The Euro Trip | Eurovision Podcast

We react to the news that the city on the French/German border will host the contest next year on 13th, 15th and 17th May.

We bring you the latest as we head to Switzerland and chat to a top journalist from the city, before we catch up with Reto Peritz, one of the Executive Producers of the 2025 contest.

Stay to the end for a special BBC Eurovision tease...

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Next up on this series of The Contest & Me Germany's Head of Delegation joins us to share her Eurovision story. She reveals what it was really like behind the scenes at Eurovision 2024, how she celebrated her nation's improved performance in Malmö, and how she deals with the criticism she receives in the role. We also go back to her early memories, as well as hearing how she can't help but look fondly on the Covid hit contest in Rotterdam.

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We begin our fourth series of The Contest & Me with a man who has arguably worked on more editions of the Eurovision Song Contest than anyone else. In his role as Senior Technical Director at the contest in Malmö he was responsible for every aspect of the show behind the scenes, and the competition in Sweden was his sixteenth time being involved with the show. He shares stories of ABBA, tales from 2024, including an exclusive on the UK's staging, and finally he shares a controversial change he'd like to see to the contest.

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The new season is almost here as the Rob & James get ready for the latest series of The Contest & Me.

Each week they'll chat to well-known personalities about their love for Eurovision and their relationship with the world's biggest television show.

Coming up we'll hear from those closest to events in Malmö, learn secrets from behind the scenes, and get a taste of what could be in store from some countries as they prepare for the next edition in Switzerland.

And remember, new episodes drop from Wednesday 21st August, subscribe to be among the first to hear them.

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For one final time in the 2024 season, we're here with your weekly dose of Eurovision. We choose our favourite moments from the podcast from the last 10 months, including Olly Alexander's mum, one of our favourite Eurovision winners, plus our investigative journalism skills are put to the test!

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Rob & James are back from Sweden and here to debrief everything that happened during the contest. They celebrate Switzerland's third victory as Nemo was crowned the winner, and Eurovision's first ever non-binary champion.

They also discuss the fallout that continues to follow events in Malmö, Ireland's best results for over two decades, and what might happen next for the United Kingdom and the BBC following a disappointing televote score for Olly Alexander.

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A bonus episode covering the breaking news surrounding this year's Dutch entrant, Joost Klein.

To get the latest on the story, we chat to Dutch Eurovision expert and host of the Ding-A-Dong podcast GJ Kooijman, and Aftonbladet reporter Natalie Demirian.

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We discuss who could emerge as the winner of the contest here in Malmö as we assess the chances of the leading contenders. In the episode we'll also hear how Luxembourg returned to Eurovision, how the BBC are preparing for the big night, and meet the reigning champion, Queen Loreen.

The boys are also joined by Dutch Eurovision expert and podcast host GJ Kooijman as they get the latest on the situation involving the Netherlands entry, Joost Klein.

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We react to the results from the second semi-final after a night of shocks and surprises here in Sweden.

In the immediate aftermath of the live show we speak to journalists and fans to hear their reactions, and discuss what the results mean for the likes of Latvia, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Malta.

Then we bring you highlights from our special live event here in Malmö as we gathered at the Euro Fan Cafe for The Euro Trip: Live. We loved meeting those of you who made it, but if you couldn't pop along, here's the best of the action!

Next we're back with our huge Eurovision Grand Final preview...

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We quiz the European Broadcasting Union on the uniquely complex situation presented by the contest in Sweden this year as we catch up with Communications and Digital Manager Dave Goodman.

Later we look ahead to the second semi-final in Malmö as we chat to Saba from Denmark, songwriter and backing vocalist Melanie Wehbe, Keiino's Tom Hugo, and another member of team Kaleen, Eurovision winning songwriter Jimmy Joker.

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BBC Eurovision Creative Director Theo Adams tells us about the inspiration behind the UK's memorable staging this year. They give us an exclusive insight into the secret project that brought Olly Alexander and "Dizzy" to the contest, plus we ask whether we could be seeing more work on future UK entries in the years to come...

Before that we discuss the qualifiers from Tuesday night which saw Ireland make headlines and Luxembourg return to the final for the first time since 1993.

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The live shows are here, and we're back to look ahead to the first semi-final here in Malmö. With hype building about Ireland's chances, we chat to their Head of Delegation Michael Kealy on his hopes for Bambi Thug and their hopes of qualification.

We also catch up with Eurovision winner Eldar Gasimov, find out more about SVT's Marcus and Martinus documentary, and also have a rare chance to meet one of Sweden's biggest popstars and former Eurovision artist, Benjamin Ingrosso.

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We kick-start our live coverage from Malmö as we meet the artists ahead of the start of a big week here in Sweden. We try and catch up with as many of the class of 2024 as possible, plus we also manage to squeeze in a conversation with a bonus Eurovision winner!

Join us tomorrow when we'll be previewing all the action from first semi-final.

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We bring you a surprise bonus episode with the man responsible for what we'll see on our television screens in Malmö. Christer talks about returning to Eurovision after a few years away, the unique challenges of the 2024 contest, and shares his excitement ahead of a busy week in Sweden.

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We go behind the scenes of rehearsals as the acts arrive in Malmö ahead of the huge fortnight in Sweden. We catch up with Poland's entry Luna as she tells us more about stepping onto the Eurovision stage for the very first time, and meet another 2024 artist in the form of Isaak from Germany.

An old friend stops by as Dan Shipton reflects on a huge BAFTA win for the BBC Eurovision team, and we have even more of your Eurovision Songs in the Wild submissions.

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After being drawn to open the big show, twins Marcus & Martinus join us as they discuss the pressure of representing this host nation in Malmö. The pair reveal approaches from Norwegian broadcaster NRK, and how they intend to relax in the Green Room after their performance.

After his honeymoon Rob returns to share tales of Iceland, while we also hear more about a special project looking at the Nordic countries and their varying fortunes at the contest over the last decade.

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This week, we chat to Kaleen who is set to represent Austria in just three weeks time. She has been a stand-in performer, she's been involved in choreography and creative direction, but she's never performed live at the Contest before... until now. We speak to her all about this dream that's been years in the making.

We're also joined by GJ Koojiman from the Dutch Ding-a-Dong Eurovision podcast who can give us an inside line on what went down at Eurovision in Concert at the weekend. Plus, our weekly pilgrimage to Malmo continues as Swedish journalist Jonas Gillberg updates us on everything happening in the host city.

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This week, we cross to Australia as we catch up with Electric Fields as they *finally* represent their country at the Contest. We cast an eye over the London Eurovisio Party with help from Eirevision's Conor Devlin, plus we meet James Penrose, one of the team behind the newest pre-party, Malmohagen.

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Eurovision 2023 has been winning awards left, right and centre lately and one man who knows what it's like to accept them is Andrew Cartmell. Last year, he was the Executive Producer of the whole show so was at the heart of the entire production. In this exclusive interview, he reflects on the Contest in Liverpool and discusses what these award nominations and wins mean to him, his team, and for the legacy of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Plus, in his role this year as the UK's Head of Delegation, Andrew previews what we can expect from Olly Alexander's performance in Malmo.

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As Eurovision 2024 pre-party season gets started, we find out more about what happened in Madrid as the class of 2024 get together for the first time this season. We get all the gossip from the host of the official Eurovision Song Contest podcast, Steve Holden, while Malta's Sarah Bonnici also tells us about her experience of performing her entry in front of fans for the first time. We also meet a 'disgusting' guest in this year's host city, and, do you have a pet named after a Eurovision personality?

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This week we chat to Silia Kapsis, who, at the age of just 17, will represent Cyprus at Eurovision this year. We also have another chat with Rick Jakobs on our March to Malmo series who gives us an update on the Euro Fan Cafe. Plus, imagine avoiding all the Eurovision songs for the first three months of the year? That's what listener Kyle did - he gives us his thoughts on the class of 2024.

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This week we're discussing revamps and whether altering your original song can improve your chances at the contest. Firstly ahead of her revamp release, we're joined again by Czech entry Aiko as she discusses the alterations to her song, while later we head to Sweden for a catch up with Eurovision winning songwriter Linnea Deb. This year she has two songs competing, her home country of Sweden, and a writing credit on Malta's revamped version of "Loop".

But to kick off we have a very big announcement!

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One of the biggest stories of the week is the EBU's announcement of three big rule changes for this year's Eurovision Song Contest. We're joined by ESC Insight's Ben Robertson to discuss what impact the changes will have on the contest. Also, with national final season drawing to an end, it marks the start of our March to Malmo, so we'll be crossing to this year's host city to get to know what to expect. Plus, Moldova's entrant Natalia Barbu stops by for a chat.

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It only feels like two minutes since Melfest returned 6 weeks ago, but in the blink of an eye it's all over. We're back for one final episode of Melfest Monday to debrief everything from Saturday night's final. Aftonbladet's Tobbe Ek and Melfest commentators Bella Qvist and Tina Mehrafzoon join us to review the winners, and look ahead to Eurovision in Malmo.

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With selection season coming to an end, we speak to two successful Eurovision songwriters on how to write the perfect entry. Austrian 2023 entrant Teya joins us to share her love for Nemo's song for Malmö and her hopes that Switzerland could win the compeition, while Cazzi Opeia discusses writing for Melodifestivalen and a Eurovision winner for Loreen.

The boys also have a couple of big announcements themselves...

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The Melfest final is just a matter of days away but it was the Finalkvalet - the new final qualifying round - that got everybody talking on Saturday. We'll be talking about it in dept with Mellopedia's Gustav Dahlander and Aftonbladet's Jenny Agren. We do find just enough time to preview the final too, with guest appearances from Maria Sur and Smash into Pieces.

You can read all of Gustav's statistics on Mellopedia.

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UK Eurovision release day requires a very special bonus episode, and we're delighted to bring you all the reaction as 'Dizzy' premieres to the public.

The boys share their thoughts, read your messages, and get a review from leading music journalist Nick Levine. Then we wrap up a busy day with Olly Alexander's Mum as she shares her thoughts on her son's participation in Eurovision, and gives us an insight into his love for the contest.

