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Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us155. Insight on Austria - Part 4 - LIVE Host City Announcement ReactionIn this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave record in the early morning hours, to react to the big host city announcement of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Austria. The build-up is particularly thrilling for Sebi, who lives in Vienna but grew up close to Innsbruck. Find out to which city we will build a bridge to next May, live in our episode.For more information about this episode, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com as well as our social media profiles on Instagram, X, and TikTok!Thank you so much for listening! We'll...
2025-08-2013 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us154. Insight on Austria - Part 3 - Rumored Hosts, City Battle & Eurovision PartiesIn this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave catch up on the most recent events in the Eurovision world in July. They discuss the rumored hosts for next year's contest, which of the two remaining cities would be their preferred choice and talk about their wishes for 2026. Furthermore, two major Eurovision parties will take place in Vienna and Milano this year.For more information about this episode, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com as well as our social media profiles on Instagram, X, and TikTok!Thank you so much for listening! We'll be back with...
2025-08-0123 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us151. LIVE FROM BASEL: Semi Final 2 - Reactions from the Press CenterIn this episode, Sebi and Jan hit the Media Centre right after Semi Final 2 ended to get the mood in the room after the final 10 qualifiers to the Grand Final were announced on Thursday evening. Find out the thoughts of:🇸🇮 Petra Skrivarnik (@hitradiocenter)🇱🇺 Vanessa Strauch (@lessentiel.lu)Julia (Accredited Media)🇪🇸 Aitor Bermejo (@esc_plus)🇮🇪 Chris Makin (@chrismackin4)🇳🇴 Chris (@escnorge)For more information about this episode, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com as well as our social media profiles on Instagram, X, and TikTok!Thank you so much for listening! We'll be back with another episode very soon!
2025-05-1615 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us149. LIVE FROM BASEL: Semi Final 1 - Reactions from the Press CenterIn this episode, Sebi and Jan hit the Media Centre immediately at the end of Semi Final 1 to gague the temperature in the room after the 10 qualifiers were announced on Tuesday evening. Find out the thoughts of:🇬🇧 Dean Tullochh (@escscot)🇮🇪 Adam Mc Callig (@allthingsadam.ie)🇫🇮 Anni (@escfactful)🇪🇸 Aitor Bermejo (@esc_plus)For more information about this episode, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com as well as our social media profiles on Instagram, X, and TikTok!Thank you so much for listening! We'll be back with another episode very soon!
2025-05-1417 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us144. Eurovision 2025: Winner and Semi-Final AnalysisIn this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave analyze the line-up of the 69ᵗʰ Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. Putting their personal preferences aside, they are trying to make a realistic prediction of which songs will advance and which will be eliminated in both semi-finals.They continue with predicting the winner of the Grand Final, as well as the potential dark horses of the competition.Let us know on our social media what you think of our comments and predictions!For more information about this episode, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com as well as...
2025-04-1445 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us129. Melfest Bonus Episode Live from StockholmIn this bonus episode, Jan met up with Karin from the 12p (tolv poäng) podcast at a café in Stockholm (hence the eclectic background noises you'll hear in the episode) to debrief after what was overall a wonderful Finalen to Mello 2025!If you understand Swedish (or you're trying to improve your Swedish) be sure and check out the episodes of 12p for yourself, and be sure to drop the podcast a follow on Instagram!For more information about what we discussed in this episode, you can check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com as we...
2025-03-1117 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us128. Week in Review: "That was a M-E-S-S!"In this episode, we come to terms with the end of national final season, as we discuss the events of the last seven days with our special guest Tamara from Eurovoix!Jan was back this week, albeit very tired from a late night at Melodifestvalen in Stockholm, and Dave was sick (again), but with Sebi, and Tamara's help, we looked back at a surprisingly busy week in the world of Eurovision:02:29 Austria releases JJ's song for Basel11:26 What the hell did the United Kingdom choose this year?18:17 Czechia drops the studio version of 'Kiss Kiss Goodbye'24:22...
2025-03-101h 07
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us127. Week in Review: "Denmark’s Eurovision Redemption Arc"In this episode, we are delighted to have another special guest with us: it's the king of Eurovision social media content creators — Shawn aka worldvishawn!While Jan was away at the Final of Dora in Croatia, Sebi, Dave, and Shawn compared notes on the latest in Eurovision's selection season, including:02:12 Shawn's connection with Iceland's Söngvakeppnin 202508:26 The Netherlands and Australia's song releases14:20 Denmark's DMGP results21:23 Abor & Tynna win Germany's Chefsache 202527:07 Heat 5 of Melfest in Sweden & our predictions for the Final34:37 Semi Final 2 results from FdC in PortugalIf you are not one of the 300+k peo...
2025-03-0338 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us121. "Let Them Eat Poison Cake!": Marko Bošnjak takes on Dora 2025!In this episode, Jan sits down with Marko Bošnjak, a rising star returning to Dora 2025 with his bold new entry, Poison Cake. Back in 2022, he came tantalizingly close to representing Croatia at Eurovision, finishing just behind winner Mia Dimšić. Marko shares his journey from childhood competitions to national stardom, the inspiration behind his latest song, and his experience hosting Zagreb’s first Eurovision afterparty. Plus, he teases what’s in store for his Dora performance next Friday. Tune in for an electrifying conversation with this rising Croatian star!For more info and Eurovision content, including more in...
2025-02-2025 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us118. Following the Music, Not the Drama: Kuba Szmajkowski's Finding Hope with 'Pray'In this episode, Jan and Dave chat with Kuba Szmajkowski about his Eurovision journey and his return to the Polish national selection with his new hit "Pray". This is Kuba's third time participating in the televised national final in Poland, and during our chat, Kuba reflected on his personal growth as an artist, and why 'Pray' sounds nothing like his previous two Eurovision entries. After taking us though the creative process behind 'pray", Kuba hints at his staging concept and tells us his secret link to this year's Melodifestivalen!For more info and Eurovision content, including more...
