The Euro Den

Joseph Mendy

Welcome on in to the Euro Den: A brand new podcast all about the world's biggest & most popular music competition: the Eurovision Song Contest. Get comfortable with host, Joseph Mendy for chats about Eurovision, Junior Eurovision & national selections. Whether it's news, updates, opinions or rankings, come along, take a seat, grab a bean bag & get cosy in the Euro Den.

  1. 5H AGO

    And the crystal microphone goes to...

    Den master Joseph Mendy has watched the grand final whilst at his little brother's christening last Saturday, but has also had to deal with his Final Major Project at college as well as a busy life with errands at home. Eventually he has now found time to open the den for the end of season review. In this feature length episode, he starts with the latest from Junior Eurovision before he talks about the Marcel Bezençon awards & recaps everything that happened in the grand final, including the results. Alongside celebrating Eurovision's newest champion, he looks over the celebrations in the winning country & whereabouts in said winning country could host next year's event. He also shares some interesting facts & curiosities before finishing off with an overall reflection of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. 90% of this episode was recorded on Friday 22nd May. 10% I.e one clip was recorded on Saturday 23rd May. All information correct at the time of recording, but may be outdated at the time of release. Follow us on our Instagram page: @euroden_pod: https://www.instagram.com/euroden_pod?igsh=dXphbDlmcjRyOWx6&utm_source=qr Opening Theme: Song: Tobu - Roots [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/toburoots Watch: http://youtu.be/7wNb0pHyGuI Transition Music: Candyland by Tobu Taken from: https://youtu.be/bJ-ldzTkJEA?feature=shared Song: Jim Yosef - Firefly pt. II (ft. STARLYTE) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://NCS.io/Fireflypt2 Watch: http://youtu.be/Q7E4Hiqe1s4 It's Quiz Time: Round Sting Taken from: https://youtu.be/_8N8yAFexJ0?si=phYju7o2rEhDZlH1 Sky Movies Break Bumper (2003) Taken from https://youtu.be/Zo58DRoqxVc?si=u5ak8aJdc35J-4lF Closing Theme: Song: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgood Watch: http://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldE DISCLAIMER: This may contain copyrighted material used under Fair Use for commentary/criticism. All rights belong to their respective owners.

    1h 35m

  2. MAY 16

    Judgement Day

    The big day is upon us. The stakes couldn't be any higher for the 25 countries involved in the grand final of Eurovision 2026. Joseph Mendy looks ahead to tonight's final combat with a look at the running order, sharing his personal ranking & the community rankings. There is also a prediction, followed by the press & audience polls and he touches upon some of the spokespersons that will pop up in the voting sequence & explains a new change that will be seen in the final duel at the end of the show. Recorded in the early hours & in the late morning of Saturday 16th May. All information correct at the time of recording. Voiceovers created on ElevenLabs Follow us on our Instagram page: @euroden_pod: https://www.instagram.com/euroden_pod?igsh=dXphbDlmcjRyOWx6&utm_source=qr Pre-show clip: excerpt from Buzz Quiz World before Final Countdown: https://youtu.be/rEvXIUeuF3k?si=8culUqM8k64d7mo7 Opening excerpt from Big Brother UK 2025: The Final https://youtu.be/rEvXIUeuF3k?si=8culUqM8k64d7mo7 Credit to Sony Interactive Entertainment & Banijay Group Opening Theme: Song: Tobu - Roots [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/toburoots Watch: http://youtu.be/7wNb0pHyGuI Transition Music: Sky Movies Break Bumper (2003) Taken from https://youtu.be/Zo58DRoqxVc?si=u5ak8aJdc35J-4lF Song: Jim Yosef - Firefly pt. II (ft. STARLYTE) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://NCS.io/Fireflypt2 Watch: http://youtu.be/Q7E4Hiqe1s4 Closing Theme: Song: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgood Watch: http://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldE DISCLAIMER: This may contain copyrighted material used under Fair Use for commentary/criticism. All rights belong to their respective owners.

