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The Eurowhat? Podcast launched in 2018 and features two Americans (Ben Smith and Mike McComb) attempting to make sense of the Eurovision Song Contest. The show tracks national selections and artist announcements, breaks down each year’s songs with a diverse array of guests, and dives into the 65+ years of contest history using Eurovision as a lens to analyze what’s happening in pop culture and the world.
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Eurovangelists

Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée

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What has more pomp, spectacle, and sequins than the Olympics, Wrestlemania, and RuPaul's Drag Race combined? The Eurovision Song Contest, Europe’s yearly competition to determine which country has the best original song. It's an extraordinary live musical showdown in which Europe’s most dynamic singers put it all on the line in the name of national pride. And Eurovangelists, a hilarious podcast about all things Eurovision, is here to help you get in on the fun! Each week, we’ll guide you thr ...
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Eurovision news with attitude! Conversations inspired by the song contest — though not always limited to it. Catch up on all our Eurovision 2022 interviews, reviews and discussions. Coming to you from London, but riffing on the world of music and pop culture at large. From the team behind Wiwibloggs.com.
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ESC101 is a podcast which highlights and discusses the history of the Eurovision Song Contest by looking at various elements of the contest throughout the years from hosts to postcards, interval acts to artists, and more! If you're looking to learn about the obscure history of the Eurovision Song Contest and improve your ESC Trivia skills, this is the podcast for you!
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The Euro Den

Joseph Mendy

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Welcome on in to the Euro Den: A brand new podcast all about the world's biggest & most popular music competition: the Eurovision Song Contest. Get comfortable with host, Joseph Mendy for chats about Eurovision, Junior Eurovision & national selections. Whether it's news, updates, opinions or rankings, come along, take a seat, grab a bean bag & get cosy in the Euro Den.
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Douze Points

Bingewatch

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Welcome to Douze Points: A Eurovision Podcast for TV addicts and fellow fans of the Eurovision Song Contest, hosted by journalist and superfan Steven Perkins. Every fortnight we’ll be covering all the breaking stories, plus deep dives into Eurovision history, exclusive interviews, and sharing our thoughts and predictions as we look ahead to Basel 2025. We’d love to hear from you as well, so if you’ve got a hot Eurovision take you want to share, get in touch with us via our socials at @Bingew ...
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Enter the world of the world's biggest song contest. The brand-new Eurovoix Podcast brings you the brilliant, the bonkers and all the latest from the Eurovision Song Contest, wherever you are. Listen to our news show, Wrap-Up, every Monday from today until May from 07:00 CET, and remember to follow us and turn notifications off so you never miss an episode! Want more from Eurovision? Read the latest news from the contest and beyond at eurovoix.com.
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Season 5 of I'm Sorry Zero Points, with Adrian and Seamus, returns in January. The original Eurovision podcast from Ireland. Out weekly on Wednesdays between January and May we bring you all the Eurovision news, song reviews and interviews with Eurovision stars from past & present. Plus we talk to you, Eurovision superfans. Follow us on Instagram @sorryzeropointspodcast & on X, TikTok, & YouTube @sorryzeropoints or email us: [email protected]
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Welcome to Europhoria, where two self-confessed Eurovision obsessives delve into the great, glam and garish stories from Eurovision's past. Each week Isobel and Roland keep you updated on the most recent song contest news, explore the rich history of the competition and attempt to create their own successful Eurovision entry.
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Eurovision from A to Z

Eurovision from A to Z

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Welcome to Eurovision from A to Z! Get into a fantastic journey through the history of Eurovision Song Contest., where Didrik and Javier will review all the festivals from 1956 onwards. This podcast is open to eurofans from any country or any age who want to collaborate with us. Eurovision from A to Z is a podcast made by eurofans for eurofans.
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The Euroquizion Games

The Euroquizion Games

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Rob Lilley is the world’s BIGGEST fan of the Eurovision Song Contest... well, that’s what he likes to tell his friends Tom and Luke anyway. Sick of Rob’s bragging, they came up with a mischievous gameshow to pit him against other Eurovision superfans. But with Rob’s reputation at stake – will anyone manage to outwit him?
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Bingewatch