Listen to 'How the BBC chose Olly Alexander for Eurovision 2023'

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Friend of the podcast Dan Shipton was the Lead Creative Director at Eurovision 2023 and has also staged some of the most iconic performances of recent years. On today's episode, Dan exclusively reveals which performances he's working on this year and tells us what the process is like. We'll also be joined by Besa who is representing Albania this year. Plus, we put your Eurovision knowledge to the test.

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Four heats are in the bag, but we still have a brand new fifth heat to come... as well as the final and the new-look final qualifying round. We'll be joined by Aftonbladet's Natalie Demirian and QX's Ronny Larsson to get us right up to speed. Plus we're joined by artists Jay Smith, Chelsea Muco and Medina who tell us what to expect from their performances on Saturdya.

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After being the first artist to be announced for Eurovision 2024, Mustii's song for Belgium has been revealed this week to high praise from fans. We're joined by Sven Garreyn from Songfestival.be who helps us analyse the song. Denmark's Eurovision commentator Ole Topholm also stops by to ronud up everything from DMGP at the weekend. Plus, Hera Bjork from Iceland tells us why she's trying to represent her country again after 14 years.

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We're at the halfway point of Melfest 2024 but we still have plenty to come over the next few weeks. On this episode, we're joined by a dream team of expert panellists in Melfest presenter Tina Mehrafzoon, Melfest commentator Bella Qvist and Aftonbladet's Tobbe Ek to dissect everything that happened on Saturday. They'll cast on aye over what to expect in heat four plus we'll hear from Dotter too.

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This week we're given a rare interview with Germany's Head of Delegation to hear more about their plan to return to the left-hand side of the scoreboard. 

Alexandra Wolfslast tells us about the personal impact her country's poor form has had on her professionally, how she plans to bring success back to her nation, and we find out more about how reparations for their selection show taking place this Friday.

We also head to Italy to react to Sanremo, and there's a special congratulations for two Euro Trip podcast listeners.

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Melfest season is in full swing now that we've seen two shows on TV already. Aftonbladet journalists Jenny Agren and Stina Dahlgren join us this week to analyse heat 2 and look ahead to heat 3. No debutants have yet made it to the final so we discuss what a newbie needs to do to bag a spot in the final. Plus we hear from Cazzi Opiea, Clara Klingenstrom and Kim Cesarion ahead of their participation this coming weekend.

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With Finland gearing up for UMK this weekend, we meet the founder to discuss the evolution of the competition. He tells us more about how the show differs from others across Europe, and how he goes about selecting the acts to compete to represent Finland at Eurovision itself.

We also meet one of the main contenders to win, rockband Cyan Kicks, while we also reflect on a busy weekend and dicuss Norway's Melodi Grand Prix Final.

And there's still time for a special trip to remember some of the best examples of Eurovision songs in the wild!

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The news is out! Petra Mede will host Eurovision 2024! To mark the news, we delve into our archives to bring you an incredibly rare English language interview we had with Petra back in the summer of 2021 from our first series of The Contest & Me. Petra tells us all about her love of the Eurovision Song Contest and even tells us back then that she would love to host Eurovision again.

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We've seen the first heat of Melfest 2024 and two artists have bagged a spot in the final. There's plenty to discuss from the show and ESC Insight's Ben Robertson and SVT's in-house Melfest expert Gustav Dahlander are on hand to delve into the data. They help us look ahead to the second heat too, plus we're joined by three artists taking to the stage in Gothenberg: Dear Sara, Engmans Kapell and LIAMOO.

Check out Gustav Dahlander's Mellopedia here.

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On the eve of the 2024 competition, we were delighted to chat with Melfest Show Producer Karin Gunnarsson as she tells us more about how she prepares for Sweden's biggest television show. We learn more about how she picks the songs, and she tells us more about how she managed to presuade Loreen to participate in the contest last year.

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The Semi-Final Allocation Draw took place in Malmo earlier in the week, so Ben Robertson from ESC Insight talks us through the benefits and pitfalls of being drawn in each of the shows. Plus, we look back at Luxembourg's national final with help from Daniel Rosney. And we look ahead to Vidbir in Ukraine and chat to YAKTAK, one of the artists competing in the show.

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Melodifestivalen is back on our screens this weekend so we're back with Melfest Monday to get you up to speed on the competition. We're joined by Aftonbladet's Tobbe Ek, Melfest commentator Bella Qvist and SVT's Förfest presenter Tina Mehrafzoon who help us get to know some of the artists and what we should expect from this year's show. Plus Adam from SMash into Pieces stops by to tell us why the band are back in Mello after their 3rd place result last year.

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We meet Czechia's Eurovision entry in the first of many upcoming conversations with the class of 2024. Aiko joins us in the studio to discuss her favourite breakfast cereal, her ideal pizza topping, and the emotions of winning ESCZ back in December.

Before that we meet the Finnish singer who has gone on record saying he will boycott the contest should he win his country's national selection, provided Israel remain in the competition. Plus the boys have big news ahead of Melodifestivalen!

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National selection season has properly kicked off and with Luxembourg and Ireland ready to host their shows at the end of month, we go behind the scenes of them both. Firstly, Jan Bors, formerly Czechia's Head of Delegation, tells us everything about Luxembourg after he was on the selection committee which shortlisted the competing songs. Then we hop over to Ireland for a very candid conversation Michael Kealy, Ireland's Head of Delegation.

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We mark the beginning of another year in which Sweden host the Eurovision Song Contest by remembering some of our favourite stories told by iconic Swedes here on the podcast. Delving into our archives we hear from the likes of Bella Qvist, Carolina Noren, Petre Mede, Anderz Wrethov, Tobbe Ek and Christer Bjorkman as they share tales of favourite moments, split screen drama, and famous victories.

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Olly Alexander is representing the UK at Eurovision 2024 - but how was he chosen? The BBC's Executive Producer of Eurovision Lee Smithurst, and the Commissioning Executive for Music Will Wilkin sit down with us to tell us exclusively what the process was like to select him.

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We've assembled for a special bonus episode after the news some big Norwegian Eurovision alumni were returning to try and represent the nation again in 2024. We discuss the songs competing in Melodi Grand Prix, plus, we hear from Head of Delegation Stig Karlsen and returning MGP royalty Keiino.

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In this festive special, Martin Green CBE, the Managing Director of Eurovision 2023, sits down for a feature length conversation about this year's contest. He discusses his early days in the role, deadlines, back stage drama, and how the team came together to organise arguably the best Eurovision of recent years.

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In this special episode we react to the news that Olly Alexander will be representing the United Kingdom in Sweden next year. The boys react to the news and get brilliant insight analysis from host of the BBC's Eurovisioncast Daniel Rosney, while Nick Levine helps us predict the sort of entry we might expect.

There's also the chance to hear from Olly himself, a special thanks to BBC Radio 1 and Pete Allison for giving us a chance to hear his full interview.

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In the final Rewind of the series we're heading back to Baku and Loreen's first Eurovision victory. We complete the circle on her Eurovision story as we explore the controversial contest, with stories both on and off stage as the contest headed to the coast of the Caspian Sea. We also find out more about the Netherland's Eurovision entrant for 2024, and Rob gets revenge with this week's One Second Song.

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This week we rewind back to 1982 to give you the inside story on what happened when Eurovision headed to Harrogate! We speak to the presenter of the show Jan Leeming to find out what it was like to host, plus we hear from the Technical Manager Tony Gill on how they managed to pull this off. Aside from that, there's plenty of chat about the 2024 participation list, a stacked lineup in Sanremo and the first national final of the season.

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Mello season is almost upon us and Tobbe & Stina from Aftonbladet join us to discuss who could be representing Sweden on home soil next year.

They correctly predicted 29 of the 30 artists competing in the competition, so who do they think has enough to win?

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It's Friday, so it's time to bring you a bonus episode of the podcast as we delve into our own archive to give you another chance to hear an edition of Rewind from series one. This time, it's the first one we ever did: Eurovision 1998.

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After taking a break last week, we're back with another brand new edition of Rewind as we head to Rome and arguably the most chaotic contest in the history of Eurovision. We're joined by special guests who give us a unique insight into what really happened behind the scenes, and reminisce over a memorable sax solo.

The boys also discuss rumours that Olly Alexander could be representing the UK at Eurovision, and we round-up what happened at Junior Eurovision 2023.

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Turns out we can't get enough of the early 2000s here on Rewind! We kicked off series two with trips to Tallinn and Riga, well here's what happened when we remembered the contest in Istanbul and a historic victory for one of Eurovision's newest nations.

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Eurovision 2023's favourite Austrian duo return to the podcast to kick start Christmas, Teya and Salena tell us more about their new single "Ho Ho Ho" and how it could mark the end of their performing careers together. We also have a scoop on how ESCZ 2024 could look from Czechia's Head of Delegation, and we go behind the scenes with the BBC team warming up for this weekend's Junior Eurovision Song Contest.

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It's time bring you another episode from series one of Rewind from 2022. After looking back at 1993, 1980 and 2016, this time we're heading to Rotterdam and the cancelled contest of 2020, before reliving events the following year.

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We hit the rewind button to go all the way back to 1969 and the dramatic year year four countries took victory! We welcome back Croatia's 2022 singer Mia Dimsic for a catch up and we give her a big surprise!

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It's time bring you another episode from series one of Rewind from 2022. After looking back at 1993 and 1980, now we're heading to Stockholm for Eurovision 2016.

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We're back with another edition of Rewind as we turn the clock back once again to bring you the best stories from the contest in Riga. We hear all the drama and stories from events 20 years ago, including how Jemini almost weren't the UK's entry - how different the UK's history in Eurovision could have been!

There's also a welcome return to the podcast for Dale from Aussievision as he discusses Australia's chances of competing in Malmo.

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As promised on Wednesday's episode, for the next few Fridays we'll be heading into the archives to bring you a classic edition of are 'Rewind' series.

In this episode, which first aired in November 2022, we go behind the scenes of Eurovision 1980.

