Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/episode-54-2004-turkish-pride-technical-issues-and-wild-dancing.m4a In this episode, we chat about Istanbul, the two hosts of 2004, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2004 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval act, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments of the contest, the voting, and play our top 10 of 2004 based on a...
Apr 28, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/wmp-supplemental-eurovision-2019-preview.m4a Danie and Mark trawl through all 41 +1 songs entered into this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and play their top 10, based on jury of two. Song include in Eurovision alphabetical order Ktheju Tokes – Jonida Maliqi (Albania) Walking Out – Srbuk (Armenia) Limits – Paenda (Austria) Zero Gravity – Kate Miller- Heidke (Australia) Truth – Chingiz (Azerbaijan) Wake Up – Eli...
Apr 19, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/episode-53-love-love-peace-peace.m4a In this episode, we chat about Stockholm, the two hosts of 2016, the postcards, the controversies and returning artists, the fashion at Eurovision 2016 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval act, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments of the contest, the voting, and play our top 10 of 2016 based on a jury of...
Apr 07, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 52 – Boos, Beards and Boobs In this episode, we chat about Copenhagen, the three hosts of 2014, the amazing postcards, the controversies and returning artists, the fashion at Eurovision 2014 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval act, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments of the contest, the voting, and play our top 10 of 2014 based on a jury of two! Songs Include: No Prejudice – Pollaponk (I...
Mar 04, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/episode-51-2002-1.m4a Welcome to Season Two! Glad to have you with us! In this season, Danie and Mark explore the Eurovision Song Contest by Contests from 2000 to now. New Season, New Format, Same Old Them! In this episode, we chat about Tallinn Estonia, the hosts of 2002, the postcards, the controversies and returning artists, the fashion at Eurovision 2002, the interval act, European and Australian news, what...
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 50 – Congratulations, We Have Arrived! In this episode, Danie and Mark wrap up Season One of Wind Machine Podcast, chat about Season Two, and roll tape on some of their bloopers from over the years. ** Some of the blooper footage does include some coarse language and adult themes, so listener discretion is advised. ** Merry Christmas to all our listeners, and please join us for Episode 51 – “2002” coming January 2019! Legal and Licencing Notice: “We at Wind Ma...
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 49 – Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda’s Part 2 In this episode, Danie and Mark continue to take a trip into the Time Tunnel to see which songs Coulda Shoulda or Woulda made the country episodes if the Yoda Beanie Of Doom picked a different order. Songs Include (full or in part): I Won’t Break – Julia Samoylova (2018) Matter Of Time – Sennek (2018) Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente – Ermal Mata & Fabrizio Moro (2018) Who We Are – Jessika and Jenifer Brening (2018) Lost And ...
Nov 25, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 48 – Coulda Shoulda Woulda’s Part 1 In this episode, Danie and Mark get in the TARDIS and travel back to 2016/2017 to see what songs Coulda Shoulda or Woulda made the country episodes if the Yoda Beanie Of Doom picked a different order based on the Jury Of Two. Songs Include (full or in part): I Can’t Go On – Robin Bengtsson (2017) Dance You Off – Benjamin Ingrosso (2018) Line – Triana Park (2017) Funny Girl – Laura Rizzotto (2018) Blackbird – Norma John (2017...
Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 47 – Lithuanian Graffiti In this episode, Danie and Mark explore the last country out of the Yoda Beanie Of Doom – Lithuania!! We can’t believe it either! For the last time, we do our regular wrap up of history, geography, and politics, murder Lithuanian language, and play our top five based on a jury of two! Songs Include: This Time – Monika Linkyte and Vaidas Baumila (2015) Something – Andruis Pojavis (2013) Eastern European Funk – In Culto (2010) When We’re...
Oct 21, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 46 – Captain Espania Civil War In this episode, Danie and Mark explore the last of the Big Five countries of Eurovision: Spain! And this is a long episode because of the country’s extensive history, massive politics, and intriguing religion. They also, naturally, play their favourite songs from 2000 to now based on the infamous jury of two. Songs Include: Say Yay! – Barei (2016) La Noche Es Para Mi – Soraya (2009) Amanecer – Edurne (2015) Bloody Mary – Las Ket...
Sep 23, 2018•1 hr 28 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 45 – To Belarus With Love In this episode, Danie and Mark explore Belarus! They talk about the history with Russia and Lithuania, with all the name changes too, the geography, the politics, and focus on their top 5 songs from the country! Songs Include: Time – Uzari and Maimuna (2015) We Are The Heroes – LiteSound (2012) Cheesecake – TEO (2014) Story Of My Life – NAVIBAND (2017) Work Your Magic – Dmitry Koldun (2007) …They also chat about carb free diets, Sand...
