The Euro Trip | Eurovision Podcast

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" - Euro...

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 One 14:49 - Melfest Mond...

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...

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 News 15.50"...

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 ex...

Lithuania's Eurovision heroes join us to reflect on their iconic Rotterdam performance, and reveal how they reacted when told they'd need to try again to represent the country in 2021. Rob chats to Alina Amon, one of the hopefuls trying to represent Romania in Turin, while James catches up with Eurovision Albania's Roni Klein to reflect on 'Sekret' winning Festivali i Këngës. 9.09" - Latest Eurovi...

As we wrap up our festive specials for 2021, James sits down for a feature length chat with Karin Gunnarsson, one of the three producers of Europe's favourite national selections, Melodifestivalen. Karin chats about life after Christer Bjorkman, the changes to the show structure, and what to look out for in 2022. Follow us on  Twitter  &  Instagram  or email hello@eurotripp...

In the first of our special feative treats we sit down with argueably the most influential figure at the contest over the last ten years. Jon Ola talks about why he decided to step down from the role, his favourite and most challenging moments, as well as some of the rule changes he would have liked to implement during his time in the job. He also celebrates Italy finally winning the contest, and...

The final episode looking at Junior Eurovision 2021 is here, with all the reaction to Armenia's victory in Paris. We relive the moment Malena was crowned the winner before hearing from her just moments after she lifted the trophy. Press conference host Sebastian Barke is with us to revist the week, and OGAE Poland join us after coming so close to yet another win. We also catch up with Eurovision f...

The time has finally come for the Grand Final of Junior Eurovision 2021 and the boys are here with a whole host of guests to get you right up to speed! Enzo and Simao Oliveira from France and Portugal speak about their chances of victory, Louise Cantillon and Niamh Ní Chróinín from Irish broadcaster TG4 speak about covering the contest in Paris, meanwhile Irish representative Maiú Levi Lawlor's he...

It's Junior Eurovision Eve today, so our preview of the final in Paris tomorrow continues. We're joined by Elisabetta Lizza from Italy & Levi Diaz from Spain as they prepare to represent their nation. Dutch songwriter Ferry Lagendijk tells us about writing this year's entry for The Netherlands and we catch up with Fabien Randanne live from the press centre. 02:17 - Italy's Elisabetta Lizza 04:...

The boys begin looking ahead to Sunday's Junior Eurovision Grand Final with plenty of special guests. On this episode James takes us on a trip down memory lane, French journalist Fabien Randanne gives the view from Paris, and Malta's Ike & Kaya stop by for a chat. History of Junior Eurovision - 05.42" Fabien Randanne on live in the Press Centre - 17.39" Ike & Kaya from Malta interview - 25...

Ahead of this weekend's Junior Eurovision Song Contest, we're brining you a chat with Stefania who has competed at both the adult and junior versions of the Eurovision Song Contest. We also update you on our plans for the weekend, speak to another Eurovision 2022 hopeful and hear from one of this year's JESC competitors. 12:00 - Eurovision news roundup 15:40 - Nathan Cassidy's Eurovision dream 23:...

We're delighted to welcome Norway's Head of Delegation to tell the boys what we need to know ahead of Melodi Grand Prix 2022. There's also an exciting conversation with ESCZ entrant Giudi & music producer Joshua James about their entry which is hoping to fly the Czech flag in Turin. Latest Eurovision News - 10.36" Giudi & Joshua James chat about "Jezinky" - 18.23" James is joined by Norway...

This week we head back to 2013 and speak to Lithuania's entrant Andrius Pojavis about his life and career. We also get the inside line on the rumour that Monaco is returning to the contest in 2023, and we put a special callout to budding Eurovision artists. 10:17 - Eurovision news update. 16:15 - Eurovision-FR's Nisay Samreth on the Monaco rumour. 25:20 - A special callout to budding Eurovision ar...

In a feature lenth interview, Ireland's Head of Delegation joins Rob and James to give them the inside scoop on their plans for 2022. Friends of the podcast Mike & Dale from Aussievision also stop by for a chat, and we bring you potentially the greatest Spotify playlist of all-time. 10.01" - Latest Eurovision News. 17.39" - Aussievision join the boys for a chat. 29.43" - Rob shares a playlist...

He's represented Romania twice at the contest alongside Paula Selling, Ovi stops by for an in depth chat about his experiences. We also hear from Carl Magnus Palm on ABBA's comeback and we share our plans for Junior Eurovision next month. 10:05 - Eurovision news update 16:01 - Carl Magnus Palm chats all things ABBA 26:50 - James's picks for the #ESC250 33:01 - Ovi on his Eurovision adventures 56:4...

The fan favourite and Melfest star reminisces about her Eurovision experience and future career ambitions. The boys also get the latest on Germany's plans for their 2022 selection, and which of their previous guests would make their #ESC250? 09.01" - Eurovision News Update. 14.30" - DJ Douze Point from ESC Kompakt on "Lied für Turin" 23.44" - Rob picks his choice for #ESC250. 29.55" - Anna Be...

Ireland's 1993 Eurovision winner recounts her story of winning the contest and returning almost two decades later. Elsewhere on this week's episode there's a triumphant return for 'Calendar Watch' and we hear all about Benidorm Fest with Spanish fan and journalist Luis Mesa. 10.06" - Eurovision News Update. 14.27" - Luis Mesa discusses Benidorm Fest. 30.13" - Niamh Kavanagh joins us for the big in...

Another week, another bumper episode of the world's favourite Eurovision podcast. Firstly we'll chat to Emma Kelly on the media reaction to the BBC's plans for 2022, then the EBU's Dave Goodman stops by to update us on the planning for Turin, and finally we hear from none other than Valentina Monetta on her mammoth four appearances at the contest. 09:29 - Emma Kelly on the media response in the UK...

An exclusive chance to hear Ben Mawson discussing why he's decided to take on the challenge of changing the UK's fortunes at the contest. The boys are also joined by BBC Radio 1's Music Reporter Steve Holden to discuss his interview as they react to the big news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bumper episode of the podcast as the Norwegian DJ and songwriter discusses his love for Eurovision and his quest to return to the contest. There's also the inside track on two big Eurovision stories, namely, who'll be representing Greece? And what changes can we expect from Melfest 2022? There's also a lot of talk about calendars... and the conversation returns to everyone's favourite listener,...

Another week, and another podcast where we look back at 2021 and look ahead to 2022. Jeangu Macrooy stops by for a chat to review his experience in Roterdam, and Cristina Giuntini, OGAE Italy's President gives us an update on last week's news that Eurovision is heading to Turin next May. 09:20 - Eurovision news update 15:16 - OGAE Italy's President Cristina Giuntini 30:05 - Jeangu Macrooy reflects...

Rob presents an emergency episode of the podcast with reaction to reveal of next year's host city. He's joined by Claudio Sortorelli from Italian Eurovision news site Eurovision IN before catching up with Mark Lowen, the BBC's Rome Correspondent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The countdown to Eurovision 2022 starts here as the podcast returns for weekly episodes. The boys are joined by the Portuguese boys who took Rotterdam by storm, and there's an update on when we might hear that all important host city decision. 09.16" - Latest Eurovision news 14.17" - Claudio from Eurovision IN join us to discuss the host city race 25.00" - The Black Mamba reflect on their Rotterda...