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Wind Machine Podcast

Danie Tregonning & Mark Perkinswindmachinepodcast.com
Wind Machine Podcast's hosts provide commentary and critique of Eurovision songs from 1960 to the present. Incorporating a mix of pop-culture, music, history, geography and politics.
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Episodes

Episode 104 – “1964: Missing Pieces, A Protest, and She Was Too Young But Also Old Enough”

In this episode, we chat about host city of Copenhagen, the host of 1964, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1964, 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 1964 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Man gewöhnt sich so schnell an das Schöne – Nora Nova (Germany) Jij bent mijn leven – Anneke Grönloh (Netherlands) Sangen om dig – Bjørn Tidmand (Denmark) Spiral – Arne Be...

Aug 06, 20251 hr 28 min

Episode 103 – “1967: Podcrawl!, Oh Vienna, and The Barefooted Mistress of Puppets”

Welcome to Episode 103 for our regular listeners, and a big hello to those joining us as part of the Eurovision Podcrawl. This is episode 2 of the ‘crawl where a whole bunch of ESC podcasters chat about the first time a country hosted the contest. More information about the podcrawl can be found below! In this episode, we chat about host city of Vienna, the host of 1967, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1967, the interval act, European and Australian news, what was happening in enter...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 20 min

WMP Supplemental 15: We Went to Basel Switzerland… And What The Hell Just Happened Indeed – Our 2025 Debrief

Eurovision 2025. Another year of delights and dramas! We asked our listeners via our socials to give us topics to talk about, and we answered! Please keep in mind, these are just our opinions. And beware – we have kept the swears in! Song played: Wasted Love – JJ (Austria) We’ll be back to regular programming with Episode 103 – 1967 very soon. And Last Five YouTube series starts soon with Cyprus over at https://www.youtube.com/@windmachineproductions so make sure to subscribe! The Pod Crawl star...

Jun 15, 20251 hr 27 min

WMP Supplemental 14: Eurovision 2025 – Basel. Bankruptcy. Bastu.

Eurovision 2025 is coming faster than Erika Vikman on a giant microphone stand. So, grab your Milkshake (Man not included), Poison Cake , and/or Espresso Macchiato , and join Danie and Mark as they serve up their thoughts about all 37 songs of this year AND play their Top 10 based on a Jury of Two. Songs discussed: Zjerm – Shkodra Elektronike (Albania) Survivor – PARG (Armenia) Milkshake Man – Go-Jo (Australia) Wasted Love – JJ (Austria) Run with U – Mamagama (Azerbaijan) Strobe Lights – Red Seb...

Apr 26, 20252 hr 27 min

Episode 102 – “1969: Surrealism, Girl Power, and A Day The Singing Poet Goes Bang”

In this episode, we chat about host city of Madrid, the host of 1969, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1969, 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 1969 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Due grosse lacrime bianche – Iva Zanicchi (Italy) Judy, min vän – Tommy Körberg (Sweden) Primaballerina – Siw Malmkvist (Germany) The Wages of Love – Muriel Day...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 25 min

Episode 101 – “1962: The Brownlow, Electricity, and A First Love”

We’re back! And Welcome to The Sixties at Eurovision! In this episode, we chat about host city of Luxembourg City, the host of 1962, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1962, 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 1962 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Ton nom – Fud Leclerc (Belgium) Le Retour – Jean Philippe (Switzerland) Tipi-tii – Marion Rung (F...

Mar 04, 20251 hr 21 min

Episode 100 – “1977: Postponements, Tatooine, and The Bird And The Child…ren”

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our listeners! In this episode, we chat about host city of London, the host of 1977, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1977, 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 1977 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Boom Boom Boomerang – Schmetterlinge (Austria) De mallemolen – Heddy Lester (Netherlands) Lapponia – Mo...

Dec 24, 20241 hr 37 min

Episode 99 – “1976: Bouquets, Judgement, and He Was Only 26?”

In this episode, we chat about host city of The Hague, the hosts of 1976, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1976, 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 1976 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Sing, Sang, Song – Les Humphries Singers (Germany) Pump Pump – Fredi and The Friends (Finland) When – Red Hurley (Ireland) The Party’s Over – Sandra Reemer ...

Nov 12, 20241 hr 24 min

Episode 98 – “1974: Briiiighton, Wombledon, and Finally Facing Our (Spotify) Waterloo”

In this episode, we chat about host city of Brighton, the host of 1974, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1974, 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 1974 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: The First Day of Love – Anne-Karine and the Bendik Singers (Norway) Die Sommermelodie – Cindy and Bert (Germany) Keep Me Warm – Carita (Finland) Canta y sé fe...

Oct 14, 20241 hr 38 min

Episode 97 – “1970: A Spanish Footballer Who Can Sing A Bit, Boycotts, and Won With Everything”

In this episode, we chat about host city of Amsterdam, the host of 1970, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1970, 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 1970 based on a jury of two. Songs Include (either in full or part): Je suis tombé du ciel – David Alexandre Winter (Luxembourg) Pridi, dala ti bom cvet – Eva Sršen (Yugoslavia) Occhi di ragazza – Gian...

