<h2>It&#8217;s time to go Inside The Model</h2>
James Stephenson presents a brand-new podcast that analyses who might win the Eurovision Song Contest in a brand-new way. With the help of The Model, James&#8217;s prediction tool for the Contest, he&#8217;ll take a look at how the race to Vienna is shaping up with weekly updates on the favourites, unique analysis of this year&#8217;s songs, and special guest appearances.
On this episode, James is joined by ESC Insight&#8217;s own Ben Robertson for in depth analysis of what Eurovision 2026 could bring. They chat about the running orders for each semi-final, which were revealed on Thursday, and why and how the running order can impact a Eurovision Song Contest entry. They&#8217;ll also discuss this year&#8217;s rule changes, including the expansion of the international juries, and consider whether a step change is coming to the Contest.
You can listen to Inside The Model on the ESC Insight podcast now, with weekly episodes every Monday that pull you deeper into the data.
Never miss an episode of the ESC Insight podcast. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-unofficial-eurovision/id369754923">Follow the show on iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNBt1qiXXi1qMxk58HNHe">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://podnews.net/podcast/i7fh">in your favourite podcast app listed here</a>. <a href="https://escinsight.com/category/podcast/feed/">A direct RSS feed is available</a>.
The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://escinsight.com/2026/04/06/eurovision-insight-podcast-inside-the-model-the-eurovision-running-order-is-revealed/">Eurovision Insight Podcast&#8230; Inside The Model: The Eurovision Running Order is Revealed</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://escinsight.com">ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode, James is joined by ESC Insight's own Ben Robertson for in depth analysis of what Eurovision 2026 could bring. They chat about the running orders for each semi-final, which were revealed on Thursday, and why and how the running order can impact a Eurovision Song Contest entry.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel="nofollow" href="https://escinsight.com/2026/04/06/eurovision-insight-podcast-inside-the-model-the-eurovision-running-order-is-revealed/"&gt;Eurovision Insight Podcast&amp;#8230; Inside The Model: The Eurovision Running Order is Revealed&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel="nofollow" href="https://escinsight.com"&gt;ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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The running order has been released, what has this done to The Model?

James Stephenson presents a brand-new podcast that analyses who might win the Eurovision Song Contest in a brand-new way. With the help of The Model, James's prediction tool for the Contest, he'll take a look at how the race to Vienna is shaping up with weekly updates on the favourites, unique analysis of this year's songs, and special guest appearances. 
 
On this episode, James is joined by ESC Insight's own Ben Robertson for in depth analysis of what Eurovision 2026 could bring. They chat about the running orders for each semi-final, which were revealed on Thursday, and why and how the running order can impact a Eurovision Song Contest entry. They'll also discuss this year's rule changes, including the expansion of the international juries, and consider whether a step change is coming to the Contest. 
 
You can listen to Inside The Model on the ESC Insight podcast now, with weekly episodes every Monday that pull you deeper into the data.

Eurovision Insight Podcast… Inside The Model: The Eurovision Running Order is Revealed

<h2>A special guest goes Inside The Model</h2>
James Stephenson presents a brand-new podcast that analyses who might win the Eurovision Song Contest in a brand-new way. With the help of The Model, James&#8217;s prediction tool for the Contest, he&#8217;ll take a look at how the race to Vienna is shaping up with weekly updates on the favourites, unique analysis of this year&#8217;s songs, and special guest appearances.
On this episode, Finland&#8217;s Eurovision 2013 artist Krista Siegfrids joins James to look at this week&#8217;s results, and ask if Finland will win its first Contest in two decades. She also tells us some of her favourite songs from this year&#8217;s show and talks about Eurovision speculation from the artist&#8217;s perspective, and how much pressure there is to perform on the world&#8217;s biggest stage. James also analyses this week&#8217;s projection from The Model, and asks why Finland isn&#8217;t further ahead.
You can listen to Inside The Model on the ESC Insight podcast now, with weekly episodes every Monday that pull you deeper into the data.
Never miss an episode of the ESC Insight podcast. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-unofficial-eurovision/id369754923">Follow the show on iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNBt1qiXXi1qMxk58HNHe">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://podnews.net/podcast/i7fh">in your favourite podcast app listed here</a>. <a href="https://escinsight.com/category/podcast/feed/">A direct RSS feed is available</a>.
The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://escinsight.com/2026/03/30/eurovision-insight-podcast-inside-the-model-krista-siegfrids-makes-her-eurovision-prediction/">Eurovision Insight Podcast&#8230; Inside The Model: Krista Siegfrids Makes Her Eurovision Prediction</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://escinsight.com">ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This wewk, on Inside The Model pocast, Finland's Eurovision 2013 artist Krista Siegfrids joins James Stephenson to look at this week's results, and ask if Finland will win its first Contest in two decades.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel="nofollow" href="https://escinsight.com/2026/03/30/eurovision-insight-podcast-inside-the-model-krista-siegfrids-makes-her-eurovision-prediction/"&gt;Eurovision Insight Podcast&amp;#8230; Inside The Model: Krista Siegfrids Makes Her Eurovision Prediction&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel="nofollow" href="https://escinsight.com"&gt;ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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Finland woul win Eurovision if it were held today, but the margin is shrinking.

