It's the Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast. Presenter and music journalist Steve Holden will be chatting to star guests, as well as the singers and artists who'll be competing in Basel, Switzerland in 2025.
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This podcast series looks at the changing skill sets and career paths in today's media technology environment. This series is brought to you by MediaRoad, supporting the transformation of the European media sector by building an ecosystem for innovation. This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 761412.
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Risale Roundtable is a discussion group at the University of Melbourne focussed on the thought and writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and theologian Bediuzzaman Said Nursi. Each episode, we read and then discuss a brief section of Bediuzzaman’s celebrated Risale-i Nur. Like the Risale itself, these discussions are aimed at the fortification of faith and the improved knowledge and worship of Allah. Topics include: arguments for the existence and unity of Allah, proofs of the tenets of f ...
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The EUROVISION Sport Radio Podcast is dedicated to the common topics that unite all radio sport broadcasters around the world.
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Discover the essence of Buddhism in the Western landscape with the 'European Buddha Podcast', presented by the European Buddhist Union. Through firsthand experiences, intimate conversations, and real-life stories, we delve into the heart of Buddhist teachings, offering a multifaceted perspective on spirituality and its role in shaping society. Join us on this enlightening journey, whether you're new to Buddhism or seeking fresh insights into its timeless wisdom. Most of the guests are select ...
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Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. Our guests are a who's who of the international sports industry talking about the big issues.
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There is something in the jungle of Irma Flores that has terrorized Sarah for years. As a scientist she needs to know what it is and by confronting this evil she is about to be awakened from her nightmare. She doesn’t know it but she will also begin her first faltering steps toward enlightenment. Along the way, she will have to contend with a strange dwarf people, pirates, corporate raiders and an obstinate lover. Her road to nirvana will be a raw and bruising journey that is certain to be b ...
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A podcast about mythology from around the world, the history of....well anything, and of course all things Dungeons and Dragons. If you have any ideas or topics you'd like for me to explore or elaborate on feel free to send me an e-mail [email protected]
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The Lorekeepers Library (Formally Podcast Folklore) is a captivating journey into the shadows of history, culture, and the supernatural, hosted by Kayleigh and Kriss. Born from a love of storytelling and a fascination with myths and legends, the podcast brings to life the rich tapestry of folklore from around the world. Whether unravelling the chilling origins of Halloween, exploring the mystique of Medusa, or chasing the flickering glow of corpse candles, each episode delves into the storie ...
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480 Chat-UP: The Product-Algo Fit and how AI will attack the sports business
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56:32We are jumping into the maze that is artificial intelligence for the first in a series of conversations with decision makers from across the sports business. Our guest today is Sam Sadi, chief executive of Live Score, the scores and betting app. There are more questions than answers, but it's exciting and it's scary and it's what everyone is talkin…
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UP479 Wedge Issues: The Most Interesting Golf Brand You've Never Heard Of
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1:01:54 This is an episode of Wedge Issues where we focus on the business of golf, with regular co-host, Jasmine Sanders, The Jazzy Golfer. Today we've got Luke Davies and Jojo Regan, founders of Manors Golf, the challenger brand that's rewriting the sport's marketing rule book. This episode of Unofficial Partner is brought to you by Sid Lee Sport. Sid L…
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It's a victory for Austria! Hear from JJ, just minutes after winning the Eurovision Song Contest with his operatic Wasted Love. He achieved 436 points in the Grand Final. The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is brought to you by Novartis! It is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The music is composed by Will Kitchener. Desi…
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Two Eurovision legends join forces as Käärijä and Baby Lasagna team up for the Grand Final in Basel! The pair sit down with Steve to discuss their much anticipated collab #eurodab! They talk about finally meeting in real life for the first time, their experiences as iconic runners-up in Liverpool 2023 and Malmö 2024 and what happens when they join …
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Prepare yourself.... as Irish Eurovision legends Jedward are finally on the podcast! Brothers John and Edward are two-time competitors, taking part in 2011 AND 2012 with Lipstick and Waterline for Ireland. They talk about their time in Basel, their love of the Eurovision Song Contest, and whether they would ever come back for a third time. The Offi…
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UP478 UP Live in Lausanne: How much entertainment can sport take?
