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Welcome to the world's favourite Eurovision podcast! Join Rob and James every Wednesday as they chat to some of the biggest guests from the world's biggest music competition. They delve into the biggest news stories, ask the questions you want answering, and each episode brings its own challenge with the One Second Song. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @EuroTripPodcast, or drop us an email, hello@eurotrippodcast.com. The Euro Trip is brought to you by James Rowe and Rob Lilley. Hosted on ...
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We head to Cyprus as their Head of Media shares his Eurovision story, which started in unique fashion over a decade earlier. We also hear how he composed his nation's entry in 2011, his earliest memories of Dana International winning the contest, and most recently he shares his joy at Silia Kapsis' performance in Malmö. Andreas also reveals the sec…
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The Melfest singer and Eurovision songwriter and backing vocalist joins us to share her memories from both on and off stage. She tells us more about her role in the UK delegation back in 2019, and also recalls the emotions she felt a song she'd written qualified for the Eurovision Grand Final. We also get a lesson in what it takes to be a backing s…
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The BBC's Money & Work reporter joins us for another trip down Eurovision memory lane as we continue the new series of The Contest & Me. He shares his first memories of listening to the contest, converting his now husband into a fully fledged fan, and stick around for a very surprising favourite Eurovision song. And do you agree with Peter, was Jam…
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We react to the news that the city on the French/German border will host the contest next year on 13th, 15th and 17th May. We bring you the latest as we head to Switzerland and chat to a top journalist from the city, before we catch up with Reto Peritz, one of the Executive Producers of the 2025 contest. Stay to the end for a special BBC Eurovision…
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Next up on this series of The Contest & Me Germany's Head of Delegation joins us to share her Eurovision story. She reveals what it was really like behind the scenes at Eurovision 2024, how she celebrated her nation's improved performance in Malmö, and how she deals with the criticism she receives in the role. We also go back to her early memories,…
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We begin our fourth series of The Contest & Me with a man who has arguably worked on more editions of the Eurovision Song Contest than anyone else. In his role as Senior Technical Director at the contest in Malmö he was responsible for every aspect of the show behind the scenes, and the competition in Sweden was his sixteenth time being involved wi…
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The new season is almost here as the Rob & James get ready for the latest series of The Contest & Me. Each week they'll chat to well-known personalities about their love for Eurovision and their relationship with the world's biggest television show. Coming up we'll hear from those closest to events in Malmö, learn secrets from behind the scenes, an…
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We bid farewell to the 2024 Eurovision season
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For one final time in the 2024 season, we're here with your weekly dose of Eurovision. We choose our favourite moments from the podcast from the last 10 months, including Olly Alexander's mum, one of our favourite Eurovision winners, plus our investigative journalism skills are put to the test! To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee. Follo…
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We react to the Eurovision 2024 Grand Final!
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Rob & James are back from Sweden and here to debrief everything that happened during the contest. They celebrate Switzerland's third victory as Nemo was crowned the winner, and Eurovision's first ever non-binary champion. They also discuss the fallout that continues to follow events in Malmö, Ireland's best results for over two decades, and what mi…
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Joost Klein disqualified from Eurovision 2024
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A bonus episode covering the breaking news surrounding this year's Dutch entrant, Joost Klein. To get the latest on the story, we chat to Dutch Eurovision expert and host of the Ding-A-Dong podcast GJ Kooijman, and Aftonbladet reporter Natalie Demirian. To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or ema…
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Eurovision 2024 Grand Final Preview with the BBC & Queen Loreen
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We discuss who could emerge as the winner of the contest here in Malmö as we assess the chances of the leading contenders. In the episode we'll also hear how Luxembourg returned to Eurovision, how the BBC are preparing for the big night, and meet the reigning champion, Queen Loreen. The boys are also joined by Dutch Eurovision expert and podcast ho…
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Is Latvia qualifying the biggest shock of Eurovision week?
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We react to the results from the second semi-final after a night of shocks and surprises here in Sweden. In the immediate aftermath of the live show we speak to journalists and fans to hear their reactions, and discuss what the results mean for the likes of Latvia, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Malta. Then we bring you highlights from o…
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The EBU on the challenges of Eurovision in Malmö
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We quiz the European Broadcasting Union on the uniquely complex situation presented by the contest in Sweden this year as we catch up with Communications and Digital Manager Dave Goodman. Later we look ahead to the second semi-final in Malmö as we chat to Saba from Denmark, songwriter and backing vocalist Melanie Wehbe, Keiino's Tom Hugo, and anoth…
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EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes of Olly Alexander's Eurovision staging + Semi Final 1 reaction
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BBC Eurovision Creative Director Theo Adams tells us about the inspiration behind the UK's memorable staging this year. They give us an exclusive insight into the secret project that brought Olly Alexander and "Dizzy" to the contest, plus we ask whether we could be seeing more work on future UK entries in the years to come... Before that we discuss…
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Will Ireland finally return to the Eurovision Grand Final?
