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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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00:28:26

Translating Eurovision: Serbo-Croatian & Friends

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2026/10/02

Welcome to a series exploring the languages and dialects featured at the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us in discovering the exotic sounds of Europe and beyond, learning about linguistic histories and enjoying some unique Eurovision entries. This episodes covers Serbo-Croatian and its variations including Bosnian, Croatian (as well as Chakavian & Dalmatian Croatian), Montenegrin, and Serbian (as well as Torlakian). Show Notes: LinkLinktree: Link

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00:29:28

1975: Eurovision Interval Act - The World of John Bauer

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2026/09/25

This week, we’re exploring the story of John Bauer, the Swedish illustrator whose art was showcased as the interval act for the Eurovision Song Contest in 1975. Join us as we take a virtual stroll through an art gallery filled with princesses, trolls, and fairytale landscapes.Show Notes: LinkLinktree: Link

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00:37:50

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Cyprus (1981-2026)

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2026/09/18

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 Cyprus, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes!Show Notes: LinkLinktree: Link

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00:24:09

Translating Eurovision: Romani - Sanskrit

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2026/09/11

Welcome to a series exploring the languages and dialects featured at the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us in discovering the exotic sounds of Europe and beyond, learning about linguistic histories and enjoying some unique Eurovision entries. This episode covers 6 languages: Romani, Romanian, Romansh, Russian, Samogitian, and Sanskrit.Show Notes: LinkLinktree: Link

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00:49:44

Eurovision Yearbook: A Chat with Zlata Ognevich...

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2026/09/04

Welcome to a special edition of the Eurovision Yearbook, a series celebrating the lives of Eurovision artists. This week, we are joined by Zlata Ognevich, Ukraine’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013. Join us as we discuss her time at the contest along with her work in promoting Ukrainian culture abroad!Show Notes: LinkLinktree: Link

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00:49:11

3 Years of ESC101 - Anniversary Special

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2026/08/28

In this week’s episode, we are celebrating two years of ESC101! Join us as we look back at the past year, including Canada joining the Eurovision Song Contest, our award nomination by the Canadian Podcast Awards, and our various interviews on the show!Show Notes: LinkLinktree: Link

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00:33:59

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Iceland (1986-2025)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2026/08/21

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 Iceland, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes!Show Notes: LinkLinktree: Link

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00:21:43

Translating Eurovision: Neapolitan - Proto-Slavic

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2026/08/14

Welcome to a series exploring the languages and dialects featured at the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us in discovering the exotic sounds of Europe and beyond, learning about linguistic histories and enjoying some unique Eurovision entries. This episode covers 6 languages: Neapolitan, Northern Sami, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, and Proto-Slavic.Show Notes: LinkLinktree: Link

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00:17:05

Eurovision Conductor: Ranko Rihtman

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2026/08/07

This week’s episode shines a spotlight on the least noticed person on the Eurovision stage…the conductor! Join us as we explore the story of Ranko Rihtman, the conductor of the Yugoslav entry in the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest.Show Notes: LinkLinktree: Link

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00:25:34

1971: Eurovision Interval Act - Shannon Castle...

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2026/07/31

This week, we’re exploring the story of the Shannon Castle Entertainers, the interval act of the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we go back in time to experience the delights of medieval Ireland. Partake in the banquet and enjoy the architecture of Bunratty Castle, all while being serenaded by the sweet sounds of the Emerald Isle.Show Notes: LinkLinktree: LinkBunratty Castle Medieval Banquet: Link

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00:36:07

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Luxembourg (1956-2026)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2026/07/24

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 Luxembourg, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes!Show Notes: LinkLinktree: Link

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00:26:38

Translating Eurovision: Latin - Martinican Creole

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2026/07/17

Welcome to a series exploring the languages and dialects featured at the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us in discovering the exotic sounds of Europe and beyond, learning about linguistic histories and enjoying some unique Eurovision entries. This episode covers 7 languages: Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Luxembourgish, Macedonian, Maltese, and Martinican Creole.Show Notes: LinkLinktree: Link

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00:28:58

1984: The Eurovision Postcards

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2026/07/10

This week, we’re exploring Eurovision Postcards, the 60 second film segment shown between entries! Join us as we discover the stereotypes of Europe through the postcards of the 1984 Eurovision Song Contest!Show Notes: LinkLinktree: Link

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00:24:56

Canada's Debut at the Eurovision Song Contest: What...

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2026/07/03

Canada will debut at the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. As a Canadian Podcast, we have some thoughts. Join us as we break down what happened and what our thoughts are!Show Notes: LinkLinktree: Link

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00:31:28

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Montenegro (2007-2026)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2026/06/26

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 Montenegro, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes!Show Notes: LinkEurovangelists Podcast Episode on Canadians: Link

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00:40:37

2026: Eurovision Young Musicians

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2026/06/19

This week, we are reviewing and reacting to the 2026 edition of Eurovision Young Musicians, a classical music competition for musicians aged 12 to 21. Join us as the Orchestra takes center stage in Yerevan, Armenia. Meet the 11 contestants and find out which piece was our favourite!Show Notes: Coming Soon

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00:30:30

Translating Eurovision: Hawaiian - Japanese

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2026/06/12

Welcome to a series exploring the languages and dialects featured at the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us in discovering the exotic sounds of Europe and beyond, learning about linguistic histories and enjoying some unique Eurovision entries. This episode covers 8 languages and a dialect: Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Irish, Italian, Broccolino, Jamaican Patois, and Japanese.Show Notes: Link

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00:24:01

Eurovision Conductor: André Popp

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2026/06/05

This week’s episode shines a spotlight on the least noticed person on the Eurovision stage…the conductor! Join us as we explore the story of André Popp, the composer and conductor of the Monegasque entry in 1975, as well as the composer of 3 other entries in the 1960s!Show Notes: Link

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00:59:48

2026: Grand Final Review & Reactions

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2026/05/29

In this week’s episode, we are concluding our Eurovision 2026 coverage with our review of the Grand Final! Join us as we react to the entries and the interval acts, and find out which entry topped our scoreboard!Show Notes: Link

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01:03:47

Bonus: 1994 Eurovision Song Contest Review

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2026/05/26

In this bonus series, we’re reviewing past editions of the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we’re reacting to the 1994 contest.Show Notes: Link

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