Listen to the episode here: Episode 27 – Get Him To The Greek Danie and Mark hop into the Wind Machine Podcast Machine and travel to Greece… and if you thought our attempts at French were bad, get a load of our Greek pronunciation! We’re so sorry, BUT we still explore the huge history, geography, politics of the country, and Greece’s involvement in Eurovision. Songs Include: Aphrodisiac – Eleftheria Eletheriou (2012) This Is Love – Demy (2017) Rise Up – Freaky Fortune feat. RiskyKid (2014) Alcoh...
Sep 24, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 26 – The French Connection Danie and Mark stutter and stumble over the French language (we’re so sorry!), while exploring the history, geography, politics, and France’s role in Eurovision as a Top 5 country. Songs Include: Allez Olla Ole – Jessy Matador (2010) Moustache – Twin Twin (2014) Echo (You And I) – Anggun (2012) L’Enfer Et Moi – Amandine Bourgeois (2013) J’ai Cherche – Amir (2016) …They also chat about Ricky Martin, Grant Denyer, Doug Anthony All Star...
Sep 10, 2017•1 hr 15 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 25 – The Macedonian Candidate Recorded the day after the ESCFAN Eurovision Disco, Danie croaks a lot but Mark holds it together, and they both explore the super fascinating Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Rich history, massive conflicts, and fabulous Eurovision songs! Songs Include: Neshto Shto Ke Otsane – Next Time (2009) Autumn Leaves – Daniel Kajmakoski (2015) Crno I Belo – Kaliopi (2012) To The Sky – Tijana (2014) Ninanajna – Elena Risteska (2006) …...
Aug 27, 2017•1 hr 13 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 24 – Dude, Where’s San Marino In this episode, Danie and Mark explore the tiny micro-state popped in the middle of Italy, also known as the magical land of Valentina Monetta! Songs Include: Spirit Of The Night – Valentina Monetta and Jimmie Wilson (2017) Chain Of Lights – Anita Simoncini and Michele Perniola (2015) The Social Network Song (Oh Oh – Uh – Oh Oh) – Valentina Monetta (2012) I Didn’t Know – Serhat (2016) Maybe – Valentina Monetta (2014) …They also c...
Aug 11, 2017•1 hr 16 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 23 – Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Excellent Adventure In this episode, Danie and Mark try to figure out what is going on with this very messy, but awkwardly polite country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, while discussing the history, war, geography, and politics of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Republika Srpska. Also, they have major issues pronouncing “Herzegovina”! Songs Include: In The Disco – DEEN (2004) Ljubav Je – Dalal & DEEN feat. Ana Rucner...
Jul 16, 2017•1 hr 21 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 22 – The Italian Job Danie and Mark travel to Italy and cover the history and politics of the country, plus Catholicism, environmental issues, volcanoes AND Italy in Eurovision. Songs Include: Occidentali’s Karma – Francesco Gabbani (2017) L’Amore E’ Femmina – Nina Zilli (2012) No Degree Of Separation – Francesca Michielin (2016) Grande Amore – Il Volo (2015) Madness Of Love – Raphael Gualazzi (2011) …They also chat about Seinfeld , Tim Ferguson, Amy Winehouse...
Jun 29, 2017•1 hr 28 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 21 – Belgium Beyond Danie and Mark travel to Belgium and celebrate their 1st Birthday with the 21st episode in the series. They also talk about the shared history with France, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Austria, and Luxembourg, the geography and climate, and the politics of Belgium. Plus they get to play the first song from 2017, and wish Blanche a Happy 18th Birthday! Songs Include: City Lights – Blanche (2017) What’s The Pressure – Laura Tesoro (2016) ...
Jun 12, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 20 – Russia Reloaded Danie and Mark travel to Russia, the largest country in the world! They cover a brief history of the country, the geography, and the politics, while focusing on their Top 5 Eurovision songs based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Party For Everybody – Buranovskiye Babushki (2012) Ne Ver’, Ne Bojsia – t.A.T.u (2003) What If – Dina Garipova (2013) You Are The Only One – Sergey Lazarev (2016) A Million Voices – Polina Gagarina (2015) …They als...
May 28, 2017•1 hr 29 min
Listen to the episode here: WMP Supplemental 2 – Post Eurovision 2017 Debrief Danie and Mark have a quick chat about Eurovision 2017. We talk about how well we thought Australia went, compared our Top 10 to that of the final results, and how Australia voted. We also chat about our three happy/sad surprises, our most improved/most disappointing entries, and the songs we will continue to listen to well after the dust settles. We also touch on whether Israel and San Marino will continue participati...
May 15, 2017
Listen to the episode here: Episode 19 – Israel The Man With The Golden Song Danie and Mark travel to the State of Israel and chat about the serious history, serious politics, and serious geography with Palestine, all which make up this Eurovision country that’s not actually in Europe. But seriously, don’t fight us on that technicality as we’re Australians, ok?! Songs Include: Time – Izabo (2012) Ding Dong – Dana International (2011) Same Heart – Mei Finegold (2014) Made Of Stars – Hovi Star (20...
