Pod it Away_Eurovision Podcast

Episode 40 is HERE — and Eurovision 2027 is officially in motion. 🎙️🇧🇬This week we have everything. The official numbers from Vienna 2026 are in — and we discuss everything about the 70th Eurovision Song Contest figures. And then there is Bulgaria. The EBU's own Director said it — there is no other case like it in the history of the contest. In the space of three days, the host city bidding process officially launched with Sofia and Burgas emerging as the favourites, Martin Green visited Bulgaria and handed over the official Welcome Pack, and the government organising committee held its first meeting. Bulgaria means business.We also look at Sanremo 2027 — dates confirmed, new host confirmed, and rumours of a dedicated Eurovision selection night. Azerbaijan's fans have launched a petition with over 1,300 signatures demanding a complete reform of the country's Eurovision selection process after four consecutive semi-final eliminations. And South Korea — an official announcement suggests the winner of the Asia Eurovision Song Contest could participate in Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. We discuss what that actually means and how excited we are about it.Numbers, preparations, petitions and K-pop — this one has it all. 🎶🇧🇬Listen and watch now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Episode 39 is HERE — and this week we have guests.Andreas and Hugo from Eurovision Hotspot join us for a very special conversation — and we have a lot to cover. We look back at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna: what worked, what didn't, and what Bangaranga's historic victory means for the contest going forward. We share our visions for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria — what we want to see, what we expect, and which storylines we'll be following closely as the new season begins. And of course — we talk about what are our plans as we head into a brand new Eurovision year.Four hosts. One shared passion for the greatest show on earth.Special guests, big conversations, and plenty of opinions — this one has it all. Listen and watch now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Episode 38 is HERE — and everybody wants to go to Bulgaria. 🎙️🇧🇬Vienna may be over, but the Eurovision 2027 story is already moving at full speed. This week we have a packed post-contest news roundup — and the theme is clear: more countries want in, and everyone has opinions.Kosovo has issued its strongest case yet for EBU membership, with RTK's Acting Director General writing directly to the EBU ahead of the Prague General Assembly on June 25 and 26 — where new membership categories could finally open the door. Slovakia was spotted in the Vienna press centre and their Director-General has confirmed publicly: they will return to Eurovision, sooner or later. The Netherlands situation is getting complicated — AVROTROS is still waiting for the EBU evaluation, but Omroep Max has now stepped forward and said: if AVROTROS won't go, we will.DARA has publicly invited Turkey to return to Eurovision — in neighbouring Bulgaria, where the cultural ties run deep and the timing could not be more perfect. Boy George has announced he wants to write the UK's entry for 2027 — and we have a lot of thoughts about that. And Bangaranga? Still conquering the world — number one in Germany for the first time since Euphoria in 2012, top five on Spotify Global, and over 20 million streams in its first week after the Grand Final.New countries, old friends, and one very iconic British pop legend — this one has it all. 🎶🇧🇬Listen and watch now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Episode 37 is HERE — and the Eurovision 2026 story is far from over. 🎙️📺🇧🇬Vienna may be done, but the drama? Absolutely not. This week we dive into everything that has happened since Saturday night — and there is a lot.First — the controversy that has been dominating the post-contest conversation. Videos emerged online of Russian singer Philipp Kirkorov claiming his team was involved in preparing DARA's winning stage production. Everyone directly involved has denied it. But the story is not going away — and we have thoughts.Then — Moldova. The Director General of TRM resigned following a massive public backlash over the Moldovan jury's decision to award only three points to Romania and zero points to Ukraine — while the Moldovan public gave Romania the maximum 12. One of the most striking jury vs televote splits we have ever seen, and it cost someone their job.We also look ahead to Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria — the host city race is already underway, with Sofia, Varna, Plovdiv and Burgas all in the running. Which city should get it?And the participation news is already flowing. North Macedonia and Luxembourg are confirmed for 2027. Hungary's new Prime Minister has signalled a possible return after six years away. And Belgium's VRT has warned it may not compete unless the EBU holds a direct vote on Israel's participation.Controversies, comebacks, and the first steps toward Bulgaria 2027 — this one has it all. 🎶🇧🇬Listen and watch now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Episode 36 is HERE — and this week we go beyond the results. 🎙️📺🇦🇹The semi-finals of Eurovision 2026 are done and dusted — but the numbers tell a story that goes way beyond who qualified and who didn't. This week we dive deep into the jury vs televote splits from both semi-finals, and what they reveal about how Europe — and the world — actually voted.Which countries were saved by the juries? Which ones rode the televote all the way through? Where did the two sets of scores completely disagree — and what does that tell us about what's coming in the Grand Final? We also look at the most unexpected results of both semi-finals — the entries that massively overperformed, the ones that should have been safe and weren't, and the fun facts that got lost in all the excitement of the live shows.Numbers, surprises, and plenty of analysis — this one has it all. 🎶🇦🇹Listen and watch now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved

