ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast
Ewan Spence
Join Ewan Spence and ESC Insight as they take you on the journey that is the Eurovision Song Contest. From an introduction to the contest and rules, through the songs chosen by each country to backstage at the stadium, this is your unofficial guide to one of the world's favourite television shows, with over 200 million viewers worldwide each year.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Fake Tans And Commercial Breaks
The latest Super Saturday is over, and there are lots of discussion points to choose from in this week’s Insight News podcast.
This week, we’re joined by Phoneix ESC’s MJ to talk about the differences between watching the show and being in the audience, deciding to go for a National Final or an Internal Selection, and what moment earns our weekly nomination for the Eurovision Iceberg.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Fake Tans And Commercial Breaks
Calling up an Italian legend, sneaking in a Da
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Serving Camp
A packed weekend of Song Contest selections saw some spectacular shows, as well as controversy around lyrics, feedback, and running length. Gina Jones joins Ewan Spence to continue the discussions.
Our nominations for the Iceberg start and end (on time) in Italy. Then we move to Finland and the increasingly spectacular UMK shows. Malta gets in on the action with lyrics that court controversy and heightened conversations. Finally, we head to The Late Late Show to discuss the tension between Real
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Where Internal Selections Roam Free
It’s been a packed week in the world of the Song Contest, with lots of discussion points and debates to be had. Ewan Spence and Tom Hendryck pick out some of them to talk about in the latest Insight News podcast.
As well as our weekly nomination for the Iceberg, they talk about the various ways of announcing an Internal selection, who best to do it, and what mistakes to avoid; Finland’s shrewd decision to give the UMK winner an advantage, and the power of small social networks to make the commu
ESC Insight Presents.....Eurovision Wars: Grand Final Pressure
Welcome To Eurovision Wars
Eurovision Wars is a series of podcasts exploring geopolitical themes as they emerged on the Eurovision Song Contest stage. You can listen to Seasons 1 and 2 in full on Spotify, covering such topics as the Russia-Ukraine War, and the long-running dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia. For Season 3, the podcast moves to its new home at ESC Insight, and will focus on the many controversies of Eurovision 2024. In particular, hosts Phil Doré and Ana Oppenheim will attemp
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Work That Becomes A New Genre Is Eurovision
This week on the Insight News podcast, Ewan Spence is joined by AJ Clay (Keep Watching podcast) to discuss seven days in the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.
They discuss the impact of the Semi Final Draw, who’s singing when, and wonder what happened to the Keys to the Host Cities; the impact of storytelling at the Luxembourg National Final, and why there is no such thing as a Eurovision Genre. They also nominate the BBC’s Claudia Winkleman for the Iceberg and look ahead to a busy Eurovisi
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Who's Still Entering The Song Contest?
Faith Martin (@EurovisionFaith) joins Ewan Spence on this week’s Insight News podcast to discuss this week’s wonderful world of Eurovision. We have our hosts to discuss and the roles they play, the announcement of 36,000 tickets for the Watch Party next door to St Jakobshalle in Basel, Moldova’s withdrawal, the advantages and disadvantages of Superfinals in National Selections, and the Iceberg moment of the week.
And, as always, we look forward to the weekend.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast:
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Germany Goes All In
It’s our second Insight News podcast of the year, and the second run at the new format. After last week’s double-length episode that to cover everything from September 1st, this episode only needs cover one week in the Song Contest.
Samantha Ross (12 Points From America) joins Ewan Spence to talk about Lithuania’s Eurovizija.lt Semi Finals and how they reach out to the international audience
We do have results from Lithuania’s first Semi Final to talk about, as well as what we’ll add to our ice
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Icebergs, Ahoy!
This weekend will see the first Semi Final in Lithuania’s journey to select a song for the Eurovision Song Contest, and it’s the first of eight weekends that will be filled with non-stop National Selection action. That’s on top of the two National Final winners and internal selections on the board already.
Yes, it’s getting busy! And what helps when it’s busy is the Insight News Podcast. There’s a slight change to the format this year; each week, Ewan Spence will be joined by a guest from the
ESC Insight Presents.....Eurovision Wars: Protesting From The Malmö Stage
Welcome To Eurovision Wars
Eurovision Wars is a series of podcasts exploring geopolitical themes as they emerged on the Eurovision Song Contest stage. You can listen to Seasons 1 and 2 in full on Spotify, covering such topics as the Russia-Ukraine War, and the long-running dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia. For Season 3, the podcast moves to its new home at ESC Insight, and will focus on the many controversies of Eurovision 2024. In particular, hosts Phil Doré and Ana Oppenheim will attemp
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Basel 2025 Art Director Artur Deyneuve
This week saw the launch of the Basel 2025 branding. While the Eurovision Song Contest has an overall look, each host city and year carries their own look reflecting the city, the country, and the values of the Contest. Artur Deyneuve is leading the team for Basel. ESC Insight’s Ewan Spence sat down with Artur following the launch to find out more about this year’s identity.
They talk about several topics, including…
How Artur became the Art Director for Basel 2025.
The inspiration behind the
ESC Insight Presents.....Eurovision Wars: The Malmö Boycott And The Irish Witch
Content Warning
This podcast episode includes discussions of violence, and mentions of sexual violence and rape.
Welcome To Eurovision Wars
Eurovision Wars is a series of podcasts exploring geopolitical themes as they emerged on the Eurovision Song Contest stage. You can listen to Seasons 1 and 2 in full on Spotify, covering such topics as the Russia-Ukraine War, and the long-running dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia. For Season 3, the podcast moves to its new home at ESC Insight, and will
ESC Insight Presets... Eurovision Masterpiece Collection: Loreen
Welcome to the latest episode of 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. In our latest musical moment, David’s audience picks out three favourites from Eurovision legend Loreen.
Loreen first came to the attention of the Swedish public during the first season of Sweden’s version of Pop Idol (Idol 2024). She finished fourth, with a sin
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, with Eurovision Reference Group Chair Bakel Walden
As the Eurovision Song Contest moves forward and Basel 2025 comes into view, the events leading up to, during, and after the Song Contest’s third visit to Malmö continue to echo around the community.
Bakel Walden, the current chair of the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group, returns to the ESC Insight podcast and joins Ewan Spence to talk about the state of the Contest as the momentum builds for another season.
They talk about several topics, including…
…Noa Kirel singing on the Eurovision
ESC Insight Presents.....Eurovision Wars: How To Politicise A Song
Welcome To Eurovision Wars
Eurovision Wars is a series of podcasts exploring geopolitical themes as they emerged on the Eurovision Song Contest stage. You can listen to Seasons 1 and 2 in full on Spotify, covering such topics as the Russia-Ukraine War, and the long-running dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia. For Season 3, the podcast moves to its new home at ESC Insight, and will focus on the many controversies of Eurovision 2024. In particular, hosts Phil Doré and Ana Oppenheim will attemp
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Pan-Arcticvision's Artistic Director Amund Sjølie Sveen
This weekend will see the second edition of the Pan-Arcticvision Song Contest. Ten performers taking to the stage, looking for the votes of the watching TV audiences from around the world, all to foster a sense of belonging and identity.
The story of the Contest starts with the Faroe Islands and the difficulty it has being represented on the international stage. It is a similar story for many of the territories in the circumpolar north. Following on from last year’s event in Norway, the Contest
ESC Insight Presets... Eurovision Masterpiece Collection: Duncan Laurence
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. In our latest musical moment, David picks out three favourites from 2019’s winner, Duncan Laurence.
His breakthrough appearance in The Netherlands was his appearance on The Voice. Coached by Eurovision Alumni Ilse DeLange, he reached the Semi Finals, which saw him decide to leave The
ESC Insight Presents.....Eurovision Wars: Malmö 2024 In Context
Content Warning
This podcast episode includes discussions of violence, including sexual violence.
This Is Eurovision Wars
Eurovision Wars is a series of podcasts exploring geopolitical themes as they emerged on the Eurovision Song Contest stage. You can listen to Seasons 1 and 2 in full on Spotify, covering such topics as the Russia-Ukraine War, and the long-running dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia. For Season 3, the podcast moves to its new home at ESC Insight, and will focus on the many
ESC Insight Presets... Eurovision Masterpiece Collection: Anna Bergendahl
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 Melo
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Reset The Song Contest Clock
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 wo
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Celebrating 1001 Podcasts
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 Li
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final News From Malmö, Sunday 12th May
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.
