As the year comes to an end we look back on an eventful year for Eurovision and reflect on some of our most memorable interviews.

From an agenda-setting conversation with Edward af Sillen, the build-up to Basel, and the tumultuous last few months, we've been with you every step of the way.

Thanks as always for your support and we hope you'll join us next year on the road to Vienna and beyond!

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One week on from Iceland's decision not to participate in next year's contest, we meet the man who signed off his nation's decision to quit Eurovision in Vienna. Stefán Eiríksson explains the importance of his broadcaster reflecting the mood of Iceland, and why he hopes his country will return to the competition in the coming years.

We also get the chance for our first interview with one the stars of Eurovision 2023 as presenter and singer Julia Sanina joins the podcast.

She tells us more about new music from her band The Hardkiss, and we ask whether she'll ever represent Ukraine at the contest?

You can watch the music video for "Ai Ai Ai" here.

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We discuss the longer lasting consequences of last week's EBU General Assembly vote following Iceland's decision to join four other countries in quitting Eurovision 2026.

Recorded just hours after RÚV's decision, we hear from the broadcasters' Director General and debate whether other countries could join the growing boycott. After record numbers of you got in touch with your thoughts we share some of your opinions, and we're delighted to welcome Dr Barbara Leon to share her view on the impact the withdrawals could have on fans from the nations involved.

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The fallout from the EBU General Assembly vote continues as we hear from one of the broadcasters choosing to withdraw from next year's contest.

Natalija Gorščak is the President of the RTV Management Board in Slovenia, and gives her first feature-length interview since her nation quit Eurovision 2026.

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With the news that Israel will be able to participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, we bring you the very latest news as at least four countries withdraw from the competition. We share reaction to the news that The Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia will be boycotting the event, sharing statements from their broadcasters and asking whether other countries could join them in quitting the contest.

We'll also look ahead to what the future of this year's event could hold? Whether two semi-finals are still sustainable? And whether Eurovision itself can survive the ongoing crisis with it's members split on an issue likely to continue to make headlines between now and Vienna.

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As broadcasters from across Europe and beyond convene for the 95th EBU General Assembly in Geneva, we preview the meeting that could decide the future of the contest. With a vote set to be held on the new measures introduced to safeguard the fairness of the contest, and another potentially being held on Israel's participation, we explain everything that could happen over the coming days.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding next year, there's plenty of National Final news to catch up on as we round up the latest headlines, and podcast favourites Tobbe Ek and Stina Dahlgren return as they take us through the artists competing in next year's Melodifestivalen.

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We welcome Eurovision 2026 Executive Producer Michael Krön back to the podcast as he shares an update on how preparations are going for the contest in Vienna.

Speaking just a few days before the EBU General Assembly is held, he explains why he's looking forward a potential end to the political discourse, before teaseing some big announcements including the reveal of next year's stage design, the hosts, and how the organisers plan to mark next year's 70th anniversary.

We're also delighted to be joined by Sissal, Denmark's Eurovision queen who finally helped her country return to the Grand Final in Basel.

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As the EBU announce a number of changes to next year's public vote, we're here to ask whether they'll impact the contest in 2026?

Eurovision broadcaster Adrian Bradley joins Rob to discuss the measures, including a cap on the number of votes able to be cast, the return of the Jury vote to the semi-finals, an expansion in the size of the juries themselves, and new technology aimed at combating manipulation of the public vote.

Don't forget to share your thoughts on the changes with us too.

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As the discussion around next year's event continues, we're joined by a Flemish MP and Belgian Senator who shares her view on the state of the competition.

Katia Segers tells us why she believes urgent changes are needed to ensure Eurovision continues for another 70 years, and why next year's edition is arguably the most important in the history of the contest.

We hear your views on what should change, and we delve into our archive as we share the surprising connection between one of the rumoured hosts of Eurovision 2026 and this very podcast.

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With all the talk surrounding who may or may not participate in the contest in Vienna, we turn our attention to the other hot topic set for discussion at the EBU General Assembly next month. With calls in the immediate aftermath of Eurovision 2025 for voting reform, we're joined by friend of the podcast, broadcaster Adrian Bradley to look at the possible changes needed.

Later on we also take a trip down memory lane as we celebrate Basel's brilliant postcards with Creative Director duo Luca Zurfluh and Jen Ries. They take us behind the scenes to reveal how they produced the memorable short films between each performance, and their favourite moments along the way.

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