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!
The Eurovision Travel Guide: Finland (1961-2026)
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 Finland, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes!
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2026: Junior Eurovision Song Contest Part I – Studio Review
This week, we are reacting to the songs competing in the 24th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, the show dedicated to artists aged 9-14. Join us as we react to the 16 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.
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2026: Pan-Arctic Vision Review & Reaction
Pan-Arctic Vision is a Eurovision for the Arctic, a music show featuring artists from across the North, building connections to communities across state borders. This year’s edition was hosted in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. Join us as we react to the show and discover the sounds of 9 artists sharing their cultures with the world.
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Translating Eurovision: Serbo-Croatian & Friends
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).
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1975: Eurovision Interval Act - The World of John Bauer
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.
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The Eurovision Travel Guide: Cyprus (1981-2026)
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!
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Translating Eurovision: Romani - Sanskrit
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.
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Eurovision Yearbook: A Chat with Zlata Ognevich (Class of ‘13)
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!
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3 Years of ESC101 - Anniversary Special
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!
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The Eurovision Travel Guide: Iceland (1986-2025)
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!
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Translating Eurovision: Neapolitan - Proto-Slavic
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.
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Eurovision Conductor: Ranko Rihtman
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.
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1971: Eurovision Interval Act - Shannon Castle Entertainers
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.
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The Eurovision Travel Guide: Luxembourg (1956-2026)
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!
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Translating Eurovision: Latin - Martinican Creole
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.
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1984: The Eurovision Postcards
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!
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Canada's Debut at the Eurovision Song Contest: What Happened?
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!
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The Eurovision Travel Guide: Montenegro (2007-2026)
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!
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Eurovangelists Podcast Episode on Canadians: Link
2026: Eurovision Young Musicians
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!
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Translating Eurovision: Hawaiian - Japanese
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.
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Eurovision Conductor: André Popp
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!
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2026: Grand Final Review & Reactions
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!
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Bonus: 1994 Eurovision Song Contest Review
In this bonus series, we’re reviewing past editions of the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we’re reacting to the 1994 contest.
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2026: Semi-Finals Review & Non-Qualifier Reactions
In this week’s episode, we are continuing our Eurovision 2026 coverage! Join us as we review the non-qualified entries and the interval acts featured in the semi-finals!
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Bonus: 1980 Eurovision Song Contest Review
In this bonus series, we’re reviewing past editions of the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we’re reacting to the 1980 contest.
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2026: Auto-Qualifier Reactions & Predictions
In this week’s episode, we are continuing our Eurovision 2026 coverage! Join us as we review the Studio versions of the auto-qualified entries!
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Bonus: 1971 Eurovision Song Contest Review
In this bonus series, we’re reviewing past editions of the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we’re reacting to the 1971 contest.
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2026: Semi Final 2 Reactions & Predictions
In this week’s episode, we are continuing our Eurovision 2026 coverage! Join us as we review the Studio versions of the entries in Semi-Final 2!
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Bonus: 1963 Eurovision Song Contest Review
In this bonus series, we’re reviewing past editions of the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we’re reacting to the 1963 contest.
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2026: Semi Final 1 Reactions & Predictions
In this week’s episode, we are kicking off our Eurovision 2026 coverage! Join us as we review the Studio versions of the entries in Semi-Final 1.
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Bonus: Eurovision Comes to Vienna - A Chat with the Vienna Tourist Board
In this bonus episode, we’re sitting down with Matt from the Vienna Tourist Board to discuss their plans for the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we uncover some of the city’s exciting events designed to celebrate music and culture!
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Bonus: 1958 Eurovision Song Contest Review
In this bonus series, we’re reviewing past editions of the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we’re starting off with the 1958 contest.
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2015: Wiener Stadthalle (Feat. Sebi from Building Bridges Podcast)
As we prepare for the 2026 contest, we’re dedicating this episode to the venue that hosted the 2015 contest (as well as the upcoming 2026 contest), Wiener Stadthalle. Joining us this week is Sebastian (known as ‘Sebi’), one of the co-hosts of the Building Bridges Podcast. As Sebi’s home city of Vienna hosted both 2015 and the upcoming 2026 contest, we invited him onto the show to share his experience in 2015 as well as some tips and must-see locations to visit in 2026!
Building Bridges is “A Eurovision Podcast for the Rest of us”. Hosted by Dave, Jan, and Sebi, Building Bridges is a...
Translating Eurovision: Georgian - Greek
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 3 languages and 7 dialects: Georgian, German, Mühlviertlerisch, Styrian, Viennese, Vorarlbergisch, Greek, Ancient Greek, Cypriot Greek, and Pontic Greek.
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1966: Les Haricots Rouges
This week's episode features the story of the interval act of the 1966 Eurovision Song Contest, Les Haricots Rouges. Join us as we learn about a French band specializing in Dixieland Jazz from New Orleans! Have a listen to their performance and see if you can spot a familiar tune!
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The Eurovision Travel Guide: Bosnia and Herzegovina (1993-2016)
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes!
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Eurovision Yearbook: A Chat with Dami Im (Class of ‘16)
Welcome to a special edition of the Eurovision Yearbook, a series celebrating the lives of Eurovision artists. This week, we are joined by Dami Im, Australia’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. Join us as we celebrate her 10 year anniversary at the contest and discover the story of Australia’s most successful artist at the contest!
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Bonus: 2026 National Final Roundup - Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, and Sweden
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 a non-winning entry from each show. This episode features entries from the national finals hosted by the broadcasters representing Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, and Sweden.
Translating Eurovision: Danish - French
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 and a dialect: Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, Karelian Finnish, and French.
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Bonus: 2026 National Final Roundup - Bulgaria, Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, and Serbia
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 a non-winning entry from each show. This episode features entries from the national finals hosted by the broadcasters representing Bulgaria. Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, and Serbia.
