Welcome to the world's favourite Eurovision podcast! Join Rob Lilley-Jones and friends on the journey to Switzerland as he meets the biggest guests from the contest's history, goes behind the scenes, and brings huge exclusive stories to your podcast feed. Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok & Threads - @EuroTripPodcast, or drop us an email, hello@eurotrippodcast.com. The Euro Trip is brought to you by Rob Lilley-Jones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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All change for Norway's Eurovision selection show
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We're granted an exclusive interview with the new team behind Norway's Melodi Grand Prix, as they prepare for their first year in the Eurovision hot seat. Speaking on the day big changes are announced, Callum Rowe sits down with MGP's new Music Director, Tarjei Strøm, and the show’s Project Manager and recently appointed Eurovision Head of Delegati…
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The inside story of Stefan Raab's Eurovision return
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We find out how Germany are shaking up their selection as they aim for victory in 2025 with the return of a showbiz legend. Stefan Raab is the man behind 'Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland?' - so how did the plan come about - we chat to the country's Head of Delegation to find out more. As they celebrate the 10th anniversary of their f…
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SuRie on her unforgettable UK Eurovision experience
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As she releases her new album, we get the chance to sit down for a feature-length conversation with one of the UK's best loved entries of the 21st century. SuRie won the right to represent the UK as a surprise winner (her own words) of Eurovision: You Decide, and the rest is history. She tells us more about her unforgettable experience, a night tha…
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Which country is most likely to return to Eurovision?
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It's a hotly debated topic, which country is most likely to return to the contest after years away, or might we see a new nation enter Eurovision in the coming years? With the help of Paul Jordan (Dr Eurovision) we examine the chances of more participants joining the list of competitors for Basel and beyond. The illuminating conversation also featu…
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Ireland's 2025 plans & UK Eurovision latest!
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We start a new era as the road to Basel 2025 starts here! We kick off with the return of a friendly face as Teya (Austria 2023) pops by as she prepares to tour with both Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo, and Czech artist Aiko. She also gives us an insight into how songwriting camps can help produce the next generation of Eurovision entries, and how she'…
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An important Euro Trip podcast announcement!
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We share some big news ahead of the start of our Eurovision 2025 season and reflect on the last four years of the podcast, including memorable trips to Melfest, Turin, Liverpool and Malmo, while remembering some of the brilliant guests who have joined us on the show. To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram &…
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The Contest & Me: Tom Hugo
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In the final episode of the current series of The Contest & Me, Keiino singer Tom Hugo shares his experiences of Eurovision as both an artist and a fan. He tells us how Norway's first win helped shape his love for the contest, while he also reveals his unfiltered emotions after competing in 2019. Tom also gives us his thoughts on the changes he'd l…
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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. 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. Hosted on…
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The Contest & Me: Andreas Anastasiou
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We head to Cyprus as their Head of Media shares his Eurovision story, which started in unique fashion over a decade earlier. We also hear how he composed his nation's entry in 2011, his earliest memories of Dana International winning the contest, and most recently he shares his joy at Silia Kapsis' performance in Malmö. Andreas also reveals the sec…
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The Contest & Me: Melanie Wehbe
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The Melfest singer and Eurovision songwriter and backing vocalist joins us to share her memories from both on and off stage. She tells us more about her role in the UK delegation back in 2019, and also recalls the emotions she felt a song she'd written qualified for the Eurovision Grand Final. We also get a lesson in what it takes to be a backing s…
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The Contest & Me: Peter Ruddick
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The BBC's Money & Work reporter joins us for another trip down Eurovision memory lane as we continue the new series of The Contest & Me. He shares his first memories of listening to the contest, converting his now husband into a fully fledged fan, and stick around for a very surprising favourite Eurovision song. And do you agree with Peter, was Jam…
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Eurovision 2025 is headed to Basel!
