ESC United: Eurovision Know-It-Alls Podcast

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Join Matt and Adam as they share the latest news about the Eurovision Song Contest and discuss current events, rumors and controversies. This is a great resource for any fan or those who want to learn more about the contest.

Matt Friedrichs


    • Jun 30, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from ESC United: Eurovision Know-It-Alls Podcast

    Kosovo's participation unlikely and what are the best Borderline Qualifiers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 59:39


    The EBU has voted on a measure that will make Kosovo's participation less likely. And who are the best Borderline Qualifiers and Non-Qualifiers?

    Where are we going for Eurovision, Host Discussion & JESC 2019 Update | Podcast Ep 1 - June 23rd,

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 47:29


    The first Podcast of the Eurovision 2020 season. Matt is rehashing last week's ESC news and shares his thoughts.

    Israel's Hosting Situation Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 15:36


    A few more details have emerged when it comes to Israel hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. Are we going to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv next year?

    Israel's Hosting Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 15:51


    Is Israel going to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2019? It appears that there are multiple hurdles that they need to overcome first. 

    The host, Czech Republic and France's Destination Eurovision

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2018 70:07


    In today’s ESC United Know-it-Alls podcast, Matt, Zach and Efe discuss several topics including the hosts, the six songs in the Czech's National Final as well as Frances Destination Eurovision. 

    Eurovision 2017 is so three weeks ago

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 33:31


    In today’s ESC United Know-it-Alls podcast, Matt is recapping his experience in Kyiv and then talks 2018.   

    The NeverEnding Story of Russia and Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2017 63:51


    In today’s ESC United Know-it-Alls podcast, the ESC United team is sharin their thoughts on Yulia Samoylova's ban from entering Ukraine.  The situation is quite sticky and emotions run high on all sides. Matt and Zack are reviewing the facts that are known to us and share their thoughts on what's happening between Russia and Ukraine at the 2017 Eurovision Cong Contest to be held in Kyiv. We understand that there is a healthy amount of subjectivity and our intent is to be very respectful towards all parties involved. But if there is any blame to be given, who is responsible for the situation that we are all finding ourselves in? 

    Slovenia, Denmark, Latvia and Ukraine - Your Favorites announced

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2017 26:42


    In this podcast, we are going to announce our readers' favorites in Slovenia, Denmark, Ukraine and Latvia. It's going to be a busy weekend with 5 Grand Finals and an additional six Semi Shows. Who will receive the official ESC United endorsement? The results are in and this is how you have voted. 

    Malta: What is our favorite song?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2017 72:46


    In this podcast, the ESC United team is reviewing and dissecting the 16 songs from the Maltese National Final. Who will end up on top? The panel and our readers ranked the songs and one of them is going to receive our endorsement.

    Spain: What is our favorite song?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2017 33:56


    In this episode, the Spanish songs are being reviewed and judged by our readers and the ESC United team. We will also rank them and crown a winner. In addition, there are some bad news as far as the sale of Eurovision tickets are concerned. 

    Celebrate Diversity: New Slogan and Review of the Swiss Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2017 65:57


    In this podcast, the ESC Panel is reviewing the six entries from Switzerland "Die Entscheidungsshow" and rank them accordingly. This also includes our reader's poll results. In addition, the EBU and NTU revealed the slogan and Logo for this year's contest.

    Finland: National Final Song Review and Ranking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2017 66:44


    In this podcast, the ESC United Panel is reviewing and Ranking the ten entries from UMK, the National selection in Finland and rank them accordingly.

    United Kingdom: Song Review and Brexit talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2017 78:47


    In this podcast, the ESC United Panel is reviewing and Ranking all six entries in the National selection for United Kingdom and rank them accordingly. We are also discussing Brexit and if the UK's decision to leave the European Union could have an impact as far as Eurovision is concerned.

    Review: Georgia National Final - Song Review and Ranking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2017 99:00


    In this podcast, the ESC United Panel is reviewing and Ranking all 25 entries in the National selection for Georgia. In addition to Matt, Zach and Calvin's vote, the reader of ESC United also voted for their favorites. Find out who ended up on top.

    Review: Belarus National Final - Song Review and Ranking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2017 66:56


    In this podcast, the ESC United Panel is reviewing and Ranking all 13 entries in the National selection for Belarus. In addition to Matt, Zach and Calvin's vote, the reader of ESC United also voted for their favorites. Find out who ended up on top.

    Demy for Greece and more Heat action from Hungary and Lithuania

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2017 18:45


    Demy is going to represent Greece in Kiev, Hungary and Lithuania both have had elimination rounds happening this week and more National Finals are coming up this week.

    Ireland's act, Host city controversies and a new ESC United

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2016 17:38


    Russian army choir - Eurovision 2009 interval act - loses 64 members in plane crash tragedy. Albania chooses Lindita and her song "Botë". Armenia selects Artsvik for Eurovision after marathon national selection. Eurovision in Concert tickets will go on sale very soon.  

    Dissecting the New Eurovision voting system

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2016 38:24


    The EBU & Swedish Broadcaster SVT have announced that for the first time in over 40 years, there are going to be changes made to the voting system that we all hold so dear. We give you a quick breakdown and then respond to your comments and answer your questions.

