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ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast

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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00:21:51

Eurovision Yearbook: Marinella (Class of ‘74)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/04/05

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 Eurovision and clap along to her song “Wine, Sea, and my Boyfriend”!

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00:35:26

1993: Kvalifikacija za Millstreet

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/03/29

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 juries and see which countries almost ended up participating in the show but pulled out at the last minute!

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00:16:32

1967: ESC Host Erica Vaal

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/03/22

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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00:48:16

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Moldova (2005-2023)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/03/15

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 of Pasha Parfeni, Moldova has that Eastern European spice that keeps on giving!

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00:23:24

1972: Usher Hall & Edinburgh Castle

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/03/08

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 had to host on behalf of Monaco, and keep an eye out for the royal mystery of the hallowed halls of the Eurovision Song Contest!

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00:22:11

Eurovision Yearbook: Baby Doll (Class of ‘91)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/03/01

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 really) last entry at the contest and learn about Baby Doll’s history with the contest!

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00:36:54

Bonus: Una Voce Per San Marino 2024 Reaction

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/02/27

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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00:40:09

1978: Oscar Peterson's Jazz Band & Yehudi Menuhin

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/02/23

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 their Eurovision counterparts and see which one you prefer!

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00:48:30

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Poland (1994-2023)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/02/16

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 Polish milk-maids to spicy california-styled baybehs, join us as we look at Poland's time at Eurovision from its debut in 1994 until today, and keep an

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00:31:31

Conductor: Jean Claudric

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/02/09

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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00:28:36

1958: AVRO Studios

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/02/02

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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00:34:22

Bonus: Eurosong 2024 Reaction

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/01/28

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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00:23:06

Eurovision Yearbook: La Década (Class of '88)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/01/26

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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01:22:47

Bonus: A Chat with...Mates in Space Podcast!...

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/01/21

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 and 2022 and a reaction to an additional Eurovision entry! Note: If you just wish to listen to the bonus material, skip to 46:30 Mates in Space: Link P

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01:25:45

2100: Eurovision...in Space! (Feat. Mates in Space...

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/01/19

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 themes of outer space, and speculate as to what the contest would look like if it was hosted somewhere other than Earth! Mates in Space Podcast: Link P

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01:04:47

The Eurovision Travel Guide: France (1956-2023)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/01/12

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 scandalous moments in their history, and watch the dramatic developments of France itself as withdrawals, a new constitution, and stereotypes take hold of

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00:24:57

1984: ESC Host Désirée Nosbusch

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/01/05

*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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01:01:08

1991: The Postcards

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2023/12/29

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 featured on each entrant's card and see if you can count how many rants we go on this week! *Correction Note: After publishing the episode,

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00:33:34

1974: Remember You're a Womble!

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2023/12/22

Do you remember the Wombles? In this week's episode, join us as we dive into the story behind the interval act of the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest. Learn all about the Wombles, a group of environmentally conscience creatures that started out as a children's novel and eventually became a TV series, a movie, a merchandise franchise, and a band headed by a controversial music producer!

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00:40:10

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Croatia (1993-2023)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2023/12/15

In this monthly series, we look at a country that has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest. This week's episode of ESC101 explores the country of Croatia!. Join us in learning about their national selection process, their history with Eurovision as a former Yugoslav Republic, and hear my thoughts on the controversies, entries, and more!

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