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1:00:03A live recording of the Unofficial Podcast, on stage at the Olympic Museum for The SPOT conference. Guests Jo Redfern, Futrhood Damjan Rudež, Former NBA player & Sunset Sports Media Festival Program Director Michael D'hulst, founder and CEO of SuperTri Matt Wilkinson, Creative Director of Entertainment at Whisper Featuring Ana Jelusic Black, who in…
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Episode 30: Semi-Final 2 Qualifiers + Gjon’s Tears
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35:42Your ten qualifiers from the second semi-final are right here! The artists representing Denmark, Latvia, Israel, Austria, Finland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Greece, Armenia and Malta give their reaction after making it through to Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Gjon’s Tears also joins us to chat about what he’s been up to since his thi…
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Italy’s Lucio Corsi is bringing his poetic song Volevo Essere Un Duro to the Eurovision stage in Basel. He sits down with Steve (and his friend & translator Francis) to discuss his love of the quiet life in Tuscany, the meaning behind his song and his pet parrot. The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is brought to you by Novartis! It is prod…
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Episode 28: Semi-Final 1 Qualifiers + Marina Satti, iolanda & Jerry Heil
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37:32Your ten qualifiers from the first semi-final are right here! The artists representing Iceland, Norway, Albania, Sweden, The Netherlands, San Marino, Portugal, Estonia, Ukraine and Poland give their reaction after making it through to Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. We also catch up with three members of the Class of 2024: Marina Sa…
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UP477 The Bundle: 'The others are addicts, Apple just haven't been given the hard stuff yet'
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1:07:49The inside gossip from the sports media and streaming business, with co-hosts Yannick Ramcke, the general manager of OTT streaming service OneFootball. And Murray Barnett, founder of 26 West Consulting, formerly of Formula One, World Rugby and ESPN Disney. This episode is sponsored by Sid Lee Sport. Sid Lee Sport is a new breed of agency that comb…
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Get ready to serve and run with Malta's Miriana Conte and Azerbaijan's Mamagama! First up, Miriana tells us about her journey to Basel, the pride in representing her country with Serving, and how she's exhausted her country's supply of exercise balls! Next, singing for Azerbaijan with Run with U, it's Mamagama. Asaf, Hasan and Arif tell us about th…
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Episode 26: Sandra Studer & Hazel Brugger
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36:56It's time to get the know the hosts of this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Basel! TV host and singer Sandra Studer and comedian Hazel Brugger are presenting the live finals together. The pair sit down with Steve to talk about hosting the best show on earth, some secrets behind the production and whether they've heard anything from Celine Dion. T…
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The representatives from France and Georgia speak about their Eurovision journeys. French singer Louane tells us about her poignant ballad Maman, which features her daughter, as well as that huge reveal at the Stade de France in Paris. Next, Georgia’s Mariam Shengelia tells us about her song Freedom, representing her country, and the love of her li…
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Episode 24: Live from Basel - A Novartis Special
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51:19Some of the biggest creative brains at the Eurovision Song Contest join a special episode of the podcast, recorded in front of a live audience at the Novartis Pavilion in Basel. Joining Steve is Teya, Ralf Mackenbach, Ace Bowerman, Jorge Antonio Fujizaki and Melanie Wehbe. Teya represented Austria in 2023 with Who The Hell Is Edgar? and is now the …
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On this episode, Steve speaks to German representatives Abor & Tynna, as well as Israeli singer Yuval Raphael. First up, brother and sister duo Abor & Tynna chat about their energetic song, Baller, which is the first German entry in the German language for nearly 20 years. Next, it’s Yuval Raphael, representing Israel with the stirring ballad New D…
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UP476 The $170billion Question: Gareth Balch on Sports Most Valuable IP
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55:50Intellectual Property is the basis of the sports business. Two Circles have mapped the global market to create a Sports IP Revenue List. Founder and CEO Gareth Balch has analysed what it says about the business of sport. Some headlines: The big get bigger : in the last decade, the % value share of the Top 20 Sports IP Owners of total revenue has gr…
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It's finally sauna time as Swedish representatives join the podcast, along with Ukraine's Ziferblat. KAJ (Kevin, Axel and Jakob) talk about their sauna anthem Bara Bada Bastu, their thoughts on being one of the favourites this year, and why Finland's Lordi left a lasting impression (literally) on the band. Next up, twin brothers Daniil & Valentyn f…
