We want more: Reviewing Lithuania’s Eurovizija.LT 2026

We want more: Reviewing Lithuania’s Eurovizija.LT 2026

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities April 1, 2026 Duration: 29:12

There are some Eurovision national finals that are very well know, and then are are some which, well, are often missed. Lithuania is often caught in the latter category, but we reckon it’s time for that to change.

Michael and Ethan go back in time to review Eurovizija.LT, which saw Lion Ceccah win the coveted ticket to Vienna. But what else was up for contention?

Is Sólo Quiero Más the best choice for Lithuania in 2026?

In this episode:

  • Petition for a food-related Eurovision compilation album
  • Discover a new way to work with exclamation marks
  • Find out why calculus is important

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Playlist

Lolita Zero – Salve in meum mundum

Atikin – Deganti Žemelė

Black Biceps – LET ME COOK

NØRA BLU – Hold My Own

SHWR – Contact!

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