The Euro Trip | Eurovision Podcast

The series finale of Melfest Monday is here! Rob and James react to Tusse's victory with a whole host of special guests, including Bella Qvist, one of SVT's first ever English language commentators for the Grand Final. There's also another appearance from podcast favourites Stina Stjernkvist, and Aftonbladet's Tobbe Ek.03.14" - Bella Qvist (Part One)13.38" - Hall of Fame18.19" - Stina Stjernkvist Interview27.25" - Tobbe Ek Interview47.01" - Bella Qvist (Part Two) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Rob and James and a host of Eurovision stars as they discuss 'Embers' James Newman's entry for Rotterdam. Nicki French (UK 2000), James Fox (UK 2004), and Charlie McGettigan (Ireland 1994) are joined by Radio 1 Music Reporter Steve Holden as they chat about the UK's hopes this year, and changing perceptions of the contest at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary songwriter Linnea Deb joins the boys to discuss her career, including her Eurovision win in 2015, and the three songs she has competing in this weekend's Melfest Final. Denmark's Eurovision commentator stops by to discuss his country's chances in Rotterdam, and we have all the gossip you need about Dadi's brand new song for Iceland.08.40" - Eurovision News Roundup 15.10" - Ole Topholm Interview (Denmark's Eurovision Commentator)25.33" - Freyr Eyjolfsson Interview (Icelandic TV Host)36.14" - Linnea Deb Big Interview57.50" - One Second Song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our biggest episode to date, we are joined by a whole host of guests to review Saturday's Andra Chansen and of course preview the final of Melodifestivalen 2021. SVT's online expert Gustav Dahlander is our special guest throughout, we hear from Aftonbladet's Tobbe Ek on his predictions for the final, photographer of the stars Stina Stjernkvist gives us her unique perspective and finalist Anton Ewald shares his hopes ahead of the show.05:15 - Gustav Dahlander Part One16:50 - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame22:45 - Stina Stjernkvist Interview32:50 - Anton Ewald Interview44:20 - Gustav Dahlander Part Two49:20 - Martin Österdahl Clip57:10 - Tobbe Ek Clip Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear Eurovision's Executive Supervisor like you've never heard him before. Martin Osterdahl joins James for an in-depth conversation about his life and career, Eurovision 2021, as well as what changes to the contest we can expect to see over the coming years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We catch up with Cheryl Baker 40 years after her Eurovision triumph, we catch up with ESC Kompakt again to chat all about Germany's entry for 2021 and we head to Denmark to speak to The Cosmic Twins ahead of their appearance in Dansk Melodi Grand Prx this coming weekend.07:50 - Eurovision News roundup15:30 - ESC Kompakt discuss Germany's entry23:30 - The Cosmic Twins Interview ahead of DMGP32:00 - Cheryl Baker Interview56:40 - One Second Song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The semi-finals are over! And wow, what a finale... Lovers of Valdaro singer Erik Gabriel joins Rob & James to review the action, as well as look ahead to next weekend's Second Chance Round. There's also an in-depth interview with Melfest debutants Lillasyster, and we try to find the "Best Melfestivalen Group" in the Hall of Fame.03.42" - Erik Gabriel (Part One)12.51" - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame18.23" - Lillasyster Interview25.57" - Erik Gabriel (Part Two) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We get the behind the scenes stories of Joe and Jake's time representing the United Kingdom in Eurovision from Jake Shakeshaft, there's also the latest news including a review of the Spanish entry from a journalist in based near Barcelona, and Portuguese singer Da Chick discusses her hopes to represent the country in Rotterdam.08.58" - News Headlines14.35" - Eurovision-Spain.com discuss their entry for Rotterdam21.01" - Da Chick Interview on her hopes to represent Portugal30.31" - Jake Shakeshaft Interview53.34" - One Second Song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dea Norberg, a singer who has performed at Melfest on a staggering 121 occasions joins Rob and James to review Saturday's show. Rob also chats to participants Lovad and Tess Merkel ahead of their semi final and another performer enters the Melfest Monday Hall of Fame.04:40 - Dea Norberg Part One17:45 - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame23:10 - Lovad Interview29:02 - Tess Merkel Interview33:50 - Dea Norberg Part Two Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bonus Friday episode gets you closer to Eurovision than ever before as the boys bring you two feature length interviews. First up is Eurovision's king of digital content Stijn Smulders, as he reveals what it's like connecting with fans around the world, plus a behind the scenes look at #EurovisionAgain. Then there's the inside track on this year's contest from Eurovision 2021 Executive Producer Sietse Bakker in a real don't miss conversation.02.35" - Stijn Smulders (Project Leader, YouTube Channel Manager & Voice-over for Eurovision and Junior Eurovision)24.38" - Sietse Bakker (Executive Producer, Eurovision 2021) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the final of Melodi Grand Prix in Norway draws to a close this coming weekend, we chat to Tom, Fred and Alexandra from Keiino as they look to return to the Eurovision Song Contest. We also speak to Oskr ahead