The Euro Trip | Eurovision Podcast

In this special episode we react to the news that Olly Alexander will be representing the United Kingdom in Sweden next year. The boys react to the news and get brilliant insight analysis from host of the BBC's Eurovisioncast Daniel Rosney, while Nick Levine helps us predict the sort of entry we might expect. There's also the chance to hear from Olly himself, a special thanks to BBC Radio 1 and Pe...

In the final Rewind of the series we're heading back to Baku and Loreen's first Eurovision victory. We complete the circle on her Eurovision story as we explore the controversial contest, with stories both on and off stage as the contest headed to the coast of the Caspian Sea. We also find out more about the Netherland's Eurovision entrant for 2024, and Rob gets revenge with this week's One S...

This week we rewind back to 1982 to give you the inside story on what happened when Eurovision headed to Harrogate! We speak to the presenter of the show Jan Leeming to find out what it was like to host, plus we hear from the Technical Manager Tony Gill on how they managed to pull this off. Aside from that, there's plenty of chat about the 2024 participation list, a stacked lineup in Sanremo and t...

Mello season is almost upon us and Tobbe & Stina from Aftonbladet join us to discuss who could be representing Sweden on home soil next year. They correctly predicted 29 of the 30 artists competing in the competition, so who do they think has enough to win? To support the podcast and for links to all our research, head to Buy Me A Coffee . Follow us on  Twitter , Instagram & TikTok &n...

It's Friday, so it's time to bring you a bonus episode of the podcast as we delve into our own archive to give you another chance to hear an edition of Rewind from series one. This time, it's the first one we ever did: Eurovision 1998. To support the podcast and for links to all our research, head to Buy Me A Coffee . Follow us on  Twitter , Instagram & TikTok  or email hello@eurotri...

After taking a break last week, we're back with another brand new edition of Rewind as we head to Rome and arguably the most chaotic contest in the history of Eurovision. We're joined by special guests who give us a unique insight into what really happened behind the scenes, and reminisce over a memorable sax solo. The boys also discuss rumours that Olly Alexander could be representing the UK at E...

Turns out we can't get enough of the early 2000s here on Rewind! We kicked off series two with trips to Tallinn and Riga, well here's what happened when we remembered the contest in Istanbul and a historic victory for one of Eurovision's newest nations. To support the podcast and for links to all our research, head to Buy Me A Coffee . Follow us on  Twitter , Instagram & TikTok  or e...

Eurovision 2023's favourite Austrian duo return to the podcast to kick start Christmas, Teya and Salena tell us more about their new single "Ho Ho Ho" and how it could mark the end of their performing careers together. We also have a scoop on how ESCZ 2024 could look from Czechia's Head of Delegation, and we go behind the scenes with the BBC team warming up for this weekend's Junior Eurovision Son...

It's time bring you another episode from series one of Rewind from 2022. After looking back at 1993, 1980 and 2016, this time we're heading to Rotterdam and the cancelled contest of 2020, before reliving events the following year. To support the podcast and for links to all our research, head to Buy Me A Coffee . Follow us on  Twitter , Instagram & TikTok  or email hello@eurotrippodc...

We hit the rewind button to go all the way back to 1969 and the dramatic year year four countries took victory! We welcome back Croatia's 2022 singer Mia Dimsic for a catch up and we give her a big surprise! To support the podcast and for links to all our research, head to Buy Me A Coffee . Follow us on  Twitter , Instagram & TikTok  or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us on...

It's time bring you another episode from series one of Rewind from 2022. After looking back at 1993 and 1980, now we're heading to Stockholm for Eurovision 2016. To support the podcast and for links to all our research, head to Buy Me A Coffee . Follow us on  Twitter , Instagram & TikTok  or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at  eurotrippodcast.com . Hosted on...

We're back with another edition of Rewind as we turn the clock back once again to bring you the best stories from the contest in Riga. We hear all the drama and stories from events 20 years ago, including how Jemini almost weren't the UK's entry - how different the UK's history in Eurovision could have been! There's also a welcome return to the podcast for Dale from Aussievision as he discuss...

