Explore every episode of the podcast ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast
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| The Eurovision Travel Guide: Cyprus (1981-2026) | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:37:50 | |
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! Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link | |||
| Translating Eurovision: Romani - Sanskrit | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:24:09 | |
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. Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link | |||
| Eurovision Yearbook: A Chat with Zlata Ognevich (Class of ‘13) | 04 Sep 2026 | 00:49:44 | |
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! Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link | |||
| 3 Years of ESC101 - Anniversary Special | 28 Aug 2026 | 00:49:11 | |
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! Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link | |||
| The Eurovision Travel Guide: Iceland (1986-2025) | 21 Aug 2026 | 00:33:59 | |
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! Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link | |||
| Translating Eurovision: Neapolitan - Proto-Slavic | 14 Aug 2026 | 00:21:43 | |
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. Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link | |||
| Eurovision Conductor: Ranko Rihtman | 07 Aug 2026 | 00:17:05 | |
| 1971: Eurovision Interval Act - Shannon Castle Entertainers | 31 Jul 2026 | 00:25:34 | |
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. Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet: Link | |||
| The Eurovision Travel Guide: Luxembourg (1956-2026) | 24 Jul 2026 | 00:36:07 | |
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! Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link | |||
| Translating Eurovision: Latin - Martinican Creole | 17 Jul 2026 | 00:26:38 | |
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. Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link | |||
| 1984: The Eurovision Postcards | 10 Jul 2026 | 00:28:58 | |
| Canada's Debut at the Eurovision Song Contest: What Happened? | 03 Jul 2026 | 00:24:56 | |
| The Eurovision Travel Guide: Montenegro (2007-2026) | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:31:28 | |
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! Show Notes: Link Eurovangelists Podcast Episode on Canadians: Link | |||
| 2026: Eurovision Young Musicians | 19 Jun 2026 | 00:40:37 | |
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! Show Notes: Link | |||
| Translating Eurovision: Hawaiian - Japanese | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:30:30 | |
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. Show Notes: Link | |||
| Eurovision Conductor: André Popp | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:24:01 | |
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! Show Notes: Link | |||
| 2026: Grand Final Review & Reactions | 29 May 2026 | 00:59:48 | |
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! Show Notes: Link | |||
| Bonus: 1994 Eurovision Song Contest Review | 26 May 2026 | 01:03:47 | |
In this bonus series, we’re reviewing past editions of the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we’re reacting to the 1994 contest. Show Notes: Link | |||
| 2026: Semi-Finals Review & Non-Qualifier Reactions | 22 May 2026 | 00:42:57 | |
| Bonus: 1980 Eurovision Song Contest Review | 19 May 2026 | 01:00:09 | |
In this bonus series, we’re reviewing past editions of the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we’re reacting to the 1980 contest. Show Notes: Link | |||
| 2026: Auto-Qualifier Reactions & Predictions | 08 May 2026 | 00:19:33 | |
| Bonus: 1971 Eurovision Song Contest Review | 05 May 2026 | 00:50:24 | |
In this bonus series, we’re reviewing past editions of the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we’re reacting to the 1971 contest. Results: Link | |||
| 2026: Semi Final 2 Reactions & Predictions | 01 May 2026 | 00:31:29 | |
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! Show Notes: Link | |||
| Bonus: 1963 Eurovision Song Contest Review | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:44:57 | |
In this bonus series, we’re reviewing past editions of the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we’re reacting to the 1963 contest. Results: Link | |||
| 2026: Semi Final 1 Reactions & Predictions | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:30:51 | |
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. Show Notes: Link | |||
| Bonus: Eurovision Comes to Vienna - A Chat with the Vienna Tourist Board | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:21:10 | |
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! The Vienna Tourist Board is the official marketing and management organization for Vienna, providing guests and tourism companies with services, tips, and information. | |||
| Bonus: 1958 Eurovision Song Contest Review | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:33:20 | |
In this bonus series, we’re reviewing past editions of the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we’re starting off with the 1958 contest. ESC101 Voting Results: Link | |||
| 2015: Wiener Stadthalle (Feat. Sebi from Building Bridges Podcast) | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:47:07 | |
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 podcast that lives out the slogan of the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest, “Building Bridges”. They conduct interviews with Eurovision artists and producers, reacting to entries and other elements of the Eurovision Song Contest. Show Notes: Link | |||
| Translating Eurovision: Georgian - Greek | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:30:32 | |
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. Show Notes: Link | |||
| 1966: Les Haricots Rouges | 03 Apr 2026 | 00:22:48 | |
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! Show Notes: Link | |||
