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I'm Sorry Zero Points podcast

Adrian & Seamus www.imsorryzeropoints.com

Welcome to I'm Sorry Zero Points, with Adrian and Seamus. The original Eurovision podcast from Ireland is out on Wednesdays between January and May, bringing you all the Eurovision news, song reviews and interviews with Eurovision stars from past & present.
Follow us on Instagram @sorryzeropointspodcast & on X, TikTok, & YouTube @sorryzeropoints or email us: imsorryzeropoints@gmail.com

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Episodes

Sweden, Poland, Portugal & Azerbaijan

Eurovision 2026 is just around the corner and we have four more songs to review. In this episode we give our thoughts on the songs from Sweden (Felicia and My System), Poland (Alicja and Pray), Portugal (Bandidos do Cante and Rosa), and Azerbaijan (JIVA and Just Go). Let us know what you think of these songs and of this episode of I'm Sorry Zero Points. You can follow us on Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube and X @sorryzeropoints Thanks for listening everyone.

Apr 29, 202640 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Iceland and Vaeb + Romania, UK, France & San Marino

We are remembering Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest in this episode and we talk to Vaeb who represented Iceland in Basel 2025 with their song Roa. We also review four more songs for Eurovision 2026: Romania (Alexandra Capitanescu with Choke Me), UK (Look Mum No Computer with Eins, Zwei, Drei), France (Monroe with Regarde) and San Marino (Senhit with Superstar). Thanks to everyone who contributed their favourite Icelandic Eurovision songs to this episode. Please follow our podcast on Instag...

Apr 15, 20261 hr 8 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Serbia, Germany, Italy & Australia

We discuss four more songs for Eurovision 2026 in this episode as we review Serbia (Lavina with Kraj Mene), Germany (Sarah Engels with Fire), Italy (Sal Da Vinci with Per Sempre Sí) and Australia (Delta Goodrem with Eclipse). In the next episode we will be remembering Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest and we will have an interview with Vaeb who represented Iceland in Basel in 2025. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy our podcast please follow us on social media. We are on Instagram, Tik Tok,...

Apr 01, 202648 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Spain, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Norway & Finland

In this special episode we remember Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest as we discuss our best, worst and give some honourable mentions to those Spanish songs that have made an impact in Eurovision. We also look ahead to Eurovision in Vienna in May as we review the songs from Lithuania (Lion Ceccah with Sólo quiero más), Bulgaria (Dara with Bangaranga), Norway (Jonas Lovv with YaYaYa), and Finland (Linda & Pete with Liekinheitin). Follow the podcast on social media. We're on Instagram, Tik ...

Mar 18, 20261 hrSeason 5Ep. 5

Greece, Croatia, Belgium & Austria

We are catching up on the national finals and songs chosen for Eurovision 2026. In this episode we review the songs from Greece, Akylas with Ferto, Croatia, Lelek with Andromeda, Belgium, Essyla and Dancing on the Ice, and Cosmo with Tanzschein for Austria. We also give out our zero points of the week. If you enjoy our podcast please remember to follow us on Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube and X @sorryzeropoints Thanks for listening everyone.

Mar 04, 202643 minSeason 5Ep. 4

The Netherlands + Estonia, Latvia & Denmark

We are remembering the Netherlands at Eurovision in this episode as we take a trip down the canal and recall the good and bad Dutch songs that graced the Eurovision stage. Plus we review the songs from Estonia (Vanilla Ninja with Too Epic To Be True), Latvia (Atvara with Ena), and Denmark (Soren Torpegaard Lund with For vi gar hjem). If you enjoy our podcast please follow us on Instagram, Tik Tok, X, and YouTube @sorryzeropoints Thanks for listening.

Feb 18, 202651 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Klemen on Slovenia + Ukraine & Cyprus

Join us as we remember Slovenia at Eurovision. In this special episode we talk to Klemen who represented Slovenia in Basel with How Much Time Do We Have Left. We talk Bono, Basel and boycotts. Plus we take a trip down memory lane to remember some of the best and worst Eurovision songs from Slovenia. We also review the songs from Ukraine, Leleka with Ridnym, and Antigoni with Jalla for Cyprus. Follow the podcast on Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube @sorryzeropoints Thanks for listening....

