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We really are entering the last couple of weeks of the national final season for 2021, the group get together to talk all things Eurovision in the past seven days. With several national finals and internal selections taking place in the last week, we are here to recap all the major news so you’re up... Read More
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This week has been incredibly busy, with six songs being released in the Eurovision sphere for 2021. With that in mind, we have a lot to catch up on – not to mention the numerous national selections currently ongoing! So, what can we do but recap everything for you! In addition, we have some AMAZINGLY... Read More
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In quite possibly the busiest week for Eurovision news this season so far, the gang are back together to help recap much of what’s been going on in the world of Eurovision in the past seven days. We’ve had national selections, we’ve had internal reveals and we’re ready to do it all over again tonight,... Read More
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This week, Jazzi takes the helm as we recap yet another week of Eurovision from Croatia to Sweden to Norway to Czechia – although, it must be noted that after we recorded this podcast, Benny Cristo announced “Omaga” as the name of his song, so big apologies! We also have a heartfelt tribute to AWS... Read More
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Rory leads the recap of all things that have happened in the world of Eurovision in the past seven days. With two new songs selected for the Contest in May, the National Final season is kicking up a gear, as other national selections continue – including the mighty Melodifestivalen. We also round up news from... Read More
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As National Final season enters a new gear, Rosie leads our weekly news roundup of Eurovision news. A lot has gone on in the past seven days – from Natalia Gordienko officially being reconfirmed for Moldova to Israel’s selection of its song – so if you need a quick report on everything that’s been going... Read More
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This week, Tim returns to lead the news review of everything that has gone on in the Eurovision world since the 19th of January. From the release of Portugal’s songs in Festival da Cancao to the confirmation of Sanremo in March, we run through all the major stories that fans are talking about! What do... Read More
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This week, Jazzi leads the news recap with Rory and Rosie, as National Final season starts to ramp up. We talk about the first results from Norway and Lithuania, discuss Israel’s everchanging format, as well as the lineups in Estonia, Finland and Sweden. We also talk about the potential danger for Sanremo to be moved... Read More
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This week, Jazzi, Rory and Rosie review the overall results of the ESC250 initiative, run by ESC Radio in conjunction with Songfestival.be! Together, we talk about our feelings towards the results as Loreen clinches yet another victory, while also reflecting on other songs that made (or didn’t make) the cut. There is also a catch... Read More
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Welcome to 2021 everyone! This week, we announce the start of a shift in our podcast as we move into National Final season. Rosie, Rory and Tim talk about the results of Festivali i Këngës, as well as giving our opinions on songs released in Israel, Estonia and France. We also give our initial impressions... Read More
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In our final episode of 2020, Rosie, Jazzi and Rory look at Bulgaria, a country who has faced both success and defeat at Eurovision in its short history of participation in the Contest. The trio reflects on their favourite Bulgarian entries at the Contest. They also look at how Bulgaria has managed to incorporate fans... Read More
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This week, we divert from our typical format or country and year perspectives to discuss what changes we’d make to the rules of Eurovision, if we were lucky enough to be the Executive Supervisor of the EBU. From two juries to splitting up of the United Kingdom, be prepared for some controversial opinions! What do... Read More
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This week, the TEP crew talk all things Eurovision 2008, which was held in Belgrade, Serbia. Together, we reflect on how Serbia was able to host its first Eurovision Song Contest under such a tough political climate. We also divulge our top threes and debate what RTS can take from their first time hosting a... Read More
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This week, we diverge from our typical format and topics and discuss the prominence (or lack thereof) of so-called “joke entries” at Eurovision. We talk about how these entries affect the Contest’s reputation, as well as referencing certain joke entries that should or shouldn’t be included in that category! What do you think of our... Read More
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This week sees the 18th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, to be held in Warsaw, Poland following Viki Gabor’s win in 2019. So, to celebrate this, Jazzi, Rory, Rosie and Tim look at the class of 2020, reveal our top threes and discuss how Junior Eurovision is being used as a Petri dish... Read More
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This week, Jazzi, Rory, Rosie and Tim take a trip to Portugal – the country that, up until 2017, was the country waiting the longest time to score its first win. We look back at some of our favourite Portuguese Eurovision songs, as well as discussing the prominence of the Portuguese language in both Festival... Read More
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This week, the team are back together and we’re joined by A.M., official creator of the unofficial National Final Top 250! Together we look back at some of our favourite songs that never made it to the Contest, and reflect on why these songs are so famous (or infamous) in the fandom today! What do... Read More
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This week, Rosie, Jazzi and Rory return to the archives and revisit Eurovision 2009, held in Moscow, Russia. We discuss our favourite songs from the Contest, debate about Russia’s problematic hosting of the show and have a rather pointed rant at Andrew Lloyd Webber (UK fans best beware!) What do you think of our choices?... Read More
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This week, we were so incredibly happy to be joined by Jan Bors, the former Head of Delegation for the Czech Republic from 2016 to 2020. Together with Jazzi, Rosie and Rory, we look at Jan’s career at the competition and discuss the behind-the-scenes aspects of Eurovision that usually elude the audience. We also look... Read More
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This week, the hosts return to the Big Five to cover France, one of the most present countries to ever take part in Eurovision. Jazzi, Rosie, Rory and Tim regale their favourite French entries, reflect on the ever-present use of French in the Contest and debate on what French monument should be used in future... Read More
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