They say never meet your heroes, but thats doesn't when your hero is Linda Martin!

Episode 11 is the Eurovision special you never knew you needed and after Pádraig chats about the origin of his obsession with the spectacle, he sits down for a chat with Eurovision royalty, the winner of the 1992 competition, Ms. Linda Martin!

Ahead of musics biggest global event next week, Pádraig and Linda share their love of the show, they chat about Ireland's triumphant history, where it all went wrong and what Ireland can do to reclaim the title as the ones to beat in the competition.

Linda opens up about her longstanding friendship with Louis Walsh, her part in the most significant moment in Irish history (Nadine Coyle's passport) and they arrange a second date in Liverpool!

Pádraig gives a quick synopsis of this years contenders as The UK try to continue their success, Loreen returns for Sweden 11 years after her win with Euphoria and Finland and France provide some gay beats to bop to, before giving his best advice on who to place your bets on if you are so inclined!

Pádraig will be in Liverpool for this years Eurovision Song Contest and promises to bring the vibes for those who can't make it, so make sure to follow him on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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