2025-02-1130 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us117. Eurovision Rumors and Dreams with Sonia MaselikIn this episode, Jan and Dave build the pod's first-ever bridge to Poland, as they chat with the enchanting Sonia Maselik! She will compete in the upcoming Polish Eurovision selection (Wielki finał polskich kwalifikacji) with her new release "Rumours". Sonia opened up about her previous attempts to represent Poland at Eurovision as well as the personal story behind her 2025 entry "Rumours". She also outlined her vision of her staging ideas, as she plans a performance which focuses on vibrant, colorful visuals and avoids overly complex choreography.For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this i...
2025-02-1018 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us111. From Nightmares to Dreams: NEEA RIVER’s incredible Journey to EurovisionIn this episode, Dave had the pleasure to chat with Finland's rising superstar NEEA RIVER! After a stint in Los Angeles, she's home in her native Finland to compete in UMK 2025 and possibly win Finland's ticket to Eurovision in Basel. During the interview, Neea River discusses why she chose this moment in time to apply for UMK, how she was able to balance deep lyrical themes with a danceable, upbeat production of her entry "Nightmares" and what aspects of her stage performance are ready to go!For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this...
2025-01-2715 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us109. Bridging Past and Present: Anna Sahlene on Music, Memories, and 'Love Me Low'In this episode, Jan had the privilege of speaking with Anna Sahlene, who is vying to get back to the Eurovision stage. She last represented Estonia on home soil in 2002, and now she's back in Eesti Laul with her new single "Love Me Low"! In the interview, Anna reflects on her Eurovision journey from 1999 to today, her current projects and goals post-Eesti Laul, and conveys her gratitude to her fans for their continued support. All that and more on this special episode of Building Bridges!For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this interview...
2025-01-2230 min
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2025-01-201h 27
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us108. FELIN on Fire: From Small-Town Dreams to Anthemic StagesIn this episode, Jan chats with Eesti Laul 2025 hopeful FELIN about her upcoming performance of "Solo Anthem" in Estonia. Felin is an artist who enjoys creating visually and musically impactful performances, so we find out what she might have planned for the Eesti Laul stage in February. Felin also She highlighted the importance of addressing topics such as gender equality and 2SLGBTQQIA+ rights in her music to inspire and empower others, and where her musical journey might take her next!For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this interview, check out our website at...
2025-01-2026 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us107. Live, laugh and love the girls from LLL!Surprise! We're back already!In this episode, Jan and Dave caught up with the ladies from LLL mere hours after they were announced as one of the nine artists competing in Melodi Grand Prix 2025 in Norway!This episode was too good to hold on to, we hope you enjoy hearing from Sofia, Rebecca, and Elisabet as they use MGP to launch their new girl band, all with the help of Keith from Subwoolfer!For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this interview, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and...
2025-01-1820 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us106. Belgium Week Part 4: Meet 'Perfectly Imperfect' LEEZ!In this episode, Jan and Dave chat all things Eurovision with LEEZ, one of the eight contestants competing in Belgium's Eurosong 2025! In this episode we find out if her brother Metejoor will be involved in her Eurosong performance, what she might have planned for her staging, and some of her favourite Eurovision memories, including when she participated in Belgium's JESC 20 years ago!For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this interview, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and...
2025-01-1736 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us105. Belgium Week Part 3: Grace is gracefully making historyIn this episode, you'll hear our penultimate Eurosong interview. Jan had the pleasure to chat with Grace, winner of The Voice of Flanders 2021, who is set to compete in Eurosong for the first time, in the hopes of winning the Belgian ticket to Basel! During the conversation, we find out how winning The Voice changed Grace's career, more about her Congolese heritage and its influence on her music, her motivation for entering Eurosong this year, and much more!For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this interview, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com...
2025-01-1621 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us104. Belgium Week Part 2: Red SebastianIn this episode, Jan and Dave sit down with Seppe Herreman, better known to Eurofans by the stage name Red Sebastian. He opens up (as much as he could) about his Eurosong entry that might just get him the ticket to Basel. Listen to the full interview to find out the cute origin of his stage name, what influences his fantastic fashion choices and some of his favourite Eurovision memories.For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this interview, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter...
2025-01-1529 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us103. Belgium Week Part 1: Le Manou's makin' dreams come true!In this episode, we celebrate the start of Belgium week on the podcast! We've got four Eurosong interviews for you this week, and we're kicking things off with a lovely chat with Le Manou! She will compete in Eurosong with her entry "Fille à papa". During our conversation, Jan and Dave find out what the Eurosong artists are talking about in their Whatsapp group, hear a snippet of her covering J'aime la vie, and some of her favourite Eurovision memories growing up in Belgium!For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this interview, check out o...
2025-01-1427 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us102. Citi Zēni show us their RamtaiIn this episode, Sebi and Dave chat with Citi Zēni who are aiming to represent Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with "Ramtai". The boys chat about the meaning of "Ramtai", their previous time in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin and of course their staging ideas for Supernova 2025. The lads also took the opportunity to troll Dave by singing a new song about Latvia's historic win over Canada at the recent World U20 Hockey championship!For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this interview, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.c...
2025-01-1217 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us101. "That 'Južina' State of Mind": Dora 2025 Interview with Luka NižetićIn this episode, Dave sat down with Luka Nižetić who is about to compete in Dora for the fifth time. His entry for 2025 is "Južina", and he's hoping to improve on his 2019 result where he came in 3rd place! Južina is a wind specific to the Dalmatia region of Croatia, and when it blows ... well, you'll have to listen to the episode to find out what happens, according to Luka! It also turns out that Luka is a big Eurovision fan himself, having grown up watching the Contest with his family and he tells us about some...