Hannah Fernando & Ian MacEwan

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Bingewatch is your essential TV guide with journalists Ian MacEwan and Hannah Fernando featuring the latest releases on UK streaming platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Paramount+ and more. . Whether you're looking for your next weekend binge, a quick weeknight watch, or want to stay up to date with the latest bingable releases, Bingewatch delivers the insights you need to make the most of your streaming subscriptions. . Subscribe now and never mi ...
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Upbeat, engaging and on a mission to showcase the best of Cypriot, Cyprus-based or diaspora talent, each episode immerses viewers in the broad – and ever-growing – network of the island’s movers and shakers, whether their ties to Aphrodite’s Island come through their roots, their birth, or as their home of choice. Paul Lambis' podcast is based on his interviews for Culturescope, a Cypriot lifestyle and entertainment web TV show, featured on Cyprus Mail, NGTV USA, NGTV Canada, Hellenic TV UK, ...
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Welcome to Mysteries of the EuroVerse, the podcast that delves deep into the intriguing world of the Eurovision Song Contest-- the world’s most watched non-sporting event. Eurovision has been running for nearly 70 years, and is watched by hundreds of millions of people. (It’s bigger than the Super Bowl)! Join us as we explore the history, the controversies, and all the campy fun of the biggest music competition in the world. Covering topics from the queer history of the contest to the politi ...
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Uki Life Abroad

UkiLifeAbroad

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The podcast for all things Ukrainian, discussing Ukraine’s history, culture and traditions as well as what’s happening in the diaspora. Hosted by Andrei and co-hosts: Brianna, Justin, Nathan and Olexa.
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Sight Attendant

Sight Attendant

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Sight Attendant is an exploration of the difference between how blind and sighted people consume movies and television. While some TV shows and films have audio description for the blind, several do not. Join us as we do this by delving into the wonderful and revered catalogue of Nicolas Cage films.
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Fikadrottning

Tini Ismail

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Hosted by Tini Ismail, Fikadrottning unfolds this Singaporean's obsession with fika and Sweden. The show follows topics on coffee, popular Swedish pastry and their origins, traditions and celebrations, and her life experiences living in Stockholm. Learn a Swedish word (or a phrase) each week. Log on to https://www.fikadrottning.com/ for latest blog entry. This podcast is a production of Cavewoman Productions.
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Girly Movie Night

