Best Rob Lilley Podcasts (2025)

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Remembering our favourite moments from 2025 59:46

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As the year comes to an end we look back on an eventful year for Eurovision and reflect on some of our most memorable interviews. From an agenda-setting conversation with Edward af Sillen, the build-up to Basel, and the tumultuous last few months, we've been with you every step of the way. Thanks as always for your support and we hope you'll join u…

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RÚV's Director General on Iceland's Eurovision boycott 58:25

8d ago58:25

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One week on from Iceland's decision not to participate in next year's contest, we meet the man who signed off his nation's decision to quit Eurovision in Vienna. Stefán Eiríksson explains the importance of his broadcaster reflecting the mood of Iceland, and why he hopes his country will return to the competition in the coming years. We also get the…

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Can Eurovision ever be the same again? 58:54

15d ago58:54

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We discuss the longer lasting consequences of last week's EBU General Assembly vote following Iceland's decision to join four other countries in quitting Eurovision 2026. Recorded just hours after RÚV's decision, we hear from the broadcasters' Director General and debate whether other countries could join the growing boycott. After record numbers o…

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Why Slovenia quit Eurovision 2026 15:34

22d ago15:34

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The fallout from the EBU General Assembly vote continues as we hear from one of the broadcasters choosing to withdraw from next year's contest. Natalija Gorščak is the President of the RTV Management Board in Slovenia, and gives her first feature-length interview since her nation quit Eurovision 2026. Click this link to sign up to The Euro Trip + o…

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Countries boycott as Israel remains in Eurovision 48:21

23d ago48:21

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With the news that Israel will be able to participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, we bring you the very latest news as at least four countries withdraw from the competition. We share reaction to the news that The Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia will be boycotting the event, sharing statements from their broadcasters and asking …

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The most important week in Eurovision history 59:00

27d ago59:00

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As broadcasters from across Europe and beyond convene for the 95th EBU General Assembly in Geneva, we preview the meeting that could decide the future of the contest. With a vote set to be held on the new measures introduced to safeguard the fairness of the contest, and another potentially being held on Israel's participation, we explain everything…

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Dr Charlotte Refsum, Director of Health Policy at the Tony Blair Institute. 36:11

22d ago36:11

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In their latest In The Loop podcast Niall and Roy lock horns with Dr Charlotte Refsum Director of Health Policy at the Tony Blair Institute. In a frank discussion Chalotte a former GP reveals how the former Prime Minister is still closely involved in policy development and she lays out the stark choices facing the NHS if it is to survive in the fac…

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Stage design, hosts and interval acts: what happens next? 1:01:07

1M ago1:01:07

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We welcome Eurovision 2026 Executive Producer Michael Krön back to the podcast as he shares an update on how preparations are going for the contest in Vienna. Speaking just a few days before the EBU General Assembly is held, he explains why he's looking forward a potential end to the political discourse, before teaseing some big announcements inclu…

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Do the Eurovision voting changes go far enough? 20:47

1M ago20:47

20:47

As the EBU announce a number of changes to next year's public vote, we're here to ask whether they'll impact the contest in 2026? Eurovision broadcaster Adrian Bradley joins Rob to discuss the measures, including a cap on the number of votes able to be cast, the return of the Jury vote to the semi-finals, an expansion in the size of the juries them…

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Will politicians or broadcasters decide Eurovision's next steps? 49:08

1M ago49:08

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As the discussion around next year's event continues, we're joined by a Flemish MP and Belgian Senator who shares her view on the state of the competition. Katia Segers tells us why she believes urgent changes are needed to ensure Eurovision continues for another 70 years, and why next year's edition is arguably the most important in the history of…

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Why the Eurovision voting process needs to change 53:47

2M ago53:47

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With all the talk surrounding who may or may not participate in the contest in Vienna, we turn our attention to the other hot topic set for discussion at the EBU General Assembly next month. With calls in the immediate aftermath of Eurovision 2025 for voting reform, we're joined by friend of the podcast, broadcaster Adrian Bradley to look at the po…

