Viva l'Italia
They win at Eurovision, then they triumph at the Euros. Is there any stopping Italy at the moment? Martyn and Laura get the low down on the 17 Italian cities now bidding to host The Eurovision Song Contest in 2022 from two people who know the country well. There's also a few Italian facts in Trivia Time and you'll find out how Måneskin's popularity has grown even more with the release of a new ...
24m Jul 18, 2021
24m
Football's coming home?
Martyn and Laura are recording the podcast just before the Euro 2020 final and are attempting to get behind England. What link will they discover between how a nation fares on the pitch and how it does at Eurovision? There'll also be more on the pair's quest to represent the UK in 2022, news about a possible venue for the song contest next year and Trivia Time is back to bring you some Eurovisi...
30m Jul 11, 2021
30m
Big in Malta and a surprise announcement
Who'd have thought that Nul Points is big in Malta? Not us, that's who! UK friends Martyn and Laura team up to discuss the latest goings on in the Eurovision world including some bad news for the future of Belarus in the contest. Plus, Laura and Martyn have a very big (and entirely serious...) announcement to make.
26m Jul 04, 2021
26m
Martyn's in a car
Two UK mates chat about the latest news from the world of Eurovision. Martyn's in his car for this episode, much to the bemusement of Laura. You'll find out why the EBU's hoping Turkey will rejoin the competition but Bosnia and Herzegovina won't be returning anytime soon, how Italy's winners are under new management and there's more useless Eurovision information in Trivia Time.
23m Jun 27, 2021
23m
Lego Eurovision
UK Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura talk to Alexandro Kröger, the creator of LEGO: Eurovision. He recreates all the key moments of the song contest but using lego! There's also another look at the latest Eurovision news and Trivia Time returns.
23m Jun 20, 2021
23m
Eurovision crazy, Euros mad
Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress chat about the latest gossip from the contest. There's rumours about who might represent the UK next year and you'll find out how the world of Eurovision and the Euros football tournament are intertwining. All that plus more song contest facts in Trivia Time and your correspondence.
21m Jun 13, 2021
21m
Eurovision 2021 backstage gossip with Wiwibloggs
UK Eurovision fans Martyn and Laura discuss the fallout from the 2021 competition. As well as hearing your emails, tweets and messages they speak to William Lee Adams from Wiwibloggs who was backstage at the contest.
30m May 30, 2021
30m
Eurovision 2021: The Full Debrief
Laura and Martyn round up what's been a memorable competition with a full examination of the points breakdown from this year's Eurovision. Who won what? How badly did the UK lose? Can it get any more bonkers? Answers to those questions and more in this episode. There's also discussion on the controversy surrounding the Italian win and a look at the moments that Laura and Martyn found particular...
30m May 23, 2021
30m
Grand final reaction
Congratulations to Italy who've won the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest! UK fans Laura and Martyn give you their immediate reaction just minutes after the show comes to an end.
21m May 23, 2021
21m
Our chat with Katrina from Katrina and the Waves
Eurovision fans Laura and Martyn discuss everything that's happened in the competition so far ahead of Saturday's grand final. There's also a chat with Katrina from Katrina and the Waves who won for the UK back in 1997.
23m May 21, 2021
23m
Second semi-final reaction
Martyn and Laura chat about everything that happened during the second semi-final of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. Who's in, who's out and who's wearing thermal underwear on a roof? Plus there's news of a bonus episode tomorrow featuring Eurovision royalty.
14m May 20, 2021
14m
First semi-final reaction
The wait is finally over and The Eurovision Song Contest is back. Martyn and Laura give their immediate reaction to the first semi-final of the 2021 competition.
15m May 18, 2021
15m
It's nearly Eurovision time!
There's just a few more days until the first semi-final of The Eurovision Song Contest 2021. UK fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress give you their thoughts on the final rehearsals before the competition begins and get excited ahead of Eurovision week.