Girly Movie Network

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Join Lizzie & Robb every Friday as they deep dive into your favourite girly movies! They look at the good stuff like the amazing characters and iconic quotes and scenes but they also discuss the bad stuff, like the plotholes, the crazy theories and the things that just don't make sense! Each episode is also loaded with little known facts and trivia. Then they announce the Best Character and they also give the movie a Final Rating which is added to the seasons rating list and you can find the ...
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Eurovision Uncovered continues this week with a look at what it takes to perform on the world’s biggest stage – under pressure. In Episode 2, host James Stephenson explores just how stressful the Song Contest can be for our favourite Eurovision acts. Looking back at a conversation with Ziferblat the day after their dramatic semi-final qualification…
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Culturescope host, Paul Lambis, chats to Antigoni, the artist representing Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. In her first ever candid interview, Antigoni opens up about her journey to Eurovision, her music and creative vision, and what this moment means for her and for Cyprus. Discover the story, her inspirations, and how she’s …
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Romania is officially returning to Eurovision 2026 after withdrawing following the Eurovision 2023 Song Contest — and we’re celebrating! 🇷🇴✨ In this video, William and Deban look back at Romania’s most iconic Eurovision entries and share their favourite Romanian acts of all time. Once considered a true Eurovision powerhouse, Romania has delivered u…
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Pan-ArcticVision is a music project designed to unite the North in Song. This arctic program features voices from across multiple arctic communities made by the arctic, for the arctic. This week, we are joined by the Artistic Director of Pan-ArcticVision, Amund Sveen, who’s giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the Eurovision of the North. Show Not…
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Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 21st November 2025, including: Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton) lives all of his years in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, working on the land, helping to create a new world at the turn of the 20th century in Netflix movie Trai…
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This week we're talking about artists from indigenous European artists from Spain, Australia and Scandinavia, and who better to join us than the hilarious comedian Jana Schmieding of Rutherford Falls & Reservation Dogs? Jana and the boys talk about the intersection of Eurovision with the many indigenous peoples of Europe, and listen to some great s…
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Australia first competed at Eurovision when Austria hosted the 60th Edition of the Contest in 2015. As we approach the 70th Edition (also hosted by Austria), let’s explore Australia’s history with the ESC and do a pulse check on how the country is doing in the competition. Down Under Summary Australian Artists at Eurovision: The New Seekers, Olivia…
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This week, Steven is joined by the wonderful Dude Points - https://dudepoints.fun/ - to break down one of the biggest letdowns in Eurovision history... The American Song Contest of 2022. What was it? Why did it happen? And why didn't it work? Join us and find out. . If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social.…
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This week, Steven is joined by the wonderful Dude Points - https://dudepoints.fun/ - to break down one of the biggest letdowns in Eurovision history... The American Song Contest of 2022. What was it? Why did it happen? And why didn't it work? Join us and find out. . If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social.…
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Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 queen Antigoni joins us for her first interview since being confirmed as the island’s representative — and she’s bringing pride, passion and pure dance-floor energy. 🇨🇾✨ The former Love Island star tells us she wants to create a feel-good, movement-making song for Vienna. She also responds directly to criticism about not bei…
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Welcome to the final installment of Life on the DQ List, a series that looks at the songs that never made it onto the Eurovision stage. From songs withdrawing due to artists changing their minds to scandalous disqualifications, we’re remembering the long lost songs destined for the dustbins of history! This week, we’re looking at cancelled entries …
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Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 14th November 2025, including: An author (Claire Danes) has receded from public life since the death of her young son, unable to write, a ghost of her former self; but she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house nex…
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We react to Antigoni — the former Love Island star turned rising pop star — who is representing Cyprus at Eurovision 2026! 🇨🇾 We dive into her music and discuss the fierce "Habibi" snake moment and choreography; the wise lyrics of "You Can Have Him," the Cypriot and Greek feel of "Sleeping Alone" (with the buzouki), and her sultry "Careless Whisper…
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With the release of some great collabs between some of this year's (and past year's) Eurovision faves, it's time to take a look at a whole bunch of recent songs by pairs of ESC artists. They might be from the same country, they might be from the same year, or they might have even collaborated before their dreams of holding the glass trophy had even…
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Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 7th November 2025, including: Presenting the story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him. Michael Shannon and Nick Offerman lead an all star …
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In honor of our Silver Signal Award, we're bringing back Silver Medal Superstars, a tribute to all the great second place entries in Eurovision that don't get nearly as much love as the winners. For this look back, we're joined by Eurovangelists fan and DJ Cecily Herzig of Connections with Cecily, a great music show on Royalton Community Radio in V…
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It was a busy October in Eurovision Land: The EBU unscheduled an extraordinary member session, two countries announced their return to the Contest, and several national selections are getting their ducks in a row. We get caught up on the headlines as Eurovision 2026 starts to take shape. Momentum Summary EBU cancels "extraordinary session" (1:32) B…
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The doors of the Euro Den have flung open for episode 2 of this new podcast that explores anything & everything regarding the Eurovision Song Contest. In this particular episode, Joseph Mendy takes a look at the evolution of the Eurovision Song Contest voting system from jurors giving set points to the familiar 1-8, 10 & 12 points system. Later on,…
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If 1956 was the Eurovision first started, then 1957 is the year it really started to figure out what it was, says Steven, as he deep dives into the the 2nd Annual Eurovision Song Contest. It was a year when precedents were set, when rules were tested, and when the scoreboard was just Dave the Intern changing numbers on the big board, nervously swea…
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If 1956 was the Eurovision first started, then 1957 is the year it really started to figure out what it was, says Steven, as he deep dives into the the 2nd Annual Eurovision Song Contest. It was a year when precedents were set, when rules were tested, and when the scoreboard was just Dave the Intern changing numbers on the big board, nervously swea…
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This week, we are returning to the Eurovision Yearbook, a series that features an artist that competed at the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we are featuring the story of Matt Monro, the UK’s representative at the 1964 contest. Join us as we explore the story of a tank driving instructor and bus driver whose musical career started in Hong Kong…