Feb 11, 202658 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Albania, Montenegro, Moldova, Malta & Luxembourg

We're back! And we need to talk about Eurovision! In this first episode of Season 5 we chat about all the drama and the fallout from the EBU Winter Assembly meeting. But most importantly we focus on the music as we review the songs from Alis for Albania, Tamara from Montenegro, Satoshi from Moldova, Aidan from Malta, and Eva Marija from Luxembourg. We hope you stay tuned and enjoy our podcast. Please follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube @sorryzeropoints Thanks for listening!...

Jan 28, 20261 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Season Finale Eurovision 2025

It's the Season 4 Season Finale of I'm Sorry Zero Points and Adrian and Seamus have a lot to discuss. Following on from Austria's win at Eurovision 2025, they reveal their highlights and lowlights from this year's song contest. They also share their thoughts on the results and the voting. And it wouldn't be a season finale without some awards to hand out. 8 awards are up for grabs in the annual I'm Sorry Zero Points Awards. Best Vocal, Best Staging, Best Duo or Group, and Fashion Icon are just s...

Jun 10, 202555 minSeason 4Ep. 18

Eurovision Final 2025

And just like that it's the evening of the Grand Final of Eurovision 2025, live from Basel, Switzerland. Who will win the 69th edition of the song contest and follow in the footsteps of Nemo? Will Celine Dion turn up and perform in the St. Jakobshalle tonight? And what country might end up getting zero points? These are the questions Adrian and Seamus discuss on this episode. After attending the Jury Final show last night (Friday 16th May) they give their thoughts on the show, the contestants, t...

May 17, 202529 minSeason 4Ep. 17

Eurovision 2025 semi final results & reactions

We are live from Basel and it's the morning after the night before and we need to discuss the results from both Eurovision 2025 semi finals. We discuss our time in Basel, the host city, and we share our reactions to qualifiers from semi final 1 and 2, and we also let you know what famous Eurovision faces we have bumped into. We are off to the Eurovision Grand Final Jury Show tonight (Friday 16th May) and we will talk to you again tomorrow afternoon, when we will share our thoughts on what you ca...

May 16, 202533 minSeason 4Ep. 16

The Songwriters Session + Eurovision 2025 poll results

Welcome to The Songwriters Session. In this episode we chat with two songwriters based in Ireland and who are involved in this year's Eurovision in Basel. We speak with Ben Pyne who is one of the co-writers of Poison Cake which will represent Croatia and be sung by Mark Bosnjak. We also speak to Larissa Tormey who is one of the songwriters behind Laika Party which will represent Ireland and is performed by Emmy. We also reveal the results of our I'm Sorry Zero Points Eurovision 2025 poll. The ju...

May 06, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 15

Sissal interview + Lausanne 89, semi-final predictions & Frank Dermody

Sissal from Denmark drops in for a chat in this episode of I'm Sorry Zero Points. We talk everything from the staging of Hallucination at Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, to drag queens performing her song, and the pressure to qualify. Plus she also gives us an insight into her Eurovision friendships. Also in this episode Adrian & Seamus take a trip down memory lane as they remember the last time the song contest was held in Switzerland, in Lausanne 1989. They also put their cards on the table as th...

Apr 29, 202559 minSeason 4Ep. 14

Go-Jo interview + Cyprus, France & Georgia

Joining us from down under is Go-Jo, who will be representing Australia this year with his song Milkshake Man. He tells Adrian & Seamus about growing up in rural Western Australia, his love of music, what the Milkshake Man is all about, and his favourite Australian Eurovision songs from the past ten years. Also, in this episode there are reviews of the last three songs for Eurovision 2025. Cyprus is represented by Theo Evan with the song Shh, Louane will sing Maman, and Georgia will be repre...

Apr 22, 20251 hrSeason 4Ep. 13

Red Sebastian interview + Portugal, Israel & Switzerland

Joining Adrian & Seamus this week for a chat is Red Sebastian who will be representing Belgium at this year's Eurovision Song Contest with his song Strobe Lights. Red Sebastian talks about growing up in the spotlight, his staging plans for Basel and he plays The Missing Eurovision Lyric. Also in this episode are reviews of the songs from Portugal, Napa with Deslocado, Israel, Yuval Raphael with New Day Will Rise, and for the host nation it will be Zoe Me and the song Voyage. There is also th...