Stay up to date with all the E
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Saturday 11th May
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 ye
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Friday 10th May
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.
Stay up to
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Thursday 8th May
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.
Stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ESC I
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Rockart Design's Nicoline Refsing
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 chang
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Meet The Artists, Eurovision in Concert (Part 2)
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Meet The Artists, Eurovision in Concert (Part 2)
…with Dude Points (DudePoints.fun).
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 availa
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Wednesday 7th May
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 t
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, BBC Eurovision's Transmission Director Stephen Neal
Stephen Neal is a Live Multicamera Studio Director for BBC Studios. His day job is directing The One Show, but every year he puts on his Eurovision hat as the UK Transmission Director for our Song Contest.
He started his Eurovision Transmission role in 2013, and as the Contest returns to Malmö, Ewan sits down with Stephen to talk about his work bringing the Song Contest to air.
Three issues that the UK community will be aware of in the broadcast include warnings about flashing lights and moving
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Tuesday 7th May
Semi Final One is here and with fifteen countries competing for a spot in Saturday night’s Grand Final as well as the United Kingdom and Germany performing alongside hosts Sweden, there’s lots to unpack and go through in today’s podcast.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Tuesday 7th May
Fin Ross Russell & Dude Points are joined by Malmo-born Anton Rasegard to preview Semi Final One. They discuss fantastic Swedish production, Irish momentum and Luxembourg’s return before ending
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Meet The Artists, Eurovision in Concert (Part 1)
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Meet The Artists, Eurovision in Concert (Part 1)
…with Dude Points (DudePoints.fun).
Join Dude Points as she chats with the artists at this year’s Eurovision In Concert; featuring Windows95 Man, Silvester Belt, Hera Björk, Nebulossa, and Bambie Thug.
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
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Monday 6th May
Welcome back to Malmö as we kick off our coverage of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. With as many exciting new additions as show aspects that stayed the same, there’s plenty to catch you up on as we head into this year’s contest.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Monday 6th May
Fin Ross Russell and Dude Points sit down with Samantha Ross to kick off our daily podcasts from Malmö. They discuss the atmosphere around the city, the changes to this year’s regulations and why the c
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Meet The Artists, London Eurovision 2024
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Meet The Artists, London Eurovision 2024
…with Dude Points (DudePoints.fun).
Join Dude Points as she chats with the artists at this year’s London Eurovision Party; featuring Stand Uniqu3 (UK JESC 2023), Michael Rice (UK 2019), Natalia Barbu, Dons, Marcus & Martinus, Tali, 5miinust and Puuluup, and Isaak.
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 Po
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2024 #7
We have five songs left from the Eurovision 20204 songs that we will be reviewing, so one last time, let’s bring in the hits, the misses, and the maybes.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #7
with Matthew Ker (Majiker) and Dude Points (DudePoints.fun).
France: Mon amour, by Slimane.
Georgia: Firefighter, by Nutsa Buzaladze.
Australia: One Milkali (One Blood), by Electric Fields.
Latvia: Hollow, by Dons.
Sweden: Unforgettable, by Marcus & Martinus.
Stay up to date with all the discussions
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2024 #6
You might have noticed, but we’re running a touch late with the Juke Box Jury episodes, but rest assured we’ll have the final episode out before the weekend is out. Just remember that we did record all the shows before the rehearsals started. With that…
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #6
with Samantha Ross (12 Points From America) Gina Jones (@ItsGinaJones).
Ireland: Doomsday Blue, by Bambie Thug.
Serbia: Ramonda, by Teya Dora.
Austria: We Will Rave, by Kaleen.
Switzerland: The Code,
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2024 #5
Into the back half of the songs to review for Juke Box Jury, as everyone gets ready for the trip to Malmö 2024. But will they get a hit, a miss, or a maybe stamped on their ticket across the Oresund Bridge?
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #5
with Nova and Olympia (The Novympia Channel on YouTube).
Slovenia: Veronika, by Raiven.
Armenia: Jako, by Ladaniva.
Portugal: Grito, by Iolanda.
Norway: Ulveham, by Gåte.
Lithuania: Luktelk, by Silvester Belt.
Stay up to date with all the discussi
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Eurovision Technical Director Ola Melzig
Eurovision Technical Director Ola Melzig has worked on the Song Contest since Stockholm 2000, from renting out a few lights to creating award-winning stages and emotional moments unsurpassed in the industry. He is in charge of the Contest’s various ‘show’ elements. He puts into practice the vision of the Eurovision stage with decades of experience in lighting and set design on the grandest of canvases.
The Contest has played a huge part in developing his professional career, helping him move aw
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2024 #4
It’s a six-song special for this week’s Juke Box Jury as a half-dozen musical moments heading to Malmö stop off to find out if they’ll get a hit, a miss, or a maybe.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #4
with Fin Ross Russell (Island Life Productions) and Lucy Percy (@JeMappelelPercy).
Iceland: Scared of Heights, by Hera Björk.
Germany: Always On The Run, by Isaak.
Malta: Loop, by Sarah Bonnici.
United Kingdom: Dizzy, by Olly Alexander.
Luxembourg: Fighter, by Tali.
Finland: No Rules, by
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2024 #3
Our third set of songs looking to pick up a “hit” has arrived in the Juke Box Jury offices. Let’s discuss the songs, the chances, the music, the memes, and more, in our latest episode.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #3
with Samantha Ross (12 Points From America) and Matthew Ker (Majiker).
Denmark: Sand, by Sana.
Czechia: Pedestal, by Aiko.
Azerbaijan: Özünlə apar, by Fahree.
Croatia: Rim Tim Tagi Dim, by Baby Lasagna.
Poland: The Tower, by Luna.
Stay up to date with all the discussio
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Making Malmö 2024 Sustainable
You don’t get long to prepare to host the Eurovision Song Contest. Once you allow time for the bidding process at one end and the time needed to start construction and rehearsals at the other, you have a handful of months to not only put on the TV show but also to sort out the Host City and build on the success of previous years.
The latter is the challenge facing Malmö. The organisers hope to make a difference in sustainable practices by ensuring Malmö 2024 and its activities are certified as
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2024 #2
We carry on looking at the sogs heading to Malmö for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. They all might be fighting for the hits, misses, and maybes, but the journey is just as important as the result. Come join us now…
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #2
with Dude Points (dudepoints.fun) and Fin Ross Russell (Island Life Productions).
Albania: Titan, by Besa.
Ukraine: Teresa & Maria, Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil.
Spain: Zorra, by Nebulossa.
San Marino: 11:11, by Megara.
Italy: La Noia,
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Malmö's Challenge Of Performing In The Round
There are several innovations in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, but one of the biggest on-screen will be the stage. No longer anchored to the auditorium’s rear, the stage’s full behemoth is being brought into the middle of Malmö Arena. With the audience on all sides and cameras capturing a 360-degree view, this year’s artists will be the first to sing at a Contest where the performers are “in the round.”
But what does it mean to perform in the round?
We approached Paul Robinson, the Arti
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2024 #1
The National Final season is behind us, Malmö is ahead of us, and in the quiet space between lies Juke Box Jury. Yes, the run is starting slightly later than previous years, but everything else stays the same. We’ll talk about all the songs over seven shows, and when we have all our hits, misses, and maybes, it’ll be time to start taking in the rehearsals!
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #1
with AJ Clay (Lockdown Transmission) and Phil Dore (Eurovision Wars).
Greece: Zari, by Marina S
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Volunteering At Malmö's Eurovision
Like many major events, the Eurovision Song Contest has a large pool of volunteers to help host it. As ambassadors for Malmö, they can contribute to the event and experience Eurovision from behind the scenes. That could involve guiding guests around town, helping dress the city for tourists, being attached to a delegation to support their time in Malmö, and countless other roles.
Johan Rönning is Eurovision 2024’s Volunteer Manager, helping recruit, coordinate, and train the volunteers for Euro
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As the Heads of Delegation Meeting passes, the submissions from our broadcasters are in, and we have a locked-in list of music for Malmö in 2024. We’ve got a few more rules as well as anew venue if you can’t make it into the arena. Let’s head into the Eurovision world…
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Vote Early, Vote Often
The final results are in, the playlist is complete, the big screen awaits, and more….