| The Eurovision Travel Guide: Bosnia and Herzegovina (1993-2016) | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:39:52 | |
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! Show Notes: Link | |||
| Eurovision Yearbook: A Chat with Dami Im (Class of ‘16) | 20 Mar 2026 | 00:52:09 | |
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! Show Notes: Link | |||
| Bonus: 2026 National Final Roundup - Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, and Sweden | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:34:24 | |
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 | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:33:21 | |
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. Show Notes: Link | |||
| Bonus: 2026 National Final Roundup - Bulgaria, Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, and Serbia | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:33:28 | |
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. | |||
| Conductor: Arild Stav | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:16:38 | |
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 Arild Stav, the conductor of the Norwegian entry at the 1988 contest in Dublin, Ireland. Show Notes: Link | |||
| Bonus: 2026 National Final Roundup - Austria, Croatia, Greece, and Lithuania | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:27:16 | |
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 Austria, Croatia, Greece, and Lithuania. | |||
| The Eurovision Travel Guide: Albania (2004-2025) | 27 Feb 2026 | 00:41:41 | |
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 Albania, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes! Discover the story of a secluded European culture emerging as a musical powerhouse! Show Notes: Link | |||
| Translating Eurovision: Belarusian - Czech | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:31:32 | |
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: Belarusian, Breton, Bulgarian, Catalan, Constructed, Corsican, Crimean Tatar, and Czech. Show Notes: Link | |||
| Bonus: 2026 National Final Roundup - Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, & Ukraine | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:22:47 | |
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 Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, & Ukraine. | |||
| 1991: Studio 15 de Cinecittà | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:26:32 | |
This week, we are featuring the story of Cinecittà, the venue of the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we explore the only film studio to host the contest, utilizing Studio 15 for the main hall and Studio 16 for the Green Room! Discover the eerie origins of this hub of Italian Cinema, home of the most chaotic contest! Show Notes: Link | |||
| 1981: ESC Host Doireann Ní Bhriain | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:29:13 | |
This week, we are featuring the story of Doireann Ní Bhriain, the host of the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin, Ireland. Join us as we explore the life of an illustrious radio and television journalist who navigated the chaos of the voting sequence, and discover a familiar voice when riding public transit in Dublin! Show Notes: Link | |||
| Translating Eurovision: Abkhaz - Azerbaijani | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:29:36 | |
Welcome to a new 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 dialects: Abkhaz, Albanian, Gheg Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Aramaic, Armenian, and Azerbaijani. Show Notes: Link | |||
| Bonus: 2026 National Final Roundup - Luxembourg, Malta, & Moldova | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:26:41 | |
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 features entries from the national finals hosted by Luxembourg, Malta, and Moldova. | |||
| The Eurovision Travel Guide: Belarus (2004-2019) | 23 Jan 2026 | 01:05:43 | |
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 the story of Belarus, home of Teo’s Cheesecake, Dmitry Working his Magic on stage, and Naviband sharing the Story of their Life! Show Notes: Link | |||
| Eurovision Yearbook: Rudi Carrell (Class of ‘60) | 16 Jan 2026 | 00:31:45 | |
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 starting international incidents! Show Notes: Link | |||
| Bonus: 2026 National Final Roundup - Albania & Montenegro | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:22:57 | |
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 features entries from Albania’s Festivali i Këngës and Montenegro’s Montesong. | |||
| Conductor: Benoît Kaufman | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:25:31 | |
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 the story of a hard working musician working his way from night-club guitarist to musical director of the world’s largest international televised music competition! Show Notes: Link | |||
| The Eurovision Travel Guide: Australia (Part 2 - Feat. Jack Eaton) | 02 Jan 2026 | 01:44:24 | |
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 Eaton, podcaster extraordinaire and Eurovision Fan at Large! Join us as we review all of Australia’s entries at the contest and find out which country is best friends with Australia! Jack Eaton: Mates in Space | Douze Points | Camp Eurovision Show Notes: Link | |||
| The Eurovision Travel Guide: Australia (Part 1 - Feat. Lachlan Woods) | 26 Dec 2025 | 01:25:00 | |
The Eurovision Travel Guide explores the story of a participating broadcaster at the Eurovision Song Contest. As we come to the end of 2025, we’re dedicating the next two episodes to celebrate Australia’s 10th anniversary at the contest. This week, we’re exploring the history of Australia and its associate member broadcaster SBS. We are joined by OGAE Australia President Lachlan Woods, sharing his insight into the Eurovision community in Australia after 10 years of participating in the contest. OGAE Australia: Website | Social Media Lachlan Woods: Social Media Show Notes: Link | |||