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Rob Webster CBE. 40:40

1M ago40:40

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In the Loop – the BIG Questions Niall Dickson CBE and Roy Lilley with their latest guest Rob Webster CBE For this next edition of In The Loop podcast Niall and Roy come together with Rob Webster one of the most prominent NHS managers and a huge advocate of integration. Rob heads up the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership an int…

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Canada & Eurovision: could it really happen? 54:48

2M ago54:48

54:48

With the surprising news that the Canadian government and national broadcaster CBC are considering funding an entry into the Eurovision Song Contest, we discuss whether Canada could join the line-up for next year's competition in Vienna. We also celebrate the return of Bulgaria, Moldova and Romania, and look ahead to Eesti Laul after a number of fo…

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Sarah Woolnough, CEO of the King’s Fund. 45:34

2M ago45:34

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What next for the UK at Eurovision 2026? 51:12

2M ago51:12

51:12

How can the United Kingdom return to the left-hand side of the leaderboard at Eurovision in Vienna? After disappointing televote results in recent years, we look at the decisions facing the BBC as they look to turn around their fortunes in 2026. Music journalist Nick Levine joins us to give his view, while we share more news about who will be leadi…

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Is the future of Eurovision in doubt? 57:46

2M ago57:46

57:46

We're back with our first episode of the 2026 season as we begin our weekly episodes that will take us from now through until the contest in Vienna next May. Thing is, we don't know what Eurovision in Austria will look like, and who'll take part... We attempt to explain the latest on the situation, whether member broadcasters will get the chance to…

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Sir Jim Mackey. 45:07

3M ago45:07

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In their latest In The Loop podcast Niall and Roy have a revealing exchange with NHS England Chief Executive Sir Jim Mackey. In a wide ranging discussion Jim admits just how challenging it will be to meet the government’s ambitions for the NHS. If they deliver, he thinks books will be written about it and that it could be the greatest public sector…

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Eurovision at 70: live from the Radio Festival 36:59

3M ago36:59

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We give you a chance to hear a special conversation held at this year's Radio Festival hosted in London. In a panel discussion produced by The Euro Trip podcast's Rob Lilley-Jones, you'll hear what happened when a line-up of fantastic guests talked about the past, present, and future of the contest, and why Eurovision continues to be a ratings winn…

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The Remember Monday reunion special 36:42

3M ago36:42

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Something special for you this week as we catch up with the UK's representatives from Eurovision 2025 to look back on their journey. Lauren, Holly, and Charlotte join us to reflect on their experiences in Basel, including a choatic end to Grand Final night, their hopes of returning to the contest in the future, and how they are preparing for their …

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Episode 78: ZeroW Pro 3 Preview with UKPU President, Mikey Elias 26:02

3M ago26:02

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The ZeroW Pro, thus far held in Australia, is coming to the UK this year and will be held along with the UKPU Nationals in an auditorium setting, at South Wales University Atrium, on November 16th. To secure your entry to the UKPU Nationals or ZeroW Pro 3, visit http://ukpu.org Visit our sponsors: stromsports.com (use code BRITISHSTRENGTH for free …

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The Contest & Me: Sergio Jaen 49:20

3M ago49:20

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The final episode of this series of The Contest and Me is here, and we're chatting to a Eurovision winner. Sergio Jaen led the creative team that inspired Austria to victory in 2025 and he reflects on that unforgettable night in Basel. He also looks back on his earliest memories of the contest, how an iconic entry inspired him to work towards a car…

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Eurovision boycott crisis: what happens next? 34:37

4M ago34:37

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In this emergency episode we discuss the increasing calls from across Europe for the EBU to make a decision on Israel's participation in next year's contest. As Irish broadcaster RTE and AVROTROS from The Netherlands declare they won't be at the contest in Vienna unless action is taken, we hear how other participating nations are reacting, where th…

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The Contest & Me: Felix Bergsson 55:09