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The artists from Austria and Latvia drop by for the latest episode of the podcast! Austrian opera star JJ is ready to bring drama to his Wasted Love performance. He talks about bonding with Conchita, working with 2023 contestant Teya, and his ‘choatic’ friendship with Denmark’s Sissal. Then, all six members of Latvian folk-pop group Tatumeitas tell…
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On today’s podcast, we say a big hello to Claude from the Netherlands and Montenegro’s Nina Žižić. Claude is bringing his feelgood anthem C’est La Vie to the stage. He tells us about his road to Basel, his musical heroes, and why everyone’s going to be hearing his mother at the Contest. Nina Žižić first represented Montenegro back in 2013 as the si…
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UP475 Inside Edge: 'India already had a monopoly, now they've got hotels on Park Lane and Mayfair'
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1:13:44Inside Edge is where we overthink the business of cricket, with co-host Mike Jakeman. Today's guest is Lawrence Booth, Editor of the Wisden Almanack, the conscience of the game. Released last week, Booth pulled no punches in his editor's notes: "2024 was the year cricket gave up any claim to being properly administered, with checks, balances, and g…
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Episode 19: Marko Bošnjak, Shkodra Elektronike & Theo Evan
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35:15It’s a triple threat as Croatia’s Marko Bosnjak, Albania’s Shkodra Elektronike and Theo Evan from Cyprus visit the podcast. First up, Marko Bošnjak has been baking his Poison Cake for the Eurovision stage. Albanian powerhouse duo Shkodra Elektronike tell Steve all about the famous legend inspiring their song Zjerm. And finally, please be quiet as C…
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Estonia’s Coffee King Tommy Cash and Slovenia’s TV presenter-turned-Eurovision star Klemen join Steve on today’s episode of the podcast. First up, Tommy Cash takes part in his first EVER podcast to discuss the creation of Espresso Macchiato, his friendship with Charli XCX and the famous names backing him for Eurovision victory. Next, Klemen brings …
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Episode 17: Væb, Justyna Steczkowska & NAPA
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40:14The rehearsals in Basel have begun and we're speaking to three acts who performed on stage on day one of the Contest - Væb, Justyna Steczkowska & NAPA! First up, it's Icelandic duo Væb who are opening the whole event with their ocean-inspired anthem RÓA. Brothers Matthías and Hálfdán talk about their rehearsals, whale watching, and their fame in Ic…
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We have two HUGE singers for the price of one on today’s episode of the podcast. First up is Serbia’s long-haired Princ who’s bringing his epic song Mila to Basel. He talks about his cat (also called Mila), his former life as a karate champion, and the unusual third language he speaks. Armenia’s PARG is here to talk about his powerful anthem Surviv…
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UP474 Wedge Issues: The Jazzy Golfer Joins UP
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35:08We met Jasmine Sanders aka The Jazzy Golfer when we held our roundtable event at European Tour HQ at Wentworth during the BMW PGA Championship in 2024. Now she's come on board as a co-host for Wedge Issues where we overthink the business of golf. Jasmine is one of the leading golf creators, host of CNN's Living Golf and founder of the Women's Golf …
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It’s a very special episode of the podcast, recorded in front of a live audience at the London Eurovision Party! Joining Steve on stage are the United Kingdom’s Remember Monday, Australia’s Go-Jo and Austria’s 2024 entry Kaleen. Next up it’s Iceland’s Væb, Malta’s Miriana Conte and Slovenia’s Klemen, before they passed the microphones to Sweden’s K…
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Representing Greece, Klavdia will be bringing the starry-eyed beauty of her song, Asteromata, to the Eurovision stage in Basel. She talks to Steve about her lifelong Eurovision dreams, her iconic glasses and the strong relationship she has with her Eurovision ‘mother’ Helena Paparizou. The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast is brought to you …
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UP473 What was your Business Moment of the Year? UP goes inside the FEVO Sport Industry Awards judging room
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1:14:40There's a new award category at this year's FEVO Sport Industry Awards - Business Moment of the Year. And for the first time, the judging process is revealed, as we chair the conversation ahead of the big reveal on the night of May 15th at Battersea Evolution in London. Our illustrious judging panel is Richard Scudamore, Lucy Wray, Allan Noble and …
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Volvemos a la PrePartyES de Madrid para otro episodio en español del Podcast Oficial de Eurovision! Una vez más, el presentador Víctor Escudero ha charlado con algunos artistas geniales. Por ejemplo, habla con la diva española Melody para saber cómo se está preparando para Basilea y qué le ha parecido la experiencia eurovisiva hasta ahora. Kyle Ale…
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