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?
Nov 13, 2022•27 min
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.
Nov 06, 2022•23 min
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!!
Oct 29, 2022•25 min
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.
Oct 22, 2022•26 min
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 send an email to nulpointspodcast@gmail.com
Oct 15, 2022•20 min
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 your correspondence.
Oct 08, 2022•27 min
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 you'll find out what Sam Ryder and Laura Cress have in common.
Oct 01, 2022•29 min
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 That Euro Bop and your correspondence.
Sep 24, 2022•26 min
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.
Sep 10, 2022•26 min
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!
Sep 04, 2022•22 min
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?
Aug 27, 2022•21 min
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.
Aug 20, 2022•23 min
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?
Aug 13, 2022•22 min
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?
Aug 06, 2022•25 min
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.
Jul 30, 2022•26 min
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.
Jul 23, 2022•15 min
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 ever?!
Jul 16, 2022•22 min
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 facts.
Jul 02, 2022•23 min
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.
Jun 25, 2022•20 min
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.
Jun 18, 2022•26 min
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?
May 29, 2022•22 min
UK Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you all the fallout from the 2022 contest. They're joined by a Ukranian fan who brings you a sense of the feeling in the country following the huge outpouring of support from the European public. There's also more information on voting irregularities and what was done by the EBU to address it.
May 21, 2022•26 min
UK Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you their more considered thoughts on The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin. Paul Jordan, aka Dr Eurovision, shares his insight into how the night panned out and Cress has a number of rants.
May 15, 2022•35 min
Martyn and Laura react to this year's Eurovision Song Contest final.
May 14, 2022•11 min
Martyn and Laura grabbed a quick chat with Citi Zēni at their impromptu performance outside a café in Turin. There's also reaction to the second semi final from the Eurovision Village.
May 12, 2022•19 min
Martyn and Laura head out to enjoy some of the sights Turin has to offer whilst they chat to Eurovision fans and people involved with the contest. Samantha Ross gives a unique insight into what's going on behind the scenes of the EBU and YouTuber Maxxy Rainbow gives thoughts on who might win this year. All that plus Cress does a terrible impression of Michael Caine.
May 11, 2022•25 min
Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress are out in Turin and have been watching the first semi final of the 2022 contest in the Eurovision Village. You'll get reaction from fans there and the thoughts of Martyn and Laura.
May 10, 2022•14 min
UK Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you their pick of the songs to take note of at the contest in 2022. From the wacky to the potential winners this is your essential guide to what's worth watching in Turin. There's also news from rehearsals that have taken place this week and details of who fans think might win.
May 07, 2022•30 min
Laura and Martyn are up late at night to record the podcast this week. They're discussing the announcement there's going to be a Eurovision Canada next year. There's also news of more fan events happening in Turin and the pair give their top five entries so far.
May 01, 2022•29 min
Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress chat to the head of the OGAE Italy Cristina Giuntini. She's got some great tips for what to see and do in Turin, as well as giving her thoughts on who she wants to win this year. There's also news of what's happening at half time during one of the semi finals and Laura grills Martyn in this week's Trivia Time.
Apr 24, 2022•27 min