How geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine spilt over into the Eurovision Song Contest. In the first episode of Eurovision Wars, Phil Dore is joined by Dr Jamie Halliwell and Julie Hasseris to talk about the countries' respective Eurovision campaigns. The post ESC Insight Presets… Eurovision Wars: Russia vs Ukraine, Part One appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

ESC Insight News podcast. We discuss the new season, welcome Estonia to Junior Eurovision, ask why Mustii is a great pick for the Song Contest. and more... (photo: YLE.fi / eurovision.tv) The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Closing And Opening Windows Of Submissions appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

A welcoming community, accepting change, and finding songs to love. Ewan Spence takes to the podcast to talk about his hopes for the upcoming musical journey to Malmo and the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: A Few Things Need To Be Said appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

The annual look at Ireland's budget, some promising schedule news for the United Kingdom, we remember two legends of the Song Contest, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast. The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: All Our Alloras appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

The return of the Serene Spectacle, the TaP is turned off in the UK, Portugal discovers Sweden, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast. The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: A Serene Spectacular Awaits appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

What changing the jury percentage would mean, more broadcasters confirmed for Malmö 2024, we have dates for Benidorm Fest, and more in the latest Insight news podcast. The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: When Can We Go To Benidorm? appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

Why we’re off to Malmö, Sanremo dates confirmed, the big ticket National Final for 2024 could be Luxembourg, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast. The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: The Italian Marathon appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

Samantha Ross and Ben Robertson join Ewan Spence in our latest podcast to talk about out host city for Eurovision 2024. Why are we going to Malmo, what will it bring to the Contest, and what are we hoping for? The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: We’re Off To Malmö appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

Looking back at the impact of Eurovision, two more Swedish songs, SVT prepares for a shorter Contest, and more, in the latest Insight News podcast. The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Taylor’s Version appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

Liverpool is behind us, Nice is in front of us, Sweden awaits next year, and more in the latest Insight News podcast with Ewan Spence. The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: A Summer Of Swedish Planning appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

Ewan Spence sat down with Ukrainian journalist Maria Romanenko to listen to her story, the impact of her walking tours around Liverpool, and the importance of Eurovision to Ukraine. The post Eurovision Chat Over Coffee: Ukrainian Journalist Maria Romanenko appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

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 songs, and what made Eurovision 2023 one of the best. The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final Daily Podcast From Liverpool, Sunday 14th May appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

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. The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Saturday 13th May appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

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 Fin visits the ‘Sound of Freedom’ installation at Tempest Hey. The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Friday 12th May appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

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. The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Thursday 11th May appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

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. The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Wednesday 10th May appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

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. The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Tuesday 9th May appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

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 this year’s competition and the spell-binding Izyum to Liverpool installation at Liverpool Cathedral. The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Monday 8th May appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

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… The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Liverpool, Sunday 7th May appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.

In our final episode of Juke Box Jury, Matthew Ker and Ross Middleton join Ewan Spence to review the Eurovision songs from Germany, Azerbaijan, San Marino, Austria, and Portugal. The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury 2023 #7 appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast.