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.

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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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