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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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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