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Martyn and Laura give their thoughts on more of the entries for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest.
Mar 21, 2021•24 min
Nul Points: A Eurovision Fan Podcast
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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Episodes
Melodifestivalen and exploring Embers
Martyn and Laura tell you what happened when they watched Melodifestivalen, the Swedish selection show. They've also assembled a UK jury to discuss Embers, the song James Newman hopes will bring it home to the United Kingdom. All that plus you'll find out whether Laura and Martyn made it into the Icelandic entry as Daði Freyr unveils the song he's sending to Rotterdam.
Mar 14, 2021•32 min
What we think of the UK's Eurovision entry
In a bonus episode Laura and Martyn give you their first reaction to Embers by James Newman, the song which will represent the UK at The Eurovision Song Contest.
Mar 11, 2021•10 min
A big weekend and a Swede-ish surprise
It's been a busy week in the world of The Eurovision Song Contest. Fans Laura and Martyn take you through more of the songs that will represent their countries in Rotterdam. There's also a chat with Jill Leckie from The Swede-ish Podcast ahead of the final of Sweden's selection show, Melodifestivalen.
Mar 07, 2021•35 min
Jendrik doesn't feel hate
As the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest gets closer more and more countries are unveiling which songs and artists will represent them in Rotterdam. Laura and Martyn go through all the big Eurovision news in their own unique style. Plus the pair talk about their latest YouTube video where they react to Eurovision songs which got nul points in the competition. Just search for Nul Points on YouTube.
Mar 01, 2021•20 min
That's Norway to behave
Martyn and Laura discuss the latest news from the weird and wonderful world of Eurovision. There are updates from several countries who've chosen the song and artist they're sending to Rotterdam, including Norway (who've been trying to decide for ages!). Also, Martyn tells you about the year Eurovision got pranked in Trivia Time.
Feb 21, 2021•27 min
Why you're saying Daði wrong
Laura Cress and Martyn Williams find out more about the crazy world of The Eurovision Song Contest. Rob Watts of RobWords has a few tips for how to pronounce the name of the Icelandic entry, Croatia reveal the song they're sending to the competition and will Norwegians ever pick who's going to represent them in 2021?
Feb 14, 2021•28 min
The doctor will see you now
Martyn and Laura chat to Dr Eurovision (aka Paul Jordan) who knows all there is to know about the song contest. He answers questions about how Eurovision might work this year and whether or not political voting impacts the result. There's more information about who's representing their country in the competition and Trivia Time is back.
Feb 06, 2021•29 min
Voilà, c'est Barbara
Laura and Martyn react to France's entry into Eurovision 2021. Also, more details on other songs and performers representing their countries this year and there's more facts from Eurovisions gone by in Trivia Time.
Feb 01, 2021•26 min
Sea shanties and saxophone shenanigans
Martyn's convinced that sea shanties will be making an appearance at Eurovision this year. He's even had a go himself! Meanwhile Laura has news of how the saxophone could be the star of the Norwegian entry. All that plus a chat about how the contest may look this year given the ongoing pandemic and some invaluable trivia from Eurovisions ini years gone by.
Jan 23, 2021•21 min
The Coronavision Song Contest
Laura and Martyn chat to Richard DeDomenici, creator of The Coronavision Song Contest. Plus there's an update on Daði Freyr's search for a virtual choir and Trivia Time returns.
Jan 16, 2021•23 min
Daði wants us
Is this the moment when Martyn and Laura make it to the Eurovision big time? Iceland's Daði has asked for their help and they're more than willing to lend their singing voices. There's also more fun Euro-facts in Trivia Time.
Jan 09, 2021•15 min
2021 is finally here
With their first podcast of the year Laura and Martyn look ahead to 2021 in the world of Eurovision. There's news of a potential decision about how the contest will look in May, rumour as to who might represent the UK and Jedward have been tweeting. All that plus Trivia Time and some entirely predictable non-news of the week.
Jan 02, 2021•24 min
Our Eurovision quiz of the year
It's Martyn and Laura's last podcast before Christmas. With the help of previous guests they go head to head in a quiz of the year to see who remembers most about Eurovision in 2020. There's also another edition of Trivia Time, which looks back at a quirky story from Eurovisions gone by, and you'll find out why Norway's Alexander Rybak has got the hump. Thanks for your continued support of Nul Points this year. We'll be back in 2021.
Dec 19, 2020•30 min
Creating the perfect Eurovision song with robots
Laura Cress and Martyn Williams bring you their take on the crazy world of The Eurovision Song Contest. You'll meet Tom Collins who tried to create the perfect Eurovision banger by using artificial intelligence! There's also news of the shortlist for Sweden's 2021 entry and the logo's been unveiled ahead of May's big event. All that plus Martyn and Laura look at the weirder stuff that's happened at Eurovisions gone by in Trivia Time.