2025-01-1017 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us100. The Best of Building Bridges: 100th Episode SpecialIn this very special 100th episode of the Building Bridges podcast, Sebi, Jan and Dave take a break from the usual Eurovision interviews and gossip and take a look back at their journey together. They talk about their favorite moments within the last 100 episodes, how it all began and where they are now.
2024-12-1721 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us99. Exclusive: Luxembourg's Eurovision journey is far from over!In this bonus episode, we are honoured to invite the first ever "Head of Eurovision" on our humble podcast - we speak with David Gloesener who works for RTL in Luxembourg. He's overseen the 2024 Luxembourg Song Contest, and he's back in charge of the show again for 2025. Jan and Dave chat with David about what to expect from the second edition of LSC, and we peak into the crystal ball to find out what Luxembourg might have planned for the future — and for their potential sixth Eurovision win!For more info and Eurovision content, including more information ab...
2024-12-1417 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us98. Three's Company: Meet ANANDA from Croatia's Dora 2025!In this episode, we have a quick look at this week's big Eurovision news before diving into our chat with the wonderful ANANDA! The young multi-talented artist from Split tells about her music, her past as a dancer, and what it's like to compete in Dora this year with THREE songs as both an artist and a songwriter! Our Jan actually met Ananda at a Eurovision party this summer, and we know you'll love this wonderful chat as we find out a bit more about what to expect from Dora 2025! For more info and Eurovision content, including...
2024-12-1332 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us97. Adelina's coming home ... to win Supernova 2025!In this episode, Dave fights a sore throat as Sebi joins him for this year's first Supernova interview! We're back in the Baltics talking to ADELINA who is in it to win it in her first attempt to get to the Eurovision stage! She's currently living in London (listen for her accent!) but is hoping to represent Latvia at Eurovision in Basel — the country where she was born and grew up. Can her retro futurism vibes get her the Supernova win? We'll find out on 8ᵗʰ February!For more info and Eurovision content, including more information about this inter...
2024-12-0732 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us96. Sweden Special – Who's new at Melfest 2025?In this episode, Sebi and Dave ponder what to expect from each of Melodifestivalen's five Heats, taking a closer look at the 17 NEW acts who will fight for the song bird trophy for the first time in 2025.We’ll find out which artist is back for an 11th Melfest appearance, which artist used to turn the letters on France’s Wheel of Fortune, which artist got Loreen to write their song, and which former Melfest host is back for the first time as an artist – all that and more on this episode!But before the boys d...
2024-11-2959 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us95. Can Đurđa's 'less is more' approach get her to Basel?In this episode, Sebi and Dave take a peek into Montenegro's return to the Eurovision Song Contest, as they chat with one of the artists in the running to get Montenegro back to its first Grand Final since 2015 - it's the lovely Đurđa from Kotor! She is one of the 16 artists competing in Montesong, and this marks her first Eurovision national final performance. After we politely asked her to pronounce her name for us, she went on to explain the meaning behind her song "To ljubav je", and what we might expect from the live Montesong show on 27th...
2024-11-2232 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us94. Wadde Hadde News Update (November 2024)In this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave examine the latest in Eurovision news, and what that means as we cautiously head into the 2025 national final season. While we finally get news that Australia and the Netherlands will join us in Basel, Moldova, Poland and Armenia are keeping things very hush hush. Be sure to get in touch with us via our social media below and let us know your thoughts about the upcoming Eurovision season!For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts...
2024-11-0521 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us93. LIVE Reaction: Host City RevealIn this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave live react to the reveal of the host city of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Furthermore, they celebrate the beginning of the new Eurovision Year and talk about their wishes for the upcoming season in Basel.For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random TikToks, so we'd be thrilled if you followed us on social media and left us a review!
2024-08-3012 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us92. Vindication for Joost! So, now what?In this episode, we break down the events and possible repercussions of a very busy Monday in the Eurovision world. A Swedish prosecutor cleared Joost Klein of all charges that led to his disqualification from Eurovision in Malmö in May. As a special treat (and to make sure we got all the facts right), Sebi and Dave were joined by the delightful Anni from escfactful! Make sure to check out her socials, if you aren't already subscribed!We would love to hear your thoughts on the situation with Joost and the Netherlands' potential future at E...
2024-08-1424 min
The Kingstonian PodcastJan Murphy – “Lover of Words”Send us a textIn this episode, the focus is on the world of local news coverage. Regardless of where you live, finding news about your community isn’t always easy. But there are those who defy the odds, offering an alternative perspective. Our podcast profiles one such individual, Jan Murphy.Jan, a seasoned writer with over 25 years of experience, has dedicated his career to reporting and writing features for the local paper. He firmly believes in the power of local stories that resonate with the community—narratives told with honesty and emotion. When...
2024-07-1644 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us91. Eurovision Weekend 2024: FANVision - Preview Episode • Part 3In this episode, Jan catches up with two of the remaining artists set to compete in FANVision 2024, part of Eurovision Weekend, set for Hamburg from July 12th-14th. These artists will represent their home OGAE clubs during the big Eurovision GALA, set for the evening of Saturday, 13th July. This episode features:🇲🇹 OGAE Malta's Martina Fenech🇮🇹 OGAE Italy's Jessica LipariIf you missed Jan's chats with the other 12 artists, go back and check out Episodes 89 and 90! Jan will be on location in Hamburg this weekend to capture all the fun live, so stay tuned for an...
