Europhoria - The Great, Glam & Garish History of Eurovision

Episode 42 of the Europhoria podcast and Isobel tells the tale of a man who is often overlooked but owns some of the biggest Euovision records (we're talking Guinness, not vinyl).

Roland and Isobel then take their first steps in creating music to be curated and created by the audience, be sure to get in touch with advice!

Episode 41 of the Europhoria podcast and it's time to learn how (or how not) to make the most out of hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in your country, and find out about the deep deep irony of the company named "Wonderful Copenhagen".

Then Roland and Isobel continue their efforts to scientifically design the greatest Eurovision song of all time. This week they analyse pitch and key.

In this special bonus episode Isobel and Roland give their views on each of the six acts entering the UK national finals "Eurovision You Decide".

Who will be their favourite, will they fly into space with Liam? Will they battle storms with SuRie? And which song makes Isobel particularly angry?

Listen to find out!

Europhoria season 3 kicks off with a bang as Isobel tells the tale of the world famous Julio Iglesias and how he went from being a footballer to a lawyer to a world famous musician who took part in Eurovision 1970.

Roland then explains a new format for creating a Eurovision song attempt where you yourself can get involved in helping us create a smash hit.

Tune back in later this week to hear a bonus episode of Roland and Isobel's take on this year's Eurovision You Decide entries.

We're back baby! Like two intrepid explorers waking up from deep space stasis sleep, Roland and Isobel get underway catching up on the Eurovision news that happened in their absence.

This week's episode is a miniphoria intended to ease everyone into the flow but season three begins properly next week so be sure to tune in then when normal programming will resume!

Episode 38 of the Europhoria podcast and it is the last episode of this season! After discussing some lovely emails Roland tells Isobel about the highs and lows of one Eurovision power couple.

Roland then tries one more time to produce a Eurovision song, however, this week he has included a message for Isobel.

Isobel then joins the fun by producing a surprise of her own to wrap up the season!

See you next time!

Show Timing

2:28 - Eurovision News

3:48 - Any Other Bid'ness

10:56 - Eurovision Story

33:10 - Eurovision Song Attempt

Episode 37 of the Europhoria podcast and Isobel and Roland open up a rather mysterious wine to kick off the show. Isobel then proceeds to tell the tale of how one of her favourite lines from a Euovision song came to be.

Roland then attempts to create a song to win over the Tween Girls and get them to vote! Will it convince Isobel? Listen to find out!

Show Timings

• 5:41 - Eurovision News
• 8:35 - Any Other Bid'ness
• 11:02 - Eurovision Story
• 32:33 - Eurovision Song Attempt

Episode 36 of the Europhoria podcast and after catching up on some lovely mail Roland proceeds to finish up his Eurovision trilogy of when former singers become political with the amazing tale of Kiev's Queen of the Night.

Isobel then tolerates Roland's attempt to create a Eurovision smash hit yet another time, but how well will he score?

Show Timings

• 3:11 - Eurovision News
• 4:30 - Any Other Bid'ness
• 12:54 - Eurovision Story
• 38:13 - Eurovision Song Attempt

Episode 35 of the Europhoria podcast and Roland and Isobel are feeling a little funny, which means things go off at a bit of a tangent also meaning you get an extra bumper length episode! Isobel explains about a man who decided to make himself a feature of Eurovision 2010.

Roland then takes a different tack with his Eurovision song attempt. 

Show Timings

3:55 - Eurovision News

7:47 - Any Other Bid'ness

9:39 - Eurovision Story

45:00 - Eurovision Song Attempt

Episode 34 of the Europhoria Podcast and Roland is continuing his trilogy of former Eurovision stars who dip their toes in the world of politics. This week Roland focusses the lens on an Irish legend in the competition.

Roland then tries to get a little funky with his attempt to create a Eurovision smash hit song. Can Isobel handle the funk? Will Roland take it too far? Listen to find out!

Show Timing

5:07 - Eurovision News

7:14 - Any Other Bid'ness

14:56 - Eurovision Story

36:57 - Eurovision Song Attempt