Best EBU Podcasts (2024)

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Ep16: Marcus & Martinus 25:09

1h ago25:09

25:09

For this week’s episode, Marcus & Martinus sit down with Steve to talk about representing this year’s host country… Sweden! The twins are taking their song Unforgettable to Malmö, where they’ll be first to perform in the Grand Final on May 11. The soccer-crazy brothers discuss which one of them is the better footballer, their embarrassing historic …

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How to produce electric racing series - Formula E, Extreme E and E1 Series 40:12

6h ago40:12

40:12

Lawrence Duffy, founder and CEO of Aurora Media Worldworld, talks to Broadcast Sport editorial director Jake Bickerton about the production of electric racing events. Aurora produces Formula E, Extreme E and now also the E1 electric boat racing series. We talk about the different approaches to covering electric racing, the need to make production s…

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Ep15: Nutsa Buzaladze & Teya Dora 30:25

39m ago30:25

30:25

Joining Steve on this week’s episode are Georgia’s Nutsa Buzaladze and Serbia’s Teya Dora. Nutsa is taking her song Firefighter to Malmö. She speaks about her experience on the finals of American Idol, singing with Kylie Minogue and tells us about the joys of one of Georgia’s delicious national dishes - khachapuri! Teya Dora will sing the ethereal …

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Ep14: Hola Desde Madrid! 42:34

5d ago42:34

42:34

El podcast oficial del Festival de Eurovisión os llega desde la PrePartyES 2024 en Madrid. Víctor Escudero presenta este episodio en español y habla con algunas de las fantásticas candidaturas de este año. Charla con Nebulossa de España para conocer el vínculo especial que existe entre este dúo de marido y mujer. Después de competir en el Benidorm …

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How The Hundred Draft was turned into a digital first production 29:29

4d ago29:29

29:29

For this edition of the Broadcast Sport Podcast, senior reporter Max Miller spoke with ECB head of digital and content for The Hundred, Rob Johnson, Little Dot strategy director for sport and brand, Fiona Wood, and Dizplai commercial director Peter Cassidy. The trio all played key roles in turning The Hundred’s 2024 digital draft into a digital fi…

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Ep13: Nemo & LADANIVA 30:33

7d ago30:33

30:33

This episode comes from the first pre-party of the season… in Madrid! First up is Nemo, who’s representing Switzerland with The Code. They talk about the song, weird breakfasts and losing their luggage. There’s also a special guest appearance from one of their best friends… who happens to be Teya (of Teya and Salena fame)! Then Steve catches up wit…

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Explore the Intersection of Dharma and Society with the European Buddhist Union - Guest: Munisha 29:41

8d ago29:41

29:41

Welcome to a new episode of the European Buddha Podcast, where we explore the interplay of ethics and society with Munisha, Vice President of the European Buddhist Union (EBU). We delve into the EBU’s current priorities as an influential umbrella organization, shedding light on its endeavors to foster unity and harmony. Through our discussion, we g…

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Lorton CEO Julian Bird on financing sport documentaries 28:38

12d ago28:38

28:38

This edition of the Broadcast Sport Podcast sees senior reporter Max Miller speak to Lorton Entertainment CEO and founder Julian Bird about upcoming boxing docuseries Stable and the wider sport documentary industry. Stable will launch on BBC1 and iPlayer from Saturday 30 March, and follows the McGuigan family boxing gym, where Shane McGuigan, son o…

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Ep12: Bambie Thug 20:22

14d ago20:22

20:22

Steve catches up with Ireland's Bambie Thug as they prepare to bring their witchy brand of goth pop to Malmö. They chat about their pride at representing their country, their hatred of tap dance and how they brought some Mean Girls inspiration to the video for Doomsday Blue. The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for…

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Ep11: SABA 17:38

21d ago17:38

17:38

SABA will be taking the bridge from Copenhagen to Malmö to represent Denmark with her song Sand. The singer tells host Steve Holden about her unlikely journey to the Eurovision Song Contest via musical theatre and her talents as a footballer. She also discusses the special bond with her identical twin sister. The Official Eurovision Song Contest po…

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Ep10: Kaleen 22:08

1M ago22:08

22:08

In this episode, Steve heads to a dance studio at a secret location to meet Kaleen, who's representing Austria with We Will Rave. As we find out, the singer is no stranger to the Eurovision Song Contest as she's previously stood in for artists including Eleni Fouriera. She talks about the plans for the staging of her song, the making of the music v…

