They are one of the contest's most beloved Eurovision countries, this week Finland's commentator joins us for a fascinating insight into his career so far.

Looking back to his earliest memory back in the mid-eighties, to what happens when the unexpected happens on stage, Mikko shares his most memorable moments from the commentary box. He also gives his view on the current controversies surrounding Eurovision, and even offers to share UMK with the BBC if it helps get the United Kingdom back towards the top of the final leaderboard.

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We're live in the host city of next year's contest to get all the reaction from the Austrian capital as they win the right to host the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest.

We go behind the scenes of the live announcement to hear when the city were told the good news, how the public are reacting, and what happens next now we've secured a location for the 2026 edition of the contest. We're also reunited with Letizia Elia, Basel's Director of Tourism as she shares her emotions a year on from her own city's success, and the EBU's Martin Green is back to help explain why Vienna are the perfect host city for a special anniversary year.

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Another week and we're already on to our second episode of the new series of The Contest & Me as some of Eurovision's favourite personalities join us to explore their own relationship with the contest. This week we're delighted to say we'll be joined by one of Eurovision's biggest influencers and content creators as Anni - better known as ESC Factful - joins us to share her Eurovision story.

She tells us more about her time growing up in Finland, the moment that made her fall in love with the contest, and a full circle moment with fan favourite Käärijä,

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For the first time in over two decades, Eurovision has a new look. To mark the occasion we were granted an exclusive broadcast interview with Director of the Eurovision Song Contest Martin Green, as he reveals more about the rebranded visual identity of the contest.

We learn why a change was needed, how the branding came together, and how this marks the start of a new chapter for the world's biggest television show. Martin also gives an update on the rest of his to-do list ahead of next year's contest, including when we can expect to hear whether we'll be headed to Innsbruck or Vienna for 2026.

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We're back with a brand new series of The Contest and Me as we bring you more insightful conversations with some of Eurovision's biggest names. Returning for its fifth season, we find out more about each guest's special relationship with the contest, as well as hearing some of their brilliant stories from their time involved with the world's biggest television show.

To kick off the season we're delighted to be joined by Kaleen, Austria's representative from the 2024 contest in Sweden. She tells us more about how her Eurovision journey started as a stand-in performer, how a new relationship introduced her to fans of the competition, and how rejection led to her taking to the stage in Malmö.

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We're back with another Ask Me Anything episode as we tackle your questions about the contest. They include...

• Who do you think will be the next country to win for the first time?
• What are the changes you think are required in the jury and in the televote systems?
• If you were Executive Producer, what kind of shows would you create?
• Emerson on Instagram
• What is your favourite entry from the UK?
• If you had a time machine which 20th century contest would you love to go back and do a full season of The Euro Trip podcast on?
• What is the Eurovision fact you like to have in your pocket to tell non-fans of the contest?

Thank you for sharing your questions, and we'll be back with another bonus episode very soon.

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In an episode first released on our Patreon, we speak to singer-songwriter Hannah Dorman who lifts the lid on life writing songs for Eurovision 2026. After her viral series showcasing life behind the scenes at camp, we hear more about the process, including what happens in those all-important sessions.

Hannah gives us her perspective on how Eurovision is perceived in the industry, responds to criticism of the camps, and explains what happens between now and next year's contest.

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We record a special episode discussing Martin Österdahl's Eurovision legacy and ask what could happen next for the European Broadcasting Union?

Plus we identify some of the candidates we believe could be best placed to become the new Executive Supervisor.

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We give you a chance to hear this special bonus episode over on Patreon as we answered your burning questions.

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In our season finale we look back at our favourite moments from the last year, which ended with JJ's victory for Austria in Basel. We head back to Malmö and an eye-opening conversation with Edward af Sillén, reminisce over our first meeting with Remember Monday, and revisit our first interview with the new Eurovision winner.

There's also time for even more fun from The Euro Trip: Live, and we crown our new One Second Song champion.

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