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 3 hours 25 minutes
episode 13: 2023: Junior Eurovision Song Contest (Part I)
Welcome to a two part episode where we review all 16 entries in this year's Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Nice, France. In Part I, we review the studio versions of each entry. Check out our thoughts on the entries and see if we have any favourites!
episode 12: The Eurovision Travel Guide: Czechia (2007-2023)
In this monthly series, we look at a country that has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest. This week's episode of ESC101 explores the country of Czechia, also known as the Czech Republic. Join us in learning about their national selection process, their history with Eurovision before joining, and hear my thoughts on all 11 entries (plus their 2020 submission) as we go through their time at Eurovision.
episode 11: Eurovision Yearbook: Lill Lindfors (Class of '66 & Host of '85)
In this week's episode, we're exploring the life of Lill Lindfors, Sweden's Eurovision representative in 1966 and the host of the Contest in 1985. Join us as explore one of the most energetic and iconic Eurovision hosts of the 20th century, and see if you can figure out what Lill and her singing partner are talking about in their Eurovision entry!
episode 10: 1969: The Teatro Real
In this week's episode of ESC101, we'll be exploring the venue of the 1969 Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we peer into the 300 year old story behind the only Spanish venue to host the Eurovision Song Contest!
episode 9: 1979: The Postcards
In this week's episode, we'll be taking a look at the postcards from the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we look at how each participating country was depicted, and see if you can spot the stereotypes and the obscure references used in each one!
episode 8: The Eurovision Travel Guide: Lithuania (1994-2023)
In this monthly series, we look at a country that has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest. This week's episode of ESC101 explores the country of Lithuania. Join us in learning about their national selection process, some fun facts, and the dramatic developments of Eurovision's only non-winning Baltic country!
episode 7: Eurovision Yearbook: Domenico Modugno (Class of '58, '59, & '66)
In this week's episode, we'll be exploring the life of Domenico Modugno, Italy's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1958, 1959, and 1966. Join us as we explore the story of one of Eurovision's most famous artists which involves women, a Ferrari, two Grammys, and political activism!
episode 6: 1962: Interval Act Achille Zavatta
In this week's episode, we'll be exploring the man behind song number 17 representing Zavattaland! Join us as we explore the interval act of 1962, revealing the 200 year old story of a family of circus entertainers whose legacy continues to this day.
episode 5: 1970: ESC Host Willy Dobbe
In this week's episode, we take a look at the host of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1970. Join us as we look at (probably) the shortest introduction to the contest in history and marvel at the best way to retire from a career!
episode 4: The Eurovision Travel Guide: Israel (1973-2023)
In this new monthly series, we'll look at a country that has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest. This week's episode of ESC101 explores the country of Israel. Join us in learning about their national selection process, some fun facts, and the dramatic developments of Eurovision's first non-European country to join the contest!