The Euro Trip | Eurovision Podcast

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.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 roundup10:30 - Zoe London22:28 - Leap to Liverpool32:30 - Lord of the Lost48:30 - One Second SongFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 News08.54" - The first Eurovision you watched on television19.26" - Martin Green CEO, BBC Eurovision Managing Director29.32" - Alessandra from Norway joins us40.00" - One Second SongFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 roundup12:07 - Tobbe Ek26:02 - Leap to Liverpool36:51 - Teya & Salena56:14 - One Second SongFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 110.21" - Eurovision News Update13.91" - TVORCHI Part 220.33" - Eurovision Volunteer Shau Chan26.00" - Sax Chat30.34" - Leap to Liverpool44.44" - Ash from VoyagerFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Update18.29" - Leap to Liverpool32.10" - The Busker chat about representing Malta47.03" - One Second SongFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 update12:25 - Our very own exciting news update!16:44 - Ben Robertson on the betting markets29:16 - Our Fan Panel reviews the songs52:29 - One Second SongFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.Join us for our Board Game event in Liverpool right here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 News17.08" - Maia Beth tells us more about Mae Muller30.13" - Liverpool Love Island35.01" - Conor from Wild Youth54.01" - One Second SongFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 report11:21 - Tobbe Ek's Melfest Review25:39 - Inside Bella Qvist's commentary box36:39 - Tobbe Ek previews Eurovision in MayThis episode is proudly sponsored by Six on Stage.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 entry10.03" - BBC Radio 1 & BBC Introducing host Jess Iszatt21.52" - LGBTQ writer & music journalist Nick Levine31.56" - Fans react to the UK's song for 202337.15" - OGAE UK President Vaughan StaplesThis episode is proudly sponsored by Six on StageFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 news17:42 - Fan Corrie on her ticket update27:42 - Patrice from Vesna45:18 - One Second SongThis episode is proudly sponsored by Six on StageFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 One15.29" - Melfest Monday Party Playlist22.51" - Swedish Church chat with listener Will32.38" - Kiana Interview40.54" - Maria Sur Interview49.48" - Gustav Dahlander Part TwoThis episode is proudly sponsored by Six on Stage.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 News11.36" - UK Eurovision entry rumours16.14" - Listener Gina joins us to discuss... Craig David!23.19" - Joker Out on representing Slovenia42.23" - One Second SongThis episode is proudly sponsored by Six on Stage.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 One19:13 - Melfest Party Playlist24:23 - Tennessee Tears35:00 - Victor Crone45:00 - Stina Dahlgren & Miceal O'Kane Part TwoThis episode is proudly sponsored by Six on Stage.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the hosts for the 2023 contest were announced.***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 News14.43" - Thomas from 12points tells us more about 'Évidemment'23.48" - Kristín Sesselja on Söngvakeppnin38.40" - Loreen chats Melfest, Eurovision & more...57.43" - One Second SongThis episode is proudly sponsored by Six on Stage.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 One15:43 - Melfest Party Playlist20:37 - Smash Into Pieces Interview28:11 - Signe & Hjordis Interview37:39 - Loreen Interview43:04 - Jenny Agren Part TwoThis episode is proudly sponsored by Six on Stage.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 revisted11.05" - Latest News15.47" - Claudio Sartorelli reviews Sanremo24.19" - James catches up with Henrik from Casanovas37.05" - Portion Boys discuss UMK 202345.42" - One Second SongThis episode is proudly sponsored by Six on Stage.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Linkoping08:16" - Stina Dahlgren Part One21:01" - Melfest Party Playlist26:27" - Laurell Interview36:11" - Marcus & Martinus Interview43:45" - Stina Dahlgren Part TwoThis episode is proudly sponsored by Six on Stage.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 roundup14:53 - Alex Mansuroglu on the NRK juries23:12 - Eurovision weddings29:41 - Mia Dimsic one year on48:00 - One Second SongThis episode is proudly sponsored by Six on Stage.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Ek19.09" - Melfest Party Playlist23.51" - Eden Interview31.25" - Uje Brandelius Interview38.55" - Tennesse Tears Interview46.16" - Heat 2 preview with Tobbe EkFollow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ESCZ05.03" - Czech HoD Kryštof Šámal on their plans17.35" - We Are Domi return to the podcast25.10" - Markus Riva on entering Supernova again32.06" - Ireland's HoD Michael Kealy looks ahead to Eurosong 2023Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 121.35" - Party Playlist28.03" - Tone Sekelius Interview40.00" - Eva & Ewa Interview48.31" - Ben Robertson Part 2Follow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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" - Maella11.19" - Pam Rabbit19.12" - Markéta Irglová24.27" - Vesna27.43 - RodanFollow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 News16.40" - Benjamin Hertlein from ESC Kompakt on Germany's selection in 202325.15" - The boys discuss their role in ESCZ32.23" - Ulrikke chats about her dream to represent Norway once more45.24" - One Second SongFollow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 roundup17:27 - Sven Garreyn from Songfestival.be28:11 - Sunstroke Project Exclusive Interview40:28 - Thomas from 12 Points44:14 - One Second Song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 update15:29 - Gustaph Interview24:58 - Gala Dragot Interview35:09 - JOWST & Byron Williams Jr Interview48:13 - One Second SongFollow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 roundup15:19 - Harry Doyle on the city's preparations29:20 - Podcast regulars and their 2023 predictions33:57 - Christopher Megrath on the city's excitement levels46:35 - One Second Song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 News15.47" - Fabien Randanne on France's JESC victory24.45" - Best bits from 202238.49" - Sissi joins us to discuss Eesti Laul 202355.43" - One Second SongFollow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 news15:42 - Lee Smithurst18:31 - Stefania22:24 - Ralf Mackenbach27:13 - A mystery guest from BBC EurovisionFollow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...Follow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Up17.13" - Denmark's Tim Schou on being reunited with his Eurovision guitar28.25" - Rewind 201649.30" - One Second SongFollow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Robertson17:31 - Eurovision news roundup21:27 - Tobbe Ek on all things Melfest32:00 - Rewind 2020/202152:03 - One Second Song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Prague14.22" - Eurovision News Update19.38" - Kyriakos from Aussievision chats Australia Decides26.38" - Rewind 199349.15" - One Second SongFollow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 up16:50 - The BBC's Head of Show on plans for 202322:58 - Rewind 200446:05 - One Second SongFollow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 News14.03" - Morten from OGAE Norway on Melodi Grand Prix 202321.46" - Rewind 198043.27" - One Second SongFollow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 News11:10" - BBC Eurovision's Lead Commissioner; Rachel Ashdown22:51" - Rewind 199854:50" - One Second SongFollow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Tickets for the Eurovision events can be purchased at whatson.bfi.org.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Doyle27:11 - Glaswegian Eurovision fan Elaine Scattermoon34:18 - Eurovision podcast host Steve Holden37:57 - Scouse Eurovision fan Jamie McLoughlinFollow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram or email [email protected], and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.