Aug 25, 20241 hr 30 min

Episode 96 – “1971: Sweet Sixteen, A Top Three, and A Rare Win”

We’re finally back to Eurovision in the 1970s! In this episode, we chat about host city of Dublin, the host of 1971, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1971, 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 1971 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Tvoj dječak je tužan – Krunoslav Slabinac (Yugoslavia) Pomme, pomme, pomme – Monique Melsen (Luxembourgh) One Day...

Jul 14, 20241 hr 27 min

WMP Supplemental 13: Eurovision 2024: A Contest For The History Books (For Probably The Wrong Reasons)

Eurovision 2024. Well. It was a time. We asked our listeners via our socials to give us topics to talk about, and we answered as best as we could. We hate having to say this, but as always here at WMP: these are our thoughts, and our opinions. 2024 was definitely an experience. You’re going to hear a lot of stories, these are just ours. And for the first (and maybe only time), we recorded the podcast for YouTube, you can either listen OR watch here: https://youtu.be/dmcWm9n8tAc Song played: The ...

May 26, 20241 hr 44 min

WMP Supplemental 12: United By Music For a Divided Fandom – Our Probably Unhelpful Guide to Eurovision 2024

Eurovision 2024 is just around the corner and we are as mentally prepared as we can be in a very difficult time for the fandom. Join Danie and Mark as they share their thoughts about all 37 songs Eurovision 2024 and play their Top 10 based on a Jury of two. Songs discussed: Titan – Besa (Albania) Jako – Ladaniva (Armenia) One Milkali (One Blood) – Electric Fields (Australia) W e Will Rave – Kaleen (Austria) Özünlə apar – Fahree feat. Ilkin Dovlatov (Azerbaijan) Before the Party’s Over – Mustii (...

Apr 24, 20242 hr 44 min

Episode 95 – “1975: Portraiture, New Scores, and Ding Dong The Dutch Are Calling”

In this episode, we chat about host city of Stockholm, the host of 1975, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1975, 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 1975 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Ein Lied kann eine Brücke sein – Joy Flemming (Germany) Gelukkig zijn – Ann Christy (Belgium) At Ve’Ani – Shlomo Artzi (Israel) That’s What Friends Are For –...

Mar 30, 20241 hr 34 min

Episode 94 – “1973: The Muppets, Nestling Swallows, and We Recognise You”

In this episode, we chat about host city of Luxembourg, the host of 1973, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1973, 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 1973 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Baby Baby – Nicole and Hugo (Belgium) Gori vatra – Zdravko Čolić (Yugosalvia) Chi sarà con te – Massimo Ranieri (Italy) Do I Dream – Maxi (Ireland) Junger T...

Mar 01, 20241 hr 32 min

Episode 93 – “1978: The Lift, Lazy Susan Orchestra, and Alphabet Games”

In this episode, we chat about host city of Paris, the hosts of 1978, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1978, 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 1978 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Dai li dou – Gemini (Portugal) Boom Boom – Mabel (Denmark) Det blir alltid värre framåt natten – Björn Skifs (Sweden) ‘t Is OK – Harmony (Netherlands) The Bad O...

Feb 03, 20241 hr 22 min

Episode 92 – “1979: Concentric Circles, Stereotypes, and Glittering Suspenders”

In this episode, we chat about host city of Jerusalem, the hosts of 1979, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1979, 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 1979 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Satellit – Ted Gärdestad (Sweden) J’ai déjà vu ça dans tes yeux – Jeane Manson (Luxembourg) Colorado – Xandra Group (Netherlands) Oliver – Anita Skorgan (No...

Dec 29, 20231 hr 33 min

Episode 91 – “1972: Juries Of Two, Scotland The Brave, and A Greek Winner For A Grand Dutchy”

Welcome to Eurovision in the 1970s! In our first episode of Season Five, we chat about host city of Edinburgh, the host of 1972, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1972, 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 1972 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Ceol an Ghrá – Sandie Jones (Ireland) Småting – Grethe Kausland & Benny Borg (Norway) Härliga som...

Dec 09, 20231 hr 31 min

Episode 90 – “1983: Channel 0/28, Triplicate, and The Gift Of Performing Last”

In our last episode of Season Four, we chat about host city of Munich, the host of 1983, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1983, 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 1983 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Rendez-vous – Pas de Deux (Belgium) Fantasiaa – Ami Aspelund (Finland) Do Re Mi – Jahn Teigen (Norway) Hurricane – Westend (Austria) I’m Neve...

Oct 13, 20231 hr 31 min

Episode 89 – “1981: A Welcome To Cyprus, An Annoyed Mr Naef, and Velcro Skirts”

In this episode, we chat about host city of Dublin, the host of 1981, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1981, 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 1981 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Playback – Carlos Paião (Portugal) Reggae O.K. – Riki Sorsa (Finland) Lejla – Seid Memić Vajta (Yugoslavia) Krøller eller ej – Tommy Seebach & Debbie Camero...