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We're back with series two of Rewind, where we delve into the archives to tell the story of a Eurovision Song Contest of the past! We kickstart with 2002 with tales of funding problems, managers at war and crap wedding bands... oh, and the Bird Eurovision Song Contest. Plus we look ahead to Malmo 2024 with The Local Sweden's Emma Lofgren, and the One Second Song returns!

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There's no new episode this week, but to get you in the mood for next week's new series of Rewind we delve into the archives to bring you a classic edition as they go behind the scenes of Eurovision 1993.

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In one of their first interviews since being announced as the UK's act for Junior Eurovision 2023, we're joined by Hayla, Maisie and Yasmin from STAND UNIQU3. Head of Delegation Lee Smithurst also stops by to tell us how he came to choosing the girls and what their staging will look like in Nice.

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Stig Karlsen is Norway's Head of Delegation, Executive Producer of Melodi Grand Prix and the Musical Director too. As a result, he has a story or two to tell. He tells us how his love of Eurovision began by building stages out of Lego in his bedroom as a child, and how it would be a dream to bring the contest back to Norway. Stig also tells us what he meant about *that* curious Instagram post.

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Since commentating on the contest for the first time in 1999 (when her country won the contest!) Swedish Radio's Eurovision Queen has been a mainstay in commentary boxes across the continent. She shares stories from her time working at the event, including a technical disaster in Dusseldorf, her iconic favourite entry, and how her life came full circle after crowding round the family radio in the mid 1970s to make sure she didn't miss the action.

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This week we bring you a chat with Linnea Deb who has won Melfest twice, and lifted the Eurovision crown after writing Måns Zelmerlöw's hit Heroes. She tells us what inspired her to get into songwriting, what her thoughts are on seeing the same people at Melfest year after year and what she would change about the Eurovision Song Contest.

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We hear from the Swedish songwriter and producer behind several iconic Eurovision entries as he recounts the moments that made him fall in love with the contest. Anderz discusses what it's like to sit in the green room on the cusp on winning, something he has done twice with "Fuego" and "Too Late for Love" as well as his past history with Melodifestivalen, and the songs that inspired him at the start of his career.

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Samya is a fairly recent convert to the world of the Eurovision Song Contest, but it hasn't stopped her from having some of the best jobs possible! Whether it's interviewing 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra, playing table tennis with Maneskin, or taking us behind the scenes of being a juror at the contest, Samya has an amazing story or two to tell.

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The host of Eurovisioncast reflects on last year's contest and how he ended up fronting the BBC's coverage in 2023. Daniel takes us behind the scenes as he shares his crazy schedule in Liverpool, including sharing a bed with a Eurovision winner. He tells us how he confused Keiino at the contest in Tel Aviv, and why one particular Spanish entry with always be his favourite Eurovision song of all-time.

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The Contest & Me continues as you get to hear all about Rob's love of Eurovision. From his very first memory, his most memorable moment, and his ideas on how to shake up the Contest, you'll get to know even more about one half of the presenters of the world's favourite Eurovision podcast.

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We kick off our third series of the Contest & Me as we explore our love of the Eurovision Song Contest through a set of challenging questions. All aimed to help us discover why a person loves Eurovision, this year we're starting with something special as we get to know the hosts of The Euro Trip a little bit better. On this first episode we hear James reveal a surprising drink that helped him enjoy Eurovision in Lisbon, the unexpected rule change he'd like to make, and why French Eurovision entries hit different for him.

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Get ready for a new series of The Contest & Me as James and Rob chat to more familiar faces about why they love Eurovision.

First episode drops on Wednesday 16th August with new episodes following each week.

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Lee Smithurst (Head of Show) and Dan Shipton (Lead Creative Director) return to share their memories of the contest in Liverpool. They take us behind the scenes as they share their hot takes from rehearsals, discuss that controversial semi-final results sequence, and choice their favourite moments from the live shows.

And stick around as we bring you an sneak peak at what you can expect from us as The Contest & Me returns next week!

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We're back for the 2024 season... ahead of schedule! We react to the shock news the BBC and record label TaP Music won't continue their relationship into 2024, and ask what might be next as we look ahead to the contest in Malmo. To do so we're joined by industry experts Paul Jordan and Nick Levine as they assess what went right, what went wrong, and what should be the first thing on the BBC's to-do list next year.

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We look back on another exciting year and celebrate our favourite moments from this Eurovision season. To kick start the episode we're joined by an old friend as the host of the Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast Steve Holden joins us to reflect on 2023, before the boys choose their favourite moments from the last year. They include a catch up with We Are Domi, big interviews with Loreen and the creative team behind the contest in Liverpool, and emotive lessons in history as we look back at our Rewind series.

03.23" - Steve Holden reflects on the 2023 season

28.00" - A listener email from Finland

35.53" - Carrie Grant remembers her favourite Eurovision year

42.19" - Ulrikke from Norway has a suprising breakfast

46.20" - Fazla recounts representing Bosnia on their debut in 1993

52.17" - Loreen explains her return to Eurovision

58.22" - We Are Domi join us in Prague

1.03.27" - Lee Smithurst & Dan Shipton look ahead to Liverpool

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We hope you've just about recovered from a whirlwind week that was Eurovision 2023. We're here by your side to debrief everything that happened in Liverpool. Aftonbladet's Tobbe Ek will be with us to discuss Loreen's historic win, Milla Ollikainen will be in Helsinki to chat about how close Finland got to winning the contest again, and Liverpool City Councillor Harry Doyle will be looking back at the event in the city. Plus, podcast favourite Bella Qvist joins us for the whole episode - what a treat!

08:05 - Tobbe Ek

27:47 - Milla Ollikainen

43:55 - Harry Doyle

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Can you believe it? We've made it to Grand Final day of Eurovision 2023 and we've got you covered with a whole host of guests to get you up to speed and in the know ahead of what's looking like one of the best contests in recent memory!

02:39 - Betting expert Ben Robertson

05:47 - 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra

10:20 - Flag Parade artist Tina Karol

15:47 - Exec Producer Andrew Cartmell

21:01 - Reference Group member Sietse Bakker on Luxembourg's return

26:01 - French representative La Zarra

34:14 - Queen Loreen

35:18 - Aftonbladet's Tobbe Ek & Stina Dahlgren

38:58 - Finnish journalist Milla Ollikainen

43:50 - 2018 winner Netta

53:39 - TV critic Scott Bryan

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Reaction from the Village, Press Centre, and highlights from our first live listener event at Sugar & Dice board game cafe here in Liverpool. We also crown our first Liverpool Legend, and we go on a detective mission to find out more about Loreen's iconic nails.

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The week is racing by as we look ahead to the second semi final as sixteen countries aim to claim the final spots for the Grand Final. We're live from the arena as the boys watch the first dress rehearsal of the show, Gustaph joins us from the Village, and 2022 icons Subwoolfer are interviewed by their superfan.

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We react to the first ten qualifiers for the Eurovision Grand Final with guests in the Village and Press Centre joining us to discuss the results. There's also a return for Executive Supervisor Martin Osterdahl to discuss the big news story of the week so far...

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We've got day two wrapped up as we look ahead to the first live show. We chat to Ukrainian commentator Timur Myroshnechenko, and podcast pals Ben Robertson, Tobbe Ek and Bella Qvist also join us, before we catch up again with BBC Eurovision Managing Director Martin Green.

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We are live in Liverpool for Eurovision 2023! Today we bring you all the action from the Turquoise Carpet where all the artists and their delegations get a chance to chat to the press and meet the fans. We bring you conversations with artists, songwriters, heads of delegations and even some of the BBC's production team too, to find out how they're feeling ahead of show week.

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We celebrate Germany's legandary commentator who retires from the contest this year in Liverpool. 2023 marks his 25th commentary, and in this special interview he looks back on all those years attending Eurovision, from his first in 1997, to Lena's memorable victory in 2010.

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It's less than a week before we're in Liverpool for daily episodes, so this week we catch up with Germany's Lord of the Lost before they take to the stage to rehearse. We also catch up with friend of the podcast Zoe London about her DJ set at Euroclub, plus we get an insight into Sugar & Dice - the venue for our live event next week.

07:15 - News roundup

10:30 - Zoe London

22:28 - Leap to Liverpool

32:30 - Lord of the Lost

48:30 - One Second Song

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The Managing Director of this year's contest joins us live from Liverpool as preparations continue with rehearsals just a few days away. We're also joined by Norwegian hopeful Alessandra who teases changes to her staging at the contest, and we go back through the archives after asking you what you remember about the first Eurovision you watched on television.

06.33" - Latest Eurovision News

08.54" - The first Eurovision you watched on television

19.26" - Martin Green CEO, BBC Eurovision Managing Director

29.32" - Alessandra from Norway joins us

40.00" - One Second Song

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We celebrate the 100th regular weekly episode of the podcast as we sit down for an exclusive conversation with Lee Smithurst (Head of Show) and Dan Shipton (Lead Creative Director) as they reveal all the details on what to look forward to during the live shows in Liverpool.

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Teya & Salena from Austria are arguably one of the most talked about artists ahead of Eurovision in Liverpool, so we thought you'd want to hear what they had to say! We also say hello again to Tobbe Ek from Aftonbladet who gives us the latest on Loreen's staging drama, and Cath and Lau stop by on our latest instalment of our Leap to Liverpool.

08:12 - News roundup

12:07 - Tobbe Ek

26:02 - Leap to Liverpool

36:51 - Teya & Salena

56:14 - One Second Song

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There's no James' this week, but Rob does his best to fill the gap with two more of the class of 2023!

First up TVORCHI find time in their busy schedule to update on their plans for Liverpool, while Ash from Australian band Voyager discusses a meet up with last year's Irish entry Brooke, their excitement at heading to Eurovision, and how he combines drumming with... graphic design! There's also plenty of time to get up to speed with Liverpool's preparations with another edition of the Leap to Liverpool as well as a chat with someone volunteering at the contest this year.

