We're joined by a mystery guest from Yerevan who's working on the BBC's Junior Eurovision coverage.

We're on the eve of Junior Eurovision 2022 so to celebrate we delve into our archive and speak to JESC winner Ralf Mackenbach, JESC and ESC alumni Stefania as well as Lee Smithurst from the BBC. Speaking of the BBC, we sent them an invite to join us for a chat, they said yes, but didn't say who'd be joining us... who will it be? 10:32 - Eurovision news15:42 - Lee Smithurst18:31 - Stefania22:24 - Ralf Mackenbach27:13 - A mystery guest from BBC Eurovision Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/EuroTripPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/eurotrippodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at&nbsp;<a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/5f213edc04a43f13795a1c09/episodes/61d48085f4100f0012cf1a64/eurotrippodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eurotrippodcast.com</a>

Inside the BBC at Junior Eurovision 2022

The boys head home after a busy few days in Prague, featuring some exclusive Head of Delegation conversations.

The boys head home after a busy few days in Prague, featuring some exclusive Head of Delegation conversations. Both HoD's from the Czech Republic and Ireland discuss their country's plans for 2023, and before that there's two chats with some very special guests... one you might be very familiar with. 00.00" - Cesár Sampson on his involvement with ESCZ05.03" - Czech HoD Kryštof Šámal on their plans17.35" - We Are Domi return to the podcast25.10" - Markus Riva on entering Supernova again32.06" - Ireland's HoD Michael Kealy looks ahead to Eurosong 2023 Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/EuroTripPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eurotrippodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="TikTok" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a>&nbsp;or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at&nbsp;<a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/5f213edc04a43f13795a1c09/episodes/61d48085f4100f0012cf1a64/eurotrippodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eurotrippodcast.com</a>.

ESCZ Wrap Up & Eurosong Preview

Melodifestivalen season kicks off in style with a bumber episode looking ahead to this year's competition.

Melodifestivalen season kicks off in style with a bumber episode looking ahead to this year's competition. Ben Robertson from ESC Insight, the Bet Eurovision podcast, and International Coordinator for OGAE Sweden joins Rob and James to preview all the action, while there's also time for a chat with two of the acts competing in Heat 1, Tone Sekelius and Eva &amp; Ewa. 03.05" - Ben Robertson Part 121.35" - Party Playlist28.03" - Tone Sekelius Interview40.00" - Eva &amp; Ewa Interview48.31" - Ben Robertson Part 2 Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/EuroTripPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/eurotrippodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/5f213edc04a43f13795a1c09/episodes/61d48085f4100f0012cf1a64/eurotrippodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eurotrippodcast.com</a>.

Melfest Monday: Episode One

A special bonus episode from Czech TV HQ as the boys catch up with the artists hoping to represent the Czech Republic at Eurovision in Liverpool.

A special bonus episode from Czech TV HQ in Prague as the boys catch up with the artists hoping to represent the Czech Republic at Eurovision in Liverpool. Don't forget to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA5zETYL3fM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">watch them live on the official Eurovision YouTube channel</a> at 8pm UK time/9pm CET on 30th January 2023. Hear us chat exclusively to the artists: 08.37" - Maella11.19" - Pam Rabbit19.12" - Markéta Irglová24.27" - Vesna27.43 - Rodan Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/EuroTripPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/eurotrippodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at&nbsp;<a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/5f213edc04a43f13795a1c09/episodes/61d48085f4100f0012cf1a64/eurotrippodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eurotrippodcast.com</a>.

Behind the scenes at ESCZ 2023

Norway's 2020 entry and 2023 hopeful joins the podcast to discuss her dream of heading to Liverpool.

