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ESC101 is a podcast which highlights and discusses the history of the Eurovision Song Contest by looking at various elements of the contest throughout the years from hosts to postcards, interval acts to artists, and more! If you're looking to learn about the obscure history of the Eurovision Song Contest and improve your ESC Trivia skills, this is the podcast for you!
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Welcome to a two-part episode where we’ll be taking a look at the upcoming Junior Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we are reviewing all 17 entries in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest by listening and reacting to the studio tracks! Find out our thoughts on the entries, and join us in wishing each artist good luck!…
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In this week’s episode, we are returning to The Eurovision Travel Guide, our monthly series where we explore a country in the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we explore Hungary, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes! Discover some absolutely emotional and impact…
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of Bobbejaan Schoepen, the Belgian representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 1957. Discover Bobbejaan’s music career, performing for over 60 years to everyone imaginable, including passersby, prisoners of war, royalty, and even amusement park guests! Listen to the whistling tunes of one of Belgi…
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On this bonus episode of ESC101, we’re exploring the Pan Arctic Vision Song Contest, the show which features music and culture from across the arctic! Join us as we discover an art project aiming to promote arctic culture through an empowering Pan-Arctic identity and community! Explore the regions of the arctic in this musical showcase, and discove…
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of the host of the Eurovision Song Contest 1978, Léon Zitrone. Join us as we learn about Eurovision’s second male host, as well as the man who holds the honour of being the oldest host at the contest! After 63 and a half years of life experience, Léon brought authority and wisdom to the contest. Was…
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of Conductor Martyn Ford, who conducted Cypriot entries in 1982 and 1986! Join us as we delve into the story of this British born musician and how they ended up conducting for Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest! Discover some of the famous names that Martyn worked with over the years, and find ou…
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In this week’s episode, we are returning to The Eurovision Travel Guide, our monthly series where we explore a country in the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we explore Malta, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes! Discover Malta’s story at the contest, fighting…
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Grab your sunglasses as we set sail to the Caribbean! In this week’s episode, we’re looking back at the interval act of the Eurovision Song Contest 1980: The Dutch Rhythm Steel and Show Band! Accompanied by the Lee Jackson Dancers, this Surinamese-Dutch band brought the heat and love of the Dutch Caribbean to Eurovision. Join the party and groove t…
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of Anabela Braz Pires, Portugal’s representative at the 1993 Eurovision Song Contest in Millstreet, Ireland. Join us as we learn about their background and what we think of their entry! Discover Portugal’s second top ten placement since 1980 up to that point, and take in Anabela’s career after the c…
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In this week’s episode, we are returning to The Eurovision Travel Guide, our monthly series where we explore a country in the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we explore Estonia, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes! Discover the journey of a post-soviet state e…
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the story of the Royal Albert Hall, the venue of the Eurovision Song Contest 1968. Join us as we discover the regal history behind this Eurovision Venue, and we aren’t just talking about Eurovision Queens! This venue built in honour of Queen Victoria’s husband Prince Albert celebrates everything the Eurovisi…
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In this week’s episode, we are celebrating one whole year of ESC101! Join us as we look back at the past year. Discover our favourite moments, delve into some listener statistics, and join the party! A sincere thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast!
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In this week’s episode, we are reviewing and reacting to the 2024 edition of Eurovision Young Musicians, a biennial classical music competition for musicians aged 12 to 21. Join us as the Orchestra makes a comeback, taking center stage in Bodø, Norway. Meet the 11 contestants and find out which piece was our favourite!…
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of Arlette Zola who represented Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 1982. Discover her humble roots as a passionate singer discovered in a cafe who rushed to stardom…several times! Arlette taught us that we aren’t locked to one singular path in life, so let’s take a journey through the twists…
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of the host of the Eurovision Song Contest 1959 & 1961, Jacqueline Joubert. Join us as we learn about her background and how they measure up in hosting the world’s largest international televised music competition!
