Quick disclaimer: last night's semi-final has reduced this episode's relevance by 20%, though Dan's return balances it out with a 20% increase in hostility. The Gang also pilots a brand new spin-off format, while Simon attempts a cheery rebrand. What could possibly go wrong?

Follow along with the performances: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mYBiIO0pfY&list=PLi_PXCB9XDxtEYH2_trS3QEojJ1FMnspE

Episode 33: 2022 Part 2 and Ask Simon

The speedboat of music travel (are we still doing that?) is back in action for our first podcast of the 2023 season, and this week we're looking at how we got here: by coming second. So if you like Sam Ryder, you'll love... the part of the episode where we talk about him. Plus, Phil reveals his top 3 sausage rolls, Simon goes to bed, and a man from the 1950s violates a bird. It's good to be back!

Follow along with the performances here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_PXCB9XDxvFinhhRwJUaxpLX3H2B_TB

Episode 34: UK Number Twos & Simon's Bedtime

With weeks to go until Eurovision 2023, the gang boards the speedboat of musical travel and runs down the hopefuls and hopeless for this year's Eurovision - including a Norwegian sea shanty, a Finnish human centipede and something very French and interesting. So bust open the fenêtre and pour yourself a piña colada, you're probably going to need it.

Follow the songs here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_PXCB9XDxuIIsuhw3veBpz8h3he6PXU

Episode 35: 2023 Part 1 & The Great French Philibuster

The gang takes one last lap of the contenders before this year's Eurovision and/or the podcast's cancellation, whichever happens first. Featuring a returning Swedish champion, a Belgian matador Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, and the Moldovan reincarnation of Joci Pápai vibes. Plus, can AI write a Eurovision song? Tune in to find out! (It can.)

Follow the performances here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_PXCB9XDxvF16IDb1nIfm8np8kw18Lo

Episode 36: 2023 Part 2 & Suckle At That Gravy Train

There's no business like snow business! The gang casts their fishing rods of Eurovision back over 5 ice-themed entries from competitions past in this brrr-illiant Christmas special. Will Russia get another frosty reception? Is Phil on thin ice with his views on panettone? And what is Simon doing under the desk? Get your skates on and find out!

Follow the festive performances here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_PXCB9XDxvh29g2NLbEOCC8bb7KrzAD

Episode 37: Christmas Special 2023 - I Cannot Avoid the Penguin Man

The gang is back aboard the speedboat of musical travel to witness the sights, sounds and smells of Eurovision 2024. This week, Ireland rolls the dice, Australia phones it in, and Austria will rave - whether Simon the Character likes it or not.

Follow the songs here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_PXCB9XDxsA8aYfIWfyok2naFtQE2jv

Episode 38: 2024 Part 1 - This Song Made Me Uncomfortable

What’s that coming over the hill, is it Joci Pápai vibes? In a rare morning recording, the gang slurs their way through five more Eurovision contenders ahead of the Grand Final/Simon’s stag do. Will they finally agree on their top song? Do the Amish watch Eurovision? Will Phil successfully pronounce some Estonian? Tune in to find out.

Follow the songs here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_PXCB9XDxvlYE2nzIripdXQjAl16i9N

Episode 39: 2024 Part 2 - Your Opinion Means Nothing To Me

Drama, controversy and conflict abound in quarter two of the bracket, which pits a wobbly UK against a Czech iPod advert; a warbling Albanian against a Moldovan Avril Lavigne; and a Dirty Dancing Switzerland against a spontaneously weeping Estonian. Plus, Simon has a breakdown! Again.

Watch the performances discussed here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_PXCB9XDxumRpzvIj_Wv5l3wWmBxoPX

Episode 21: Best of the Rest Bracket 2 and Raisiny Integrity

A (or possibly the) Eurovision lockdown podcast!

Follow along with the performances discussed - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXpV27JmqCYgCik5stvnPg/playlists

Episode 21: Best of the Rest Bracket 2 and Raisiny Integrity

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