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the season continues by listening to t
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Discussing Malmö's Eurovision Changes
With today’s news about the format of the Semi Finals and the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest, Ben Robertson and Ewan Spence talk about the key points and how they will impact the performers, the production team, and the public.
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Discussing Malmö’s Eurovision Changes
Voting from the first Grand Final Song, the automatic qualifiers perform live in the Semi Finals, the Rest Of The World gets more time to vote, and more, all discussed over a coffee.
Discover
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, with Eurovision Reference Group Chair Bakel Walden
The Eurovision Song Contest’s Reference Group guides the Contest, overseeing its development and format, financing, brand awareness, and, of course, the Contest alongside the host broadcaster and the core team at the EBU.
In 2023, Dr Frank-Dieter Freiling retired as Chair after thirteen years, and Bakel Walden was voted to take his place at the head of the Reference Group. With two decades of experience in broadcasting, he is currently the Director of Development and Offering at Swiss EBU Membe
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, with Aftonbladet's Tobbe Ek
Looking around any Eurovision Song Contest press centre in the last two decades, you’ll likely spot a baseball hat with the word “Boy” written in comically large letters. Under that hat is Aftonbladet journalist Tobbe Ek.
A graduate of Stockholm University, he joined Aftonbladet in 2005. While he is now known for his entertainment reporting, many more roles, desks, and assignments led him to Melodifestivalen and Eurovision. The business of journalism has evolved since Ek left the University and
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: One Final To The Tune Of Another
This week feels like it is more about the internal selections rather than the National Finals, with just two songs from the latter and rather a lot more from the former. Let’s round them all up in this week’s NewsPod.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: One Final To The Tune Of Another
Someone tries to sing for San Marino, someone tries to sing for Spain, someone tries to sing the same song twice, and more…
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the season continues by listening to the E
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Streets, Villages, And Clubs
We’ve had our Super Saturday of song selections (and a pair of internal selections released their songs), which means the playlist for May has nearly doubled since our last pod. Let’s check in on all this week’s happenings:
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Streets, Villages, And Clubs
Postcards, planes, and the places to be in Malmö, and more…
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the season continues by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes, Google Po
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, BBC R&D's Dave Marston And Eurovision's Next Generation Audio
We talk a lot about the songs of the Eurovision Song Contest here, we look at how the Song Contest allows cultures to be shared, and how the Contest is used as a live environment for testing new broadcast technologies. It’s the latter that’s the subject of today’s Chat Over Coffee podcast.
Liverpool’s hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest was a golden opportunity for the BBC’s Research and Development team to use the live environment for one of their many projects. How does an R&D team actuall
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Travolta's Moment
It’s all about the song selections this week. Internal selections are working on their release dates, heats are ending, and National Finals are making the ultimate choice ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest. Let’s see what’s been going on across the continent:
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Travolta’s Moment
John Travolta isn’t coming back to Sanremo, Microsoft is supporting UMK, The Roop is looking to return to the Contest, and more…
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the seas
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Cracking The Cryptic Clues
The team is back from Malmö – don’t worry, we’ll go back in May – and there are a lot of results to catch up on; along with some interesting decisions by both the BBC and Liverpool on their plans for Eurovision 2024.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Cracking The Cryptic Clues
Our hoped-for hosts arrive, the BBC serves up some cryptic clues, and Norwegian televote split continues the voting discussion, and more…
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the season continues by listening t
Interviews From The Eurovision 2024 Semi Final Draw
Interviews From The Eurovision 2024 Semi Final Draw
Ewan Spence and Ben Robertson attended the Semi Final draw for Eurovision 2024 ; here, they talk over the details and importance of the result before talking to Steve Rotheram (Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region), Ebba Adielsson (Eurovision Exec Producer), and Christer Bjorkman, (Eurovision Contest Producer).
Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest ahead of May’s show by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Everyone's Off To Malmö!
Delegations are about to find out when they need to book their hotels—it’s the Semi Final Draw week! Before we get into this busy week, let’s talk about what happened in the last busy week.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Everyone’s Off To Malmö!
Bambie Thug says hello, Romania says goodbye, and some of us are off to Malmö. all that and more…
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the season continues by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes, Google Po
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Design Director Sidney Lim On Eurovision's Visual Identity
Every Eurovision Song Contest has a different look (and for a time, a different slogan…). Eurovision 2024 is no different. From badges and pens, to stickers and socks, through billboards and stadium wraparounds, and beyond, designing for the Song Contest is a huge challenge that continues right up until broadcast.
Which is why, after the announcement of 2024’s visual identity, we caught up with Bold Scandinavia’s Sidney Lim, one of the Design Directors behind the process, to have a chat over c
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: More Songs, More Results, More Eurovision
With more results coming in from across the continent, internally selected artists releasing their songs, and more potential songs being released, there’s a lot of Eurovision to get through from the last seven days.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: More Songs, More Results, More Eurovision
Finland takes Sweden, the United Kingdom takes the draw, Ukraine calls on Verka, and more…
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the season continues by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’l
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Gladiator Is Ready
We’ve had a few selections in the last month or two, but the torrent is here. Weekends packed full of songs, results, qualifiers, and victors. Let’s get busy.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Gladiator Is Ready
Our first big wave of national selection results, two new names for Malmo, someone decided to let Russell Crowe join in…, and more!
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the season continues by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes, Google P
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, With Norway's Head of Delegation Stig Karlsen
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, With Norway’s Head of Delegation Stig Karlsen
Following a run of success at Eurovision, will 2024 be Norway’s year? Ewan Spence sits down with Stig Karlsen, NRK’s Head of Delegation, to talk about Norway at the Song Contest. How much of a surprise was Alessandra’s worldwide success? Was it a difficult decision to invite Keiino and Margaret Berger back to MGP? Why is the public getting more say in the final decision? All that and more in our latest Chat over Coffee i
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Cruise Control
As the calendar ticks over 2024 we have new names to search for, new songs to listen to, and new dates for our diaries. What have we got for the weekend. Let’s find out…
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Cruise Control
Norway’s returning meme, the new stage is seen, a UK artist is very keen, and more…
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Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, With Dansk Melodi Grand Prix's Erik Struve Hansen
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, With Dansk Melodi Grand Prix’s Erik Struve Hansen
Once the holidays are over, the Eurovision Song Contest National Finals step up a gear. One of those will be Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, DR’s selection show for Denmark’s entry to Malmö 2024. Ewan Spence sat down with Erik Struve Hansen to talk about his love of Eurovision, the need to change Melodi Grand Prix, and the changing face of music at the Song Contest.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Malmo Will Look Lovely In Pastels
We have the 37 broadcasters and countries entered into Eurovision 2024 (and one asterisk) but what else has been happening in the Song Contest world? Let’s find out…
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Malmo Will Look Lovely In Pastels
Who’s going to Eurovision, what is it going to look like, where it will be, and more…
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ESC Insight Presets... Eurovision Wars: Revolutions
The first season of Phil Dore’s Eurovision Wars comes to an end with talk of revolution in the air. Samantha Ross joins Phil to talk about not just Portugal but also Belarus’ pro-democracy protests and Ukraine’s Orange and Euromaidan Revolutions, as well as the Eurovision acts who got involved.
ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Wars: Revolutions
You may have heard the story of how the Portuguese Revolution of 1974 used their Eurovision entry as a signal to start overthrowing the government. But a
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Talking About Eurovision's 2024 Entry List
The EBU has announced the 37 broadcasters confirmed for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, with one more still in negotiations. What do we make of the list, who’s in and out, and what should we all watch out for as we head to Malmö?
