In this episode, we catch up with the amazing Victoria Silvstedt as she gets ready to take the stage at Melodifestivalen with her new song Love It!. She shares stories from her wild career—modeling, acting, hosting, and now music—plus the ups and downs that shaped her journey. It’s a fun, friendly chat about chasing dreams, never giving up, and bringing a little extra glamour to Eurovision. You won't want to miss it!

For more information about this interview, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com as well as our social media profiles on Instagram, X, and TikTok!

PS - We apologize for the audio in this episode, we did what we could to improve it, but Victoria was far, far away on a remote island in the Caribbean and our connection sometimes was not the best, but we're still so thankful that it held long enough for the entire chat!

In this episode, we are delighted to have a special guest with us: it's Karin Björklund from the 12p Podcast in Sweden!

The four of us sat down to discuss what happened in the busy world of Eurovision on Saturday night, including a deep dive into Heat 4 of Melodifestivalen, the Final of Söngvakeppnin in Iceland, and the Semi Finals in Germany and Portugal — as well as an impromptu discussion of Italy's new Eurovision "choice".

If you understand Swedish (or you're trying to improve your Swedish) be sure and check out the episodes of 12p for yourself, and be sure to drop the podcast a follow on Instagram!

For more information about what we discussed in this episode, you can check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com as well as our social media profiles on Instagram, X, and TikTok!

In this episode, Tim Schou catches up with the Building Bridges hosts about his upcoming performance at the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2025. He takes us back to his first Eurovision participation in Düsseldorf 2011 as the front singer of A Friend In London and his time as a solo traveler in California.

Find out the story behind his song "Proud" and which Danish singer is Sebi's doppelgänger in this funny episode.

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In this episode, Jan sits down with Marko Bošnjak, a rising star returning to Dora 2025 with his bold new entry, Poison Cake. Back in 2022, he came tantalizingly close to representing Croatia at Eurovision, finishing just behind winner Mia Dimšić. Marko shares his journey from childhood competitions to national stardom, the inspiration behind his latest song, and his experience hosting Zagreb’s first Eurovision afterparty. Plus, he teases what’s in store for his Dora performance next Friday. Tune in for an electrifying conversation with this rising Croatian star!

For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this interview, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random Eurovision TikToks, so we'd be thrilled if you followed us on social media and left us a review!

In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Andreas Lundstedt, best known as a founding member of Alcazar and a Melodifestivalen icon. Andreas shares his journey from childhood dreams of performing to gracing the Eurovision stage multiple times. We discuss the evolution of his career, the magic of Alcazar, and his latest and TENTH Melfest appearance with "Vicious"! Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with passion, music, and a touch of disco magic!

For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this interview, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random Eurovision TikToks, so we'd be thrilled if you followed us on social media and left us a review!

In this episode, we chat with EMMY, a Norwegian-born singer who will represent Ireland in Eurovision 2025 with her song 'Laika Party'. She discusses her unexpected win, the inspiration behind the song, and differences between national selections in Ireland and Norway. We also quiz her on Irish Eurovision history, talk about her TikTok presence, and discuss her glow-up plans for her performance in Basel.

For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this interview, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random Eurovision TikToks, so we'd be thrilled if you followed us on social media and left us a review!

In this episode, Jan and Dave chat with Kuba Szmajkowski about his Eurovision journey and his return to the Polish national selection with his new hit "Pray". This is Kuba's third time participating in the televised national final in Poland, and during our chat, Kuba reflected on his personal growth as an artist, and why 'Pray' sounds nothing like his previous two Eurovision entries. After taking us though the creative process behind 'pray", Kuba hints at his staging concept and tells us his secret link to this year's Melodifestivalen!

For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this interview, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random Eurovision TikToks, so we'd be thrilled if you followed us on social media and left us a review!

In this episode, Jan and Dave build the pod's first-ever bridge to Poland, as they chat with the enchanting Sonia Maselik! She will compete in the upcoming Polish Eurovision selection (Wielki finał polskich kwalifikacji) with her new release "Rumours". Sonia opened up about her previous attempts to represent Poland at Eurovision as well as the personal story behind her 2025 entry "Rumours". She also outlined her vision of her staging ideas, as she plans a performance which focuses on vibrant, colorful visuals and avoids overly complex choreography.

For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this interview, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random Eurovision TikToks, so we'd be thrilled if you followed us on social media and left us a review!

In this episode, Ladybug, a Norwegian artist competing in MGP, shares her journey into music, having initially studied real estate before pursuing her artistic dreams. She co-wrote her song, Hot as Hell in Paradise, at a songwriting camp and has long aspired to join MGP. She discusses her stage name’s personal significance, her past as a bartender in the very stadium where she will compete at MGP, and her overall excitement for Eurovision!

For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this interview, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random Eurovision TikToks, so we'd be thrilled if you followed us on social media and left us a review!

In this episode, we speak with Kyle Alessandro, an 18-year-old artist competing in MGP 2025 with his song Lighter. Kyle reflects on his early passion for music and dance, sharing memories from his time with Umami Tsunami and his journey as a solo artist. He discusses the deeply personal inspiration behind Lighter, rooted in his mother’s battle with cancer. Kyle also talks about collaborating with Adam Woods, his love for Eurovision, and his unique musical influences. He leaves listeners inspired with his resilience, creativity, and ambition to represent Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest!

For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this interview, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random Eurovision TikToks, so we'd be thrilled if you followed us on social media and left us a review!