Podcasts about Eurovision Song Contest

Kate Adie presents stories from Russia, with authorities defiant as the war impact is felt; a grim Ebola milestone in the DRC; Brazil's presidential campaign and the small Bulgarian city chosen to host Eurovision.Moscow has issued a warning to the UK of 'consequences' following confirmation that British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes . The authorities - and some citizens - are increasingly blaming the West for Russia's problems as Steve Rosenberg discovered on the streets of Moscow.The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in its country's history, with a record number of cases and deaths in the most recent reported week. Emery Makumeno in Kinshasa finds the battle to bring the outbreak under control is not only about infection and response, but also about tackling disbelief, scepticism and the struggle to build trust.In Brazil, candidates in this October's presidential election have fired the starting gun on their election campaigns. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva - who is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term - - returned to the industrial heartland where his political career was first launched. The election will see the rivalry reignited between the three-time President and the Bolsonaro family, with Flavio, Jair's son, running. Ione Wells has been in San Bernado do Campo.This year's Eurovision Song Contest saw Bulgaria win for the first time prompting wild celebrations in the former Communist country. But there's particular joy now in the small city of Burgas, which unexpectedly won out over the capital, Sofia, to host the competition, as Krassi Ivanova Twigg reports.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Katie Morrison & Sophie Hill Editor: Justine Lang

Delta Goodrem has just had one of the biggest years of her personal and professional life. She's married long-time partner Matthew Copley, represented Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest, and performed at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Delta takes us behind the scenes of her recent global career-defining moments, reflects on one year of married life, opens up about handling pressure and criticism, and explains why, after more than two decades in the spotlight, she feels like she's only just getting started. Delta Goodrem’s new album Pure is out later this year, with the Pure World Tour coming to Australia in April 2027. Watch the full episode with Delta Goodrem here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Eurowhat AV Club finishes out the 1980 Disco Musical Trilogy (which includes The Apple and Xanadu) with CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC. Spoiler: We would like to stop the music...

Der Laber-Podcast zum Eurovision Song Contest

Russian journalist, television presenter and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 talks exclusively to the BBC. The former editor-in-chief of the now banned independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta tells our Russia editor Steve Rosenberg about life under Vladimir Putin. Also: US Vice-President JD Vance reportedly intervenes to halt Ukrainian strikes on oil tankers using Russian port of Novorossiysk. Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House Press Secretary but will retain role as adviser to President Trump. Millions of people across Europe wowed by once-in-a-generation solar eclipse. Immigration agents in the US could soon be issued with gloves that deliver electric shocks. Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war. Brits could face dynamic prices to use public toilets. And the magnetic espadrilles helping pétanque players pick up their balls. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: Dmitry Muratov, editor of the now banned independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Credit: REUTERS/Yulia Morozova

The votes are in, the jury's got its favorite and the same for the public: it's time to see who reigns supreme as we sort through the winners of the Eurovision Song Contest through the eighties and nineties. Some surprises on both sides, but there's also a shocking amount of consensus at the top of the standings and the bottom. In the middle, however? Outliers abound. Jeremy will make believe this moment's here to stay, Dimitry lets the feeling take control, and Oscar sees forever in your smile.  Watch all 20 Eurovision winners on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrVhbji3NU0&list=PLOkEuXDlyT_k&pp=sAgC See the results of our listener poll: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kXzuHArkwmbKOdOZXMAe2qYg9-p6fwxb_cLpSwRPiRI/ This week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1DRSgYoEu6bjw7qf0KBUkQ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joineurovangelistsEurovangelists is an American Eurovision podcast, made in the US for Eurovision fans worldwide. The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

The European Broadcasting Union - the organiser of the Eurovision Song Contest - has said the winning country will "automatically be ineligible to host" if their state is involved in an "armed conflict" or "sensitive geopolitical situation".

Eurovision is heading to Burgas after the shock announcement from the EBU and host broadcaster BNT.The Black Sea resort beat competition from Bulgarian capital Sofia to hold the 71st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, so what do you know about where we're heading? We hear from the EBU's Head of Communications Dave Goodman on why the city was chosen, plus we get the thoughts of Bulgarian Eurovision commentator Elena Rosberg.Finally friend of the podcast Manuela Dimitrova from Exodo Travel returns with her tips for anyone planning to head to Burgas next year.To find out more about Excedo Travel click hereClick this link to sign up to The Euro Trip + on Patreon for just £4.99 a month.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Online giants including Meta and Snapchat are fronting a Senate inquiry into tougher penalties for those who don't comply with the under 16's social media ban. Changes to GST distribution among the states could be in the offing ahead of a highly anticipated report. AND Bulgaria to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online giants including Meta and Snapchat are fronting a Senate inquiry into tougher penalties for those who don't comply with the under 16's social media ban. Changes to GST distribution among the states could be in the offing ahead of a highly anticipated report. AND Bulgaria to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get your sunscreen and scorecards ready, because the Eurovision machine is moving faster than a wind machine on full blast! In this episode, we unpack the massive news that the Black Sea coastal hub of Burgas has officially beaten out Sofia to host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027! We're breaking down what a beach-mode contest means for Bulgaria's maiden hosting gig. Plus, we dive straight into the EBU's sweeping new rule overhauls, including strict hosting blocks for regions caught in active conflicts and the official age floor bump to 18.And hot off the press, we wrap up with the latest on corporate sponsorships as Moroccanoil officially steps away after six years! What does this mean for the future of the contest?Remember to visit our ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel⁠, and don't forget to subscribe on ⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you prefer, make sure to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for daily updates!

