ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

Welcome to the Eurovision Masterpiece Collection. There’s more to our favourite singers than their Song Contest entries, so join David Horton as he highlights some of the best music away from the Eurovision stage over the next few months.

In our first musical snack, David picks out his personal favourites from Anna Bergendahl.

Starting out on TV4’s Super Troupers in 2004, an appearance on Idol 2008 brought her wide recognition across Sweden. The international audience would meet her during Melodifestivalen 2010 and her subsequent trip to Oslo for the Eurovision Song Contest. She’s been trying to get back ever since, and there have been a lot of potential songs alongside some great singles and fantastic deep-cuts on her albums.

But which songs belong in the Masterpiece Collection? And if you could add one more to the mix, which would you choose? Let us know in the comments.

Eurovision Masterpiece Collection: Anna Bergendahl

David Horton presents four classic Anna Bergendahl tracks.

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Welcome to September, the semi-official start of the Eurovision Song Contest season. With the “songs performed in public after September 1st” eligibility date passed, the music can begin. And while we don’t have any Eurovision or National Final songs yet, we do have an artist.

We also have the impact and fallout of the 2024 season to consider. This is a year when the Song Contest will need to demonstrate change to broadcasters, performers, the community, and TV and radio audiences around the world.

Let’s get started.

Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Reset The Song Contest Clock

Someone is coming back, someone is announced, and everyone needs to think about trust. All that and more, as we welcome you to the new Song Contest season.

Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the season begins by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter, which you can sign up for here.

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You might have heard the mention at the end of our final podcast from Malmö 2024, but for those who didn’t, that was the 1000th podcast from ESC Insight. It’s a milestone certainly worthy of celebration, but at the end of a long Eurovision season, we wanted to do something a little bit more than “thanks for listening.”

Which brings us to today, and Podcast 1001; a journey down memory lane with Ewan looking back over fourteen years of podcasting the Eurovision Song Contest.

It’s guided by Rob Lilley-Jones from The Eurotrip Podcast in a subtle crossover episode of Eurotrip’s “The Contest And Me” and ESC Insight’s “Chat Over Coffee.” Settle back in for some of our history.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Celebrating 1001 Podcasts

To celebrate ESC Insight’s 1,000th podcast, Ewan Spence invites Rob Lilley-Jones from The Eurotrip Podcast to talk about reaching this podcasting landmark, the history of the ESC Insight podcast, memories of the Song Contest, and some tough questions on favourite songs and moments.

Stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions through the summer by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here.

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There’s lots to look back on, and over the summer months, we’ll be sure to do that. But for now, here are our highlights from the Grand Final, the week in Malmö, and the 2024 season as we bring the curtain down.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final News From Malmö, Sunday 12th May

Ewan Spence, Fin Ross Russell, and Dude Points are joined by Samantha Ross and Marcus Björkander to take a quick look back at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest before we all leave Malmö.

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As the Eurovision Finale approaches, we explore a range of different show dimensions set to influence this year’s result.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Saturday 11th May

Fin Ross Russell & Dude Points are joined by 12 Points From America’s Erik Nelson to preview the 2024 Eurovision Grand Final. They discuss the best of the big 5 & Sweden, the intricacies of the running order and the potential surprises of the Grand Final before calling who they each think is winning this year’s competition.

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Between Swedish musical numbers, surprise results and a schlager-filled finale, there was so much to enjoy as the Eurovision 2024 Semi Finals concluded.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Friday 10th May

Fin Ross Russell & Dude Points are joined by 12 Points from America’s Liz Capouch to reflect on a surprise-filled Semi Final Two. They talk about Dutch jury appeal, Estonian legacy and Armenian “pash” before sharing some unique ways of enjoying the Malmö atmosphere.

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With even more great songs, staging and skits, we’re excited to present our podcast preview of Semi Final Two.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Thursday 9th May

Fin Ross Russell and Dude Points are joined by Eurovision Bulgaria’s Madlen Tutelian to preview Semi Final Two. They discuss sensual Slimane, the double feature of Spanish performances and the return of the Norwegian language to the contest.

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Nicoline Refsing has a long and storied career at the Eurovision Song Contest, working with numerous artists at Eurovision and Junior Eurovision, as well as taking on the 2014 Contest in Copenhagen as Creative Director and Content Producer.  This year, she is working with Dons to bring ‘Hollow’ to the Malmö Arena stage.

How does the collaborative process work between creatives at the Song Contest, how does knowledge of the show and the stage impact the choices being made, and how do these change throughout the rehearsal period? And how do you build a career designing the biggest musical events in the world?

Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Rockart Design’s Nicoline Refsing

Ewan sits down with Nicoline Refsing to talk about the creative process, building an artistic career, and how the staging for Dons’ ‘Hollow‘ came to life.

Find more out about Rockart Design at rockartdesign.com.

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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Meet The Artists, Eurovision in Concert (Part 2)

Join Dude Points as she chats with the artists at this year’s Eurovision In Concert; featuring Kaleen, Aiko, Nutsa Buzaladze, Gåte, and cameos from Cornald Mass and Mustii.

Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as the show reaches Malmö for Eurovision 2024 with ESC Insight. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here., and you can support us on Patreon here.

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As fifteen brilliant artists brought their a-game to the Malmö Arena, only ten could qualify for Saturday night’s Grand Final. We showcase the successful acts whilst giving a shout out to our treasured unsuccessful ones.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Wednesday 8th May

Following an electric first Semi Final, Fin Ross Russell and Dude Points sit down with first-time arena audience member Melanie Ross Russell. They discuss Ukrainian changes from Vidbir, a positive Lithuanian trajectory and the buzz around Ireland before reflecting on some surprise non-qualifiers and accidentally finding Nemo. 

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