Don’t deny it: Reviewing Germany’s Das deutsche Finale 2026

Don’t deny it: Reviewing Germany’s Das deutsche Finale 2026

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities March 28, 2026 Duration: 25:32

The beauty of being a Big 5 country is not having to deal with pesky semi finals. It feels like Germany takes this on board when their national final comes around.

Michael and Ethan delve into Eurovision Song Contest: Das deutsche Finale 2026 to explore what new German broadcaster ARD put together to send to Vienna. And it’s quite the combination. While Sarah Engels won the superfinal, there were some songs that really should’ve got a better shot.

Is Fire the best choice for Germany in 2026?

In this episode:

  • Get a lesson in songwriting, especially when singing about emotions
  • Wonder what was on the jury’s minds
  • Get jealous about fuel availability

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Playlist

BELA – Herz

RAGAZZKI – Ciao Ragazzki

Laura Nahr – Wonderland

MOLLY SUE – Optimist (Ha Ha Ha)

wavvyboi – black glitter

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