James Stephenson presents a brand-new podcast that analyses who might win the Eurovision Song Contest in a brand-new way. With the help of The Model, James's prediction tool for the Contest, he'll take a look at how the race to Vienna is shaping up with weekly updates on the favourites, unique analysis of this year's songs, and special guest appearances. 
 
On this episode, Finland's Eurovision 2013 artist Krista Siegfrids joins James to look at this week's results, and ask if Finland will win its first Contest in two decades. She also tells us some of her favourite songs from this year's show and talks about Eurovision speculation from the artist's perspective, and how much pressure there is to perform on the world's biggest stage. James also analyses this week's projection from The Model, and asks why Finland isn't further ahead.

Eurovision Insight Podcast… Inside The Model: Krista Siegfrids Makes Her Eurovision Prediction

<h2>It&#8217;s time to see Inside The Model</h2>
James Stephenson presents a brand-new podcast that analyses who might win the Eurovision Song Contest in a brand-new way. With the help of The Model, James&#8217;s prediction tool for the Contest, he&#8217;ll take a look at how the race to Vienna is shaping up with weekly updates on the favourites, unique analysis of this year&#8217;s songs, and special guest appearances.
On this episode, James analyses the latest update, which sees Finland and &#8216;Liekinheitin&#8217; rise to the top of the standings. He&#8217;ll explain the change in methodology that has created the brand-new look to The Model, how each song chasing Finland down has different musical characteristics that may help it succeed, and answers questions from ESC Insight&#8217;s Samantha Ross on what The Model does &#8211; and doesn&#8217;t &#8211; take into account in its rankings.
You can listen to Inside The Model on the ESC Insight podcast now, with weekly episodes every Monday that pull you deeper into the data.
Never miss an episode of the ESC Insight podcast. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-unofficial-eurovision/id369754923">Follow the show on iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNBt1qiXXi1qMxk58HNHe">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://podnews.net/podcast/i7fh">in your favourite podcast app listed here</a>. <a href="https://escinsight.com/category/podcast/feed/">A direct RSS feed is available</a>.
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<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode, James analyses the latest update, explains the change in methodology that has created the brand-new look to The Model, and answers your questions on what The Model does - and doesn't - take into account.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel="nofollow" href="https://escinsight.com/2026/03/23/eurovision-insight-podcast-inside-the-model-2/"&gt;Eurovision Insight Podcast&amp;#8230; Inside The Model: Finland Flies into First&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel="nofollow" href="https://escinsight.com"&gt;ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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Finland takes over at the top of The Model

James Stephenson presents a brand-new podcast that analyses who might win the Eurovision Song Contest in a brand-new way. With the help of The Model, James's prediction tool for the Contest, he'll take a look at how the race to Vienna is shaping up with weekly updates on the favourites, unique analysis of this year's songs, and special guest appearances. 
 
On this episode, James analyses the latest update, which sees Finland and 'Liekinheitin' rise to the top of the standings. He'll explain the change in methodology that has created the brand-new look to The Model, how each song chasing Finland down has different musical characteristics that may help it succeed, and answers questions from ESC Insight's Samantha Ross on what The Model does - and doesn't - take into account in its rankings. 
 
You can listen to Inside The Model on the ESC Insight podcast now, with weekly episodes every Monday that pull you deeper into the data.

