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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

Ewan Spence
Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision
Finland
Malmö
Switzerland
Ukraine
Germany
Basel
Eurovision 2024
Austria
Sanremo
Estonia
Festival Della Canzone Italiana
Italy
Sweden
Luxembourg
LGBTQ+ Community
France
Israel
Cultural Representation

Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team keep you up to date with the Eurovision Song Contest.

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Latest Episodes

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final Podcast From Vienna

As the glitter falls to the floor and the sequins are harvested for next year, James Stephenson and Samantha Ross look back at Vienna and the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.

As the summer mont... more

Let’s look through all 10 of the qualifying entries, analyse why gold is the magic colour for Australia, explore the innovative stagings of the returning countries Romania and Bulgaria, and ask which of these songs could have chances to succeed in th... more

We have our first ten qualifiers through to Saturday night. Now the final ten places are up for grabs in the second Semi Final.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Thursday 14th May

James Stephenson and Samantha Ross look ahead to t... more

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Wednesday 13th May

As we would say in another time, ten qualified, five fell, fifteen ran. Just before it all starts again with the second Semi Final, James Stephenson, Samantha Ross and some frien... more

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Jonas Lov
Norway entrant, glam rocker
Norway Eurovision entry
Episode: Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Tuesday 12th May
Tamara Živković
Contestant, Montenegro, competing in Tomorrow Night's Semi-Final
Montenegro Eurovision contestant
Episode: Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Monday 11th May
Søren Torpegaard Lund
A Danish singer and theatre-trained artist who won Dansk Melodi Grand Prix to represent Denmark at Eurovision 2026
Denmark
Episode: Eurovision Uncovered Meets Søren Torpegaard Lund: Creating His Own Universe
Zoe Stibi
Professional vocal coach, YouTube vocal coaching channel guest
Independent vocal coach
Episode: Eurovision Insight Podcast… Inside The Model with vocal coach Zoe Stibi
Ray Kooijman
Guest, Amsterdam-based radio/entertainment figure
Ding-a-Dong / ESC Insights
Episode: Eurovision Insight Podcast… Inside The Model: Eurovision 2026 Preview in Amsterdam
Marco Dreijer
Guest, co-host/observer
Ding-a-Dong / ESC Insights
Episode: Eurovision Insight Podcast… Inside The Model: Eurovision 2026 Preview in Amsterdam
Sem Anne van Dijk
Guest, ESC Insight contributor
ESC Insight
Episode: Eurovision Insight Podcast… Inside The Model: Eurovision 2026 Preview in Amsterdam
Ben Robertson
Serious expert on Eurovision numbers and statistics, colleague of the host
ESC Insight
Episode: Eurovision Insight Podcast… Inside The Model: The Eurovision Running Order is Revealed
Krista Siegfrids
Eurovision artist, pre-party host, commentator, and national finalist ambassador for Finland
Finland (UMK entrant, Eurovision artist)
Episode: Eurovision Insight Podcast… Inside The Model: Krista Siegfrids Makes Her Eurovision Prediction

Hosts

James Stephenson
Host with extensive involvement across ESC Insight and related ESC productions.
James Stevenson
Co-host contributing to multiple ESC Insight segments and Alloracast coverage.
Dude Point
Co-host involved in Alloracast daily Sanremo/ESC coverage.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 223 ratings
  • Schlechte Tonqualität und mehr

    Die Mikrofonierung ist schlechter als die meiner privaten Kinderhörspiele, die ich als 8-Jähriger angefertigt habe. Der jüngere Moderator ist für mich so toxisch, wie es nur geht. »Da hatte ich Tränen in den Augen!«, »Den Song fand ich nicht gut.« Es geht immer nur um ihn. Seine Fachkenntnis ist nicht vorhanden, von seinen ESC-Voraussagen stimmte rein gar nichts. Man sieht: unabhängig von der Orientierung kann man auch so männlich-toxisch sein.

    Apple Podcasts
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    ArnoBerlin79
    Germany2 years ago
  • Dissapointing

    I thought at first they were a reputable podcast but when I recently provided constructive feedback- polite and friendly- they refused to publish it on their site. Yet when I post a glowing compliment about a podcast or article it is published straight away

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    Simon aka playfulmitch
    Sweden3 years ago
  • Really good!

    Hi,ESC insight:

    I am a complete Eurovision fan and I love hearing from your podcasts the news about my favourite show.

    Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    peach and mario
    Spain4 years ago
  • Lighten up

    Takes the contest way too seriously, and I’m writing this as a super fan. Too analytical and serious. Zero fact checking done on anything guests say.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    may raid
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Made my commutes!!

    I just want to thank you ALL for every single episode you have given us for 2021 Eurovision. It’s my first year listening and I’ve loved it. I listened to every episode and loved them. Can’t wait for next year x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David_Allwood
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Eurovision Uncovered Meets Leléka: Not Your Ukrainian Princess
Q: Why did you choose Ridnum as the Eurovision entry, and how does it balance light and dark.
She discusses choosing a sound that could deliver a hopeful message without sacrificing artistic honesty, blending orchestral textures with Ukrainian color to convey resilience in dark times.
Eurovision Uncovered Meets Leléka: Not Your Ukrainian Princess
Q: What was the first moment you remember that you realized you had a relationship with music?
She recalls early rhythms and melodies formed spontaneously as a child, and being deeply influenced by Ukrainian singer Nina Matvienko, which shaped her sense of music as something almost celestial and foundational.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Monday 11th May
Q: What is the one thing that you really want someone to interview you on that is not Eurovision?
Psychological things.
Eurovision Uncovered Meets Søren Torpegaard Lund: Creating His Own Universe
Q: How did the win and subsequent attention feel when it all sunk in, and how are you processing the rapid transition from national final to Eurovision spotlight?
Søren describes the surreal sense of being suddenly thrust into Eurovision-level attention, the adrenaline of the moment, and the gradual realization of opportunities as he processed the dramatic shift from local to international stages, while trying to stay grounded.
Eurovision Uncovered Meets Søren Torpegaard Lund: Creating His Own Universe
Q: So for just a few minutes, why not step into Søren's world with me? I'm here with Søren Torpegaard Lund.
The host invites Søren to describe how he built a unique universe around his entry, emphasizing the blend of theatre experience with contemporary pop storytelling, and how that world-building informs both the performance and its reception.

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A data-driven, on-the-ground Eurovision coverage show that blends forecasting, voting dynamics, and performance analysis with accessible storytelling. Episodes frequently unpack how a live model translates contest data into winner projections, while weaving in guest perspectives from former contestants, industry insiders, and national-final coverage. Noteworthy is the mix of rigorous statistical discussion with vivid, in-the-morming-fan atmosphere and front-row reporting from events, studios, and pre-parties. This combination likely appeals to listeners who want both analytical depth and authentic backstage color, with regular guests offering insider views on national selections, staging, and community buzz.

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1. Jonas Lov
2. Tamara Živković
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5. Ray Kooijman
6. Marco Dreijer
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