JOY Eurovision

Apr 08 2025 100 ep. 38 mins 38
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Reviewing Pesma za Evroviziju 25: Serbia’s Prince of the night

Apr 08 2025 29 mins  
There’s something endearing about a Balkan mess, but somehow Serbia makes theirs sexy. After Pesma za Evroviziju declared Princ as the 2025 winner, rumours swirled about what actually happened. Michael and Io take a shallow dive into PzE and explore what didn’t quite make it. If you want bangers, this is the place to be! What’s with the drama (allegedly)? Can Ser

Reviewing Dora 2025: Croatia takes the cake

Apr 05 2025 24 mins  
Last year, Croatia turned out a big winner thanks to Dora. This year, we’re not too sure about it all. Michael and Io jump into Croatia’s national final to see what couldn’t quite beat Marko Bošnjak’s Poison Cake. What’s Michael’s opinion about the contestants? Who’s stolen our hearts? What’s Io confused about? Get more of the love:

Reviewing Sanremo 2025: Olly wins, and Lucio goes

Mar 22 2025 57 mins  
The 75th edition of Europe’s original song festival gave us all the drama, with an outcome that even bookies were enjoying. This year’s Sanremo (aka Festival della canzone italiana) had new artistic management, but Italy‘s televote results didn’t change all that much. Michael and Io discuss what went down at the Ariston (and beyond), leading us to Lucio Cor

Reviewing Benidorm Fest 2025: Spain’s diva has arrived

Mar 18 2025 27 mins  
Benidorm Fest heralds the beginning of gay Christmas in Spain, as singers from across the country battle for the bronze microphone. This year, Melody won the hearts of muscle bears with her song ESA DIVA. Michael and Io look from top to bottom for a selection of Spanish divas that might just tickle your fancy. Who’s been stocking up on cigars? What public service announcemen

Reviewing Eurosong 2025: Taking Ireland to space

Mar 15 2025 26 mins  
As we enter the calm before the Eurovision semi final storm, it’s the perfect opportunity to check in with Ireland. After teasing that Eurosong would be its own production, we ended up with another special edition of The Late Late Show. And this special edition delivered a win to Norwegian singer EMMY with a song about Laika the dog. Michael and Io take a rocket ship into th

Previewing Melodifestivalen 2025: From bros to… ?

Mar 08 2025 62 mins  
After months of musical delight (and disappointment), the 2025 Eurovision National Final Season is coming to a close. And as is traditional, Sweden‘s festival of music, Melodifestivalen, is the last preview show of the year. Michael and Io get through most of the songs wanting to win that special trophy and head to Basel. Will it be the return of a Swedish champion or will a

Previewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2025: Denmark’s crowning glory

Mar 01 2025 53 mins  
As the 2025 Eurovision National Final season starts to wrap, we turn to Denmark. Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, or DMGP for brevity. Michael and Io fired the satellite up to delve into DMGP for 2025 and discuss Denmark’s options for Basel. You can fire your own satellite up to watch DMGP via DRTV on Sunday 2 March at 6am (if you’re in the Aussie east coast) or at 8pm on Satu

Reviewing Wielki finał polskich kwalifikacji: When Poland transcends

Feb 26 2025 18 mins  
Poland has made its decision for Eurovision 2025 thanks to Wielki finał polskich kwalifikacji. A massive 39% of Poles decided that pop legend Justyna Steczkowska was the one to choose, with her banger GAJA. Michael and Io check out some of the other songs that came close and share their thoughts about a (surprisingly) well produced national final. Where are the receipts? What doe

Previewing Söngvakeppnin 2025: The highest of Iceland’s heights

Feb 22 2025 35 mins  
After reaching Bjorkan heights last year, Iceland is ready to choose a new Eurovision hero. With the Söngvakeppnin grand final only hours away, Michael and Io run through the six songs that will be wanting to fly the flag in Basel. If you’re on the Aussie east coast, you can enjoy the show on Sunday 23 February from 6:45am via the Eurovision YouTube channel. If you’re

Previewing MGP 2025: Norway’s grand melodi

Feb 15 2025 57 mins  
We’re in the home stretch of Eurovision National Final Season, and Norway is next up to decide. Melodi Grand Prix has ditched the semi finals and is direct to the grannie, as Tarjei Strøm takes over musical duties. Michael and Io listen to the nine songs that made it through to the big event and share some ideas for staging, perfect demographics and how old favourites might