffing Solutions
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The very first episode of the new VVK Podcast with Craig Fahle! Craig's guest for this inaugural edition is Cindy Pasky, CEO of Detroit based Strategic Staffing Solutions! The two caught up at the Grand Hotel for the Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference. The wide ranging discussion focused on everything from civility, to COV…
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Kosovo's participation unlikely and what are the best Borderline Qualifiers?
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The EBU has voted on a measure that will make Kosovo's participation less likely. And who are the best Borderline Qualifiers and Non-Qualifiers?
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Where are we going for Eurovision, Host Discussion & JESC 2019 Update | Podcast Ep 1 - June 23rd,
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The first Podcast of the Eurovision 2020 season. Matt is rehashing last week's ESC news and shares his thoughts.
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A few more details have emerged when it comes to Israel hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. Are we going to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv next year?
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Is Israel going to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2019? It appears that there are multiple hurdles that they need to overcome first.
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The host, Czech Republic and France's Destination Eurovision
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In today’s ESC United Know-it-Alls podcast, Matt, Zach and Efe discuss several topics including the hosts, the six songs in the Czech's National Final as well as Frances Destination Eurovision.
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In today’s ESC United Know-it-Alls podcast, Matt is recapping his experience in Kyiv and then talks 2018.
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The NeverEnding Story of Russia and Ukraine
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In today’s ESC United Know-it-Alls podcast, the ESC United team is sharin their thoughts on Yulia Samoylova's ban from entering Ukraine. The situation is quite sticky and emotions run high on all sides. Matt and Zack are reviewing the facts that are known to us and share their thoughts on what's happening between Russia and Ukraine at the 2017 Euro…
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Slovenia, Denmark, Latvia and Ukraine - Your Favorites announced
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In this podcast, we are going to announce our readers' favorites in Slovenia, Denmark, Ukraine and Latvia. It's going to be a busy weekend with 5 Grand Finals and an additional six Semi Shows. Who will receive the official ESC United endorsement? The results are in and this is how you have voted.
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In this podcast, the ESC United team is reviewing and dissecting the 16 songs from the Maltese National Final. Who will end up on top? The panel and our readers ranked the songs and one of them is going to receive our endorsement.
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In this episode, the Spanish songs are being reviewed and judged by our readers and the ESC United team. We will also rank them and crown a winner. In addition, there are some bad news as far as the sale of Eurovision tickets are concerned.
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Celebrate Diversity: New Slogan and Review of the Swiss Songs
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In this podcast, the ESC Panel is reviewing the six entries from Switzerland "Die Entscheidungsshow" and rank them accordingly. This also includes our reader's poll results. In addition, the EBU and NTU revealed the slogan and Logo for this year's contest.
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Finland: National Final Song Review and Ranking
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In this podcast, the ESC United Panel is reviewing and Ranking the ten entries from UMK, the National selection in Finland and rank them accordingly.
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United Kingdom: Song Review and Brexit talk
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In this podcast, the ESC United Panel is reviewing and Ranking all six entries in the National selection for United Kingdom and rank them accordingly. We are also discussing Brexit and if the UK's decision to leave the European Union could have an impact as far as Eurovision is concerned.
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Review: Georgia National Final - Song Review and Ranking
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In this podcast, the ESC United Panel is reviewing and Ranking all 25 entries in the National selection for Georgia. In addition to Matt, Zach and Calvin's vote, the reader of ESC United also voted for their favorites. Find out who ended up on top.
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Review: Belarus National Final - Song Review and Ranking
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In this podcast, the ESC United Panel is reviewing and Ranking all 13 entries in the National selection for Belarus. In addition to Matt, Zach and Calvin's vote, the reader of ESC United also voted for their favorites. Find out who ended up on top.
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Demy for Greece and more Heat action from Hungary and Lithuania
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Demy is going to represent Greece in Kiev, Hungary and Lithuania both have had elimination rounds happening this week and more National Finals are coming up this week.
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Ireland's act, Host city controversies and a new ESC United
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Russian army choir - Eurovision 2009 interval act - loses 64 members in plane crash tragedy. Albania chooses Lindita and her song "Botë". Armenia selects Artsvik for Eurovision after marathon national selection. Eurovision in Concert tickets will go on sale very soon.
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Dissecting the New Eurovision voting system
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The EBU & Swedish Broadcaster SVT have announced that for the first time in over 40 years, there are going to be changes made to the voting system that we all hold so dear. We give you a quick breakdown and then respond to your comments and answer your questions.