Eurovision Insight Podcast… Inside The Model: Finland Flies into First

<h2>It&#8217;s time to see Inside The Model</h2>
James Stephenson presents a brand-new podcast that analyses who might win the Eurovision Song Contest in a brand-new way. With the help of The Model, James&#8217;s prediction tool for the Contest, he&#8217;ll take a look at how the race to Vienna is shaping up with weekly updates on the favourites, unique analysis of this year&#8217;s songs, and special guest appearances.
On this episode, James looks at the first forecast from The Model now that all 35 of this year&#8217;s Eurovision songs are released , and the surprise news that Felicia and &#8216;My System&#8217; leads the way for Sweden. He analyses why the song&#8217;s path to Song Contest victory may be clearer than expected, what forces are changing the make-up of this Contest, and speaks to YouTuber ESC Gabe about The Model&#8217;s first prediction and his thoughts on who might win in May.
You can listen to Inside The Model on the ESC Insight podcast now, with weekly episodes every Monday that pull you deeper into the data.
Never miss an episode of the ESC Insight podcast. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-unofficial-eurovision/id369754923">Follow the show on iTunes,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNBt1qiXXi1qMxk58HNHe">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://podnews.net/podcast/i7fh">in your favourite podcast app listed here</a>. <a href="https://escinsight.com/category/podcast/feed/">A direct RSS feed is available</a>.
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<description>&lt;p&gt;In the first episode of 'Inside The Model' podcast, James Stephenson discusses the results of the first set of predictions and talks over the intricacies that lie behind the results with ESC Gabe.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel="nofollow" href="https://escinsight.com/2026/03/16/inside-the-model-eurovision-prediction-podcast/"&gt;Eurovision Insight Podcast&amp;#8230; Inside The Model: The Race to Eurovision 2026 Begins&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel="nofollow" href="https://escinsight.com"&gt;ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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If the Eurovision Song Contest were held today, Sweden would win. But how do we know that?

James Stephenson presents a brand-new podcast that analyses who might win the Eurovision Song Contest in a brand-new way. With the help of The Model, James's prediction tool for the Contest, he'll take a look at how the race to Vienna is shaping up with weekly updates on the favourites, unique analysis of this year's songs, and special guest appearances. 
 
On this episode, James looks at the first forecast from The Model now that all 35 of this year's Eurovision songs are released , and the surprise news that Felicia and 'My System' leads the way for Sweden. He analyses why the song's path to Song Contest victory may be clearer than expected, what forces are changing the make-up of this Contest, and speaks to YouTuber ESC Gabe about The Model's first prediction and his thoughts on who might win in May. 
 
You can listen to Inside The Model on the ESC Insight podcast now, with weekly episodes every Monday that pull you deeper into the data.

Eurovision Insight Podcast… Inside The Model: The Race to Eurovision 2026 Begins

&#8220;Who would win the Eurovision Song Contest if it were held today?&#8221;
That&#8217;s the question that &#8216;The Model&#8217; looks to answer.  It turns opinions into data in the lead-up to the Contest, creating weekly updates on how the race to Vienna is shaping up. The tool has been more successful at predicting the Contest than betting odds, fan polls, or any other indicators.
It constantly changes, so each week we not only bring you the results but also a new companion podcast, ‘Inside The Model,’ providing weekly prediction updates, unique song analysis, and special guest appearances from the world of the Contest.
Listen to &#8216;Inside The Model&#8216; here on ESC Insight on your preferred podcast platform of choice. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-unofficial-eurovision/id369754923">Follow the show on iTunes,</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNBt1qiXXi1qMxk58HNHe">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://podnews.net/podcast/i7fh">in your favourite podcast app listed here</a>. <a href="https://escinsight.com/category/podcast/feed/">A direct RSS feed is available</a>.
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<description>&lt;p&gt;'The Model' has returned to forecast the Eurovision Song Contest for 2026. Joining it will be a brand-new weekly podcat, 'Inside The Model.' This is what you can expect.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel="nofollow" href="https://escinsight.com/2026/03/15/eurovision-insight-podcast-introducing-inside-the-model/"&gt;Eurovision Insight Podcast&amp;#8230; Introducing &amp;#8216;Inside The Model&amp;#8217;&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel="nofollow" href="https://escinsight.com"&gt;ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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What would happen if the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 took place today?

"Who would win the Eurovision Song Contest if it were held today?" 
 
That's the question that 'The Model' looks to answer.  It turns opinions into data in the lead-up to the Contest, creating weekly updates on how the race to Vienna is shaping up. The tool has been more successful at predicting the Contest than betting odds, fan polls, or any other indicators. 
 
It constantly changes, so each week, not only will we bring you the results, but also a new companion podcast, ‘Inside The Model,’ providing weekly prediction updates, unique song analysis, and special guest appearances from the world of the Contest. 
 
Join the ESC Insight team as we bring you the latest news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest, at www.escinsight.com

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