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Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast

Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast

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Eurovision 2025: Our songs to watch out for

UK Eurovision fans Laura Cress and Martyn Williams return for a look ahead to Eurovision 2025. You'll get their thoughts on the songs to watch out for in Basel this year. You could win, who definitely won't and who'll make you laugh? That plus a look at some of the news and controversy around the contest this year. Don't forget to get in touch with your thoughts. Drop us an email at [email protected]

May 10, 202544 min

The Eurovision songs to know about in 2024

Nul Points is back to celebrate this year's Eurovision Song Contest. UK fans Martyn and Laura take you through the six songs they think are worth knowing about this year. There's also plenty to digest with the big changes announced to the contest by the EBU.

May 4, 202432 min

The End

Join Martyn Williams and Laura Cress in the final episode of Nul Points. They'll remember some of their favourite moments in the almost four years of creating the podcast and read your messages and comments as the Eurovision fan podcast comes to an end.

Sep 2, 202328 min

It's Malmö

Eurovision 2024 is off to Malmö! Martyn and Laura react to that announcement and have a big announcement of their own to make.

Jul 9, 202320 min

Host city, backing vocals and EuroRiffs

Martyn and Laura are back with another episode of Nul Points. There's a lot to catch up on as the search for which Swedish city will host the 2024 contest gets underway. There's also a bit of goss coming out of France and Romania, discussions on the future of pre-recorded backing vocals being used and you'll get the thoughts of Suzie from the EuroRiffs podcast.

Jun 17, 202323 min

Eurovision Grand Final 2023: The full debrief

Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you their considered thoughts on this year's contest in Liverpool. You'll get the thoughts of Eurovision stats guru Scott Reid and hear from inside Loreen's press conference.

May 16, 202330 min

Eurovision Grand Final instant reaction

Laura's at the media centre in Liverpool and Martyn's been watching with his girlfriend Rachel in Surrey. They bring you their instant reaction to the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.

May 13, 202317 min

Semi-final two reaction

Martyn and Laura have been in the Eurovision Village to watch Thursday night's second semi-final on the big screen. You'll hear their reaction plus the thoughts of some of the other people watching in the fan zone in Liverpool.There's also a chat with the BBC's Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg. He's a huge fan of the contest and has travelled from Moscow to play Eurovision hits on the piano.

May 11, 202324 min

Exploring Liverpool and Lord of the Lost

Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura spend the day getting to know Liverpool in its role as host city for Eurovision 2023. You'll hear what happened when 2022 Norwegian entry Subwoolfer dropped in to a branch of Lush, plus get the thoughts of loads of fans of the contest. There's also a special interview with German entry Lord of the Lost from backstage.

May 10, 202330 min

Semi-Final one reaction

Martyn and Laura are in Liverpool and have just watched the first semi-final at the arena. They share their thoughts on the winners and losers as well as hearing from fans at the event. Cress has been on the Eurovision train from London to Liverpool. You'll hear how she got on!

May 9, 202321 min

Rehearsals and a look at Liverpool

UK Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura chat to YouTuber Maxxy Rainbow who's already in Liverpool ahead of the contest. There's also reaction to clips of rehearsals and news of a change to the format of the semi-finals.

May 6, 202327 min

Eurovision songs to watch 2023

UK Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress share their thoughts on the songs to watch out for in Liverpool. These aren't necessarily the entries that are tipped to win but they're ones you should be aware of for a whole variety of reasons. From the odds on favourite to the one that's a bit bonkers, let Martyn and Laura take you on a Eurovision journey with the cast of 2023.

Apr 29, 202329 min

Blood, glitter and postcards

Martyn and Laura bring you more news from the world of Eurovision where there's now less than a month to go until the contest. The pair chat to lyricist Anthony J. Brown who helped write Germany's entry this year. Plus, details of Junior Eurovision in France and you'll find out what the postcards might look like.

Apr 15, 202322 min

There ain't no party like a Eurovision pre-party

Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura are back. This week there are loads more songs to react to. There's also news of the semi-final running order and details of where you can party with your favourite Eurovision stars ahead of the contest.