    Austria, Denmark and Switzerland have chosen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2016 31:55


    It was a busy week in Eurovision land. Several countries have chosen their entries and a lot of Semi Finals happened this week as well. Austria, Denmark and Switzerland all have a song for Stockholm. Then the following countries are a little closer to picking their entry: Sweden, Hungary, Finland, Ukraine, Iceland and Lithuania.

    Four Semi Finals and two more Heats, the busy Eurovision Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2016 28:19


    In this Podcast, we are showing you which songs have qualified from their respective Semis or Heats. We included snippets to give you a teaser, make sure to check them out online. The following countries broadcasted a show:   1. Sweden 2. Finland 3. Iceland 4. Ukraine 5. Hungary 6. Lithuania

    Nicky Byrne for Ireland, Serhat for San Marino and Oscar news

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2016 48:58


    In this Podcast, Matt, Sadie and Jake are discussing the following topics:   - Nicky Byrne for Ireland - Serhat for San Marino - EBU & Poland drama but they're still in - Celine Dion's husband and brother pass away - German NF participants revealed - Belgian NF taking place tonight - ESC Winner at the Oscars

    Is it Nicky Byrne for Ireland, Slovenia is back with EMA and the Danish songs have leaked

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2016 55:05


    In this Podcast, Matt, Sadie and Jake are discussing the following topics:   - Nicky Byrne (Westlife) for Ireland?!? - First Lithuian show, results and details - Slovenia is back with EMA 2016 and some familiar names - San Marino will announce the artists soon - Eurovision venues announced, what to do when you're in Stockholm - Serbia artists rumors continue - Ukraine will probably have a NF - Danish songs leaked......again

    Eurovision Know-It-Alls: Eneda Tarifa for Albania, the British NF and the Maltese entries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2016 71:47


    In this Podcast, Matt, Sadie and Jake are discussing the Albananian entry. We have more information on the National Final situation in the United Kingdom and the Maltese broadcasters has published the 20 songs in the running. More returning artist popping up everywhere, who are they? Is there a chance that Delta Goodrem is going to represent Australia?

    Eurovision Know-It-Alls: SVT picks the host and wants to change Eurovision a bit more

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2015 51:16


    In this Podcast, Matt, Sadie and Jake are discussing the Georgian artist chosen. In addition, SVT announced the hosts for Eurovision 2016 and wants to change the voting section of the show. What could it be? More returning artist popping up everywhere, what are their chances of making the cut?

    Eurovision Know-It-Alls: Switzerland NF Songs Review, Sergey Lazarev for Russia and somebody else lost their job at the EBU

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2015 47:24


    In this Podcast, Matt, Sadie and Jake are going to introduce all 6 songs in the National Final for Switzerland and share their thoughts. In addition, Sergey Lazarev was internally chosen by the broadcaster to represent Russia in Eurovision 2016. Sladislav Yakovlev was fired by the EBU, this is the second person to get axed from the team.

    Eurovision Know-It-Alls: Belarus NF Songs Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2015 24:04


    In this Podcast, Matt is going to introduce all 10 songs in the National Final for Belarus and provides some commentary.

    43 countries in Stockholm and should we be worried about Terroris attacks at Eurovision - Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2015 58:59


    Today's topics: - Australia at Eurovision, Good or Bad Idea? - 43 countries in Stockholm - Kaliopi back to Eurovision for FYR Macedonia - Bosnia & Herzegovina has chosen their act - Should we worry about Terrorism in Eurovision? - How effective is it to send a famous singer to the contest?

    Why Turkey left the contest and more EBU drama on the way - Eurovision Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2015 51:05


    We are joined by Robert (Lupus) discussing the latest news and updates. Today's topics: - Turkey is out...again....why? - Minus One and Thomas G:SON for Cyprus, good or bad idea? - The EBU scandal and transparency - Should you watch all the National Finals online?  

    Lebanon in Eurovision and somebody at the EBU was fired - ESC United Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2015 43:44


    We are joined by Roman (RomanfromRussia) discussing the latest news and updates. Today's topics: - Lebanon in Eurovision?!? - Somebody at the EBU was fired, what happened? - Belarus is making changes to their National Final - 100% televote - Foreign singers and songwriters, thumbs up or down? - Hungary is back with Al Dal

    Iveta for Armenia and Politics in Eurovision - ESC United Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2015 39:10


    Today's topics: - Iveta Mukuchyan for Armenia - Poland Internal Song Selection - Lithuania and the elaborate Selection Process - Three Melodifestivalen particpants leaked?!? - Sietse Bakker stepping down - Politics in Eurovision

    ESC United Podcast - Portugal and Herzegvoina out, Australia maybe in? And what's with all the Booing these days

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2015 31:01


      Matt and Adam are talking about The Eurovision Song Contest. Today they are joined by member Calvin. Today's topics include:   - Portugal withdraws - Bosnia & Herzegovina may not take part, eiher - Australia joining Junior Eurovision - Is Booing at Eurovision okay? - The future of the contest  

    ESC United Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2015 30:22


    Matt and Adam are talking about The Eurovision Song Contest including   - The Montenegrin act - Italy taking the Contest seriously at last - The United Kingdom having a National Final - Should the EBU change the current score system - Host Rumors

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