04.22" TVORCHI Part 1

10.21" - Eurovision News Update

13.91" - TVORCHI Part 2

20.33" - Eurovision Volunteer Shau Chan

26.00" - Sax Chat

30.34" - Leap to Liverpool

44.44" - Ash from Voyager

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Malta's 2023 representatives join us to chat about their entry, dance practice, and their very British sounding names. We also launch the 'Leap to Liverpool', our weekly mission to find out more about this year's Eurovision host city. We also have more on the official Eurovision board game, and ask more big questions, namely, when was the last time you saw a milkman?

11.16" - Eurovision News Update

18.29" - Leap to Liverpool

32.10" - The Busker chat about representing Malta

47.03" - One Second Song

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For the first time ever, we've invited some of you onto the podcast to tell us what you think of Eurovision! Listeners Hannah, Ross and Kyle join us to give us their thoughts on the class of 2023, betting man Ben Robertson gives us the lowdown on the betting markets and we have some very exciting news about what we're getting up to in Liverpool!

10:15 - Eurovision news update

12:25 - Our very own exciting news update!

16:44 - Ben Robertson on the betting markets

29:16 - Our Fan Panel reviews the songs

52:29 - One Second Song

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We hear from Ireland's 2023 representatives and learn about Rob & James' sleeping arrangements for Liverpool. In his first feature length chat Conor O'Donoghue joins the podcast to discuss Wild Youth's plans for Eurovision, including more on the songwriting process and how they're coping with the pressure to turn around his country's failing fortunues at the contest. We'll also have more on Mae Muller from BBC Radio 1 presenter Maia Beth, and could the boys' trip to Merseyside turn into it's own reality show?

08.46" - Latest Eurovision News

17.08" - Maia Beth tells us more about Mae Muller

30.13" - Liverpool Love Island

35.01" - Conor from Wild Youth

54.01" - One Second Song

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After six weeks of incredible competition, Melfest in 2023 has come to an end. Loreen has won for a second time and stands a huge chance of winning Eurovision again to give Sweden a record equalling seventh ESC crown. We're joined by Aftonbladet's Tobbe Ek to review a sensational Melfest season and look ahead to Eurovision in May, English language commentator Bella Qvist takes us inside the commentary box and listener Will tells us what it was like to be a fan in the arena for the final.

08:52 - Will's fan report

11:21 - Tobbe Ek's Melfest Review

25:39 - Inside Bella Qvist's commentary box

36:39 - Tobbe Ek previews Eurovision in May

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Finally the news is out, so in a special bonus episode we react to the news that Mae Muller will represent the UK at Eurovision 2023. We hear from journalists who have followed her career, chat to the President of OGAE UK as well as hearing some fan reactions to the entry. We'll even have a message from her former headteacher too!

04.54" - Mae Muller's revealed at the UK entry

10.03" - BBC Radio 1 & BBC Introducing host Jess Iszatt

21.52" - LGBTQ writer & music journalist Nick Levine

31.56" - Fans react to the UK's song for 2023

37.15" - OGAE UK President Vaughan Staples

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Eurovision tickets have come and gone! Were you one of the lucky few to get tickets? We chat to a fan about their ticketing experience. We also chat to this year's Czech entry Vesna and find out how they're shaping up for Eurovision. Plus, we can't be too far away from a UK Eurovision announcement... can we?

08:50 - Eurovision news

17:42 - Fan Corrie on her ticket update

27:42 - Patrice from Vesna

45:18 - One Second Song

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After weeks of heats and last week's semi-final we're finally counting down to the big night in Stockholm. Before we look ahead we react to everything that happened in Örnsköldsvik and chat about the four qualifiers, doing so in the company of Melfest expert and the man behind Mellopedia, the brilliant Gustav Dahlander.

We then hear from listener Will on the unique London venue showing the competition, then hear from finalists Kiana and Maria Sur. To wrap up Gustav sticks around to give us all the facts and stats ahead of the final, and we pick our final tracks for the Melfest Monday Party Playlist.

05.29" - Gustav Dahlander Part One

15.29" - Melfest Monday Party Playlist

22.51" - Swedish Church chat with listener Will

32.38" - Kiana Interview

40.54" - Maria Sur Interview

49.48" - Gustav Dahlander Part Two

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For the first time in the 2023 season, we're joined by an act already confirmed to be heading to the contest this May. The lads from Ljubljana, Joker Out, join us to discuss their preparations for the contest in Liverpool, as well as sharing an unusual gig venue...

Rob and James also get the chance to debrief about Loreen's performance in Melfest at the weekend, listener Gina joins us to explain why she slid into our DMs last week, and we do a bit of detective work on who could be representing the United Kingdom!

07.28" - Latest Eurovision News

11.36" - UK Eurovision entry rumours

16.14" - Listener Gina joins us to discuss... Craig David!

23.19" - Joker Out on representing Slovenia

42.23" - One Second Song

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Melfest 2023 is racing by now, as all 28 acts have now performed on the stage. This week James is joined by Aftonbladet's Stina Dahlgren and Eurovision Hub's Miceal O'Kane to react to everything from heat four, including the return of Queen Loreen. They also provide their expert analysis and opinions over what to expect from the upcoming Semi Final, plus Victor Crone and Tennessee Tears both stop by ahead of their appearance in the show. And we've got another two tracks to add to the Melfest Party Playlist.

04:10 - Stina Dahlgren & Miceal O'Kane Part One

19:13 - Melfest Party Playlist

24:23 - Tennessee Tears

35:00 - Victor Crone

45:00 - Stina Dahlgren & Miceal O'Kane Part Two

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We finally got her on the podcast! Ahead of her return to Melodifestivalen, Loreen tells us more about what to expert from her entry in the competition. She shares details about her song, how a conversation with Christer Björkman helped convince her come back, and how she still loves the Eurovision Song Contest. There's also a chat with Söngvakeppnin hopeful Kristín Sesselja, and Thomas from the 12points podcast tells us everything we need to know about La Zarra.

08.31" - Latest Eurovision News

14.43" - Thomas from 12points tells us more about 'Évidemment'

23.48" - Kristín Sesselja on Söngvakeppnin

38.40" - Loreen chats Melfest, Eurovision & more...

57.43" - One Second Song

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Three shows down, three to go. We're at the midway point of Melfest 2023 and Jenny Agren from Aftonbladet joins us to review everything from the weekend and helps us figure out what's going to happen in the fourth and final heat on Saturday night. We also chat to three of heat four's artists: Smash Into Pieces, Signe & Hjordis and the one and only Loreen! Plus we've got two more tracks to add to the ultimate Melfest Party Playlist.

04:14 - Jenny Agren Part One

15:43 - Melfest Party Playlist

20:37 - Smash Into Pieces Interview

28:11 - Signe & Hjordis Interview

37:39 - Loreen Interview

43:04 - Jenny Agren Part Two

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This week two more Eurovision 2023 hopefuls stop by for a chat and Rob shares a shocking revelation about James. First up we get an all-important Sanremo debrief from friend of the podcast Claudio Sartorelli, who shares some great gossip about Marco Mengoni's potential entry for Liverpool. Then the boys tour Scandanavia as James hangs out with Casanovas from Sweden, and Finland's Portion Boys. Oh, and we'll also be heading to the alter to celebrate more Eurovision songs at weddings too!

06.58" - Eurovision songs at weddings revisted

11.05" - Latest News

15.47" - Claudio Sartorelli reviews Sanremo

24.19" - James catches up with Henrik from Casanovas

37.05" - Portion Boys discuss UMK 2023

45.42" - One Second Song

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Two heats down, two to go. This week we're joined by Aftonbladet's Stina Dahlgren to react to everything that happened in heat two, and look ahead to everything in heat three this coming weekend. Not only that but Canadian-born songwriter Laurell chats to us about making her on stage debut this coming weekend, as do Norwegian duo Marcus & Martinus. Plus the boys choose two more tracks to add to the ultimate Melfest party playlist.

03:56" - Your guide to Linkoping

08:16" - Stina Dahlgren Part One

21:01" - Melfest Party Playlist

26:27" - Laurell Interview

36:11" - Marcus & Martinus Interview

43:45" - Stina Dahlgren Part Two

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Super Saturday is almost upon us - 9 national selections all in one night! One of those shows is Dora in Croatia, so we catch up with their 2022 artist Mia Dimsic to find out what her year has been like. We also look back at the final of MGP in Norway and British radio presenter Alex Mansuroglu who was on the jury takes us behind the scenes.

06:32 - News roundup

14:53 - Alex Mansuroglu on the NRK juries

23:12 - Eurovision weddings

29:41 - Mia Dimsic one year on

48:00 - One Second Song

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Aftonbladet journalist and Melodifestivalen veteran Tobbe Ek joins Rob and James to review the action from Gothenberg before looking ahead to Heat 2. They discuss the songs that progressed direct to the final, including on Jon Henrik Fjällgren and friends! Then there's a chance to hear from some of the artists making their debut in the competition as they catch up with James, before all eyes turn to next week's show in Linköping.

03.22" - Heat 1 review with Tobbe Ek

19.09" - Melfest Party Playlist

23.51" - Eden Interview

31.25" - Uje Brandelius Interview

38.55" - Tennesse Tears Interview

46.16" - Heat 2 preview with Tobbe Ek

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The boys head home after a busy few days in Prague, featuring some exclusive Head of Delegation conversations.

Both HoD's from the Czech Republic and Ireland discuss their country's plans for 2023, and before that there's two chats with some very special guests... one you might be very familiar with.

00.00" - Cesár Sampson on his involvement with ESCZ

05.03" - Czech HoD Kryštof Šámal on their plans

17.35" - We Are Domi return to the podcast

25.10" - Markus Riva on entering Supernova again

32.06" - Ireland's HoD Michael Kealy looks ahead to Eurosong 2023

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Melodifestivalen season kicks off in style with a bumber episode looking ahead to this year's competition. Ben Robertson from ESC Insight, the Bet Eurovision podcast, and International Coordinator for OGAE Sweden joins Rob and James to preview all the action, while there's also time for a chat with two of the acts competing in Heat 1, Tone Sekelius and Eva & Ewa.

