ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast
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!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 118
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The Eurovision Travel Guide: Sweden (1958-2023)
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 Sweden, learning about som…
Eurovision Yearbook: Marinella (Class of ‘74)
In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of Kyriaki Papadopoulou, also known as Marinella, the very first artist to represent Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974! Join us as we lea…
1993: Kvalifikacija za Millstreet
In this week’s episode, we are checking out Kvalifikacija za Millstreet, the pre-selection show which chose 3 Eastern European countries to join the Eurovision family in 1993. Join us as we meet the …
1967: ESC Host Erica Vaal
In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of the host of the Eurovision Song Contest 1967, Erica Vaal. Join us as we learn about her background and how she measures up in hosting the world’s …
The Eurovision Travel Guide: Moldova (2005-2023)
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 Moldova, learning about so…
1972: Usher Hall & Edinburgh Castle
In this week’s episode, we are exploring the venue of the Eurovision Song Contest 1972, Usher Hall & Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland! Join us as we learn the history of Usher Hall, the venue …
Eurovision Yearbook: Baby Doll (Class of ‘91)
In this week’s episode, we are returning to the Eurovision Yearbook, where we examine the life of a Eurovision artist! This week, we are exploring the life of Dragana Todorović, known as Baby Doll at…
Bonus: Una Voce Per San Marino 2024 Reaction
Welcome to a bonus episode where we check out the Sammarinese national final Una Voce per San Marino 2024! Join us as we react to the national final show that decided who will represent San Marino at…
1978: Oscar Peterson's Jazz Band & Yehudi Menuhin
In this week's episode, we are exploring the lives of the 5 musicians that comprised of the interval act for the 1978 Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we learn about a Canadian, two Americans, a D…
The Eurovision Travel Guide: Poland (1994-2023)
In this monthly series, we look at a country that has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest. This week's episode explores the country of Poland, home of delicious food and unstable political li…
Conductor: Jean Claudric
This week's episode looks at the life of Jean Claudric, the arranger and conductor of several Eurovision entries. Join us as we learn about the only person to conduct Eurovision's first and to date o…
1958: AVRO Studios
This week we are exploring the venue that hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 1958, AVRO Studio 2 in Hilversum, The Netherlands! Join us as we explore the venue through an audio-guided tour of the …
Bonus: Eurosong 2024 Reaction
Welcome to a bonus episode where we check out the Irish national final Eurosong 2024! Join us as we react to the national final show which decided who will represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Co…
Eurovision Yearbook: La Década (Class of '88)
This week, we are exploring the story behind the band La Década Prodigiosa, simply known as La Década, who represented Spain at Eurovision in 1988. Join us as we learn about each member and what happ…
Bonus: A Chat with...Mates in Space Podcast! (Extended Cut)
In Episode 21, we sat down with Jack Eaton and Justin McArthur of Mates in Space, a P. Zinner Podcast! The original session lasted just under an hour and a half, and some of the material had to be cu…
2100: Eurovision...in Space! (Feat. Mates in Space Podcast)
In this week’s episode, we are diving into the world of space exploration in the Eurovision Song Contest. However, we are not undertaking this expedition alone! This week, we are joined by Jack Eaton…
The Eurovision Travel Guide: France (1956-2023)
In this monthly series, we look at a country that has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest. This week's episode explores the country of France, one of the founding countries of the contest and…
1984: ESC Host Désirée Nosbusch
*Explicit Content Warning: Abuse/Kidnapping/Death*
In this week's episode of ESC101, we're diving into the life of Désirée Nosbusch, the youngest ever Eurovision host! We're turning back to 1984 to …
1991: The Postcards
In this week's episode, we are diving into the least controversial part of the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest...The Postcards! But beware...the postcards aren't all roses and sunshine, as we discover t…
1974: Remember You're a Womble!
Do you remember the Wombles? In this week's episode, join us as we dive into the story behind the interval act of the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest. Learn all about the Wombles, a group of environment…