Apr 2, 202322 min

Full reaction to UK Eurovision entry

Fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress give you their full considered reaction to I Wrote A Song by Mae Muller which will represent the UK at The Eurovision Song Contest this year.They chat to Vaughan Staples, head of the OGAE UK, for his thoughts on the entry. Plus, loads more entries to bring you ahead of the event in May.

Mar 19, 202329 min

UK Eurovision entry first reaction

Martyn and Laura bring you their initial reaction to the UK's 2023 Eurovision entry, I Wrote A Song by Mae Muller.

Mar 10, 20237 min

Ukraine war one year on

Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura bring you a special episode to reflect one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. You'll hear from BBC Ukrainian journalist and song contest fan Marta Shokalo who's just got back from Kyiv. She reflects on her memories of covering Eurovision, last year's winning moment and how war has changed the country. There are also more songs out so Martyn and Cress will bring you their thoughts!

Mar 5, 202329 min

Super Saturday and a Melodifestivalen update

So many Eurovision songs have been released! UK fans Laura and Martyn bring you their thoughts on them. There's also a chat with Emil Löfström from the Eurovision Legends podcast in Sweden. He brings you up to date with the latest from Melodifestivalen and has news of an exciting interview with Loreen. All that plus the return of Flop That Euro Bop and Cress eats some crisps. If you want to hear Emil's music, it's here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1T3U6wwcZ5MYKSjDwLmOY8?si=dYLpxqdGTKStsfvktZXVTg

Feb 19, 202329 min

Eurovision logo and slogan revealed

Martyn Williams and Laura Cress return to bring you more from the crazy world of The Eurovision Song Contest. This week the contest's new logo and slogan have been revealed, plus more countries announce who they'll be sending to Liverpool in May. There's also a podcast update to bring to your attention and your correspondence.

Feb 5, 202327 min

Ireland gets ready to decide

UK Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura link up with Irish fans Louise and Conor from the Éirevision podcast. They give their thoughts on who Ireland might be sending to the contest ahead of the winning act being revealed. Plus, controversy in Malta and some secret squirrel news about the UK's entry.

Jan 29, 202324 min

Hasta la vista and Lydon's lip

Eurovision Song Contest fans Martyn and Laura bring you the latest news from one of the world's biggest TV shows. There's news from France who've chosen who they're sending to Liverpool, Belgium have a man in a large hat and John Lydon's causing all sorts of bother for Ireland. Plus, find out which Hollywood superstar has been lending his support to Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra.

Jan 22, 202324 min

Drip drip dip and a Sex Pistols song

Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you this week's edition of Nul Points with added danger! Will Martyn's roof fall down mid-recording? Plenty to talk about this week as Ireland have shortlisted their Liverpool hopefuls. There's also your Eurovision predictions and the return of Flop That Euro Bop!

Jan 15, 202323 min

ESC 250 winner isn't Loreen?!

For the first time in 4,000 years Loreen hasn't topped the ESC 250 poll of Eurovision songs. Who's emerged victorious and what do UK fans Martyn and Laura think about it? You'll also find out how Eurovision played a huge role in seeing in the New Year and Laura and Martyn finally finish their Christmas quiz.

Jan 8, 202323 min

Best Bits 2022

At the end of the year Martyn and Laura took time out to reflect on some of their favourite bits from the podcast in 2022. Featuring chats with fans in the Eurovision Village, our reaction to the final result, an interview with the Latvian entry and so much more.Thanks for taking the time to listen to Nul Points through 2022. We're back with more in 2023.

Jan 1, 202335 min

The Nul Points Christmas Eurovision quiz 2022

The Christmas quiz is back for another year! Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura take questions from some of their favourite guests. How will you get on this year? There's also news from Ukraine which has chosen who it'll be sending to Liverpool in 2023.

Dec 25, 202229 min

Junior Eurovision reaction and Eurovision Queens

Martyn and Laura return to bring you their reaction to The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022. There's also news from Celine Dion and your correspondence. All that plus a chat with Andy and Ryan from the Eurovision Queens podcast who drop by to give their thoughts on the contest and what they want to see in Liverpool next year.

