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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 Finland, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes!  Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link

This week, we are reacting to the songs competing in the 24th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, the show dedicated to artists aged 9-14. Join us as we react to the 16 entries competing in this year’s competition. This episode focuses on the studio tracks. Find out our thoughts on the entries and discover our favourites.  Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link

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 Linktree: Link

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 Linktree: Link

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 Linktree: Link

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! Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link

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. Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link

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! Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link

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! Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link

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! Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link

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. Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link

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. Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link

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. Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet: Link

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 Luxembourg, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods, and some fascinating historical and musical notes! Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link

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 7 languages: Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Luxembourgish, Macedonian, Maltese, and Martinican Creole. Show Notes: Link Linktree: Link