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We react to the news that the city on the French/German border will host the contest next year on 13th, 15th and 17th May. We bring you the latest as we head to Switzerland and chat to a top journalist from the city, before we catch up with Reto Peritz, one of the Executive Producers of the 2025 contest. Stay to the end for a special BBC Eurovision…
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The Contest & Me: Alexandra Wolfslast
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Next up on this series of The Contest & Me Germany's Head of Delegation joins us to share her Eurovision story. She reveals what it was really like behind the scenes at Eurovision 2024, how she celebrated her nation's improved performance in Malmö, and how she deals with the criticism she receives in the role. We also go back to her early memories,…
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The Contest & Me: Ola Melzig
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We begin our fourth series of The Contest & Me with a man who has arguably worked on more editions of the Eurovision Song Contest than anyone else. In his role as Senior Technical Director at the contest in Malmö he was responsible for every aspect of the show behind the scenes, and the competition in Sweden was his sixteenth time being involved wi…
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The new season is almost here as the Rob & James get ready for the latest series of The Contest & Me. Each week they'll chat to well-known personalities about their love for Eurovision and their relationship with the world's biggest television show. Coming up we'll hear from those closest to events in Malmö, learn secrets from behind the scenes, an…
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We bid farewell to the 2024 Eurovision season
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For one final time in the 2024 season, we're here with your weekly dose of Eurovision. We choose our favourite moments from the podcast from the last 10 months, including Olly Alexander's mum, one of our favourite Eurovision winners, plus our investigative journalism skills are put to the test! To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee. Follo…
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We react to the Eurovision 2024 Grand Final!
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Rob & James are back from Sweden and here to debrief everything that happened during the contest. They celebrate Switzerland's third victory as Nemo was crowned the winner, and Eurovision's first ever non-binary champion. They also discuss the fallout that continues to follow events in Malmö, Ireland's best results for over two decades, and what mi…
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A bonus episode covering the breaking news surrounding this year's Dutch entrant, Joost Klein. To get the latest on the story, we chat to Dutch Eurovision expert and host of the Ding-A-Dong podcast GJ Kooijman, and Aftonbladet reporter Natalie Demirian. To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or ema…
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Eurovision 2024 Grand Final Preview with the BBC & Queen Loreen
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We discuss who could emerge as the winner of the contest here in Malmö as we assess the chances of the leading contenders. In the episode we'll also hear how Luxembourg returned to Eurovision, how the BBC are preparing for the big night, and meet the reigning champion, Queen Loreen. The boys are also joined by Dutch Eurovision expert and podcast ho…
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Is Latvia qualifying the biggest shock of Eurovision week?
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We react to the results from the second semi-final after a night of shocks and surprises here in Sweden. In the immediate aftermath of the live show we speak to journalists and fans to hear their reactions, and discuss what the results mean for the likes of Latvia, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Malta. Then we bring you highlights from o…
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The EBU on the challenges of Eurovision in Malmö
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We quiz the European Broadcasting Union on the uniquely complex situation presented by the contest in Sweden this year as we catch up with Communications and Digital Manager Dave Goodman. Later we look ahead to the second semi-final in Malmö as we chat to Saba from Denmark, songwriter and backing vocalist Melanie Wehbe, Keiino's Tom Hugo, and anoth…
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EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes of Olly Alexander's Eurovision staging + Semi Final 1 reaction
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BBC Eurovision Creative Director Theo Adams tells us about the inspiration behind the UK's memorable staging this year. They give us an exclusive insight into the secret project that brought Olly Alexander and "Dizzy" to the contest, plus we ask whether we could be seeing more work on future UK entries in the years to come... Before that we discuss…
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Will Ireland finally return to the Eurovision Grand Final?
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The live shows are here, and we're back to look ahead to the first semi-final here in Malmö. With hype building about Ireland's chances, we chat to their Head of Delegation Michael Kealy on his hopes for Bambi Thug and their hopes of qualification. We also catch up with Eurovision winner Eldar Gasimov, find out more about SVT's Marcus and Martinus …
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All the action from Eurovision 2024 Turquoise Carpet
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We kick-start our live coverage from Malmö as we meet the artists ahead of the start of a big week here in Sweden. We try and catch up with as many of the class of 2024 as possible, plus we also manage to squeeze in a conversation with a bonus Eurovision winner! Join us tomorrow when we'll be previewing all the action from first semi-final. Grab yo…
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Contest Producer Christer Björkman tells us what to expect from Eurovision 2024
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We bring you a surprise bonus episode with the man responsible for what we'll see on our television screens in Malmö. Christer talks about returning to Eurovision after a few years away, the unique challenges of the 2024 contest, and shares his excitement ahead of a busy week in Sweden. Grab yourself a free ticket to The Euro Trip: Live on Thursday…
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