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Talking About Eurovision’s 2024 Entry List
Ben Robertson and Samantha Ross join Ewan Spence to talk about the 37 broadcasters confirmed for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the season cont
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Our Italian Chaos Gremlin Returns
The Junior Eurovision trophy returns to France, nobody is returning to Melodifestivalen, our Italian chaos Gremlin returns to Sanremo, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: News From Nice, Monday 27th November
Ahead of the Junior Eurovision Grand Final, the ESC Insight team (and some friends of the parish) sit down after the dress rehearsal to talk about the songs and stagings you can enjoy on Sunday’s live show.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: News From Nice, Monday 27th November
Junior Eurovision is over for another year, and once more the ESC Insight podcast gathers to talk about another French victory, the strong performances from Spain, Armenia, and the UK, and what happens next for Junior. With Ben
Eurovision Insight Podcast: News From Nice, Saturday 25th November
Ahead of the Junior Eurovision Grand Final, the ESC Insight team (and some friends of the parish) sit down after the dress rehearsal to talk about the songs and stagings you can enjoy on Sunday’s live show.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: News From Nice, Saturday 25th November
Ben Robertson is joined by Tomas Davitt (Eurovision Tom), Melanie Otto (ESC United) and Joe Bleasdale (ESC Bubble), with their impressions of the first dress rehearsal, staging surprises, and trying to call the winner.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: News From Nice, Thursday 23rd November
The wonder of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest has arrived in Nice. Joining the Contest are Ben Robertson and the ESC Insight team. Yes for one week we’re back into the hustle and bustle of three-minute songs and everything around them. In today’s podcast, Ben is joined by some friends of the parish to set the scene.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: News From Nice, Thursday 23rd November
Ben Robertson is joined by Max Doughty (That Eurovision Site), Tim Jumawan (That Eurovision Site), Daniel Strid
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Forever And Ever And Ever
With Junior Eurovision one week away everyone is travelling to Nice. That includes ESC Insight so you can expect lots of coverage of the Contest ahead of the Grand Final on November 26th. Yet the Eurovision world has been busy with more news (and songs) from across the continent. Let’s catch up on what’s been happening.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Forever And Ever And Ever
Eurovision has a forever slogan, lots of National Selection tickets are going on sale, France gives us our first song,
ESC Insight Presets... Eurovision Wars: Azerbaijan vs Armenia
Phil Dore’s Eurovision Wars continues with a look at Armenia and Azerbaijan at our Contest. Originally a Spotify exclusive we are delighted to present the series Wars to a wider audience over the next weeks and months. Join Phil as he discusses the Eurovision Song Contest’s role as a lens on society, and none more so when issues of war, dissent, and politics come to the fore.
ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Wars: Azerbaijan vs Armenia
Dr Paul Jordan (aka Dr Eurovision) joins Phil Dore to talk
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Schrödinger's Song Contest
Malta has kicked off the televised National Selection season (even if it’s going to take a month to see the results), while we have our second name for Malmö 2024 thanks to Greece. Throw in some dates, some negotiations, and a dash of Kosovan lyrics… and you have the latest podcast with all the Eurovision news.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Schrödinger’s Song Contest
Liverpool is in the green, there’s a new party for the Nordics, Estonia welcomes an Italian, and more…
Podcast mentions… Liver
ESC Insight Presets... Eurovision Wars: The Banned Song Contest
We continue to showcase Phil Dore’s Eurovision Wars – originally a Spotify exclusive we are delighted to present Eurovision Wars to a wider audience over the next weeks and months. Join Phil as he discusses the Eurovision Song Contest’s role as a lens on society, and none more so when issues of war, dissent, and politics come to the fore.
ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Wars: The Banned Song Contest
Talking about the banned songs of the Eurovision Song Contest leads into discussions of the Russ
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Loving The Long Lists
We might have already seen the name of our Eurovision winner. With artist announcements from the Maltese and Albanian broadcasters, we can start to explore the performers ahead of hearing our first Eurovision tunes in a little less than a week’s time. But that’s not all that’s been going on in the Eurovision world.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Loving The Long Lists
Dates for Albania’s Festivali i Kenges, tickets for Sweden’s Melodifestivalen, a nice longest from Malta, and more…
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ESC Insight Presets... Eurovision Wars: Russia vs Ukraine (2021-2022)
The Eurovision Song Contest cannot help but be a lens on society, and none more so when issues of war, dissent, and politics come to the fore. In 2022, Eurovision Wars was a Spotify exclusive; we are proud to welcome Phil Dore to the ESC Insight team, and we are delighted to present Eurovision Wars to a wider audience over the next weeks and months.
ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Wars: Russia vs Ukraine (2021-2022)
For the final part of the Russia vs Ukraine story, we talk about the Russian i
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Who Wants A Deadline?
In a week where the Junior Eurovision playlist is filling up, some broadcasters are extending their deadlines to get more songs in while others have sold out their rather large arenas in a single morning. Everyone’s going to make it to Malmö, right?
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Who Wants A Deadline?
Finland’s National Final is sold out, Ireland and Germany need a bit more time, France has some wings in the wings, and more…
Podcast mentions… The 400 Point Club, Liverpool Calling, Eurovision
ESC Insight Presets... Eurovision Wars: Russia vs Ukraine, Part Two
The Eurovision Song Contest cannot help but be a lens on society, and none more so when issues of war, dissent, and politics come to the fore. In 2022, Eurovision Wars was a Spotify exclusive; we are proud to welcome Phil Dore to the ESC Insight team, and we are delighted to present Eurovision Wars to a wider audience over the next weeks and months.
ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Wars: Russia vs Ukraine (2017-2021)
This is the second part of a three-part look at the geopolitical tensions betwe
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Paperwork Is In
There are a lot of dates in this week’s pod, from submission deadlines and National Final performances, through Danish events, to Swedish parties. All that and a familiar face returns to the Contest. Let’s dive into the news.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Paperwork Is In
We discuss the broadcasters who are in, thinking about attending, or have decided that 2024 is not their year. All that and more in the latest news podcast…
Podcast mentions… Liverpool Calling, Eurovision in Concert, Cop
ESC Insight Presets... Eurovision Wars: Russia vs Ukraine, Part One
Please welcome Phil Dore to the ESC Insight extended universe, as he brings the Eurovision Wars podcast to the feed.
Eurovision Wars is not a new series. During 2022 it was a Spotify exclusive, but we are proud to welcome Phil Dore to the ESC Insight team, and we are delighted to present Eurovision Wars to a wider audience over the next weeks and months.
ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Wars: Russia vs Ukraine, Part One
This is the first of a three-parter looking at how geopolitical tensions bet
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Closing And Opening Windows Of Submissions
No matter the exact date, the Eurovision Song Contest season is underway. Most broadcasters are looking for their songs and artists and are open to submissions. some have enough choice already and the chance to enter is gone. Others are still playing musical cards close to the table. It might be months away, but there’s a lot going on.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Closing And Opening Windows Of Submissions
We discuss the new season, welcome Estonia to Junior Eurovision, ask why Mustii i
Eurovision Insight Podcast: A Few Things Need To Be Said
September 1st means the new Eurovision season is upon us. And that means a chance for reflections of Eurovisions past, and hopes for Eurovisions to come. No news this week, no debate, no interview, just a microphone and a monologue.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: A Few Things Need To Be Said
A welcoming community, accepting change, and finding songs to love. Ewan Spence talks about his hopes for the upcoming musical journey to Malmo and the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
Stay on top of all the Euro
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: All Our Alloras
The Eurovision Song Contest is a rich tapestry of music and memories. We are always looking backwards and forwards as we enjoy the Contest, especially today as we remember Toto Cutugno and Patricia Bredin while watching the pieces for Malmō 2024 come together.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: All Our Alloras
The annual look at Ireland’s budget, some promising schedule news for the United Kingdom, and we remember two legends of the Song Contest.
Podcast mentions… PrePartyES.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: A Serene Spectacular Awaits
We’re up to 26 confirmed countries for the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, but what else has been happening in the Song Contest world? And what of Junior Eurovision? Let’s find out.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: A Serene Spectacular Awaits
The return of the Serene Spectacle, the TaP is turned off in the UK, Portugal discovers Sweden, and more…
Podcast mentions… Lego Eurovision, EuroTrip Podcast.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: When Can We Go To Benidorm?
We have 23 broadcasters confirmed for Malmö and Eurovision 2024, 15 for Nice and Junior Eurovision 2023, and what would happen if the jury only had thirty percent of the final score at the Song Contest. Let’s catch up on those discussions and more from the last two weeks…
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: When Can We Go To Benidorm?
What changing the jury percentage would mean, more broadcasters confirmed for Malmö 2024, and we have dates for Benidorm Fest!
Stay on top of all the Eurovision disc
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Italian Marathon
Now the dust has settled on our host city for 2024, we can look around at the rest of the Eurovision world to check on what’s been going on since we booked our Swedish hotels.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Italian Marathon
Why we’re off to Malmö, Sanremo dates confirmed, and the big ticket National Final for 2024 could be Luxembourg.
