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Douze Points

Welcome to Douze Points: A Eurovision Podcast for TV addicts and fellow fans of the Eurovision Song Contest, hosted by journalist and superfan Steven Perkins. Every fortnight we’ll be covering all the breaking stories, plus deep dives into Eurovision history, exclusive interviews, and sharing our thoughts and predictions as we look ahead to Basel 2025. We’d love to hear from you as well, so if you’ve got a hot Eurovision take you want to share, get in touch with us via our socials at

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20:11

The History of Austria at Eurovision, Part 2 (1992 -...

Douze Points ·

2025/10/19

Austria has a unique record at Eurovision - being the only country to receive null points but never finish last. Want to know how? Listen to part two of our history of Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest, taking you from 1992 to the present day.And if you haven't already, listen to part one here: https://pod.fo/e/337a64 .Mentioned in this episode:Sanna Nielsen - ‘Undo’ (Sweden, 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PQJI-3LW-8Anita Simoncini and Michele Perniola - ‘Chain of Lights’ (San Marino,

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17:33

The History of Austria at Eurovision, Part 1 (1957 -...

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2025/10/05

In what has become a Douze Points tradition, Steven kicks off our 2026 season proper, with a look back at the history of the previous winner. In this case, it's Austria's turn under the spotlight, and in part one we look at its first Eurovision in the 50s, through to 1991..Mentioned in this episode:Nicole - ‘Ein bißchen Frieden’ (Germany, 1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp_b-095yPcValentina Monetta and Jimmie Wilson - ‘Spirit of the Night’ (San Marino, 2017):

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31:31

Will Israel be the Downfall of Eurovision?

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2025/09/21

This week, breaking from our scheduled programming, we are addressing the big news circling the Eurovision world at the moment. With four countries currently confirming their withdrawal if Israel participate next year, questions remain over how the EBU will respond, whether Israel themselves will act, and the future of Eurovision itself..If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page.You can also now

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01:49

The 2025 Eurovision Podcrawl

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2025/06/16

It may be the off season for Eurovision, but that doesn't stop you, I, or the other diehard Eurovision supporters out there. You screamed CONTENT and we heard you!We're teaming up with a bunch of other excellent Eurovision pods to bring you a summer podcrawl. Every fortnight, another podcast will bring you a different episode, all tied together by the same theme: first time Eurovision hosts.The podcrawl kicks off today over at ESC Insight, so go check it out now :)Check out all the other shows right

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43:40

Eurovision 2025: Grand Final Reaction

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2025/05/18

Another year, another Eurovision Song Contest. This year's final proved to be one of the most nail-biting in recent years, with Austria narrowly pipping Israel to the win. There were highs, lows, and controversies abound... but hey, this is Eurovision!Steven is joined by AJ and Adrian (who was making his way back to the UK from Basel) to unpack all the events from the big night..If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod

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04:36

Eurovision Presents Fun with Flags!

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2025/04/27

Steven Perkins brings you all the latest breaking Eurovision news, including a new relaxed flag policy following last year's controversy AND what is the UK's favourite Eurovision song of all time? Well, the BBC conducted a survey and the results are in....Mentioned in this episode:Efendi - ‘Mata Hari’ (Azerbaijan, 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQ22S5YC7QThe Roop - ‘Discoteque’ (Lithuania, 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNweec5olYwOlsen Brothers - ‘Fly On The Wings Of Love’

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16:38

Which 5 Countries Have Waited the Longest to Win...

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2025/04/21

SPOILER ALERT: The UK is not number one.In this episode, Steven destroys the long held belief that the United Kingdom has been rather hard done by in recent years. In fact, their long wait to reclaim Eurovision glory once more is shared by several other countries.So who are the top five?How does the UK compare?And what the heck does this all mean?Listen now, follow the podcast, and find out!.Mentioned in this episode:Clodagh Rogers - ‘Jack in the Box’ (United Kingdom, 1971):

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14:14

Kantgate, Saunas and Super Saturday

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2025/03/10

The deadline for song submissions for this year's Eurovision Song Contest has almost passed, and as usual there is a flurry of last minute announcements.So this week, Steven covers everything from Sweden's sauna song to Austria's operatic anthem with a bit of Kant thrown in for good measure.One thing's for sure - we are in for an entertaining Eurovision season!.Mentioned in this Episode:Miriana Conte - ‘Kant’ (Malta, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qNK1tt6L5kCéline Dion - ‘Ne partez pas sans

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19:18

The UK Confirms Their Eurovision Entry and... What...

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2025/03/07

The BBC have confirmed that country girl group trio Remember Monday will represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, with their original song What the Hell Just Happened?Steven and Producer Liam decided to jump on the mics for an emergency episode discussing the song, the fallout, and what it means for the UK's chances this year..If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook

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06:11

They Think It's Mold-over... It Is Now!