Episode 35 is HERE — and Eurovision 2026 has its winner. 🎙️📺🇧🇬🇦🇹Bulgaria. DARA. Bangaranga. With 516 points, the biggest winning margin in Eurovision history — beating Alexander Rybak's legendary 169-point lead from Moscow 2009 — DARA has secured Bulgaria's first-ever Eurovision victory at the 70th edition of the contest. A country that returned after three years away, winning it all on their comeback. If that's not a Eurovision story, we don't know what is.We break down everything that happened on Saturday night in Vienna. The winner that dominated both the jury vote and the televote — the first time that's happened since Kyiv 2017. The final top 5: Bulgaria, Israel, Romania, Australia and Italy. The performances that delivered. The ones that didn't. The moments that will stay with us. And of course — Finland. The overwhelming favourite going in. So what happened?We also share what we loved, what we didn't, and our honest verdict on the 70th Eurovision Song Contest as a whole.Reactions, emotions, and a whole lot of Bangaranga — this one has it all. 🎶🇦🇹Listen and watch now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!*except for Eurovision week ;) 🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Episode 34 is HERE — and the Grand Final lineup is complete. 🎙️📺🇦🇹The Second Semi-Final of Eurovision 2026 is done — and Vienna now has its 26 finalists. Bulgaria, Ukraine, Norway, Australia, Romania, Malta, Cyprus, Albania, Denmark and Czechia are heading to Saturday. And Azerbaijan, Luxembourg, Armenia, Switzerland and Latvia are going home.Were we surprised? Absolutely. The second semi-final lived up to its reputation as the hardest one to call — and the results proved exactly why. Did our predictions hold up? You'll have to listen to find out. 😅We react to every qualifier, every elimination, and what the full Grand Final lineup means for Saturday night. With all 25 acts now confirmed — Finland, Greece, Belgium, Sweden, Moldova, Israel, Serbia, Croatia, Lithuania, Poland, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Norway, Australia, Romania, Malta, Cyprus, Albania, Denmark, Czechia, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and Austria — the real question is: who is winning Vienna?Second semi-final reactions, Grand Final predictions, and plenty of opinions — this one has it all. 🎶🇦🇹Listen and watch now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!*except for Eurovision week ;) 🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Episode 33 is HERE — and this one is special. This is our very first vidcast, and we are coming to you fresh off the First Semi-Final of Eurovision 2026. 🎙️📺🇦🇹Ten countries are through to Saturday's Grand Final. Five are going home. And we have a lot to say about all of it.Greece, Finland, Belgium, Sweden, Moldova, Israel, Serbia, Croatia, Lithuania and Poland — the Grand Final is taking shape. But were there surprises? Did our predictions hold up? And what does the Semi-Final 1 result tell us about Saturday night?We also react to the five countries that didn't make it through — Portugal, Georgia, Montenegro, Estonia and San Marino — and what their elimination means for the contest.First vidcast, first semi-final results, plenty of emotions — this one has it all. 🎶🇦🇹Watch and listen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!*except for Eurovision week ;) 🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Episode 32 is HERE — and this week, we are putting our reputations on the line. 🎙️🇦🇹Vienna is almost here. The semi-finals are days away. And it is time to make our predictions.We went through every single act in both semi-finals — one by one — and gave our honest verdict. Who is safe? Who is on the edge? And who, despite everything, is going home before Saturday?Semi-Final 1 was hard enough. But Semi-Final 2? That is a different beast entirely. With so many acts capable of qualifying and so little separating them, we went back and forth more times than we'd like to admit. Did anybody count how many asterisks are in this semi-final? Ten spots per semi-final. Twenty qualifiers total. And two people with very strong opinions about who gets them.Predictions, arguments, and plenty of doubt — this one has it all. 🎶Listen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Episode 31 is HERE — and this week, we're letting the data do the talking. 📊🎙️One month out from Vienna, we went back through 18 years of Eurovision history — from 2007 to 2025 — and asked the question every fan is thinking: do the betting odds actually mean anything?The answer? Yes. But not in the way you might expect.We break down the headline numbers — how often the favourite wins, how reliable the top five really is, and how many gate-crashers to expect on the night. We go year by year through the bookmakers' greatest hits and their most embarrassing failures — from Alexander Rybak's near-certain victory in 2009 to Conchita Wurst winning from sixteenth in the odds in 2014. And we run the numbers on Vienna 2026 — what history says should happen, what the pre-parties told us, and whether Finland's odds are as solid as they look.Numbers, history, and plenty of opinions — this one has it all. 🎶🇦🇹Listen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Episode 30 is HERE — and the pre-party era is officially over. Vienna is next. 🎙️We just got back from a packed weekend across London and Bucharest, and we have a lot to say. This week, we are sharing our full experience from three events in three days — LondonHagen across two nights, the Bucharest Pre-Party, and the crown jewel of the pre-party season, the London Eurovision Party 2026. 25 acts, one unforgettable night, and a headliner we had never heard live before: Look Mum No Computer, making his first ever pre-party appearance. Oh, and Boy George showed up and sang with Senhit. Just a normal Sunday.Which performances blew us away? Who surprised us? And who has moved in our estimations after seeing them live? We also have an exciting update from Vienna itself: stage construction at the Wiener Stadthalle is almost complete, and stand-in rehearsals are just around the corner. It's all becoming very real.Pre-parties, passion, and plenty of opinions — this one has it all. 🎶🇦🇹Listen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Episode 29 is HERE — and Vienna is calling louder than ever. 🎙️We just got back from Amsterdam, and we have feelings. This week, we are sharing our full experience from Eurovision in Concert 2026 — the biggest pre-party of the season, where 27 artists took to the stage at the AFAS Live Arena to give us a taste of what's coming in May. Which performances blew us away? Who surprised us? And who has us worried ahead of Vienna?We also dive into the latest Eurovision 2026 developments — from the exciting news about what awaits fans in the Austrian capital, including the Eurovision Village at Rathausplatz, the Eurofan House at the Wien Museum, and an expanded EuroClub lineup — to the hottest topic in the fandom right now: flags. New safety regulations mean that all flags brought into the Wiener Stadthalle must meet Austrian fire safety standards.Pre-parties, developments, and plenty of passion — this one has it all. 