In our last episode of 2025, we take a moment to look back at the Eurovision year that was — and then dare to look ahead 🔮

A short recap, a few reflections, and some very early wild guesses for Eurovision 2026.
Festive vibes, crystal ball energy, and a relaxed end-of-year chat. ✨

Thanks for listening — and see you in 2026 🎧

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The Eurovision 2026 season has officially started taking shape.

In Episode 13 of Pod It Away, we break down the confirmed list of participating countries for Eurovision 2026 and discuss the first two songs revealed for the upcoming contest, marking the real start of the road to Vienna.

We also go through the latest national final developments across Europe, with Albania and Montenegro choosing their representatives, updates from Moldova and Austria, and a closer look at what ORF has revealed about the Eurovision 2026 stage design, broadcast direction, flag policy and crowd sound approach.

From national selections to big production decisions, Episode 13 sets the tone for what’s shaping up to be a crucial and closely watched Eurovision year.

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In Episode 12 of Pod It Away, we dive into one of the most critical weeks in recent Eurovision history.

We discuss Iceland’s official withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 and the growing list of broadcasters stepping away, while revisiting the question everyone is asking: what does this mean for the future of the Contest?

We unpack Martin Green’s open letter to Eurovision fans, the EBU’s response regarding participation fees, and the powerful statements made by artists, as Nemo and Charlie McGettigan announce the return of their Eurovision trophies in protest.

From there, we turn to the national selections:
Luxembourg reveals its 2026 songs and early favourites, Croatia’s Dora faces last-minute changes after a disqualification, and Moldova launches a highly competitive selection process with dozens of hopefuls.

We also discuss the developing situation in Portugal, where 11 of the 16 artists selected for Festival da Canção have stated they would not represent the country at Eurovision, raising serious questions about what comes next.

We wrap up the episode with updates from Germany’s national final plans and a full breakdown of the Junior Eurovision results, keeping the focus on what truly matters in this evolving Eurovision landscape.

🎶 A deep, honest conversation about music, values, and the real consequences behind Eurovision 2026.

Follow us on all platforms, send us your thoughts, and join the conversation.Eurovision 2026 is already shaping up to be big.

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Episode 11: A Pivotal Week for Eurovision — EBU Decisions, Withdrawals & 2026 National Finals

In this episode, we break down one of the most important weeks Eurovision has seen in years.

We begin with the EBU General Assembly results, the rule changes that were approved, and the decision not to vote on Israel’s participation, followed by a historical flashback to ESC 1970 and why many fans are drawing parallels today.
We then analyze the EBU’s official statement, Martin Green’s response, and Israel’s diplomatic push behind securing its place in the contest.

From there, we move to all the latest updates from around Europe:
• Latvia’s Supernova 2026 standout entries
• Eesti Laul 2026 surprises and early reactions
• Festivali i Këngës 64 highlights
• Melodifestivalen 2026 full lineup
• MESC 2026 Maltese contestants
• Dora 2026 competing artists
• Serbia’s PZE 2026 lineup reveal
• Vidbir 2026 9 finalists
• Bulgaria’s 3-stage selection format for 2026

We close with our new weekly quiz — can you guess this week’s answer?

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Eurovision 2026 is already shaping up to be big.

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Episode 10 is here — and we want to start by saying a huge THANK YOU for supporting this project all the way to double digits! 💙
In today’s episode, we break down one of the busiest Eurovision news weeks of the season:

• The new EBU rules for 2026 — jury changes, voting limits, anti-fraud systems, and restrictions on excessive promo campaigns.
• The growing controversy: Spain and Slovenia threaten to withdraw if Israel participates, plus reactions from the Netherlands and Belgium.
• A full Montenegro national final breakdown — all songs, all categories, our scores and our personal Top 5.
• The longlist of Vidbir 2026 from Ukraine.
• The official Sanremo 2026 artist list.
• Lithuania’s massive Eurovizija.LT 2026 selection, featuring 40 entries.
• Norway’s early details on MGP 2026, which they claim might be their strongest edition ever.
• And of course, a brand-new Eurovision Quiz at the end!

Thank you once again for being part of this journey — follow us on all social media for updates, polls, and extra content. 🎧✨

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It’s a special week on Pod It Away — because today, we’re diving into the magical world of Junior Eurovision 2025! ✨🎤

In this dedicated episode, we explore all confirmed entries for this year’s contest, sharing our first impressions, favourites, surprises, and predictions. From bold ballads to bubblegum pop, Junior Eurovision once again proves why it’s one of the most exciting events in the Eurovision universe.

But that’s not all —
we also take a deep look into the history of Junior Eurovision, from its origins in 2003 to how it evolved, expanded, and shaped a whole generation of young performers.

