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We’re getting closer and closer to the 2026 Eurovision Grand Final, but first, there’s another semi to get to.

Michael and Bryan fire up the satellite to run through the first half of Australia’s semi, with some surprising results.

You can enjoy the second Semi Final live on SBS and On Demand on Friday 15 May at 5am (AEST) and in prime time (with some added extras) on Saturday 16 May at 7:30pm (AEST).

In this episode:


Pray for a singing miracle

Investigate the role of paper in the history of Armenia

Get in early for a tea break


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Make your vote count via the poll (and be in the chance to win something special) – closes 15 May

Playlist

Bulgaria: DARA – Bangaranga

Azerbaijan: JIVA – Just Go

Romania: Alexandra Căpitănescu – Choke Me

Luxembourg: Eva Marija – Mother Nature

Czechia: Daniel Žižka – CROSSROADS

Armenia: SIMÓN – Paloma Rumba

Switzerland: Veronica Fusaro – Alice

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Eleven years after we sent Aussie superstar (and reality TV alum) Guy Sebastian to Vienna, Australia is sending another favourite to do us proud at Eurovision.

Michael caught up with Delta Goodrem, who had flown back to Fiji to do some shows, to chat about all things Eurovision – singing, parties, playlists and getting ready for a fun time.

In this episode:


Find out how Delta plans to get the Rest of World vote

Wonder what piano delight she’ll be delivering

Get the early mail about Delta’s new album


Watch the interview in video form via the Spotify podcast.

You can see Delta perform Eclipse during Semi Final 2, live on SBS and On Demand on Friday 15 May at 5am (AEST) and in prime time (with some added extras) on Saturday 16 May at 7:30pm (AEST).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUMCr1pnaMY

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The first Eurovision Semi Final started with a bang, but does the back half of the show pack the same punch?

Michael and Jack run through the latter half of the first semi, and find out how much of is made for a quick coffee or loo break.

You can enjoy the first Semi live on SBS and On Demand on Wednesday 13 May at 5am (AEST) and in prime time (with some added extras) on Friday 15 May at 7:30pm (AEST).

In this episode:


Dive into religion

Watch out for the arena anthem

Wonder what could happen with some real metal in proceedings


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 Listen to this year’s entries on your preferred platform

Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky and X at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision

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Make your vote count via the poll (and be in the chance to win something special) – closes 12 May

Playlist

Montenegro: Tamara Živković – Nova Zora

Estonia: Vanilla Ninja – Too Epic To Be True

Israel: Noam Bettan – Michelle

Belgium: ESSYLA – Dancing On The Ice

Lithuania: Lion Ceccah – Sólo Quiero Más

San Marino: SENHIT (with Boy George) – Superstar

Poland: ALICJA – Pray

Serbia: LAVINA – Kraj mene

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It’s time to jump into Eurovision proper as we preview this year’s semi finals.

Michael, Bryan and Keith listen to the songs in the first half of Eurovision Semi Final 1, and share their thoughts about the possibilities.

You can enjoy the first Semi live on SBS and On Demand on Wednesday 13 May at 5am (AEST) and in prime time (with some added extras) on Friday 15 May at 7:30pm (AEST).

In this episode:


Get in an argument about Sweden

Propose 2026’s range of merch

Find out where PSY fits in


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 Listen to this year’s entries on your preferred platform

Follow JOYEurovision across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky and X at linktr.ee/joy_eurovision

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Make your vote count via the poll (and be in the chance to win something special) – closes 12 May

Playlist

Moldova: Satoshi – Viva, Moldova!

Sweden: FELICIA – My System

Croatia: LELEK – Andromeda

Greece: Akylas – Ferto

Portugal: Bandidos do Cante – Rosa

Georgia: Bzikebi – On Replay

Finland: Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen – Liekinheitin

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It’s the home of big ballads, fun stringed instruments and turbofolk – and it has one of the most interesting national finals of 2026. Serbia delivered Pesma za Evroviziju (aka PzE) for another year, and it certainly had tongues wagging.

Michael reviewed the options that couldn’t beat Lavina for Vienna and still couldn’t understand what the jury was thinking.

Is Kaj Mene the best choice for Serbia in 2026?

In this episode:


Find out what Michael both hates and loves

Hear something that’s made for the beach

Scratch your head thanks to the results


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Playlist

Kosmos Trip – Sve je u redu

Zona – Čairi

Brat Pelin – Fräulein

Harem Girls & Ivana Krunić – Bom Bom

Zejna – Jugoslavija

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