Episode 87: Post Semifinal 2026 Chat: Bloodbath in the Semis

Eurovision 2026 Semifinal 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy510SZZDw4 Eurovision 2026 Semifinal 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeLS4psFNqQ The Eurovision semi-final bloodbath has concluded and morale is low. In this emergency reaction episode, we immediately unpack the chaos of Semi-Final 2: the shock non-qualifiers, the songs we think Europe got catastrophically wrong, and whether this year’s Grand Final is shaping up to be iconic… or weirdly mid. Topics include: The entries we’re genuinely devastated to lose Why some performances connected instantly while others felt strangely airless Poland’s staging and vocals Whether Finland is now inevitable The “cargo shorts” epidemic Eurovision production, presenters, and the return of deeply questionable disco tailoring Moldova as chaos candidate The songs we think people will still remember in three years Why Eurovision fans may actually be masochists Featuring strong opinions on: Eurovision Song Contest 2026, Poland, Finland, Moldova, Ukraine, Greece, Australia, and several songs we’re still actively grieving. If your favourite got flattened in the semis: condolences. We’re suffering together.