03.05" - Ben Robertson Part 1

21.35" - Party Playlist

28.03" - Tone Sekelius Interview

40.00" - Eva & Ewa Interview

48.31" - Ben Robertson Part 2

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A special bonus episode from Czech TV HQ in Prague as the boys catch up with the artists hoping to represent the Czech Republic at Eurovision in Liverpool.

Don't forget to watch them live on the official Eurovision YouTube channel at 8pm UK time/9pm CET on 30th January 2023.

Hear us chat exclusively to the artists:

08.37" - Maella

11.19" - Pam Rabbit

19.12" - Markéta Irglová

24.27" - Vesna

27.43 - Rodan

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Norway's 2020 entry and 2023 hopeful joins the podcast to discuss her dream of heading to Liverpool. The boys also get excited ahead of their upcoming trip to Prague, while there's also a chance to catch up with Germany's plans for their selection with the artists set to be announced later this week.

09.38" - Latest Eurovision News

16.40" - Benjamin Hertlein from ESC Kompakt on Germany's selection in 2023

25.15" - The boys discuss their role in ESCZ

32.23" - Ulrikke chats about her dream to represent Norway once more

45.24" - One Second Song

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National final season is fully underway now and things are hotting up! Sunstroke Project have thrown their hat into the ring to represent Moldova for a record-equalling third time and this week, the duo chat to us exclusively about their song. Last week we spoke to Gustaph from Belgium... and at the weekend he was chosen to represent his country in May - so we catch up with Sven Garreyn from Songfestival.be to get a roundup of the Belgian national final. And just across the border in France, Thomas from the 12 Points podcast gives us an update on the French act.

11:04 - News roundup

17:27 - Sven Garreyn from Songfestival.be

28:11 - Sunstroke Project Exclusive Interview

40:28 - Thomas from 12 Points

44:14 - One Second Song

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The first national selection shows of the calendar year kick off this week, with Estonia, Malta, Norway and Belgium all bringing potential artists to our screens. This week we chat to both Gala Dragot and Gustaph who are competing in the Belgian competition Eurosong, as well as JOWST & Byron Williams who are taking part in the first heat of MGP in Norway.

10:47 - News update

15:29 - Gustaph Interview

24:58 - Gala Dragot Interview

35:09 - JOWST & Byron Williams Jr Interview

48:13 - One Second Song

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We're back! As it's now 2023, we thought it would be wise to focus in on this year's host city to see how preparations are going and what the excitement levels are like. We're joined again by the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Harry Doyle to see what his life has been like since the announcement in October; Liverpool Echo's Eurovision reporter Christopher Megrath gives us the inside scoop on the goings on in the city; and we're joined by a handful of our podcast regulars for their hopes and predictions for the year ahead.

09:12 - News roundup

15:19 - Harry Doyle on the city's preparations

29:20 - Podcast regulars and their 2023 predictions

33:57 - Christopher Megrath on the city's excitement levels

46:35 - One Second Song

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Andrew Cartmell has been a reporter, a producer and most recently the Head of Delegation for the BBC at the Eurovision Song Contest and has never spoken at length about his career. In 2023, Andrew is the Executive Producer of the Contest itself as the BBC is the host broadcaster for the first time since 1998. Andrew chats to us at length about his love for Eurovision, the roles he has taken on over the last 20 years and how Eurovision is shaping up for May 2023.

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We look back at France's win in Yerevan as we speak to friend of the podcast, French journalist Fabien Randanne. We also and pick out some of our favourite moments from the last twelve months, and Estonian Eurovision hopeful Sissi is back with us to discuss her participation in Eesti Laul 2023.

09.43" - Latest Eurovision News

15.47" - Fabien Randanne on France's JESC victory

24.45" - Best bits from 2022

38.49" - Sissi joins us to discuss Eesti Laul 2023

55.43" - One Second Song

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We're on the eve of Junior Eurovision 2022 so to celebrate we delve into our archive and speak to JESC winner Ralf Mackenbach, JESC and ESC alumni Stefania as well as Lee Smithurst from the BBC. Speaking of the BBC, we sent them an invite to join us for a chat, they said yes, but didn't say who'd be joining us... who will it be?

10:32 - Eurovision news

15:42 - Lee Smithurst

18:31 - Stefania

22:24 - Ralf Mackenbach

27:13 - A mystery guest from BBC Eurovision

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The boys are joined by Melfest icons Bella Qvist & Tobbe Ek to discuss the artists taking part in the competition. They discuss the heats, the upcoming drama, and whether Loreen could return to Eurovision once more...

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We reminisce about the contest in Stockholm as we rewind for the final time this season. We hear from those involved in making the contest happen, including Christer Bjorkman, host Petra Mede, and the man behind "Love Love Peace Peace" Edward af Sillen. This week we're also joined by James' brother - Callum - who shares a heartwarming tale from Denmark, and there's another edition of the One Second Song.

10.40" - Eurovision News Round Up

17.13" - Denmark's Tim Schou on being reunited with his Eurovision guitar

28.25" - Rewind 2016

49.30" - One Second Song

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The Executive Producer of the 2020 and 2021 editions shares stories of organising a Eurovision like no other. In a wide ranging conversation Sietse discusses the night the Netherlands won the contest in Tel Aviv, how Rotterdam was chosen to host, what it was like the day the 2020 contest was cancelled, and his emotions when he realised Eurovision would happen the following year.

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This week we rewind just a tiny amount to the cancelled contest of 2020. We look at why the decision was made, how they started to plan for 2021 and what it was really like when all those nul points votes started to come through - all with help from Exec Producer Sietse Bakker. We also analyse the new voting changes for Eurovision 2023 and our favourite Swede Tobbe Ek stops by and gives us all the gossip on Melfest 2023.

04:52 - Voting changes with Ben Robertson

17:31 - Eurovision news roundup

21:27 - Tobbe Ek on all things Melfest

32:00 - Rewind 2020/2021

52:03 - One Second Song

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In 1993, Bosnia and Herzegovina was at war, but that didn't stop them from making their debut in the Eurovision Song Contest. Muhamed Fazlagić, better known as Fazla, fled the country through sniper fire to perform in Millstreet in Ireland in order to put his country on the map. He tells us his story.

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We turn back to clock to the early nineties on Rewind this week as we take a look at the iconic year the contest was held in an Equestrian centre in Millstreet, Ireland. We hear from memorable participants and experts as we relive the action, and remember the historic political atmosphere within which Eurovision was taking place.

We'll also be hearing about SBS's decision to scrap Australia Decides, and we hear an incredible story featuring former Czech Eurovision stars and an unsent text message...

08.31" - Memorable Eurovision encounters in Prague

14.22" - Eurovision News Update

19.38" - Kyriakos from Aussievision chats Australia Decides

26.38" - Rewind 1993

49.15" - One Second Song

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We're back with you for another edition of Rewind, as we head back to 2004 and Ukraine's historic first win at the Contest. We also hear from you and your curious encounters with Eurovision stars, plus Lee Smithurst from the BBC is back to update us on the progress on the 2023 Contest.

11:26 - Eurovision news round up

16:50 - The BBC's Head of Show on plans for 2023

22:58 - Rewind 2004

46:05 - One Second Song

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The BBC is taking part in Junior Eurovision for the first time ever next month, and today Lee Smithurst, the Head of Delegation speaks exclusively to us. You get to hear how they chose the artist Freya Skye, what their hopes and ambitions are - plus we look back at Sam Ryder's result in Turin earlier this year.

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We return with another edition of Rewind as we wind the clock back several decades to celebrate a unique edition of the contest. There's also time and look ahead to Norway's selection in 2023 and get to the bottom of some gossip about who might be taking part, and there's a very unlikely story involving Gina G...

09.55" - Latest Eurovision News

14.03" - Morten from OGAE Norway on Melodi Grand Prix 2023

21.46" - Rewind 1980

43.27" - One Second Song

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Our regular run of weekly episodes in the run up to Liverpool 2023 starts... NOW! We bring you all the latest news, the biggest Eurovision guests, and, for the next six weeks, a new feature called Rewind. Each week we'll rewind the clock to an edition of the Eurovision Song Contest and reminisce together alongside some very special guests. Plus, the One Second Song returns!

06:41" - Latest Eurovision News

11:10" - BBC Eurovision's Lead Commissioner; Rachel Ashdown

22:51" - Rewind 1998

54:50" - One Second Song

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We delve into the archives as Rob celebrates with some of the weird and wonderful moments from the last ten years. Of course Rob & James have been together in podcast form since August 2020, but did you know The Euro Trip started life on student radio back in the autumn of 2012?! We celebrate a decade of Eurovision, European music, and some the great people to have joined the show along the way.

As promised, listen to Rob's trip around Minsk from Junior Eurovision 2018.

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In this special bonus episode we learn more about a special Eurovision afternoon happening at the British Film Institute on 22nd October.

The event is part of the BFI’s 100 BBC TV Gamechangers – a season at BFI Southbank celebrating the BBC’s centenary. The shows included are drawn from the BFI 100 BBC Gamechangers, a curated list of the most innovative BBC television programmes that have had a significant impact on television and society – including the Eurovision Song Contest. You can see that full list here.

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After months of waiting, we finally know which city will host Eurovision next year. Liverpool's Assistant Mayor Harry Doyle joins us to explain how they did it, fans from both Liverpool and Glasgow explain their differing emotions and podcast regular Steve Holden joins us from his interrailing travels across Europe. Oh, and Rob makes a brief appearance... all will be explained!

08:06 - Liverpool Assistant Mayor Harry Doyle

27:11 - Glaswegian Eurovision fan Elaine Scattermoon

34:18 - Eurovision podcast host Steve Holden

37:57 - Scouse Eurovision fan Jamie McLoughlin

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Carrie Grant represented the UK at Eurovision in 1983 and since then has done almost everything else possible when it comes to the contest. Whether it's heading up the jury, giving out the points or sitting on the judging panel in national finals on the BBC, Carrie has been there and done it and has some amazing stories to tell.

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Star of ITV quiz show The Chase joins us to discuss her love of Eurovision, including her first memories, and her fond memories of Love City Groove. She also tells James how a childhood choir links her to the United Kingdom's last winner, as well as revealing how Simon Cowell really feels about Eurovision...

