Two UK mates who love Eurovision, Laura and Martyn, trying to make sense of it all. 'Nul Points' on iTunes, Spotify & SoundCloud. nulpointspodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter - @PointsNul
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The Eurovision songs to know about in 2024
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Nul Points is back to celebrate this year's Eurovision Song Contest. UK fans Martyn and Laura take you through the six songs they think are worth knowing about this year. There's also plenty to digest with the big changes announced to the contest by the EBU.Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Join Martyn Williams and Laura Cress in the final episode of Nul Points. They'll remember some of their favourite moments in the almost four years of creating the podcast and read your messages and comments as the Eurovision fan podcast comes to an end.Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Eurovision 2024 is off to Malmö! Martyn and Laura react to that announcement and have a big announcement of their own to make.Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Host city, backing vocals and EuroRiffs
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Martyn and Laura are back with another episode of Nul Points. There's a lot to catch up on as the search for which Swedish city will host the 2024 contest gets underway. There's also a bit of goss coming out of France and Romania, discussions on the future of pre-recorded backing vocals being used and you'll get the thoughts of Suzie from the EuroR…
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Eurovision Grand Final 2023: The full debrief
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Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you their considered thoughts on this year's contest in Liverpool. You'll get the thoughts of Eurovision stats guru Scott Reid and hear from inside Loreen's press conference.Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Eurovision Grand Final instant reaction
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Laura's at the media centre in Liverpool and Martyn's been watching with his girlfriend Rachel in Surrey. They bring you their instant reaction to the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Martyn and Laura have been in the Eurovision Village to watch Thursday night's second semi-final on the big screen. You'll hear their reaction plus the thoughts of some of the other people watching in the fan zone in Liverpool. There's also a chat with the BBC's Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg. He's a huge fan of the contest and has travelled from Mo…
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Exploring Liverpool and Lord of the Lost
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Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura spend the day getting to know Liverpool in its role as host city for Eurovision 2023. You'll hear what happened when 2022 Norwegian entry Subwoolfer dropped in to a branch of Lush, plus get the thoughts of loads of fans of the contest. There's also a special interview with German entry Lord of the Lost from backstag…
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Martyn and Laura are in Liverpool and have just watched the first semi-final at the arena. They share their thoughts on the winners and losers as well as hearing from fans at the event. Cress has been on the Eurovision train from London to Liverpool. You'll hear how she got on!Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Rehearsals and a look at Liverpool
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UK Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura chat to YouTuber Maxxy Rainbow who's already in Liverpool ahead of the contest. There's also reaction to clips of rehearsals and news of a change to the format of the semi-finals.Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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UK Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress share their thoughts on the songs to watch out for in Liverpool. These aren't necessarily the entries that are tipped to win but they're ones you should be aware of for a whole variety of reasons. From the odds on favourite to the one that's a bit bonkers, let Martyn and Laura take you on a Eurovis…
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Martyn and Laura bring you more news from the world of Eurovision where there's now less than a month to go until the contest. The pair chat to lyricist Anthony J. Brown who helped write Germany's entry this year. Plus, details of Junior Eurovision in France and you'll find out what the postcards might look like.…
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There ain't no party like a Eurovision pre-party
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Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura are back. This week there are loads more songs to react to. There's also news of the semi-final running order and details of where you can party with your favourite Eurovision stars ahead of the contest.Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Full reaction to UK Eurovision entry
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Fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress give you their full considered reaction to I Wrote A Song by Mae Muller which will represent the UK at The Eurovision Song Contest this year. They chat to Vaughan Staples, head of the OGAE UK, for his thoughts on the entry. Plus, loads more entries to bring you ahead of the event in May.…
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Martyn and Laura bring you their initial reaction to the UK's 2023 Eurovision entry, I Wrote A Song by Mae Muller.Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura bring you a special episode to reflect one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. You'll hear from BBC Ukrainian journalist and song contest fan Marta Shokalo who's just got back from Kyiv. She reflects on her memories of covering Eurovision, last year's winning moment and how war has changed the country. There are also…
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Super Saturday and a Melodifestivalen update
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So many Eurovision songs have been released! UK fans Laura and Martyn bring you their thoughts on them. There's also a chat with Emil Löfström from the Eurovision Legends podcast in Sweden. He brings you up to date with the latest from Melodifestivalen and has news of an exciting interview with Loreen. All that plus the return of Flop That Euro Bop…
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Eurovision logo and slogan revealed
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Martyn Williams and Laura Cress return to bring you more from the crazy world of The Eurovision Song Contest. This week the contest's new logo and slogan have been revealed, plus more countries announce who they'll be sending to Liverpool in May. There's also a podcast update to bring to your attention and your correspondence.…
