Douze Points! - The Eurovision Podcast

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Australia’s Eurovision 2026 entry is here, and we’re not pretending to be calm about it. 

We have locked Liz, Sam and Bob in the bunker, water boarded them with vodka and got some far too honest answers. Which raises the big argument, is this a smart, safe pick designed to qualify, or a glossy decision that misunderstands what Eurovision audiences actually reward?

We give overseas listeners a crash course on Delta and the reason she can split a room in seconds. For us, the tension is never “can she sing?” It’s how she reads on stage, how genuine she feels, and whether the performance invites people in or keeps them at arm’s length.

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A wildcard that somehow makes perfect sense: Eurovision 2026. The UK choice, Look Mum No Computer (Sam Battle), brings DIY synthesizer chaos, dry British humour, and genuine craft. We unpack his mad-scientist approach to building instruments from old electronics, why it inspires people to make things, and why his entry feels unusually authentic, even if the juries don’t know what to do with it.

Hit play for UK politics, UK economy context, and a surprisingly uplifting Eurovision turn. If you enjoy it, subscribe, share it with a mate, and leave us a review, what did you make of the format and the UK’s song?

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Slava Ukraine!

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Eurovision 2026 Semi-Final One is hours away, and Estonia is the last country on our review list, so we go in fast and honest.

ou like Eurovision with real-world context, this is the nerdy sweet spot. 

Then it’s time for the main act: Vanilla Ninja. We revisit their chaotic, iconic early-2000s story, including that twist where an Estonian band represented Switzerland and snagged an eighth-place result, the rotating line-ups, the long disappearance, and the inevitable comeback. We also weigh up their 2026 song “Too Epic To Be True” and ask the big question: can nostalgia alone get them through a semi-final, or does the track need more bite to survive the vote? 

If you’ve got a shortlist brewing and you’re stuck on those final spots, come argue it out with us. Subscribe, share the ep with your Eurovision group chat, and leave a review, then tell us: does Estonia qualify?

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Veronica Fusaro representing Switzerland with “Alice”, a sweet, moody, hooky ballad about a lovelorn lesbian. We trace her path from The Voice of Switzerland to basement recordings, awards, big festival stages, and albums that chart at home, then get specific about why this track could outperform expectations with both juries and the public. If you’re building your Eurovision party trivia or trying to pick sleepers before the grand final, this one’s for you.

If you enjoy sharp Eurovision 2026 analysis with a side of real-world context, subscribe, share the show with a mate, and leave a review so more fans can find us.

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Finally, we head to Eurovision, where Sweden selects Felicia with “My System”, and we give an honest review of the vocals, the staging, the lyrics, and the immaculate production that may still be a bit too “by the numbers”. If you’ve got thoughts on four-day weeks, screen-free schools, or whether Sweden’s Eurovision entry is a contender, hit play, share it with a mate, and leave us a review.

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Serbia chooses Lavina to represent them at Eurovision 2026 with Kraj Mene (“By My Side”), a band that has built momentum through touring and strong live performances after their debut album Odyssey. 

Subscribe, share it with a Eurovision mate, and leave a review if you enjoy our takes. Do you think Lavina’s late peak helps them qualify from semi-final one?

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San Marino looks like a postcard kingdom carved into a mountain, but the real surprise is how well it runs. We’re fascinated by the numbers: a small population, booming tourism, low unemployment, and a political system that swaps its heads of state every six months. That sounds like chaos, yet it might be part of the secret sauce. 

Then things get spicy with 2026’s “Superstar” and the decision to bring in Boy George. We unpack why the collaboration has triggered pushback, how social media arguments have fueled the drama, and the awkward national final moment where he  didn’t appear live and was projected on screen instead. We end with the question that matters for fans and performers alike: what counts as fair play on a Eurovision stage?

If you like Eurovision analysis, microstate politics, and pop culture controversy with a side of humour, subscribe, share the episode with a mate, and leave us a review. What do you reckon, should a featured artist have to show up live to qualify?

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Romania’s had the sort of year that makes you ask how a country can keep functioning at all:  Romania’s answer to all that pressure is… a Eurovision entry called “Choke Me”. 

 We also try not to clutch our pearls as we dive into the controversy head-on, and why clear consent and honest communication are the difference between kink and assault.

If you’re into Eurovision analysis, European politics, or the way pop culture reflects national mood, you’ll get plenty out of this one, including why the song feels tailor-made for televoters even if juries resist. Listen now, share it with a mate who loves Eurovision drama, and leave us a review then tell us: where do you draw the line on what belongs on the Eurovision stage?

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Portugal sends Bandidos do Canti with “Rosa”, blending UNESCO-listed Cante Alentejano tradition with contemporary pop, plusa cheeky rose gesture that screams classic Eurovision charm. We share what works, what feels a bit safe, and why it could still land well with juries and older viewers. If you enjoy Eurovision analysis, hit play, share the episode with a mate, and leave a review. What’s your take on “Rosa”, instant qualifier or sweet side note?

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