The Euro Trip | Eurovision Podcast

Since commentating on the contest for the first time in 1999 (when her country won the contest!) Swedish Radio's Eurovision Queen has been a mainstay in commentary boxes across the continent. She shares stories from her time working at the event, including a technical disaster in Dusseldorf, her iconic favourite entry, and how her life came full circle after crowding round the family radio in the mid 1970s to make sure she didn't miss the action.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.

This week we bring you a chat with Linnea Deb who has won Melfest twice, and lifted the Eurovision crown after writing Måns Zelmerlöw's hit Heroes. She tells us what inspired her to get into songwriting, what her thoughts are on seeing the same people at Melfest year after year and what she would change about the Eurovision Song Contest.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.

We hear from the Swedish songwriter and producer behind several iconic Eurovision entries as he recounts the moments that made him fall in love with the contest. Anderz discusses what it's like to sit in the green room on the cusp on winning, something he has done twice with "Fuego" and "Too Late for Love" as well as his past history with Melodifestivalen, and the songs that inspired him at the start of his career.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.

Samya is a fairly recent convert to the world of the Eurovision Song Contest, but it hasn't stopped her from having some of the best jobs possible! Whether it's interviewing 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra, playing table tennis with Maneskin, or taking us behind the scenes of being a juror at the contest, Samya has an amazing story or two to tell.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.

The host of Eurovisioncast reflects on last year's contest and how he ended up fronting the BBC's coverage in 2023. Daniel takes us behind the scenes as he shares his crazy schedule in Liverpool, including sharing a bed with a Eurovision winner. He tells us how he confused Keiino at the contest in Tel Aviv, and why one particular Spanish entry with always be his favourite Eurovision song of all-time.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.

The Contest & Me continues as you get to hear all about Rob's love of Eurovision. From his very first memory, his most memorable moment, and his ideas on how to shake up the Contest, you'll get to know even more about one half of the presenters of the world's favourite Eurovision podcast.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.

We kick off our third series of the Contest & Me as we explore our love of the Eurovision Song Contest through a set of challenging questions. All aimed to help us discover why a person loves Eurovision, this year we're starting with something special as we get to know the hosts of The Euro Trip a little bit better. On this first episode we hear James reveal a surprising drink that helped him enjoy Eurovision in Lisbon, the unexpected rule change he'd like to make, and why French Eurovision entries hit different for him.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.

Get ready for a new series of The Contest & Me as James and Rob chat to more familiar faces about why they love Eurovision.First episode drops on Wednesday 16th August with new episodes following each week.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.

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.