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.     AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with Zoe (Austria 2016) - done at the OGAE Germany Convention 2026, Munich Interview with Kurt Anthony (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026) done at the event Interview with Klavdia (Greece 2025) done at LondonHagen 2026 Eurovision Spotlight: The Magical Letter Game with Ross Bennett Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update Eurovision and Junior Eurovision with Alain Forrotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests                 Zoe (Austria 2016) - at OGAE Germany 2026 Convention Interview with Zoe (Austria 2016):  The Eurovision Song Contest 2016 came from Sweden's Capital Stockholm and the venue was the Ericsson Globe. Austria was represented by a young Zoe who performed the song "Loin d'ici" which came 13th in the Grand Final after the Voting Sequence. Ten years later OGAE Germany invited Zoe to the annual convention where she performed a concert and of course chatted about her time at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. The Radio International Interview Team were on location to conduct an interview Zoe and this will be broadcast on the show this week. Enjoy!     Kurt Anthony and Team at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026   POSTPONED TO NEXT WEEK's SHOW:  Interview with Kurt Anthony (MESC 2026): The Malta Eurovision Song Contest is the National Final to select that song that will be representing Malta at the Eurovision Song Contetest. The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was hosted hosted by Keane Cutajar, Destiny Chukunyere (who won Junior Eurovision 2015 and represented Malta in Eurovision 2021) and Gaia Cauchi (who won Junior Eurovision 2013). The Semi Final with 18 artists took place on Thursday, 15 Jan 2026 followed by the Grand Final on Saturday, 17 Jan 2026 from MFCC (Malta Fairs and Convention Centre). Aidan won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Bella" and represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria coming 18th. You can watch all our Interviews with the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 participants on this page - CLICK HERE On the show this week listen back to an interview the Radio International Team did in Malta with Kurt Anthony who participated at the Malta Eurovison Song Contest 2026 with the song "On the Borderline". Sadly, the entry did not advance into the Grand Final of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest. But listen back to this funny interview which will air on the show this week.  Klavdia (Greece 2025) with JP at LondonHagen 2026 Interview with Klavdia (Greece 2025):  Earlier on in Apr 2026 the LondonHagen Event took place with the participation of many artists from the Eurovision Song Contest and national finals. Radio International has already broadcast many of them but there are a few more in the archive. So this week listen to an interview with Klavdia who represented Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Asteromata" coming 6th in the Grand Final in Basel, Swizte. Enjoy listening to this joint interview on the show this week.       The Eurovision Spotlight - The Magic Letter Game: As summer has officially arrived on the northern hemisphere of the globe it means that it is also time for the summer feature for the next few weeks. The summer feature is the Magic Letter Game involving Eurovision Songs which you will be presented by the Radio International Team of Experts :). Ross Bennett continues the summer series with Letter H and will explain the Rules of the Game.   Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Johannes will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more. For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

Zwei Monate nach ihrem vierten Platz beim Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Wien ist Delta Goodrem zu Gast bei Merci, Chérie – über Freundlichkeit als Haltung, das Klavier als ihre erste Sprache und ihr neues Album PURE. Außerdem: Eurovision Asia nimmt Fahrt auf, die ersten Songs aus Bhutan sind da, und in Deutschland und Österreich laufen bereits die Vorbereitungen für 2027. Delta Goodrem vertrat Australien beim Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Wien mit der Ballade Eclipse und erreichte den vierten Platz. Im Gespräch blickt sie auf einen Bewerb zurück, der im Vorfeld politisch stark umkämpft war – und den sie trotzdem als Erfahrung von Zusammenhalt beschreibt. Sie erzählt, warum das Klavier seit ihrer Kindheit ihre musikalische Muttersprache ist, welche biografische Bedeutung ihre Bühnen-Inszenierung hatte, und wie ihre Mentorin Olivia Newton-John sowie Céline Dion sie durch den Abend in Wien begleitet haben. Das vollständige Interview, das Marco für DER STANDARD geführt hat, gibt es hier nachzulesen:  „Für mich beginnt alles mit Freundlichkeit" – Delta Goodrem im Interview Im Herbst erscheint Delta Goodrems achtes Studioalbum PURE, im März 2027 kommt sie für ein Konzert in die Wiener Arena zurück. Alle Infos und Tickets zur PURE World Tour:  deltagoodrem.com Auf Deltas Playlist ist vom ESC 2026 immer noch Bangaranga, Viva Moldova! und Crossroads. In ihrer letzten Minute vor ihrem Auftritt trank sie ein Schluck Wasser und hat alle angelächelt. Ihr Lieblingssong aus der ESC-Geschichte? Long Live Love von Olivia Newton-John und Ne partez pas sans moi von Céline Dion. Die EBU bewirbt Eurovision Asia zunehmend auch in Europa: Die Songs der Vorausscheidung aus Bhutan werden wie beim „normalen" Song Contest veröffentlicht, der Vorentscheid findet am 11. August statt – und wird live gestreamt. Alle Neuigkeiten zu Eurovision Asia:  eurovision.com Songs und Livestream zum Vorentscheid in Bhutan:  Your Complete Guide to Rhythm of Bhutan In Österreich wird es 2027 keinen Vorentscheid geben – Peter Schreiber und Cesár Sampson suchen bereits nach neuen Songs. In Deutschland sucht der SWR für den deutschen Vorentscheid professionelle Acts, bewertet diesmal von einem Team aus Musikexpert:innen statt Agenturen. Infos zur Bewerbung für den deutschen Vorentscheid:  SWR: Musik-Acts für den Eurovision Song Contest 2027 gesucht Zum Bewerbungsformular:  Formular In der kleinen Song Contest-Geschichte am Schluss  erzählt Marco von Grüßen aus Australien beim ESC: Zum Video dazu. Creators: Marco Schreuder & Alkis Vlassakakis & Simon GraserMerci Chérie Online:www.MerciCherie.atFacebook: MerciCheriePodcastInstagram: mercicherie.atTikTok: @merci_cherie_podcastbluesky: @mercicherie.atBitte bewertet uns und schreibt Reviews, wo immer ihr uns hört.

