Eurovoix Podcast Special: Martin Österdahl and More at the Eurovision Draw

On Tuesday 28 January, the draw for the semi-finals of Eurovision 2025 was held. And today for a Eurovoix Podcast special, we went to Basel to see it live.

Not only that, but we've spoken to the biggest names in Eurovision for their feelings about the contest - including the Executive Supervisor, Martin Österdahl, himself.

James Stephenson chats with Martin in a conversation that covers the fallout from Malmö, his excitement for Basel, and whether more can be done to bring countries back to the contest.

But Österdahl is only the beginning - we've also chatted to his new colleague Martin Green, the ESC Director, about how he's settling into his role and how changes like the new Code of Conduct will impact the event.

You'll also hear from Contest Producer and Eurovision legend Christer Björkman and from a returning guest, the President of Basel's cantonal government Dr. Conradin Cramer!

If this isn't a special, nothing is - make sure you listen to today's Eurovoix Podcast from the Eurovision 2025 draw, and join us for new episodes of Wrap-Up every Monday from 07:00 CET.

CREDITS
Created and Produced by: James Stephenson
Host: James Stephenson
Filming and Recording: Daniel Stridh
Editor: James Stephenson
And our Special Guests:
Martin Green (Director, Eurovision Song Contest)
Christer Björkman (Contest Producer, Eurovision Song Contest)
Dr. Conradin Cramer (President of the Cantonal Government of Basel-Stadt)
Martin Österdahl (Executive Supervisor, Eurovision Song Contest)

THEME MUSIC: Steve Brian - 1986 (Edited by James Stephenson) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EBBF_Y-ZFw

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Chapters

• 0:00 A Very Special Introduction
• 1:03 The Eurovision 2025 Semi-Final Draw, Explained
• 4:05 Martin Green Speaks to the Eurovoix Podcast
• 9:05 Christer Björkman Speaks to the Eurovoix Podcast
• 13:19 Dr. Conradin Cramer Speaks to the Eurovoix Podcast
• 17:29 Martin Österdahl Speaks to the Eurovoix Podcast