We're back for another edition of Rewind and chat more to the BBC's Lee Smithurst.

We're back with you for another edition of Rewind, as we head back to 2004 and Ukraine's historic first win at the Contest. We also hear from you and your curious encounters with Eurovision stars, plus Lee Smithurst from the BBC is back to update us on the progress on the 2023 Contest. 11:26 - Eurovision news round up16:50 - The BBC's Head of Show on plans for 202322:58 - Rewind 200446:05 - 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>

Rewind 2004 & Bonnie Tyler's Pulled Pork

Tobbe Ek joins Rob and James to review the action from Gothenberg before looking ahead to Heat 2.

Aftonbladet journalist and Melodifestivalen veteran Tobbe Ek joins Rob and James to review the action from Gothenberg before looking ahead to Heat 2. They discuss the songs that progressed direct to the final, including on Jon Henrik Fjällgren and friends! Then there's a chance to hear from some of the artists making their debut in the competition as they catch up with James, before all eyes turn to next week's show in Linköping. 03.22" - Heat 1 review with Tobbe Ek19.09" - Melfest Party Playlist23.51" - Eden Interview31.25" - Uje Brandelius Interview38.55" - Tennesse Tears Interview46.16" - Heat 2 preview with Tobbe Ek 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="https://open.acast.com/shows/5f213edc04a43f13795a1c09/episodes/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>.

Melfest Monday: Episode Two

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!

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