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.
#eurovision #norway #conductor #esc #eurovisionhistory
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. Discover the story of a secluded European culture emerging as a musical powerhouse!
#eurovision #albania #shqiperise #albanian #podcast
Welcome to a series exploring the languages and dialects featured at the Eurovision Song Contest. This episode covers 8 languages: Belarusian, Breton, Bulgarian, Catalan, Constructed, Corsican, Crimean Tatar, and Czech.
#eurovision #languages #translation #music #podcast
This week, we are featuring the story of Cinecittà, the venue of the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest. Discover the eerie origins of this hub of Italian Cinema, home of the most chaotic contest!
#eurovision #italy #cinecitta #film #podcast
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!
#eurovision #ireland #eire #rte #podcast
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. #eurovision #languages #translation #podcast
In this week’s episode, we explore the story of Belarus at the Eurovision Song Contest. Discover the home of Teo’s Cheesecake, Dmitry Working his Magic on stage, and Naviband sharing the Story of their Life! #belarus #eurovision #podcast
This week, we’re featuring the story of Rudi Carrell, 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 who accidentally started an international incident!
#eurovision #netherlands #germany #story #podcast
This week’s episode shines a spotlight on 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!
#eurovision #switzerland #conductor #podcast
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! #australia #eurovision #podcast #guest
As we come to the end of 2025, we’re dedicating the next two episodes to celebrate Australia’s 10th anniversary at the contest. We are joined by OGAE Australia President Lachlan Woods, sharing his insight into the Eurovision community in Australia.
#esc #eurovision #australia #interview #podcast
This week, we’re reacting to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025, a spin-off show inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we reveal our thoughts on the live performances.
#jesc #jesc2025 #junioreurovision #junioreurovision2025 #music #podcast #reaction
This week, we are joined by Dave and Jan from the Building Bridges Podcast to react to this year's edition of Pan-ArcticVision, the Eurovision of the North! #eurovision #pav #esc #panarcticvision #reaction #podcast
This week, we are reacting to the songs competing in the 23rd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, the show dedicated to artists aged 9-14. Join us as we react to the 18 entries competing in this year’s competition! #jesc #esc #eurovision #junioreurovision #reaction #podcast
This week's episode celebrates Ireland’s 60th anniversary at the contest! Discover the story of Eurovision’s most successful participant, holding the record for the most wins and featuring many iconic moments from soothing Celtic dreams to outrageously wacky characters! #eurovision #ireland #eire
This week, we learned about Pan-ArcticVision, known as the Eurovision of the North! Join us as we sit down with Amund Sveen, the artistic director! #panarcticvision #eurovision #podcast #interview #arctic
Welcome to the final installment of Life on the DQ List, a series that looks at the songs that never made it onto the Eurovision stage! This week, we’re looking at cancelled entries from 2015-2022.
#eurovision #music #history #podcast #disqualified #withdrawn #scandal
Episode 113 features the story of Marlene Charell, the host of the 1983 Eurovision Song Contest in Munich. Discover the story of how a talented cabaret entertainer hosted the world’s largest international music competition! #eurovision #germany #esc #podcast #history #munich
This week, we are returning to the Eurovision Yearbook, a series that features an artist that competed at the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we are featuring the story of Matt Monro, the UK’s representative at the 1964 contest! #eurovision #esc #uk #unitedkingdom #podcast #history #mattmonro
Episode 111 explores the story of the Brighton Dome, the venue that hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 1974. Join us as we learn about the 222 year old history of a building that went from being part of a royal residence to the concert hall that launched ABBA’s international career! #podcast #esc
Episode 110 explores Slovakia at the Eurovision Song Contest! #eurovision #podcast #music #history #slovakia
We are thrilled to announce that we have been nominated for an award for Outstanding Music Series by the @canpodawards.bsky.social !!! Thank you for this incredible honour. Good luck to all the nominees!
#nomination #award #eurovision #canada #podcast
As a Eurovision History Podcast based in Canada, we're always thrilled to see steps taken to get Canada in Eurovision!
We're probably looking at a 2031 Debut for the 75th anniversary, however if the CBC wants to prove us wrong, go for it!
#canada #eurovision
Episode 109 features the story of Willy Fantel, the conductor of the Austrian entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1958. Find out how Willy accidentally ended up at the contest!
#esc #eurovision #eschistory #austria #escaustria #conductor #orchestra #music #history #musichistory #podcast
Episode 108 is dedicated to reacting to the Intervision 2025 International Music Contest held in Russia. Join us as we reveal the mystery behind Intervision and hear the reactions to all 23 competing songs.
#intervision #intervision25 #intervisionhistory #russia #music #history #podcast
Welcome to Life on the DQ List, where we look back at the songs that never made it onto the Eurovision stage. Episode 107 looks at entries from 2010 to 2013!
#esc #eurovision #eurovisionsongcontest #eschistory #eurovisionhistory #disqualified #withdrawal #cancelled #music #history #podcast
Episode 106 features Turkey at the Eurovision Song Contest. While they no longer participate (for now!), we dedicate this episode to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their debut.
#esc #eurovision #eschistory #turkey #escturkey #esctürkiye #türkiye #music #history #musichistory #podcast
Episode 105 features the story of the only Spanish host of the Eurovision Song Contest, Laurita Valenzuela! Join us as we explore the story of a host tasked with representing a controversial contest!
#esc #eurovision #eschistory #spain #españa #eschost #history #podcast
This week's episode features the story of the interval act of the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, the Hothouse Flowers. Join us as we discover how a busking duo transformed into a legendary Irish band, celebrating European unity!
#eurovision #esc #escireland #ireland #interval #podcast #music
On Agusut 29th, we celebrated two years of ESC101! Join us as we look back at the past year. Discover our favourite moments, delve into some listener questions, and join the party!
#esc #eurovision #eschistory #podcast #anniversary
