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In this episode of That Eurovision Podcast, we preview the upcoming Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Paris with Tim, Jazzi and Rosie. We discuss our favourite songs in this year’s competition, what France will be like hosting a modern-age Eurovision event, and who we think could stand out when the live performances come on December […] The post TEP: Previewing Junior Eurovision 2021 a...

As the National Final season gets underway, Rory, Rosie, Tim, and Colin take a look at Estonia. Will their new format of Eesti Laul help them get back to the final and into the upper echelons of the leaderboard? We discuss our favorite songs, our thoughts on their selection process (and their many regular returning […] The post 🇪🇪 TEP Talks: Estonia – The Power of a Song appeared first...

In this episode of That Eurovision Podcast, we take a trip to Istanbul as Jazzi is joined by Rosie, Lewis and Angus to discuss Eurovision 2004. We discuss our favourite and most memorable songs of the year, the role 2004 plays in the history of the contest, and the overwhelming abundance of men with feelings […] The post 🇹🇷 TEP: 2004 – Boys With Emotions appeared first on That Eurovisi...

This week Tim and Jazzi were joined by ‘That Eurovision Site’ newbie Isabelle and special guest Costa. The team discussed all things Armenia. We looked at our favorite entries from Armenia and what they do right and wrong in the modern-day contest. Also explored is Armenia’s success at Junior Eurovision. We also discussed what we […] The post 🇦🇲 TEP: A Lovewave for Armenia...

This week, Tim, Rosie, and Bradley delve into all things ABBA – the band’s history, their achievements since their win at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, their favourite tracks, the success of Mamma Mia! and their brand new album “Voyage”. Listen to our latest episode Spotify Apple Podcasts What do you think of ABBA’s post-Eurovision […] The post 🇸🇪 ABBA: A &#...

This week Helen, Angus and Bradley discussed all things Eurovision 1991! 1991 was the last time our current host country Italy hosted the contest. Our team looks into what the contest was all about back then. We question whether this contest affected organization of future contests. The team also looks at what RAI can take […] The post 🇮🇹 TEP: 1991: Classy but Chaotic? appeared first on That...

To celebrate Montenegro’s participation at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, Rory is joined by Jazzi and Helen to discuss the Balkan nation’s participation in the competition. We delve into our favorite Montenegrin entries, as well as examine the constant variety in their participation and ask if this has had an effect on their results. Listen […] The post 🇲🇪 TEP Talks: Montenegr...

In this episode of That Eurovision Podcast, Tim is joined by Angus and Jazzi to discuss that oft-overlooked member of the Big 5, Germany. We consider their history in the contest, the entries they’ve sent, and discuss what this ever-present final member brings to the contest. Listen to the latest episode on your streaming platform […] The post 🇩🇪 TEP Talks: Germany – The Schlager...

In this episode of That Eurovision Podcast, Rosie is joined by Tim, Ruari, Jazzi, and a very special guest in Dan, from OGAE Sweden, to discuss the fandom’s way of giving some underappreciated national final gems a new lease of life. We discuss our favorites from this year’s contest, other national final entries we feel […] The post TEP Talks: OGAE Second Chance appeared first on...

In this episode of That Eurovision Podcast, Helen is joined by Tim, Rosie and Lewis to discuss her stan country of Austria. We consider their long history in the contest, the entries they’ve sent and discuss how they might be able to return to the final from their current non-qualification streak. Listen to the latest […] The post 🇦🇹 TEP Talks: Austria – The Final Frontier appear...

In this episode of That Eurovision Podcast, Jazzi, Rory, Rosie, and Tim travel back a decade to consider the 2011 Contest (as chosen by you on our social media!). We discuss our favourite songs, their place as the first contest hosted by a Big 5 country (since the format was introduced), and whether the year […] The post TEP: 2011: A deserved reputation? appeared first on That Eurovision Sit...

In the latest episode of That Eurovision Podcast, Jazzi, Rosie, Colin and Tim, talk things about Switzerland, the first country to win the contest. Ranging from their favorite entries from the landlocked nation, as well as their opinions on what Switzerland can do going forward. Listen to the latest episode on your streaming platform of […] The post 🇨🇭 TEP Talks: Switzerland – The Stru...

