web02.fireside.fm Sat, 30 May 2026 14:04:46 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Eurovision Song Context - Episodes Tagged with “Eurovision Staging” https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/tags/eurovision%20staging Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:00 -0400 We start with expertise and end up in Eurovision. It’s kind of our thing. Eurovision Song Context is a monthly podcast that looks at the Eurovision Song Contest through an unexpected lens: expert insight. Each episode, a guest from a different field — psychology, fashion, politics, design, linguistics, and more — talk about their work and how it helps us understand 2–3 Eurovision entries in a whole new light. Are these songs genuinely good? So bad they’re good? Or just weirdly unforgettable? Longform episodes come out on the 12th of every month (the "douzeth"). We're where brilliant minds meet bad key changes. en-us episodic A podcast where we bring in smart people. We talk about smart things, then veer into glitter, wind machines, and geopolitics. Experts. Insight. Eurovision chaos. Bradley Dalton-Oates We start with expertise and end up in Eurovision. It’s kind of our thing. Eurovision Song Context is a monthly podcast that looks at the Eurovision Song Contest through an unexpected lens: expert insight. Each episode, a guest from a different field — psychology, fashion, politics, design, linguistics, and more — talk about their work and how it helps us understand 2–3 Eurovision entries in a whole new light. Are these songs genuinely good? So bad they’re good? Or just weirdly unforgettable? Longform episodes come out on the 12th of every month (the "douzeth"). We're where brilliant minds meet bad key changes. no Eurovision, music, expert analysis, Europe, music, arts, culture, ESC Bradley Dalton-Oates eurovisionsongcontext@gmail.com Episode 88: Eurovision 2026 Recap: Serviceable Songs & Potato Salad https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/88 4c97fe84-e54c-4cd2-9560-2fd741174992 Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:00 -0400 Bradley Dalton-Oates full Bradley Dalton-Oates In this Eurovision 2026 recap episode, Bradley and Sheldon unpack Bulgaria’s controversial victory and ask a bigger question: is Eurovision still really a song contest, or has it become a spectacle-first television event? Drawing on Sheldon’s background in music and songwriting, the conversation explores why some technically stronger songs struggled while louder, more visually aggressive entries dominated the scoreboard. Along the way, they debate craftsmanship versus staging, authenticity versus trend-chasing, and whether modern Eurovision audiences are rewarding songs or simply rewarding moments. The episode moves beyond rankings into broader discussions about: why “serviceable” pop songs often outperform more sophisticated compositions how artists build audience connection on live television whether Eurovision entries should culturally represent their countries the role of televoting, attention spans, TikTok-era performance styles, and spectacle why some songs endure emotionally while others feel disposable Bradley and Sheldon also discuss standout entries from Malta, Greece, Moldova, Switzerland, the UK, and Bulgaria, along with the emotional and cross-generational appeal that continues to keep Eurovision alive more than 70 years after it began. Part music criticism, part cultural analysis, and part post-Eurovision therapy session, this episode asks what audiences actually want from Eurovision and whether the contest’s future lies in craftsmanship, chaos, or somewhere in between. 1:20:23 no <p>See the 2026 Grand Final here!</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYEIv2qhYAI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYEIv2qhYAI</a> </p> Eurovision, Eurovision 2026, Eurovision podcast, Bulgaria Eurovision, Bangaranga, Malta Eurovision, Aidan, Veronica Fusaro, Switzerland Eurovision, Delta Goodrem, Look Mum No Computer, Moldova Eurovision, Greece Eurovision, Eurovision recap, music criticism, songwriting, pop music, televote, jury vote, Eurovision fandom, Eurovision staging, audience psychology, cultural analysis See the 2026 Grand Final here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYEIv2qhYAI