Looking for more? Maro’s Tiny Desk concert for NPR.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: We’re Off To Malmö
This afternoon SVT and the EBU announced that the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will be hosted in Malmö. From the press release:
“Malmö’s commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and innovation aligns perfectly with the spirit of the competition. Furthermore, its compact size and well-developed transport infrastructure means everyone involved in the Contest, including delegations, media, and fans will be able to navigate the city easily. Its commitment to sustainability and green initiatives also a
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Taylor’s Version
The summer is always a quiet time for the Song Contest, but planning doesn’t stop, either for our hosts SVT in Sweden or the various broadcasters across the continent. Let’s catch up on what’s going on.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Taylor’s Version
The impact of Liverpool and Eurovision 2023, looking forward to Nice, and thinking about Sweden.
Looking for more? Eurovision Ukraine on working with BBC (and Eurovoix’s summary), Eurovision Brand Impact Report, and Barcelona Eurovision Party.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: A Summer Of Swedish Planning
The summer stretches before us, but that doesn’t mean we have to be without the Eurovision Song Contest. It may not be as packed with news as May, but there’s a lot to reflect on and a lot to look forward to. You’ve read our deep dives, now let’s talk about the state of play today.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: A Summer Of Swedish Planning
Liverpool is behind us, Nice is in front of us, and Sweden awaits next year.
Looking for more? The EuroTrip Podcast, Eurovoix Predictions, EuroVersey, and
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Ukrainian Journalist Maria Romanenko
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Ukrainian Journalist Maria Romanenko
Kyiv journalist Maria Romanenko settled in the UK after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and started volunteering to organise tours around Manchester. With Liverpool hosting Eurovision 2023, she organised tours around the Song Contest’s new home for visiting Ukrainians. Ewan Spence sat down with Maria to listen to her story, the impact of her walking tours on those who have settled in the UK, and the importance of this year’s Eur
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final Daily Podcast From Liverpool, Sunday 14th May
That was the Eurovision that was. As always, so many points have been brought up by the Contest to discuss over the summer. Before that, its time for our traditional epilogue podcast recorded as the team leaves the host city behind and heads back to what some call ‘real life’.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final Daily Pod From Liverpool, Sunday 14th May
Fin Ross Russell is joined by the O.G. Insight podcast crew of Ewan Spence and Sharleen Wright to try and sum up Liverpool, a few of the song
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Saturday 13th May
It’s Eurovision day!!!
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Saturday 13th May
Fin Ross Russell is joined by John Lucas and Ben Robertson to preview the 2023 Eurovision Grand Final. They catch up on the big 5 and Ukraine, dissect the minutiae of the running order and predict a winner before Fin visits the ‘Dialogues’ exhibition at Bluecoat Arts Centre.
Today is the day! But Eurovision goes on all year round. Stay on top of all the discussions by listening to the ESC Insight pod
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Friday 12th May
The second Semi Final saw the last ten slots in the Grand Final earned by our performers. Let’s do a quick review of Thursday’s show before looking ahead to the big night.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Friday 12th May
Fin Ross Russell hosts an all-American Insight takeover as Samantha Ross and Derek Sillerud review this year’s Second Semi Final. They discuss Belgium’s top 10 prospects, Cypriot musical variety and Austria’s long-awaited return to Saturday night before Fi
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Thursday 11th May
…and we do it all again! What was one the jury show (and still is, but the jury are a backup) is over and we can preview the second Semi Final in all its glory!
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Thursday 11th May
Fin Ross Russell is joined by Eurovision Bulgaria’s Madlen Tutelian to preview Semi Final 2. They talk about Icelandic energy, Cypriot fire and neighbourly voting before Fin explores the Protect the Beats installation at Exchange Flags.
With the second Semi Finals
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Wednesday 10th May
Fin Ross Russell is joined by Ross Middleton to talk through an action-packed first Semi. They explore Croatia’s return to the Grand Final, Serbia’s status as contest trend-setters and Norway’s nervous moments. Fin also takes a pre-show trip to the Eurovillage to watch the English National Opera perform Eurovision covers with some special guests.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Tuesday 9th May
The first Semi Final’s jury rehearsal was held last night, and the first Eurovision Audience Poll was published. All that, and more, in today’s podcast from Liverpool
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Tuesday 9th May
Fin Ross Russell and John Lucas sit down to preview Semi Final 1. They discuss ESC Insight’s collaboration on this year’s inaugural Eurovision Audience Poll, the participants on tonight’s show and the Soloveiko Song Bird Trail that has taken over Liverpool.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Monday 8th May
Monday night will see the Jury Rehearsal of the first Semi Final… while the vote is 100 percent televote for the Semi Finals, in the event of any issues tonight’s jury score will be the actual score. So there’s risk and reward on offer tonight, as well as the first show with a live audience.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Monday 8th May
Fin Ross Russell is joined by Ross Middleton and Samantha Ross to talk through the unique events of the last 12 months, the changes for
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Sunday 7th May
John Lucas catches up with journalist GJ Kooijman and local Eurovision reporter AJ from The Phoenix to discuss Dutch drama, possible changes to the Semi Final format and how our surprise host city is handling its responsibilities so far…
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2023 #7
We’re getting our first look at the staging for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, but before we dive into that in the podcasts, we have one final Juke Box Jury song review podcast to go.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #7
with Ross Middleton (Pif Paf Blog) and Matthew Ker (Magiker).
Germany: Blood and Glitter, by Lord of the Lost.
Azerbaijan: Tell Me More, by TuralTuranX.
San Marino: Like An Animal, by Piqued Jacks.
Austria: Who The Hell Is Edgar, by Taya and Salena.
Portugal: Ai cora
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Germany’s Eurovision Commentator Peter Urban
As Peter Urban prepare for his 25th and final Eurovision commentary, Ewan Spence sits down to talk about his love of music, interviewing musical legends, and receiving diplomatic letters from Kazakhstan. There’s the small matter of his favourite Eurovision moments and what the Song Contest means to him.
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Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Chris Semtner, Curator of the Edgar Allan Poe Museum
Ewan Spence sits down to talk with the curator of the Edgar Allan Poe museum Chris Semtner, about the life of Poe. What is it about Poe's work that has survived through the centuries, why did he constantly struggle to earn money from his creative work, and what is the museum doing with a fragment of his coffin?
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Let The Rehearsals Begin
As the delegations head to Liverpool for their first private rehearsals, the pace of the Song Contest heats up as all eyes turn to the stage.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Let The Rehearsals Begin
The lights have been turned on, the cinemas are ready, and the rehearsals are about to begin.
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as Liverpool draws closer, by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is availab
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2023 #6
In the sixth episode of Juke Box Jury, Ewan Spence is joined by Rita El Khoury and Laura Cress to review the Eurovision songs from Moldova, Georgia, Italy, Lithuania, and Sweden.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: One Last Chance For Eurovision Tickets
It’s all rather quiet… but with a final round of ticket sales due on Monday there’s one last chance to get into the Arena.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: One Last Ticket To Liverpool’s Ride
The final music video is here, Norway chases Italy, a few more tickets are going on sale, and more… Let’s catch up on all the Song Contest news from the last seven days.
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as Liverpool draws closer, by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2023 #5
In the fifth episode of Juke Box, AJ Clay and Alice Beverton-Palmer join Ewan Spence to review the songs from Belgium, Croatia, Romania, Switzerland, Albania, and The United Kingdom.
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Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Anthony J Brown And The Lyrics Of Blood And Glitter
Ewan Spence sits down with Anthony J Brown, one of the songwriters behind 'Blood and Glitter'. How did he start writing music, how does the collaboration work, and what does it mean to be part of the Song Contest?
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Final Previews
We know a bit more about the postcards, the Semi Final interval acts, and the Eurovision Village. Let’s catch up on all the Song Contest news in the latest podcast.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2023 #4
In Juke Box Jury’s fourth episode of 2023, Ewan Spence is joined by Samantha Ross and Novympia’s Nova to review the songs from Estonia, Israel, Armenia, Norway, and Slovenia.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Reset The Beatles Clock!
