<blockquote>Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final Podcast From Vienna
As the glitter falls to the floor and the sequins are harvested for next year, James Stephenson and Samantha Ross look back at Vienna and the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.</blockquote>
As the summer months stretch out before us, stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-unofficial-eurovision/id369754923">You’ll find the show in iTunes</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNBt1qiXXi1qMxk58HNHe">Spotify</a>. <a href="https://escinsight.com/category/podcast/feed/">A direct RSS feed is available</a>. We also have a regular email newsletter <a href="https://escinsight.com/tour-the-site/the-esc-insight-email-newsletter/">which you can sign up to here</a>.
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It's all over in Vienna, and the singing has ended.

As the glitter falls to the floor and the sequins are harvested for next year, James Stephenson and Samantha Ross look back at Vienna and the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final Podcast From Vienna

Let&#8217;s look through all 10 of the qualifying entries, analyse why gold is the magic colour for Australia, explore the innovative stagings of the returning countries Romania and Bulgaria, and ask which of these songs could have chances to succeed in the Grand Final on Saturday.
<blockquote>Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Friday 15th May
On today’s episode, James Stephenson and Samantha Ross are joined by ESC Insight’s David Horton and Lisa-Jayne Lewis to break down the results of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2026.</blockquote>
With the live show almost here, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-unofficial-eurovision/id369754923">You’ll find the show in iTunes</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNBt1qiXXi1qMxk58HNHe">Spotify</a>. <a href="https://escinsight.com/category/podcast/feed/">A direct RSS feed is available</a>. We also have a regular email newsletter <a href="https://escinsight.com/tour-the-site/the-esc-insight-email-newsletter/">which you can sign up to here</a>.
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It's Friday in Vienna, and the Semi Finals are over.

On today’s episode, James Stephenson and Samantha Ross are joined by ESC Insight’s David Horton and Lisa-Jayne Lewis to break down the results of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2026. 
 
The team takes a look through all 10 of the qualifying entries, analyses why gold is the magic colour for Australia, analyses the innovative stagings of the returning countries Romania and Bulgaria, and asks which of these songs could have chances to succeed in the Grand Final on Saturday. 
 
Join James, Sam and the ESC Insight team in Vienna as we bring you the latest news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Friday 15th May

We have our first ten qualifiers through to Saturday night. Now the final ten places are up for grabs in the second Semi Final.
<blockquote>Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Thursday 14th May
James Stephenson and Samantha Ross look ahead to the second Semi Final and catch up with some more performers looking to get through to Saturday&#8217;s Grand Final.</blockquote>
With the live show almost here, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-unofficial-eurovision/id369754923">You’ll find the show in iTunes</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNBt1qiXXi1qMxk58HNHe">Spotify</a>. <a href="https://escinsight.com/category/podcast/feed/">A direct RSS feed is available</a>. We also have a regular email newsletter <a href="https://escinsight.com/tour-the-site/the-esc-insight-email-newsletter/">which you can sign up to here</a>.
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It's Thursday in Vienna, and the second Semi Final is upon us.

James Stephenson and Samantha Ross look ahead to the second Semi Final and catch up with some more performers looking to get through to Saturday's Grand Final. We have our first ten qualifiers through to Saturday night. Now the final ten places are up for grabs in the second Semi Final.  
 
Join James, Sam and the ESC Insight team in Vienna as we bring you the latest news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Thursday 14th May

<blockquote>Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Wednesday 13th May
As we would say in another time, ten qualified, five fell, fifteen ran. Just before it all starts again with the second Semi Final, James Stephenson, Samantha Ross and some friends have a little review of Tuesday&#8217;s show.</blockquote>
With the live show almost here, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-unofficial-eurovision/id369754923">You’ll find the show in iTunes</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNBt1qiXXi1qMxk58HNHe">Spotify</a>. <a href="https://escinsight.com/category/podcast/feed/">A direct RSS feed is available</a>. We also have a regular email newsletter <a href="https://escinsight.com/tour-the-site/the-esc-insight-email-newsletter/">which you can sign up to here</a>.
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It's Wednesday in Vienna as we review the first Semi Final.

As we would say in another time, ten qualified, five fell, fifteen ran. Just before it all starts again with the second Semi Final, James Stephenson, Samantha Ross and some friends have a little review of Tuesday's show. 
 
Join James, Sam and the ESC Insight team in Vienna as we bring you the latest news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Wednesday 13th May

Although the first Semi Finalists performed for the jury (and the back-up tape) in last night&#8217;s rehearsal to get half of their score. Now it;s time to earn the other half and sing live to the world.
<blockquote>Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Tuesday 12th May
James Stephenson and Samantha Ross look ahead to the first Semi Final and catch up with some of the performers looking to get through to Saturday&#8217;s Grand Final.</blockquote>
With the live show almost here, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-unofficial-eurovision/id369754923">You’ll find the show in iTunes</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNBt1qiXXi1qMxk58HNHe">Spotify</a>. <a href="https://escinsight.com/category/podcast/feed/">A direct RSS feed is available</a>. We also have a regular email newsletter <a href="https://escinsight.com/tour-the-site/the-esc-insight-email-newsletter/">which you can sign up to here</a>.
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It's Tuesday in Vienna, and the first Semi Final approaches

James Stephenson and Samantha Ross look ahead to the first Semi Final and catch up with some of the performers looking to get through to Saturday's Grand Final. 
 
Join James, Sam and the ESC Insight team in Vienna as we bring you the latest news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Tuesday 12th May

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