    42 min

  3. MAY 15

    From 35 to 25: Finalists Chosen & JESC Location

    Last night, Semi-Final 2 saw the completion of Semi-Final 2 and it will be recapped by den master Joseph Mendy in this episode of the Euro Den with a run down of results & a reflection on his prediction. Also included in this episode is an update on Eurovision Asia & the confirmed host country for Junior Eurovision 2026. Recorded on Friday 15th May. All information correct at the time of recording. Voiceovers created on ElevenLabs Follow us on our Instagram page: @euroden_pod: https://www.instagram.com/euroden_pod?igsh=dXphbDlmcjRyOWx6&utm_source=qr Opening Theme: Song: Tobu - Roots [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/toburoots Watch: http://youtu.be/7wNb0pHyGuI Transition Music: Rymdklang Soundtracks - Daredevils Music provided by Epidemic Sound Song: Jim Yosef - Firefly pt. II (ft. STARLYTE) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://NCS.io/Fireflypt2 Watch: http://youtu.be/Q7E4Hiqe1s4 Sky Movies Break Bumper (2003) Taken from https://youtu.be/Zo58DRoqxVc?si=u5ak8aJdc35J-4lF It's Quiz Time: Round Sting Taken from: https://youtu.be/_8N8yAFexJ0?si=phYju7o2rEhDZlH1 Closing Theme: Song: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgood Watch: http://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldE DISCLAIMER: This may contain copyrighted material used under Fair Use for commentary/criticism. All rights belong to their respective owners.

    25 min

  4. MAY 14

    Seconds Out, Round 2

    10 finalists were chosen after Tuesday's Semi-Final 1 to advance to Saturday's final. Tonight, 10 more countries will join them as Semi-Final 2 looms. Joseph Mendy looks ahead to the 2nd of this week's live shows with a look at the running order of countries competing. As well as that, he talks rankings, predictions & a peek at the audience & press polls. Link to Eurofan Voice Survey: https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/91094056/Eurofan-Voice-2026 Recorded on Thursday 14th May Voiceovers created on ElevenLabs Follow us on our Instagram page: @euroden_pod: https://www.instagram.com/euroden_pod?igsh=dXphbDlmcjRyOWx6&utm_source=qr Opening Theme: Song: Tobu - Roots [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/toburoots Watch: http://youtu.be/7wNb0pHyGuI Transition Music: Candyland by Tobu https://youtu.be/bJ-ldzTkJEA?feature=shared Closing Theme: Song: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgood Watch: http://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldE DISCLAIMER: This may contain copyrighted material used under Fair Use for commentary/criticism. All rights belong to their respective owners.

    17 min

  5. MAY 13

    Who's In & Who's Out?

    The Eurovision Song Contest 2026, the 70th anniversary edition is officially underway. It's reflection time for Semi-Final 1 as Joseph Mendy recaps the show & the 10 countries that have made it to Saturday's all-important live final. He also reflects on how his first prediction went. Recorded on Wednesday 13th May Voiceovers created on ElevenLabs Follow us on our Instagram page: @euroden_pod: https://www.instagram.com/euroden_pod?igsh=dXphbDlmcjRyOWx6&utm_source=qr Opening Theme: Song: Tobu - Roots [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/toburoots Watch: http://youtu.be/7wNb0pHyGuI Transition Music: It's Quiz Time: Round Sting Taken from: https://youtu.be/_8N8yAFexJ0?si=phYju7o2rEhDZlH1 Sky Movies Break Bumper (2003) Taken from https://youtu.be/Zo58DRoqxVc?si=u5ak8aJdc35J-4lF Closing Theme: Song: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgood Watch: http://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldE DISCLAIMER: This may contain copyrighted material used under Fair Use for commentary/criticism. All rights belong to their respective owners.

    17 min

  6. MAY 12

    Let the Games Begin

    Eurovision Week is upon us & our den master Joseph Mendy has opened the doors to The Euro Den for the next 6 days. Today, the spotlight zeroes in on Semi-Final 1, which is set to go down this evening. He runs down the countries performing, reveals his 10 personal qualifiers & looks at the community's qualifiers. Joseph will also be running down some stats relating qualification for tonight's performing countries & having a look at the Press & Audience Polls that were commissioned last night after the dress rehearsal & jury show. Recorded on Tuesday 12th May Voiceovers created on ElevenLabs Follow us on our Instagram page: @euroden_pod: https://www.instagram.com/euroden_pod?igsh=dXphbDlmcjRyOWx6&utm_source=qr Let's Get Ready To Rumble (Pre-Intro) clip uploaded by CalmDom401: https://youtu.be/IkjEpNLkRNQ?si=obXdeXotYD_cJsS3 Opening Theme: Song: Tobu - Roots [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/toburoots Watch: http://youtu.be/7wNb0pHyGuI Transition Music: It's Quiz Time: Round Sting Taken from: https://youtu.be/_8N8yAFexJ0?si=phYju7o2rEhDZlH1 Sky Movies Break Bumper (2003) Taken from https://youtu.be/Zo58DRoqxVc?si=u5ak8aJdc35J-4lF Closing Theme: Song: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgood Watch: http://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldE DISCLAIMER: This may contain copyrighted material used under Fair Use for commentary/criticism. All rights belong to their respective owners.