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Ep9: Silvester Belt 12:09

1M ago12:09

12:09

Joining Steve this week is Silvester Belt, who’s representing Lithuania with Luktelk. He talks about his life since winning the Lithuanian national final and the advice he’s received from both Monika Linkytė and Monika Liu. He speaks about the beauty of the Lithuanian language and why he’s looking forward to meeting the UK’s Olly Alexander in Malmö…

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How to "Teach Peace?" - Guest: David Rycroft 29:05

1M ago29:05

29:05

From a Buddhist perspective, we understand that nurturing the heart is essential, and schools play a vital role in shaping values, whether consciously or unconsciously. Through self-reflection and fostering healthy relationships, we lay the groundwork for a more harmonious society. The EBU initiative „Teach Peace,“ emphasizes that educators are cen…

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Ep8: Mustii 22:53

2M ago22:53

22:53

We’re saying hello to Mustii, the singer and Drag Race judge who’s representing Belgium with his epic track Before The Party’s Over. Steve chats to Mustii about his Eurovision plans, his love of Madonna and David Bowie, and how he’s getting loads of support from all his friends on Drag Race Belgium. Last year’s Belgian entrant Gustaph drops in to o…

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Ep7: Windows95Man 22:04

2M ago22:04

22:04

Steve welcomes Finland's Windows95Man and vocalist Henri Piispanen to the podcast. The pair stormed to victory in the Finnish national final, UMK, with their 90s-inspired club hit No Rules. They chat about the epic performance which featured a denim egg, pyrotechnics... and a special pair of denim shorts. They also discuss the impact of Käärijä's s…

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The EBU on its new D2C streaming service 20:12

2M ago20:12

20:12

EBU executive director of sport, Glen Killane, speaks to the Broadcast Sport Podcast about its new D2C streaming service, Eurovision Sport. He discusses how plans for service were created, its aims for viewership and other areas, and strategy to achieve these. He also outlines how the platform hopes to put gender equality at its core, with bringing…

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Ep6: Aiko & Silia Kapsis 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

On this episode, Steve is joined by two of this year’s Eurovision stars: Aiko and Silia Kapsis. Aiko is singing Pedestal for Czechia and she talks about the making of the song, her friendship with Teya (from Teya & Salena) and the unusual form of exercise that keeps her strong. We then hear from Silia Kapsis, who’s representing Cyprus. The teenager…

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Ep5: Raiven & Joker Out's Bojan Cvjetićanin 29:51

2M ago29:51

29:51

On this episode, Steve chats to Raiven, who's representing Slovenia with her dramatic ballad Veronika. They discuss her opera background, meet her pet macaw Georgie and talk about how the song is going to transfer to the Malmö stage. Also dropping in to surprise Raiven is Joker Out's lead singer Bojan Cvjetićanin, who represented Slovenia in Liverp…

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Ep4: Nikkie de Jager 31:36

3M ago31:36

31:36

Our guest is the one of the hosts of the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam 2021... the one and only Nikkie de Jager (AKA NikkieTutorials). Nikkie shares her secrets of hosting the show, make-up with Måneskin, her favourite Eurovision songs... and much more. The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Ste…

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"Living in a prec(ar)ious world" - Guest: Thea Mohr & Gabriela Frey 35:37

3M ago35:37

35:37

In this episode, we sit down with Gabriela Frey and Dr. Thea Mohr to delve into the latest developments in the Buddhist women's movement and the Council of Europe. We spoke about the crucial role Sakyadhita plays as a member of the European Buddhist Union (EBU). Our conversation explores the intricacies of the EBU's representation in the Council of…

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The present & future of behind-the-scenes docuseries 27:00

3M ago27:00

27:00

Broadcast Sport senior reporter Max Miller speaks to Box To Box head of sport and factual Warren Smith about how to create behind-the-scenes docuseries, and the future of the format. Box To Box is the company behind some of the most well known series of this type, including F1: Drive To Survive, golf's Full Swing, tennis' Break Point, and many more…

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No Fear Next Year - Contemplating Gratitude - Year-End Special 18:45

4M ago18:45

18:45

Join us as we reflect on the past year, exploring moments of gratitude that shaped our journey. Embracing the spirit of fearlessness, we delve into the highlights and lessons learned. As we celebrate the power of gratitude, we extend an invitation to our listeners to support the European Buddhist Union. Your donations contribute to fostering unity,…

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Ep3: Käärijä & Friends 38:52

4M ago38:52

38:52

Steve heads to Amsterdam for Het Grote Songfestivalfeest, where dozens of Eurovision acts get together for a huge party in the Ziggo Dome. From the class of 2023, we catch up with three top-ten finalists: Käärijä from Finland, Norway's Alessandra, and Alika from Estonia. Plus - from Turin 2022, - we find out exactly how Andrei from Romania (formerl…