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom. AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with The Busker (Malta 2023) - done at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Red Carpet event Interview with Stefan Galea (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026) done at the event Interview with Patrick Jean and Scarlet (Melodifestivalen) done at LondonHagen 2026 Eurovision Spotlight: The Magical Letter Game with Dermot Manning Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update Eurovision and Junior Eurovision with Alain Forrotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests     The Busker (Malta 2023) with JP   Interview with The Busker (Malta 2023):  The Malta Eurovision Song Contest is the National Final to select that song that will be representing Malta at the Eurovision Song Contetest. The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was hosted hosted by Keane Cutajar, Destiny Chukunyere (who won Junior Eurovision 2015 and represented Malta in Eurovision 2021) and Gaia Cauchi (who won Junior Eurovision 2013). The Semi Final with 18 artists took place on Thursday, 15 Jan 2026 followed by the Grand Final on Saturday, 17 Jan 2026 from MFCC (Malta Fairs and Convention Centre). Aidan won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Bella" and represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria coming 18th. At the event's televised Red Carpet Event on TVM Radio International had the pleasure to once again meet Malta Eurovision entrans 2023 - The Busker who represented Malta with the Song "Dance (Our own party)" which came 15th in Semi Final 1 of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.    Stefan Galea at Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Interview with Stefan Galea (MESC 2026): The Malta Eurovision Song Contest is the National Final to select that song that will be representing Malta at the Eurovision Song Contetest. The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was hosted hosted by Keane Cutajar, Destiny Chukunyere (who won Junior Eurovision 2015 and represented Malta in Eurovision 2021) and Gaia Cauchi (who won Junior Eurovision 2013). The Semi Final with 18 artists took place on Thursday, 15 Jan 2026 followed by the Grand Final on Saturday, 17 Jan 2026 from MFCC (Malta Fairs and Convention Centre). Aidan won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Bella" and represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria coming 18th. You can watch all our Interviews with the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 participants on this page - CLICK HERE On the show this week listen back to an interview the Radio International Team did in Malta with Stefan Galea who took part in the Malta Eurovison Song Contest five times. Stefan first took part in the Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest back in 2009 with the song "Shake up, Wake up". He is a five-time contestant in the Maltese selection for the Eurovision Song Contest: participating in 2016, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 respectively with his entries "Light Up My Life", "Heartbreaker", "Numb", "Lablab (Talk Talk)" and "Pose". He was also a contestant on the first season of X Factor Malta. Unfortunately, in 2026 he did not qualify for the Grand Final of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest from the Semi Final with the song "Pose". The Radio International Interview Team were on location in Malta and conducted interviews with all the artists and this week listen to the interview with Stefan Galea.    Patrick Jean and Scarlet (Melodifestivalen, Sweden)  Interview with Scarlet and Patrick Jean (Melodifestivalen):  Also Scarlet as well as Patrick Jean were  part of LondonHagen 2026 performing their Melodifestivalen entries to an international audience. JP and Salman had the pleasure to meet and interview both ladies from Scarlet and Patrick Jean in London in the run-up to the show in the evening. Patrick Jean is not only a singer but also a successful songwriter in Sweden and is behind The Mama's Melodifestivalen Winner "Move". In the 2026 edition of Melodifestivalen Patrick entered with "Dusk till Dawn"  Scarlet have been participating in Sweden's Melodifestivalen twice. In 2024, Scarlet debuted at Melodifestivalen with the song "Circus X" which advanced from the Heat to Final Kval where it reached fourth place but only  the Top 2 advanced. But then their 2025 offering "Sweet n' Psycho" made it to the Grand Final of Melodivfestivalen 2026 and reached Number 7 at the end of the voting.   Enjoy listening to this joint interview on the show this week.       The Eurovision Spotlight - The Magic Letter Game: As summer has officially arrived on the northern hemisphere of the globe it means that it is also time for the summer feature for the next few weeks. The summer feature is the Magic Letter Game involving Eurovision Songs which you will be presented by the Radio International Team of Experts :). Dermot Manning continues the summer series with Letter G and will explain the Rules of the Game. :)     Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Johannes will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more. For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

The Eurowhat Movie Club celebrates the legacy of Olivia Newton-John's film career with a detour into the roller disco classic(?) Xanadu. And OH BOY do we have questions...

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It's getting down to the wire for WestJet and the union representing thousands of its flight attendants. They still don't have a new contract, and the airline has cancelled nearly 200 flights. A lockout or a strike could start as early as tomorrow morning. Leaving passengers frustrated on one of the busiest summer travel weekends.Also: Communities across Canada are marking Emancipation Day. It's the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act coming into effect across the British Empire in 1834, and honours the resilience of Black communities and the turning point in the struggle to end slavery. But the battle to have the day officially recognized took a long time to see success.And: With performers from dozens of countries - and tens of millions of fans tuning in every year - there aren't many stages bigger than the Eurovision Song Contest. And next year, Canada will be taking part for the first time. Though Canadians have competed before on behalf of other countries. You'll hear from some of them to get a peek behind the curtain of what its like.Plus: B.C. wildfires, Fake food circulating in India, How wildfires are impacting wineries, and more.

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.   AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with Red Sebastian (Belgium 2025) done at LondonHagen 2026 Interview with Ericka Jane (DMGP 2026 Finalist) done at LondonHagen 2026 Eurovision Spotlight: The Magical Letter Game with Eurovision Lordship Marcus Keppel-Palmer Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update Eurovision and Junior Eurovision with Alain Forrotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests       Red Sebastian (Belgium 2026) at LondonHagen 2026 Interview with Red Sebastian (Belgium 2026):  LondonHagen 2026 took place earlier on in April in London over two days with the participation of Stars of Eurovision Song Contest and National Finals and beyond.  This week listen to an interview the Radio International Interview Team did with Red Sebastian who represented Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Strobe Lights" ending up at Number 14 in Semi Final 1.   Ericka Jane (Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026) with Salman and JP Interview with Ericka Jane (DMGP 2026):  Also Ericka Jane was part of LondonHagen 2026 performing her runner-up song at the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026 -  "Death of Me" to an international audience. Ericka Jane took part in the Danish National Final 2026 coming second to Soeren Torpegard Lund who won the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026 and with that also the right to represent Denmark at Eurovision, JP had the pleasure to meet and interview Ericka Jane in London in the run-up to the show in the evening. Enjoy listening to this lovely person on the show this week.        The Eurovision Spotlight - The Magic Letter Game: As summer has officially arrived on the northern hemisphere of the globe it means that it is also time for the summer feature for the next few weeks. The summer feature is the Magic Letter Game involving Eurovision Songs which you will be presented by the Radio International Team of Experts :). Eurovision Lordship Marcus Keppel Palmer continues the summer series with Letter E and will explain the Rules of the Game. :)     Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Johannes will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more. For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