Norway's 2020 entry and 2023 hopeful joins the podcast to discuss her dream of heading to Liverpool. The boys also get excited ahead of their upcoming trip to Prague, while there's also a chance to catch up with Germany's plans for their selection with the artists set to be announced later this week. 09.38" - Latest Eurovision News16.40" - Benjamin Hertlein from ESC Kompakt on Germany's selection in 202325.15" - The boys discuss their role in ESCZ32.23" - Ulrikke chats about her dream to represent Norway once more45.24" - One Second Song Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/EuroTripPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/eurotrippodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at&nbsp;<a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/5f213edc04a43f13795a1c09/episodes/61d48085f4100f0012cf1a64/eurotrippodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eurotrippodcast.com</a>

Ulrikke & Cheesy Kebabs

The Moldovan duo join us for an exclusive chat about their potential return to Eurovision

National final season is fully underway now and things are hotting up! Sunstroke Project have thrown their hat into the ring to represent Moldova for a record-equalling third time and this week, the duo chat to us exclusively about their song. Last week we spoke to Gustaph from Belgium... and at the weekend he was chosen to represent his country in May - so we catch up with Sven Garreyn from Songfestival.be to get a roundup of the Belgian national final. And just across the border in France, Thomas from the 12 Points podcast gives us an update on the French act. 11:04 - News roundup17:27 - Sven Garreyn from Songfestival.be28:11 - Sunstroke Project Exclusive Interview40:28 - Thomas from 12 Points44:14 - One Second Song

Sunstroke Project & IKEA Furniture

National final season notches up a gear this week and we're joined by three artist hoping to represent their country at Eurovision in 2023.

The first national selection shows of the calendar year kick off this week, with Estonia, Malta, Norway and Belgium all bringing potential artists to our screens. This week we chat to both Gala Dragot and Gustaph who are competing in the Belgian competition Eurosong, as well as JOWST &amp; Byron Williams who are taking part in the first heat of MGP in Norway. 10:47 - News update15:29 - Gustaph Interview24:58 - Gala Dragot Interview35:09 - JOWST &amp; Byron Williams Jr Interview48:13 - One Second Song Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/EuroTripPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/eurotrippodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and TikTok&nbsp;or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at&nbsp;<a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/5f213edc04a43f13795a1c09/episodes/61d48085f4100f0012cf1a64/eurotrippodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eurotrippodcast.com</a>

JOWST & Belgian Finalists

For our first episode of 2023, we focus in on the host city and see how preparations are going for the Contest in Liverpool.

We're back! As it's now 2023, we thought it would be wise to focus in on this year's host city to see how preparations are going and what the excitement levels are like. We're joined again by the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Harry Doyle to see what his life has been like since the announcement in October; Liverpool Echo's Eurovision reporter Christopher Megrath gives us the inside scoop on the goings on in the city; and we're joined by a handful of our podcast regulars for their hopes and predictions for the year ahead. 09:12 - News roundup15:19 - Harry Doyle on the city's preparations29:20 - Podcast regulars and their 2023 predictions33:57 - Christopher Megrath on the city's excitement levels46:35 - One Second Song

All eyes on Liverpool for Eurovision 2023!

He's never spoken like this before, Andrew Cartmell joins us exclusively to chat about his 20 year Eurovision career and preparations for the Contest in 2023.

Andrew Cartmell has been a reporter, a producer and most recently the Head of Delegation for the BBC at the Eurovision Song Contest and has never spoken at length about his career. In 2023, Andrew is the Executive Producer of the Contest itself as the BBC is the host broadcaster for the first time since 1998. Andrew chats to us at length about his love for Eurovision, the roles he has taken on over the last 20 years and how Eurovision is shaping up for May 2023. Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/EuroTripPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/eurotrippodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at&nbsp;<a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/5f213edc04a43f13795a1c09/episodes/61d48085f4100f0012cf1a64/eurotrippodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eurotrippodcast.com</a>

The BBC's Andrew Cartmell chats exclusively about Eurovision 2023!

We look back at France's win in Yerevan and pick out some of our favourite moments from the last twelve months.

We look back at France's win in Yerevan as we speak to friend of the podcast, French journalist Fabien Randanne. We also and pick out some of our favourite moments from the last twelve months, and Estonian Eurovision hopeful Sissi is back with us to discuss her participation in Eesti Laul 2023. 09.43" - Latest Eurovision News15.47" - Fabien Randanne on France's JESC victory24.45" - Best bits from 202238.49" - Sissi joins us to discuss Eesti Laul 202355.43" - One Second Song Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/EuroTripPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/eurotrippodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at&nbsp;<a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/5f213edc04a43f13795a1c09/episodes/61d48085f4100f0012cf1a64/eurotrippodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eurotrippodcast.com</a>

Junior Eurovision Reaction & 2022 Best Bits!

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