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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.

ESC Insight: Eurovision Song Contest Podcast Ewan Spence

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    • 4.8 • 86 Ratings

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 Chat Over Coffee: Malmö's Challenge Of Performing In The Round

    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 Artistic Director of the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough. The theatre company was the first in Britain to perform 'in the round, championing a new wave of theatre presentations.



    What impact does working in the round have on both the actors and the audience? Where can you take the acting process when you know not everyone will see it?  And how could it change what we see on-screen in May at this year's Eurovision Song Contest?

    • 28 min
    Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2024 #1

    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 Satti.

    Cyprus: Liar, by Silia Kapsis .

    Moldova: In the Middle, by Natalia Barbu.

    Belgium: Before the Party’s Over, by Mustii.

    Estonia: (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi, by 5miinust and Puuluup.

    Stay up to date with all the discussions, news, and reviews as we get ready to travel to 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 have a regular email newsletter which you can sign up to here., and you can support us on Patreon here.

    • 47 min
    Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Volunteering At Malmö’s Eurovision

    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 Eurovision’s arrival in May. On a recent trip to Malmö, he talked to ESC Insight’s Ewan Spence about this key part of the Song Contest.

    Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, with Eurovision Volunteer Manager Johan Rönning

    Johan Rönning sits down with Ewan Spence to talk about volunteering at the Eurovision Song Contest, why they are an important part of the event, the difference Eurovision will make to Malmö, and more…

    This interview was recorded in late January, 2024.

    Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest ahead of May’s show by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter, which you can sign up for here.

    • 16 min
    Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Vote Early, Vote Often

    Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Vote Early, Vote Often

    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 the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter, which you can sign up for here.

    • 13 min
    Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, Discussing Malmö’s Eurovision Changes

    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 more about the Eurovision Song Contest ahead of May’s show by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter, which you can sign up for here.

    • 37 min
    Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, with Eurovision Reference Group Chair Bakel Walden

    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 Member SSR SRG.

    The Reference Group is one of the less visible parts of the management of the Song Contest, but one that has a significant say in the course of our Contest. On a recent trip to Malmö, Ewan Spence sat down with Bakel to talk about the role of the Reference Group, his television career, and how he sees Eurovision evolving over the next few years.

    Eurovision Chat Over Coffee, with Eurovision Reference Group Chair Bakel Walden

    Bakel Walden, Chair of the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group, sits down with Ewan Spence to talk about the role of the Reference Group, his career in Television, his hopes for the Song Contest, and more…

    This interview was recorded in late January, 2024.

    Discover more about the Eurovision Song Contest ahead of May’s show by listening to the ESC Insight podcasts. You’ll find the show on iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. A direct RSS feed is available. We also have a regular email newsletter, which you can sign up for here.

    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
86 Ratings

86 Ratings

David_Allwood ,

Made my commutes!!

I just want to thank you ALL for every single episode you have given us for 2021 Eurovision. It’s my first year listening and I’ve loved it. I listened to every episode and loved them. Can’t wait for next year x

Deucer95 ,

The best ESC podcast bar none

Love this podcast. Ewan and the team are knowledgeable and fun. The daily shows on the ground make you feel like you’re there with them and Juke Box Jury never fails to entertain, with a great range of guests. In-depth interviews with heads of delegations are also great insights.

NoahlovesEU ,

Almost the best

Not my absolute favorite Eurovision podcast but ESC is great for keeping up to date with all the latest news, especially during national finals season. Slightly more serious than Aussievision or Wiwibloggs but still essential listening.

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