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UK Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura link up with Irish fans Louise and Conor from the Éirevision podcast. They give their thoughts on who Ireland might be sending to the contest ahead of the winning act being revealed. Plus, controversy in Malta and some secret squirrel news about the UK's entry.Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Eurovision Song Contest fans Martyn and Laura bring you the latest news from one of the world's biggest TV shows. There's news from France who've chosen who they're sending to Liverpool, Belgium have a man in a large hat and John Lydon's causing all sorts of bother for Ireland. Plus, find out which Hollywood superstar has been lending his support t…
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Drip drip dip and a Sex Pistols song
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Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you this week's edition of Nul Points with added danger! Will Martyn's roof fall down mid-recording? Plenty to talk about this week as Ireland have shortlisted their Liverpool hopefuls. There's also your Eurovision predictions and the return of Flop That Euro Bop!…
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For the first time in 4,000 years Loreen hasn't topped the ESC 250 poll of Eurovision songs. Who's emerged victorious and what do UK fans Martyn and Laura think about it? You'll also find out how Eurovision played a huge role in seeing in the New Year and Laura and Martyn finally finish their Christmas quiz.…
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At the end of the year Martyn and Laura took time out to reflect on some of their favourite bits from the podcast in 2022. Featuring chats with fans in the Eurovision Village, our reaction to the final result, an interview with the Latvian entry and so much more. Thanks for taking the time to listen to Nul Points through 2022. We're back with more …
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The Nul Points Christmas Eurovision quiz 2022
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The Christmas quiz is back for another year! Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura take questions from some of their favourite guests. How will you get on this year? There's also news from Ukraine which has chosen who it'll be sending to Liverpool in 2023.Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Junior Eurovision reaction and Eurovision Queens
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Martyn and Laura return to bring you their reaction to The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022. There's also news from Celine Dion and your correspondence. All that plus a chat with Andy and Ryan from the Eurovision Queens podcast who drop by to give their thoughts on the contest and what they want to see in Liverpool next year.…
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Songs to watch out for at Junior Eurovision 2022
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The Junior Eurovision Song Contest takes place on Sunday in Yerevan, Armenia. 16 entries will battle it out but who do Laura and Martyn think stand a chance of victory? The UK Eurovision fans bring you their favourites in this year's competition. Plus, news from Ireland, a look at Liverpool's EuroClub and Flop That Euro Bop continues.…
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Loreen could be back at Eurovision
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It's time for another edition of the UK-based Eurovision fan podcast, Nul Points. Martyn Williams and Laura Cress give their thoughts on some of this week's big developments. Norway's been setting out changes it's making to the way it runs its selection shows, you're being asked to vote in The Eurovision Awards and former contest winner Loreen coul…
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Eurovision voting rules are changing
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UK Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you reaction to the news that voting rules are changing for the 2023 contest. They chat to Samantha Ross from the 12 Points From America podcast and ESC Insight about what the new plans might mean. Plus, the terrible singing is back as Martyn has a go at Flop That Euro Bop and, as always, the…
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Martyn's in Seattle and Måneskin (and ABBA) at the Grammy's
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Martyn is continuing his travels, this time in Seattle, whilst Laura looks through the latest Eurovision news, especially the fact that both ABBA and Måneskin have been nominated for Grammy awards! Normal service to resume next week!Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Martyn's in Canada and the UK's Junior Eurovision entry
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It's a different Nul Points as Martyn gives his thoughts from Vancouver in Cananda. Meanwhile back in the UK Laura talks about the UK's Junior Eurovision entry, plus Belgium's national entry selection artists - and will Loreen's Euphoria ever NOT win ESC 250?Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Taylor Swift's new song sounds familiar to Eurovision fans
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Martyn and Laura bring you another look at some of the big news from The Eurovision Song Contest. You'll hear the latest on how Spain, Estonia and The Netherlands are picking their entry, how one Eurovision fan reckons a new Taylor Swift song sounds oddly familiar! That plus another Flop That Euro Bop to have a go at.…
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Finland's pre-party party and a Ukrainian bunker
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Martyn's on a walk in Scotland for this week's edition of the podcast. Eurovision fans Laura Cress and Martyn Williams are back to discuss the latest goings on ahead of the 2023 contest. You'll hear news from Ukraine, Finland, Spain and more. Plus, there's another round of Flop That Euro Bop. Enjoy!!…
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The countries that won't compete at Eurovision
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37 countries have said they're taking part in Eurovision 2023 but which ones aren't and why? Martyn and Laura discuss that and the rest of this week's contest news in this edition of the podcast. That plus the usual fun and games, including a surprise return for Correction Corner.Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Liverpool Eurovision accommodation skyrockets
