Patrick Fiori and the Romantic Super Saturday you didn’t know you needed | Ep.05

The Eurovision calm before the storm — or is it the birth of a Romantic Super Saturday? 💘

This week on Pod It Away, things may seem quiet on the Eurovision front — but the drama (and the excitement) are brewing!

Cyprus: CyBC officially denies all circulating rumours and confirms that the internal selection process is still ongoing. We’re waiting for the official announcement — any day now!

Armenia: We rediscover Patrick Fiori, France’s 1993 Eurovision legend who brought us Mama Corsica — and we dive into his incredible career.

Italy: Rumours are swirling ahead of Sanremo — and the list of potential names is massive.

Estonia: Eesti Laul 2026 has closed submissions with a record 171 songs received — and the final will take place on February 14, 2026.

Austria: “Vienna Calling” has wrapped up submissions too — over 400 songs sent in!

Germany: No Stefan Raab this time. ARD’s Program Director Christine Strobl explains why the partnership with Raab and RTL won’t continue — and what’s next for Germany’s national selection.

Luxembourg: No boycott after all! The broadcaster confirms they’re all in for their third year back.

As we uncover this unexpected Romantic Super Saturday, we also stand in full solidarity with all restaurant owners who’ll soon face the Eurovision dinner rush. 🍝💞

🪩 The points are counting down, the songs are lining up, and love is definitely in the air.
So grab your headphones and pod it away! 🎤💫New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM CET — glitter and drama guaranteed to beat the midweek blues!

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