Look for any podcast host, guest or anyone
Showing episodes and shows of

Benjamin Windibank

Shows

Vote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastWe Have A Running Order | Eurovision 2025Jack takes a look back on the qualifiers of the second semi final and our running order for Saturday's Grand Final.2025-05-1611 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastWe Have TEN QUALIFIERS from Semi 1 | Eurovision 2025Jack and Callum take a look at the fallout from the first Semi Final of Eurovision 2025 and the ten qualifiers making it to Saturday's Grand Final.2025-05-1409 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastIntervals, Accreditations And The Legacy of ASC | Eurovision 2025Benjamin introduces new additions to the team, Jack and Callum, who look at the EBU's approach to press accreditations this year, just how Eurovision might be influenced by the American Song Contest, of all things, and all the latest news before we get to Basel!2025-04-3021 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastWhy Have The EBU Banned Pride Flags? | Eurovision 2025Benjamin takes a look at the recent announcement that Pride flags, EU flags and flags of any country artists specifically are not representing have been banned by the EBU at Eurovision 2025.2025-04-2509 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast...And We Have Our 37 | Eurovision 2025Benjamin takes you through the runners and riders of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest as our 37 songs and artists go forth to Basel.2025-03-1914 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastWhat To Expect At Melodifestivalen 2025 | Eurovision 2025Benjamin guides you through an exclusive preview of Melodifestivalen 2025, which kicks off this Saturday! He also recaps all the latest Eurovision Song Contest news from across the continent.2025-01-2910 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastAlbania Take Us To Song 2 & Polish National Final News | Eurovision 2025Benjamin and Tadeusz take a look at all this month's latest news as National Final goes into full throttle speed toward Basel. We have a song from Albania, another artist announcement, plenty of National Final songs and artists, as well as an analysis from Tadeusz on Poland's national final line-up for 2025.2025-01-1606 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastWe Have A New Song #1 & it's Adonxs For Czechia! | Eurovision 2025Benjamin, and guest host June, break down the latest news from Montenegro, as they give us a new Song #1 for Eurovision 2025, as well as the announcement from Czechia that Adonxs will represent them in Basel.2024-12-1408 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastAll About Sanremo 2025Benjamin takes a look at the latest news and updates from the Ariston as we take an in-depth look at Festival di Sanremo 2025!2024-12-0709 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastMontenegro Give Us Song #1 | Eurovision 2025Montenegro are back and they've given us the first song of the Eurovision 2025 season! It's called "Clickbait" and by the group "NeonoeN". We take a look at Montesong 2024 and the winner it's produced. We also catch you all up with some of the key ESC news you've missed since our last episode!2024-11-3006 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastLet's Bloom in Madrid! | Junior Eurovision 2024Tadeusz Cisłak and Benjamin Windibank guide you through all of RTVE and the EBU's latest announcements about the upcoming 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Madrid. We have a slogan, some theme art and seventeen participating countries!2024-09-0408 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastIt's Theo Evan for Cyprus! | Eurovision 2025Benjamin Windibank dives into our first artist for Eurovision 2025... Theo Evan for Cyprus! Theo Evan. We explore his background, music style, and what to expect from his performance in Basel. Is he a revelation in the making or just another poorly-produced dance act? 2024-09-0205 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastBasel Will Host Eurovision 2025!SRG SSR and the EBU have announced that Basel will host the 69th Eurovision Song Contest on 13, 15 and 17 May 2025! Benjamin Windibank gives you the lowdown on all this news as we kick off the Eurovision 2025 season.2024-08-3006 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastWho Will Be The New "ESC DIRECTOR"? | News Update (20 July 2024)Benjamin Windibank presents a look at the runners and riders who might be in with a shot at taking on the role of the EBU's new "ESC Director", the position replacing the old "Executive Supervisor", which in effect, has now been abolished. All of this follows a report that the EBU commissioned into the controversial events which took place at Eurovision 2024. Although they have repeatedly refused to publish this report in full, either publicly or to delegations, the report suggests that the EBU have failed in many ways, most notably when it comes to transparency. Ironic. 2024-07-2010 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastHow The Eurovision Song Contest Was Created | Podcast DocumentaryIn light of the Eurovision Song Contest returning to it's first-ever host nation, as Switzerland prepare to host next year, Benjamin Windibank presents an in-depth history on the creation of the Eurovision Song Contest and the events leading to it's first edition on 24 May 1956. In this illustrative documentary, he goes into the very detail of the history of the European Broadcasting Union, the origin of the Song Festival and the BBC's dirty trick which led directly to the commissioning of the Contest. 