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We head to the commentary box as the Cypriot commentator, fan, and journalist sits down to share her favourite Eurovision memories. Melina looks back at her many years in the booth, including her return in 2022. She also shares a chat she had with legendary singer Željko Joksimović, her contest crushes, a hairy moment during one of 2010's semi-finals, and how Sam Ryder makes it very difficult to stay impartial...

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The Creative Director behind Sam Ryder's "Space Man" entry takes us behind the scenes in Turin & shares memories from his esteemed career.

Dan takes us back to his first time working with the BBC in 2015 before talking us through the other occasions he worked with the UK delegation. He then reveals how a chance conversation in Rotterdam led him reuniting with the United Kingdom team again this year. Later Dan shares the emotional moments that followed the 2022 final, and how his BlackSkull Creative team work to provide the best platform for the world's biggest stars.

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We head back to Ireland for another episode of The Contest & Me. James sits down with TV and radio host, and the presenter of Ireland's Junior Eurovision coverage Louise Cantillon. They chat about growing up during Ireland's heyday, meeting a Eurovision star while at school and what her dream rule change would be at the Contest.

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We head to EBU HQ as one of the key members of the Eurovision team tells us about his love of the contest. Dave Goodman talks us through his journey from a fan of the contest back in the 1980s, to attending his first contest as the UK hosted in 1998. He then explains what it was like to cover the contest as a journalist, before joining the in-house team responsible for Eurovision itself. Oh, and there's plenty of incredible stories along the way!

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In another fascinating conversation here on The Contest & Me, journalist from Sweden's leading daily newspaper Aftonbladet, Tobbe Ek joins us to chat about how Eurovision is woven its way through his life. From growing up watching Eurovision and Melfest in the 1970s, to covering the Contest for the first time in 2006, to his journalism working its way to the door of the President of France, Tobbe recalls his love for the Eurovision Song Contest.

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We're back with another episode as one of Eurovision's most popular experts describes how he first fell in love with the contest. Paul talks to us about his early memories in the 1990s, his iconic favourite song, and one particularly interesting taxi journey in Eastern Europe.

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In this episode of The Contest & Me, James chats to entertainment journalist Emma Kelly about her love for Eurovision. Emma tells us about her earliest memories, an unlikely encounter with 2014 winner Conchita, and her dream rule change that might help out her native Ireland.

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In the first episode of this series, the host of the Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast, Steve Holden joins us for an in-depth chat about his love for the contest. Rob chats about how he fell in love with Eurovision, his favourite ESC memory, and what he'd like to see change in the future.

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In the return of The Contest & Me, James and Rob bring you the best stories from some of the most well known fans of the Eurovision Song Contest. Episode One lands on August 10th.

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It's the news that we never thought we'd hear - Eurovision is coming back to the UK! The boys are back from their summer holidays early to bring you all the best reaction to today's news. The EBU's Communications Lead Dave Goodman tells us how we've got to this point, Bella Qvist tells us what it's like when Eurovision comes to your country, Fernand Frimpong Jr gives us an idea about the the scale of the event the BBC has on its hands, and BBC Radio Leeds journalist Pete Allison gives us his pitch for his city to host next year.

03:38 - Bella Qvist on what it's like for Eurovision to come to town

14:21 - The EBU's Dave Goodman

29:43 - Fernand Frimpong Jr. on the scale of the production

36:00 - Pete Allison on Leeds's bid to host

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For one final time during the 2022 Eurovision season, we're back with you and this time we're rounding up our favourite moments from the last year. But before that, we bring you the final chapter in the Domi Diary as we catch up with Czech Republic's We Are Domi in the aftermath of Eurovision 2022.

09:25 - The final chapter of the Domi Diary

32:26 - James's chat with Citi Zeni

39:08 - Rob interviews Blind Channel in a library

46:03 - James is reunited with Anders Bagge

52:45 - Rob's favourite Spotify playlist

60:28 - The final One Second Song

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In our first episode since Ukraine's Eurovision 2022 victory, we bring you a hugely important conversation with Kyiv based broadcaster Timur Miroshnychenko. He discusses commentating on the contest from a bomb shelter, his emotions after Kalush Orchestra were declared the winner, and what the future holds for Ukraine and the contest.

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The only guide you need to the Grand Final of Eurovision 2022. We've invited some of the biggest experts that Eurovision has to offer to get you up to speed for tonight. We chat the UK and Ukraine with Paul Jordan, ESC Insight and Bet Eurovision's Ben Robertson takes us through the odds, Aftonbladet's Tobbe Ek talks about Sweden's chances, EurovisionSpain's Milena Gonzalez tells us about Spain's chances, and finally Zoe London and Scott Bryan guide us through everything else we need to know!

05:35 - Dr Eurovision, Paul Jordan

16:24 - Betting expert Ben Robertson

25:50 - Zoe London & Scott Bryan Part 1

36:05 - Aftonbladet's Tobbe Ek

43:42 - Zoe London & Scott Bryan Part 2

51:24 - EurovisionSpain's Milena Gonzalez

51:51 - Zoe London & Scott Bryan Part 3

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The boys are back together again to react to all the news from semi-final two. They continue the We Are Domi qualification party with BBC Radio Leeds journalist Pete Allison as he tells us more about their adopted home in the UK, then there's a catch up with the lads from Aussievision, and Emma Kelly joins us live from the press centre after a difficult night for Ireland.

10.15" - Pete Allison on We Are Domi

23.46" - Aussievision discuss Australia's qualification

37.20" - Emma Kelly reflects on Ireland's NQ

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We're back in Margarita's kitchen looking ahead to semi-final two with a whole host of great guests. First up host of the official Eurovision podcast Steve Holden stops by to take us behind the scenes of the Pala Olimpico, before podcast favourite and already Swedish superstar Bella Qvist returns. Then there's a chance to hear from two of the artists competing in semi-final two, WRS from Romania, and Australia's Sheldon Riley.

05.13" - Steve Holden goes behind the scenes

17.55" - Bella Qvist discusses Sweden's chances

30.16" - WRS from Romania chats on the turquoise carpet

34.32" - Sheldon Riley joins us from his hotel

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This week's trip to Turin has taken a rather unexpected turn, so join Rob for a slightly alternative look back at the results of semi-final one. We review the action with listener Will, before getting the thoughts of Dr Eurovision himself, Mr Paul Jordan. There's also a return to the podcast for the President of OGAE Italy, Cristina Giuntini.

10.38" - Listener Will on his view inside the Pala Olimpico

20.00" - Paul Jordan reviews the semi-final one qualifiers

32.44" - Cristina Giuntini from OGAE Italy on a very busy week for her

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The boys prepare for the first live show ahead of semi-final one kicking off the contest in style. The catch up with pre-contest favourites Kalush Orchestra about the importance of their participation, while they also hear from Amanda Tenfjord on Greece's entry this year.

Iceland's commentator gives us an idea on his life working at the contest, and there's a chance to chat with Norway's Head of Delegation about managing an artist unlike any other!

05.21" - Kalush Orchestra on the importance of competing.

09.31" - Amanda Tenfjord discusses Greece's chances.

16.35" - Stig Karlsen on managing SubWoolfer.

23.06" - Gísli Marteinn Baldursson chats about commentating on the contest.

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We bring you all the very best action from the turquoise carpet and the opening ceremony of Eurovision 2022. The episode features a massive ten interviews with the stars of this year's contest as we take you closer to the action inside the grounds of the stunning Venaria Reale, just north of Turin.

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We kick off our coverage from the host city! The boys begin the episode outside this year's Eurovision arena before heading inside for a catch up with the EBU's Dave Goodman. There's also an appearance from Swedish commentator Edward af Sillen before they head for an interview with the UK's Sam Ryder.

06.06" - Dave Goodman from the EBU

18.59" - Swedish commentator Edward af Sillen

28.45" - Sam Ryder joins us

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In this bonus episode, James shares a documentary he's been working on over the last few months.

The UK is arguably one of, if not the most successful country in the Eurovision Song Contest. Alongside its five victories, the country has a further 18 top three results in the Grand Final of the world’s biggest music competition. But since 1997, that’s a full 25 years ago, the UK has failed to add another victory to its already impressive collection. Instead, the nation has found itself more often than not at the bottom end of the scoreboard; finishing last overall five times, two of which with the dreaded nul points – zero points. Its broadcaster, the BBC, has seemingly tried everything to change its fortunes around, but over the last quarter of a century, results inside the top 10 have only come their way three times, and the most recent time was over a decade ago. So with help from artists, TV producers, journalists and more, let’s figure out why the UK hasn't won the Eurovision Song Contest for 25 years.

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We start this week's episode with a phone call, as Rob hasn't turned up to record... but we still have time to catch up with three of this year's Eurovision artists. First we speak to We Are Domi, for the last entry into the Domi Diary. Then Estonia's Stefan stops by for a chat we had before he flew to Turin, and then podcast favourite Cornelia Jakobs returns to tell us about her first rehearsal.

08:54 - (We Are) Domi Diary

20:56 - Stefan from Estonia

30:35 - Cornelia Jakobs from Sweden

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In a surprise turn of events, Rob and James are in person for this week's episode, catching up with three of this year's Eurovision artists. First they head to Portugal to catch up with MARO, then they hop up to Iceland for a catch with Iceland's Systur, and then chaos ensues with Circus Mircus from Georgia.

09:34 - MARO from Portugal

23:16 - Systur from Iceland

34:44 - Circus Mircus from Georgia

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In a week which features even more random conversation than normal, The Rasmus frontman returns to the podcast to discuss their journey to Eurovision. We also hear what went down at the final Eurovision pre-party of the season in Madrid with Milena from Eurovision-Spain.com, and in a podcast first... a guest almost misses their interview to have a baby!