🎶🇦🇹Listen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Episode 28 is HERE — and Vienna is now closer than ever. 🎙️The semi-final running orders for Eurovision 2026 are officially set, and we are breaking down every single position. Who got lucky? Who didn't? And what does history tell us about which slots actually win?This week we are joined by a very special guest — Christos, a passionate eurofan and former Eurovision editor who has been following and writing about the contest for years. Together we dive deep into the statistics, the data from previous contests, and what the running order really means for each competing country. Which positions have historically produced the most qualifiers? Which acts are sitting in the danger zone? And who — based purely on their slot — do we think is heading to the Grand Final on the 16th of May?We also discuss Eurovision Asia — the exciting prospect of the contest expanding beyond Europe and Australia, and what it could mean for the future of the world's biggest music competition.Two semi-finals. Thirty countries. One running order that could change everything. 🎶🇦🇹Listen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media. New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Episode 27 is HERE — and this one is personal. 🎙️Vienna is just around the corner. The rehearsals haven't started yet. And before everything changes — before the staging, the LED walls, the key changes and the live vocals shift our opinions forever — we are locking in our Top 10s. Right here. Right now.Two hosts. Two lists. Some agreements, some very heated disagreements, and at least one entry that is going to surprise you completely.Who makes the cut? Who gets left out? And which song has us absolutely convinced it is going to win the whole thing?You'll have to listen to find out. 🎶🇦🇹And when you do — come find us on social media and tell us: do you agree with our Top 10s? Who would you swap out? Drop your own list in the comments — we want to see every single one of them. 👇Listen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media. New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Episode 26 is HERE — and this week, Vienna is no longer a dream. It is happening, it is spectacular, and after this episode you will be counting down the days.ORF have unveiled the full opening and interval act programme for all three live shows — and it is extraordinary. JJ returns as the Queen of the Night to open the Grand Final, blending Mozart with his own music alongside 40 dancers and acrobats. A 70-member choir tributes L'amour Est Bleu in Semi-Final 1. Victoria and Michael perform Wasted Love to open Semi-Final 2 — but not everything goes to plan. Parov Stelar brings electro-swing to the Grand Final interval. And César Sampson closes the voting period with a soulful rendition of Billy Joel's Vienna. In Vienna. We are not crying, you are crying.We also introduce Auri — the official mascot of Vienna 2026, a fluffy ambassador of unity and creativity who has a Eurovision-themed belt bag and we want it immediately. Austria's Cosmó has been drawn to perform 25th — last — in the Grand Final, and we discuss what that means for his chances on home soil.AND — we went to the Nordic Eurovision Party. In person. Both of us. Some acts completely changed our Vienna predictions. Some surprised us in ways we genuinely did not see coming. We are telling you everything.Vienna is calling. 🎶Listen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media. New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Episode 25 is HERE — and this week? The wait is finally OVER. Every single Eurovision 2026 song has now been released, and we are breaking them all down. Vienna, we are ready for you.Azerbaijan's Jiva has dropped "Just Go" — and it is exactly the kind of polished, confident pop that the country does so well. Czechia's Daniel Žižka brings us "Crossroads," the indie-pop gem that has been stuck in our heads since the second it dropped. Switzerland's Veronica Fusaro — 500 concerts, Glastonbury, opened for Mark Knopfler — is taking the beautifully intimate "Alice" to Semi-Final 2. And Armenia? Armenia have sent us "Paloma Rumba" by Simón, co-written by Rosa Linn herself, and it is the most fun we have had this entire season. Georgia's Bzikebi — Junior Eurovision 2008 WINNERS — have gone full circle and are taking "On Replay" to the senior Eurovision stage. The glow-up is REAL.We also cover Ukraine's LELÉKA dropping a revamped "Ridnym" that leans even harder into the bandura and the emotion, and Moldova's turning up the fire on "Viva Moldova."AND — we have a very special guest. Marina, a Greek eurofan, joins us this week to give her unfiltered reactions. She has opinions. She has passion. She cannot, however, do the Ferto choreography. We tried. It did not go well.Vienna is calling. 🎶Listen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media. New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Episode 24 is HERE — and it is an absolute BANGER of a week for Eurovision 2026. We are talking eleven countries, elevenstories, and more drama than a Eurovision Grand Final interval act. Strap in.Sweden has spoken — and they spoke LOUDLY. FELICIA wins Melodifestivalen 2026 with "My System" in a unanimous result, topping both the jury and the public vote. France has selected 17-year-old Monroe with "Regarde!" — and the bookmakers have already made them second favourites to win the whole contest. THE WHOLE CONTEST. Romania is bringing "Choke Me" to Vienna. Yes, really. And it'sdeeper than you think.San Marino has done something truly iconic - they're sending SENHIT BACK. The queen of Rotterdam 2021 is returning with"Superstar," and we are not calm about it. Poland has given Alicja Szemplińska her long-overdue Eurovision moment after COVID cancelled her 2020 dream. Portugal is going full folk soul with Bandidos do Cante and "Rosa". And the UK? The UK released LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER's song which is called "Eins, Zwei, Drei" and has PROMISED us the wildest performance in Eurovision history. We are obsessed. We also cover Israel's Noam Bettan releasing "Michelle," Montenegro's Tamara Živković dropping a revamped "Nova Zora", Azerbaijan announcing Jiva as their representative, and Czechia confirming Daniel Žižka for Vienna.Vienna is calling. 🎶Listen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media. New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