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the Interval Act of the 1996 Eurovision Song Contest, Beacon Burning. Join us as we learn about the ancient traditions of Beacon Burning and how Norway turned a several thousand year old warning system into an artistic masterpiece set to music!
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In this week’s episode, we are returning to the Eurovision Yearbook, exploring the life of Eurovision artist Birgit Brüel who represented Denmark in the 1965 contest. Join us as we learn about her counterculture background and how one of Denmark's first Jazz singers ended up fairing at the contest!
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the story of The Scandinavium, the venue which hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 1985 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Join us as we learn about how the venue was built, how it was used for the 1985 contest, and what its future will hold!
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In this week’s episode, we are returning to The Eurovision Travel Guide, our monthly series where we explore a country in the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we explore Austria, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes!…
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of the host of the Eurovision Song Contest 1975, Karin Falck. Join us as we learn about their background and how they measure up in hosting the world’s largest international televised music competition! Learn about the life of Sweden’s first Eurovision host!…
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of Conductor Paul Abela, who conducted Maltese entries in 1991, 1992, and 1996, as well as serving as the composer and studio arranger of Malta’s 2001 entry! Join us as we learn about their journey to become the conductor leading Malta back into the Eurovision Song Contest after their extended absen…
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of the literal Crown-wearing Eurovision Queen Margot Hielscher! Join us as we learn about the OG Eurovision Queen and how she transformed from a costume designer into a film star and later a Eurovision Icon! Get ready to pick up your Rotary Telephones and Jukebox Records as Margot graces us with her…
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In this week’s episode, we are checking out one of Scotland’s iconic displays of culture and music, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Join us as we sample a taste of Scottish flavour and discover the roots of this fantastic display of Bagpipes and Drums guiding us to Eurovision victory!
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In this week’s episode, we are returning to The Eurovision Travel Guide, our monthly series where we explore a country in the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we explore Yugoslavia, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes! Discover the story of a country forever lo…
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the venue which hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994 (as well as 1995 & 1997), the Point Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. Join us as we learn about the starstruck life of a Train Depot turned Musical Venue and discover the home of Riverdance’s International Debut! Find out what happened to the venue after E…
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In this week’s episode, we are concluding our Eurovision 2024 coverage! Join us as we review the 25 acts that performed in the Grand Final and find out which acts were our favourites!
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In this week’s episode, we are continuing our Eurovision 2024 coverage with part 4 of 5! Join us as we review the acts which did not make the Grand Final and find out which acts we thought should have gone through!
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This episode is an informal discussion on both the positive and tense incidents in the 2024 edition of the contest. In this episode, we give our honest thoughts on the controversial incidents of the contest and we hope to provide a space to speak honestly about the EBU's lack of transparency and their need to improve.…
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In this week’s episode, we are continuing our Eurovision 2024 coverage! Join us in Part 3 as we review the Studio versions of the Auto Qualifying acts and find out which countries made our top 10 of the contest!
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In this week’s episode, we are continuing our Eurovision 2024 coverage! Join us as we review the Studio versions of the Semi-Final 2 acts and find out which 10 acts are our favourites!
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In this week’s episode, we are kicking off our Eurovision 2024 coverage! Join us as we review the Studio versions of the Semi-Final 1 acts and find out which 10 acts are our favourites!
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In this week’s episode, we are returning to The Eurovision Travel Guide, our monthly series where we explore a country in the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we explore Sweden, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes! Check out our favourite entries across the dec…
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of Kyriaki Papadopoulou, also known as Marinella, the very first artist to represent Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974! Join us as we learn about how Marinella was selected and what she ended up doing after her Eurovision debut! Get ready for the drama and scandal over Greece’s debut at …
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In this week’s episode, we are checking out Kvalifikacija za Millstreet, the pre-selection show which chose 3 Eastern European countries to join the Eurovision family in 1993. Join us as we meet the 7 hopefuls that fought for one of the three open spots for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Millstreet. Find out if we agree with the …
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of the host of the Eurovision Song Contest 1967, Erica Vaal. Join us as we learn about her background and how she measures up in hosting the world’s largest international televised music competition!