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Sue Anstiss MBE: Helping shape a better future for women’s sport 24:41

4M ago24:41

24:41

Sue Anstiss has been a pioneer in women’s sport for over 30 years. She’s an author, podcast host and entrepreneur, who was a founding trustee of the Women’s Sport Trust and co-founder of the Women’s Sport Collective. Sue is now CEO of Fearless Women, which drives positive change for women’s sport, having received an MBE for her services to women’s …

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What’s next for digital content in 2024? 37:42

4M ago37:42

37:42

In this episode of the Broadcast Sport Podcast, senior reporter Max Miller speaks to IMG's senior vice president and managing director of digital, Lewis Wiltshire, about its recently released Digital Trends Report 2024. Among the predictions for the next 12 months is the rise of women's sport, the growth of personalised content, AI's impact on digi…

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New Sports: How to Reach a Global Audience 27:56

4M ago27:56

27:56

Building up a fan base for a new sport means navigating a complex maze of options to successfully distribute both live sports and on-demand insights and documentary content around the sport. In each global territory, the content mix includes going D2C, utilising dedicated streaming sports platforms, free-to-air TV, pay-TV, social media platforms, Y…

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How we made Made Of Steel: Wheelchair Rugby’s Fiercest Rivalry 22:36

5M ago22:36

22:36

This week’s edition of the Broadcast Sport Podcast sees Made Of Steel: Wheelchair Rugby’s Fiercest Rivalry’s co-directors Nick Mattingly and Emma Everitt speak to senior reporter Max Miller about how they made the BBC Storyville documentary. Available on BBC iPlayer now, the film examines the rivalry between the England and France teams at the rec…

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Interconnected Minds: A Journey into Buddhism with Carla Ott 29:00

5M ago29:00

29:00

In this episode, we embark on a spiritual odyssey with Carla Ott, a young female Buddhist practitioner connecting with us from India. Carla joins us to share her insights on various aspects of Buddhism, delving into her experiences growing up in a Buddhist environment and exploring the nonconceptual memories that shaped her spiritual journey from a…

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Ep2: Lissandro & Viki Gabor 25:25

5M ago25:25

25:25

It's the Junior Eurovision Song Contest final in Nice! Steve is joined by the reigning Junior champion Lissandro (and his mum). He won for France last year with Oh Maman! We're also talking to Viki Gabor, who helped Poland achieve back-to-back victories when she sang Superhero in 2019. The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and pr…

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Ep1: Sigrid 28:16

5M ago28:16

28:16

Multi award-winning popstar SIGRID is one of Norway's biggest singers and is a huge Eurovision fan. She joins us on the Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast to discuss her love of the show, her favourite entries of all time and her connections to past Eurovision participants - including Sam Ryder and Subwoolfer. The Official Eurovision Song Con…

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Global Sport Leaders Interview: Scott Young, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, Europe 33:29

5M ago33:29

33:29

An in-depth interview with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports head Scott Young, by sports presenter Rachel Stringer, recorded at the sold-out Broadcast Sport Summit, held on 1 November 2023 at Lord's cricket ground. The Global Sport Leaders sessions are a series of one-to-one fireside chats with European broadcast sports leaders. In each session we dril…

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How we made The Brighton Miracle 29:20

5M ago29:20

29:20

Director Max Mannix and producer Nick Wood speak to Broadcast Sport's Max Miller about how they made The Brighton Miracle, a film about Japan's famous victory over South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Conversation topics include getting talent on board, the use of dramatisations, and how to appeal to audiences outside of sport.…

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Sustain the Earth! On Ecodharma with Gunaketu 28:48

6M ago28:48

28:48

Join us for an ECO-Dharma Episode as we delve into the pressing issue of sustainability in our modern world. In the serene surroundings of the Maison Notre Dame Du Chant D’Oiseau, a historic monastery nestled in the heart of Brussels, we sat down during the AGM breaks to explore the theme of sustainability. Our guest for this conversation is Gunake…

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Risale Roundtable Podcast Episode 74 1:31:28

6M ago1:31:28

1:31:28

A discussion of questions relating to marriage and qadar (Divine Determining), with the benefit of readings from the Risale-i Nur.

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Risale Roundtable Podcast Episode 73 1:26:53

6M ago1:26:53

1:26:53

A discussion of the Divine Name of al-'Adl (The Absolutely Just) and how this Name manifests in both the physical world and in our own lives. We consider, in particular, how Divine justice manifests in matters such as our bodily or physical appearance.

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