In this episode of That Eurovision Podcast, Jazzi, Rory, Rosie, and Tim review the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest, the final time the contest was hosted on their UK home soil. In our first year retrospective from before the 21st century, we discuss our favorite entries, how the contest has changed since then, and what the […] The post TEP: 1998: The UK’s Last Hurrah appeared first on Tha...

Happy New Year from all of the TES crew! In celebration of the beginning of the new season, we delve into our hopes and expectations for what Eurovision 2022 could hold. From our (least) favorite elements of the show to our wishlist of potential artists, we go in-depth into how Italy’s public broadcaster RAI will […] The post 🎉 TEP Celebrates: Happy New Eurovision Year! appeared first...

As we close off the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest season, you have been voting for the winners of the TES Awards for Eurovision 2021. In this episode, Tim, Rory, and Rosie, are revealing the winners as well as their thoughts, and a few surprises along the way. Find out the TES Awards winners in our […] The post 🏆 TEP Reveals – The Winners of TES Awards: Eurovision 2021 appeared first o...

This week, Rosie, Jazzi, and Helen discuss each of the 11 host city candidates for Eurovision 2022. We discuss the merits and pitfalls of each of the options and pick which place we would like to see as la nostra città. Where would we like to see Eurovision 2022 take place? Listen to our thoughts […] The post 🇮🇹 TEP: Eurovision 2022: La nostra città appeared first on That Eurovision Site .

This week Rory, Jazzi, Tim, Angus, and Bradley delved into Eurovision 2006 the year where HD was tested out. What did we make of the songs and production? What do we think Greece could have done better? Did we think Eurovision 2006 was an iconic contest? You can listen to all our thoughts in our […] The post TEP: 2006: Testing the waters appeared first on That Eurovision Site .

This week our team over at ‘That Eurovision Site‘ discussed all things Latvia. Tim, Jazzi, Rosie, Lewis, and Bradley shared their favorite entries from Latvia. The team also shared who they would like to see represent the country. We also suggested ways in which Latvia can find its way back to the Eurovision Grand Final […] The post 🇱🇻 TEP: Latvia: Finding their way back to the final appeare...

This week Rory, Jazzi, Rosie, and Helen delved into Eurovision 2016. What did we make of the songs and production? What do we think Sweden could have done better? Did we think Ukraine’s Jamala was a deserving winner? You can listen to all our thoughts in our brand-new podcast episode. Listen to our latest Podcast […] The post TEP 2016: Start of a New Era? appeared first on That Eurovis...

This week our team over at ‘That Eurovision Site‘ discussed all things Belgium. Rory, Jazzi, Rosie, Helen and Bradley shared their favourite entries from Belgium and talked about the approaches of the two different Belgian broadcasters. We also looked at what Belgium could do to soon get that second win. Our team also discussed whether […] The post 🇧🇪 TEP: Belgium: A Predictable...

After a few months of not recording, Rosie, Jazzi, and Tim are back once again, talking about what has happened to their lives since the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, and what has changed with the team since the contest has taken place. Listen to the latest episodes on the following streaming platforms Spotify Apple Music […] The post TEP Catch Up – Eurovision 2021 appeared first on Th...

Ahead of the first semi-final, Rory had the pleasure to talk to Benny Cristo from the Czech Republic – or Czechia. We spoke to him about his Eurovision experience so far, the story behind his music video and his Angolan roots, which he rediscovered when writing “Kemama” last year. If you want to check the […] The post 🇨🇿 Benny Cristo: “Eurovision helped me reconnect w...

We were delighted to be joined by Rafał Brzozowski, who will be representing Poland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam! Him and Rosie discuss the neon lights of the music video, the struggles of singing and dancing at the same time, and his love of flying and being in nature. They also share […] The post 🇵🇱 Rafał: “If you look straight into the camera, you can fe...

As we gear up for the Opening Ceremony for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, we had the chance to speak to Tusse from Sweden about his Eurovision experience. Talking to Rory, Tusse reveals the inspiration behind his outfit on stage, as well as the reaction his song “Voices” has received in his home of the […] The post Tusse: “I’m going to bury myself in the studio &#8...

During Day 5 of rehearsals, we were so fortunate to be joined by The Black Mamba representing Portugal in Rotterdam this year. Speaking to Rory, the band revealed their initial reactions to their first rehearsal. They also spoke about their making history by singing in English for the first time in Eurovision history for Portugal. […] The post The Black Mamba: “We are proud to be repre...