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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 1 hour 43 minutes
episode 28: 1972: Usher Hall & Edinburgh Castle
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!
episode 27: Eurovision Yearbook: Baby Doll (Class of ‘91)
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!
Bonus: Una Voce Per San Marino 2024 Reaction
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!
episode 26: 1978: Oscar Peterson's Jazz Band & Yehudi Menuhin
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!
episode 25: The Eurovision Travel Guide: Poland (1994-2023)
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...
episode 24: Conductor: Jean Claudric
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.
episode 23: 1958: AVRO Studios
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
Bonus: Eurosong 2024 Reaction
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
episode 22: Eurovision Yearbook: La Década (Class of '88)
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!
Bonus: A Chat with...Mates in Space Podcast! (Extended Cut)
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...