2024-07-1212 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us90. Eurovision Weekend 2024: FANVision - Preview Episode • Part 2In this episode, Jan catches up with another six of the 16 competing acts for FANVision 2024, part of Eurovision Weekend, set for Hamburg from July 12th-14th. These artists will represent their home OGAE clubs during the big Eurovision GALA, set for the evening of Saturday 13th July. This episode features:🇫🇮 OGAE Finland's Jarrko Timonen🇩🇪 OGAE Germany's Mikal Johansen🇸🇮 OGAE Slovenia's Joel Loyo🇱🇺 OGAE Luxembourg's Mara🇵🇱 OGAE Poland's Dolce Pindy🇩🇪 EC Germany's Call Me SurvivorIf you missed the first six acts, check out Episode 89, and stay tuned for Part 3 when we will s...
2024-07-1145 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us89. Eurovision Weekend 2024: FANVision - Preview Episode • Part 1In this episode, Jan and Dave chat with six of the 16 competing acts for FANVision 2024, part of Eurovision Weekend, set for Hamburg from July 12th-14th. These artists will represent their home OGAE clubs during the big Eurovision GALA, set for the evening of Saturday 13th July! This episode features:🇳🇴 Claus from OGAE Norway🇦🇹 Elisabeth from OGAE Austria🇺🇦 Vankhud from OGAE Ukraine🇨🇭 The Suganas from OGAE Switzerland🇮🇱 Arel from OGAE Israel🇩🇰 Maria Luisa from OGAE DenmarkStay tuned for Part 2 when we will speak with more of the competing artists!
2024-07-0937 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us88. It's June 22ndIn this episode, Sebi and Dave quickly reflect on the importance of June 22nd as an important date on the Eurovision calendar, especially this year!For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random TikToks, so we'd be thrilled if you followed us on social media and left us a review!
2024-06-2206 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us87. The 'Strange Case' of Eurovision 2024In this episode, Jan and Dave collect their thoughts and discuss what it was like to be on the ground at Eurovision 2024 by looking at this year's Contest as if it were Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. We look at what made this year's edition great, but also what made it stressful and, at times, miserable. We end with our hopes for Eurovision 2025 in Switzerland.For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random TikToks, so...
2024-05-241h 08
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us86. Eurovision 2024 - Data DiveIn this episode, Sebi and Dave take a look at the voting numbers from the juries, televoters and semi-finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. Besides diving into the numbers, they also give their personal thoughts on this year's results, as well as the upsetting disqualification of Joost Klein from the Netherlands.For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random TikToks, so we'd be thrilled if you followed us on social media and left us a...
2024-05-1228 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us82. The Big 5 and Sweden: Prediction and ReviewIn this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave discuss the Eurovision songs from the Big 5 countries, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, as well as the host entry from Sweden. Besides critical reviews and bold predictions, Jan delivers a poetic reading of the Spanish entry "Zorra".1:46 - United Kingdom5:56 - Germany8:59 - Sweden12:50 - France15:41 - Spain19:48 - ItalyFor more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love...
2024-04-2924 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us81. Eurovision 2024: Semi Final 2 - Our PredictionIn this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave discuss the second Semi Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö. They share their thoughts on all of the 16 songs performing in Semi Final 2 and end up predicting the possible outcome of the show,0:51 - Malta3:16 - Albania4:40 - Greece7:28 - Switzerland8:58 - Czechia11:42 - Austria13:34 - Denmark15:35 - Armenia16:43 - Latvia19:24 - San Marino21:37 - Georgia23:18 - Belgium25:02 - Estonia26:14 - I...
2024-04-2832 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us80. Eurovision 2024: Semi Final 1 - Our PredictionIn this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave review the 15 songs that are set to perform at the first semi-final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö. They share their individual thoughts on each song and also give a prediction on which 10 songs will make it to the desired Grand Final.01:10 - Cyprus04:07 - Serbia07:18 - Lithuania09:01 - Ireland12:11 - Ukraine14:23 - Poland17:02 - Croatia18:29 - Iceland20:05 - Slovenia23:23 - Finland24:34 - Moldova25:59 - Azerbaijan
2024-04-2737 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us78. Electric Fields' incredible journey from Australia Decides to MalmöIn this episode, Dave and Sebi catch up with Michael from Electric Fields, the band representing Australia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö. Michael tells us about the duo's incredible journey from Australia Decides in 2019, through the selection process at SBS and all the way to recording their music video for their song "One Milkali (One Blood)". Check out the show notes for more on our interview with Hera!For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting f...
2024-04-1920 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us77. She's not really scared of heights, so don't ask her!In this episode, Sebi and Dave chat with Iceland's sweetheart, Hera Björk! She's back on the pod to give us some dos and don'ts on red carpets ahead of the MALMÖHAGEN party, and she opens up about the highs and lows of coming to Eurovision in the age of social media. PLUS we have BIG pod NEWS to reveal at the end of the episode! Check out the show notes for more on our interview with Hera!For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our In...
2024-04-1326 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us76. We Are Raving With KaleenIn this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave meet Kaleen, who will represent Austria at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with We Will Rave. Kaleen told the guys about the selection process in Austria, her staging plans for Malmö and her outfit mishap at the PreParty in London, which she handled very gracefully. Tune in for an amusing episode with Kaleen and Building Bridges. Check out the show notes for more on our interview with Kaleen!For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, p...
2024-04-1019 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us75. Iolanda's in it to win it!In this episode, Sebi and Dave chat with Portugal's splendiferous Iolanda! She took time from her busy schedule to chat with us about her Festival da Canção win, her plans for the big stage in Malmö, where that scream came from in Grito, what it was like performing for Eurovision fans for the first time in Madrid, and much more. Check out the show notes for more on our interview with Iolanda!For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we lov...
2024-04-0723 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us74. Is Nemo taking the Eurovision trophy? Interview with the Bookie's Favorite!In this episode, Sebi and Dave chat with the current first place in the betting odds, which is Nemo from Switzerland. Nemo opened up about their song "The Code" and gave the boys an exclusive insight into the making of the song's music video. Furthermore, Nemo revealed which Swiss city should host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025, in case Switzerland actually wins.For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random TikToks, so we'd be thrilled...