Dec 09, 2020•27 min
Playback at Junior Eurovision 2020?
Martyn and Laura discuss the fallout from this year's Junior Eurovision, exciting postcard news and something strange from Daði. Also, Martyn gets an odd phone call and Cress gets angry.
Dec 02, 2020•22 min
Maxxy Rainbow and Junior Eurovision
Laura and Martyn are joined by US drag queen and Eurovision YouTuber Maxxy Rainbow to talk about this year's Junior Eurovision on Sunday. There's also news of an award nomination for Will Ferrell's Eurovision film, another edition of Trivia Time and Cress eats some crackers.
Nov 27, 2020•26 min
What we think of Victoria's Ugly Cry and hope for 2021
Martyn and Laura give their thoughts on a possible entry for Bulgaria which has been talked about lots online. There's also more news about how the contest in 2021 might take place if social distancing is required and what Christmas gift do you get for the Eurovision fan in your life?
Nov 24, 2020•25 min
We're YouTubers now!
Martyn and Laura bring you everything you need to know from the world of The Eurovision Song Contest. They're also going back to 1978 to make their first ever YouTube video looking at the song which got nul points that year. Plus, Trivia Time looks at Eurovision's quirky history from years gone by. Here's the link to our YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZKuTkd5uOQ&t=1s
Nov 17, 2020•22 min
Predict about things
Laura and Martyn chat to Tim Jumawan from The Euro Podcast and Editor at ESCXTRA.com which is inviting people to predict which acts will represent their countries at Eurovision 2021. There's also more hints for the song Daði will be taking to the contest and you'll get your dose of Eurovision trivia in Trivia Time.
Nov 10, 2020•23 min
Laura's Dua Dare
Martyn Williams and Laura Cress discuss the big news from the Eurovision Song Contest. How many countries are performing this year and what song would win if any track could enter? Cress promises to get naked and there's another look at some song contest trivia from years gone by.
Nov 03, 2020•21 min
Our Highlights Of Our First Year
To celebrate a year of Nul Points, the team look back at their highlights on the podcast so far.
Oct 25, 2020•3 min
One year of Nul Points!
Martyn Williams and Laura Cress celebrate one year of the podcast. They'll be looking back at some of their favourite bits from the last 12 months as well as reflecting on great news for fans of Daði Freyr. Get in touch with the podcast by emailing nulpointspodcast@gmail.com
Oct 25, 2020•23 min
Oscar picks and a crossbow to the head
Martyn Williams and Laura Cress discuss the latest from the world of Eurovision. Could Will Ferrell's Eurovision film be up for an Oscar and might Daði Freyr be selected to represent Iceland in 2021? There's also another round of Trivia Time where Martyn and Laura look back at a rather dramatic interval act from 1989.
Oct 18, 2020•19 min
Eurovision NI reaction and Daði delays
Laura and Martyn discuss the online Eurovision fan events that took place over the weekend, including some controversy around the Eurovision NI Awards. There's also some sad news for Daði fans and more contest craziness in Trivia Time!
Oct 05, 2020•27 min
The show must go on...line
Martyn and Laura find out more about a couple of virtual Eurovision fan events happening this weekend. Plus there's another crazy story from the contest's history in Trivia Time.
Oct 02, 2020•22 min
2021 contest scenarios and Tuneful TV
Martyn and Laura chat to Natalia from Tuneful TV, a YouTube channel that features reactions to Eurovision entries. Plus there's information from the EBU about the different ways the 2021 contest might look depending on the virus situation at the time.
Sep 22, 2020•25 min
The Cheerful Twins and Junior Eurovision
Martyn and Laura bring you news of how the Junior Eurovision's going ahead this year. Could it be a blueprint for the main contest in 2021? Also, Eurovision YouTubers The Cheerful Twins from Iceland drop by to make Martyn less miserable.
Sep 14, 2020•23 min
Happy New Eurovision Year!
Laura and Martyn take an irreverent look at the world's biggest TV show. The pair celebrate the new Eurovision year and find out more about some of the contest's history with Trivia Time.
Sep 03, 2020•20 min
Eurovision NI Awards and a Birmingham day trip
Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you more news and chat from the crazy world of The Eurovision Song Contest. Nicky from the Eurovision NI fan blog talks about the upcoming Eurovision NI Awards, the pair find another American fan (taking the total so far to two) and what will Martyn and Laura discuss when they finally meet in person in Birmingham?
Aug 28, 2020•20 min
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