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The Euro Trip | Eurovision Podcast
How the BBC made Eurovision 2023 happen
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Lee Smithurst (Head of Show) and Dan Shipton (Lead Creative Director) return to share their memories of the contest in Liverpool. They take us behind the scenes as they share their hot takes from rehearsals, discuss that controversial semi-final results sequence, and choice their favourite moments from the live shows.
And stick around as we bring you an sneak peak at what you can expect from us as The Contest & Me returns next week!
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.
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109. Rewind 1991 & BBC decision for 2024?
57:01After 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 Eurovision, and we round-up what happened at Junior Eurovision 2023.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.Rewind Revisited: Eurovision 2004
28:06Turns 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 email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.108. Teya & Salena & Junior Eurovision 2023 Preview
01:03:23Eurovision 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 Song Contest.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.Rewind Revisited: 2020/21
24:01It'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@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.107. Rewind 1969 & 2022 artist surprise
58:34We 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 online at eurotrippodcast.com.Rewind Revisited: Eurovision 2016
25:08It'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.106. Rewind 2003 & the future of Australia at Eurovision
57:11We'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 discusses Australia's chances of competing in Malmo.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.Watch Dale's analysis on the future of Australia at Eurovision on the Aussievision YouTube channelRewind Revisited: Eurovision 1980
25:07As 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 hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.105. Rewind 2002 & The Bird Eurovision Song Contest
01:03:27We'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 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.