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The Euro Trip | Eurovision Podcast
Jon Ola Sand's decade in charge of Eurovision
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Another chance to hear our feature-lengh conversation with the former Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest in an interview first broadcast in December 2021.
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Meet the UK act for Eurovision 2025... Remember Monday!
41:41|On the day they were announced as representing the United Kingdom at Eurovison this year, Remember Monday sit down for their only feature length interview. Holly, Lauren and Charlotte describe their excitement now the news if finally official, how they tried (and failed) to keep their participation secret, and how important their friendship will be on the road to Switzerland. Special thanks to the BBC for making this interview possible, and to Adrian Bradley for recording today's episode.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.6. Melfest Friday: Måns Zelmerlöw vs KAJ
48:26||Ep. 6We've made it, the road to Stockholm is at an end and it's time to preview the final of Melodifestivalen 2025. We're joined by the brilliant Aftonbladet duo Jenny Agren and Tobbe Ek to predict what might happen, and ask who will represent Sweden in Basel? We look ahead to the battle between Måns Zelmerlöw and KAJ, as well as asking if anyone else stands a chance of winning on Saturday night?To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.148. Can Germany be the best of the 'Big Five' in Basel?
52:00||Ep. 148After an exciting National Final, we ask whether Germany are right to be optimistic of a positive result in Switzerland? Head of Delegation and friend of the podcast, Alexandra Wolfslast returns to explain why she's so confident, and explain what really happens at the Head of Delegation meeting once all the songs have been selected.The Euro Trip's own Callum Rowe is here to describe life on the jury for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, and with the UK's act set to be announced imminently, we look back at the potential alternative history of the United Kingdom in Eurovision.Buy tickets for Manchagen 2025, the UK's biggest Eurovision celebration.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.5. Will SCARLET be the real winners of Melodifestivalen 2025?
55:44||Ep. 5We've made it, the final heat of Melodifestivalen 2025. Ahead of this weekend's live show we meet two of the most talked about acts as Victoria Silvstedt and SCARLET join us to tell us what to expect from their entries this weekend. And with SCARLET tipped as potential winners, how are they dealing with the pressure?We also look back at last week's live show, asking if Måns Zelmerlöw or Kaj are the real contenders going into the final next week. Melfest expert and friend of the show, Gustav Dahlander joins us this week, and he's brought some excellent facts and stats with him too!Check out Mellopedia here.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.147. Time for Eurovision to scrap 100% televote semi-finals?
54:48||Ep. 147With more and more songs being selected for Eurovision in Basel, we debate a hot topic at the contest with a member of the Reference Group. Icelandic Head of Delegation Felix Bergsson joins us to discuss his act for Switzerland - VÆB - and his own personal feelings on whether we should see the juries return to the semi-finals.And with another busy weekend in store, we're joined by another wishlist guest, Eurovision songwriter Julie Aagaard, aka. Kill J. She explains how the songwriting process works, what really happens at a songwriting camp, and how you cope with the stressful selection season.Buy tickets for Manchagen 2025, the UK's biggest Eurovision celebration.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.4. What to expect from Måns Zelmerlöw's Melodifestivalen return
49:09||Ep. 4Ahead of Heat 4 of this year's Mello we've got everything you need to know as the Eurovision champion prepares for his Melodifestivalen comeback. Aftonbladet's Jenny Ågren joins the podcast to describe Måns Zelmerlöw's impressive stage show, asking whether he can win right to represent Sweden, and challenge for another Eurovision title? We also analyse the chances of Saturday's other competitors, including a 10th Melfest appearance for Alcazar star Andreas Lundstead.Before all that we also look back at last week's show and Greczula's impressive performance, and whether we should be shocked by Malou Prytz surprise NQ.Got a Melfest memory to submit for next week's episode? Email hello@eurotrippodcast.comTo support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.146. Will Olly say 'yes' to representing Italy at Eurovision 2025?
01:00:22||Ep. 146We criss-coss Europe on this week's episode as we head to Italy, Germany and Norway to look back on a busy weekend. Journalist Marta Cagnola gives us the lowdown on Sanremo, and explains why Olly is taking his time to decide whether to represent Italy in Basel.Benjamin Hertlein from ESC Kompakt does his best to explain Chefsache ESC, and we're live in Norway chatting to the stars of Melodi Grand Prix, and a few very special guests enjoying the show in Oslo.Buy tickets for Manchagen 2025, the UK's biggest Eurovision celebration.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.3. Is this Malou Prytz's best Melfest entry yet?
50:44||Ep. 3The year's Melodifestivalen continues as we enter the third week of the competition. We preview the third heat as Malou Prytz returns for her fourth appearance at Melfest, and she's still on 21 years old! She tells us why this year feels different, and how her track "24k Gold" feels like a more authentic track compared to her previous Mello entries.TV and radio presenter and producer, Tina Mehrafzoon, joins us to look back at last week's action, before sharing her predictions on who could qualify to Strawberry Arena on Saturday.Got a Melfest memory to submit for next week's episode? Email hello@eurotrippodcast.comTo support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.145. Can Czechia fight for the Eurovision victory?
57:59||Ep. 145Since their debut in the contest back in 2007, Czechia have achieved two top 10 positions, but never lifted the famous glass microphone trophy. Could all that change in Basel this May? We meet Czech entry Adonxs and hear how his preparations are continuing for the competition, and ask how he came up with his excellent stage name.We're also back in Norway ahead of this weekend's Melodi Grand Prix, and there's a welcome return for your Eurovision Song in the Wild submissions.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.