You’ll also hear a fun lineup of artists who started their journey on the Junior stage and later made it to the adult Eurovision — including fan favourites, rising stars, and some names you definitely didn’t know had a JESC past.

Whether you’re a lifelong JESC fan or discovering the contest for the first time, this episode is packed with trivia, music talk, nostalgia, and plenty of Eurovision spirit.

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This week on Pod It Away, we’re throwing a Eurovision party — and we’re not doing it alone! A special guest joins us to unpack the latest news, analyse the biggest updates, and dive deep into this year’s Eurovision Awards.

✨ In this episode:
🏆 Eurovision Awards 2025 – Our Own WinnersWe go through the official nominations, give our unfiltered takes, debate the biggest categories, and crown our personal winners of the Eurovision Awards. Expect opinions, laughter, and maybe a bit of friendly chaos.

Bulgaria’s National Selection
Fresh clarity from Bulgaria as new details emerge about how their selection will work this year

Portugal – Festival da Canção
Fresh updates, confirmed information, and why Portugal might be cooking something special for 2026.

Lithuania’s National Final
Format updates, timelines, and early noise around potential frontrunners.

🎶 OGAE Song Contest Results
Who won? Who surprised? And how do fans feel about this year’s outcome? We go through it all with our guest.

With behind-the-scenes insights, energetic discussions, and plenty of Eurovision flavour, this episode brings all the updates you need — wrapped in fun, fandom, and a few friendly debates.

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This week’s Eurovision update has everything: official confirmations, big national final news, and a potential new country across the Atlantic! 🌍

Cyprus finally confirms its 2026 representative — the talented Antigoni Buxton! We talk about her music,her Greek Cypriot roots, and how our CyBC prediction survey might have beenright all along.

Malta opens submissions for MESC 2026 and Adrian is ready to chase his Eurovision dream again.

Denmark revamps DMGP with a brand-new stage, new hosts, and a “Love Party” vibe for 2026.

Moldova returns with a big show at the brand-new Arena Chișinău.

Poland sets the rules for its national final — and they meanbusiness!

Canada might join the Eurovision family, with early talks between CBC and the EBU already underway.

Plus: we reveal the answer to last week’s quiz (spoiler: Vanilla Ninja fans, you’ll be proud 😎) and end with a new one — this time, all about Cyprus!

🎤 Join the conversation on our socials — who do you want to see representing your country in Vienna 2026?

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The submissions are flooding in, and the comebacks keep coming! 🌊🎶
This week on Pod It Away, we dive into a full Eurovision update:

Greece closes submissions with a wave of artists ready to fly the flag — from Marseaux to Evangelia and many more!
Cyprus launches a mysterious questionnaire for its selection (and we fill it out... kind of).
Czechia hits 260 song submissions.
Estonia reveals a powerhouse Eesti Laul lineup — with Vanilla Ninja, OLLIE, Getter Jaani, and Stig Rästa & Victor Crone back in the game!
Luxembourg drops the full list of finalists for the Luxembourg Song Contest 2026 — eight diverse acts, one golden ticket to Vienna.
Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova are officially back at Eurovision!

And of course, we wrap up with this week’s surpise quiz🎯

💬 Join us as we celebrate the return of familiar faces, new voices, and the unstoppable Eurovision spirit.
🪩 Let’s pod it away!

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The Eurovision calm before the storm — or is it the birth of a Romantic Super Saturday? 💘

This week on Pod It Away, things may seem quiet on the Eurovision front — but the drama (and the excitement) are brewing!

Cyprus: CyBC officially denies all circulating rumours and confirms that the internal selection process is still ongoing. We’re waiting for the official announcement — any day now!

Armenia: We rediscover Patrick Fiori, France’s 1993 Eurovision legend who brought us Mama Corsica — and we dive into his incredible career.

Italy: Rumours are swirling ahead of Sanremo — and the list of potential names is massive.

Estonia: Eesti Laul 2026 has closed submissions with a record 171 songs received — and the final will take place on February 14, 2026.

Austria: “Vienna Calling” has wrapped up submissions too — over 400 songs sent in!

Germany: No Stefan Raab this time. ARD’s Program Director Christine Strobl explains why the partnership with Raab and RTL won’t continue — and what’s next for Germany’s national selection.

Luxembourg: No boycott after all! The broadcaster confirms they’re all in for their third year back.

As we uncover this unexpected Romantic Super Saturday, we also stand in full solidarity with all restaurant owners who’ll soon face the Eurovision dinner rush. 🍝💞

🪩 The points are counting down, the songs are lining up, and love is definitely in the air.
So grab your headphones and pod it away! 🎤💫New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!

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