09.18" - Latest Eurovision News

15.18" - Milena Gonzalez from Eurovision-Spain.com

22.47" - Another instalment on the Trek to Turin

33.18" - Lauri from The Rasmus returns for a chat

43.38" - One Second Song

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In an exclusive interview, the BBC's Series Producer of Eurovision Lee Smithurst joins us to chat all about their plans for Turin. How did the TAP deal come about? When did Space Man get chosen? What will Sam's staging look like? We'll chat about all that and more! Also, our Trek to Turin continues and we get the lowdown from Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam.

06:01 - Eurovision news

09:32 - Eurovision in Concert with Corrie Wouters

17:58 - Trek to Turin

32:18 - Exclusive Interview with Lee Smithurst

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North Macedonia's 2022 singer stops by for a chat ahead representing her country at Eurovision this year. During the chat she tells us more about her staging plans, and how she hopes to use the contest as a springboard for more success. There's another addition of the 'Trek to Turin' despite James' struggling with his pronounciations, and BBC Radio 1's Daniel Rosney gives us the lowdown after the London Eurovision Party.

09.18" - Latest Eurovision News

14.00" - BBC Radio 1's Daniel Rosney on London Eurovision

24.35" - The 'Trek to Turin'

34.59" - Andrea from North Macedonia joins us

50.20" - The One Second Song

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He holds almost legendary status in the world of the Eurovision Song Contest, now Christer Bjorkman has headed stateside to lift the American Song Contest off the ground. He gives us an idea about how much work has been put in to get the show to our screens, he tells us how many songs were submitted to the competition and he also gives us his thoughts about the headline making viewing figures. We also squeeze in a chat about Melfest and Eurovision too!

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Eurovision 2022 is getting closer and closer, and this week Rob and James catch up with both Brooke from Ireland and Czech Republic's We Are Domi stop by for another entry into the DOMI Diary. The boys also kickstart their Trek to Turin.

08:34 - Eurovision News roundup

13:48 - (We Are DOMI) Diary

28:21 - Trek to Turin with Marcello Graziano

41:50 - Brooke from Ireland

61:15 - One Second Song

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We start our look ahead to Turin as we're joined by Croatia's representative for Eurovision 2022. Elsewhere we review your semi-final running order picks, and preview what we can expect in this year's host city with the help of some trusty travel vloggers. There's also a look back at the first American Song Contest show with the help of the 12 Points from America podcast.

07.44" - Latest Eurovision News

14.37" - Erik Nelson from 12 Points from America

25.15" - A tour around Turin with the help of YouTube

39.20" - Croatia's Mia Dimšić joins us for a chat

1.00.00" - One Second Song

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In what seems like the blink of an eye, national selection season of 2022 has come to an end. On this week's podcast, we bring you a selection of our favourite interviews from the last two months, we update you on all the gossip from the Melfest afterparty and Rob's been busy with the Spotify playlists again...

04:47 - Melfest Gossip

12:42 - Eurovision news update

18:32 - Rachel Mackay's Songvakeppnin update

23:01 - Rob's Spotify playlists

30:10 - National final winners

49:12 - One Second Song

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After six weeks Melodifestivalen 2022 is over and Rob & James wrap up the action with the stars of the show. They're live in Stockholm one last time in the immediate aftermath of the Final with a whole host of brilliant interviews to conclude this series of Melfest Monday, including the brilliant winner... Cornelia Jakobs.

09.04" - Liamoo reacts to his 4th place finish.

11.09" - Cazzi Opeia gives her thoughts on the final.

14.17" - James reunites with runner-up Anders Bagge.

17.29" - Melfest Producer Anette Brattström reviews the series.

20.59" - Host Oscar Zia on his starring role in 2022.

22.37" - Winner Cornelia Jakobs chats after her brilliant win.

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We've made it... the Final of Melodifestivalen is tonight and we're here as excitement builds ahead of the show. Join Rob & James around Stockholm as they head to OGAE Sweden's pre-party before travelling to the arena. During the episode they chat to Sophia Ahlin from the Swedish fan club, Eurovision legend Anna Sahlene, and podcast favourite Ben Robertson is back on the podast. Make sure to check back with us on Monday for the last episode of the series...

05.17" - Sohia Ahlin from OGAE Sweden

10.26" - Melfest & Eurovision legend Anna Sahlene chats to us.

18.30" - Bet Eurovision's Ben Robertson is back with us.

30.16" - Fan favourite Cornelia Jakobs gives her final interview.

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Rob and James have made it to the Swedish capital to begin their coverage ahead of the Melodifestivalen final. They set up camp inside the Friends Arena before catching up with fan favourites Klara Hammarström and LIAMOO, as well as going behind the scenes with SVT photographer Annika Berglund.

05.44" - LIAMOO joins us from his hotel.

14.55" - Annika Berglund on being the official Melfest photographer.

24.20" - Klara Hammarström joins us.

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The news we've finally been waiting for, Sam Ryder has been announced as the UK's entry for Eurovision 2022 with the song Space Man. And with thanks to Steve Holden from BBC Radio 1, we bring you an extended cut of his chat with Sam that you won't hear anywhere else!

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James is on-the-mend this week so instead Austria's Eurovision commentator joins Rob to co-host the podcast this week. They talk all things Austria and Eurovision, and there's also plenty of other guests who stop by for a chat including two of the National Final favourites competing in Iceland and Portugal. And even though James' isn't around, there's still time for the One Second Song.

04.19" - Andi Knoll Part One

12.44" - Latest Eurovision News

18.37" - Daughters of Reykjavik on Songvakeppnin

33.53" - MARO on her chances in Festival Da Canção

45.15" - Andi Knoll Part Two

59.46" - One Second Song

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With less than a week to go till the Melodifestivalen final we preview all the action and predict who might represent Sweden in Turin. Unfortunately James is feeling unwell, but to make up for it we're joined by two special guests... Jenny Ågren from Aftonbladet is back, and we also hear the thoughts of Bet Eurovision podcast host and Stockholm resident Ben Robertson too.

On top of that we catch up with Robin Bengtsson ahead of the Final, and prestigious backing singer Dea Norberg also returns to Melfest Monday.

04.21" - Ben & Jenny Part One

13.07" - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame

21:00" - Dea Norberg Interview

32:14" - Robin Bengtsson Interview

40.04" - Ben & Jenny Part Two

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We've gone national final crazy this week as we're joined by a mammoth FIVE artists hoping to represent their country at Eurovision this May. Zorja and Gramophonedzie from Serbia stop by to chat Pesma za Evroviziju, Felicia Lu and Malik Harris from Germany talk all things Germany 12 Points, and Dansk Melodi Grand Prix hopefuls Fuld Effekt talk about their hopes to represent Denmark. We also have a theory about the UK and the BBC...

06:21 - Eurovision News Round Up

11:51 - Zorja Interview

20:05 - Gramophonedzie Interview

23:31 - A UK Eurovision theory

25:40 - Fuld Effekt Interview

36:37 - Felicia Lu & Malik Harris

48:17 - One Second Song

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The four heats are now in the history books, and now we turn our attention to the new look semi final this coming weekend. Tobbe Ek is our special guest this week as he helps us review the weekend's action and preview what's to come on Saturday, plus semi finalists Alvaro Estrella and Cazzi Opeia stop by ahead of their performances at the weekend.

03:44 - Tobbe Ek Part One

17:32 - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame

22:22 - Alvaro Estrella Interview

30:14 - Cazzi Opeia Interview

38:28 - Tobbe Ek Part Two

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After she told us she wouldn't be competing in Melodifestivalen, Anna returns to explain her change of heart. Elsewhere in the episode James' catches up with Finnish hopefuls Cyan Kicks, and Rob gets ready for Australia Decides with the help of Kyriakos from Aussievision.

07.17" - Latest Eurovision News

16.22" - Kyriakos from Aussievision ahead of Australia Decides

24.44" - Cyan Kicks talk all things UMK.

35.51" - Anna Bergendahl returns to the podcast.

49.00" - One Second Song

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We're halfway there! James & Rob are joined by Aftonbladet's Jenny Ågren to take a look back at Saturday's show and look ahead to the final heat. They catch up with two of the debut acts taking part in the show too, with Malin Christin and Tenori joining Rob for a chat, and of course there's yet another edition of the Melfest Monday Hall of Fame.

03.27" - Jenny Ågren Part One

14.48" - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame

20.25" - Malin Christin Interview

29.28" - Tenori Interview

38.34" - Jenny Ågren Part Two

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You'll forgive us for giving you such a long episode today, but we have three amazing guests that we know you're going to love! Narguiz Birk-Petersen hosted Eurovision 10 years ago in Baku and she joins us to to give an insight into one of TV's most stressful roles. Anders Bagge is one of Sweden's biggest names who's singing career began on The Masked Singer last year, he stops by ahead of his Melfest debut this weekend, and in the first instalment of our Domi Diary, Czech representatives We Are Domi give us an update on their preparations for Turin.

06:25 - Eurovision news roundup

11:53 - Anders Bagge Interview

30:00 - Domi Diary

46:32 - Narguiz Birk-Petersen Interview

69:39 - One Second Song

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We're two heats down in Melfest 2022, and the boys are back to review everything from the weekend, and look ahead to next weekend's show. SVT's Melodifestivalen expert and Mellopedia creator Gustav Dahlander joins Rob and James to digest the action, artists Faith Kakembo and and Cazzi Opeia chat about their hopes for Heat 3, and there's another edition of the Melfest Monday Hall of Fame.

04:00 - Gustav Dahlander Part One

16:50 - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame

22:43 - Faith Kakembo

29:51 - Cazzi Opeia

41:29 - Gustav Dahlander Part Two

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One of the busiest men in the world of Eurovision joins Rob and James to chat about his involvement in Melodifestivalden and Eesti Laul. Indeed Victor spoke to us after a very successful week which saw his pal Stig Rasta progress to the Eesti Laul Grand Final, and his co-written Melfest entry "Innocent Love" qualify direct to the Melfest Final.

We also bring you an exclusive chat with the Head of Ukranian television ahead of this weekend's Vidbir, the President of OGAE Italy is here to reflect on Sanremo, and James' embarrases himself during the One Second Song.

10.03" - Latest Eurovision News.

17.06" - Cristina Giuntini from OGAE Italy.