2024-04-0424 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us71. All 37 Songs Released, Running Order & Angry CommentsIn this episode, Sebi and Dave conclude their reviews on the 2024 Eurovision songs, as the full line-up is complete with the songs from Armenia and Azerbaijan out. With all the songs released, come a lot of specualtions, regarding the ideal running order for the semi-finals. Furthermore, some social media comments tell us, which songs the TikTok followers view as overrated,For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random TikToks, so we'd be thrilled if you...
2024-03-1926 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us70. Melanie Wehbe: Behind the scenes of Melodifestivalen and DMGPIn this episode, Sebi and Dave get the chance to chat with Melodifestivalen participant and three-time Eurovision songwriter Melanie Wehbe. Her song "Sand" performed by SABA will represent Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö. In this interview, Melanie spills some off stage secrets from DMGP and Melodifestivalen 2024, where she was also a part of. Furthermore, she tells us about the Danish preparations for Malmö.For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random TikToks, so...
2024-03-1625 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us69. New voting rules, Big 5 in the Semi-Finals and Song ReviewsIn this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave take a deeper look into the newly announced changes to the Eurovision Song Contest. They will give their thoughts on the new voting system and the live performances of the Big 5 acts in the Semi-Finals. Furthermore, Sweden drew their spot in the Grand Final running order, Iceland officially announced Hera Björk as their representative and Albania released an English revamp of their Eurovision song. Finally, the newly released songs from Australia, Greece, Portugal and Georgia are reviewed.For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.c...
2024-03-1228 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us65. Maria Sur's no ballad girl no more!In this episode, Sebi and Dave had the chance to chat with Maria Sur — one of the finalists of Melodifestivalen 2024! She's back for her second year in a row, and she's grown a lot as an artist (and improved her Swedish skills!) in the past year. We find out why she chose a different type of song for 2024 and how she's been dealing with all the success she's found recently in her new home of Sweden.For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter ac...
2024-03-0222 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us64. Weekend Review: Croatia and San Marino have chosen!In this episode, Sebi and Dave run through the results of another exiciting weekend's in the Eurovision world! We now have 22 of 37 songs for Malmö, and things are about to get busy as the remaining 15 will come in the next 2 weeks!For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random TikToks, so we'd be thrilled if you followed us on social media and left us a review!
2024-02-2718 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us63. Shocker in San Marino!In this episode, Dave can't sleep from the shock of the result in Una voce per San Marino! He turns to Facebook to see how the fandom are reacting to Megara's win over Loredana Bertè, and reads out the top comments!For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random TikToks, so we'd be thrilled if you followed us on social media and left us a review!
2024-02-2513 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us62. 2024's Last Super Saturday: Our Favourites and ReviewsIn this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave give their reviews and predictions for Melodifestivalen, Söngvakeppnin, Festival da Canção, and Dora since it's the last 'Super Saturday' of the 2024 Eurovision national selection season. Did we get it right, or are we full of crap?! Get in touch and let us know your thoughts!For more info and Eurovision content, check out our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random TikToks, so we'd be thrilled if you followed us on social media and lef...
2024-02-2422 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us61. San Marino Special (Pt. 2) feat. BOOOM! - Slovenia's Secret WeaponIn this episode, Jan and Dave spoke with BOOOM!, a band from Slovenia trying to win the Sammarinese ticket to Malmö. They survived the auditions and rounds of Semi Finals to make it to the Grand Final of Una voce per San Marino! This energetic young trio explain their long journey to this point and what they have in store for the Finalissima!Get the episode notes and more Eurovision content on our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and random TikToks, so we'd b...
2024-02-2336 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us60. San Marino Special (Pt. 1) feat. Aaron SibleyIn this episode, Jan and Dave spoke with a British artist who is trying to get to Malmö, but via Eurovision's smallest nation. In the first of two special San Marino episodes, Aaron Sibley tells us what it's like to go back to Una voce per San Marino for the second time and what he plans for his performance of Human in the Final. Dave also does his best to explain how UVPSM works in a nutshell (spoiler: it's not as simple as you'd expect)!Get the episode notes and more Eurovision content on our website at b...
2024-02-2222 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us57. Will Brother Apollo keep their clothes on at Eesti Laul?In this episode, we talk to the guys from Brother Apollo who will open Eesti Laul 2024 on Saturday. The band was hand-picked for a spot in Estonia's Grand Final and were truly shocked! They also tell us how they want to open the show with a 'bang' ... literally! Plus, Dave's head is spinning as we're sandwiched between two Super Saturdays - so much news, so little time!Get the episode notes and more Eurovision content on our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting fun, silly and...
2024-02-1528 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us52. Can Windows95man Cha-Cha-Charm his way to Malmö?In this episode, Dave was on his own to talk to UMK 2024 hopeful Windows95man! We find out how this visual artist from Espoo crossed over to music and now finds himself on the biggest stage in Finland, and much more about the man who will close the Grand Final in Tampere! Plus a quick look ahead to what just might be the first Super Saturday of Eurovision selection season!Get the episode notes and more Eurovision content on our website at buildingbridgespod.com and we're always updating our Instagram and Twitter accounts, plus we love posting...
2024-02-0221 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us51. MGP Final: Are GÅTE Going for Gold?In this episode, we speak to bookies' favs GÅTE as they rush to change the lyrics of Ulveham with less than a week to go before the Grand Final of MGP 2024, and reflect on all the success they've had so far! Also, Sebi and Dave also take us back through the busy weekend in the world of Eurovision National Selections across the continent!