Stage construction has begun, Sweden has solved a problem, Junior Eurovision’s host city has been announced, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2023 #3
Our third Juke Box Jury show for Liverpool sees Ewan Spence joined by Monty Moncrieff and Novympia's Olympia to review the songs from Australia, Poland, Greece, Czechia, and Finland.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Follow The Birds
EuroFest cultural events are confirmed, Italy cuts it down to three minutes, Norway has a new look, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2023 #2
In the second Juke Box jury podcast of 2023, Ewan Spence is joined by Scott Reid and Ariadne Griffin to review the songs from Cyprus, Denmark, Ireland, Lativa, France, and Ukraine
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Vue Is Lovely
The big news is the announcement of the Semi Final running order, we’ll touch on it during this Insight News pod, but check out our recent Chat Over Coffee pod for more thoughts. Song reviews are heading to Juke Box Jury, the first episode has been posted. What else has been happening this week? Listen in to find out!
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Vue Is Lovely
The Semi Final running order is confirmed, Israel’s pre-party confirmed, UK cinemas open up for the Song Contest, an
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2023 #1
It's time for 2023's 'hit, miss, or maybe' as Juke Box Jury returns. In our first episode, Matt Baker and Dude Points join Ewan Spence to judge the five Eurovision songs from Spain, Iceland, Malta, The Netherlands, and Serbia.
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Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Why The Running Order Is Important
Ben Robertson joins Ewan Spence to talk about today’s announcement of the Eurovision Semi Final running order. Why is it important, what needs to be considered, and can it really boost a song’s qualification chances?
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Thirty Seven
We have our 37 songs, the Preview Concerts confirm more guests, more Liverpool projects announced, and more in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Poe, Poe, Poe
Edgar writes a song, Mae writes a song, everyone in Portugal's National Final writes a song, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Tickets, Tickets, Tickets!
We have news on ticket sales, the power of Loreen, the Eurofest arts projects in Liverpool, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Our ‘Fab More’ Hosts For Liverpool
We have our Fab Four And More hosting team for Liverpool, another little train for the Contest, the return of Loreen, and more in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: It’s Time For Super Scoreboard
This week, a quieter Saturday night, tickets not on sale and tickets sold out, Sanremo is finally over for another year, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Is Sanremo Still Running?
Yes Sanremo is still running, viewing figures are up and down, UK towns might be having Eurovision parties, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Stage Is Set
This week, someone steps up from winning Junior Eurovision, we find out what’s happening in Liverpool, you find out when your favourite country is singing, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Our Contest Needs More Ravens
This week’s disqualifications, those who escaped disqualification, strange Scottish words, a dash of poetry, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Gustaph Leaves His Hat On
Some famous Sanremo guests, more names we know in Moldova, one special homage to Peanuts, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Is This The Running Order You Expected?
An unexpected Hurricane, an expected running order, the National Final song releases continue, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: A New Year, A New Number One
More names and dates are announced for the National Final season, first details on the Semi Final draw, the ESC250 results, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: OGAE UK’s Early Liverpool Plans
Ewan Spence sits down with OGAE UK’s Alasdair Rendall to talk about the official fan club’s plans for Liverpool 2023. Where is the Euroclub going to be, how much planning is involved, and why Liverpool is such a supportive city. All that and more in the latest Chat Over Coffee podcast.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Taking The Train To Liverpool
Ukraine and Albania select their songs. more music for us to listen, the backstage staff get a namecheck, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Let The Nationals Begin
With two National Finals in the next week, we’re picking up momentum as we head towards Liverpool and the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Catch up on all the news in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final Discussion From Yerevan, Sunday 11th December 2022
In our final podcast from Yerevan, Ben Robertson is joined by Neil Farron (Eurovoix) and Benoît Blaszczyk (Vivre FM) to talk about the Junior Eurovision 2022 show, the results, and what comes next.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Discussions From Yerevan, Friday 9th December 2022
Ben Robertson is joined by Iván Trejo (ESC Plus ES) and Arnur Nurakhmetov (Jevision.kz) to talk about Spain and Kazakhstan at Junior Eurovision, a look at some of the big rehearsals, and how countries get the public vote out, in the latest discussion podcast from Yerevan.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Discussions From Yerevan, Thursday 8th December 2022
Ben sits down with some of the Eurovision community members and a podcast microphone to talk about Junior Eurovision in general, Yerevan 2022 in particular, and the competitive landscape that our 16 acts and broadcasters find themselves facing.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: …And Then The Robots Arrived
We’re getting robots! New music from Ukraine! Updated formats! All that and more in the latest Insight news podcast.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Getting The Vote Out
It’s been a busy week for looking over the rule-book and working out the implications, but there’s been more happening in the Eurovision world than the Semi Finals moving to a pure televote basis. Here’s your weekly look at the Song Contest action
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Getting The Vote Out
Talking about the new Semi Final voting rules, the Rest of the World gets a vote, and big names are announced for Junior Eurovision.
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the season buil
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Get Your Junior Eurovision Tickets!
A quiet week in the Eurovision world? Maybe for those looking away from Twitter, but for others there’s a bundle of new songs to listen to, tickets to buy, and trips to plan.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Get Your Junior Eurovision Tickets!
The Eurovision flock picks up some Grammy nominations, JESC tickets go on sale, and (perhaps) we have our first songs of the season.
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the season builds up by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll fin
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Yerevan Needs One More Song
We’re waiting on the final musical pieces for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022, namely Armenia’s song and Ukraine’s video. We’re slowly building up the National Final entry list for Eurovision 2023 as well, even with the spectre of a higher entry fee for the broadcasters. Let’s catch up on the week’s news.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Yerevan Needs One More Song
One song left to fill the Junior Eurovision roster, more National Final names announced, and there’s something new for Ben
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Euro Village Has A New Home
The Euro Village has its new home, the hunt for postcards begins, National Final entry lists are confirmed, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Organising Barcelona’s Eurovision Party
This Eurovision season will be the first where the preview parties (as well as the Contest itself) will be free from many of the restrictions put in place during the coronavirus pandemic. For the team at the Barcelona Eurovision Party, launched during the pandemic, this opens up new challenges for the youngest preview party on the block.
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Organising Barcelona’s Eurovision Party
Ewan Spence sits down with Oriol Serra and Oliver Gau to talk about Barcelona’s Eurovision
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: The BFI and Eurovision 1962 With Gordon Roxburgh
As part of the British Film Institute’s (BFI) season celebrating 100 years of the BBC, this past weekend saw a number of events around the Eurovision Song Contest, including a panel discussion on the changing face of the Contest, an extended set of clips and moments from broadcasters archives, and a reconstruction of the 1962 Eurovision Song Contest from Luxembourg. Ahead of the event, Ewan Spence talked with Gordon Roxburgh about the history of the Song Contest, discovering the new audio of Lu
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Step Forward Performer Number Two
This week saw our broadcaster/country list for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 confirmed… we’ll have 37 competitive entries take to the stage in Liverpool from May 9th.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Liverpool Won’t Be Full Forever
We have our confirmed entry list, National Final tickets go on sale, and our second performer for Eurovision 2023 is revealed.
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions as the season heats up by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show in iT
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Liverpool Won’t Be Full Forever
Liverpool 2023 is full for the moment, Lugano is back in the picture, we can start planning a trip to Amsterdam, and more in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Chat Over Coffee Podcast: We Have Our Host City!
We have our host city for 2023. As the Eurovision Song Contest settles into its new home in the UK, Ewan Spence and John Lucas sit down to talk about the race to host, what to expect, and what happens next in a Chat Over (Instant) Coffee podcast.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Sixteen Will Go To Yerevan
We have a confirmed list for Junior Eurovision, a superfinal for Eurovision 2023 hosting, and some old favourites return, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Chat Over Coffee From The Archive: Steps and Eurobeat Moldova
Back to 2016 in this week, as we head into both the Eurovision archive and the Edinburgh Fringe archive to talk ‘Eurobeat Moldova’ with a dash of Steps.
In 2007, ‘Eurobeat: Almost Eurovision‘ has one of the surprise hits at the Edinburgh Festival (winning ‘Best Musical’), went on to have a successful West End run, and has been touring ever since. The creative team behind the original show returned with a sequel – ‘Eurobeat Moldova‘ – and were hoping to break the Eurovision fans’ rule of thumb t
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: And The Submissions Carry On
With the new season underway, submission windows are opening and closing all across Europe, the British Film Institute celebrates the Song Contest, and Finland’s UMK has a record-breaking record, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Chat Over Coffee From The Archive: ORF’s Gregor Barcal
Once more we head into the ESC insight archives.