25.58" - Yaroslav Lodygin discusses Vidbir 2022.

35.57" - James' National Final Lyric of the Week

38.46" - Victor Crone on Eesti Laul, Melfest & more.

58.26" - One Second Song

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This year's competition is up and running and the boys have lots to talk about after a dramatic opening show. Bella Qvist joins the boys to discuss all the action as Cornelia Jakobs and Robin Bengtsson qualified for the Grand Final. There's also another edition of the Melfest Monday Hall of Fame, and Mimi (Browsing Collection) and Alvaro Estrella stop by for a chat.

04.04" - Bella Qvist Part One

14.46" - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame

21.01" - Mimi from Browsing Collection

33.56" - Alvaro Estrella

41.54" - Bella Qvist Part Two

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The boys have got some very exciting news! Join Rob and James as they provide English language text commentary in the Melodifestivalen & Mello United apps during the live show. Important to remember that the Mello United app is only available on tablets in the UK... and you might need Google Translate to get yourself set up too.

Once you've successfully downloaded and set up your profile (use a Google account if you can!) then hit the screen in the top right corner or tilt your phone to watch live and chose the commentary from The Euro Trip podcast. See you in the app!

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As we approach one of the busiest weekends of national selection season, we're joined by a whole host of guests to get you up to speed with Eurovision 2022. Anna Sahlene represented Estonia 20 years ago, and is back this year to try her luck again. Gebrasy from Lithuania stops by to chat about his hopes for this year, and Eurovision IN's Claudio Sartorelli tells us all about Sanremo.

10:45" - Eurovision news roundup

15:42" - Claudio Sartorelli on Sanremo

25:22" - Gebrasy on his hopes to represent Lithuania

37:02" - Anna Sahlene 20 years on from Eurovision 2002

58:58" - The One Second Song

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As Europe's favourite Eurovision national selection is about to get under way, we're back with Melfest Monday to get you up to speed with everything you need to know about Melodifestivalen. Aftonbladet's Tobbe Ek joins us to discuss the first heat, plus participants Robin Bengtsson and Cornelia Jakobs chat about their songs in this year's competition.

04:03 - Tobbe Ek Part One

14:49 - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame

20:43 - Robin Bengtsson

26:25 - Cornelia Jakobs

38:16 - Tobbe Ek Part Two

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Estonia's 2018 representative reveals why she wants to return to Eurovision this year, including how Netflix's "The Story of Fire Saga" inspired her to make a comeback. We also chat to Irish hopeful Brooke about her track "It's Rich" and her plans for her Late Late Show performance, and we preview Benidorm Fest with Eurovision-Spain.com's Milena Gonzalez.

17.17" - Milena Gonzalez chats all things Benidorm Fest

27.18" - Irish hopeful Brooke discusses her entry "That's Rich"

41.34" - Estonia's Elina Nechayeva on her hopes to return to Eurovision

59.30" - The One Second Song

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We've got a Finnish rock special as Rotterdam favourites Blind Channel stop by to chat about life after Eurovision. Podcast regular Bella Qvist hangs out to chat to the band, discuss the cancellation of the Melfest tour, and also tries her luck at the One Second Song.

And of course there's an exclusive chat with The Rasmus as they try their luck in UMK 2022.

09.46" - Latest Eurovision News

15.50" - Bella Qvist discusses all things Melfest

25.21" - The Rasmus give an exclusive interview

43.37" - Rob & Bella chat to Blind Channel

1.03.44" - The One Second Song

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We have our first artist of 2022 on the podcast this week, as Dominika, Casper and Benjamin from We Are Domi chat all things about representing the Czech Republic in Turin. We have all the latest reaction to the Melodi Grand Prix artist announcement from ESC Norge's Morten Thomassen. And, performers of the song that's got everyone talking over the last week, Citi Zeni from Latvia join us for an exclusive interview about their song Eat Your Salad.

04:53 - Czech Republic's We Are Domi

25:06 - Eurovision News Update

30:02 - MGP reaction from ESC Norge's Morten Thomassen

42:23 - Exclusive Interview with Latvia's Citi Zeni

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Lithuania's Eurovision heroes join us to reflect on their iconic Rotterdam performance, and reveal how they reacted when told they'd need to try again to represent the country in 2021. Rob chats to Alina Amon, one of the hopefuls trying to represent Romania in Turin, while James catches up with Eurovision Albania's Roni Klein to reflect on 'Sekret' winning Festivali i Këngës.

9.09" - Latest Eurovision News.

14.40" - Roni Klein discusses Ronela Hajati's FiK win.

23.16" - Alina Amon on her hopes to represent Romania.

32.23" - The Roop reflect on their time in Rotterdam.

52.07" - The One Second Song.

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As we wrap up our festive specials for 2021, James sits down for a feature length chat with Karin Gunnarsson, one of the three producers of Europe's favourite national selections, Melodifestivalen. Karin chats about life after Christer Bjorkman, the changes to the show structure, and what to look out for in 2022.

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In the first of our special feative treats we sit down with argueably the most influential figure at the contest over the last ten years. Jon Ola talks about why he decided to step down from the role, his favourite and most challenging moments, as well as some of the rule changes he would have liked to implement during his time in the job.

He also celebrates Italy finally winning the contest, and explains whether Kazakhstan or any other countries could debut in the near future.

You won't want to miss this!

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The final episode looking at Junior Eurovision 2021 is here, with all the reaction to Armenia's victory in Paris. We relive the moment Malena was crowned the winner before hearing from her just moments after she lifted the trophy. Press conference host Sebastian Barke is with us to revist the week, and OGAE Poland join us after coming so close to yet another win. We also catch up with Eurovision fan Conor Devlin who attended Sunday's show.

The moment Armenia were crowned the winners - 06.01"

Malena gives her reaction to winning Junior Eurovision - 07.50"

Sebastian Barke on his hosting duties in the Press Centre - 12.54"

OGAE Poland discuss finishing as runner-up in Paris - 22.29"

Eurovision fan Conor Devlin on watching the show up close - 29.19"

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The time has finally come for the Grand Final of Junior Eurovision 2021 and the boys are here with a whole host of guests to get you right up to speed! Enzo and Simao Oliveira from France and Portugal speak about their chances of victory, Louise Cantillon and Niamh Ní Chróinín from Irish broadcaster TG4 speak about covering the contest in Paris, meanwhile Irish representative Maiú Levi Lawlor's headmaster Declan O'Leary tells us all about the young singer. Stijn Smulders from Eurovision.tv is live from Paris as he bids farewell to the world of Eurovision, and Fabien Randanne joins us one last time from La Seine Musicale.

02:04 - Portugal's Simão Oliveira

07:51 - French journalist Fabien Randanne

18:28 - A recap of the JESC 2021 songs - Part 1

24:14 - Eurovision.tv's Stijn Smulders

32:12 - A recap of the JESC 2021 songs - Part 2

35:14 - Maiú Levi Lawlor's headmaster Declan O'Leary

40:29 - TG4's Louise Cantillon and Niamh Ní Chróinín

49:07 - French representative Enzo

57:20 - Junior Eurovision Jukebox

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It's Junior Eurovision Eve today, so our preview of the final in Paris tomorrow continues. We're joined by Elisabetta Lizza from Italy & Levi Diaz from Spain as they prepare to represent their nation. Dutch songwriter Ferry Lagendijk tells us about writing this year's entry for The Netherlands and we catch up with Fabien Randanne live from the press centre.

02:17 - Italy's Elisabetta Lizza

04:33 - French Journalist Fabien Randanne

15:09 - Dutch songwriter Ferry Lagendijk

25:34 - Spain's Levi Diaz

32:03 - Junior Eurovision Jukebox

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The boys begin looking ahead to Sunday's Junior Eurovision Grand Final with plenty of special guests. On this episode James takes us on a trip down memory lane, French journalist Fabien Randanne gives the view from Paris, and Malta's Ike & Kaya stop by for a chat.

History of Junior Eurovision - 05.42"

Fabien Randanne on live in the Press Centre - 17.39"

Ike & Kaya from Malta interview - 25.59"

Junior Eurovision Jukebox - 34.46"

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Ahead of this weekend's Junior Eurovision Song Contest, we're brining you a chat with Stefania who has competed at both the adult and junior versions of the Eurovision Song Contest. We also update you on our plans for the weekend, speak to another Eurovision 2022 hopeful and hear from one of this year's JESC competitors.

12:00 - Eurovision news roundup

15:40 - Nathan Cassidy's Eurovision dream

23:55 - Our plans for Junior Eurovision

25:20 - French act Enzo ahead of JESC

27:53 - Stefania on JESC 2016 and ESC 2021

52:52 - The One Second Song

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We're delighted to welcome Norway's Head of Delegation to tell the boys what we need to know ahead of Melodi Grand Prix 2022. There's also an exciting conversation with ESCZ entrant Giudi & music producer Joshua James about their entry which is hoping to fly the Czech flag in Turin.

Latest Eurovision News - 10.36"

Giudi & Joshua James chat about "Jezinky" - 18.23"

James is joined by Norway Head of Delegation Stig Karlsen - 36.10"

The One Second Song - 59.37"

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This week we head back to 2013 and speak to Lithuania's entrant Andrius Pojavis about his life and career. We also get the inside line on the rumour that Monaco is returning to the contest in 2023, and we put a special callout to budding Eurovision artists.

10:17 - Eurovision news update.

16:15 - Eurovision-FR's Nisay Samreth on the Monaco rumour.

25:20 - A special callout to budding Eurovision artists.

27:05 - Lithuania's Andrius Pojavis.

52:01 - One Second Song.

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In a feature lenth interview, Ireland's Head of Delegation joins Rob and James to give them the inside scoop on their plans for 2022. Friends of the podcast Mike & Dale from Aussievision also stop by for a chat, and we bring you potentially the greatest Spotify playlist of all-time.

10.01" - Latest Eurovision News.

17.39" - Aussievision join the boys for a chat.

29.43" - Rob shares a playlist discovery.

37.20" - Michael Kealy discusses Ireland's Eurovision plans.

1.08.00" - The One Second Song.