In Episode 23 of Pod it Away, Eurovision 2026 truly ignites — and two countries dominate the conversation.Finland sends a clear message after UMK 2026: they’re not just participating — they’re aiming for the trophy. We break down Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen’s televote landslide with “Liekinheitin,” analyse its jury potential, and ask the big question: could this be Finland’s winning year?Meanwhile, Australia enters the race with serious star power. SBS internally selected Delta Goodrem with “Eclipse,” officially making her the biggest name competing in Eurovision 2026 so far. We discuss what her experience, credibility and staging potential could mean for Vienna — and whether Australia just changed the dynamics of the competition.Italy delivered pure emotion at Sanremo 2026, where Sal Da Vinci triumphed with “Per sempre sì” — a classic, heartfelt entry that may or may not have completely stolen Kostas’ heart (no bias… allegedly).From Norway’s fresh new energy — with insights from George of Europe Corner — to Serbia’s bold metal statement, Germany’s carefully calculated reset, Lithuania’s ever-reliable staging intelligence and Bulgaria’s polished pop precision, we break down every angle of a Super Saturday that truly reshaped the race.Eurovision 2026 is no longer taking shape. It’s accelerating.Listen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter, drama, and eurofan energy guaranteed!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

In Episode 22 of Pod it Away, the Eurovision 2026 season continues to heat up — with the UK, Belgium, Austria, all revealing their representatives and shaping the line-up for Vienna.We start with a special guest segment featuring our favourite Eurovision experts, Chris and Willem from @ESCCymru, as they join the discussion on the UK’s LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER, Belgium’s ESSYLA with Dancing on the Ice, and Austria’s COSMÓ with Tanzschein. From electronic eccentricities to empowering anthems and dancefloor-ready tracks, our guests add insight, laughs, and eurofan perspectives to the mix.We then dive into Lithuania’s Eurovizija.LT 2026 and Germany’s Das deutsche Finale 2026, analysing all artists and songs in full and highlighting potential dark horses. Finally, Romania’s Selecția Națională 2026 gives us more contenders to watch, as we discuss standout entries and stage potential.From synth-heavy bops to icy anthems, quirky visuals, and powerhouse vocals, this episode is packed with insights, favourites, and early predictions for Eurovision 2026 — now with the added eurofan expertise of Chris and Willem!Listen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter, drama, and eurofan energy guaranteed!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