2024-01-3138 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us47. Dance the Waltz Of Death with MISTRAIn this episode, Sebi and Dave get to chat with MISTRA, who will participate in Heat 3 of Melodi Grand Prix 2024 with "Waltz Of Death". MISTRA is perhaps an unlikely duo — Benedicte Adrian, a pop goddess and represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest back in 1984, who has joined forces with a true pioneer of metal music in Norway, Anders Odden.
2024-01-2230 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us46. Raiven flies high with 'Veronika' for SloveniaIn this special episode, Jan caught up with Raiven to get her first reactions moments after her song 'Veronika' was premiered on Misija Malmö. Jan and Dave also tell us about all the Eurovision happenings that took place in Ljubljana ahead of the song release, inlcuding when Jan got to represent Building Bridges at a special Eurovision panel hosted by Ljubljana Pride and Legebitra!01:36 Ljubljana Eurovision panel06:15 Does anyone miss EMA?09:43 Raiven Interview11:37 Outro
2024-01-2015 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us44. "Woman Show" Mathilde SPZ, Chris Archer & Slam Dunk - MGP 2024 InterviewIn this episode, Sebi and Dave chat with Mathilde SPZ, Chris Archer and Slam Dunk, one of the front runners of this year's Melodi Grand Prix with their banger "Woman Show". Find out more about Mathilde's dream of making it to the MGP stage, the unique story of how "Woman Show" came into being and why it is called the party song for introverts.
2024-01-1022 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us43. INTERVIEW: Baby Lasagna "Rim Tim Tagi Dim" - Dora 2024In this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave chat with Marko, better known as Baby Lasagna, who is one of the fan favourites of Dora 2024, the Croatian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. Find out the meaning behind Baby Lasagna's unique song, how he deals with the stress and anxiety of his sudden popularity and what to expect from his performance on the Dora stage.
2024-01-0928 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us42. FanFiction Song Contest and Autotune in Eurovision?In this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave discuss all the latest hot Eurovision news. Besides chatting about their favourite songs in the national finals of Spain, Croatia, Norway and Moldova, there are also some more serious topics around this episode. Are AI and autotune coming to Eurovision? Are all the returning artists a good or a bad thing? Is Eurovision, as we know it, coming to an end?
2024-01-0825 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of UsFanFiction Song Contest and Autotune in Eurovision?In this week's episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave discuss all the recent Eurovision news. Besides discussing the national final entries from Spain, Norway, Croatia and Moldova, they also chat about the current discussions about autotune in Eurovision and the amount of returning artists. Is this year's Eurovision going to change a lot of things
2024-01-0830 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us40. EXCLUSIVE: Raiven's first English interview as Slovenia's Eurovision representativeIn this episode, we welcome the first contestant of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö. Jan has had the honour to be Raiven's first English-language interview about her Eurovision participation for Building Bridges.Meanwhile, Dave and Sebi chat about the latest Eurovision news, including the songs of ESCZ and Eesti Laul 2024 as well as the list of 37 countries heading to Malmö next May.
2023-12-1219 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us35. Eurovision Weekend In Prague: With Suzy and SalenaIn the final episode ahead of summer break, Sebi, Jan and Dave discuss the latest releases of Eurovision 2023 and what summer is like for Eurovision fans and artists. Jan shares his exciting experience at Eurovision Weekend in Prague, with exclusive interviews with Salena (Austria 2023), and Suzy (Portugal 2014). The episode concludes with a fun Eurovision-themed game. Tune in for an entertaining and insightful journey into the world of Eurovision!
2023-07-2821 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us34. Malmö to host... so Sebi goes to LuxembourgIn this episode, Sebi talks about his time at Luxembourg Pride, where he met Eurovision stars Anne-Marie David, Remo Forrer and Kate Ryan. Meanwhile, Dave is getting excited for Eurovision 2024. Together with Sebi he discusses the host city and what their Do's and Dont's for the upcoming season.
2023-07-1435 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us33. Can you beat Chat GPT in the Hardest Eurovision Quiz EVER?!Dave has concocted what we think is the toughest Eurovision Quiz out there. Be sure and play along - then let us know if you can beat Chat GPT's score or Sebi's! Then we ask the AI which city will host and who will win Eurovision 2024! Plus some news from Luxembourg and Spain about their 2024 national finals!Question 1 @ 08:31Question 2 @ 09:59Question 3 @ 11:35Question 4 @ 14:09Question 5 @ 15:48Question 6 @ 19:52Question 7 @ 22:43Question 8 @ 24:03Question 9 @ 28:31Question 10 @ 32:21
2023-07-0740 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us32. Happy Canada Day!In order to appropriately celebrate Canada Day, Dave presents all the Canadians that have participated in the Eurovision Song Contest over the years. He judges their songs together with Jan and Sebi, and talks about life in Canada with the Eurovision star and almost-Canadian, Vasil Garvanliev.
2023-07-011h 17
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us31. Stockholm, Malmö, Gothenburg - Who should host the ESC 2024?In this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave talk about the most recent Eurovision news and express their wishes for next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden. Who would they like to see as hosts, which artists should make a return and most importantly, which city will get the honour to host the event?
2023-06-1643 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us30. Anne-Marie David about Luxembourg's return to EurovisionBuilding Bridges welcomes the first Eurovision winner to make it onto the podcast. Anne-Marie David has joined Sebi, Jan and Dave to share some funny anecdotes about her Eurovision experiences in 1973 and 1979, talk about the 50 year anniversary of her iconic title "Tu Te Reconnaîtras" and reveal more details about Luxembourg's long awaited return to the Eurovision Song Contest.
2023-06-0946 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us29. Jury Drama - What Should Be Done?In this week's episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave discuss what should happen with the juries in the future editions of the Eurovision Song Contest. Is the current hate against the jurors appropriate? Should the voting system be changed? All that and more will be discussed. Don't forget to share your opinion in the comments and leave a review!
