JOY Eurovision

JOY Eurovision

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities Language: English Episodes: 100
There's a particular kind of glitter that doesn't wash off for months, and a specific enthusiasm that arrives every spring. JOY Eurovision lives in that space year-round. More than just a recap show when the contest lights up our screens, this podcast dives deep into the music, the politics, and the sheer spectacle that makes Eurovision a global phenomenon for the LGBTIQA+ communities and allies who cherish it. You'll hear from the team at JOY 94.9 as they break down the latest news, analyze the competing entries with a keen ear, and share the unique perspectives that come from a rainbow community for whom Eurovision has always felt like a home. Expect thoughtful commentary, lively debates, and interviews with people who are just as passionate about the contest's history and its future. It’s for anyone who knows the lyrics to a losing entry from 2007, who debates the merits of a key change, and who believes the song contest is a vibrant, evolving celebration of diversity and pop culture. Tune in to find your people and get the full story behind the performances.
Episodes
Reviewing Montesong: Welcome to the clickbait drama [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:12
It’s great to have Montenegro back in the Eurovision fold once again. And it’s even better to have another Balkan national final to enjoy. Michael and Io dive into the drama that was Montesong and pull out some gems to e…
Reviewing FiK 63: When the heart takes over [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:44
JOYEurovision is back for another year, and what a year it’s already been. Michael and Io begin season 2025 with every Eurofan’s favourite: Albania’s Festivali i Këngës. The 63rd edition gave Shkodra Elektronike the tick…
Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:38
We’ve heard from one half of this year’s talented lot, but there are still nine songs left in the running for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest trophy for 2024. Michael and Io run through the second half of #JESC2024 an…
Previewing the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:36
The kids are back to let the world know they’re talented, mean business and hate fossil fuels. Michael and Bryan preview the first half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024, with eight songs blooming in your earholes a…
babbleVISION: Flourishing with JOY (Part 2) [Season final] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
We couldn’t squeeze babbleVISION into just one hour, so enjoy another! As a special treat for JOY Radiothon, find out what happens when the end of JOYEurovision meets the beginning of season 11 of babblePOP!. Michael and…
babbleVISION: Flourishing with JOY (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
It’s JOY Radiothon time, when we ask you to help your favourite LGBTIQA media organisation by supporting us financially. It’s also the time of year when JOYEurovision finishes and babblePOP! returns. So what better way t…
The wash-up, the Eurovision latest: It’s a 2024 Europarty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:11
It’s only been two weeks since the Grand Final, but it feels so much longer. Michael and Io try to wade through the Eurovision wash-up to make sense of all the things that have happened. They share the ratings results fo…
Previewing the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Grand Final [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:29
After months of blood, sweat and tears, the Eurovision Song Contest is soon about to crown its winner for 2024. Michael’s still in Malmö, joining with Io in Melbourne, to preview the big finale. There’s an update about t…
🇦🇱 United by language: BESA tells her story for all of Albania [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:13
Albania is known for its amazing music and culture and it’s no different in Eurovision land. This year, the Albanian public chose BESA to fly the flag in Sweden, with a song that was originally in Albanian but was change…