In Episode 21 of Pod it Away, the Eurovision 2026 season keeps accelerating — with national final winners crowned across Europe and the Vienna line-up taking serious shape.We break down Greece’s Sing for Greece 2026, where Akylas won the ticket to Vienna with “Ferto” after a competitive final featuring Good Job Nicky, Marseaux, Evangelia and more. We analyse the voting breakdown, jury vs public dynamics, and whether Greece has found a potential contender.In Denmark, Søren Torpegaard Lund emerged victorious at Melodi Grand Prix with “Før vi går hjem,” while Croatia selected Lelek and “Andromeda” through Dora 2026, hoping to return to the Grand Final.Latvia has also chosen its representative, with Atvara winning Supernova 2026 with “Ēnā,” aiming to continue the country’s qualification streak in Semi-Final 2.From there, we head to Estonia, where Vanilla Ninja made a powerful comeback by winning Eesti Laul 2026 with “Too Epic To Be True” — and we discuss what their Eurovision experience could mean for Semi-Final 1.We also take a closer look at Austria’s full national final line-up, highlighting our personal favourites and debating what kind of direction the host country might choose.Listen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Episode 20 is here — and Cyprus takes centre stage 🇨🇾🔥Antigoni has officially released “Jalla”, and we break down everything: the song, the first reactions, and what Sacha Jean-Baptiste’s staging could mean for Cyprus in Vienna 2026. Is this the entry that can make a real impact on the Eurovision stage?We also dive into:🇺🇦 Ukraine’s Vidbir 2026 winner Leléka with “Ridnym”🇷🇸 All 24 songs from Serbia’s Pesma za Evroviziju 26 — and our favourites🇵🇱 Poland’s Polskie Kwalifikacje 2026 entries and why only one really stood out to usPlus, this week’s Eurovision quiz and all the latest updates as the road to Vienna heats up.Press play and join the discussion — Eurovision 2026 is getting serious. 🎤✨Listen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