2023-06-0331 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us28. Susanne Georgi fights for Andorra's return to EurovisionWhile on their joint vacation in Barcelona, Sebi, Jan and Dave rented a car to drive up all the way to Andorra to meet Susanne Georgi, the country's last Eurovision representative to date. Susanne talks about her Eurovision participation in 2009, her Stars Academy in Andorra la Vella and her fight to bring Andorra back to the Eurovision Song Contest.
2023-05-2637 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us28. Susanne Georgi fights for Andorra's return to EurovisionWhile on their joint vacation in Barcelona, Sebi, Jan and Dave rented a car to drive up all the way to Andorra to meet Susanne Georgi, the country's last Eurovision representative to date. Susanne talks about her Eurovision participation in 2009, her Stars Academy in Andorra la Vella and her fight to bring Andorra back to the Eurovision Song Contest.
2023-05-2638 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us27. Data Dive - Digging into Eurovision 2023's ResultsIn this episode, Dave and Sebi take a deep dive into the detailed voting results of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Who finished where in the semi-finals and why? Who did the Rest Of The World vote for? Why did the juries place an entry lower than the televote or vice versa? All these topics and more will be discussed.
2023-05-1422 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us25. Live Reactions: Semi-Final 2 + (Grand Final Running Order)Just moments after the second semi-final in Liverpool ended, Sebi, Jan and Dave react to the qualifiers and give their thoughts on the whole show. Oh and big news by the way, Luxembourg is returning after 31 years!
2023-05-1235 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us24. Live Reactions: Semi-Final 1Just moments after the first semi-final in Liverpool ended, Sebi, Jan and Dave react to the qualifiers and give their thoughts on the whole show.
2023-05-1026 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us23. Semi-Final 2: Our Prediction and ReviewIn this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave finally review the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool.0:35 - Denmark: Reiley "Breaking My Heart"2:28 - Armenia: Brunette "Future Lover"4:48 - Romania: Theodor Andrei "D.G.T. (On and Off)"7:22 - Estonia: Alika "Bridges"9:59 - Belgium: Gustaph "Because Of You"13:08 - Cyprus: Andrew Lambrou "Break A Broken Heart"15:08 - Iceland: Diljá "Power"17:09 - Greece: Victor Vernicos "What They Say"19:28 - Poland: Blanka "Solo"21:39 - Slovenia: Joker Out "Carpe Diem"24:39 - Georgia: Iru "Echo"26:53 - San Marino: Piqued Jacks "Like An Animal"29:26 - Austria: Teya & Salena "Who The Hell Is E...
2023-05-0640 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us22. Semi-Final 1: Our Prediction and ReviewIn this episode, Sebi, Jan and Dave finally review the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool.0:42 - Norway: Alessandra Mele - "Queen Of Kings"3:21 - Malta: The Busker - "Dance (Our Own Party)"6:37 - Serbia: Luke Black - "Samo Mi Se Spava"9:56 - Latvia: Sudden Lights - "Aijā"13:04 - Portugal: Mimicat - "Ai Coração"15:28 - Ireland: Wild Youth - "We Are One"18:21 - Croatia: Let 3 - "Mama ŠČ!"22:18 - Switzerland: Remo Forrer - "Watergun"25:33 - Israel: Noa Kirel - "Unicorn"29:04 - Moldova: Pasha Parfeny - "Soarele şi Luna"32:11 - Sweden: Loreen - "Tattoo"33:06 - Azerbaijan: TuralTuranX - "Tell M...
2023-05-0543 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us21. Is Eurovision's new voting format a Mistake? (with Jan Bors)Sebi, Jan and Dave welcome a special guest in this episode, to discuss the voting changes that have been made for this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. Jan Bors, who was the head of delegation for the Czech Republic from 2016 to 2019, visits the Building Bridges studio, after releasing a video on his YouTube channel, calling the new voting system a big mistake.Jan's YouTube video about the voting changes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmIZLt3yBMg&t=217s
2023-04-2847 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us20. Top Or Bottom? The Big 5 + UkraineSebi, Jan and Dave take a look at the six countries that have automatically qualified for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. They discuss the entries from Italy, Germany, France, Spain, United Kingdom and last year's winners Ukraine.1:34 Italy6:37 Germany13:35 France21:07 Spain26:11 Ukraine31:28 United Kingdom39:30 Escalation / Quiz
2023-04-2143 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us19. Hello? Luke Black calling!Luke Black from Serbia visits Dave and Sebi in the Building Bridges studio to talk about Eurovision, his connection to Konstrakta and his tour through China. He also reveals why his stage name is black, why he is Loreen's horse boy and what the deal with the lobster is.
2023-04-1829 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us18. Burning Bridges with Voyager from AustraliaVoyager from Australia visit Sebi, Jan and Dave to talk about Eurovision in this interview. But are they here to build or to burn bridges? One thing is for sure: The band's final words made everyone very emotional.
2023-04-1421 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us17. You know what Victor Vernicos saysThe next guest in the Building Bridges studio is Victor Vernicos, the 16-year-old hopeful for Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool.Dave and Sebi had a lovely chat with the talented singer and tested his Eurovision knowledge in an exciting quiz.
2023-04-0713 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us16. Theodor Andrei talks and sings EurovisionRomania's Theodor Andrei joins Building Bridges this week. Not only does he talk about his own Eurovision participation but he also comes out as a big and passionate Eurovision fan and sings his favorite entries to Dave and Sebi.
2023-04-0429 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us14. Do You Wanna Dance? The Busker from Malta visit Building BridgesThe winners of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2023, The Busker, visited the Building Bridges studio and chatted with Dave and Jan. Just when the two hosts thought that everything went well, they realised that the audio of the Maltese boys was missing. Can Building Bridges fix this situation?Find out what The Busker told them about Dance (Our Own Party) and their preparations for Liverpool in this episode.