Dec 18, 202228 min

Songs to watch out for at Junior Eurovision 2022

The Junior Eurovision Song Contest takes place on Sunday in Yerevan, Armenia. 16 entries will battle it out but who do Laura and Martyn think stand a chance of victory? The UK Eurovision fans bring you their favourites in this year's competition. Plus, news from Ireland, a look at Liverpool's EuroClub and Flop That Euro Bop continues.

Dec 8, 202227 min

Loreen could be back at Eurovision

It's time for another edition of the UK-based Eurovision fan podcast, Nul Points. Martyn Williams and Laura Cress give their thoughts on some of this week's big developments. Norway's been setting out changes it's making to the way it runs its selection shows, you're being asked to vote in The Eurovision Awards and former contest winner Loreen could be back to represent Sweden next year.All that plus another round of Flop That Euro Bop and your correspondence.

Dec 4, 202221 min

Eurovision voting rules are changing

UK Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you reaction to the news that voting rules are changing for the 2023 contest. They chat to Samantha Ross from the 12 Points From America podcast and ESC Insight about what the new plans might mean. Plus, the terrible singing is back as Martyn has a go at Flop That Euro Bop and, as always, there's your correspondence.

Nov 27, 202224 min

Martyn's in Seattle and Måneskin (and ABBA) at the Grammy's

Martyn is continuing his travels, this time in Seattle, whilst Laura looks through the latest Eurovision news, especially the fact that both ABBA and Måneskin have been nominated for Grammy awards! Normal service to resume next week!

Nov 20, 202215 min

Martyn's in Canada and the UK's Junior Eurovision entry

It's a different Nul Points as Martyn gives his thoughts from Vancouver in Cananda. Meanwhile back in the UK Laura talks about the UK's Junior Eurovision entry, plus Belgium's national entry selection artists - and will Loreen's Euphoria ever NOT win ESC 250?

Nov 13, 202226 min

Taylor Swift's new song sounds familiar to Eurovision fans

Martyn and Laura bring you another look at some of the big news from The Eurovision Song Contest. You'll hear the latest on how Spain, Estonia and The Netherlands are picking their entry, how one Eurovision fan reckons a new Taylor Swift song sounds oddly familiar! That plus another Flop That Euro Bop to have a go at.

Nov 6, 202222 min

Finland's pre-party party and a Ukrainian bunker

Martyn's on a walk in Scotland for this week's edition of the podcast. Eurovision fans Laura Cress and Martyn Williams are back to discuss the latest goings on ahead of the 2023 contest. You'll hear news from Ukraine, Finland, Spain and more. Plus, there's another round of Flop That Euro Bop. Enjoy!!

Oct 29, 202224 min

The countries that won't compete at Eurovision

37 countries have said they're taking part in Eurovision 2023 but which ones aren't and why? Martyn and Laura discuss that and the rest of this week's contest news in this edition of the podcast. That plus the usual fun and games, including a surprise return for Correction Corner.

Oct 22, 202225 min

Liverpool Eurovision accommodation skyrockets

Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you their take on this week's news from the contest. With Liverpool confirmed as the host city, hotel rooms are shooting up in price. Also, will Cress guess this week's Flop That Euro Bop correctly? As always, your thoughts on this week's episode are always welcome. Contact us on social media or send an email to [email protected]

Oct 15, 202220 min

Liverpool named as Eurovision 2023 host city

UK Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you reaction to the news that Liverpool has been named as the host city for The Eurovision Song Contest 2023. You'll hear from a Liverpool Eurovision fan and find out how Graham Norton almost ruined the surprise! All that plus Flop That Euro Bop, the rest of the week's Eurovision news and your correspondence.

Oct 8, 202227 min

Glasgow or Liverpool?

And then there were two! The host city for 2023 will be either Glasgow or Liverpool. Martyn and Laura give you their thoughts. Also in this episode, the Junior Eurovision Song Contest has a new slogan for 2022. It's silly... but not as silly as the one Laura thinks could be an alternative. Plenty of news about that, another Flop That Euro Bop and you'll find out what Sam Ryder and Laura Cress have in common.