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 44 – Montenegro The Next Generation In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to Montenegro and explore the history with Yugoslavia and the country’s multiple attempts at independence, the geography, politics, and share their favourite Eurovision songs based on the jury of two. Songs Include: The Real Thing – Highway (2016) Ajde Kroci – Stevan Faddy (2007) Igranka – Who See (2013) Space – Slavko Kalezic (2017) Just Get Out Of My Life – Andrea Dernirovic (2009) …T...
Aug 10, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 43 – Iceland Discovery In this episode, Danie and Mark explore the geography, politics, and history of Iceland. They also try really hard to pronounce Icelandic! Like really, really hard. Also, they share their top 5 songs based on the jury of two. Songs Include: This Is My Life – Euroband (2008) Paper – Svala (2017) Tell Me!– August and Telma (2000) Hear Them Calling – Greta Salome (2016) Is It True? – Yohanna (2009) …They also chat about Indiana Jones and Te...
Jul 22, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 42 – The Hitchhikers Guide to Moldova In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to the mystical land of Epic Sax Guy – Moldova. They explore its history with Romania and the former Soviet Union; the geography and climate; and how Moldovan Eurovision acts are like a strange family tree. Songs Include: My Lucky Day – DoReDos (2018) So Lucky – Zdob Si Zdub (2011) I Want Your Love – Eduard Romanyuta (2015) Lautar – Pasha Parfeny (2012) Hey Mamma – Sunstroke Project (...
Jul 08, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 41 – The Swiss Redemption In this episode, Danie and Mark journey to Switzerland and discuss the history, politics, and neutrality of the country. This is one of Mark’s favourite Eurovision countries so getting a top 5 was hard work. This episode also means we have been doing this for two years! Songs Include: Unbreakable – Sinplus (2012) Vampires Are Alive – DJ BoBo (2007) Stones – ZiBBZ (2018) Apollo – Timebelle (2017) Hunter Of Stars – SEBalter (2014) …They...
Jun 24, 2018•1 hr 23 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 40 – The Maltese Falcon In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to Malta and explore the history with the UK (and why the geography made Malta important in war), the language, religion of the region, and chat about their favourite songs based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Taboo – Christabelle (2018) This Is The Night – Kurt Calleja (2012) Coming Home – Firelight (2014) What If We – Chiara (2009) 7th Wonder – Ira Losco (2002) …They also chat about Post Eurovi...
Jun 03, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Listen to the episode here: WMP Supplemental – Eurovision 2018 Debrief Danie and Mark have a chat about Eurovision 2018. They talk about how Australia voted, who voted for Australia, and how WMP predicted the jury winner! They also chat about their three happy and sad surprises of this year, their most improved entries from the CD and rehearsals, and the songs they will continue to listen to well after the contest. We also touch on the big controversies on 2018! Salvador dissing Netta, the stage...
May 14, 2018•45 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 39 – All Quiet on the German Front In this episode, Danie and Mark trek to Germany, one of the Eurovision Big 5 countries! They explore the history, geography and climate, politics, and play their top 5 songs from 2000 to now based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Is It Right – Elaiza (2014) Black Smoke – Ann-Sophie (2015) Miss Kiss Kiss Bang – Alex Swings Oscar Sings! (2009) Standing Still – Roman Lob (2012) Satellite – Lena (2010) …They also chat about YouTu...
May 06, 2018•1 hr 22 min
Listen to the episode here: Eurovision 2018 Preview Danie and Mark trawl through all 43 songs entered into this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and play their top 10, based on jury of two. Song include in alphabetical order by title (spoilers): . . . . . Bones – Equinox Lie To Me – Mikolas Josef Light Me Up – Gromee feat Lukas Meijer Mercy – Madame Monsieur Monsters – Saara Aalto Nobody By You – Cezar Sampson Stones – ZIBBZ Toy – Netta When We’re Old – Ieva Zasimauskaite You Let Me Walk Alone – M...
Apr 25, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 38 – Odds & Sods In this episode, Danie and Mark explore their Odds and Sods of Eurovision: Slovakia, Monaco, and Australia. They talk about each country’s history, politics, geography, and play their top two songs from each, based on a jury of two. We would also like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as our booth is on their land. Since this is a MASSIVE EPISODE, you can break up the episode into smaller pieces at these points: Slovakia – 2:40, Monaco ...
Apr 15, 2018•1 hr 42 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 37 – Guardians of Estonia In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to the mystical land of Estonia, home of Koit Toome’s facial expressions! They explore the history (oh hai Russia, Sweden, and Germany), politics, geography, and pick their top 5 songs from 2000 to now. Songs Include: Verona – Koit Toome and Laura (2017) Rockefeller Street – Getter Jaani (2011) Play – Juri Pootsmann (2016) Goodbye To Yesterday – Elina Born & Stig Rasta (2015) Everybody – Tane...
