The host country always gets a free pass into the Eurovision Grand Final. It’s probably lucky then that Austria is hosting after reviewing Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?.

Michael and Bryan take a whizz through the host’s national final, and wonder if ORF’s budget can stretch enough to cover Cosmó‘s needs in May.

Is Tanzschein the best choice for Austria in 2026?

• Investigate how many euros went into the show
• Wonder if Austria is planning to win
• Ask if there are dancers in Austria

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Anna-Sophie – Superhuman

Kayla Krystin – I brenn [I’m burning]

Bamlak Werner – We Are Not Just One Thing

Lena Schaur – Painted Reality

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April 1 is never a good day to release news. Thankfully Eurovision Song Contest Asia organisers announced theirs a touch earlier.

ABC Canberra‘s James Findlay chatted with Michael about the newest addition to the Eurovision family, and how Australia might get involved.

Plus they talk about Delta Goodrem’s chances for Eurovision-proper.

Audio courtesy of ⁠666 ABC Canberra⁠

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There are some Eurovision national finals that are very well know, and then are are some which, well, are often missed. Lithuania is often caught in the latter category, but we reckon it’s time for that to change.

Michael and Ethan go back in time to review Eurovizija.LT, which saw Lion Ceccah win the coveted ticket to Vienna. But what else was up for contention?

Is Sólo Quiero Más the best choice for Lithuania in 2026?

• Petition for a food-related Eurovision compilation album
• Discover a new way to work with exclamation marks
• Find out why calculus is important

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Lolita Zero – Salve in meum mundum

Atikin – Deganti Žemelė

Black Biceps – LET ME COOK

NØRA BLU – Hold My Own

SHWR – Contact!

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The beauty of being a Big 5 country is not having to deal with pesky semi finals. It feels like Germany takes this on board when their national final comes around.

Michael and Ethan delve into Eurovision Song Contest: Das deutsche Finale 2026 to explore what new German broadcaster ARD put together to send to Vienna. And it’s quite the combination. While Sarah Engels won the superfinal, there were some songs that really should’ve got a better shot.

Is Fire the best choice for Germany in 2026?

• Get a lesson in songwriting, especially when singing about emotions
• Wonder what was on the jury’s minds
• Find out what Lichtenstein’s got to do with it

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BELA – Herz

RAGAZZKI – Ciao Ragazzki

Laura Nahr – Wonderland

MOLLY SUE – Optimist (Ha Ha Ha)

wavvyboi – black glitter

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It’s great to have Moldova back for 2026. It’s also great to have their Selecția Națională back for this Eurovision season too.

Michael and Lou review the jewels of the Moldovan finala națională, and take some time to critique what couldn’t beat Satoshi.

Is Viva, Moldova! the best choice for Moldova in 2026?

• Learn a new way to angry at spaghetti
• Get an opportunity to count the na-na-nas
• Find out where to get pink refreshments all across Europe

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Evgenii Avramov – Foc la ghete [Fire in the boots]

Maxim Zavidia – ALLO

Dayana – Doina

Cătălina Solomac – Pink Margarita

Pavel Orlov – Can’t Say Goodbye (Radio Edit)

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It may not be an easy task for them at the moment, but Ukraine delivered yet another amazing Eurovision national final. They also delivered LELÉKA the ticket to Vienna.

Michael and Lou jump into Vidbir to explore what didn’t quite make the cut.

Is Ridnym the best choice for Ukraine for 2026?

• Find out how much Lou loves cheese
• Understand the confusion with Jerry
• Explore why instrumentalist singers need to do more

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KHAYAT – Герци (Hertsy)

MR. VEL – Do or Done

Jerry Heil – CATHARTICUS (prayer)

Laud – Lightkeeper

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After close to 10 hours of broadcasting (consisting of approximately 5 hours of conversations, 2 hours of ads for dentists and tech and 2 hours of songs), Malta Eurovision Song Contest came to an end, with AIDAN finally taking hold of the MESC trophy.

Michael and Euro-fan Daniel review some of the songs in the mega grand final and wonder what might have happened if AIDAN didn’t get his way.

Is Bella the best choice for Malta for 2026?

• Understand Michael’s jury flip-flopping
• Dream about a post-Flute world
• Learn how to wrangle ten genres into one song

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Janice Mangion – Univers

DENISE – TROPHY

Matthew Cilia and The AfterParty – Brutality Mentality

Mychael Bartolo Chircop – My Sweet Angel

MATT BLXCK – Ejja Lejja Ħdejja ‘l Hawn (The Flute)

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Each year, we wait with baited breath for Croatia to choose their Eurovision entry via Dora. Will it be more Baby Lasagna or more Jacques Houdek? And every year, we’re left with a heap of songs that could’ve done well.

Michael is joined by Eurovision fan Daniel to review some of the songs that couldn’t beat out Lelek to take the Dora trophy.

Is Andromeda the best choice for Croatia in 2026?

• Meet Daniel (who is also a fan of Dora)
• Get the background on what Lelek’s artwork means
• Question what juries consider ‘artistic’

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Lara Demarin – MANTRA

Lima Len – Raketa

Stela Rade – Nema te

Cold Snap – Mucho Macho

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