2023-03-2826 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us13. Blood & Glitter - Interview with Lord Of The LostThis week, Building Bridges welcomes a very special guest. Class Grenayde, who has been the bassist of Lord Of The Lost for more than 15 years, spoke to Sebi, Jan and Dave about the band's Eurovision application, Unser Lied für Liverpool, their tour, Iron Maiden and of course the honour and pressure to represent Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool.
2023-03-2426 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us12. Who The Hell Are Teya & Salena? Interview with AustriaWho The Hell Are Teya & Salena? Sebi has an answer, as he got the big pleasure to meet the Austrian duo for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 and recorded a small bit of their conversation. Meanwhile back in the podcast studio, Dave and Jan discuss the song and everything else that happened this week.
2023-03-1734 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us11. Nu kör vi! Melodifestivalen 2023This week is all dedicated to Sweden and the amazing final of Melodifestivalen 2023. Will Sweden be able to achieve its seventh Eurovision victory? Sebi, Jan and Dave go through all the 12 finalists and provide a lot of statistical data.
2023-03-101h 01
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us10. Unser Lied für Liverpool - Eurovision ReviewGermany is choosing their representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool this Friday, so Sebi, Jan and Dave are taking a closer look at the competition. However, as always, their music tastes couldn't differ more!
2023-03-0233 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us9. Poland and its Eurovision DramaSebi, Jan and Dave talk about the current drama in Poland, after Tu bije serce Europy! Wybieramy hit na Eurowizję 2023 ended very unexpectedly. This and more scandals from other national finals will be discussed.
2023-03-0140 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us8. UMK 2023 Review and Live Reactions to Melodifestivalen Heat 4In this episode, Dave and Sebi finally see some good stuff upon the horizon of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Not only are they fairly impressed by the Finnish selection Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu, but they are also excited to listen to Loreen's song for Melodifestivalen.01:20 - Speed News03:39 - Lithuania05:56 - France09:47 - Australia14:11 - UMK32:14 - Poland35:42 - Melodifestivalen Heat 340:50 - Live Reactions to Melodifestivalen Heat 4
2023-02-2448 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us7. Special Guest: Joker Out from Slovenia (+ Seven New Eurovision songs)Jan met the Slovenian Eurovision representatives Joker Out and interviews them about their Eurovision participation. Sebi and Dave analyze the results of last weekend's Super Saturday, discuss the seven new songs and their favourites of the Lithuanian final Pabandom iš naujo! 20231:18 Speed News3:46 Slovenia4:52 Joker Out Interview9:05 Italy11:07 Romania13:45 Denmark17:08 Croatia24:20 Malta27:37 Estonia30:41 Latvia33:29 Pabandom iš naujo! 202338:38 Melodifestivalen - Heat 243:09 Our current Top 347:11 Game
2023-02-1750 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us6. Everyone Loves Sanremo's Bonus EpisodeIn this little bonus episode, Dave and Sebi take a look at Festival di Sanremo 2023 and talk about their favourite songs. They discuss everything from Blanco's on-stage temper tantrum to Marco Mengoni's chances in Liverpool.
2023-02-1331 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us5. Melodifestivalen Behind The Scenes + Super SaturdayThe first Heat of Melodifestivalen 2023 went down in Gothenburg and Sebi tells Jan and Dave how the show went down behind the scenes. They also discuss the new Eurovision entries and the first Super Saturday of the season!1:27 - Speed News4:05 - Melodifestivalen13:26 - New Eurovision Songs21:51 - Dansk Melodi Grand Prix27:23 - Eesti Laul32:19 - Dora (Croatia)36:55 - Supernova (Latvia)41:13 - Selecția Națională (Romania)
2023-02-1046 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us4. National Final discussion (Czech Republic, Ireland, Norway)It's the middle of national final season and Sebi, Jan and Dave are taking a look at the selections that are about to find their winners this weekend.01:34 - Czech Republic12:07 - Ireland25:04 - Norway
2023-02-0358 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us3. A weekend full of Eurovision (+ Interview with Suzy)Last weekend, Sebi and Jan were invited to a big Eurovision party, while Dave was fighting a snowstorm back home in Canada. He was shoveling snow for his life, while Jan and Sebi met up with Suzy from Portugal and chatted about her Eurovision experience over coffee.
2023-02-0130 min
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us2. Best Of The Best: Our Favourite Eurovision WinnersWhich Eurovision winners left the biggest impact? In this episode Sebi, Jan and Dave are going back in time and take a look at all the Eurovision winners throughout history, with the very hard task of picking a favourite winner of each decade.01:03 - 1950s05:02 - 1960s12:10 - 1970s18:41 - 1980s25:44 - 1990s33:42 - 2000s40:03 - 2010s49:06 - 2020s56:32 - Game
2023-01-291h 00
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us1. Throwback to TorinoIn this episode Sebi, Jan and Dave are gonna share their experiences about their time at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin. Which artists did they meet, who did they make friends with? And what did they think about the end result? All of that and more will be discussed in today's throwback.Time stamps:00:00 - Intro05:42 - Turin10:39 - Experiences with artists14:34 - Press center16:51 - Semi Final28:10 - Final36:25 - Serbia40:24 - Sweden44:05 - Spain48:02...
2023-01-281h 02
Building Bridges - A Eurovision Podcast For The Rest Of Us0. A Podcast For The Rest Of UsWelcome to Building Bridges, a Eurovision Song Contest podcast for the rest of us. We are Jan, Dave and Sebi and we are not the typical Eurovision fans to run a podcast. Two of us are non-Anglophones and one of us is not even from a Eurovision country. And yet we've built bridges to each other. In this short pilot episode, we introduce ourselves and tell you how we would like to build bridges to all of you out there.
2023-01-2713 min