Oct 1, 202229 min

Melodifestivalen update and holiday disasters

Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura are back from their holidays with disaster stories to tell! There's plenty of stories in the world of Eurovision too with an OGAE controversy making headlines and an update from Sweden's selection process, Melodifestivalen, that'll mean a lot of work for producers of the show.All that plus another edition of Flop That Euro Bop and your correspondence.

Sep 24, 202226 min

Bam Schneider and a catio

In this edition of Nul Points Martyn and Laura discuss the BBC's new selection process for the 2023 entry (spoiler alert: it's exactly the same as the old one), Ukrainian fans call for Russia's fan network not to be included in future events and there's another episode of Flop That Euro Bop.

Sep 10, 202225 min

Fan y Big and another Eurovision year

Martyn's been for a walk up a big hill and wants to tell Cress all about it. She's only interested in the fact it's the start of a new Eurovision year. All the Eurovision goss plus another round of Flop That Euro Bop to have a go at!

Sep 4, 202222 min

UK back in Junior Eurovision and Cress in Germany

Eurovision fans Martyn WIlliams and Laura Cress react to the news that the UK's announced it'll participate in Junior Eurovision for the first time since 2005. Also, what's Laura doing in Germany?

Aug 27, 202220 min

Måneskin festival furore and host city odds

Martyn Williams and Laura Cress are back with another edition of your favourite Eurovision fan podcast. In this episode they chat about Italian 2021 winners Måneskin who've pulled out of a UK festival to play at the MTV Music Awards. There's also the betting odds for which city will host the contest in 2023 and the answer to Flop The Euro Bop.

Aug 20, 202223 min

UK host cities shortlist revealed

Martyn and Laura are back for another edition of your favourite Eurovision fan podcast. The BBC's announced the seven cities shortlisted to host the contest in 2023. Martyn and Cress give their thoughts on the cities in the running.There's also another edition of Flop The Euro Bob. Can you work out what listener Luke is singing?

Aug 13, 202222 min

London calling

Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress are back to bring you more chat about The Eurovision Song Contest. After missing it out last episode Martyn and Laura discuss whether London could host in 2023 with Jay Lacey from EuroStarz. There's also another round of Euro Terrible Singer... or will it have another name by the end of the episode?

Aug 6, 202225 min

UK to host Eurovision 2023

Martyn Williams and Laura Cress celebrate the news that the UK has been announced as the host of The Eurovision Song Contest 2023.Now the battle begins for which city will host the event. Martyn and Laura pit Eurovision fans against each other as they champion their favourite UK city.

Jul 30, 202226 min

The British Podcast Awards and another Eurovision spin-off

Martyn Williams and Laura Cress take you backstage at The British Podcast Awards (where they won nothing). You'll get their thoughts on that plus the latest Eurovision goings on. Will a Latin America version of the contest be a success?Your thoughts always welcome.

Jul 23, 202214 min

A Canadian in Eurovision

Martyn and Laura chat to Matti McLean from the A Canadian In Eurovision and Think About Eurovision podcasts. He gives you his thoughts on how Eurovision Canada might work and whether there are lessons to be learnt from The American Song Contest. Plus, with Israel announcing its act eight months before the deadline, is this the earliest announcement ever?!

Jul 16, 202221 min

What really goes on backstage at Eurovision

Martyn Williams and Laura Cress are back with another edition of the UK-based Eurovision fan podcast, Nul Points. In this episode the pair chat to Charlie Koncher who worked as an official photographer for the Latvian delegation. He reveals all about what really happens backstage. Plus, Trivia Time returns to bring you some exciting Eurovision facts.

Jul 2, 202223 min

Your award-nominated Eurovision podcast

Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you more updates on The Eurovision Song Contest. They're particularly excited this week, and it's not because Martyn's got a blanket on his head. Nul Points has been nominated for an award! Details on that plus everything you need to know about Eurovision in this latest episode.

Jun 25, 202220 min

The UK to host Eurovision 2023?

Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura react to the news that the EBU is in talks with the BBC for the UK to host the contest next year. Plus, your correspondence.

Jun 18, 202226 min