We'll be covering the famously terrible 2008 Eurovision Song Contest in a livestream later this year, but we thought we ought to cover the second place winner (and Oscar's favorite!), 1991's ESC at Cinecittà in Rome. And since we couldn't keep this many mediocre ballads to ourselves, joining us for this highly dysfunctional edition of Eurovision is the hilarious writer & comedian Corin Wells. (Dropout, The Amber Ruffin Show). Jeremy can't believe they let this sax solo slide, Dimitry needs more people to cover Amina, Corin's playing her first Eurovision on Expert difficulty, and Oscar traces the origins of all of 91's choreo to an unlikely source. Follow Corin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/charity_corin/ Watch ESC 1991 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxxAhLkmCBk Watch the BBC version of ESC 1991, complete with Wogan's commentary (lower quality audio, but worth it): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XP5aYS9J2T-TIM3eZRTIHBQ4TjWuVuzi/view?usp=sharing Watch the winners of the 80s & 90s on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrVhbji3NU0&list=PLOkEuXDlyT_k&pp=0gcJCfICOCosWNinsAgC Vote for your favorite winners of the 80s & 90s: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1K5ke1rSPkmhfyulC3uYIB6y8iS_lK8Zd9SFx1UvsbuQ/   Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joineurovangelistsEurovangelists is an American Eurovision podcast, made in the US for Eurovision fans worldwide. The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.     AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with Olivia Lewis (Malta 2007) done at the Malta ESC 2026 Interview with Debbie Scerri (Malta 1997) done at the Malta ESC 2026  Interview with Kurt Calleja (Malta 2012) done at the Malta ESC 2026  Interview with Moira Delia (Show Host in Malta, National Final & Junior ESC)  Eurovision Weekend 2026 - FanVision Song Contest - Interview with the Winning Act "United by Gyros" who represented Poland.   Eurovision Spotlight: The Magical Letter Game with Chris Poppe Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update Eurovision and Junior Eurovision with Alain Forrotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests      Malta's Eurovision Legends: Claudette Pace, Julie, Kurt Calleja, Moira Delia (Host),  Aidan, Moira Strafaze, Ludwig Galea, Olivia Lewis    Interviews with the Eurovision Legends of Malta:  On 10 Jan 2026 the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 took place earlier in the Malta Fairs and Convention Centre (MFCC) in Ta'Qali, Malta. Aidan won this contest and represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna with the song "Bella" coming 18th. In the afternoon of the Grand Final in Malta a Red Carpet Media Event took place and former Maltese Eurovision personalities also appeared and Radio International's JP took the chance and have chats with as many of the Maltese Eurovision Legends such as Claudette Pace (Malta 2000) - "Desire", Julie and Ludwig (Malta 2004) "On again...Off again", Moira of Chris and Moira (Malta 1994) "More than Love", Kurt Calleja (Malta 2012) "This is the Night", Olivia Lewis (Malta 2007) "Vertigo", Aidan (Malta 2026) and Show Host Moira Delia, just to mention a few. Last week Radio International broadcast the interviews with Aidan, Claudette Pace, Julie and Ludwig and Moira of Chris and Moira. Listen to some more of the interviews on the show this week with Kurt Calleja, Olivia Lewis and Moira Delia.        Eurovision Weekend 2026 - The FanVision Song Contest:  Last weekend 17 - 19 Jul 2026 the Eurovision Weekend 2026 happened in the Bavarian City of Munich in Germany with 14 delegations from the OGAE Network flew in to take part at the FanVision Song Contest 2026 which is just like the Eurovision Song Contest with songs competing for the trophy and the right to host the following Eurovision Weekend. This year the Victory went to the delegation from Poland and their act called United by Gyros and their interpretation of the song that came 6th for Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 called "Alcohol is free" performed by Koza Mostra feat. Agathonas Iakovidis. Below see the results of the FanVision Song Contest 2026. Radio International was on location in Munich and had the pleasure to chat to the three artists who form United by Gyros and won for OGAE Poland the FanVision Song Contest 2026. Listen to the interview on the show this week.      The Eurovision Spotlight - The Magic Letter Game: As summer has officially arrived on the northern hemisphere of the globe it means that it is also time for the summer feature for the next few weeks. The summer feature is the Magic Letter Game involving Eurovision Songs which you will be presented by the Radio International Team of Experts :). Chris Poppe continues the summer series with Letter E and will explain the Rules of the Game. :)     Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more.   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

The instantly-doomed American Song Contest really did seem like a good idea at the time: 56 states and territories competing for the hearts and minds of the public on NBC. The execution was not great, but we were pot-committed back in 2022 when we covered this pale imitation of Eurovision. What lessons can be learned before Asia tries its hand at the ESC formula?

How does a Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee end up with three entries for three different countries in the Eurovision Song Contest—including Russia? In this episode, Sharon Vaughn joins me to share the wild stories behind her global career and deliver a masterclass on the craft.  We dive into how to write a killer chorus, defeat writer's block, navigate co-writing at different speeds, and the unique art of writing for theatre.  Plus, we look back at our collaboration on The 4 Of Us album, Sugar Island. Enjoy the show Brendan Murphy, THE 4 OF US This podcast has been produced by Fuzion.  

