ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

Ewan Spence
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ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast Podcast

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.

  1. 20 MAY

    Eurovision Insight Podcast: Celebrating 1001 Podcasts

    To celebrate ESC Insight’s 1000th podcast, Ewan Spence invites Rob Lilley-Jones from The Eurotrip Podcast to talk about reaching a landmark number of podcasts, the history of the ESC Insight podcast, memories of the Song Contest, and some tough questions on favourite songs and moments. Join Ewan Spence and the ESC Insight team as they continue to bring you the latest news and analysis from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.

    47 min

  2. 12 MAY

    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. Join the ESC Insight team in Malmö as we bring you the latest news from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.

    17 min

  3. 11 MAY

    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 year’s competition.

    27 min

  4. 10 MAY

    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.

    27 min

  5. 9 MAY

    Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Thursday 8th 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.

    26 min

  6. 9 MAY

    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 change throughout the rehearsal period? And how do you build a career designing the biggest musical events in the world?

    34 min

  7. 8 MAY

    Eurovision Insight Podcast: Meet The Artists, Eurovision in Concert (Part 2)

    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.

    26 min

  8. 8 MAY

    Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Malmö, Wednesday 7th 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 trajectory and the buzz around Ireland before reflecting on some surprise non-qualifiers and accidentally finding Nemo.

    27 min
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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.

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