In Episode 19 of Pod it Away, we welcome a special guest from Bulgaria to break down all the latest Eurovision 2026 developments — and things get interesting. 👀We react to the reveal of the Vienna 2026 hosts, Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski, discuss the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour and its iconic lineup, and analyse Bulgaria’s big decision to send Dara to Eurovision — with her song set to be chosen in a three-song showdown.We also dive into Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2026 songs, including the return of Alexander Rybak, and share our early favourites.🎤 Vienna is taking shape🌍 Eurovision legends hit the road🇧🇬 Bulgaria locks in its artist🇳🇴 Rybak returnsListen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

Luxembourg has chosen its Eurovision 2026 representative — and the road to Vienna is officially heating up.In Episode 18 of Pod it Away, we break down Eva Marija’s victory at Luxembourg Song Contest 2026 and everything that happened in a spectacular night at Rockhal. We also react to Switzerland’s internal selection of Veronica Fusaro and Israel’s choice of Noam Bettan after the Hakohav Haba final.But that’s not all.We dive into the newly released lineups and songs from Finland’s UMK 2026, Denmark’s Melodi Grand Prix, and Portugal’s Festival da Canção, giving you our full reactions and revealing our personal favourites from each country. Who feels “ready for the big stage”? Which entries surprised us? And which songs are already sounding like serious contenders for Vienna?Plus, we end the episode with this week’s Eurovision quiz question — how well do you really know Luxembourg’s Eurovision history?The race to Eurovision 2026 is officially on.Press play and Pod it Away. 🎙️Listen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

In Episode 17 of Pod it Away, the Eurovision 2026 season is officially in full swing — with winners crowned, line-ups revealed, and major headlines shaking the fandom.We break down Moldova’s Selecția Națională win by Satoshi, Malta’s dramatic MESC 2026 final with Aidan taking the trophy, and Georgia’s surprise internal selection of Junior Eurovision winners Bzikebi. We also cover fresh updates from Finland, Poland, Germany and Ukraine, including format changes, artist reveals and first impressions of the competing songs.A big part of the episode is dedicated to Greece, as we take a deep dive into both semi-finals of the Greek national selection, analysing the songs, styles, strengths and potential standouts ahead of the live shows.We also look at the newly announced Eurovision Live Tour celebrating 70 years of the contest, discuss Conchita Wurst’s decision to step away from Eurovision, and confirm why there will be no new debut countries at Eurovision 2026.🎶 National finals delivering results🇬🇷 Greek selection under the microscope🌍 Eurovision history meets the futureListen now on all major platforms and join the conversation on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

In Episode 16 of Pod it Away, the road to Eurovision 2026 takes its first real shape as the semi-final allocation draw sets the stage for the battle ahead.We break down which countries landed in the most competitive semi-finals, who got a smoother path to the Grand Final, and why this draw could already make or break some qualification hopes.We also head to Croatia to spotlight some of the most talked-about songs in this year’s national final, from mystical Balkan anthems to club-ready bops.Plus, we dive into France’s growing rumor storm over who might represent the country in Vienna, discuss the speculation around Alexander Rybak possibly returning for Norway, and look at the first big names linked to Denmark’s Melodi Grand Prix 2026.🎲 The semi-finals are set🇭🇷 Croatia brings the drama🇫🇷 France fuels the rumors🎤 And Eurovision season is officially heating upListen now on all digital platforms and let us know your favourites on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!🎉 Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab. All rights reserved.

In Episode 15 of Pod it Away, we dive into the latest developments as Greece, Malta and Bulgaria step into the Eurovision 2026 race.We take a closer look at the artists competing in Greece’s national selection, break down the songs of MESC 2026 in Malta, and explain in detail how Bulgaria’s three-stage national selection will work — from artist selection to the final song reveal.We also talk about the Eurovision Awards results and the ESC Top 250 results.🎤 National finals are rolling out🎶 New songs are here💬 And the debate is just getting startedListen now on all digital platforms and let us know your favourites on social media.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues! 🎉Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab.All rights reserved.

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 🎧🎶 Listen now on all major platforms.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues! 🎉Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab.All rights reserved.

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.🎶 Listen now on all major platforms.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues! 🎉Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab.All rights reserved.

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.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues! 🎉Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab.All rights reserved.

Episode 11: A Pivotal Week for Eurovision — EBU Decisions, Withdrawals & 2026 National FinalsIn 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 2026We close with our new weekly quiz — can you guess this week’s answer?Follow us on all platforms, send us your thoughts, and join the conversation.Eurovision 2026 is already shaping up to be big.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues! 🎉Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab.All rights reserved.

