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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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00:22:57

Bonus: 2026 National Final Roundup - Albania &...

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2026/01/12

This year, we are dedicating a series of bonus episodes reacting to the national selection shows for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Each bonus episode will feature the winning entry alongside three of our favourites from each show. This episode features entries from Albania’s Festivali i Këngës and Montenegro’s Montesong.

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00:25:31

Conductor: Benoît Kaufman

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2026/01/09

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 Benoît Kaufman, the musical director of the 1989 Eurovision Song Contest in Lausanne, Switzerland. Discover the story of a hard working musician working his way from night-club guitarist to musical director of the world’s largest international televised music competition!Show Notes: Link

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01:44:24

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Australia (Part 2 -...

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2026/01/02

The Eurovision Travel Guide explores the story of a participating broadcaster at the Eurovision Song Contest. As we enter into 2026, we’re continuing our celebration of Australia’s 10th anniversary at the contest. This week, we are joined by Jack Eaton, podcaster extraordinaire and Eurovision Fan at Large! Join us as we review all of Australia’s entries at the contest and find out which country is best friends with Australia!Jack Eaton: Mates in Space | Douze Points | Camp EurovisionShow Notes:

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01:25:00

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Australia (Part 1 -...

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2025/12/26

The Eurovision Travel Guide explores the story of a participating broadcaster at the Eurovision Song Contest. As we come to the end of 2025, we’re dedicating the next two episodes to celebrate Australia’s 10th anniversary at the contest. This week, we’re exploring the history of Australia and its associate member broadcaster SBS. We are joined by OGAE Australia President Lachlan Woods, sharing his insight into the Eurovision community in Australia after 10 years of participating in the contest.OGAE

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01:02:11

2025: Junior Eurovision Song Contest Part II - Show...

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2025/12/19

This week, we’re reacting to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025. JESC is a spin-off show inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest. It’s designed to feature singers between the ages of 9 and 14, with most of the ESC’s traditions adopted and adapted for a younger audience. Join us as we reveal our thoughts on the live performances and the show as a whole, and discover which songs were our favourites!Show Notes: Link

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01:46:32

2025: Pan-ArcticVision Reaction (Feat. Building...

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2025/12/12

Pan-ArcticVision is a Eurovision for the Arctic, a music show featuring artists from across the arctic, building connections to communities across state borders. This year’s edition was hosted in Iqaluit, Nunavut. This week, we are reacting to the live show alongside Dave and Jan, two of the three hosts from the Building Bridges Podcast. Join us in reacting to the 2025 edition of Pan-ArcticVision and find out which songs were our favourites! Building Bridges is “A Eurovision Podcast for the Rest of

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00:35:09

2025: Junior Eurovision Song Contest Part I - Studio...

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2025/12/05

This week, we are reacting to the songs competing in the 23rd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, the show dedicated to artists aged 9-14. Join us as we react to the 18 entries competing in this year’s competition! This episode focuses on the studio tracks. Find out our thoughts on the entries and discover our favourites!Show Notes: Link

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00:58:01

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Ireland (1965-2025)

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2025/11/28

In this week’s episode, we are returning to The Eurovision Travel Guide, our monthly series where we explore a country at the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we celebrate Ireland’s 60th anniversary at the contest, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes! Discover the story of Eurovision’s most successful participant, holding the record for the most wins (alongside Sweden), as well as being the home of so many

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00:38:15

2025: A Chat with Pan-ArcticVision’s Amund Sveen

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2025/11/21

Pan-ArcticVision is a music project designed to unite the North in Song. This arctic program features voices from across multiple arctic communities made by the arctic, for the arctic. This week, we are joined by the Artistic Director of Pan-ArcticVision, Amund Sveen, who’s giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the Eurovision of the North.Show Notes: LinkPan-ArcticVision: Website | Social MediaNordting: Website | Social MediaAmund Sveen: Social Media