May 07, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 18 – Serbia and the Beast Danie and Mark return to usual programming to bring you all the facts about Serbia’s history, geography, politics, and of course their favourite Eurovision songs since 2000. Songs Include: Caroban – Nina (2011) Beauty Never Lies – Bojana Stamenov (2015) Ovo je Balkan – Milan Stankovic (2010) Goodbye (Shelter) – ZAA Sanja Vucic (2016) Molitva – Marija Serifovic (2007) *CONTENT WARNING: Mention of domestic violence. …They also chat abou...
Apr 17, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Listen to the episode here: Eurovision 2017 Preview Danie and Mark trawl through all 42* songs entered into this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and play their top 10, based on jury of two, and all votes verified by government supervisors** *yeah, thanks Russia. **our cats. Songs Include, in alphabetical order (only slight spoilers): Requiem – Alma City Lights – Blanche This Is Love – Demy Skeletons – DiHaj Occidentali’s Karma – Francesco Gabbani Gravity – Hovig Grab The Moment – JOWST Running On...
Apr 15, 2017
Listen to the episode here: Episode 17 – Norway by Northwest Danie and Mark visit Scandinavia for the final time, discovering the history, politics, and geography of Norway. Songs Include: I Feed You My Love – Margaret Berger (2013) A Monster Like Me – Morland and Debrah Scarlett (2015) Stay – Tooji (2012) Silent Storm – Carl Espen (2014) Fairytale – Alexander Rybak (2009) …They also chat about 2017 Eurovision news, fiddlers, murder, Merida from Brave and Danie stuffs up Carl’s last name! So sor...
Mar 30, 2017•1 hr
Listen to the episode here: Episode 16 – Cyprus Revolutions Danie and Mark return after another warm spell of “Smarch Weather” in Melbourne to chat everything Cyprus, including the divisions of the country and UN involvement. Songs Include: La La Love – Ivi Adamou (2012) Comme Ci Comme Ca – Evidiki (2007) Alter Ego – Minus One (2016) One Thing I Should Have Done – John Karagiannis (2015) Gimme – One (2002) …They also trip over Greek pronunciation, and discuss Three Men and A Baby , Snow White, J...
Mar 12, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 15 – An Unexpected Winner Danie and Mark return after a very warm week in Melbourne to explore everything Denmark, including the ever changing geography, the country’s absence from the world wars, and politics. Songs Include: Cliche Love Song – Basim (2014) Should’ve Known Better – Soluna Samay (2012) The Way You Are – Anti Social Media (2015) Fly On The Wings Of Wings Of Love – The Olsen Brothers (2000) Only Teardrops – Emmelie De Forrest (2013) …And they dis...
Feb 13, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 14 – From Georgia With Love After a little rest over New Year, Danie and Mark now turn their attention to Georgia, not to be confused with the state in America. They chat about the country and Eurovision music, while totally stuffing up Georgian pronunciation (you thought the Croatian episode was bad!) Songs Include: Warrior – Nina Sublatti (2015) Three Minutes To Earth – The Shin And Mariko (2014) I’m A Joker – Anri Jokhadze (2012) Midnight Gold – Nika Kochar...
Jan 22, 2017•1 hr 15 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 13: The UK: Invasion of the Country Snatchers In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to the United Kingdom, where they both have ancestral ties, and explore the history (very briefly) with some Eurovision tunes they like, based on the jury of two. Songs Include: Believe In Me – Bonnie Tyler (2013) Love Will Set You Free – Engelbert Humperdinck (2012) Still In Love With You – Electro Velvet (2015) You’re Not Alone – Joe And Jake (2016) Children Of The Universe ...
Dec 25, 2016•1 hr 21 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 12 – Game of Croats In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to Croatia, stumble over Croatian language (we’re so sorry!), and explore all the great things about this country with some Eurovision tunes. Songs Include: Celebrate – Daria (2011) Romanca – Kraljevi Ulice and 75 Cents (2008) Lighthouse – Nina (2016) Mizerja – Klapa S Mora (2013) Strings Of My Heart – Vanna (2001) …And they discuss the former Yugoslavia, that Dalmatia is not always about dogs, and Gam...
Dec 11, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 11 – The Day Armenia Stood Still In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to Armenia, and explore the geography, the heartbreaking history, and of course, the Eurovision music . Songs Include: Boom Boom – Emmy (2011) LoveWave – Iveta Mukuchyan (2016) Lonely Planet – Dorians (2013) Face The Shadow – Genealogy (2015) Not Alone – Aram MP3 (2014) …And they discuss Kim Kardashian West, the long term issues with Azerbaijan, and if Aram MP3 is actually a Trekkie. Then ...