Apr 15, 20251 hrSeason 4Ep. 12

Remember Monday interview + Czechia, Sweden, San Marino

In this episode Adrian and Seamus chat to Remember Monday who will be representing the UK at Eurovision in May with their song What The Hell Just Happened? The girls reveal what it's like going on a night out together, as well as their plans for staging the song in Basel. They also test their Eurovision knowledge by playing The Missing Eurovision Lyric. Also, they review the songs from Czechia, Adonxs with Kiss Kiss Goodbye, Sweden, with Bara Bada Bastu from Kaj, and Tutta L'ltalia by Gabry Pont...

Apr 08, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 4Ep. 11

JJ interview + Croatia, Austria & UK

It's a busy episode as Adrian and Seamus chat to JJ who will be representing Austria at Eurovision 2025. He talks about his time on The Voice UK and what it was like working with Will.i.am. He discusses his song Wasted Love and his love for his co-writer Teya from Austria 2023. He gives an insight into what the stage performance will look like in Basel and he takes part in The Missing Eurovision Lyric! As well as discussing the Austrian song Adrian and Seamus also review the songs from Croatia, ...

Apr 01, 202555 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Serbia, Denmark & Germany

Another week and another episode of I'm Sorry Zero Points. In this episode Adrian and Seamus are joined by Dublin drag superstar and Eurovision princess Sophia Harte, who shares their Eurovision memories and opinions on three more Eurovision songs. In this episode they review Mila by Princ for Serbia, Hallucination by Sissal for Denmark and Baller by Abor and Tynna for Germany. There's a Eurovision news updated and they hand out their zero points of the week. Remember to follow the podcast on so...

Mar 26, 20251 hrSeason 4Ep. 9

Iceland, Australia & Netherlands

Joining Adrian and Seamus this week is Eurovision superfan Meadhbha as they review three more songs for Eurovision 2025. They review the songs from Iceland, Vaeb with Roa, Australia with Go-jo and his song Milkshake Man and Cest la Vie by Claude for the Netherlands. They discuss the latest Eurovision news now that all 37 artists and songs have been revealed for this year's Eurovision Song Contest and they hand out their zero points of the week. Remember to follow the podcast on your preferred st...

Mar 19, 202553 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Italy, Armenia & Azerbaijan

In this episode Seamus is joined by a very hoarse Adrian as they review three more songs for Eurovision 2025. They discuss the songs from Italy, Lucio Corsi with Volevo essere un duro, for Armenia it's Parg with the song Survivor and taking to the Eurovision stage for Azerbaijan is Mamagama with the song Run with U. Adrian delivers the Eurovision news from the past week and they hand out their zero points of the week. Remember to follow the podcast on your preferred streaming platform and on soc...

Mar 12, 202541 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Malta, Norway & Lithuania

In this week's episode we are joined by Eurovision superfan Ciara who helps us review the songs from Malta, Miriana Conte with Kant, Norway, Kyle Alessandro with Lighter and Katarsis for Lithuania with the song Tavo Akys. We discuss the Eurovision news from the past week and have a right giggle over our listeners thoughts on Eurovision mascot Lumo and we hand out our zero points of the week. Remember to follow the podcast on your preferred streaming platform and on social media, just search @sor...

Mar 04, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Ukraine, Poland & Estonia

Another week and another episode of I'm Sorry Zero Points. In this episode Adrian and Seamus discuss the Eurovision news from the past week and they review the songs from Ukraine, Ziferblat with Bird of Pray, Poland, Justyna Steczkowska with Gaja, and for Estonia it's Tommy Cash with Espresso Machiato. They also hand out their zero points to two people who annoyed them this week. Remember to follow the podcast on your preferred streaming platform and on social media. Search @sorryzeropoints on I...