    28 min

  7. MAY 10

    Polls, Stats & All-Stars...and our first JESC contestant

    The very first contestant for Junior Eurovision 2026 has been confirmed & Joseph Mendy will be telling all about the year's first young hopeful in this episode of The Euro Den, but not before he looks at various poll results & stats on the eve of Eurovision week. There's also the small matter of his final ranking plus the community rankings too. Shout out to Eurovoix, Wiwibloggs & ESC Ben. Eurovoix: https://eurovoix.com/ Wiwibloggs: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Mzfp4srQp/?mibextid=wwXIfr, https://x.com/wiwibloggs?s=21&t=ga7DD2HvURL2G6-35YqayA, https://www.instagram.com/wiwibloggs?igsh=Ytf4atdratq5bmpj efv, https://www.threads.com/@wiwibloggs, https://www.tiktok.com/@wiwibloggs_official?_r=1&_t=ZN-96FqBiOeiak ESC Ben: https://www.instagram.com/itsescben?igsh=Mmw1aHBwbTZzaXc5, https://www.threads.com/@itsescben, https://www.tiktok.com/@itsescben?lang=en-GB&is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=mobile&sender_web_id=7638375335297304086 Recorded on Sunday 10th May. All information correct at the time of recording. Voiceovers created on ElevenLabs Follow us on our Instagram page: @euroden_pod: https://www.instagram.com/euroden_pod?igsh=dXphbDlmcjRyOWx6&utm_source=qr Opening Theme: Song: Tobu - Roots [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/toburoots Watch: http://youtu.be/7wNb0pHyGuI Transition Music: Rymdklang Soundtracks - Daredevils Music provided by Epidemic Sound Song: Jim Yosef - Firefly pt. II (ft. STARLYTE) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://NCS.io/Fireflypt2 Watch: http://youtu.be/Q7E4Hiqe1s4 Sky Movies Break Bumper (2003) Taken from https://youtu.be/Zo58DRoqxVc?si=u5ak8aJdc35J-4lF It's Quiz Time: Round Sting Taken from: https://youtu.be/_8N8yAFexJ0?si=phYju7o2rEhDZlH1 Closing Theme: Song: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgood Watch: http://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldE DISCLAIMER: This may contain copyrighted material used under Fair Use for commentary/criticism. All rights belong to their respective owners.

    42 min

  8. MAY 6

    A New Mascot & Things to See & Do in Vienna

    There's a new mascot for Eurovision 2026 as we meet Auri. That's not the only thing that's on the itinerary today. Joseph Mendy will also be introducing the green room host for this year as well as sharing a guide of what is happening in and around Vienna during Eurovision week. (which is literally next week, btw. Crazy to believe, but true) He also talks about the stage& green room design for the contest this year & explains rehearsals. Junior Eurovision is also on the agenda with a look at ongoing selections before the first JESC 2026 contestant is confirmed. Recorded in the morning & early afternoon of Wednesday 6th May. All information correct at the time of recording. Voiceovers created on ElevenLabs Follow us on our Instagram page: @euroden_pod: https://www.instagram.com/euroden_pod?igsh=dXphbDlmcjRyOWx6&utm_source=qr Opening Theme: Song: Tobu - Roots [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/toburoots Watch: http://youtu.be/7wNb0pHyGuI Transition Music: Song: Jim Yosef - Firefly pt. II (ft. STARLYTE) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://NCS.io/Fireflypt2 Watch: http://youtu.be/Q7E4Hiqe1s4 It's Quiz Time: Round Sting Taken from: https://youtu.be/_8N8yAFexJ0?si=phYju7o2rEhDZlH1 Sky Movies Break Bumper (2003) Taken from https://youtu.be/Zo58DRoqxVc?si=u5ak8aJdc35J-4lF Closing Theme: Song: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgood Watch: http://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldE DISCLAIMER: This may contain copyrighted material used under Fair Use for commentary/criticism. All rights belong to their respective owners.

    48 min
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Welcome on in to the Euro Den: A brand new podcast all about the world's biggest & most popular music competition: the Eurovision Song Contest. Get comfortable with host, Joseph Mendy for chats about Eurovision, Junior Eurovision & national selections. Whether it's news, updates, opinions or rankings, come along, take a seat, grab a bean bag & get cosy in the Euro Den.

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  • Creator
    Joseph Mendy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joseph Mendy
  • Show Website
    The Euro Den