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ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast

ESC101 Podcast
Eurovision Song Contest
Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Hungary
Montenegro National Final
Ajda Pekkan
Moira Shearer
Mario Del Monaco
Bulgaria
Terry Wogan
Euro-Pigeon
Graham Fellows
1998 Eurovision Song Contest
John Shuttleworth
Coronation Street
Peter Serafinowicz
Georgia
Eurovision 2025
Neon Owen
Clickbait
Thanos Lambrou

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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Latest Episodes

This week, we’re featuring the story of Rudi Carrel, the Dutch artist who competed in the 1960 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we explore the story of a television icon whose career included entertaining audiences and accidentally ... more

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 three of our favourites from each show. This episode fe... more

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 Benoît Kaufman, the musical director of the 1989 Eurovision Song Contest in Lausanne, Switzerland. Discover t... more

The Eurovision Travel Guide explores the story of a participating broadcaster at the Eurovision Song Contest. As we enter into 2026, we’re continuing our celebration of Australia’s 10th anniversary at the contest. This week, we are joined by Jack Eat... more

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Jack Eaton
Podcaster and Eurovision enthusiast
Episode: The Eurovision Travel Guide: Australia (Part 2 - Feat. Jack Eaton)
Lachlan Woods
President of OGAE Australia
OGAE Australia
Episode: The Eurovision Travel Guide: Australia (Part 1 - Feat. Lachlan Woods)
Amund Sveen
Artistic Director of Pan-ArcticVision
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Episode: 2025: A Chat with Pan-ArcticVision’s Amund Sveen
Lys Assia
Grand Dame of Eurovision, first winner of the Eurovision Song Contest
Episode: Eurovision Yearbook: Lys Assia (Class of ‘56-’58)
Andreas Grassl
Eurovision historian based in Munich, Germany
Episode: Beginner’s Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest: Part II - The Sanremo Music Festival (Feat. Andreas Grassl)
Helga Vlahović
A legendary Croatian television host known for her professionalism and charm.
Episode: 1990: ESC Host Helga Vlahović
Dimitry Pompée
Emmy nominated TV comedy writer and co-host of The Eurovangelists Podcast
The Eurovangelists Podcast
Episode: The Eurovision Travel Guide: United States of America (Feat. Dimitry Pompée from the Eurovangelists Podcast)
Jorge Costa Pinto
Portuguese conductor known for his work with jazz and big bands
Tecla (record company)
Episode: Conductor: Jorge Costa Pinto

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Alexander
Host of ESC101, leading discussions on the Eurovision Song Contest's history and cultural significance.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • As an American esc fan this is only one of the ways I fuel my hyper fixation besides Internet Archive, thank you so much🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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The Eurovision Travel Guide: Australia (Part 2 - Feat. Jack Eaton)
Q: What were your thoughts on the 2021 entry 'Technicolor'?
Jack expressed disappointment about the entry, mentioning it felt disconnected and suggesting it could have benefited from more presence.
The Eurovision Travel Guide: Australia (Part 2 - Feat. Jack Eaton)
Q: Can you tell us about how you first got involved with Eurovision?
Jack talked about discovering Eurovision in 2009 and being hooked after watching a performance by Alexander Rybak.
2 Years of ESC101 - Anniversary Special
Q: What Eurovision and non-Eurovision podcasts do you enjoy?
I enjoy shows like A Eurovision, Building Bridges, and Eurovision Files for their unique perspectives and chemistry.
2 Years of ESC101 - Anniversary Special
Q: Have you ever been to Eurovision?
Yes, I attended the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018 in Lisbon and found the experience fantastic.
2 Years of ESC101 - Anniversary Special
Q: What was the biggest lesson you've learned putting together the podcast?
Not to focus heavily on listener statistics and to create the show because of passion, regardless of audience size.

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Focusing on the rich history and cultural significance of the Eurovision Song Contest, this podcast offers an insightful exploration of various elements that define this iconic competition. Topics often include detailed analyses of past performances, the impact of iconic artists, and notable curiosities surrounding the contest, all aimed at enhancing the listener's knowledge and trivia skills. Unique discussions cover everything from the significance of interval acts and hosting styles to the evolution of national entries, making it an engaging resource for both Eurovision enthusiasts and new fans alike.

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ESC101 launched 2 years ago and published 137 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on ESC101 include:

1. Jack Eaton
2. Lachlan Woods
3. Amund Sveen
4. Lys Assia
5. Andreas Grassl
6. Helga Vlahović
7. Dimitry Pompée
8. Jorge Costa Pinto

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