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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 @Bingewatch_Pod or via our Facebook page.

  1. 19 OCT

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

    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-8 Anita Simoncini and Michele Perniola - ‘Chain of Lights’ (San Marino, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE1KJYNvVAE Nicole - ‘Ein bißchen Frieden’ (Germany, 1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp_b-095yPc Tony Wegas - ‘Zusammen geh’n’ (Austria, 1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj2Cl7I0mHE Linda Martin - ‘Why Me?’ (Ireland, 1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKd50924Qxs Tony Wegas - ‘Maria Magdalena’ (Austria, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcbrElK_tok Petra Frey - ‘Für den Frieden der Welt’ (Austria, 1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhb_HDPZYag Stella Jones - ‘Die Welt dreht sich verkehrt’ (Austria, 1995): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF767lgekEU George Nussbaumer - ‘Weil’s dr guat got’ (Austria, 1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnTcTRKzFxA Bettina Soriat - ‘One Step’ (Austria, 1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpPOoZzKOcQ Bobbie Singer - ‘Reflection’ (Austria, 1999): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7-2edBlVoE The Rounder Girls - ‘All To You’ (Austria, 2000): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A61Vn6l8crg Manuel Ortega - ‘Say A Word’ (Austria, 2002): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raLn9d5MNHw Alf Poier - ‘Weil der Mensch zählt’ (Austria, 2003): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojDYHGnKSGM Tie Break - ‘Du bist’ (Austria, 2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KXWrVtNFiE Global.Kryner - ‘Y así’ (Austria, 2005): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwglpNlPrZU Eric Papilaya - ‘Get A Life - Get Alive’ (Austria, 2007): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knKvqSwKiPo Nadine Beiler - ‘The Secret Is Love’ (Austria, 2011): a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsBC5AB1tFo" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    20 min

  2. 5 OCT

    The History of Austria at Eurovision, Part 1 (1957 - 1991)

    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-095yPc Valentina Monetta and Jimmie Wilson - ‘Spirit of the Night’ (San Marino, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC7QzXPnt6k Bob Martin - ‘Wohin, kleines Pony?’ (Austria, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mETWk_nB1Q  Liane Augustin - ‘Die ganze Welt braucht liebe’ (Austria, 1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC5E7tl7juU  Ferry Graf - ‘Der K und K Kalypso aus Wien’ (Austria, 1959): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PMFkXaW090  Harry Winter - ‘Du hast mich so fasziniert’ (Austria, 1960): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSdNep2GPUE Jimmy Makulis - ‘Sensucht’ (Austria, 1961): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYYr9pLQNOQ  Eleonore Schwarz - ‘Nur in der Wiener Luft’ (Austria, 1962):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cRmfgPeK40 Carmela Corren - ‘Vielleict geschieht ein Wunder’ (Austria, 1963): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biJfeQaHZe0 Udo Jürgens - ‘Warum nur, warum?’ (Austria, 1964): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqvp-gJqGlY Udo Jürgens - ‘Sag ihr, ich lass sie grüßen’ (Austria, 1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVr6Qlp1uSM Udo Jürgens - ‘Merci, Chérie’ (Austria, 1966): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcRXKzog_lM Peter Horton - ‘Warum es hundertausend Sterne gibt’ (Austria, 1967): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgnZfdkQ530 Karel Gott - ‘Tausend Fenster’ (Austria, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWrYJLLfo2o Massiel - ‘La, la, la’ (Spain, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhPAZOwEY0I Cliff Richard - ‘Congratulations’ (United Kingdom, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xJcE9tnY6E Marianna Mendt - ‘Musik’ (Austria, 1971): a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKzXt6841FU" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    18 min

  3. 21 SEPT

    Will Israel be the Downfall of Eurovision?

    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 support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email hello@podcastsbyliam.com

    32 min

  4. 7 SEPT

    Baku 2012: The Last of the Old Style Eurovisions [PART OF PODCRAWL 2025]

    In this episode, part of the 2025 Eurovision Podcrawl, Steven is joined by friends of the show Adrian Bradley and AJ Clay, to discuss the year Azerbaijan put itself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, Loreen secured one of the easiest wins in Eurovision history, and, well... Engelbert Humperdink. 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 of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email hello@podcastsbyliam.com

    52 min

  5. 24 AUG

    Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down: A History of Tie-Breakers at Eurovision

    In our latest deep dive, Steven takes a look at the photo finishes in the Eurovision Song Contest: when the points were tied, but there can only be one winner. From the common sense to the downright arbitrary, Eurovision has had some pretty wild ways of separating a tie! . Mentioned in this episode: Carola - ‘Fångad av en stormvind’ (Sweden, 1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j2nWtNX8T0 linktr.ee/eurovisionpodcrawl . 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 of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email hello@podcastsbyliam.com

    16 min

  6. 10 AUG

    Martin Oust-erdahl and the Eurovision Headlines

    We're back! Following our traditional post-Eurovision vacation, Douze Points is officially back behind the mic as we gear up for Austria 2026. So, what have you missed? Steven brings you all the latest headlines since we all left Basel, including the exit of Martin Osterdahl, and what this could mean for the future of the Song Contest. . Mentioned in this episode: Podcrawl link: https://linktr.ee/eurovisionpodcrawl  Da∂i og Gagnamagnid - ‘10 Years’ (Iceland, 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSMhu-PrLME)  Zoë - ‘Loin d’ici’ (Austria, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xuPYt5i5cE . 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 of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email hello@podcastsbyliam.com

    12 min

  7. 16 JUN

    The 2025 Eurovision Podcrawl

    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 here: https://linktr.ee/eurovisionpodcrawl . 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 of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email hello@podcastsbyliam.com

    2 min

  8. 26 MAY

    What the Hell Just Happened?! - The Big Eurovision 2025 Recap

    As we sign off another season at Douze Points, we recap the highs, lows, and surprises of this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. Though there were fewer controversies than Malmo last year, Israel have continued to be a divisive presence on the Eurovision stage. However, let this not overshadow Austria, whose powerhouse performance earned them a deserved win. Plus, in light of certain events in recent years, Steven introduces some upcoming changes to the podcast... if there even is a Douze Points in future. . 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 of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email hello@podcastsbyliam.com

    15 min
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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 @Bingewatch_Pod or via our Facebook page.

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  • Creator
    Bingewatch
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Bingewatch
  • Show Website
    Douze Points

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