Sep 08, 20231 hr 29 min

Episode 88 – “1985: Underpants, Repeat Offenders, and A Swinging Winner”

In this episode, we chat about host city of Gothenburg, the host of 1985, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1985, 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 1985 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Didai didai dai – MFÖ (Türkiye) Sku’ du spørg’ fra no’en – Hot Eyes (Denmark) Eläköön elämä – Sonja Lumme (Finland) Kinder dieser Welt – Gary Lux (Austria) ...

Aug 08, 20231 hr 35 min

Episode 87 – “1986: Fortress Of Solitude, 7 Kilos Of Dress, and She’s Only 13!”

We’re back to the 1980s of Eurovision, finally! In this episode, we chat about host city of Bergen, the host of 1986, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1986, 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 1986 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Européennes – Cocktail Chic (France) Alles heeft ritme – Frizzle Sizzle (The Netherlands) Romeo – Ketil Stokkan ...

Jul 02, 20231 hr 27 min

WMP Supplemental 11: Our Long Farewell to Liverpool

Join Danie and Mark as they say goodbye to the 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contet held in Liverpool, UK. We chat about the city, the contest, all the weird and wonderful things that happen being on the ground, and answer some listener questions! If you want to only hear about what we thought of the Eurovision 2023 results, you can skip ahead to around the 40 minute mark. Also if you want to check out that interview with Theodor Andrei, go here: https://youtu.be/Zfk_ucKzOPk (in Romanian w...

Jun 07, 20231 hr 19 min

WMP Supplemental 10: Our Rather Ridiculous Guide To The Songs of Eurovision 2023, Please Don’t Hate Us

Our tenth supplemental! Wow, a bit of a milestone! Also our BIGGEST episode yet! Join Danie and Mark as they share their thoughts about all 37 songs Eurovision 2023 and play their Top 10 based on a Jury of two! Songs Include (either in full or part): Duje – Albina and Familja Kelmendi (Albania) Future Lover – Brunette (Armenia) Promise – Voyager (Australia) Who the Hell Is Edgar? – Teya and Salena (Austria) Tell Me More – TuralTuranX (Azerbaijan) Because Of You – Gustaph (Belgium) Mama ŠČ! – Let...

Apr 28, 20231 hr 53 min

Episode 86 – “1988: Tron, Shoulder Pads, and That Winning Canadian”

In this episode, we chat about host city of Dublin (again!), the hosts of 1988, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1988, 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 1988 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Sufi – MFÖ (Turkey) Stad i ljus – Tommy Körberg (Sweden) La chica que yo quiero (Made in Spain) – La Década (Spain) Shangri-La – Gerard Joling (The Ne...

Apr 14, 20231 hr 27 min

Episode 85 – “1982: Yorkshire Water, Sixty One Points, and A Little Peace”

In this episode, we chat about host city (town?) Harrogate, the host of 1982, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1982, 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 1982 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Nuku pommiin – Kojo (Finland) Video-video – Brixx (Denmark) Bem bom – Doce (Portugal) Sonntag – Mess (Austria) Dag efter dag – Chips (Sweden) One Step F...

Mar 02, 20231 hr 25 min

Episode 84 – “1984: Teenagers, Similar Staging, and Golden Shoes”

In this episode, we chat about host city Luxembourg, the host of 1984, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1984, 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 1984 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Ciao, amore – Vlado and Isolda (Yugoslavia) Ik hou van jou – Maribelle (The Netherlands) Aufrecht geh’n – Mary Roos (Germany) Hengaillaan – Kirka (Finland) Lov...

Feb 05, 20231 hr 33 min

Episode 83 – “1987: Feuding Broadcasters, Casablaca, and That Bloke From Frankston Again”

Happy Johnny Logan New Year, everybody! In this episode, we chat about host city Brussels, the host of 1987, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1987, 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 1987 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Amour, amour – Plastic Bertrand (Luxembourg) Only the Light – Rikki (United Kingdom) Soldiers of Love – Liliane Saint-Pie...

Jan 15, 20231 hr 33 min

Episode 82 – “1980: A Volunteer, A Tight Budget, and That Bloke From Frankston”

Merry Johnny Logan Christmas, everyone! In this episode, we chat about host city The Hague, the host of (and the rest) of 1980, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1980, 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 1980 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Bitaqat Hub – Samira Said (Morocco) Euro-Vision – Telex (Belgium) Sámiid ædnan – Sverre Kjelsberg and ...

Dec 15, 20221 hr 23 min

Episode 81 – “1989: Neons, Cheese, and Rocked By 7 Points”

WELCOME TO SEASON FOUR! In this episode, we chat about host city Lausanne, the two hosts of 1989, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1989, 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 1989 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Bana Bana – Pan (Turkey) Venners nærhet – Britt Synnøve Johansen (Norway) Conquistador – Da Vinci (Portugal) La dolce vita – Anneli ...

Nov 25, 20221 hr 24 min
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