This week, Ewan Spence introduces an interview with Gregor Barcal. Recorded in 2015, Barcal was the Creative Producer and Script Writer of the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest. Ewan spent an hour with one of the driving forces behind that year’s show to find out more about his career, how a Eurovision broadcast is created, and if there were any rhyming couplets planned
Eurovision Insight Podcast: In-Depth With Creative Producer Gregor Barcal
Gregor B
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Submissions Everywhere But Not A Song Yet Sung
Other countries might be used to the media supporting Eurovision, but with the ongoing coverage of the Host City bidding process for Eurovision 2023, and a “Tune For The Weekend” for Sam Ryder’s new release ‘Somebody‘, the UK Eurovisiom community is giddy with engagement.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Somebody, Somewhere, and Seven
The new Eurovision season has started, submission windows have opened everywhere, and the BBC is heading to Junior Eurovision.
Stay on top of all the Eurovision d
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee From The Archive: Bill Martin
Another coffee from this archives this week. Recorded in 2017 at the Edinburgh Fringe, Ewan Spence speaks to UK songwriter Bill Martin.
Bill Martin’s musical career stretches over fifty years, from his first taste of success with Adam Faith to his upcoming collaborations with artists including Celine Dion. For ESC Insight readers, two of his biggest hits are going to be instantly recognisable (Sandie Shaw’s ‘Puppet On A String‘, and Cliff Richard’s ‘Congratulations‘).
Ewan caught up with Bill t
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Somebody, Somewhere, and Seven
Other countries might be used to the media supporting Eurovision, but with the ongoing coverage of the Host City bidding process for Eurovision 2023, and a “Tune For The Weekend” for Sam Ryder’s new release ‘Somebody‘, the UK Eurovisiom community is giddy with engagement.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Somebody, Somewhere, and Seven
We have our seven shortlisted host cities, the UK Media still love Sam Ryder as he launches his new single, we have more confirmed performers for Junior Eurovisio
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee From The Archive: Kenneth McKellar
Once more into the podcast archives, as Radio Six International's Tony Currie has a chat over coffee with the UK's 1966 entrant Kenneth McKellar.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Send Your Bids To The BBC
With the United Kingdom’s hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 confirmed, the next step of this process can begin… but that’s not the only news from the last fortnight in the world of the Song Contest.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Send Your Bids To The BBC
Eurovision is coming to the United Kingdom, more broadcasters confirm their attendance, Brand Eurovision’s strength, and more…
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions this summer by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Music Producer Greig Watts
Greig Watts sits down with Ewan Spence in our latest podcast to talk about songwriting, producing, and the thrill of the Eurovision Song Contest. We talk about how the role of the music producer has changed over the years, the creativity in a song camp, and a shared love of Duran Duran.
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Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: The United Kingdom Is Hosting Eurovision 2023
It’s been a busy day in Eurovision circles, with the announcement that yes, the BBC will be hosting the 2023 Contest somewhere in the UK. Ukrainian elements will feature heavily in the show, the host city tendering process is under way, and the machinery of putting on a large-scale international event is starting up.
There’s a lot to talk about… anyone up for a Chat Over Instant Coffee?
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: The United Kingdom Is Hosting Eurovision 2023
With confirmation from the EBU tha
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Let’s Book Benidorm
Get your diaries out, we have some dates for January and February shows!
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Let’s Book Benidorm
The Spanish selection grows, Eurovision heads to Latin America, we have our first performer for Eurovision 2023, and more…
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Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Second Cherry’s Monty Moncrieff
Before we find our Eurovision winner in May each year, there are a lot of songs that enter the various National Finals, are submitted to broadcasters around the world, are auditioned by performers, and take whatever route they can to be considered for Eurovision. Second Cherry’s Monty Moncrieff and Insight’s Ewan Spence sit down to chat over coffee about the joys of National Final songs that never make it to the Big Show.
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Second Cherry’s Monty Moncrieff
Friend of th
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Don’t Forget The Song Contest Over The Summer
It might be quiet, but it’s not a silent summer for the Song Contest.
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Don’t Forget The Song Contest Over The Summer
A new Eurovision Queen for Spotify, more broadcasters ready for ESC 2023, we have some National Selection songs for Junior Eurovision, and more…
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions this 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 ha
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee From The Archive: Conchita
One of the most recognisable performers at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 was Austria's Conchita Wurst. Let's head into the archives and go back to April 2014, as Ewan meets Conchita before Eurovision victory rewarded us with a legend.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: We Know Where We’re Not Going
We’re not going to Ukraine, we are going to the ‘Live On Tape’ songs, we have our first performer for Junior Eurovision, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast.
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Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Dean Vuletic
It was looking like it was going to be a quiet day in the Eurovision world. With the news that the European Broadcasting Union has come to the conclusion that next year’s Song Contest will not be held in Ukraine and has approached the BBC to see if it can host, there’s a sudden burst of public interest in the Song Contest.
We’ll get to all that in next week’s News Podcast when things have calmed down a bit the options might be a little clearer. This week we’ve taken a step back into the history
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: A Summer Of Song Awaits
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: A Summer Of Song Awaits
The Summer months see our favourite acts going on the road, the start of the Junior Eurovision selections, and a welcome return of the Lego Eurovision project.
Stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions this 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.
The post Eurovis
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Euro Bruno
Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Euro Bruno
There’s more to being a Eurovision fan than correcting the official result, but that’s Euro Bruno for you! Ewan sites down with Bruno to talk about Eurovision life as a Portuguese fan, comfy music, changes to the jury system. and that spreadsheet from 2019.
Follow Euro Bruno on Twitter, @euro_bruno.
A note to our supporters:
This podcast is an ‘early access’ podcast for our supporters. You get to listen now, everyone else gets to listen via the main ESC
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Echoes Of Turin
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Echoes Of Turin
We look back at Turin 2022, look forward to the 2023 Contest, and Junior Eurovision is on the horizon.
As the summer months stretch out before us, stay on top of all the Eurovision discussions 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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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final Podcast From Turin
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final Podcast From Turin
As the dust settles and the Eurovision community recovers at home, Ewan Spence is joined by John Lucas and Ben Robertson to look back at Turin and the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
With Ewan Spence, John Lucas, and Ben Robertson.
The EBU’s statement on the irregular voting patterns, which was released after we recorded this podcast, can be found here.
As the summer months stretch out before us, stay on top of all the Eurovision discussio
Eurovision Insight Podcast: The Grand Final Backstage Interviews From Turin
How does Eurovision compare to the American Song Contest? What is it like to wait 3 years to sing on the stage? How do you prepare a country for three minutes? And how does the picture get from the stage to your screen? Ewan Spence goes backstage for a final round of interviews from some not-so-familiar faces.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Saturday 14th May
There’s so much to look out for as Saturday of Eurovision week finally comes around. We talk through everything you need to keep your eyes on for tonight’s show.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Saturday 14th May
With hours to go before the Grand Final, Fin Ross and John discuss what to look out for as the 2022 Eurovision season reaches its final climax.
With Fin Ross Russell and John Lucas
With the Semi Finals upon us, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by l
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Friday 13th May
Our line-up for Saturday night’s Grand Final is complete. We discuss all the qualifiers from an action-packed Second Semi-Final
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Friday 13th May
Fin Ross and John are joined by Natalia Anderson to dissect the final ten qualifiers, and get some initial thoughts on Saturday’s Grand Final.
With Fin Ross Russell, John Lucas and Natalia Anderson.
With the Semi Finals upon us, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the ES
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Thursday 12th May
Eighteen songs take to the stage. Eighteen songs will leave, but only ten will return on Saturday. Let’s preview tonight’s show.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Thursday 12th May
It’s the day of the second Semi Final, so Fin Ross and John are previewing this evening’s songs, why every song will qualify, and the chances of a Big 5 victory.
With Fin Ross Russell and John Lucas.
With the Semi Finals upon us, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to the
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Wednesday 11th May
Ten songs go forward to Saturday night’s Grand Final, seven songs will stay in our hearts. Let’s look back at the first Semi Final.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Wednesday 11th May
Fin Ross and John have had an emotional moment in the arena, they talk through the first ten Semi Final qualifiers, and have thoughts on the Contest’s future.
With Fin Ross Russell and John Lucas.
With the Semi Finals upon us, stay up to date with all the Eurovision discussions by listening to th
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Tuesday 10th May
As we move into the last few days of the season, the Semi Finals are about to start and we are keeping score. Let’s take a moment to recap where we are before the excitement climbs to the highest heights.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Tuesday 10th May
Fin Ross and John take us through life in the Eurovision Press Centre, the excitement in the venue, and preview the first Semi Final.