of the final of UMK and get the lowdown from BBC Radio 1's Steve Holden about Duncan Laurence entering music charts around the world.07:25 - Eurovision news round-up10:15 - Steve Holden on Eurovision in the charts18:10 - Oskr from Finland speaks ahead of UMK27:01 - Keiino Interview49:50 - One Second Song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melodifestivalen 2017 singer Axel Schylström reviews a dramatic weekend of Melfest action, before looking ahead to the third semi-final coming up this Saturday. There's also a chance to hear James' interviews with songwriting duo Anderz Wrethov and Linnea Deb, and there's more nominations for the Melfest Monday "Hall of Fame".Axel Schylström (Part 1) - 03.12"Melfest Monday Hall of Fame - 15.11"Andrez Wrethov Interview - 21.30"Linnea Deb Interview - 30.28"Axel Schylström (Part 2) - 31.51" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Make yourself comfortable and settle in for a bumper edition of the podcast this week, featuring former UK entry and wannabe Belarussian representative Daz Sampson, Melfest's Patrik Jean, and Ukrainian Eurovision jury member Yaroslav Lodygin.08.14" - News Round-Up13.15" - Yaroslav Lodygin discusses Ukraine's entry for Rotterdam22.48" - Patrik Jean on his Melodifestivalen entry27.24" - The 'Big Interview' with Daz Sampson57.33" - One Second Song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melfest Semi Final One is done and dusted, so the boys get a helping hand from SVT's online expert Gustav Dahlander to debrief Saturday's show. He's a man with all the facts and stats so there's nobody better to give us the lowdown. Semi Final Two participants Julia Alfrida and Anton Ewald also join us to discuss their chances.03:44 - Gustav Dahlander (Part 1)14:05 - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame18:31 - Julia Alfrida Interview25:40 - Anton Ewald Interview34:50 - Gustav Dahlander (Part 2) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the week of Melodifestivalen, we speak to Swedish royalty Sanna Nielsen about her career, including her Eurovision journey in 2014. We also catch up with French journalist Sébastien Barké about last weekend's French selection and speak to another Eurovision 2021 hopeful.08:13 - Eurovision news round-up13:03 - Sébastien Barké on the French song for 202120:57 - Blind Channel's Niko on their Eurovision bid28:50 - Sanna Nielsen Interview50:51 - One Second Song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Melodifestivalen set to be bigger than ever before, Rob and James have decided to dedicate a podcast to all things Melfest 2021. In this first episode they're joined by Aftonbladet journalist Tobbe Ek, contest royalty Sanna Nielsen, and esteemed song writer Andreas Stone Johansson to preview Saturday's first semi-final. 4.38" - Tobbe Ek (Part 1)11.18" - Sanna Nielsen13.54" - Melfest Monday Hall of Fame18.54" - Andreas Stone Johansson28.35" - Tobbe Ek (Part 2) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eurovision national selection season is in full swing this week and the boys speak to a handful of those hoping to fly the flag for France at Eurovision 2021. Israel's former Head of Press Alon Amir shares his thoughts on Israel's song and we hear from Atli Orvarsson, the man behind the music in the Eurovision movie. 07:40 - Eurovision news round-up11:43 - Alon Amir on Israel's song for 202118:30 - The thoughts from the French Eurovision hopefuls30:22 - Atli Orvarsson Interview46:46 - One Second Song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lake Malawi front man Albert Cerny joins Rob and James to reflect on his Eurovision experience of Tel Aviv 2019, including how the trip inspired another of the group's hit songs. There's also the inside line on the Dutch Covid-19 situation with a journalist based in Rotterdam, and Croatian singer Nina Kraljic discusses her hopes to represent her country again in 2021. 07.03 - Eurovision News Round-Up12.27 - Dutch journalist Sheila Kamerman on the Covid-19 situation in the Netherlands19.24 - Nina Kraljic on her hopes for Dora 2021.28.42 - Albert Cerny chats about his Eurovision experiences.52.13 - The boys play another edition of the 'One Second Song' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back for another jam packed episode featuring an in-depth interview with Australia's most successful artist at Eurovision: Dami Im. Rob and James also get the latest about Stefania's song for Greece plus they chat to one of this year's Eesti Laul contenders who has an unusual link to Eurovision.06:26 - News round-up10:36 - All the latest on the Greek song for 202117:19 - Sissi on her hopes to represent Estonia28:08 - Dami Im Interview50:44 - One Second Song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob and James return with their first episode of this year. With plenty to discuss, the boys canter through the latest news, including our first song of Eurovision 2021. There's a chat with ESC kompakt's Benjamin Hertlien about Germany's plans for the contest, Terence James discusses his hopes to represent France, and Eldar Gasimov reflects on his win in Dusseldorf.07.26" - News round-up.13.26" - Germany's plans for Eurovision 2021.21.04" - Terence James on hopes to represent France.30.24" - Eldar Gasimov Interview51.39" - One Second Song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How often have you sat at home wondering what the BBC are thinking when it comes to Eurovision? Well wonder no more. In the second of our festive specials, James sits down with Series Producer Lee