12 Points from America

12 Points from America

Author: 12 Points from America Language: English Episodes: 50
12 Points from America gathers four best friends for a uniquely transatlantic take on the Eurovision Song Contest. The dynamic is the engine here: a seasoned Eurovision expert, an unabashed pop music fanboy, a complete newcomer, and the ever-enigmatic Derek. Their conversations are less a formal analysis and more like pulling up a chair to a lively, opinionated debate among people who genuinely enjoy each other's company. You'll hear them dissect entries, unpack the spectacle, and share trivia that ranges from deeply obscure to broadly hilarious, all filtered through the perspective of fans experiencing the contest from outside Europe. The result is a podcast that balances genuine insight with irreverent humor, capturing both the absurdity and the earnest passion that makes Eurovision compelling. It’s the camaraderie that defines each episode, turning niche commentary into something warmly accessible. Whether you're a lifelong devotee or vaguely curious about the whole phenomenon, this series offers a fresh, funny, and surprisingly insightful entry point into the world's greatest music event.
Episodes
Episode 276: United? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:41
With Junior Eurovision in the rear view mirror, it’s finally time to look at what’s been going on at the big show. And, well, there’s been a lot going on. […]
Episode 275: Junior Eurovision 2025 Reactions and Wrap-Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:43
After a dazzling show filled with potential winners, it turns out France did it again. In a post-show discussion, we talk about the ongoing dynasty, our biggest surprises from this […]
Episode 273: Junior Eurovision 2025 Preview, Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:53
As we move into the second half of this year’s Junior Eurovision lineup, we take a look at some very interesting entries from Montenegro, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the host […]
Episode 272: Junior Eurovision 2025 Preview, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
It’s definitely a ballad-heavy year at Junior Eurovision, and that’s never been more evident than it is in this week’s preview show! This time around, we’re checking out the offerings […]
Episode 271: Junior Eurovision 2025 Preview, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:18
Junior Eurovision is back, and so is the full squad! In this episode, Sam, Erik, Derek, Danny, AND Liz are all together to look ahead at this year’s JESC entries […]
Episode 270: Chat, Is This Song Real [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:38
What difference does it make that a Eurovision act had a hand in their song’s creation? This week, we’re talking about the importance of authenticity, and looking at how much […]
Episode 269: A Look Back at 2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:43
As we begin to look forward to Vienna in 2026, it’s worth a look back into the last time the contest was held there – all the way back in […]
Episode 268: Nel Blu Di-Podcast Di Blu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:23
It’s probably the most famous Eurovision song of all time (sorry ABBA) – Domenico Modugno’s “Nel blu, dipinto di blu” – aka “Volare” – has captured the hearts of listeners […]
Episode 267: When Is The Vatican Joining [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:59
Summer’s finally over in America, so we’re getting back into the swing of things. This week we’re discussing That Upcoming Vote, the extremely brief history of the Vatican’s connections to […]