The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

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Episode 13 - Lobsters and Lara Croft Apr 21, 2023

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It's our second episode from the London Eurovision Party.

Käärijä from Finland returns to the podcast to talk about his new-found fame.

Serbia's Luke Black explains how he learnt English from Lara Croft, and does a deep dive into his love of video games.

Alessandra, representing Norway, talks about her own favourite Queen, although things get a little lost in translation.

Czechia's Vesna showcase their diverse musical tastes... and one of them admits to being a massive Taylor Swift fan.

And Romania's Theodor Andrei explains everything you might have missed about his Eurovision entry.

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Episode 12 - Poe Or No? Apr 18, 2023

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The first of two episodes from the London Eurovision Party featuring Sweden's Loreen on coming back to the contest, 11 years after winning.

We challenge Austria's Teya & Salena to show us their Edgar Allen Poe knowledge as they play 'Poe Or No?'.

Portugal's Mimicat chats musicals, Festival da Canção and her musical family.

The Busker from Malta meet us after a wild night to give us the lowdown on saxophones and sweaters.

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Episode 11 - Fuego, Hearts and Waterguns Apr 11, 2023

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On this episode, we hear from one of Eurovision's most famous creative directors, Sacha Jean-Baptiste. She's worked with loads of countries to create the staging for iconic performances such as Fuego, Tout L'Univers and Beautiful Mess. Andrew Lambrou, representing Cyprus, talks about Break A Broken Heart and Remo Forrer joins from Switzerland to chat about Watergun. Latvia's Sudden Lights, Lithuania's Monika Linkytė and SuRie & Victor Escudero give us the pre-party gossip. And Bulgaria's Poli Genova plays Eurovision On The Spot. The Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is hosted by Steve Holden and is brought to you by the EBU. We're @Eurovision on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, and get all your latest news at Eurovision.tv and the Eurovision Song Contest's Official YouTube channel.

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Episode 9 - Hola From Barcelona! Mar 28, 2023

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We're in Barcelona for the first pre-party of the Eurovision season! We get to know Spain's Blanca Paloma, Dilja from Iceland and Wild Youth from Ireland. Gustaph from Belgium and Georgia's Iru return to the podcast, and we catch up with Destiny (Malta, 2021) as she reflects on her Eurovision experience. The Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is hosted by Steve Holden and is brought to you by the EBU. We're @Eurovision on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, and get all your latest news at Eurovision.tv and the Eurovision Song Contest's Official YouTube channel.

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Episode 10 - Hola Desde Barcelona! Mar 28, 2023

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Para celebrar las dos mayores fiestas de Eurovisión en España - BCN Eurovisión Party y PrePartyES (Madrid, 7 y 8 de abril) - el podcast oficial de Eurovisión presenta un episodio exclusivo en español. Hemos estado en la PreParty de Barcelona donde hemos conocido a muchos de los artistas de este año, así como a algunas leyendas de la historia de Eurovisión. Presentado por Víctor Escudero que habla con Blanca Paloma de España, Mimicat de Portugal y Bojan Cvjetićanin de Joker Out, de Eslovenia. También habla con Barei (España, 2016) y Rosa López (España, 2002), dos leyendas españolas de Eurovisión. El Podcast oficial del Festival de Eurovisión está patrocinado por la UER. Somos @Eurovision en Instagram, TikTok y Twitter, y entérate de las últimas noticias en Eurovision.tv y en el canal oficial de YouTube de Eurovision Song Contest.

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Episode 8 - Eurovision's Dream Job? Mar 15, 2023

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It's a dream job, but being a Head of Delegation at the Eurovision Song Contest is never easy.

From managing mega-stars, to airlines losing luggage, to potentially crashing out in the semis - a HoD has so much to deal with.

So with the Grand Final less than two months away, we go behind the scenes at the Heads of Delegation meeting in Liverpool.

Four heads of delegation share their secrets and stories: Felix Bergsson (Iceland), Mariangela Borneo (Italy), Birgit Simal (Belgium) and Mario Haxhiymeri (Albania).

Ana Maria Bordas and Eva Mora speak about Spain's new energy following Chanel's success.

Fresh from the Melodifestivalen final, Sweden's Lotta Furebäck discusses bringing a Eurovision champion back to the Contest.

We also chat to the Contest's Managing Director Martin Green about putting on the show.

The Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is hosted by Steve Holden and is brought to you by the EBU.

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Episode 7 - Cha Cha Cha & Čiūto Tūto Mar 07, 2023

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On this episode, Finland's Käärijä cha-cha-chats rap and Rammstein.

Monika Lynkyte from Lithuania gets a surprise message from a familiar name.

Estonia's Alika reflects on bad moods and a lifelong love of rock.

Plus, Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson drops by, and co-founder of Aussievision, Dale Roberts, gives us a deep dive into Australia at Eurovision.

And Dutch legend Edsilia Rombley plays Eurovision On The Spot.

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Episode 6 - Eurovision On Ice Feb 21, 2023

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On this episode, Ukraine's TVORCHI discuss Heart of Steel and they were brought together by a random meeting on the street.

US Olympic figure skater, and the host of Eurovision in the States, Johnny Weir talks about his love of the contest and his favourite Eurovision songs to ice-skate to.

Albina Kelmendi drops in to talk about representing Albania with Duje, and Latvia's Sudden Lights are here to dicsuss Aija.

To speak about Estonia's ups and downs - and Verona's non-qualification!!! - we hear from Estonian journalist Getter Trumsi.

And Sheldon Riley play Eurovision On The Spot.

The Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is hosted by Steve Holden and is brought to you by the EBU.

We're @Eurovision on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, and get all your latest news at Eurovision.tv and the Eurovision Song Contest's Official YouTube channel.

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Episode 5 - Keith and Jim Feb 09, 2023

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On this episode, we're joined by Subwoolfer's Ben Adams and Gaute Ormåsen as they tell us about their amazing year after FINALLY being revealed as Space Wolves 'Keith and Jim'.

Georgia's representative Iru won Junior Eurovision in 2011 with girl group Candy, and is now ready to make her mark on the main competition. Plus, Georgia's Head of Delegation Natia Mshvenieradze talks about trying to turn around her country's fortunes.

We get to know Slovenia's entry Joker Out after revealing their song Carpe Diem.

Folloiwing the Spanish and Irish selections, Spanish commentator Victor Escudero and Irish journalist Emma Kelly discuss how they're feeling about their countries' chances.

And Gjon's Tears plays Eurovision On The Spot.

The Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is hosted by Steve Holden and is brought to you by the EBU.

We're @Eurovision on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, and get all your latest news at Eurovision.tv and the Eurovision Song Contest's Official YouTube channel.

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Episode 4 - The Eurovision Love Affair Jan 24, 2023

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Gustaph from Belgium becomes the first act of 2023 to appear on the podcast, as he finally gets to be front and centre at Eurovision.

UK TV presenter, commentator and Eurovision superfan Rylan Clark discusses his love of the contest and being involved for the BBC.

Ukraine's Head of Delegation Oksana Skybinska returns to talk about preparation for Liverpool and putting on Ukrainian selection show Vidbir from a bomb shelter in Kyiv.

And sisters OG3NE (Netherlands, 2017) play Eurovision On The Spot.

We're @Eurovision on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, and get all your latest news at Eurovision.tv and the Eurovision Song Contest's Official YouTube channel.

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