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In this week’s episode, we are returning to The Eurovision Travel Guide, our monthly series where we explore a country in the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we explore Moldova, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes! From the crazy Zdob și Zdub to the wild duels…
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the venue of the Eurovision Song Contest 1972, Usher Hall & Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland! Join us as we learn the history of Usher Hall, the venue which held the stage for the contest, and Edinburgh Castle, where the jury members watched the contest and voted on the entries! Find out why Scotland …
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In this week’s episode, we are returning to the Eurovision Yearbook, where we examine the life of a Eurovision artist! This week, we are exploring the life of Dragana Todorović, known as Baby Doll at the Eurovision Song Contest who represented Yugoslavia in 1991 with the song ‘Brazil’. Join us as we learn about Yugoslavia’s (technically but not rea…
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Welcome to a bonus episode where we check out the Sammarinese national final Una Voce per San Marino 2024! Join us as we react to the national final show that decided who will represent San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmo!
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In this week's episode, we are exploring the lives of the 5 musicians that comprised of the interval act for the 1978 Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we learn about a Canadian, two Americans, a Dane, and a Frenchman teaming up to bring a Jazzy rendition of two songs from the 1920s and 1930s! Listen to the original songs and compare them to thei…
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In this monthly series, we look at a country that has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest. This week's episode explores the country of Poland, home of delicious food and unstable political life! While most of Polish history is filled with invasions and shenanigans, Poland brings something different to the Eurovision Song Contest. From Polis…
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This week's episode looks at the life of Jean Claudric, the arranger and conductor of several Eurovision entries. Join us as we learn about the only person to conduct Eurovision's first and to date only North African entry in the contest.
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This week we are exploring the venue that hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 1958, AVRO Studio 2 in Hilversum, The Netherlands! Join us as we explore the venue through an audio-guided tour of the facilities, including set designs and behind-the-scenes areas! To follow along with photos, please visit the show notes page on our website! Link…
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Welcome to a bonus episode where we check out the Irish national final Eurosong 2024! Join us as we react to the national final show which decided who will represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmo! Be sure to check out the Eirevision Podcast and their Eurosong 2024 coverage by clicking the link here…
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This week, we are exploring the story behind the band La Década Prodigiosa, simply known as La Década, who represented Spain at Eurovision in 1988. Join us as we learn about each member and what happened to this cover-band turned Eurovision entrant after their performance in Dublin!
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In Episode 21, we sat down with Jack Eaton and Justin McArthur of Mates in Space, a P. Zinner Podcast! The original session lasted just under an hour and a half, and some of the material had to be cut due to time. This bonus episode features the extended cut of that session including some bonus material commenting on the astronauts featured in 2009…
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In this week’s episode, we are diving into the world of space exploration in the Eurovision Song Contest. However, we are not undertaking this expedition alone! This week, we are joined by Jack Eaton and Justin McArthur of Mates in Space, a P. Zinner Podcast, to guide us through the stars of the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we explore the th…
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In this monthly series, we look at a country that has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest. This week's episode explores the country of France, one of the founding countries of the contest and one of the Big 5! Join us in learning about how they change national selection methods like they change Prime Ministers, gasp at the spicy and scandal…
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*Explicit Content Warning: Abuse/Kidnapping/Death* In this week's episode of ESC101, we're diving into the life of Désirée Nosbusch, the youngest ever Eurovision host! We're turning back to 1984 to learn more about her unique hosting style as well as exploring her lengthy career in radio, television, and more.…
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In this week's episode, we are diving into the least controversial part of the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest...The Postcards! But beware...the postcards aren't all roses and sunshine, as we discover the inaccuracies and scandals behind the images featured on the postcard segments in between entries. Join us in learning more about the monuments featu…
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