As promised on Wednesday's episode, for the next few Fridays we'll be heading into the archives to bring you a classic edition of are 'Rewind' series. In this episode, which first aired in November 2022, we go behind the scenes of Eurovision 1980. To support the podcast and for links to all our research, head to Buy Me A Coffee . Follow us on  Twitter , Instagram & TikTok  or email h...

We're back with series two of Rewind, where we delve into the archives to tell the story of a Eurovision Song Contest of the past! We kickstart with 2002 with tales of funding problems, managers at war and crap wedding bands... oh, and the Bird Eurovision Song Contest. Plus we look ahead to Malmo 2024 with The Local Sweden's Emma Lofgren, and the One Second Song returns! To support the podcast and...

There's no new episode this week, but to get you in the mood for next week's new series of Rewind we delve into the archives to bring you a classic edition as they go behind the scenes of Eurovision 1993. Follow us on  Twitter , Instagram & TikTok  or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at  eurotrippodcast.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

In one of their first interviews since being announced as the UK's act for Junior Eurovision 2023, we're joined by Hayla, Maisie and Yasmin from STAND UNIQU3. Head of Delegation Lee Smithurst also stops by to tell us how he came to choosing the girls and what their staging will look like in Nice. Follow us on  Twitter , Instagram & TikTok  or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find...

Stig Karlsen is Norway's Head of Delegation, Executive Producer of Melodi Grand Prix and the Musical Director too. As a result, he has a story or two to tell. He tells us how his love of Eurovision began by building stages out of Lego in his bedroom as a child, and how it would be a dream to bring the contest back to Norway. Stig also tells us what he meant about *that* curious Instagram post. Ben...

Since commentating on the contest for the first time in 1999 (when her country won the contest!) Swedish Radio's Eurovision Queen has been a mainstay in commentary boxes across the continent. She shares stories from her time working at the event, including a technical disaster in Dusseldorf, her iconic favourite entry, and how her life came full circle after crowding round the family radio in the...

This week we bring you a chat with Linnea Deb who has won Melfest twice, and lifted the Eurovision crown after writing Måns Zelmerlöw's hit Heroes. She tells us what inspired her to get into songwriting, what her thoughts are on seeing the same people at Melfest year after year and what she would change about the Eurovision Song Contest. Follow us on  Twitter , Instagram & TikTok  or...

We hear from the Swedish songwriter and producer behind several iconic Eurovision entries as he recounts the moments that made him fall in love with the contest. Anderz discusses what it's like to sit in the green room on the cusp on winning, something he has done twice with "Fuego" and "Too Late for Love" as well as his past history with Melodifestivalen, and the songs that inspired him at the st...

Samya is a fairly recent convert to the world of the Eurovision Song Contest, but it hasn't stopped her from having some of the best jobs possible! Whether it's interviewing 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra, playing table tennis with Maneskin, or taking us behind the scenes of being a juror at the contest, Samya has an amazing story or two to tell. Follow us on  Twitter , Instagram & TikTok...

The host of Eurovisioncast reflects on last year's contest and how he ended up fronting the BBC's coverage in 2023. Daniel takes us behind the scenes as he shares his crazy schedule in Liverpool, including sharing a bed with a Eurovision winner. He tells us how he confused Keiino at the contest in Tel Aviv, and why one particular Spanish entry with always be his favourite Eurovision song of all-ti...

The Contest & Me continues as you get to hear all about Rob's love of Eurovision. From his very first memory, his most memorable moment, and his ideas on how to shake up the Contest, you'll get to know even more about one half of the presenters of the world's favourite Eurovision podcast. Follow us on  Twitter , Instagram & TikTok  or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us...

We kick off our third series of the Contest & Me as we explore our love of the Eurovision Song Contest through a set of challenging questions. All aimed to help us discover why a person loves Eurovision, this year we're starting with something special as we get to know the hosts of The Euro Trip a little bit better. On this first episode we hear James reveal a surprising drink that helped him...

Get ready for a new series of The Contest & Me as James and Rob chat to more familiar faces about why they love Eurovision. First episode drops on Wednesday 16th August with new episodes following each week. Follow us on  Twitter , Instagram & TikTok  or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at  eurotrippodcast.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...