'Twas the last episode of the Eurovoix Podcast before Christmas, and all through Europe, many countries were stirring, Montenegro in particular.

We discuss the drama around Montesong 2024, NeonoeN's withdrawal, and the second first song of Eurovision 2025 - Dobrodošli by Nina Žižić. We'll also have all the latest from around the continent, including Czechia's artist for the contest, reaction to this year's Sanremo artists and the competing songs for Estonia, Latvia and Albania.

Also, as Basel reveals its branding for Eurovision next year, we take you to Switzerland to speak to the people behind the production. Daniel Stridh chats to stage designer Florian Wieder, the show's artistic director Artur Deyneuve, and the Executive Producers of Eurovision 2025, Reto Peritz and Moritz Stadler about the show's identity and their hopes for the contest.

And, with Christmas and the New Year around the corner, there's time for us to reveal our wishlist for next year's contest. We'll also reveal what our votes are for ESC 250 - some more surprising than others.

Don't miss the final Wrap-Up of 2024 - it's a Christmas cracker! We'll also be returning to weekly shows from 2025 until Eurovision next May, meaning you'll never miss a beat of the journey to Basel.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Contributors: Alistair Brown, Anthony Granger, Daniel Stridh, Darshan Bijuivgnesh, Davide Conte, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk, Steven Heap
Editor: James Stephenson
Eurovision Wishlist Guests: MJ & Liv from The Phoenix ESC and Andreea Gheorghe, Pressnter of Douze Points on Riverside Radio
And our special guests in Basel:
Florian Wieder, Stage Designer, Eurovision 2025
Artur Deyneuve, Artistic Director, Eurovision 2025
Reto Peritz & Moritz Stadler, Executive Producers, Eurovision 2025

THEME MUSIC: Steve Brian - 1986 (Edited by James Stephenson) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EBBF_Y-ZFw

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