ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast

About 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!

Publisher

ESC101 Podcast

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Aug 2023

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

185 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   2026: Pan-Arctic Vision Review & Reaction

   Pan-Arctic Vision is a Eurovision for the Arctic, a music show featuring artists from across the North, building connections to communities across state borders. This year’s edition was hosted in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. Join us as we react to the show and discover the sounds of 9 artists sharing their cultures with the world. Show Notes: Link (https://esc101podcast.wordpress.com/2026/10/09/episode-160-2026-pan-arctic-vision-review-reaction/) Linktree: Link (https://linktr.ee/esc101podcast)

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Translating Eurovision: Serbo-Croatian & Friends

   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). Show Notes: Link (https://esc101podcast.wordpress.com/2026/10/02/episode-159-translating-eurovision-serbo-croatian-and-friends/) Linktree: Link (https://linktr.ee/esc101podcast)

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   1975: Eurovision Interval Act - The World of John Bauer

   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. Show Notes: Link (https://esc101podcast.wordpress.com/2026/09/25/episode-158-1975-eurovision-interval-act-the-world-of-john-bauer/) Linktree: Link (https://linktr.ee/esc101podcast)

Who has been a guest on ESC101 - A Eurovision History Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dimitry Pompée
• Szymon Kuran
• Dany Dauberson
• Mario Del Monaco

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.3 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

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Quality

96

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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