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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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00:23:53

Eurovision Yearbook: Ajda Pekkan (Class of ‘80)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/12/27

For the last episode of 2024, we turn ourselves back to the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest, home of Penguins, Saxophones, and Hitchhiking! This week, we are delving into the story of Turkish representative Ajda Pekkan and her song about the gas guzzling automobile! Her song Pet'r Oil proclaims the glories of petrol...so long as you have some! Discover the other two songs that could have represented Turkey instead, and find out how Ajda started her musical career!

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00:27:00

1965: Mario Del Monaco

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/12/20

In this week’s episode, we explore the life of Mario Del Monaco, the legendary Italian operatic tenor who sang to Europeans everywhere on the world’s biggest stage: The Eurovision Song Contest held in Napoli in 1965! Learn the extensive career of the man who used his incredible vocal talents to sway the hearts of people around the world, and discover the connection Mario has to communist world leaders and a blind woman temporarily gaining her sight back!

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00:23:33

1972: ESC Host Moira Shearer

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/12/13

In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of the host of the Eurovision Song Contest 1972, Moira Shearer. Join us as we learn about a ballet dancer who had the honour of being the host of the only Eurovision Song Contest held in Scotland…so far! Discover the illustrious career which brought this Eurovision host to the theatre, the silver screen, and even having a movie made about her!

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00:47:20

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Armenia (2006-2024)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/12/06

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 Armenia, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes! Discover the flavours of the Caucasus region and see if you can follow along with the changes to their selection process!

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00:38:15

Bonus: Montesong 2024 Reaction

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/12/01

Welcome to a bonus episode where we react to the Montenegrin national final Montesong 2024! Join us as we review the national final show that decided who will represent Montenegro at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel!

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00:25:05

1967: Großer Festsaal der Wiener Hofburg

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/11/29

In this week’s episode, we are exploring the story of the Festsaal, the venue within Hofburg Palace which hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 1967 in Vienna, Austria. Join us as we learn about the venue’s regal history and how it was transformed into an international musical experience with experimental staging and amateur scoreboard operators!

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00:56:34

2024: Junior Eurovision Song Contest (Part II)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/11/22

In this week’s episode, we are continuing our coverage of the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest held in Madrid, Spain. Join us as we review the live show, where we give our thoughts on the 17 performances, the hosts, interval acts, and our reaction to the voting results! Let’s Bloom together as we celebrate this musical showcase of talented children across Europe!

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00:29:55

1998: Europigeon

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/11/15

Grab some popcorn and get comfy as we dive into this week’s episode exploring the Eurovision Movie! No, not the Fire Saga film from 2020, this Eurovision Film was made all the way back in 1998. Get ready to take flight in Europigeon! Join us as we follow the story of John Shuttleworth and his journey to become a Eurovision star!Movie Link: https://youtu.be/uSWt5h0cOmY

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00:36:00

2024: Junior Eurovision Song Contest (Part I)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/11/08

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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00:43:57

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Hungary (1994-2019)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/11/01

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 impactful entries, and reminisce about some of their best moments from dancing the night away to burning anger and frustration!

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00:25:48

Eurovision Yearbook: Bobbejaan Schoepen (Class of ‘57)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/10/25

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 Belgium’s most successful amusement park owners, and discover what we think of Bobbejaan’s performance at the contest!

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00:31:51

Bonus: Pan Arctic Vision Song Contest 2024

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/10/20

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 discover the sounds of the Circumpolar North! Pan Arctic Vision is a project by Nordting, hosted by local partners around the Arctic!Video Link (Part I):

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00:18:27

1978: ESC Host Léon Zitrone

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/10/18

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 it enough to win over audiences at home and abroad?

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00:21:51

Conductor: Martyn Ford

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/10/11

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 out what Martyn is up to in the 2020s!

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00:44:58

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Malta (1971-2024)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/10/04

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 for a spot on and off for 25 years, bringing the iconic powerhouses that we know and love today!

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00:25:32

1980: The Dutch Rhythm Steel and Show Band

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/09/27

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 to some authentic steel-drum perfection!

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00:13:47

Eurovision Yearbook: Anabela (Class of ‘93)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/09/20

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 contest!

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00:40:38

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Estonia (1994-2024)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/09/13

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 emerging into a new European landscape!

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00:24:56

1968: Royal Albert Hall

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/09/06

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 Eurovision Song Contest stands for, the promotion of art without barriers! Grab your tuxedos and fancy ball gowns as we enter into Eurovision 1968!

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01:04:32

1 Year of ESC101 - Anniversary Special

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/08/30

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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