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Austria, Denmark and Switzerland have chosen
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It was a busy week in Eurovision land. Several countries have chosen their entries and a lot of Semi Finals happened this week as well. Austria, Denmark and Switzerland all have a song for Stockholm. Then the following countries are a little closer to picking their entry: Sweden, Hungary, Finland, Ukraine, Iceland and Lithuania.…
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Four Semi Finals and two more Heats, the busy Eurovision Season
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In this Podcast, we are showing you which songs have qualified from their respective Semis or Heats. We included snippets to give you a teaser, make sure to check them out online. The following countries broadcasted a show: 1. Sweden 2. Finland 3. Iceland 4. Ukraine 5. Hungary 6. Lithuania
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Nicky Byrne for Ireland, Serhat for San Marino and Oscar news
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In this Podcast, Matt, Sadie and Jake are discussing the following topics: - Nicky Byrne for Ireland - Serhat for San Marino - EBU & Poland drama but they're still in - Celine Dion's husband and brother pass away - German NF participants revealed - Belgian NF taking place tonight - ESC Winner at the Oscars…
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Is it Nicky Byrne for Ireland, Slovenia is back with EMA and the Danish songs have leaked
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In this Podcast, Matt, Sadie and Jake are discussing the following topics: - Nicky Byrne (Westlife) for Ireland?!? - First Lithuian show, results and details - Slovenia is back with EMA 2016 and some familiar names - San Marino will announce the artists soon - Eurovision venues announced, what to do when you're in Stockholm - Serbia artists rumors …
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Eurovision Know-It-Alls: Eneda Tarifa for Albania, the British NF and the Maltese entries
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In this Podcast, Matt, Sadie and Jake are discussing the Albananian entry. We have more information on the National Final situation in the United Kingdom and the Maltese broadcasters has published the 20 songs in the running. More returning artist popping up everywhere, who are they? Is there a chance that Delta Goodrem is going to represent Austra…
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Eurovision Know-It-Alls: SVT picks the host and wants to change Eurovision a bit more
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In this Podcast, Matt, Sadie and Jake are discussing the Georgian artist chosen. In addition, SVT announced the hosts for Eurovision 2016 and wants to change the voting section of the show. What could it be? More returning artist popping up everywhere, what are their chances of making the cut?
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Eurovision Know-It-Alls: Switzerland NF Songs Review, Sergey Lazarev for Russia and somebody else lost their job at the EBU
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In this Podcast, Matt, Sadie and Jake are going to introduce all 6 songs in the National Final for Switzerland and share their thoughts. In addition, Sergey Lazarev was internally chosen by the broadcaster to represent Russia in Eurovision 2016. Sladislav Yakovlev was fired by the EBU, this is the second person to get axed from the team.…
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Eurovision Know-It-Alls: Belarus NF Songs Review
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In this Podcast, Matt is going to introduce all 10 songs in the National Final for Belarus and provides some commentary.
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43 countries in Stockholm and should we be worried about Terroris attacks at Eurovision - Podcast
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Today's topics: - Australia at Eurovision, Good or Bad Idea? - 43 countries in Stockholm - Kaliopi back to Eurovision for FYR Macedonia - Bosnia & Herzegovina has chosen their act - Should we worry about Terrorism in Eurovision? - How effective is it to send a famous singer to the contest?
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Why Turkey left the contest and more EBU drama on the way - Eurovision Podcast
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We are joined by Robert (Lupus) discussing the latest news and updates. Today's topics: - Turkey is out...again....why? - Minus One and Thomas G:SON for Cyprus, good or bad idea? - The EBU scandal and transparency - Should you watch all the National Finals online?
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Lebanon in Eurovision and somebody at the EBU was fired - ESC United Podcast
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We are joined by Roman (RomanfromRussia) discussing the latest news and updates. Today's topics: - Lebanon in Eurovision?!? - Somebody at the EBU was fired, what happened? - Belarus is making changes to their National Final - 100% televote - Foreign singers and songwriters, thumbs up or down? - Hungary is back with Al Dal…
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Iveta for Armenia and Politics in Eurovision - ESC United Podcast
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Today's topics: - Iveta Mukuchyan for Armenia - Poland Internal Song Selection - Lithuania and the elaborate Selection Process - Three Melodifestivalen particpants leaked?!? - Sietse Bakker stepping down - Politics in Eurovision
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ESC United Podcast - Portugal and Herzegvoina out, Australia maybe in? And what's with all the Booing these days
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Matt and Adam are talking about The Eurovision Song Contest. Today they are joined by member Calvin. Today's topics include: - Portugal withdraws - Bosnia & Herzegovina may not take part, eiher - Australia joining Junior Eurovision - Is Booing at Eurovision okay? - The future of the contest
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Matt and Adam are talking about The Eurovision Song Contest including - The Montenegrin act - Italy taking the Contest seriously at last - The United Kingdom having a National Final - Should the EBU change the current score system - Host Rumors
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