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYEIv2qhYAI

]]> Episode 86: ESC 2026 Turquoise Carpet: Alternative Commentary Track https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/86 3a47bcaa-bdfc-4f65-9511-63301d37a787 Sun, 10 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400 Bradley Dalton-Oates full Bradley Dalton-Oates Our annual Eurovision Turquoise Carpet commentary experiment returns. Open the official Eurovision 2026 Turquoise Carpet stream, start this episode, and when we say “GO,” press play on the video and mute the official commentary. This year, Bradley, Susie Russ, and Russ provide an alternative live commentary track covering the fashion, staging, crowd energy, camera work, and general Eurovision chaos of Vienna 2026. No official audio is included because of copyright, so this episode is designed to be played alongside the official stream. Cut the sound. Watch the images. Let Vienna wash over you. 2:03:08 no <p>Eurovision Song Context presents our annual Turquoise Carpet commentary experiment.</p> <p>Here’s how this works:</p> <p>Open the official Eurovision 2026 Turquoise Carpet video.<br> Start this episode.<br> When we say “GO,” press play on the video and mute the official commentary.<br> Watch the visuals while listening to us instead.</p> <p>The official Eurovision Turquoise Carpet:<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hPqh_Ezg3k&amp;t=3538s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hPqh_Ezg3k&amp;t=3538s</a></p> <p>This year’s turquoise carpet comes from Vienna, and compared to Basel 2025, the entire production feels dramatically more optimized for television: tighter camera work, stronger crowd energy, better pacing, more spectacle, more fashion, more drama.</p> <p>So Bradley, Susie Russ, and Russ watch the entire thing live and provide an alternative commentary track covering:</p> <p>fashion<br> staging<br> camera choices<br> crowd energy<br> Eurovision absurdity<br> orchestral grandeur<br> random cultural tangents<br> and whether various outfits belong at the Met Gala, the CMAs, or Hobby Lobby</p> <p>No official audio is included because of copyright, so this episode is designed to be played alongside the official stream.</p> <p>When instructed:<br> Cut the sound. Watch the images. Let Vienna wash over you.</p> Eurovision #ESC2026 #Vienna2026 #TurquoiseCarpet Eurovision, Eurovision 2026, ESC 2026, Vienna 2026, Eurovision Song Contest, Turquoise Carpet, Eurovision Turquoise Carpet, Eurovision fashion, Eurovision commentary, Eurovision podcast, Eurovision reaction, Eurovision live commentary, Eurovision watchalong, Eurovision Vienna, ESC podcast, Eurovision fans, Eurovision analysis, Eurovision outfits, Eurovision staging, Eurovision 2026 Vienna, Eurovision community, Susie Russ, Eurovision media, Eurovision Song Context presents our annual Turquoise Carpet commentary experiment.

Here’s how this works:

Open the official Eurovision 2026 Turquoise Carpet video.
Start this episode.
When we say “GO,” press play on the video and mute the official commentary.
Watch the visuals while listening to us instead.

The official Eurovision Turquoise Carpet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hPqh_Ezg3k&t=3538s

This year’s turquoise carpet comes from Vienna, and compared to Basel 2025, the entire production feels dramatically more optimized for television: tighter camera work, stronger crowd energy, better pacing, more spectacle, more fashion, more drama.

So Bradley, Susie Russ, and Russ watch the entire thing live and provide an alternative commentary track covering:

fashion
staging
camera choices
crowd energy
Eurovision absurdity
orchestral grandeur
random cultural tangents
and whether various outfits belong at the Met Gala, the CMAs, or Hobby Lobby

No official audio is included because of copyright, so this episode is designed to be played alongside the official stream.

When instructed:
Cut the sound. Watch the images. Let Vienna wash over you.

Eurovision #ESC2026 #Vienna2026 #TurquoiseCarpet]]> Eurovision Song Context presents our annual Turquoise Carpet commentary experiment.

Here’s how this works:

Open the official Eurovision 2026 Turquoise Carpet video.
Start this episode.
When we say “GO,” press play on the video and mute the official commentary.
Watch the visuals while listening to us instead.

The official Eurovision Turquoise Carpet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hPqh_Ezg3k&t=3538s

This year’s turquoise carpet comes from Vienna, and compared to Basel 2025, the entire production feels dramatically more optimized for television: tighter camera work, stronger crowd energy, better pacing, more spectacle, more fashion, more drama.

So Bradley, Susie Russ, and Russ watch the entire thing live and provide an alternative commentary track covering:

fashion
staging
camera choices
crowd energy
Eurovision absurdity
orchestral grandeur
random cultural tangents
and whether various outfits belong at the Met Gala, the CMAs, or Hobby Lobby

No official audio is included because of copyright, so this episode is designed to be played alongside the official stream.

When instructed:
Cut the sound. Watch the images. Let Vienna wash over you.

