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 1: 2023: Who the Hell is Alexander?
Welcome to the premier episode of ESC101! This episode, we're going to be talking about what this show is going to be all about and you'll get to meet the host of ESC101. There's also some Eurovision news and keep an eye out for this week's Song of the Week!
Show Notes: https://esc101podcast.wordpress.com/2023/09/01/episode-01-2023-who-the-hell-is-alexander/
episode 2: 1956: The Wild West or Precise Planning?
In this week's episode of ESC101, we are going to dive into the rules of the very first Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we learn about why the contest was made in the first place, who could enter, and how the jury & voting system actually worked! Look out for some Eurovision news and find out more about this week's Song of the Week!
Show Notes: https://esc101podcast.wordpress.com/show-notes/
episode 3: 1964: The Stage Invaders are Coming!
In this week's episode of ESC101, we're going to be exploring the story of Eurovision's first stage invader! Join us as we reveal the identity of the man with a message, storming onto the Eurovision stage and taking over the airwaves of Europe!
Show Notes: https://esc101podcast.wordpress.com/show-notes/
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!
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 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 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 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 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 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!