ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast

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!

Grab some popcorn and get comfy as we dive into this week’s episode exploring the Eurovision Movie! No, not the Fire Saga film from 2020, this Eurovision Film was made all the way back in 1998. Get ready to take flight in Europigeon! Join us as we follow the story of John Shuttleworth and his journey to become a Eurovision star!

Movie Link: https://youtu.be/uSWt5h0cOmY

Welcome to a two-part episode where we’ll be taking a look at the upcoming Junior Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we are reviewing all 17 entries in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest by listening and reacting to the studio tracks! Find out our thoughts on the entries, and join us in wishing each artist good luck!

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 Hungary, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes! Discover some absolutely emotional and impactful entries, and reminisce about some of their best moments from dancing the night away to burning anger and frustration!

In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of Bobbejaan Schoepen, the Belgian representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 1957. Discover Bobbejaan’s music career, performing for over 60 years to everyone imaginable, including passersby, prisoners of war, royalty, and even amusement park guests! Listen to the whistling tunes of one of Belgium’s most successful amusement park owners, and discover what we think of Bobbejaan’s performance at the contest!

On this bonus episode of ESC101, we’re exploring the Pan Arctic Vision Song Contest, the show which features music and culture from across the arctic! Join us as we discover an art project aiming to promote arctic culture through an empowering Pan-Arctic identity and community! Explore the regions of the arctic in this musical showcase, and discover the sounds of the Circumpolar North! Pan Arctic Vision is a project by Nordting, hosted by local partners around the Arctic!

Video Link (Part I): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQUALvQgehQ

Video Link (Part II): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv686AZ2mpE

In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of the host of the Eurovision Song Contest 1978, Léon Zitrone. Join us as we learn about Eurovision’s second male host, as well as the man who holds the honour of being the oldest host at the contest! After 63 and a half years of life experience, Léon brought authority and wisdom to the contest. Was it enough to win over audiences at home and abroad?

In this week’s episode, we are exploring the life of Conductor Martyn Ford, who conducted Cypriot entries in 1982 and 1986! Join us as we delve into the story of this British born musician and how they ended up conducting for Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest! Discover some of the famous names that Martyn worked with over the years, and find out what Martyn is up to in the 2020s!

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 Malta, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes! Discover Malta’s story at the contest, fighting for a spot on and off for 25 years, bringing the iconic powerhouses that we know and love today!

Grab your sunglasses as we set sail to the Caribbean! In this week’s episode, we’re looking back at the interval act of the Eurovision Song Contest 1980: The Dutch Rhythm Steel and Show Band! Accompanied by the Lee Jackson Dancers, this Surinamese-Dutch band brought the heat and love of the Dutch Caribbean to Eurovision. Join the party and groove to some authentic steel-drum perfection!