Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast

Marko Bošnjak (Croatia Eurovision 2025) | Interview @ House of Helvetia in Basel

“Poison Cake” singer Marko Bošnjak stopped by the House of Helvetia for an interview in front of a live audience. Croatia’s ESC singer tells us that the lyrics and angry sound were a way to fight back against negativity and hate, including people who called him a Satanist for liking Lady Gaga. He said the song has resonance with his current situation: conservative religious leaders have called for a boycott of him at Eurovision because of his devilish performance from Dora.

Interviewer: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

 

Erika Vikman on Finland's President, ICH KOMME and KAJ | Interview

We chat with Finland's Eurovision 2025 superstar Erika Vikman. She will perform "ICH KOMME" in the Second Semi-Final in Basel. Among other things, we discuss her many tattoos — including the one she wants to get removed; what it’s like singing on top of that giant microphone; and her reaction to Finnish President Alexander Stubb's comments that he is supporting Sweden’s KAJ.

Featuring: William - https://www.instagram.com/williamleeadams/

 

KANT get enough! How Miriana Conte's SERVING plays with the Arabian riff and exoticism

What does Miriana Contes 'Serving' have in common with songs by Kesha, the Ying Yang Twins and 17th century Algerian folk music?

In this episode of "What Really Happened At Eurovision?" William and Freddy dissect the Arabian riff — a motif that plays in one of Eurovision 2025's most talked about songs.

Professor Joe Bennett from the Berklee College of Music explains how Arab influences make "Serving" such a special song and why, no matter how hard you try, you Kant just censor certain elements of it. He also discusses the foundations of creativity and how the notion of "exoticism" frequently shows up in music. 

Remember Monday on tattoos and friendship (UK 2025) interview at Eurovision in Concert

Remember Monday — the UK’s Eurovision 2025 group — tell us what the hell happened during their gorgeous music video shoot. They also explain the difference between performing on the West End and at Eurovision, discuss the strength of their sisterhood and reveal the five matching tattoos they share. The group consists of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele from Farnborough, Hampshire.

Interviewer: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

 

Sissal on Hallucination and her childhood crush | Eurovision in Concert Interview

We met up with the meme queen of the year, Sissal from Denmark, to talk about the now infamous group chat on Instagram, her new plans for staging and not least a little surprise message from her childhood crush!

Featuring: Simon: http://instagram.com/simonfalkdk

 

Gabry Ponte - Tutta L'Italia (San Marino 2025) Interview at Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam

Gabry Ponte from San Marino discusses his life and career — including producing Eifel 65's international mega-ht "Blue" — at Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam. We also discuss his staging plans for "Tutta L'Italia" in Basel.

Interviewer: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

 

Marko Bosnjak on Poison Cake and Coming Out | Eurovision in Concert Interview in Amsterdam

We chat with Croatia's Eurovision star Marko Bošnjak ahead of Eurovision In Concert in Amsterdam. He discusses the challenge of coming out in a conservative country and how he plans to completely change his Eurovision staging in Basel.

Featuring: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

 

JJ - Wasted Love (Austria 2025) | Eurovision in Concert Interview in Amsterdam

Eurovision 2025 favourite J.J. from Austria discusses the writing process behind "Wasted Love" at Eurovision in Concert 2025 in Amsterdam.

How Louane got her daughter to sing last line of maman | Interview at Eurovision in Concert

Louane — France's Eurovision 2025 singer — discusses her song "maman" during our interview at Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam. She describes how she got her daughter to sing the final note "maman" of her song, and how her daughter offers the most honest criticism of anyone. She also shares her safe space during these busy days leading to Eurovision.

Interviewer: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

Eurovision in Concert 2025: Full Show Review and Reaction from Amsterdam

We react to all of the performances from Eurovision in Concert 2025. Who gave the best live performance? Which act improved the most? Which acts failed to deliver? We share our thoughts on the showers, growers and more from the show in Amsterdam.