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01:06:55

Life on the DQ List Vol. 5: 2015-2022

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2025/11/14

Welcome to the final installment of Life on the DQ List, a series that looks at the songs that never made it onto the Eurovision stage. From songs withdrawing due to artists changing their minds to scandalous disqualifications, we’re remembering the long lost songs destined for the dustbins of history! This week, we’re looking at cancelled entries from 2015-2022.Show Notes: LinkAppearance on the Building Bridges Podcast: LinkCanadian Podcast Awards Nomination: Link

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00:24:18

1983: ESC Host Marlene Charell

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2025/11/07

This week, we are featuring the story of Marlene Charell, the host of the 1983 Eurovision Song Contest in Munich. Discover the story of how a talented cabaret entertainer hosted the world’s largest international music competition!Show Notes: Link

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00:27:56

Eurovision Yearbook: Matt Monro (Class of ‘64)

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2025/10/31

This week, we are returning to the Eurovision Yearbook, a series that features an artist that competed at the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we are featuring the story of Matt Monro, the UK’s representative at the 1964 contest. Join us as we explore the story of a tank driving instructor and bus driver whose musical career started in Hong Kong, gaining the attention of big players in the music industry which led to a legendary music career!Show Notes:

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00:37:39

1974: Brighton Dome

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2025/10/24

In this week’s episode, we are exploring the story of the Brighton Dome, the venue that hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 1974. Join us as we learn about the 222 year old history of a building that went from being part of a royal residence to the concert hall that launched ABBA’s international career! Show Notes: https://esc101podcast.wordpress.com/2025/10/24/episode-111-1974-brighton-dome/

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01:07:04

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Slovakia (1994-2012)

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2025/10/17

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 Slovakia, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes! Discover the story of a country fighting for a spot in the Grand Final, bringing us diverse sounds that speak to the hearts of Eurovision fans everywhere!Show Notes:

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00:31:49

Conductor: Willy Fantel

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2025/10/10

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 Willy Fantel, the conductor of the Austrian entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1958. Discover the illustrious career of a seasoned musician who helped start the career of a future Eurovision winner, and find out how Willy accidentally ended up at the contest!Show Notes: https://esc101podcast.wordpress.com/2025/10/10/episode-109-conductor-willy-fantel/

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01:01:03

2025: Intervision Song Contest

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2025/10/03

This week, we are dedicating an episode to explaining and reacting to the Intervision 2025 International Music Contest held in Moscow, Russia. As the Intervision Song Contest is part of Eurovision history and as this event attempts to tie itself with that history, it’s important to understand what it is. Join us as we reveal the mystery behind Intervision and hear the raw reactions to all 23 competing songs.Show Notes:

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00:56:11

Life on the DQ List Vol. 4: 2010-2013

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2025/09/26

Welcome to Life on the DQ List, where we look back at the songs that never made it onto the Eurovision stage. From songs withdrawing due to artists changing their minds to scandalous disqualifications, we’re remembering the long lost songs destined for the dustbins of history! This week, we’re looking at cancelled entries from the first half of the 2010s!Show Notes: https://esc101podcast.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/episode-107-life-on-the-dq-list-vol-4-2010-2013/

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00:47:40

The Eurovision Travel Guide: Turkey (1975-2012)

ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast ·

2025/09/19

In this week’s episode, we are returning to The Eurovision Travel Guide, our monthly series where we explore the history of a current or previously participating broadcaster at the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we feature the broadcaster from Türkiye, then known as Turkey, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes! 50 years after their debut, Turkey’s legacy at the contest is unprecedented. From bops in the 80s to

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00:25:37

1969: ESC Host Laurita Valenzuela

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2025/09/12

This week, we are featuring the story of the only Spanish host of the Eurovision Song Contest, Laurita Valenzuela! Join us as we explore the story of a host tasked with representing a controversial contest and discover how her career went for a few dramatic turns along the way!Show Notes: https://esc101podcast.wordpress.com/2025/09/12/episode-105-1969-esc-host-laurita-valenzuela/

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00:27:02

1988: Hothouse Flowers

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2025/09/05

This week's episode features the story of the interval act of the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, the Hothouse Flowers. Join us as we discover how a busking duo transformed into a legendary Irish band, celebrating European unity!Show Notes: https://esc101podcast.wordpress.com/2025/09/05/episode-104-1988-hothouse-flowers/

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