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2025/01/27

Eurovision news is flying in thick and fast, and we have you covered! From Moldova's withdrawal to Ireland's shortlist, the running order for Basel 2025 is starting to take shape, but what does Will Ferrell have to do with it all?!.Mentioned in this episode:Sunstroke Project - ‘Hey Mamma’ (Moldova, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWaQdHoCvYkSandra Simó - ‘Canzone per te’ (Switzerland, 1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ard88K87XWQEmmy - ‘Witch Woods’ (Norway NF, 2021):

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20:37

The History of Switzerland at Eurovision - Part 2:...

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2025/01/20

In the second part of our Switzerland special, Steven dives into the modern era of the Swiss at Eurovision, their demise post-Celine Dion, and their long and painful journey back to the top.Which semi-final song does Steven think deserves its nil points?And Switzerland nearly held the title of performing in the most consecutive Eurovisions since the competition began, but one country held on for just a year longer.Find out who, and get your essential Eurovision fix right here..Mentioned in this

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15:19

The History of Switzerland at Eurovision - Part 1:...

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2025/01/13

In the first of our two part special feature, Steven dives into the history of Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest.From its early glory with Lys Assia through to the legend Celine Dion... and couple of nil points in between, Switzerland are one of Eurovision's longest-serving competitors, so we are shining a light on the good, the bad, and all the multilingual goodness they've had to offer us over the years!.Mentioned in this episode:Lys Assia - ‘Das alte Karussell’ (Switzerland, 1956):

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09:22

Eurovision 2025: The Road to Basel Begins!

Douze Points ·

2025/01/06

The countdown to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, is officially underway as nations prepare to select their entries.Steven dives into the latest developments as we brace ourselves for another season of twists, turns, and high drama. We run down all the confirmed acts so far, PLUS he answers a listener question about the still unknown UK entry... and if we'll ever win again!.Mentioned in this episode:NeonoeN - ‘Clickbait’ (Montenegro NF, 2024/2025):

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12:30

Junior Eurovision 2025 Retrospective

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2024/11/25

From a bizarre new twist on the voting results to everyone's favourite trend of 2024... AI. The 2024 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, held in Spain, may not have lived up to the lofty heights of last year's contest in France, but it gave us at least enough to talk about for a 12 minute podcast!.If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page.You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points

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20:02

I Guess That's Why They Call it the Twos: The UK's...

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2024/11/04

In this episode, Stephen deep dives into a Eurovision record nobody particularly wants, but one the United Kingdom has... and it's not the number of 'nil points'!From Cliff Richard to Sam Ryder, the UK is far and away the most successful runner up in Eurovision history, so we take a look at every one, from the lucky breaks to the near-misses, and everything in between....Highlights from this episode: The Netherlands confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025 after extensive negotiations with the

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14:25

1993: A Eurovision Like Never Before - Part II

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2024/10/20

Eurovision 1993 marked a pivotal moment in the contest's history, being the first to implement a relegation system and featuring an unprecedented number of participants from Eastern Europe. Hosted in the small town of Millstreet, County Cork, it was the smallest ever host city, but managed to pull off the biggest production in Eurovision history.In this episode, Steven Perkins delves into the backstory of how Millstreet became the unlikely host, highlighting the challenges faced in accommodating the

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18:27

1993: A Eurovision Like Never Before - Part I

Douze Points ·

2024/10/06

Eurovision 1993 marked a pivotal moment in the contest's history with the introduction of a pre-qualifying round, a significant change implemented to manage the increasing number of participating countries.In this episode, Steven delves into the details of this unique event, held in the small Irish town of Millstreet, where just seven countries competed for three spots in the main contest.We explore the backdrop of geopolitical changes in Eastern Europe that fueled a surge in interest from newly

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15:42

A History of The Netherlands at Eurovision

Douze Points ·

2024/09/22

It's been a difficult year for the Netherlands. Following the disqualification of Joost Klein ahead of 2024's Grand Final, in which they were expected to do very well, the country is currently weighing up if it will compete next year at the Song Contest.So in this episode, Stephen takes a closer look at The Netherlands' history at Eurovision. Though one of the most loyal, and generous, participants, their success has been volatile, which makes them historically one of the most entertaining countries

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10:14

What Makes a Great Eurovision Host City?

Douze Points ·

2024/09/09

On this week's Douze Points, following the announcement of next year's Eurovision host city, Steven gives us all a 101 on what really makes a great host city for the song contest. PLUS, it's been an interesting week for Eurovision news, including:The first act for 2025 is CONFIRMEDWill JoJo Siwa be representing Poland in 2025?Do Iceland have a future at Eurovision?Additional sources:https://www.reddit.com/r/eurovision/comments/14t9ztr/in_light_of_malm%C3%B6_hosting_a_map_of_countries_by/ If you love

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16:34

The Joost-ice System & Douze Points 2.0

Douze Points ·

2024/08/26

In the latest episode of Douze Points, Steven Perkins is joined by producer Liam to discuss the future of the show, and how you can be part of it.PLUS, we bring you some breaking news updates, including some huge developments in the Netherlands' Joost Klein case, which was being investigated by police, pending his suspension from the Eurovision Grand Final earlier this year.If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and

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