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. 🎧✨New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues! 🎉Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab.All rights reserved.

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.Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and X for extra JESC content — polls, rankings, behind-the-scenes reactions — and don’t forget to Pod It Away! 💫🎙️New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues! 🎉Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab.All rights reserved.

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 SelectionFresh clarity from Bulgaria as new details emerge about how their selection will work this year Portugal – Festival da CançãoFresh updates, confirmed information, and why Portugal might be cooking something special for 2026.Lithuania’s National FinalFormat updates, timelines, and early noise around potential frontrunners.🎶 OGAE Song Contest ResultsWho 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.Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and X for extra content, polls, and reactions — and don’t forget to Pod It Away! 🎙️✨New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues! 🎉Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab.All rights reserved.

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?New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues! 🎉Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab.All rights reserved.

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!New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues! 🎉Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab.All rights reserved.

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! 🎉Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab.All rights reserved.

The Eurovision 2026 season is officially in full swing — and this week, we’re taking you from the Balkans to Sweden for all the latest updates, rumours, and glittery chaos! 🌍✨Israel’s voting debate takes an unexpected twist as the decision gets postponed until the winter GA, while Greece gears up for a long-awaited national final — with a familiar TV face possibly making a comeback. Over in Cyprus, the rumours about who might represent the island are getting louder, and fans are already taking sides. We then head to the Balkans, where Albania reveals the full FiK 64 lineup and Montenegro confirms its Montesong finalists, bringing a mix of seasoned voices and new talents. There’s also talk about Bulgaria’s potential Eurovision return — could it really happen this time? In Italy, Carlo Conti says arrivederci to hosting duties, closing a memorable chapter for Sanremo. And finally, we land in Sweden, where the first Melodifestivalen 2026 rumours are flying — and this time, it’s all about Sanna Nielsen possibly stepping back into the spotlight!🎤Your midweek Eurovision fix is here — packed with news, laughs, and plenty of fan energy.Because no matter the month, the Eurovision rollercoaster never stops! 💃New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues! 🎉Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab.All rights reserved.

Eurovision 2026 is officially underway — and Pod It Away is here for it! 🌍✨In this week’s episode, we dive into all the latest national selection updates:Montenegro’s Montesong sets its final,Latvia’s Supernova breaks records with 124 submissions,San Marino revamps its format,Spain’s Benidorm Fest teases its artist reveal,and the Nordics are literally meeting in Reykjavík to talk Eurovision politics.We also unpack Germany’s potential withdrawal if Israel is excluded, celebrate Sweden’s win at the OGAE Second Chance Contest, and break down Finland’s mysterious UMK 2026 hints — with our own realistic artist predictions. 👀🎤Plus, we reveal last week’s quiz answer and of course, there’s a brand-new quiz waiting at the end.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues! 🎉Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab.All rights reserved.

The road to Eurovision 2026 has officially begun — and we’re taking you straight to Vienna! 🎶In this episode, we reveal which cities were in the running to host, how Vienna won the bid, and what we know so far about next year’s contest.We’ll talk about the brand-new logo and stage design, early updates from the participating countries, and what’s changing (or maybe not!) with the voting system this year. 🗳️✨Of course, we also reveal the answer to last week’s quiz, and challenge you with a brand-new Eurovision question to test your fan credentials! 🎤Whether you’re already planning your trip to Vienna or just here for the glitter and gossip, this episode has all the sparkle you need.New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues! 🎉Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab.All rights reserved.

Welcome to the very first episode of Pod It Away! 🎉In our premiere, we introduce ourselves and share what this brand-new podcast is all about: Eurovision music, drama, glitter, and the amazing fan community.We take you back to Basel for Eurovision 2025 — talking about Austria’s big win, what we loved, what we didn’t, and how fans experienced this year’s contest both inside the arena and online. 🌍✨Plus, we kick things off with our first Eurovision Quiz, because what’s Eurovision without a little trivia fun? 🎤Whether you’re a die-hard Eurovision fan or just getting into the contest, this is your new weekly home for flags, songs, drama, and glitter.Pod It Away starts here! 🚀Music provided by Achilleas Kalantzis / Suncord Audiolab.All rights reserved.