Eurovision #ESC2026 #Vienna2026 #TurquoiseCarpet]]> Episode 84: Eurovision 2026: This Feels Off- with Mark Bowden https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/84 455f520a-0b7f-4494-82a2-e5149000b1b5 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Bradley Dalton-Oates full Bradley Dalton-Oates Bradley is joined by Mark Bowden to break down key Eurovision 2026 entries through a body language lens. Together, they analyze the UK’s “Look Mum No Computer,” Senhit’s star-powered “Superstar” (and whether bringing in Boy George can succeed where Flo Rida didn’t), and the current front-runners from France and Finland. They explore what performers signal on stage, why some acts connect instantly, and how confidence, authenticity, and staging can make or break a result. 1:08:51 no <p>Episode References</p> <p>United Kingdom – Look Mum No Computer:<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niMKvJ-Itq8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niMKvJ-Itq8</a></p> <p>San Marino – Senhit (Adrenalina, Live 2021):<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQe-fQSFxg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQe-fQSFxg</a></p> <p>San Marino – Senhit ‘Superstar’ (National Performance 2026):<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQe-fQSFxg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQe-fQSFxg</a></p> <p>Boy George – ‘Miss Me Blind’ (see approx. 1:07:12):<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkDWe3xS718" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkDWe3xS718</a></p> <p>France – Monroe ‘Regarde !’:<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujoCYrvvTYQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujoCYrvvTYQ</a></p> <p>Finland – Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen ‘Liekinheitin’:<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bfwNIYb96Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bfwNIYb96Q</a></p> <p>Eurovision Odds:<br> <a href="https://eurovisionworld.com/odds/eurovision" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://eurovisionworld.com/odds/eurovision</a></p> <p>Episode 66, Mark talks ESC 2025:<br> <a href="https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/?page=2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/?page=2</a></p> <p>Episodes 38/19, Mark talks ESC 2024:<br> <a href="https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/?page=4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/?page=4</a></p> <p>Boy George Interview:<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EgT39WsFf0&amp;t=13s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EgT39WsFf0&amp;t=13s</a></p> <p>Mark Bowden</p> <p>Official site:<br> <a href="https://truthplane.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://truthplane.com/</a></p> <p>Mark's Truth and Lies: What People Are Really Thinking<br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-People-Really-Thinking-ebook/dp/B072L52J3D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3W19IBJF1NRZK&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gg3FDkL8MMtgU7OW_-lBvDDi4pT47WY8dCZwgx1HxlIb5pGIsIFV6tA1NDyswSQia-F94q14CLEsOAH839MdIPI9eRDgDHanfTYk6oaLjTM.Ziln-trJvfT61cPzwGZwpGvG5g-3iAzjXHn8W6v3CsI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=mark+bowden+book%2C+truth+and+lies&amp;qid=1776132760&amp;sprefix=mark+bowden+book%2C+truth+and+lie%2Caps%2C156&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-People-Really-Thinking-ebook/dp/B072L52J3D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3W19IBJF1NRZK&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gg3FDkL8MMtgU7OW_-lBvDDi4pT47WY8dCZwgx1HxlIb5pGIsIFV6tA1NDyswSQia-F94q14CLEsOAH839MdIPI9eRDgDHanfTYk6oaLjTM.Ziln-trJvfT61cPzwGZwpGvG5g-3iAzjXHn8W6v3CsI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=mark+bowden+book%2C+truth+and+lies&amp;qid=1776132760&amp;sprefix=mark+bowden+book%2C+truth+and+lie%2Caps%2C156&amp;sr=8-1</a> </p> Eurovision 2026, Eurovision Song Contest, Eurovision podcast, Eurovision analysis, Eurovision performance, Eurovision staging, Eurovision body language, body language in performance, nonverbal communication, Mark Bowden, human behavior, reading people, stage presence, performance psychology, audience perception, jury vs televote, Eurovision predictions, Eurovision insights, why performances succeed, live performance analysis, communication and behavior, signals and perception, Eurovision contestants 2026 Episode References

United Kingdom – Look Mum No Computer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niMKvJ-Itq8

San Marino – Senhit (Adrenalina, Live 2021):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQe-fQSFxg

San Marino – Senhit ‘Superstar’ (National Performance 2026):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQe-fQSFxg

Boy George – ‘Miss Me Blind’ (see approx. 1:07:12):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkDWe3xS718

France – Monroe ‘Regarde !’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujoCYrvvTYQ

Finland – Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen ‘Liekinheitin’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bfwNIYb96Q

Eurovision Odds:
https://eurovisionworld.com/odds/eurovision

Episode 66, Mark talks ESC 2025:
https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/?page=2

Episodes 38/19, Mark talks ESC 2024:
https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/?page=4

Boy George Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EgT39WsFf0&t=13s

Mark Bowden

Official site:
https://truthplane.com/

Mark's Truth and Lies: What People Are Really Thinking
https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-People-Really-Thinking-ebook/dp/B072L52J3D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3W19IBJF1NRZK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gg3FDkL8MMtgU7OW_-lBvDDi4pT47WY8dCZwgx1HxlIb5pGIsIFV6tA1NDyswSQia-F94q14CLEsOAH839MdIPI9eRDgDHanfTYk6oaLjTM.Ziln-trJvfT61cPzwGZwpGvG5g-3iAzjXHn8W6v3CsI&dib_tag=se&keywords=mark+bowden+book%2C+truth+and+lies&qid=1776132760&sprefix=mark+bowden+book%2C+truth+and+lie%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1