Apr 01, 2018•1 hr 21 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 36 – Eire Force One HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY! In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to The Republic of Ireland. They explore the massive history of the region, the role of the Catholic Church, politics and the IRA, geography, and share their favourite Irish Eurovision songs from 2000 to now. Songs Include: Only Love Survives – Ryan Dolan (2013) Sunlight – Nicky Byrne (2016) Heartbeat – Can-Linn feat. Kasey Smith (2014) Waterline – Jedward (2012) We’ve Got The W...
Mar 16, 2018•1 hr 18 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 35 – Hungary with a Vengeance In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to Hungary (hello Fleur!) and explore the rich history, geography, religion, and politics, while they share their top 5 Hungarian Eurovision songs from 2000 to now. CONTENT WARNING : This episode contains theme of violence/family violence/domestic violence. Songs Include: What About My Dreams? – Kati Wolf (2011) Pioneer – Freddie (2016) Sound Of Our Hearts – Compact Disco (2012) Origo – Joci ...
Mar 11, 2018•1 hr 22 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 34 – Missing in Turkey In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to Turkey, who haven’t returned to Eurovision since 2012. They explore the history, religion, the issues with Cyprus and Armenia, geography, and politics of the country. They also try really really hard with Turkish pronunciation. Songs Include: Love Me Back – Can Bonomo (2012) For Real – Athena (2004) Dum Tek Tek – Hadise (2009) We Could Be The Same – maNga (2010) Every Way That I Can – Sertab Eren...
Feb 24, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 33 – Adventures in Slovenia In their first episode 2018, Danie and Mark travel to Slovenia and explore the history of the country including the time as Yugoslavia, geography, politics, and how Slovenia is full of beautiful women. Songs Include: Here For You – Maraaya (2015) Round And Round – Tinkara Kovac (2014) Vrag Naj Vzame – Rebeka Dremelj (2008) Blue And Red – Manuella (2016) Energy – Nusa Derenda (2001) …They also chat about their trip to the USA, Star T...
Feb 05, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 32 – Bulgarian Dawn In their last episode for 2017, Danie and Mark travel to Bulgaria, and explore the history, geography, politics, and the jury of two play their favourite top five. Songs Include: DJ, Take Me Away – Deep Zone & Balthzar (2008) If Love Was A Crime – Poli Genova (2016) Samo Shampioni – Elitsa & Stoyan (2013) Love Unlimited – Sofi Marinova (2012) Beautiful Mess – Kristian Kostov (2017) …They also chat about the meme Ken Lee , the differ...
Dec 23, 2017•1 hr 15 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 31 – Romanian Holiday In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to Transylvania… well, Romania. They explore the history with Moldova, the language, the politics, and the geography of the country, plus their top five Romanian in Eurovision from 2000 to now. Songs Include: Yodel It! – Ilinca feat. Alex Florea (2017) Change – Hotel FM (2011) It’s My Life – Cezar (2013) Miracle – Paula Seling & Ovi (2014) Playing With Fire – Paula Seling & Ovi (2010) …They a...
Dec 03, 2017•1 hr 21 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 30 – The Portuguese Legacy Danie and Mark travel to Portugal and explore the history of the region, language, geography, Portugal in Eurovision, and try really hard to get Portuguese right. Songs Include: Quero Ser Tua – Suzy (2014) Coisas De Nada – NonStop (2006) Ha Um Mar Que Nos Separa – Leonor Andrade (2015) Todas As Ruas Do Amor – Flor-De-Lis (2009) Amar Pelos Dois – Salvador Sobral (2017) …They also chat about Nandos, Simpsons vs Futurama, Bardot, Scanda...
Nov 12, 2017•1 hr 18 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 29 – March of the Ukranians Danie and Mark travel to Ukraine, the host of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. They explore the history, Crimea, politics, geography, and Ukraine’s role and successes in Eurovision. Songs Include: Be My Guest – Gaitana (2012) Shady Lady – Ani Lorak (2008) Tick Tock – Mariya Yaremchuk (2014) Dancing Lasha Tumbai – Verka Serduchka (2007) Wild Dances – Ruslana (2004) …They also chat about fake news, Epic Sax Guy, The Wiggles , Blue...
Oct 22, 2017•1 hr 23 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 28 – Czechmate! Danie and Mark explore one half of the former Czechoslovakia: Czech Republic! They explore the history, geography, and politics of this very interesting country. Plus, as always, their entries in Eurovision. Songs Include: Mala Dama – Kabat (2007) My Turn – Martina Barta (2017) Aven Romale – Gipsy.cz (2009) Hope Never Dies – Marta Jandova & Vaclav Noid Barta (2015) I Stand – Gabriela Guncikova (2016) …They also chat about International Podc...
Oct 08, 2017•1 hr 10 min
