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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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All Episodes

00:45:34

2024: Eurovision Young Musicians

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2024/08/23

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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00:16:06

Eurovision Yearbook: Arlette Zola (Class of ‘82)

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2024/08/16

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 and turns of Arlette Zola!

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00:17:12

1959: ESC Host Jacqueline Joubert

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/08/09

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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00:20:35

1996: Beacon Burning Interval Act

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2024/08/02

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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00:13:59

Eurovision Yearbook: Birgit Brüel (Class of ‘65)

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2024/07/26

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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00:21:25

1985: The Scandinavium

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/07/19

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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00:55:31

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Austria (1957-2024)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/07/12

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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00:17:42

1975: ESC Host Karin Falck

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/07/05

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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00:26:21

Conductor: Paul Abela

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/06/28

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 absence!

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00:27:02

Eurovision Yearbook: Margot Hielscher (Class of '57 &...

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/06/21

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 presence!

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00:20:07

1972: Edinburgh Military Tattoo

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/06/14

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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00:38:21

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Yugoslavia (1961-1992)

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2024/06/07

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 lost to time and take in the atmosphere of Yugoslav entries throughout the contest!

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00:18:48

1994: Point Theatre

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/05/31

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 Eurovision and see how you can (technically) still visit the site today!

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01:42:42

2024: Grand Final Review & Reactions

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2024/05/24

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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00:51:18

2024: Non Qualifier Review & Reactions

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2024/05/17

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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00:21:13

Bonus: Let's Chat About Eurovision 2024

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/05/13

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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00:25:19

2024: Auto Qualifier Reactions & Predictions

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2024/05/03

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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00:34:27

2024: Semi Final 2 Reactions & Predictions

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/04/26

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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00:32:39

2024: Semi Final 1 Reactions & Predictions

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2024/04/19

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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01:00:45

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Sweden (1958-2023)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2024/04/12

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 decades and prepare for this year’s upcoming contest in Malmö!

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