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United Kingdom – Look Mum No Computer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niMKvJ-Itq8

San Marino – Senhit (Adrenalina, Live 2021):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQe-fQSFxg

San Marino – Senhit ‘Superstar’ (National Performance 2026):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQe-fQSFxg

Boy George – ‘Miss Me Blind’ (see approx. 1:07:12):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkDWe3xS718

France – Monroe ‘Regarde !’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujoCYrvvTYQ

Finland – Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen ‘Liekinheitin’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bfwNIYb96Q

Eurovision Odds:
https://eurovisionworld.com/odds/eurovision

Episode 66, Mark talks ESC 2025:
https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/?page=2

Episodes 38/19, Mark talks ESC 2024:
https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/?page=4

Boy George Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EgT39WsFf0&t=13s

Mark Bowden

Official site:
https://truthplane.com/

Mark's Truth and Lies: What People Are Really Thinking
https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-People-Really-Thinking-ebook/dp/B072L52J3D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3W19IBJF1NRZK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gg3FDkL8MMtgU7OW_-lBvDDi4pT47WY8dCZwgx1HxlIb5pGIsIFV6tA1NDyswSQia-F94q14CLEsOAH839MdIPI9eRDgDHanfTYk6oaLjTM.Ziln-trJvfT61cPzwGZwpGvG5g-3iAzjXHn8W6v3CsI&dib_tag=se&keywords=mark+bowden+book%2C+truth+and+lies&qid=1776132760&sprefix=mark+bowden+book%2C+truth+and+lie%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1

]]> Episode 83: Love It or Side Eye: Eurovision 2026 Breakdown with Russ https://eurovisionsongcontext.fireside.fm/83 90df2dc7-4558-4379-9ead-5db2fd8fb12a Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 Bradley Dalton-Oates full Bradley Dalton-Oates In this episode, Bradley is joined by Russ from EuroRiffs to go song-by-song through the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 lineup. With minimal editing and maximum honesty, they react to this year’s entries using their “love it, hate it, or side eye” framework. They discuss standout tracks like Greece’s “Ferto,” question whether big ballads like Australia’s “Eclipse” can land, and debate which songs risk being repetitive, forgettable, or carried entirely by staging. Along the way, they get into jury vs televote dynamics, qualification chances, and why some entries feel unmistakably Eurovision, while others could come from anywhere. Early predictions, strong opinions, and a few disagreements included. 1:12:19 no <p>Bradley is joined by Russ from EuroRiffs to break down the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 lineup. No fluff, no over-editing, just real reactions.</p> <p>Songs:</p> <p>Why Greece’s “Ferto” (Akylas) is a top contender<br> Mixed reactions to Australia’s Delta Goodrem and big ballads this year<br> Whether songs like Estonia, Norway, and Armenia have enough to qualify<br> The ongoing debate around lyrics vs performance vs staging<br> Why some entries feel “very Eurovision”… and others feel like they could come from anywhere<br> Which songs risk getting lost in the semi-finals—and which might sneak through</p> <p>Plus: staging worries, jury vs televote dynamics, and early predictions for who could land top 5—or miss the final entirely.</p> <p>🎵 Songs Covered in This Episode</p> <p>Sarah Engels – “Fire”<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Sarah+Engels+Fire+Eurovision+2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Sarah+Engels+Fire+Eurovision+2026</a><br> 🇫🇷 France<br> Monroe – “Regarde !”<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Monroe+Regarde+Eurovision+2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Monroe+Regarde+Eurovision+2026</a><br> 🇨🇾 Cyprus<br> Antigoni – “Jalla”<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Antigoni+Jalla+Eurovision+2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Antigoni+Jalla+Eurovision+2026</a><br> 🇧🇬 Bulgaria<br> Dara – “Bangaranga”<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Dara+Bangaranga" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Dara+Bangaranga</a><br> 🇫🇮 Finland<br> Linda Lampenius &amp; Pete Parkkonen – “Liekinheitin”<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Liekinheitin+Eurovision+2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Liekinheitin+Eurovision+2026</a><br> 🇺🇦 Ukraine<br> Leléka – “Ridnym”<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Leleka+Ridnym" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Leleka+Ridnym</a><br> 🇵🇹 Portugal<br> Bandidos do Cante – “Rosa”<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Bandidos+do+Cante+Rosa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Bandidos+do+Cante+Rosa</a><br> 🇬🇧 United Kingdom<br> Look Mum No Computer – “Eins, Zwei, Drei”<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Look+Mum+No+Computer+Eins+Zwei+Drei" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Look+Mum+No+Computer+Eins+Zwei+Drei</a> </p> Eurovision 2026, Eurovision Song Contest, Eurovision podcast, Eurovision review, Eurovision reactions, Eurovision analysis, Eurovision songs 2026, Eurovision favorites, Eurovision predictions, Eurovision semi final, Eurovision final, Eurovision staging, Eurovision jury vs televote, Akylas Ferto, Greece Eurovision 2026, Delta Goodrem Eclipse, Australia Eurovision 2026, Vanilla Ninja Too Epic to Be True, Estonia Eurovision 2026, Jonas Lovv Ya Ya Ya, Norway Eurovision 2026, Simon Paloma Rumba, Armenia Eurovision 2026, Alexandra Capitanescu Choke Me, Romania Eurovision 2026, Felicia My System, Sweden Eurovision 2026, Sarah Engels Fire, Germany Eurovision 2026, Monroe Regarde, France Eurovision 2026, Antigoni Jalla, Cyprus Eurovision 2026, Dara Bangaranga, Bulgaria Eurovision 2026, Liekinheitin Finland Eurovision, Leleka Ridnym, Ukraine Eurovision 2026, Bandidos do Cante Rosa, Portugal Eurovision 2026, Look Mum No Computer Eins Zwei Drei, United Kingdom Eurovision 2026 Bradley is joined by Russ from EuroRiffs to break down the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 lineup. No fluff, no over-editing, just real reactions.

