In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of SHKODRA ELEKTRONIKE, a project blending traditional Albanian music with modern electronic sounds. Our guests Kolë and Beatriçe joined us from their homes in Italy to discuss the inspiration behind the project, the challenges of preserving cultural identity while experimenting with modern production, and the role of nostalgia in their music. We also talk about the evolution of Albanian folk influences and how electronic elements bring a fresh perspective to these sounds.

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In this episode, we move on to Semi Final 2 in our review and prediction series, with just 45 days until that Semi will be live on TV! This week, we're overjoyed to finally have friend of the podcast Kyriakos on to help us with the reviews. He is a former full-time member of Aussievision, and he still helps out the team from time to time as a contributor. In this episode, we focused our efforts on the entries from:

• 02:47 🇦🇺 Australia: Go-Jo - "Milkshake Man"
• 08:53 🇲🇪 Montenegro: Nina Žižić - "Dobrodošli"
• 14:52 🇮🇪 Ireland: Emmy - "Laika Party"
• 24:14 🇱🇻 Latvia: Tautumeitas - "Bur man laimi"
• 28:17 🇦🇲 Armenia: Parg - "Survivor"
• 33:44 🇦🇹 Austria: JJ - "Wasted Love"
• 42:29 🇬🇷 Greece: Klavdia - "Asteromata"
• 49:32 🇱🇹 Lithuania: Katarsis - "Tavo akys"

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In this episode, we lighten the mood a bit after some heavy, emotional episodes, as Melanie Wehbe is back on the pod to tell us all about things we might have missed behind the scenes at Melodifestialen this year—PLUS—we talk about her second year in a row as part of the Danish delegation to Eurovision, as she was a writer on this year's DMGP winning song "Hallucination"—AND—Melanie hints at her new single which will be dropped very soon. All that and more in this episode as we chatted over coffee about all things Eurovision - this is a fun one you won't want to miss!

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In this episode, we react to Thursday's sudden announcement of the running order of Eurovision 2025's two Semi Finals. Who got the best spots, who got the worst spots, and who might qualify based on the averages since the producers began picking the running order in 2013!

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In this episode, we sit down with brothers Danyil and Valentyn of ZIFERBLAT (Циферблат), Ukraine’s representatives for Eurovision 2025, to discuss their journey to the contest and the significance of their song, Bird of Pray. They open up about their deep connection to music, the pressure of representing their country during a time of war, and their hopes for the future. Join us for an emotional and inspiring conversation about resilience, their art, and the power music can have on the Eurovision stage.

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In this episode, we continue our weekly series featuring our reviews and predictions for the 37 songs competing to win the 69ᵗʰ Eurovision Song Contest. To help us out, our surprise special guest this week is none other than Dimitry Pompée, co-host of the Eurovangelists Podcast. He joined us for this episode for what ended up being our longest episode EVER, but it's a damn good one, as we examined at the entries from:

• 02:29 🇦🇱 Shkodra Elektronike — "Zjerm"
• 11:38 🇦🇿 Mamagama — "Run with U"
• 19:26 🇧🇪 Red Sebastian — "Strobe Lights"
• 28:59 🇭🇷 Marko Bošnjak — "Poison Cake"
• 37:39 🇨🇾 Theo Evan — "Shh"
• 48:38 🇳🇱 Claude — "C'est la vie"
• 57:05 🇳🇴 Kyle Alessandro — "Lighter"
• 1:05:50 🇸🇲 Gabry Ponte — "Tutta l'Italia"

Let us know on our social media what you think of our comments and reviews of the songs. You can also find Dimitry's Eurovangelists Podcast streaming on Maximum Fun and their socials on Instagram, and Bsky.

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In this episode, we welcome back RED SEBASTIAN, Belgium’s Eurovision 2025 representative, as he shares his journey from his Eurosong victory to preparing for the big stage in Basel. He discusses his whirlwind experience, growing recognition, and the hard work behind his performance. Plus, he teases surprises for his staging and reflects on Eurovision’s impact on his life.

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In this episode, Marko Bošnjak, winner of Dora 2025, is back for an exclusive and candid talk about his Eurovision journey with Poison Cake. From the highs of winning Croatia’s national selection to navigating online criticism about his song and sexual preference, Marko shares his experiences, resilience, and excitement for Basel. We discuss representation, the challenges he’s faced, and his vision for Eurovision. Don't miss this episode for an open and honest conversation about music, identity, and staying true to yourself!

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In this episode, we begin a new weekly series featuring our reviews and predictions for the 37 songs competing to win the 69ᵗʰ Eurovision Song Contest. To help us out, we recruited Dean, founder of ESCScot to join us for this episode, as we look at the entries from:

• 03:21 🇪🇪 Estonia: Tommy Cash - "Espresso Macchiato"
• 10:24 🇮🇸 Iceland: Væb - "Róa"
• 15:31 🇵🇱 Poland: Justyna Steczkowska - "Gaja"
• 22:18 🇵🇹 Portugal: Napa - "Deslocado"
• 28:02 🇸🇮 Slovenia: Klemen - "How Much Time Do We Have Left"
• 34:13 🇸🇪 Sweden: KAJ - "Bara bada bastu"
• 42:16 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Ziferblat - "Bird of Pray"

Let us know on our social media what you think of our comments and reviews of the songs. You can also let Dean know by heading over to ESCScot on TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter (X).

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In this episode, join us as we chat with ZOË MË, Switzerland’s Eurovision 2025 representative who is about to represent her country in her hometown! We learn about her journey from songwriting as a child to performing on one of the world’s biggest stages. She shares the inspiration behind her song Voyage, the excitement of keeping her Eurovision secret since December, and her passion for bridging cultures (and bridges) through music. Don’t miss this deep dive into her artistic world, influences, and what’s next for her after Eurovision!

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