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Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 31st October 2025, including: Vicky McClure returns as the Afghan war vet turned bomb disposal extraordinaire, in season three of the popular ITVX thriller Trigger Point. When a child goes missing in the aftermath of a house explos…
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It wouldn't be a Halloween episode without an extra spooky guest, so we've got the winner of Season 2 of the Boulet Brothers' Dragula, Biqtch Puddin', on the show to talk all things creepy (both meanings). We take a look at the many songs over the years that aim for the darker side of the contest's fans, and to what degree they succeed or fail. Jer…
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Our new documentary series, Eurovision Uncovered, sets out to explain the Song Contest – and why it might not work how you think. In the opening episode, host James Stephenson speaks to songwriter Jenna Doyle and music scholar Dr. Sam Murray, a team who has done academic research into what it’s really like for Eurovision songwriters. He also asks w…
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Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 24th October 2025, including: Ben Stiller tells the story of his comedic parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, in this personal new documentary feature on Apple TV - Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost. A forensic psychologist invest…
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Listen, we all love the Eurovision Classics: Waterloo, Love Shine A Light, etc. But sometimes these songs get a little overexposed, and that's when they need a few years to cool off in the Eurovision Vault. We take a look at a few songs that could use a rest as interval acts or medley choices, and offer up some replacements that might sound a littl…
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The European Broadcasting Union has postponed its plan to hold a membership vote to decide if Israel’s broadcaster KAN will be allowed to compete in next year’s Eurovision. While it remains unclear if the vote will still happen, it doesn’t fully resolve how the EBU got to this point in the first place. We’ll take a closer look at other times the EB…
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Austria has a unique record at Eurovision - being the only country to receive null points but never finish last. Want to know how? Listen to part two of our history of Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest, taking you from 1992 to the present day. And if you haven't already, listen to part one here: https://pod.fo/e/337a64 . Mentioned in this epis…
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Austria has a unique record at Eurovision - being the only country to receive null points but never finish last. Want to know how? Listen to part two of our history of Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest, taking you from 1992 to the present day. And if you haven't already, listen to part one here: https://pod.fo/e/337a64 . Mentioned in this epis…
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In this week’s episode, we are returning to The Eurovision Travel Guide, our monthly series where we explore a country in the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we explore Slovakia, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes! Discover the story of a country fighting for…
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Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 17th October 2025, including: Examining how Scorsese's colorful life experiences informed his artistic vision, in new Apple TV documentary series, Mr. Scorsese. When the meanest, nastiest villains pull a trick to take over their to…
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The UK's 2006 Eurovision entry was a song called "Teenage Life," which placed 19th. But what placed far higher in our hearts is the incredible BBC3 documentary Daz's Eurovision about the man, the myth, the legend, Daz Sampson. It's a veritable Spinal Tap's worth of hilarious moments, bizarre musical connections, and at least one moment where Daz su…
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This week’s episode shines a spotlight on the least noticed person on the Eurovision stage…the conductor! Join us as we explore the story of Willy Fantel, the conductor of the Austrian entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1958. Discover the illustrious career of a seasoned musician who helped start the career of a future Eurovision winner, and find…
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Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 10th October 2025, including: When a lone U.S. marshal's jurisdiction is turned upside down after a prison transport plane crashes in the remote wilderness, setting free dozens of violent inmates, he begins to suspect the crash was…
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It's been almost a year since we devoted an episode to listener questions, so we're diving into our stack of postcards and answering questions of all kinds. We talk about Eurovision-related media, Eurovision-related SOCIAL media, and who will be the first to win out of the Iceland/Malta/San Marino trifecta of small but mighty nations. Jeremy defend…
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In what has become a Douze Points tradition, Steven kicks off our 2026 season proper, with a look back at the history of the previous winner. In this case, it's Austria's turn under the spotlight, and in part one we look at its first Eurovision in the 50s, through to 1991. . Mentioned in this episode: Nicole - ‘Ein bißchen Frieden’ (Germany, 1982):…
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In what has become a Douze Points tradition, Steven kicks off our 2026 season proper, with a look back at the history of the previous winner. In this case, it's Austria's turn under the spotlight, and in part one we look at its first Eurovision in the 50s, through to 1991. . Mentioned in this episode: Nicole - ‘Ein bißchen Frieden’ (Germany, 1982):…
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This week, we are dedicating an episode to explaining and reacting to the Intervision 2025 International Music Contest held in Moscow, Russia. As the Intervision Song Contest is part of Eurovision history and as this event attempts to tie itself with that history, it’s important to understand what it is. Join us as we reveal the mystery behind Inte…
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Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 3rd October 2025, including: A wayward school bus driver and a dedicated teacher battle to save 22 children from an inferno, in white knuckle thriller The Lost Bus on Apple TV, starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera. Leav…
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The dreaded second spot in the Grand Final lineup has a lot of lore surrounding it, spoken only in hushed tones by those that fear its power. But it turns out despite not producing any winners in 70 years, it hasn't been all bad for those forced to contend with the supposed "Death Slot." We go way back to find the source of the myth, and look at th…
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Welcome to Life on the DQ List, where we look back at the songs that never made it onto the Eurovision stage. From songs withdrawing due to artists changing their minds to scandalous disqualifications, we’re remembering the long lost songs destined for the dustbins of history! This week, we’re looking at cancelled entries from the first half of the…
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Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 26th September 2025, including: A small-town cop suspects that the local school for troubled teens and its dangerously charismatic founder may not be all it seems., in Netflix drama Wayward. In 1868, the Guinness family patriarch i…
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Norway's own pop diva Mathilde SPZ joins the Eurovangelists to tell us all about songwriting camps: retreats where aspiring and current Eurovision artists go to brainstorm new songs and produce tracks, some of which become competitors in national finals and even the Grand Final itself. It's a fascinating piece of the modern Eurovision world, so we'…
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