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Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you their take on this week's news from the contest. With Liverpool confirmed as the host city, hotel rooms are shooting up in price. Also, will Cress guess this week's Flop That Euro Bop correctly? As always, your thoughts on this week's episode are always welcome. Contact us on social media or…
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Liverpool named as Eurovision 2023 host city
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UK Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you reaction to the news that Liverpool has been named as the host city for The Eurovision Song Contest 2023. You'll hear from a Liverpool Eurovision fan and find out how Graham Norton almost ruined the surprise! All that plus Flop That Euro Bop, the rest of the week's Eurovision news and you…
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And then there were two! The host city for 2023 will be either Glasgow or Liverpool. Martyn and Laura give you their thoughts. Also in this episode, the Junior Eurovision Song Contest has a new slogan for 2022. It's silly... but not as silly as the one Laura thinks could be an alternative. Plenty of news about that, another Flop That Euro Bop and y…
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Melodifestivalen update and holiday disasters
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Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura are back from their holidays with disaster stories to tell! There's plenty of stories in the world of Eurovision too with an OGAE controversy making headlines and an update from Sweden's selection process, Melodifestivalen, that'll mean a lot of work for producers of the show. All that plus another edition of Flop T…
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In this edition of Nul Points Martyn and Laura discuss the BBC's new selection process for the 2023 entry (spoiler alert: it's exactly the same as the old one), Ukrainian fans call for Russia's fan network not to be included in future events and there's another episode of Flop That Euro Bop.Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Fan y Big and another Eurovision year
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Martyn's been for a walk up a big hill and wants to tell Cress all about it. She's only interested in the fact it's the start of a new Eurovision year. All the Eurovision goss plus another round of Flop That Euro Bop to have a go at!Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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UK back in Junior Eurovision and Cress in Germany
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Eurovision fans Martyn WIlliams and Laura Cress react to the news that the UK's announced it'll participate in Junior Eurovision for the first time since 2005. Also, what's Laura doing in Germany?Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Måneskin festival furore and host city odds
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Martyn Williams and Laura Cress are back with another edition of your favourite Eurovision fan podcast. In this episode they chat about Italian 2021 winners Måneskin who've pulled out of a UK festival to play at the MTV Music Awards. There's also the betting odds for which city will host the contest in 2023 and the answer to Flop The Euro Bop.…
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Martyn and Laura are back for another edition of your favourite Eurovision fan podcast. The BBC's announced the seven cities shortlisted to host the contest in 2023. Martyn and Cress give their thoughts on the cities in the running. There's also another edition of Flop The Euro Bob. Can you work out what listener Luke is singing?…
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Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress are back to bring you more chat about The Eurovision Song Contest. After missing it out last episode Martyn and Laura discuss whether London could host in 2023 with Jay Lacey from EuroStarz. There's also another round of Euro Terrible Singer... or will it have another name by the end of the episode?…
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Martyn Williams and Laura Cress celebrate the news that the UK has been announced as the host of The Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Now the battle begins for which city will host the event. Martyn and Laura pit Eurovision fans against each other as they champion their favourite UK city.Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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The British Podcast Awards and another Eurovision spin-off
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Martyn Williams and Laura Cress take you backstage at The British Podcast Awards (where they won nothing). You'll get their thoughts on that plus the latest Eurovision goings on. Will a Latin America version of the contest be a success? Your thoughts always welcome.Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Martyn and Laura chat to Matti McLean from the A Canadian In Eurovision and Think About Eurovision podcasts. He gives you his thoughts on how Eurovision Canada might work and whether there are lessons to be learnt from The American Song Contest. Plus, with Israel announcing its act eight months before the deadline, is this the earliest announcement…
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What really goes on backstage at Eurovision
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Martyn Williams and Laura Cress are back with another edition of the UK-based Eurovision fan podcast, Nul Points. In this episode the pair chat to Charlie Koncher who worked as an official photographer for the Latvian delegation. He reveals all about what really happens backstage. Plus, Trivia Time returns to bring you some exciting Eurovision fact…
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Your award-nominated Eurovision podcast
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Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you more updates on The Eurovision Song Contest. They're particularly excited this week, and it's not because Martyn's got a blanket on his head. Nul Points has been nominated for an award! Details on that plus everything you need to know about Eurovision in this latest episode.…
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Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura react to the news that the EBU is in talks with the BBC for the UK to host the contest next year. Plus, your correspondence.Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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Martyn and Laura bring you everything you need to know after allegations of cheating came to light at Eurovision 2022. They chat to Ewan Spence from ESC Insight who sheds some light on what might've happened. Also, how many people watched this year and is Martyn's tooth ok?Av Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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