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom. AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Tribute to Bonnie Tyler (United Kingdom 2013)  Interview with Claudette Pace (Malta 2000) done at the Malta ESC 2026 Interview with Julie of Julie and Ludwig (Malta 2004) done at the Malta ESC 2026 Interview with Ludwig Galea of Julie and Ludwig (Malta 2004) done at the Malta ESC 2026  Interview with Moira of Chris and Moira (Malta 1994) done at the Malta ESC 2026 Interview with Aidan (Malta 2026) done at the Malta ESC 2026  Eurovision Spotlight: The Magical Letter Game - Letter D with Alasdair Rendall Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update Eurovision and Junior Eurovision with Alain Forrotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests       Bonnie Tyler  (08 Jun 1951 - 07 Jul 2026)   Tribute to Bonnie Tyler (United Kingdom 2013):  Shortly after last week's edition of Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience came off air on 08 Jul 2026 the Eurovision Community received the sad news that Bonnie Tyler suddenly passed away after a short illness while in Portugal. Bonnie Tyler represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013 coming 19th with the song "Believe in me".  Bonnie Tyler had six hits that made the Top 40 charts in the UK and around the world, such as "Lost in France" (9, 1976), "More than a Lover" (27, 1977), "It's a Heartache" (4, 1977), "Married Men" (35, 1979) and "Holding out for a Hero" (2, 1985) among others. But her biggest worldwide hit was "Total Eclipse of the Heart" which reached Number 1 in Feb 1983 which even was covered by Eurovision Royalty Dame Nicki French in 1995 when her cover of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" came 5th in the UK Charts. Nicki French represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2000 with the song "Don't play that song again" coming 16th. Due to the sad news of Bonnie's passing away Radio International broadcasts a special tribute on the show this week showcasing her amazing career including her time at the Eurovision Song Contest. Malta's Eurovision Legends: Claudette Pace, Julie, Kurt Calleja, Moira Delia (Host),  Aidan, Moira Strafaze, Ludwig Galea, Olivia Lewis    Interviews with the Eurovision Legends of Malta:  On 10 Jan 2026 the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 took place earlier in the Malta Fairs and Convention Centre (MFCC) in Ta'Qali, Malta. Aidan won this contest and represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna with the song "Bella" coming 18th. In the afternoon of the Grand Final in Malta a Red Carpet Media Event took place and former Maltese Eurovision personalities also appeared and Radio International's JP took the chance and have chats with as many of the Maltese Eurovision Legends such as Claudette Pace (Malta 2000) - "Desire", Julie and Ludwig (Malta 2004) "On again...Off again", Moira of Chris and Moira (Malta 1994) "More than Love", Kurt Calleja (Malta 2012) "This is the Night", Olivia Lewis (Malta 2007) "Vertigo", Aidan (Malta 2026) and Show Host Moira Delia, just to mention a few. Listen to some of the interviews on the show this week and more to come.      The Eurovision Spotlight - The Magic Letter Game: As summer has officially arrived on the northern hemisphere of the globe it means that it is also time for the summer feature for the next few weeks. The summer feature is the Magic Letter Game involving Eurovision Songs which you will be presented by the Radio International Team of Experts :). Alasdair Rendall continues the summer series and will explain the Rules of the Game. :)   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

For millions of people, Eurovision is a cultural institution, and one of the biggest live television events on Earth. But for many Americans, it remains a complete mystery. In this episode, producer Andrew Anderson takes Dallas and Grace on a joyful crash course through the history, music, controversies, and glorious absurdity of the Eurovision Song Contest. Along the way, they discover which music superstars got their start in Eurovision, how receiving “nul points” can ruin or launch a career, and what this competition reveals about Europe itself. Featuring “Doctor Eurovision” Paul Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed this week's show? Don't worry – you can now listen again whenever it suits you! On this week's Eurovision Showcase with Ciaran Urry-Tuttiett, you'll hear:

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.   AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with Satoshi (Moldova 2026) done at Eurovision 2026, Vienna by Alain Forrotti Interview with Daniel Zizka (Czechia 2026) in Vienna by Johannes Eurovision Spotlight: The Magical Letter Game with Ross Bennett Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  National Final Update Eurovision and Junior Eurovision with Alain Forrotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests      Daniel Zizka (Czechia 2026) with Johannes   Interview with Daniel Zizka (Czechia 2026): Czechia or in that time still called The Czech Republic debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2007 with their best result in 2018 when Mikolas Josef came 6th with the song "Lie to me". Czechia took part 15 times in only six qualifications for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest. In 2026, Czechia sent in young Daniel Zizka who very powerful performed the song "Crossroads" reaching Number 16 in the Grand Final. Radio International's Newsman Johannes had the pleasure in meeting Daniel for an interview which you can hear on the show this week.      Satoshi (Moldova 2026) with JP Interview with Satoshi (Moldova 2026):  After a year's break Moldova came back with a bundle of energy to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with Satoshi and the song "Viva Moldova" which in fact opened up the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 being the first song in Semi Final , successfully qualified for the Grand Final where it ended up at Number 8 with 226 points. Alain Forrotti had the pleasure of meeting Satoshi during the first rehearsal week in Vienna, Austria and interviewed the singer which you can hear on the show this week.      The Eurovision Spotlight - The Magic Letter Game: As summer has officially arrived on the northern hemisphere of the globe it means that it is also time for the summer feature for the next few weeks. The summer feature is the Magic Letter Game involving Eurovision Songs which you will be presented by the Radio International Team of Experts :). Ross Bennett continues this brand new series and will explain the Rules of the Game. :)     Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more.     For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

The instantly-doomed Great American State Fair was supposed to bring together all 56 US states and territories. What if there was a song contest that did that? NBC tried it in 2022 and we watched it all. This episode pulls out some of the best bits from the first half of the series as we consider Eurovision's next attempt at expanding their brand in Asia later this year.

I veckans podd har Tobias blivit världsmästare!!!!Taylor Swift har gift sig i Madison Square Garden.Kanada kliver in i Eurovision Song Contest 2027.Ska AI få hjälpa oss att hitta dejter i framtiden?Till sist listar vi tre gånger vi har varit modiga den sista tiden.Nu kör vi!kontakt: hello@poddagency.comI säng med Tobias & Gabriel produceras av Poddagency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Eurovision Song Contest is famous for bringing us major musical artists, plus healthy doses of kitsch -- and politics. Now Canada is joining the competition next year. But what does it mean for another non-European nation to take part? And what can Canadians expect from the wildly popular competition? Guest host Catherine Culled talks to Karen Fricker, of Brock University, and William Lee Adams, a culture reporter at the BBC who also runs a Eurovision YouTube channel.

Der große Content-Rundumschlag! Vor Werbetreibenden, Media-Agenturen und Journalisten präsentierten die Vermarkter der großen Sendergruppen in Deutschland auf dem Screenforce Festival den Ausblick auf die Programme 2026/2027. Herr Körber hat die Screenings verfolgt und berichtet über die Bühnenperformances und die vorgestellten Highlights der neuen Saison von RTL Deutschland, Sky, ProSiebenSat.1 sowie Warner Bros. Discovery und Disney. In den Pipelines der Sender und Streamer: Viel Live-Sport, bewährte Shows und Marken, mehr Reality und hier und da ein paar Überraschungen. Außerdem: Prime Video veranstaltet bald ein extremes Minigolf-Turnier und der Eurovision Song Contest wird um ein Teilnehmerland reicher … FERNSEHEN 00:09:51 | Screenforce-Screening RTL und Sky: Gladiatoren, „Verräter“-Cast, Jungfrauen-Reality und jede Menge Sport 00:34:19 | Screenforce-Screening ProSiebenSat.1: Dschungel-Divas, Urlaub mit Joko & Klaas und Hold-Comeback 00:47:09 | Screenforce-Screening RTLzwei: Neues erotisches Ich, Ackern auf der Alp und Imbisshelden 00:51:22 | Screenforce-Screening Warner Bros. Discovery: „Star Trek“-Geburtstag bei Tele 5, Feuerwache auf DMAX 00:52:48 | Screenforce-Screening Disney: Rebranding für den Disney Channel 00:58:17 | Prime Video kündigt Extrem-Minigolf und Comedy-Adventskalender an 01:02:14 | Kanada wird neues ESC-Land WEIDENGEFLÜSTER 01:03:58 | Viehdback zu Folge 530 01:28:44 | Danke für Euren Support und Hinweis Affiliate FILM 01:35:46 | Kino-Charts & -Starts 01:41:36 | Heimkino 01:49:33 | „Star Wars”-News der Woche QUOTENTIPP 01:53:09 | Letztes Mal: „FIFA WM 2026: Ecuador – Deutschland“ (Donnerstag, 25. Juni 2026, 22:00 Uhr, Das Erste) 01:55:21 | Dieses Mal: „Richter Alexander Hold“ (Donnerstag, 9. Juli 2026, 10:00 Uhr, SAT.1) Alle Wortbeiträge dieser Folge sind eigene Meinungen – teils satirisch – oder Kommentare.

Alberta has formally proposed a pipeline to the southwest coast of British Columbia, in partnership with the federal government and a private company. The Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz and CBC's Anis Heydari join guest host Kate McKenna to discuss pipeline politics, the CUSMA deadline that came and went, and (of course!) Canada joining the Eurovision Song Contest. Plus, as the political barbecue season gets underway, The House's Jennifer Chevalier kicks off The House's summer series on food security with a documentary exploring the high cost of beef. A rancher explains why despite good cattle prices now it's hard to have confidence in the future, a chef wonders why interprovincial trade barriers make it so hard to buy local meat, and a meat packer shows us around his abattoir and explains why he's tapping into a government program that would help him ship meat to Canada's north. This episode features the voices of:Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter with The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureauAnis Heydari, CBC News business reporterKevin Grier, beef & cattle market analystBrenda Rosadiuk, cattle rancher at Rosadiuk RanchesTyler Fulton, president of the Canadian Cattle AssociationCalvin Vaags, CEO of True North FoodsLewis Robinson, owner of La Petite Primerose restaurantSarah Berger Richardson, food law professor at the University of OttawaMichael Coteau, Liberal MP & chair of the House of Commons agriculture committeeEric Patenaude, owner of Henderson's Meats and Abattoir

After a few years of rumours and gossip, we finally have official confirmation that Canada will be joining the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027. With the North American nation debuting in next year's contest, we find out why they were welcomed into the family from Eurovision Director Martin Green.We learn when those discussions with Canadian broadcaster CBC first began, how their EBU membership is about far more than the song contest, and what happens if they were to win the competition and therefore the right to host the following year's contest.Click this link to sign up to The Euro Trip + on Patreon for just £4.99 a month.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brand-new, number-crunching comedy quiz for Radio 4 hosted by presenter, comedian and YouTuber Max Fosh. In the Every Answer Counts round, players must solve general knowledge equations such as adding the number of US Supreme Court justices to the number of Strictly Come Dancing judges. In Bestimate Guesstimate, players must calculate how many eggs Nigella Lawson would need to make a Yorkshire pudding for everyone in Yorkshire, and how much it would cost Lou Bega to send a Valentine's card to all of the women named in Mambo No. 5. In Twenty-One – the quizzing equivalent of blackjack – players must try and build a winning hand using countries and the number of times they have won the Eurovision Song Contest. Presenter: Max Fosh Writers: Benjamin Sutton, James Trickey and James Rawson Line Producer: Natascha McQueen Assistant Producer: James Rawson Producer: Benjamin Sutton Executive Producers: Simon Urwin and Kitty Walshe A QITV production for BBC Radio 4