2024-07-1840 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastSwitzerland Win Eurovision 2024 | Malmö 2024 | Song Contest ReviewBenjamin and Tadeusz review the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 7th, 9th and 11th May at Malmö Arena. It saw Switzerland's Nemo take home the Grand Prix with their song "The Code". Amongst a sea of scandals and chaos, Benjamin and Tadeusz take a look at the winners and losers of the night, as well as SVT's fourth hosting this century. Please visit ⁠⁠bit.ly/EuroFansGive⁠⁠ to help support those affected by the actions of Israel in Gaza.2024-05-1928 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastThe Final Ten Qualifiers from Semi Final 2 | Aftershow | Eurovision 2024Tadeusz Cisłak takes you through all the action from the second Semi Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest 2024 just after broadcast. We have the final 10 finalists, a heap of interval acts and a fantastic show! Please visit ⁠bit.ly/EuroFansGive⁠ to help support those affected by the actions of Israel in Gaza.2024-05-1006 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastEverything You Need To Know About Semi Final 2 | Full Preview | Eurovision 2024Benjamin Windibank previews the second Semi Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest tonight! Based upon the 1st Dress Rehearsal and the Evening Preview preview for the show, Benjamin guides you through every aspect of it, telling you just what to expect. Please visit bit.ly/EuroFansGive to help support those affected by the actions of Israel in Gaza.2024-05-0917 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastThe Lowdown from Semi Final 1 | Aftershow | Eurovision 2024Tadeusz Cisłak takes you through all the action from the first Semi Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest 2024 just after broadcast. We have 10 new finalists, a heap of interval acts and a fantastic show!2024-05-0805 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastEverything You Need To Know About Semi Final 1 | Full Preview | Eurovision 2024Benjamin Windibank previews the first Semi Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest tonight! Based upon the 1st Dress Rehearsal and the Evening Preview preview for the show, Benjamin guides you through every aspect of it, telling you just what to expect.2024-05-0712 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastMangos, Kisses, Twins and MORE | Reviewing Eurovision 2024 | Automatic Qualifiers (Big 5 + Sweden)Benjamin and Tadeusz review the final six songs in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, as they look at the Automatic Qualifiers consisting of the Big 5 and Sweden. The following are just Benjamin and Tadeusz's brief thoughts which are subject to change. SONGS COVERED ⁠⁠⁠⁠👇⁠⁠⁠ 🇫🇷 France / Slimane - Mon amour 🇩🇪 Germany / ISAAK - Always On The Run 🇮🇹 Italy / Angelina Mango - La Noia 🇪🇸 Spain / Nebulossa - ZORRA 🇬🇧 United Kingdom / Olly Alexander - Dizzy 🇸🇪 Sweden / Marcus & Martinus - Unforgettable2024-05-0639 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Unforgettable" by Marcus and Martinus | Quickfire Review | Sweden at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Swedish entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Marus and Martinus will represent Sweden, on home soil, in Malmö with the song "Unforgettable". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-05-0509 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Dizzy" by Olly Alexander | Quickfire Review | United Kingdom at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the British entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Olly Alexander will represent the United Kingdom in Malmö with the song "Dizzy". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-05-0410 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Zorra" by Nebulossa | Quickfire Review | Spain at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Spanish entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Nebulossa will represent Spain in Malmö with the song "Zorra". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-05-0308 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"La Noia" by Angelina Mango | Quickfire Review | Italy at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Italian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Angelina Mango will represent Italy in Malmö with the song "La Noia". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-05-0209 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Always on the Run" by Isaak | Quickfire Review | Germany at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the German entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Isaak will represent Germany in Malmö with the song "Always on the Run". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-05-0107 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Mon Amour" by Slimane | Quickfire Review | France at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the French entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Slimane will represent France in Malmö with the song "Mon Amour". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-3007 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastFirefighters, Parties, Europapas and MORE | Reviewing Eurovision 2024 | Semi Final 2 (Songs 9-16)Benjamin and Tadeusz review the final seven songs in the second Semi Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. The following are just Benjamin and Tadeusz's brief thoughts which are subject to change. SONGS COVERED ⁠⁠⁠👇⁠⁠ 9 🇱🇻 Latvia / Dons - Hollow 10 🇸🇲 San Marino / MEGARA - 11:11 11 🇬🇪 Georgia / Nutsa Buzaladze - Firefighter 12 🇧🇪 Belgium / Mustii - Before The Party's Over 13 🇪🇪 Estonia / 5MIINUST x Puuluup - (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi 14 Please visit this site: ⁠bit.ly/EuroFansGive 15 🇳🇴 Norway / Gåte - Ulveham 16 🇳🇱 Netherlands / Joost Klein - Europapa2024-04-2943 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Europapa" by Joost Klein | Quickfire Review | Netherlands at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Dutch entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Joost Klein will represent the Netherlands in Malmö with the song "Europapa". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-2808 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Ulveham" by Gåte | Quickfire Review | Norway at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Norwegian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Gåte will represent Norway in Malmö with the song "Ulveham". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. Please visit this site: bit.ly/EuroFansGive2024-04-2707 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi" by 5miinust & Puuluup | Quickfire Review | Estonia at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Estonian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. 5miinust & Puuluup will represent Estonia in Malmö with the song "(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-2607 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Before the Party's Over" by Mustii | Quickfire Review | Belgium at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Belgian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Mustii will represent Belgium in Malmö with the song "Before the Party's Over". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-2507 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Firefighter" by Nutsa Buzaladze | Quickfire Review | Georgia at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Georgian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Nutsa Buzaladze will represent Georgia in Malmö with the song "Firefighter". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-2406 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"11:11" by Megara | Quickfire Review | San Marino at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Sammarinese entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Megara will represent San Marino in Malmö with the song "11:11". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-2307 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Hollow" by Dons | Quickfire Review | Latvia at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Latvian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Dons will represent Latvia in Malmö with the song "Hollow". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-2209 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastCodes, Pedestals, Raves and MORE | Reviewing Eurovision 2024 | Semi Final 2 (Songs 1-8)Benjamin and Tadeusz review the first eight songs in the second Semi Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. The following are just Benjamin and Tadeusz's brief thoughts which are subject to change. SONGS COVERED ⁠⁠👇⁠⁠ 1 🇲🇹 Malta / Sarah Bonnici - Loop 2 🇦🇱 Albania  / BESA - TITAN 3 🇬🇷 Greece / Marina Satti - ZARI 4 🇨🇭 Switzerland / Nemo - The Code 5 🇨🇿 Czechia / Aiko - Pedestal 6 🇦🇹 Austria / Kaleen - We Will Rave 7 🇩🇰 Denmark / SABA - SAND 8 🇦🇲 Armenia / LADANIVA - Jako2024-04-2152 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Jako" by Ladaniva | Quickfire Review | Armenia at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Armenian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Ladaniva will represent Armenia in Malmö with the song "Jako". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-2008 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Sand" by Saba | Quickfire Review | Denmark at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Danish entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Saba will represent Denmark in Malmö with the song "Sand". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-1908 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"We Will Rave" by Kaleen | Quickfire Review | Austria at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Austrian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Kaleen will represent Austria in Malmö with the song "We Will Rave". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-1809 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Pedestal" by Aiko | Quickfire Review | Czechia at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Czech entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Aiko will represent Czechia in Malmö with the song "Pedestal". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-1709 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"The Code" by Nemo | Quickfire Review | Switzerland at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Swiss entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Nemo will represent Switzerland in Malmö with the song "The Code". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-1608 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Zari" by Marina Satti | Quickfire Review | Greece at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Greek entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Marina Satti will represent Greece in Malmö with the song "Zari". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-1507 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"TiTAN" by Besa | Quickfire Review | Albania at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Albanian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Besa will represent Albania in Malmö with the song "TiTAN". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-1407 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Loop" by Sarah Bonnici | Quickfire Review | Malta at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Maltese entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Sarah Bonnici will represent Malta in Malmö with the song "Loop". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-1007 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastJaakko Oleander-Turja's Eurovision Journey | Exclusive InterviewBenjamin Windibank sits down for a virtual in-depth chat with Jaakko Oleander-Turja, who is the English Commentator for UMK (Finland's National Final) and works extensively on UMK's social media as well as throughout the preparations for Windows95man at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. We discuss topics including commentating on UMK, the Finnish postcard for Eurovision 2024 (which Jaakko directed), the joint-artist statement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, as well as Jaakko's own personal history with the Eurovision Song Contest over the years.2024-04-0940 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastReturnees, Rules, Fighters and MORE | Reviewing Eurovision 2024 | Semi Final 1 (Songs 8-15)Benjamin and Tadeusz review the final eight songs in the first Semi Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. The following are just Benjamin and Tadeusz's brief thoughts which are subject to change. SONGS COVERED ⁠👇⁠ 8 🇮🇸 Iceland / Hera Björk - Scared of Heights 9 🇸🇮 Slovenia  / Raiven - Veronika 10 🇫🇮 Finland / Windows95man - No Rules! 11 🇲🇩 Moldova / Natalia Barbu - In The Middle 12 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan / FAHREE feat. Ilkin Dovlatov - Özünlə Apar 13 🇦🇺 Australia / Electric Fields - One Milkali (One Blood) 14 🇵🇹 Portugal / iolanda - Grito 15 🇱🇺 Luxembourg / TALI - Fighter2024-04-081h 01Vote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Fighter" by Tali | Quickfire Review | Luxembourg at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Luxembourgeois entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Tali will represent Luxembourg in Malmö with the song "Fighter". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-0712 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Grito" by Iolanda | Quickfire Review | Portugal at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Australian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Iolanda will represent Portugal in Malmö with the song "Grito". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-0608 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"One Milkali (One Blood)" by Electric Fields | Quickfire Review | Australia at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Australian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Electric Fields will represent Australia in Malmö with the song "One Milkali (One Blood)". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-0509 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Özünlə Apar" by Fahree ft. Ilkin Dovlatov | Quickfire Review | Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Azerbaijani entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Fahree ft. Ilkin Dovlatov will represent Azerbaijan in Malmö with the song "Özünlə Apar". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-0408 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"In The Middle" by Natalia Barbu | Quickfire Review | Moldova at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Moldovan entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Natalia Barbu will represent Moldova in Malmö with the song "In The Middle". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-0310 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"No Rules!" by Windows95man | Quickfire Review | Finland at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Finnish entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Windows95man will represent Finland in Malmö with the song "No Rules!". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-0208 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Veronika" by Raiven | Quickfire Review | Slovenia at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Slovenian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Raiven will represent Slovenia in Malmö with the song "Veronika". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-04-0110 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Scared of Heights" by Hera Björk | Quickfire Review | Iceland at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Icelandic entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Hera Björk will represent Iceland in Malmö with the song "Scared of Heights". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-03-3107 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastLiars, Divas, Towers and MORE | Reviewing Eurovision 2024 | Semi Final 1 (Songs 1-7)Benjamin and Tadeusz review the first seven songs in the first Semi Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. The following are just Benjamin and Tadeusz's brief thoughts which are subject to change. SONGS COVERED 👇 1 🇨🇾 Cyprus / Silia Kapsis - Liar 2 🇷🇸 Serbia / TEYA DORA - RAMONDA 3 🇱🇹 Lithuania / Silvester Belt - Luktelk 4 🇮🇪 Ireland / Bambie Thug - Doomsday Blue 5 🇺🇦 Ukraine / alyona alyona & Jerry Heil - Teresa & Maria 6 🇵🇱 Poland / LUNA - The Tower 7 🇭🇷 Croatia / Baby Lasagna - Rim Tim Tagi Dim2024-03-2953 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Teresa and Maria" by Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil | Quickfire Review | Ukraine at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Ukrainian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil will represent Ukraine in Malmö with the song "Teresa and Maria". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-03-2107 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Ramonda" by Teya Dora | Quickfire Review | Serbia at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Serbian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Teya Dora will represent Serbia in Malmö with the song "Ramonda". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-03-2010 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"The Tower" by Luna | Quickfire Review | Poland at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Polish entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Luna will represent Poland in Malmö with the song "The Tower". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-03-1910 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Luktelk" by Silvester Belt | Quickfire Review | Lithuania at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Lithuanian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Silvester Belt will represent Lithuania in Malmö with the song "Luktelk". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-03-1808 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Doomsday Blue" by Bambie Thug | Quickfire Review | Ireland at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Irish entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Bambie Thug will represent Ireland in Malmö with the song "Doomsday Blue". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-03-1709 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Liar" by Silia Kapsis | Quickfire Review | Cyprus at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Cypriot entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Silia Kapsis will represent Cyprus in Malmö with the song "Liar". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-03-1607 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Rim Tim Tagi Dim" by Baby Lasagna | Quickfire Review | Croatia at Eurovision 2024Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Croatian entry for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Baby Lasagna will represent Croatia in Malmö with the song "Rim Tim Tagi Dim". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief thoughts which are subject to change. 2024-03-1511 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastPreviewing the Inevitable... | Melodifestivalen 2024 | Final | PreviewBenjamin Windibank previews the final of Melodifestivalen 2024 taking place on Saturday 9 March in Stockholm's Friends Arena. Remember to tune into SVT1 at 20:00 CET for the show!2024-03-0820 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastWhat Went Wrong With The Final Qualifying Round? | Melodifestivalen 2024 | Heat 5 | ReviewBenjamin Windibank looks back at the Fifth Heat of Melodifestivalen 2024, and final qualification round, taking place on Saturday 2 March in Karlstad. We also take a look at whether the new 'Final Qualification Round' worked and what could be done to fix it.2024-03-0426 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastDotter vs Danny | Melodifestivalen 2024 | Heat 4 | PreviewBenjamin Windibank previews the fourth Heat of Melodifestivalen 2024 taking place on Saturday 24 February in Eskilstuna's Stiga Sports Arena! Remember to tune into SVT1 at 20:00 CET for the show!2024-02-2315 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastWe Chat to Clara Klingenström! | Melodifestivalen 2024 | Heat 3 | PreviewBenjamin Windibank previews the third Heat of Melodifestivalen 2024 and speaks to Clara Klingenström who'll be performing in said heat taking place on Saturday 17 February in in Växjö! Remember to tune into SVT1 at 20:00 CET for the show!2024-02-1622 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastAll About Fröken Snusk! | Melodifestivalen 2024 | Heat 2 | PreviewBenjamin Windibank previews the second Heat of Melodifestivalen 2024, taking place on Saturday 10 February in the Scandinavium in Gothenburg! Remember to tune into SVT1 at 20:00 CET for the show!2024-02-0913 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastNu Kör Vi! | Melodifestivalen 2024 | Heat 1 | PreviewBenjamin Windibank previews the first Heat of Melodifestivalen 2024, taking place on Saturday 3 February in Malmö Arena! Remember to tune into SVT1 at 20:00 CET for the show!2024-02-0112 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Back To Life" by Stand Uniqu3 | Quickfire Review (United Kingdom at Junior Eurovision 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the British entry for the 21st Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Stand Uniqu3 will represent the United Kingdom in Nice with the song "Back To Life". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief initial thoughts which are subject to change. An abbreviated version of the podcast featured in 22 October's weekly News Update.2023-11-2407 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Hoiame Kokku" by Arhanna | Quickfire Review (Estonia at Junior Eurovision 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the debut Estonia entry for the 21st Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Arhanna will represent Estonia in Nice with the song "Hoiame Kokku". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief initial thoughts which are subject to change. An abbreviated version of the podcast featured in 22 October's weekly News Update.2023-11-2306 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Kaži Mi, Kaži Mi Koj" by Tamara Grujeska | Quickfire Review (North Macedonia at Junior Eurovision 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the North Macedonian entry for the 21st Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Tamara Grujeska will represent North Macedonia in Nice with the song "Kaži Mi, Kaži Mi Koj". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief initial thoughts which are subject to change. An abbreviated version of the podcast featured in 22 October's weekly News Update.2023-11-2205 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Over The Sky" by Anastasia & Ranina | Quickfire Review (Georgia at Junior Eurovision 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Georgian entry for the 21st Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Anastasia & Ranina will represent Georgia in Nice with the song "Over The Sky". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief initial thoughts which are subject to change. An abbreviated version of the podcast featured in 22 October's weekly News Update.2023-11-2106 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Stronger" by Yulan | Quickfire Review (Malta at Junior Eurovision 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Maltese entry for the 21st Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Yulan will represent Malta in Nice with the song "Stronger". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief initial thoughts which are subject to change. An abbreviated version of the podcast featured in 22 October's weekly News Update.2023-11-2006 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastIt's Marina Satti for Greece & Slimane for France | News Update (19 November 2023)Benjamin, with contributions from Tadeusz, discuss the latest Eurovision Song Contest news including National Final updates and some very interesting news about the ESC Slogan. Plus there's news about next week's Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Nice. Remember to check out our new "Quickfire Reviews" coming every day this week for Malta, Georgia, North Macedonia, Estonia, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Armenia.2023-11-1925 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastWho's Competing in FiK & MESC? | News Update (22 October 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz discuss the latest Eurovision Song Contest news including National Final updates from Albania, Malta, Slovenia and Lithuania. Plus there's Junior Eurovision news from Malta, Georgia, North Macedonia, Estonia, United Kingdom and Ireland. Remember to check out our new "Quickfire Reviews" coming later this week for Malta, Georgia, North Macedonia, Estonia and the United Kingdom.2023-10-2221 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Ohne Worte" by Fia | Quickfire Review (Germany at Junior Eurovision 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the German entry for the 21st Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Fia will represent Germany in Nice with the song "Ohne Worte". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief initial thoughts which are subject to change. An abbreviated version of the podcast featured in Sunday's weekly News Update.2023-10-2104 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Un Mondo Giusto" by Melissa & Ranya | Quickfire Review (Italy at Junior Eurovision 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Italian entry for the 21st Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Melissa & Ranya will represent Italy in Nice with the song "Un Mondo Giusto". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief initial thoughts which are subject to change. An abbreviated version of the podcast featured in Sunday's weekly News Update.2023-10-1906 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Where I Belong" by Júlia Machado | Quickfire Review (Portugal at Junior Eurovision 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Portuguese entry for the 21st Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Júlia Machado will represent Portugal in Nice with the song "Where I Belong". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief initial thoughts which are subject to change. An abbreviated version of the podcast featured in Sunday's weekly News Update.2023-10-1708 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastNational Final News! | News Update (15 October 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz discuss the latest Eurovision Song Contest news including National Final updates from Albania, San Marino and Iceland. Plus there's Junior Eurovision news from Portugal, Italy, Germany, Malta, Georgia and the United Kingdom. Remember to check out our new "Quickfire Reviews" coming later this week for Portugal, Italy and Germany.2023-10-1516 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Loviu" by Sandra Valero | Quickfire Review (Spain at Junior Eurovision 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Spanish entry for the 21st Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Sandra Valero will represent Spain in Nice with the song "Loviu". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief initial thoughts which are subject to change. An abbreviated version of the podcast featured in Sunday's weekly News Update.2023-10-1205 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Kvitka" by Anastasia Dymyd | Quickfire Review (Ukraine at Junior Eurovision 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Ukrainian entry for the 21st Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Anastasia Dymyd will represent Ukraine in Nice with the song "Kvitka". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief initial thoughts which are subject to change. An abbreviated version of the podcast featured in Sunday's weekly News Update.2023-10-1005 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastUMK's Cryptic Teasers | News Update (8 October 2023)Benjamin and, guest host, Robert discuss the latest Eurovision Song Contest news including YLE's cryptic artist teasers for UMK 2024, news about when Austria will be announcing their artist and a possible update on Montenegro's participation in Malmö. Plus there's Junior Eurovision news from Ukraine, Spain, Italy, Malta and Ireland. Remember to check out our new "Quickfire Reviews" coming later this week for Ukraine and Spain.2023-10-0819 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Cœur" by Zoé Clauzure | Quickfire Review (France at Junior Eurovision 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the French entry for the 21st Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Zoé Clauzure will represent France, on home soil, in Nice with the song "Cœur". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief initial thoughts which are subject to change. An abbreviated version of the podcast featured in Sunday's weekly News Update.2023-10-0506 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"I Just Need A Friend" by Maja Krzyżewska | Quickfire Review (Poland at Junior Eurovision 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Polish entry for the 21st Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Maja Krzyżewska will represent Poland in Nice with the song "I Just Need A Friend". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief initial thoughts which are subject to change. An abbreviated version of the podcast featured in Sunday's weekly News Update.2023-10-0308 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastIt's Silia Kapsis for Cyprus | News Update (1 October 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz discuss the latest Eurovision Song Contest news including the Cypriot artist for Malmö, National Final updates from Ireland and Denmark and an EBU update on the Armenia-Azerbaijan situation. Plus there's Junior Eurovision news from Poland, France, Ireland and Portugal. Remember to check out our new "Quickfire Reviews" coming later this week for Poland and France.2023-10-0122 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Holding On To You" by Sep & Jasmijn | Quickfire Review (Netherlands at Junior Eurovision 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the Dutch entry for the 21st Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Sep & Jasmijn will represent the Netherlands in Nice with the song "Holding On To You". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief initial thoughts which are subject to change. An abbreviated version of the podcast featured in Sunday's weekly News Update.2023-09-2808 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision Podcast"Bota Ime" by Viola Gjyzeli | Quickfire Review (Albania at Junior Eurovision 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz give their quickfire review of the very first full song released for the 21st Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Viola Gjyzeli will represent Albania in Nice with the song "Bota Ime". The following is just a quickfire review as Benjamin and Tadeusz give their brief initial thoughts which are subject to change. An abbreviated version of the podcast featured in Sunday's weekly News Update.2023-09-2607 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastWhere Are We Going For Melfest? | News Update (24 September 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz discuss the latest Eurovision Song Contest news including the host cities for Melodifestivalen 2024, Malmö's Eurovision 2024 budget, Evangelia's song for Greece and a possible new contract for Australia. Plus there's Junior Eurovision news from Germany, Albania, the Netherlands, Poland, Ireland and Ukraine. Remember to check out our new "Quickfire Reviews" coming later this week for Albania and the Netherlands.2023-09-2424 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastWelcome Back North Macedonia? | News Update (17 September 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz discuss the latest Eurovision Song Contest news including the probable return of North Macedonia, the fate of Monaco's participation, Bjorkman's redemption, Štengl's rise to the Reference Group and more...2023-09-1724 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastRomania says Goodbye? | News Update (10 September 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz discuss the latest Eurovision Song Contest news, including Romania's possible withdrawal, Monaco's possible return, franchisee shenanigans at NDR, subtle changes at MGP and the latest Junior Eurovision updates getting you ready for Nice 2023.2023-09-1019 minVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastVote For The Music | The Eurovision PodcastIt's Mustii for Belgium | News Update (3 September 2023)Benjamin and Tadeusz discuss the latest Eurovision Song Contest news, including Belgium's exciting artist announcement and a seemingly impending one for Cyprus as well as updates about the UK delegation and looking ahead to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Nice.2023-09-0322 min