Smithurst to hear the broadcasters future plans. And... how they plan on getting the UK back on the left-hand side of the scoreboard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a very special gift from us to you this holiday season, we're giving you a feature length interview with Paul Harrington & Charlie McGettigan, winners of the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest. In a wide-ranging chat, the pair discuss their careers before Eurovision, achieving their dream of winning the contest, and their thoughts on the modern day ESC itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Larke joins the boys to talk about Eurovision 2015, an eye-opening conversation he had with Graham Norton and a potential Eurovision return. The European Quiz bids a fond farewell and there's some news about the special Christmas episodes to keep you company throughout the holidays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's it like to host the world's biggest music competition? To find out the boys head back to 2000 in this week's big interview. There's also the return of the European Quiz, and in the News in Ninety Alistair Brown from Eurovoix joins Rob and James to discuss Eesti Laul 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We boys are back... and it isn't Wednesday. Rob and James get together to discuss the newly revealed Melodifestivalen 2021 line-up with a host of special guests. Aftonbladet journalist Tobbe Ek, singer Erik Gabriel (Lovers of Valdaro) and Melfest royalty Sanna Nielsen (Eurovision 2014) also discuss the contest, and what we can expect next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After last weekend's Junior Eurovision Song Contest, the boys as joined by Eurovoix's Anthony to debrief the action. Rasmussen joins in the fun to chat about his Eurovision adventure from back in 2018 and the European Quiz returns and covers all things Romania. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2020 is here! To mark the occasion the boys dedicate a whole episode to all things JESC, including a chat with 2009 winner, Ralf Mackenbach. The Eurovision Hub team help predict a winner, and there's a One Second Song with a twist to round up this week's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hungary's former Head of Delegation (basically the boss of a country's Eurovision entry) discusses what his job entailed and tells us why we no longer see the country at Eurovision. James brings another one of his unique Eurovision poems and we head to the Baltics for this week's European Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Malta's 2011 entry discusses his time in Dusseldorf and gives his view on recent rule changes to the contest. There's a dose of Eurovision poetry as the boys get cultured, and Sam outdoes himself with some of the mispronunciations on this week's European Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Didrik Solli-Tangen represented Norway the year after Alexander Rybak's unprecedented success, he joins us to discuss his Eurovision journey in 2010. Rob reveals how a Eurovision song bagged him a date on Valentines Day and the boys discuss this week's news with help from Alistair from Eurovoix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a girthy episode for you this week as Eurovision 2001 winner Dave Benton joins us on the podcast to discuss what it's like to win the world's biggest music competition, and, how he almost turned down the song! There's also touch of Montenegro in the news in ninety, and possibly the most difficult One Second Song yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you thought last week went off track, wait until you hear what happens this week. The boys are joined by a special guest to host this week's episode, confusion once again sweeps the One Second Song and Philip Vella joins the boys to explain what it's like to be a six-time Eurovision songwriter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's big interview is with Miriam Christine, a woman who represented Malta at Eurovision despite being born in Brazil. The boys discuss the new-look Junior Eurovision Song Contest, the European Quiz heads east and will somebody finally score some points in this week's One Second Song? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The big interview this week comes from a woman who (we think?!) has sung at Eurovision more times than anyone else. Dea Norberg takes us all the way back to 1999, as well as explaining how you represent two countries on the same night. The European Quiz and One Second Song return, and there's plenty of Junior Eurovision chat too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorry Bonnie, we love you really! Rob and James return this week with fully fledged Eurovision legend Alex Panayi, they take on more ridiculous questions in the European Quiz, and Melfest New Year is finally here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She had a "Cake To Bake" in 2014, now Katrīna Dimanta shares more from her time in Copenhagen. The boys tackle even more bizarre and weird questions in the European quiz, and could we finally have a correct answer on the One Second Song? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eurovision legend Nicki French lets the boys into an incredible secret about her iconic purple jacket. The European Quiz returns for another week (unfortunately without a new name) and over a year early... who will win the first ever American Song Contest?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.