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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Semi Final 1 Preview From Basel, Tuesday 13th May Written by on May 13, 2025

It’s the day of the first Semi Final in Basel, and we have a packed pod to preview the show. Add the RSS Feed to your favourite podcast application, or click here to follow us in iTunes and never miss an episode.

With the move to 100 percent televoting in the Semi Finals, tonight is the night for 15 acts at the Eurovision Song Contest. Ten will qualify for Saturday’s Grand Final, for the other five this will be the end of their competitive journey. What can we expect to see tonight, who should be worried, and what else can we expect beyond or fifteen? Join us on the podcast to find out.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Semi Final 1 Preview From Basel, Tuesday 13th May

Dude Points is joined by Samantha Ross and Lisa-Jayne Lewis to preview Semi Final One. They discuss tough guys and toxic masculinity, the songs that surprised with their staging, the missed opportunities we spotted, and our absolute, unabashed love for Albania.

We had so much to talk about we didn’t even get around to mentioning Sweden!

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About The Author: Dude Points

Dude Points is an American who moved to the UK in 2011 and happened to catch Loreen's Winner's Reprise of Euphoria on the BBC the following year. She was immediately hooked and in 2016, discovered that people could actually purchase tickets to attend Eurovision's in person.

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