With Fin Ross Russell and John Lucas.
With the Semi Finals upon us, stay up to date with all
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Monday 9th May
As we move into the last few days of the season, the Semi Finals are about to start and we are keeping score. Let’s take a moment to recap where we are before the excitement climbs to the highest heights.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Monday 9th May
What happened over the last week, some sightseeing around Turin, and what we are looking forward to over the next few days.
With Fin Ross Russell and John Lucas.
With the Semi Finals upon us, stay up to date with all the Eurovis
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Interviews From Turin 2022, Sunday 8th May
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Saturday 7th May
Elaine O’Neill meets the performers taking to the stage in Turin for Eurovision 2022 to find out what they were doing before the Song Contest called, and what’s planned after the Grand Final.
With Citi Zeni, Reddi, Stefan, Alvan and Ahez, Andrea, Jérémie Makiese, Rosa Linn, We Are Domi, Lumix feat. Pia Maria, Zdob și Zdub and Advahov Brothers, Mia Dimšić, Sam Ryder, and Subwoolfer.
With the live shows about to start, stay up to
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Saturday 7th May
After an eventful day of Big 5 rehearsals, John Lucas and Ben Robertson take a walk around the Turin Eurovision Village to reflect on the state of play as we head into the final week…
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Saturday 7th May
Our daily update direct from Turin, in which John Lucas and Ben Robertson explore this year’s Eurovision Village and discuss the very real possibility of a UK or Spanish victory…
With John Lucas and Ben Robertson
With the rehearsals under way, sta
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Friday 6th May
As the second round of Semi final rehearsals draw to a close, John Lucas is joined in the Turin Press Centre by Mike Jones (Aussievision) and Micael O’Kane (Eurovision Hub) live at the Turin Press Centre to discuss the Irish bounce-back, Australia’s heartfelt staging, the EBU’s latest statement on online abuse and more…
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Thursday 4th May
Our daily update direct from Turin, in which we reflect on the final batch of Semi Final rehearsals and refle
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Thursday 5th May
The Press Centre (both digital and physical) has opened in Turin, and the Eurovision community prepares to see more of this years acts during rehearsals week. John Lucas is joined by Derek Sillerud (12 Points from America) and León (Mako.co.il) live at the Turin Press Centre to discuss closed rehearsals, a weekend in San Marino, how the artists navigate online backlash and more.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Thursday 4th May
Our first update direct from Turin, in which we b
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Wednesday 4th May
The Press Centre (both digital and physical) has opened in Turin, and the Eurovision community prepares to see more of this years acts during rehearsals week. Fin Ross Russell is joined by Ewan Spence to look back over the first few days on the Italian ground.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Turin, Wednesday 4th May
Eurovision’s first rehearsals are over, the ever changing Contest is discussed, and something something Kinetic Sun something.
With Fin Ross Russell, and Ewan Spence.
Wi
Eurovision Chat over Coffee: Iceland’s Head of Delegation Felix Bergsson
Eurovision Chat over Coffee: Iceland’s Head of Delegation Felix Bergsson
Iceland’s Head of Delegation Felix Bergsson sits down with Ewan Spence to talk about his love of Eurovision, its importance to public service broadcasting, and the guiding light it shines over all of us.
More from Iceland at Eurovision on RUV.is.
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The Eurovision Question Podcast: The National Language
The Eurovision Question Podcast: The National Language
In this episode of The Question, the panel discuss the benefits and drawbacks of performing in singers’ native language. What makes us fall in love with songs we don’t understand? Could the show producers do more to make these songs accessible? Is there scope to bring back the native language rule?
Follow our panel members online…
Alexandru Mic on YouTube.
Natalia Anderson and TunefulTV on YouTube.
Stay up to date with all the discussions,
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2022 #8
Another year of Juke Box Jury comes to an end… which means we’re all off to Turin an this year’s Eurovision Song Contest!
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #8
with Ross Middleton and Donna Sluggett.
Denmark: The Show, by Reddi.
Malta: I Am What I Am, Emma Muscat.
Italy: Brividi, by Mahmood and Blanco.
San Marino: Stripper, by Achille Lauro.
Austria: Halo, by Lumix feat. Pia Maria.
Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as the ESC Insight team heads to Turin and the
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Number 4 And The Letter K
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Number 4 And The Letter K
Canada is calling, the fan votes are in, and Turin goes 4K. Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team bring you the latest news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as we focus on Turin 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 y
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2022 #7
Before the votes and points in Turin, this year’s Eurovision songs are looking for their hits, misses, and maybes.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #7
with Elaine O’Neill and Fin Ross Russell
Belgium: Miss You, by Jérémie Makiese.
Ukraine: Stefania, by Kalush Orchestra.
Montenegro: Breathe, by Vladana.
France: Fulenn, by Alvan & Ahez.
Moldova: Trenulețul, by Zdob și Zdub and Frații Advahov.
Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as we make the final preparations fo
Eurovision Coffee Podcast: Marco Filipponi and FantaEurovision
Eurovision Coffee Podcast: Marco Filipponi and FantaEurovision
Marco Filipponi joins Ewan Spence to talk about the massive success of the Fantasy Football-esque FantaSanremo and FantaEurovison contests. From Game of Thrones and Achille Lauro to whistling and Subwoolfer, why has it caught the imagination of our community?
Enter FantaEurovision here.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Living The High Life
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Living The High Life
A cavalcade of Turin band, Eurovision is flying so high, a welcome late arrival to the Song Contest ball, and more! Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team bring you the latest news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as the preview season continues with ESC Insight. You’ll find the show in iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We have a regu
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2022 #6
The hits, misses, and maybes are ready for another five songs heading to Turin 2022 for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #6
with John Lucas and Natalia Anderson.
Slovenia: Disko, by LPS.
Serbia: In corpore sano, by Konstrakta.
Bulgaria: Intention, by Intelligent Music Project.
Latvia: Eat Your Salad, by Citi Zēni.
Norway: Give That Wolf a Banana, by Subwoolfer.
Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as we get ready to travel to
Eurovision Coffee Podcast: Mr Gerbear And His Sorter
Eurovision Coffee Podcast: Mr Gerbear And His Sorter
Gerry “Mr Gerbear” Avelino, along with his eponymous song sorter, sits down with Ewan Spence to talk about comparing Eurovision songs, the attraction to the Song Contest, the power of linguistics, and more.
Find the Gerbear Sorter via Gerry’s Twitter here.
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Stay up to date with all the discussions
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Tik Tok O’Clock
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Tik Tok O’Clock
A key change of Euroclubs, tickets go on sale, dates for Junior Eurovision 2022, and more! Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team bring you the latest news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as the preview season continues 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
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2022 #5
Five more songs for the judges to get their ears into ahead of the hits, misses, and maybes.
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #5
with Ross Middleton and Ellie Chalkley
Finland: Jezebel, by The Rasmus.
Armenia: Snap, by Rosa Linn.
Ireland: That’s Rich, by Brooke.
Netherlands: De Diepte, by S10.
Germany: Rockstars, by Malik Harris.
Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as we get ready to travel to Turin for Eurovision 2022 with ESC Insight. You’ll find the show in i
The Eurovision Question Podcast: Future First Victories
The Eurovision Question Podcast: Future First Victories
In this episode of The Question, the panel take out their crystal balls to decide which country who has yet to taste Eurovision victory will be the next to break their duck. Is it the country with momentum? Is it the country with a defined style? Or is it just pure luck?
Follow our panel members online…
Alexandru Mic on YouTube.
Natalia Anderson and TunefulTV on YouTube.
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Eurovision Insight News Podcast: We’re Off To Yerevan
Eurovision Insight News Podcast: We’re Off To Yerevan
A key change of Euroclubs, tickets go on sale, dates for Junior Eurovision 2022, and more! Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team bring you the latest news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2022 #4
Another five songs in front of the judges this week for lots of discussions and opinions, by al means continue the hits, misses, and maybes, in toe comments!
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #4
with Matthew Ker and Scott Reid.
Portugal: Saudade, Saudade, by Maro.
Israel: I.M., by Michael Ben-David
Azerbaijan: Fade To Black, by Nadir Rustamli.
United Kingdom: Space Man, by Sam Ryder.
Spain: SloMo, by Chanel.
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