29m May 16, 2021
29m
Rehearsals begin
Martyn and Laura bring you a behind-the-scenes look at preparations for The Eurovision Song Contest at the Ahoy arena in Rotterdam as the contestants begin their rehearsals. There's also news of some bonus Nul Points episodes in the week of the competition and Trivia Time makes a return.
23m May 09, 2021
23m
From Russia with Eurovision love
Martyn Williams and Laura Cress chat to the BBC's Russia correspondent Steve Rosenberg who's a big Eurovision fan. The combination of his love of the song contest and his piano playing talent have proved very popular on social media in recent years. Steve plays us a few Eurovision tunes, shares his thoughts on the 2021 entries and talks about Russian attitudes towards the TV show. There's also ...
31m May 02, 2021
31m
Australia's no show and a preview of the UK's staging
Martyn and Laura react to the news that, because of covid restrictions, the Australian entry won't be performing live in Rotterdam this year. Plus, Martyn chats to EBU and BBC TV producer Joe Mason who has some exclusive information on how the UK's entry might look on stage at the Ahoy Arena.
30m Apr 26, 2021
30m
Eurovision The Musical!
UK-based Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress chat to David O'Reilly and Max Bex Roberts, two of the people involved in Eurobeat: The Pride of Europe, a stage show which celebrates Eurovision. It's launching a brand new online version at the end of the month. Find out more and get your tickets here: https://www.fw-live.com/eurobeat-about Laura and Martyn also discuss some of the big ...
29m Apr 18, 2021
29m
In the middle of it
Martyn and Laura chat about plans for the Eurovision's interval act in this week's episode. There's also news of how pop mogul Simon Cowell is helping Israel pick an entry for 2022 and the pair try another round of compare and contrast.
25m Apr 11, 2021
25m
We're your April fools
Laura Cress and Martyn Williams bring you their take on the crazy world of The Eurovision Song Contest. As the competition gets ever closer the pair find out more about how the event will look as details of a live audience in Rotterdam are revealed. There's also news of a Eurovision April Fools' Day prank and Martyn and Laura compare and contrast Malta's 2020 entry with the song competing in 2021.
24m Apr 04, 2021
24m
Songs to watch out for at Eurovision 2021
Eurovision fans Martyn Williams and Laura Cress bring you their ultimate guide to the songs you need to know about at this year's song contest. From the amazing to the bizarre and controversial Martyn and Laura have picked six entries they think will turn heads in Rotterdam.
28m Mar 28, 2021
28m
Loads more songs
Martyn and Laura give their thoughts on more of the entries for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest.
24m Mar 21, 2021
24m
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.
32m Mar 14, 2021
32m
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.
10m Mar 11, 2021
10m
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.
35m Mar 07, 2021
35m
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.
20m Mar 01, 2021
20m
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.
27m Feb 21, 2021
27m
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?
28m Feb 14, 2021
28m
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.
29m Feb 06, 2021
29m
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.
26m Feb 01, 2021
26m
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.
21m Jan 23, 2021
21m
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.
23m Jan 16, 2021
23m
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.
15m Jan 09, 2021
15m
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.
24m Jan 02, 2021
24m
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...
30m Dec 19, 2020
30m
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 happene...
27m Dec 09, 2020
27m
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.
22m Dec 02, 2020
22m
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.
26m Nov 27, 2020
26m
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?
25m Nov 24, 2020
25m
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
22m Nov 17, 2020
22m
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.
23m Nov 10, 2020
23m
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.
21m Nov 03, 2020
21m
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.
3m Oct 25, 2020
3m
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
23m Oct 25, 2020
23m
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.
19m Oct 18, 2020
19m
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!
27m Oct 05, 2020
27m
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.
22m Oct 02, 2020
22m
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.
25m Sep 22, 2020
25m
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.
23m Sep 14, 2020
23m
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.
20m Sep 03, 2020
20m
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?
20m Aug 28, 2020
20m