4M ago55:09

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The penultimate episode of this year's edition of The Contest & Me is here, and we're catching up with an old friend as Iceland's former Head of Delegation guides us through his varied Eurovision career. Felix Bergsson explains how he could have represented his nation on their contest debut in the 1980s, and how he unexpectedly ended up working at …

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Episode 77 with Thomas Lilley: Coaching Colton Engelbrecht 53:58

4M ago53:58

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Thomas Lilley is the owner of Zero Weakness, a powerlifting coaching company and worldwide chain of premium powerlifting gyms. Thomas is coach to raw powerlifting sensation, Colton Engelbrecht, who recently totalled 1200kg to take the all-time world record regardless of weight class whilst lifting in the under 125kg class. In this episode, Thomas p…

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We meet Eurovision 2026 Executive Producer Michael Krön 32:48

4M ago32:48

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We meet Eurovision 2026's new Executive Producer as preparations begin for next year's contest in Vienna. In a wide ranging interview he discusses the finances available to organise the competition, when we can expect news on the hosts, stage design and creative concept, and how the situation involving Israel is impacting the work of the host broad…

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The Contest & Me: Heidi Stephens 52:08

4M ago52:08

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For this week's episode we're going behind the scenes at Eurovision HQ to chat to one of the EBU's Digital Team. Heidi Stephens first started covering the contest blogging for The Guardian in the mid-2000s, fast forward to today and she's among the first people to see artists take to the stage for their first rehearsals each year. During this inter…

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The Contest & Me: Mikko Silvennoinen 59:05

4M ago59:05

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They are one of the contest's most beloved Eurovision countries, this week Finland's commentator joins us for a fascinating insight into his career so far. Looking back to his earliest memory back in the mid-eighties, to what happens when the unexpected happens on stage, Mikko shares his most memorable moments from the commentary box. He also gives…

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Vienna chosen to host Eurovision 2026! 1:01:00

4M ago1:01:00

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We're live in the host city of next year's contest to get all the reaction from the Austrian capital as they win the right to host the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. We go behind the scenes of the live announcement to hear when the city were told the good news, how the public are reacting, and what happens next now we've secured a loc…

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The Euro Trip | Eurovision Podcast

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In The Loop: the BIG Questions

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Remembering our favourite moments from 2025 59:46

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RÚV's Director General on Iceland's Eurovision boycott 58:25

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Can Eurovision ever be the same again? 58:54

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Why Slovenia quit Eurovision 2026 15:34

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Countries boycott as Israel remains in Eurovision 48:21

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The most important week in Eurovision history 59:00

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Dr Charlotte Refsum, Director of Health Policy at the Tony Blair Institute. 36:11

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Stage design, hosts and interval acts: what happens next? 1:01:07

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Do the Eurovision voting changes go far enough? 20:47

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Will politicians or broadcasters decide Eurovision's next steps? 49:08

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Why the Eurovision voting process needs to change 53:47

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Rob Webster CBE. 40:40

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Canada & Eurovision: could it really happen? 54:48

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Sarah Woolnough, CEO of the King’s Fund. 45:34

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What next for the UK at Eurovision 2026? 51:12

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Is the future of Eurovision in doubt? 57:46

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Sir Jim Mackey. 45:07

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Eurovision at 70: live from the Radio Festival 36:59

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The Remember Monday reunion special 36:42

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Episode 78: ZeroW Pro 3 Preview with UKPU President, Mikey Elias 26:02

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The Contest & Me: Sergio Jaen 49:20

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Eurovision boycott crisis: what happens next? 34:37

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The Contest & Me: Felix Bergsson 55:09

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Episode 77 with Thomas Lilley: Coaching Colton Engelbrecht 53:58

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We meet Eurovision 2026 Executive Producer Michael Krön 32:48

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The Contest & Me: Heidi Stephens 52:08

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The Contest & Me: Mikko Silvennoinen 59:05

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Vienna chosen to host Eurovision 2026! 1:01:00