The Euro Trip | Eurovision Podcast

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...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 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...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.

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.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 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.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 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!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 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.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'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.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 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.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 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.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 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.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.

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 town14:21 - The EBU's Dave Goodman29:43 - Fernand Frimpong Jr. on the scale of the production36:00 - Pete Allison on Leeds's bid to hostFollow 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.

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 Diary32:26 - James's chat with Citi Zeni39:08 - Rob interviews Blind Channel in a library46:03 - James is reunited with Anders Bagge52:45 - Rob's favourite Spotify playlist60:28 - The final One Second Song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.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.

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 Jordan16:24 - Betting expert Ben Robertson25:50 - Zoe London & Scott Bryan Part 136:05 - Aftonbladet's Tobbe Ek43:42 - Zoe London & Scott Bryan Part 251:24 - EurovisionSpain's Milena Gonzalez51:51 - Zoe London & Scott Bryan Part 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Domi23.46" - Aussievision discuss Australia's qualification37.20" - Emma Kelly reflects on Ireland's NQFollow 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 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 scenes17.55" - Bella Qvist discusses Sweden's chances30.16" - WRS from Romania chats on the turquoise carpet34.32" - Sheldon Riley joins us from his hotel 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'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 Olimpico20.00" - Paul Jordan reviews the semi-final one qualifiers32.44" - Cristina Giuntini from OGAE Italy on a very busy week for herFollow 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 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.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 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.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 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 EBU18.59" - Swedish commentator Edward af Sillen28.45" - Sam Ryder joins usFollow 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 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.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 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 Diary20:56 - Stefan from Estonia30:35 - Cornelia Jakobs from SwedenFollow 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 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 Portugal23:16 - Systur from Iceland34:44 - Circus Mircus from GeorgiaFollow 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 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 News15.18" - Milena Gonzalez from Eurovision-Spain.com22.47" - Another instalment on the Trek to Turin33.18" - Lauri from The Rasmus returns for a chat43.38" - 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.

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 news09:32 - Eurovision in Concert with Corrie Wouters17:58 - Trek to Turin32:18 - Exclusive Interview with Lee SmithurstFollow 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.

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 News14.00" - BBC Radio 1's Daniel Rosney on London Eurovision24.35" - The 'Trek to Turin'34.59" - Andrea from North Macedonia joins us50.20" - The 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.

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!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.

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 roundup13:48 - (We Are DOMI) Diary28:21 - Trek to Turin with Marcello Graziano41:50 - Brooke from Ireland61:15 - 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 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 News14.37" - Erik Nelson from 12 Points from America25.15" - A tour around Turin with the help of YouTube39.20" - Croatia's Mia Dimšić joins us for a chat1.00.00" - 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.

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 Gossip12:42 - Eurovision news update18:32 - Rachel Mackay's Songvakeppnin update23:01 - Rob's Spotify playlists30:10 - National final winners49:12 - One Second Song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.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'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 Sweden10.26" - 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.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.

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.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.

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!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.

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 One12.44" - Latest Eurovision News18.37" - Daughters of Reykjavik on Songvakeppnin33.53" - MARO on her chances in Festival Da Canção45.15" - Andi Knoll Part Two59.46" - 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.

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 One13.07" - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame21:00" - Dea Norberg Interview32:14" - Robin Bengtsson Interview40.04" - Ben & Jenny Part TwoFollow 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'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 Up11:51 - Zorja Interview20:05 - Gramophonedzie Interview23:31 - A UK Eurovision theory25:40 - Fuld Effekt Interview36:37 - Felicia Lu & Malik Harris48:17 - 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 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 One17:32 - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame22:22 - Alvaro Estrella Interview30:14 - Cazzi Opeia Interview38:28 - Tobbe Ek Part TwoFollow 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.

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 News16.22" - Kyriakos from Aussievision ahead of Australia Decides24.44" - Cyan Kicks talk all things UMK.35.51" - Anna Bergendahl returns to the podcast.49.00" - 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 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 One14.48" - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame20.25" - Malin Christin Interview29.28" - Tenori Interview38.34" - Jenny Ågren Part TwoFollow 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.

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 roundup11:53 - Anders Bagge Interview30:00 - Domi Diary46:32 - Narguiz Birk-Petersen Interview69:39 - 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 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 One16:50 - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame22:43 - Faith Kakembo29:51 - Cazzi Opeia41:29 - Gustav Dahlander Part Two Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Week38.46" - Victor Crone on Eesti Laul, Melfest & more.58.26" - 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.

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 One14.46" - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame21.01" - Mimi from Browsing Collection33.56" - Alvaro Estrella41.54" - Bella Qvist Part TwoFollow 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 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 roundup15:42" - Claudio Sartorelli on Sanremo25:22" - Gebrasy on his hopes to represent Lithuania37:02" - Anna Sahlene 20 years on from Eurovision 200258:58" - The 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.

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 One14:49 - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame20:43 - Robin Bengtsson26:25 - Cornelia Jakobs38:16 - Tobbe Ek Part TwoFollow 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.

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 Fest27.18" - Irish hopeful Brooke discusses her entry "That's Rich"41.34" - Estonia's Elina Nechayeva on her hopes to return to Eurovision59.30" - The 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'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 News15.50" - Bella Qvist discusses all things Melfest25.21" - The Rasmus give an exclusive interview43.37" - Rob & Bella chat to Blind Channel1.03.44" - The 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 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 Domi25:06 - Eurovision News Update30:02 - MGP reaction from ESC Norge's Morten Thomassen42:23 - Exclusive Interview with Latvia's Citi ZeniFollow 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.