Songs:

Why Greece’s “Ferto” (Akylas) is a top contender
Mixed reactions to Australia’s Delta Goodrem and big ballads this year
Whether songs like Estonia, Norway, and Armenia have enough to qualify
The ongoing debate around lyrics vs performance vs staging
Why some entries feel “very Eurovision”… and others feel like they could come from anywhere
Which songs risk getting lost in the semi-finals—and which might sneak through

Plus: staging worries, jury vs televote dynamics, and early predictions for who could land top 5—or miss the final entirely.

🎵 Songs Covered in This Episode

Sarah Engels – “Fire”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Sarah+Engels+Fire+Eurovision+2026
🇫🇷 France
Monroe – “Regarde !”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Monroe+Regarde+Eurovision+2026
🇨🇾 Cyprus
Antigoni – “Jalla”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Antigoni+Jalla+Eurovision+2026
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Dara – “Bangaranga”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Dara+Bangaranga
🇫🇮 Finland
Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen – “Liekinheitin”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Liekinheitin+Eurovision+2026
🇺🇦 Ukraine
Leléka – “Ridnym”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Leleka+Ridnym
🇵🇹 Portugal
Bandidos do Cante – “Rosa”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Bandidos+do+Cante+Rosa
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Look Mum No Computer – “Eins, Zwei, Drei”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Look+Mum+No+Computer+Eins+Zwei+Drei

]]> Bradley is joined by Russ from EuroRiffs to break down the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 lineup. No fluff, no over-editing, just real reactions.

Songs:

Why Greece’s “Ferto” (Akylas) is a top contender
Mixed reactions to Australia’s Delta Goodrem and big ballads this year
Whether songs like Estonia, Norway, and Armenia have enough to qualify
The ongoing debate around lyrics vs performance vs staging
Why some entries feel “very Eurovision”… and others feel like they could come from anywhere
Which songs risk getting lost in the semi-finals—and which might sneak through

Plus: staging worries, jury vs televote dynamics, and early predictions for who could land top 5—or miss the final entirely.

🎵 Songs Covered in This Episode

Sarah Engels – “Fire”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Sarah+Engels+Fire+Eurovision+2026
🇫🇷 France
Monroe – “Regarde !”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Monroe+Regarde+Eurovision+2026
🇨🇾 Cyprus
Antigoni – “Jalla”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Antigoni+Jalla+Eurovision+2026
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Dara – “Bangaranga”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Dara+Bangaranga
🇫🇮 Finland
Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen – “Liekinheitin”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Liekinheitin+Eurovision+2026
🇺🇦 Ukraine
Leléka – “Ridnym”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Leleka+Ridnym
🇵🇹 Portugal
Bandidos do Cante – “Rosa”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Bandidos+do+Cante+Rosa
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Look Mum No Computer – “Eins, Zwei, Drei”
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Look+Mum+No+Computer+Eins+Zwei+Drei

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