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The live shows are here, and we're back to look ahead to the first semi-final here in Malmö. With hype building about Ireland's chances, we chat to their Head of Delegation Michael Kealy on his hopes for Bambi Thug and their hopes of qualification. We also catch up with Eurovision winner Eldar Gasimov, find out more about SVT's Marcus and Martinus …
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All the action from Eurovision 2024 Turquoise Carpet
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We kick-start our live coverage from Malmö as we meet the artists ahead of the start of a big week here in Sweden. We try and catch up with as many of the class of 2024 as possible, plus we also manage to squeeze in a conversation with a bonus Eurovision winner! Join us tomorrow when we'll be previewing all the action from first semi-final. Grab yo…
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Contest Producer Christer Björkman tells us what to expect from Eurovision 2024
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We bring you a surprise bonus episode with the man responsible for what we'll see on our television screens in Malmö. Christer talks about returning to Eurovision after a few years away, the unique challenges of the 2024 contest, and shares his excitement ahead of a busy week in Sweden. Grab yourself a free ticket to The Euro Trip: Live on Thursday…
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Rehearsal week kicks off Eurovision 2024!
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We go behind the scenes of rehearsals as the acts arrive in Malmö ahead of the huge fortnight in Sweden. We catch up with Poland's entry Luna as she tells us more about stepping onto the Eurovision stage for the very first time, and meet another 2024 artist in the form of Isaak from Germany. An old friend stops by as Dan Shipton reflects on a huge …
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The emotions of opening the Eurovision 2024 Grand Final
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After being drawn to open the big show, twins Marcus & Martinus join us as they discuss the pressure of representing this host nation in Malmö. The pair reveal approaches from Norwegian broadcaster NRK, and how they intend to relax in the Green Room after their performance. After his honeymoon Rob returns to share tales of Iceland, while we also he…
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From Eurovision bridesmaid to Eurovision bride
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This week, we chat to Kaleen who is set to represent Austria in just three weeks time. She has been a stand-in performer, she's been involved in choreography and creative direction, but she's never performed live at the Contest before... until now. We speak to her all about this dream that's been years in the making. We're also joined by GJ Koojima…
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A Eurovision song five years in the making
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This week, we cross to Australia as we catch up with Electric Fields as they *finally* represent their country at the Contest. We cast an eye over the London Eurovisio Party with help from Eirevision's Conor Devlin, plus we meet James Penrose, one of the team behind the newest pre-party, Malmohagen. To grab yourself a FREE ticket to The Euro Trip: …
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Andrew Cartmell talks awards, Olly Alexander and the legacy of Eurovision 2023
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Eurovision 2023 has been winning awards left, right and centre lately and one man who knows what it's like to accept them is Andrew Cartmell. Last year, he was the Executive Producer of the whole show so was at the heart of the entire production. In this exclusive interview, he reflects on the Contest in Liverpool and discusses what these award nom…
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Behind the scenes as Eurovision Pre-Party season begins!
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As Eurovision 2024 pre-party season gets started, we find out more about what happened in Madrid as the class of 2024 get together for the first time this season. We get all the gossip from the host of the official Eurovision Song Contest podcast, Steve Holden, while Malta's Sarah Bonnici also tells us about her experience of performing her entry i…
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How to represent three countries at Eurovision
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This week we chat to Silia Kapsis, who, at the age of just 17, will represent Cyprus at Eurovision this year. We also have another chat with Rick Jakobs on our March to Malmo series who gives us an update on the Euro Fan Cafe. Plus, imagine avoiding all the Eurovision songs for the first three months of the year? That's what listener Kyle did - he …
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Can a revamp improve your Eurovision result?
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This week we're discussing revamps and whether altering your original song can improve your chances at the contest. Firstly ahead of her revamp release, we're joined again by Czech entry Aiko as she discusses the alterations to her song, while later we head to Sweden for a catch up with Eurovision winning songwriter Linnea Deb. This year she has tw…
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