Welcome to MelloScope the podcast for people who take Melodifestivalen way too seriously (and not seriously at all).
We’re two Mello-obsessed Friends breaking down Melodifestivalen, and its rightfull place in international pop culture, the internet drama, the fan reactions, politics, performances and everything that makes this chaotic little song contest the greatest show on earth.
From hot takes to deep dives, from jury drama to staging disasters — nothing is off limits.
If you’ve ever said “THIS WAS ROBBED” at your TV, this podcast is for you.
Episode Description
I veckans avsnitt dyker vi rakt ner i Melodifestivalens stora final – med allt vad det innebär av hype, nervositet, märkliga resultat och performances som vi absolut måste prata om.
Vi går igenom finalkvällen steg för steg: vilka nummer som verkligen levererade, vilka som kanske inte gjorde det, och hur startordningen och scenshowen kan påverka hur en låt landar hos publiken.
Självklart pratar vi också om resultatet – vad som överraskade oss, vad som kändes helt rätt och vilka bidrag vi fortfarande inte kan sluta tänka på.
Det blir analyser, spontana reaktioner och våra egna rankingar när vi försöker lista ut vad som egentligen hände i finalen – och vad det betyder inför Eurovision.
3 Mar 2026
Heat 5 / Kval - I hate Lilla Al-Fadji
It’s the final heat of Melodifestivalen and we have thoughts. So many thoughts.
In this episode of Melloscope, we dissect every performance, question Sweden’s collective judgment, and spiral (just a little) over the results. Who deserved that final spot? Who was carried by staging? And how much does the running order actually mess with our brains?
We rank, we predict, we overanalyse camera angles, and we try to emotionally prepare for the finale — even though we absolutely won’t be calm about it.
Expect strong opinions, chaotic energy, and at least one take we’ll probably defend forever.
24 Feb 2026
Heat 4 - They got tubes in their backpacks - cool!
This week we dive head-first into Melodifestivalen chaos — the performances that worked, the ones that really didn’t, and the lyrics that explained absolutely everything (just in case you missed it the first five times).
We talk staging choices, audience reactions, cultural quirks, and the moments that made us laugh, cringe, or question everything. Plus: a look at the results, the surprises, and what it all means heading into next week.
Equal parts recap, commentary, and mild existential spiral about Swedish pop culture.
17 Feb 2026
Heat 3 - Thats a national treasure!
The conversation covers a range of topics including family events, children's birthdays, pregnancy, and Eurovision. It also delves into book preferences and TV show discussions. The conversation covers the performances and outcomes of various artists in the Melodifestivalen competition. It includes discussions on the quality of performances, audience reactions, and predictions for future events.
Performers:
1- Patrik Jean - (https://mellopedia.svt.se/index.php/Patrik_Jean)Dusk till Dawn (https://mellopedia.svt.se/index.php/Dusk_till_Dawn)
2 - Korslagda - (https://mellopedia.svt.se/index.php/Korslagda)King of Rock 'n' Roll (https://mellopedia.svt.se/index.php/King_of_Rock_%27n%27_Roll)
3 - Emilia Pantić - (https://mellopedia.svt.se/index.php/Emilia_Panti%C4%87)Ingenting (https://mellopedia.svt.se/index.php/Ingenting)
4 - Medina - (https://mellopedia.svt.se/index.php/Medina)Viva L'Amor (https://mellopedia.svt.se/index.php/Viva_L%27Amor)
5 - Eva Jumatate - (https://mellopedia.svt.se/index.php/Eva_Jumatate)Selfish (https://mellopedia.svt.se/index.php/Selfish)
6 - Saga Ludvigsson - (https://mellopedia.svt.se/index.php/Saga_Ludvigsson)Ain't Today (https://mellopedia.svt.se/index.php/Ain%27t_Today)
Listen to all the songs and the Nanne Grönvall Medley - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63uRs7kjMlGNSQHBmOr2Fa?si=InbbUb5_SBqB53B_ZQpSNA (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63uRs7kjMlGNSQHBmOr2Fa?si=InbbUb5_SBqB53B_ZQpSNA)
9 Feb 2026
Heat 2 - Country Magic Mike
The conversation recaps Mellow Heat Number Two and discusses the improvement in performances during week two. The hosts share their thoughts on the overall show, the quality of performances, and the audience's response. The conversation covers a range of music genres and the exploration of different musical styles. It also delves into the interaction and engagement in the green room during the show, providing insights into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the event.
Takeaways
Mellow Heat Number Two Recap
Week Two Performance Improvement Variety of Genres
Green Room Interaction
Listen to all the songs and reference songs that comes along with the pod!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63uRs7kjMlGNSQHBmOr2Fa?si=3a3c2430b3ec4e2b (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63uRs7kjMlGNSQHBmOr2Fa?si=3a3c2430b3ec4e2b)
3 Feb 2026
Heat 1 - Iconic!
Melodifestivalen 2026 has officially begun — and we’re breaking down everything from Heat 1 (Deltävling 1).
In this episode, we recap the first show of Mello 2026: the standout performances, the surprise qualifiers, the “oj oj oj” moments, and the staging choices that had all of Sweden talking.
We dive into:
Full Melodifestivalen 2026 Heat 1 results and reactions
SVT production choices and emerging conspiracy theories
And a very serious cultural metric: what the under-7 demographic (with a slight fever) thinks actually matters
Listen to all of the song!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63uRs7kjMlGNSQHBmOr2Fa?si=GKAEK2ZETH2OZAWO_OVZNw&pi=QwK1GobdRJqFs (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63uRs7kjMlGNSQHBmOr2Fa?si=GKAEK2ZETH2OZAWO_OVZNw&pi=QwK1GobdRJqFs)
30 Jan 2026
I love a multifaceted man
Episode 2 = the new kids have arrived.
This week we’re focusing on the fresh faces competing in Mello — who they are, what their vibe is, and whether we’re feeling winner energy or “see you in Andra Chansen” energy.
give your opinion on Melloscope on instagram and tiktok
29 Jan 2026
Let's do this!
Mello season is HERE and we have thoughts.
We’re talking returning artists, iconic Mello legends, betting odds, staging moments, social media chaos and the early Eurovision controversies already heating up. Plus: personal connections, PR drama, and setting the vibe for this whole season.
Introduction and Technical set up
The cultural Significance
Returning Artist Overview
Bookies Favorites?
Instragram: @melloscopepod
www.tiktok.com/@mellovisionpod (http://www.tiktok.com/@mellovisionpod) *will be renamed as there already was a mellovision so we had to change, can only change the name middle of feb!
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