Wiwibloggs: The Eurovision Podcast

Klavdia - "Asteromata" REACTION | Greece Eurovision 2025

We react to Klavdia's live performance of “Asteromata” at Ethnikós Telikós 2025 — Greece's national selection for Eurovision. William and Deban review her voice, staging and song. Can Greece make the Eurovision final?

Melody "Esa Diva" REACTION | Spain Eurovision 2025

Our reaction to Melody and "Esa Diva" — Spain's Eurovision 2025 song and the winner of RTVE's Benidorm Fest 2025. Melody's live performance and staging showcase a "more is more" attitude. We review whether the staging, dancers, choreography, key changes and dynamic story cohere — and whether it needs to be tidied before the grand final. Is this a slay or Eurovision cliché? Watch our reaction to find out.

00:01 Introduction

01:41 Reaction

04:45 Analysis

15:20 Readers' comments

Red Sebastian - Strobe Lights REACTION | Belgium Eurovision 2025

Our reaction to Red Sebastian and his Eurovision song "Strobe Lights" — the winner of Belgium's Eurosong 2025 national final. We discuss whether the live performance lives up to the betting odds hype; Red Sebastian's vocals and choreography; and whether this song can qualify or even win the Eurovision Song Contest.

00:01 Introduction

01:18 Reaction

04:15 Analysis

14:59 Readers' comments (from wiwibloggs.com)

Klemen - "How Much Time Do We Have Left" REACTION | Slovenia Eurovision 2025

Our reaction to Klemen Slakonja and his song "How Much Time Do We Have Left," the winner of Slovenia's EMA 2025 national selection for Eurovision. We discuss the song's meaning and lyrics: Klemen's wife lives with an auto-immune disorder and the song celebrates his love and her perseverance. We review the staging, whether the song's meaning comes through clearly enough, and how an emotional ballad might do in the semi-finals. William was a jury member in Slovenia and explains how he voted and why. What do you think about the EMA Evrovizija 2025 results?

00:01 Introduction

01:07 Reaction

04:07 Analysis

14:08 Readers' comments

Eurovision 2025: Semi-Final Allocation Draw (REACTION)

The Eurovision 2025 semi-final allocation draw has taken place in Basel, Switzerland. Which countries sing in which semi-final — and in the first half or second half? We review the draw and react to what what it might mean.

00:26 Eurovision 2025: Semi-Final 1 countries

FIRST HALF Sweden Ukraine Slovenia Iceland Estonia Poland Portugal

SECOND HALF Netherlands Azerbaijan Albania San Marino Belgium Cyprus Croatia Norway

Also voting in the first semi-final… Switzerland Italy Spain

13:10 Eurovision 2025: Semi-Final 2 countries

FIRST HALF Austria Lithuania Armenia Montenegro Greece Ireland Australia Latvia

SECOND HALF Czechia Israel Malta Finland Denmark Luxembourg Georgia Serbia

Also voting in the second semi-final… Germany France United Kingdom

Greece Eurovision 2025: Our Top 3 favourites to win the national final

Who should win Greece's Eurovision 2025 national selection? Deban, Georgia and William named their Top 3 favourites in the Greek song contest.

GREEK FINALISTS Andy Nicolas – “Lost my Way” Barbz – “Sirens” Evangelia – “Vále” Nafsika – “Unhurt me” Dinamiss (Ελένη και Μαρια Ντίνα) – “Odyssey” Θάνος Λάμπρου – “Free Love” RIKKI – “Elevator (Up and Down)” Κωνσταντίνος Χριστοφόρου feat Κώστας Καραφώτης – “Παράδεισος” Georgina Kalais feat Γιάννης Βλασσερός – “High Road” Xannova Xan (Κάλλη Γεωργέλλη) – “Play It” Klavdia – “Αστερομάτα” Κώστας Αγέρης – “Γη Μου”

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

Deban: http://instagram.com/deban_deban

Georgia: http://instagram.com/georgia_efthymiadou

 

Marko Bošnjak on "Poison Cake" and Dora 2025 (Croatia Eurovision selection)

We met Dora 2025 star Marko Bošnjak in Zagreb and chatted about his entry, Eurovision and more! What do you think about "Poison Cake"?

Shkodra Elektronike wins Festivali i Këngës 63 with Zjerm (REACTION)

Let's react to Shkodra Elektronike's live performance of "Zjerm" during the Festivali i Këngës 63 final in Albania. The electro pop duo will sing for Albania at Eurovision 2025. I discuss how they are 100% true to Albanian culture and their roots — and how the authenticity and lack of artifice make them stand out.

Featuring:

William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadam

Shkodra Elektronike - Zjerm Reaction | Festivali i Këngës 63 WINNER (Albania Eurovision 2025)

Let's react to Shkodra Elektronike's live performance of "Zjerm" during the Festivali i Këngës 63 final in Albania. The electro pop duo will sing for Albania at Eurovision 2025. Unfortunately, RTSH blocked the performance video, so I can only show photographs. I discuss how they are 100% true to Albanian culture and their roots — and how the authenticity and lack of artifice make them stand out.

Elhaida Dani on Festivali i Këngës 63 and Eurovision return for Albania

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Festivali i Këngës 63 Artistic Director, Elhaida Dani — the Albanian singer, actress, and composer who has taken #FIK63 to the next level! Elhaida shares her insights into selecting the 30 acts and songs for the competition, introducing game-changing diaspora voting, and her ongoing mission to showcase Albanian talent globally. A Eurovision fan favorite, Elhaida placed 17th at Eurovision 2015 with her iconic song "I'm Alive." She also made history as the winner of X Factor Italia. Could we see her on the Eurovision stage again? Elhaida opens up about her dreams of returning to Eurovision and her commitment to continually improving Festivali i Këngës.