Feb 26, 202550 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Belgium, Finland & Latvia

Joining us this week is Eurovision historian, content creator and superfan Clementine from Belgium. She helps us review the songs from Belgium, Red Sebastian with Strobe Lights, Finland, Erika Vikman with Ich Komme, and Latvia, Tautumeitas with Bur Man Laimi. We also have more Eurovision news and give out zero points to something that has been bugging us this week. Remember to follow the podcast on your preferred streaming platform and on social media, Instagram, X, Tik Tok, Bluesky & YouTub...

Feb 19, 202553 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Ireland, Spain & Slovenia

Eurosong is over and we have a lot to talk about! Emmy won and will represent Ireland at Eurovision with her song Laika Party and we need to have a debrief and discuss everything that went down at Eurosong. Spanish Eurovision superfan Dani joins us to discuss Eurosong, Melody who won Benidorm Fest in Spain with her song Esa Diva and Klemen from Slovenia who won EMA with his song How Much Time Do We Have Left? We also have the latest Eurovision news and hand out our zero points of the week. Remem...

Feb 12, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Luxembourg & Greece

He's back! Adrian rejoins the podcast this week and he has feedback and opinions to share! In this episode we review the songs from Luxembourg, Laura Thorn with La poupée monte le son, and from Greece, Klavdia with Asteromáta. Also joining us this week to share his Eurovision memories and opinions on the songs from Luxembourg and Greece is Eurovision superfan and journalist Matthew Joyce. We also discuss the latest Eurovision news and hand out our zero points of the week. Remember to follow the ...

Feb 05, 202559 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Eurosong 2025 with Bobbi Arlo, NIYL & Samantha Mumba

Welcome to part 2 of our Eurosong special where we chat with Bobbi Arlo, NIYL and Samantha Mumba who are all hoping to represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel in May. In our chats with each of them we learn about why they decided to enter Eurosong and we learn a bit more about their song. We also have a laugh with our quick fire questions and discover what they are giving zero points to in their lives. We wish all 6 acts competing in Eurosong 2025 the very best of luck. Remembe...

Jan 31, 20251 hr 8 min

Eurosong 2025 with Reylta, Adgy & Emmy

Welcome to part 1 of our Eurosong special. In this episode we chat with Reylta, Adgy and Emmy and we hear about their songs for the Eurosong 2025 final which will take place on The Late Late Show on the 7th February. We also find out their likes and dislikes with our quick fire questions and we discover what they want to give zero points to in their lives! Part 2 with Bobbi Arlo, NIYL and Samantha Mumba is out on 31st Janaury. Don't forget to follow our podcast on social media, Instagram @sorryz...

Jan 30, 202554 min

Montenegro, Albania + Eurosong insights

We're back! Welcome to Season 4 episode 1 of I'm Sorry Zero Points. In this episode we catch up on all the Eurovision 2025 news from the off season and we chat to Eurovision superfan and Eurosong 2024 participant Peadar Connolly Davey. Peadar also helps us review the first two songs for Eurovision 2025 from Montenegro, Nina Žižić with Dobrodošli, and Albania, Shkodra Elektronike with Zjerm. We also hand out our zero points of the week. Between episodes follow the podcast on Instagram @sorryzerop...

Jan 08, 202547 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Elisabeth Andreassen (Bettan) Eurovision 1982, 1985, 1994, 1996

Another Eurovision winner sits down for a chat with us. Eurovision icon Elisabeth Andreassen, or better know as Bettan from Bobbysocks, won the Eurovision Song Contest for Norway in 1985. In this interview with Bettan we discuss the four times she has sang on the Eurovision stage. Once for Sweden in 1982 and three times for Norway including her victory in 1985, 1994 and her second place finish in 1996 in Oslo. The first three times she was part of a duet and in 1996 she performed as a solo artis...

Aug 14, 202440 minSeason 3Ep. 24

Omar Naber interview Slovenia 2005 & 2017

If you missed it last year tune into this special episode where we talk with two-time Eurovision representative for Slovenia, Omar Naber. A big star in his home country Omar graced the Eurovision stage in 2005 with the song Stop and in 2017 with the song On My Way, both times in Kyiv. He tells us about his rock n' roll roots, his experiences at Eurovision and his special connection with Joker Out. Remember to follow the podcast on Spotify and also on Instagram @sorryzeropointspodcast & on X ...

Jul 24, 202432 minSeason 3Ep. 23
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