ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast

Welcome to a 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. This episodes covers Serbo-Croatian and its variations including Bosnian, Croatian (as well as Chakavian & Dalmatian Croatian), Montenegrin, and Serbian (as well as Torlakian). 

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This week, we’re exploring the story of John Bauer, the Swedish illustrator whose art was showcased as the interval act for the Eurovision Song Contest in 1975. Join us as we take a virtual stroll through an art gallery filled with princesses, trolls, and fairytale landscapes.

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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 Cyprus, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes!

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Welcome to a 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. This episode covers 6 languages: Romani, Romanian, Romansh, Russian, Samogitian, and Sanskrit.

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Welcome to a special edition of the Eurovision Yearbook, a series celebrating the lives of Eurovision artists. This week, we are joined by Zlata Ognevich, Ukraine’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013. Join us as we discuss her time at the contest along with her work in promoting Ukrainian culture abroad!

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In this week’s episode, we are celebrating two years of ESC101! Join us as we look back at the past year, including Canada joining the Eurovision Song Contest, our award nomination by the Canadian Podcast Awards, and our various interviews on the show!

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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 Iceland, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes!

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Welcome to a 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. This episode covers 6 languages: Neapolitan, Northern Sami, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, and Proto-Slavic.

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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 Ranko Rihtman, the conductor of the Yugoslav entry in the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest.

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This week, we’re exploring the story of the Shannon Castle Entertainers, the interval act of the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we go back in time to experience the delights of medieval Ireland. Partake in the banquet and enjoy the architecture of Bunratty Castle, all while being serenaded by the sweet sounds of the Emerald Isle.

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