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...
In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of the host of the Eurovision Song Contest 1972, Moira Shearer. Join us as we learn about a ballet dancer who had the honour of being the host of the only Eurovision Song Contest held in Scotland…so far! Discover the illustrious career which brought this Eurovision host to the theatre, the silver screen, and even having a movie made about her!
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The Eurovision Travel Guide: Armenia (2006-2024)
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 Armenia, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes! Discover the flavours of the Caucasus region and see if you can follow along with the changes to their selection process!
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Bonus: Montesong 2024 Reaction
Welcome to a bonus episode where we react to the Montenegrin national final Montesong 2024! Join us as we review the national final show that decided who will represent Montenegro at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel!
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1967: Großer Festsaal der Wiener Hofburg
In this week’s episode, we are exploring the story of the Festsaal, the venue within Hofburg Palace which hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 1967 in Vienna, Austria. Join us as we learn about the venue’s regal history and how it was transformed into an international musical experience with experimental staging and amateur scoreboard operators!
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2024: Junior Eurovision Song Contest (Part II)
In this week’s episode, we are continuing our coverage of the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest held in Madrid, Spain. Join us as we review the live show, where we give our thoughts on the 17 performances, the hosts, interval acts, and our reaction to the voting results! Let’s Bloom together as we celebrate this musical showcase of talented children across Europe!
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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