July 1st is Canada Day, so we're celebrating Canadian artists who have graced the Eurovision Song Contest stage with one very notable exception. But we needed an expert in all things Eurovision AND all things Canada, so we had to bring in Alex of ESC101, a Eurovision history podcast, to help us out. We take a look at noteworthy neighbors to the north throughout the years at ESC. Jeremy's just waiting for the cartoons to come back, Dimitry is counting his squats, Alex laments the quality of Canadian staging across four countries, and Oscar says, "Watatatow!" Listen to ESC101 here: https://esc101podcast.wordpress.com/ Watch the performances from this week's episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLV0OZn5fvE&list=PLd2EbKTi9fyWMjpr7ULqTlqFSQCH-bgAP&pp=0gcJCeECOCosWNinsAgC This week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65xbCdyB2239g5rLyuGhqE Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joineurovangelistsEurovangelists is an American Eurovision podcast, made in the US for Eurovision fans worldwide. The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

Harper Steele talks about transitioning and the differences in how she experiences the world as a woman and how the world experiences her.  The differences in parenting, writing, and comedy. Trying to fight off who she really was for years. Her fears of being judged.  How finding her true self saved her life. How road trips are different. How being macho was an odd priority before. How that reflected her comedy. How a teacher started her writing. How the movie “Will & Harper” has affected other transpeople and how she has been mostly accepted by the world and completely accepted by her friends. Her love of thrift stores and vinyl records.  And our mutual love of The Eurovision Song Contest.  Bio: Harper Steele is a comedy writer who launched her career in 1995 at the renowned show "Saturday Night Live." For over thirteen years, she served the show in various capacities, eventually ascending to the position of head writer for four years. This period of her career was marked with a notable achievement, with Steele earning a Primetime Emmy Award in 2002. Following this, her creativity found a new platform at Funny or Die, where she assumed the role of creative director. Steele's writing prowess was not limited to television, as she contributed to the scripts of several films, including "Casa de mi padre," "The Ladies Man," and "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga." Alongside her writing career, she also served as an executive producer of HBO's "Funny or Die Presents." Her multifaceted career in comedy writing and production was depicted in the 2024 Netflix documentary "Will & Harper," which also explored Steele's gender transition and its impact on her friendship with longtime friend and collaborator Will Ferrell. The documentary "Will & Harper" received critical acclaim, premiering at the 40th Sundance Film Festival in January 2024 and earning a nomination for a People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. Steele's comedic and political viewpoints, often referred to as "purple-haired woke," advocate for humor as a catalyst for positive change. Such viewpoints have earned her accolades within her industry circles, with Jimmy Fallon describing Steele as "one of the funniest people I think I've ever met in my lifetime."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scopitone was a video jukebox from the 1960s that featured short clips that could be considered proto-music videos. Ben discusses the history, production, and cultural impact of the medium while Mike delights in the off-model nature of the content.

Some songs don't just define a decade — they instantly improve your mood the second they begin playing. Few tracks from the MTV era carry that kind of joyful energy quite like Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves. This week on the Stuck in the '80s Podcast, Steve sits down with frontwoman Katrina Leskanich for a lively conversation about music, touring and the remarkable twists and turns of her career. The episode begins with Katrina reflecting on her experiences aboard The 80s Cruise, where she not only performed for fans of the MTV generation but also hosted one of the ship's beloved trivia competitions. Spearsy and Katrina discuss the uniquely emotional atmosphere of the cruise, where artists and fans reconnect through the shared soundtrack of their youth. Along the way, Katrina revisits the creation of Walking on Sunshine and reflects on recording with legendary producer Scott Litt at the famous Power Station studio in New York. The conversation explores how the band evolved from London's gritty club scene into international pop success during the height of the MTV era. Katrina also discusses the dramatic transition from struggling musician to major-label artist after signing with Capitol Records and the strange realities of navigating the music industry during the 1980s. Like many artists from the era, she experienced both the excitement and pressure of sudden mainstream success. The interview also revisits Katrina's surprising second chapter as a Eurovision champion after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1997 with Love Shine a Light — a career milestone that helped launch her solo career and introduced her music to an entirely new international audience. Toward the end of the episode, Spearsy and Katrina discuss her upcoming appearances on the Lost 80's Live tour and why audiences continue responding so emotionally to the music of the 1980s. Like many great Stuck in the '80s interviews, the conversation becomes less about nostalgia itself and more about the joy, connection and shared memories these songs continue creating decades later. If you love new wave, MTV nostalgia, unforgettable one-hit wonders that deserved to be much bigger and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most uplifting voices of the decade, this episode belongs in your playlist. The Stuck in the '80s Podcast has spent nearly 20 years celebrating the music, movies, television and pop culture of the greatest decade ever. Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, exclusive livestream hangouts, behind-the-scenes content and merch for longtime listeners. And don't forget: Spearsy and Brad will once again be part of The 80s Cruise, the ultimate floating celebration of '80s music and nostalgia. Use promo code STUCK when booking your cabin to receive up to $250 in onboard cabin credit while sailing with fellow Gen X fans and enjoying performances and appearances from many of the decade's biggest artists. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam and Ethan wrap up their recap of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest with a bangaranger of an episode! Song list: https://rebrand.ly/p525zbe

Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron try to make sense of why long-time allies and fellow-travelers of former Alternate Prime Minister and former IDF Chief-of-Staff Benny Gantz have lately left the Blue & White Party, wondering if it is the man or what he stands for. Then they are joined by special guest star Rabbi Joe Wolfson of JLIC-TLV to try and make sense of the many secular and egalitarian Tikkunei Leil Shavuot, all night sessions of study, song, discussion and meditation that have become so popular over the past years asking, what exactly are those things about? For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Everyone said no one would ever vote for Noam Bettan, the Israeli singing in the Eurovision Song Contest, yet he finished in second place. How? Why? Plus the changing face of Shavuot over the years and a few things that moved us over the week. And some great new music.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Political correspondent Ariela Karmel and reporter Amy Spiro join host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. It's been an intensive week for lawmakers, reports Karmel, as the government begins dissolving the Knesset to trigger earlier elections and accelerates several controversial pieces of legislation. Karmel discusses the attorney general bill, a final effort by the right-leaning coalition to remove what remains of the only checks and balances on executive power in Israel. Another element of the attorney general legislation is intended to allow elected officials to operate with less scrutiny, says Karmel, making it more difficult to open investigations or indictments against a prime minister or cabinet members. After singer Noam Bettan garnered second place in the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night, Spiro discusses the surprising result, given the intensive politics behind the competition, with several countries that dropped out of the contest in protest of Israel's participation. If Bettan had won first place, Spiro notes that it would have complicated decisions about having Israel host the Eurovision next year, but notes that the song contest has survived other wars, boycotts and geopolitical dramas. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: MKs vote to advance bills splitting and weakening role of AG, making it harder to indict PM New bill aims to make it harder to indict senior officials, including PM, ministers Smotrich attacks AG, rule of law in dramatic Knesset committee hearing Defying predictions, Eurovision juries gave Israel a boost amid voting reforms Israel’s Noam Bettan finishes second at Eurovision as Bulgaria takes the win Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Yitzchak Ledee. IMAGE: Political correspondent Ariela Karmel joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's Daily Briefing. (ToI)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After pageantry and flattery in Beijing this week, Presidents Trump and Xi are hailing a new era of the America-China relationship. But stumbling blocks remain - from tech and trade deals to the war in Iran. China expert Rush Doshi served in President Biden's National Security Council and he joins the show to discuss all the details from this historic summit. Then, what went wrong in Israel? That's the question author and leading genocide scholar Omer Bartov seeks to answer in his new book. He joins Christiane to trace the origin story of Israel, to the war in Gaza, to its present-day popularity crisis. Plus, as tech giants join Trump in China, back home in America they are seeking the key to immortality. Tech journalist Kara Swisher explores this in her new CNN series "Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever." And from the archives, a look back at the long fight for freedom in Iran. Christiane's report from Tehran, where young Iranians risked brutal punishments to go to parties. And finally, when politics meets pop. We explain how this year's Eurovision Song Contest is causing controversy as Israel gears up to compete in Saturday's 70th Grand final. Air date: May 16, 2026 Guests: Rush Doshi Omer Bartov Kara Swisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cape Verde will hold elections on Sunday with two candidates for prime minister who offer the classic choice between change or continuity. Also, the Eurovision Song Contest celebrates its 70th anniversary, but the event is overshadowed by controversy as five nations boycott over Israel's participation and alleged voter manipulation at last year's contest. And, Cuba's oil reserves have run dry, causing blackouts lasting more than 20 hours and widespread protests — the result of an ongoing US blockade of the island. Plus, one woman starts a relationship — with herself. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In 1980, Norway's entry to the Eurovision Song Contest included a traditional Sami joik song from the country's indigenous community. It was the first time joiking was heard by an international audience. The song was originally created by Mattis Haetta as part of a protest against the building of a dam in Finnmark, in northern Norway – which would have flooded traditional Sami reindeer herding routes and villages. Surya Elango speaks to Inga Haetta, the sister of Mattis.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Mattis Hætta on Eurovision 1980. Credit: Stein Dag Jensen/National Library of Norway)

China's leader Xi Jinping tells visiting US President Donald Trump that there could be conflict if their relationship is not managed properly. In a busy day of diplomacy in Beijing, Mr Trump said the two countries could enjoy greater prosperity and co-operation. Also in this podcast: Ukraine says Russia continues to launch drones on its territory. A senior minister resigns in Britain - throwing the prime minister's future into further doubt. There have been protests in Cuba over the economic crisis. And Israel's entrant in this year Eurovision Song Contest talks about the controversy surrounding his participation.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

President Trump is travelling to Beijing, on the first trip to China by a US leader since he last went there in 2017. The main focus of his highly significant talks with Xi Jinping will be the tense trade relationship between the two superpowers. President Trump said he would also have a "long chat" with President Xi about Iran. Also: we have the latest from the court battle between two of the biggest names in tech - Elon Musk and Sam Altman. How just one infusion of immune cells could suppress HIV for years. The viral video of a mafia-linked illegal horse race in Sicily - escorted by armed scooter riders - that's led police to seize the animals and launch an investigation. And Israel makes it through to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest, as five countries boycott the event over the war in Gaza. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukFILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

The flowers are blooming and the calendar says May. That can only mean one thing: the Eurovision Song Contest is upon us once again. This year, thirty-five countries face off to determine the best song that Europe and adjacent continents have to offer. However, the competition comes with a big asterisk: while Eurovision prides themselves on being “apolitical,” the inclusion of Israel in the competition has led to a massive boycott, and the nations of Ireland, Spain, Iceland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands all withdrawing their participation. These are very real concerns impacting the general tenor of the competition this year, and are worth deeply considering. Since  Eurovision is music news, and proves fundamental in discovering new sounds in global pop, as reporters, Nate, Charlie, and Reanna run down the top contenders according to bookmakers as of this recording. If you're not watching this year, you'll still know what's going on.  But if Eurovision isn't of interest, it's all good. At the end of the episode, Nate, Charlie, and Reanna also take some time to run down the current state of Switched On Pop bingo. Get your own bingo card here. Links: ⁠Newsletter⁠, ⁠YouTube Songs discussed: Céline Dion – Ne partez pas sans moi ABBA – Waterloo Joost – Europapa JJ – Wasted Love Delta Goodrem – Eclipse Søren Torpegaard Lund – Før Vi Går Hjem Ariana Grande – One Last Time Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper – Shallow Akylas – Ferto Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha Linda Lampenius, Pete Parkkonen – Liekinheitin Windows95man – No Rules Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME DARA – Bangaranga Alexandra Cǎpitǎnescu – Choke Me Satoshi – Viva, Moldova! PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson – Stateside Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're covering a long-time topic request for the contest that made ABBA and Celine Dion famous: The Eurovision Song Contest. Also, Tim recovers from a stomach bug, the latest in deciphering cat's brains, and a critique of the financial dynamics surrounding the Howard Stern Show's "Whack Pack."For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.