Nov 20, 2016•1 hr 14 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 10 – The Andorran Games In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to Andorra, and explore the history and geography of this tiny country as well as it’s brief stint in Eurovision. Songs Include: Get A Life (Le Teva Decisio) – Susanne Georgi (2009) Jugarem A Estimar-Nos – Maria Roure (2004) Sense Tu – Jenny (2006) Casanova – Gisela (2008) Salvem El Mon (Let’s Save The World) – Anonymous (2007) …And they discuss 90s fashion, Green Day, and Danie finally slips in a ...
Nov 01, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 9 – The Netherlanding Story In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to The Netherlands, and explore the history, geography and Eurovision. Songs Include: You And Me – Joan Franka (2012) Slow Down – Douwe Bob (2016) Birds – Anouk (2013) Walk Along – Trijntje Oosterhuis (2015) Calm After The Storm – The Common Linnets (2014) …And they discuss cultural appropriation, syrup waffles and being stuck at Schiphol Airport. *CW: The topic of suicide in relation to Anouk’...
Oct 18, 2016•1 hr 14 min
Listen to the episode here: Episode 8 – The Search for Azerbaijan In this episode, Danie and Mark delve into the trickiness of Azerbaijan – the politics, geography, and the country’s rise as one of the ones to watch at Eurovision. Songs Include: Always – AySel and Arash (2009) Miracle – Samra (2016) Hold Me – Farid Mammadov (2013) Hour Of The Wolf – Elnur Huseynov (2015) Running Scared – Ell and Nikki (2011) …And they discuss geography, religion, and the massive on-going spat with Armenia. Then ...
Oct 02, 2016•1 hr 14 min
Listen to the podcast here: Episode 7 – Return of the Albanians In this episode, Danie and Mark marvel at all things Albanian, including the history, politics, geography and of course, Albania in Eurovision! Songs Include: It’s All About You – Juliana Pasha (2010) Identitet – Adrian Lulgjuraj and Bledar Sejko (2013) Carry Me In Your Dreams – Kejsi Tola (2009) One Night’s Anger – Hersi Matmuja (2014) Suus – Rona Nishliu (2012) …And they also briefly discuss Kosovo, communism and pop music, song l...
Sep 15, 2016•1 hr 10 min
Episode 6 – The Last Austrian Hero Listen to the podcast here: In this episode, Danie tries super hard not to make it all about The Sound Of Music, while she and Mark cover all you need to know about the wonderful country of Austria… Songs include: Loin d’ici – Zoe (2016) I Am Yours – The Makemakes (2015) Get A Life – Get Alive – Eric Papilaya (2007) Say A Word – Manuel Ortega (2002) Rise Like A Phoenix – Conchita Wurst (2014) … with facts about history, geography, Conchita and her role in the w...
Sep 03, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Listen to the podcast here: Episode 5 – The Fast and the Polish In this episode, Danie and Mark explore the highs and lows of Polish history, while enjoying all that Poland has to offer Eurovision! Songs include: Time To Party – The Jet Set (2007) My Slowianie (We Are Slavic) – Donatan and Cleo (2014) 2 Long – Andrzej Piaseczny (2001) Czarna Dziewczyna – Ivan and Delfin (2005) Colour Of Your Life – Michel Szpak (2016) … with facts about geography, climate, politics and of course, MUSIC! Polish i...
Aug 19, 2016•1 hr 7 min
Episode 4 – The Finnish Menace In this episode, Mark and Danie transport themselves to Finland through the magic and music of Eurovision! Songs Include: Sing It Away – Sandhja (2016) Marry Me – Krista Seigfrids (2013) Da Da Dam – Paradise Oskar (2011) Something Better – Softengine (2014) Hard Rock Hallelujah – Lordi (2006) … with facts about geography, politics, religion, climate and a serious history lesson, plus Finland in Eurovision since 2000! Finnish is hard. Seriously. So many k’s and i’s....
Aug 04, 2016•1 hr 16 min
Episode 3 – Latvia Strikes Back In this episode, Mark and Danie travel to Latvia through the magic and music of Eurovision! Songs Include: Here We Go – PeR (2013) Wolves Of The Sea – Pirates Of The Sea (2008) Beautiful Song – Anmary (2012) Cake To Bake – Aarezemnieki (2014) I Wanna – Marie N (2002) … with facts about geography, politics, religion, climate and a serious history lesson, plus Latvia’s role in Eurovision since 2000! Plus they stumble over Latvian and English. Then the Yoda Beanie of...
Jul 22, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Episode 2 – Revenge of the Swedes In this episode, Mark and Danie learn all about Sweden! Songs include: Heroes – Mans Zelmerlow (2015) When Spirits Are Calling My Name – Roger Pontare (2000) Popular – Eric Saade (2011) The Worrying Kind – The Ark (2007) Euphoria – Loreen (2012) … with facts about history, music, geography, politics, religion, and of course, Sweden’s role in Eurovision. Plus Danie creates a new country “Normay”, Mark tackles all the big words, and they both try really, really, r...
Jul 04, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Episode 1 – The Podcast Awakens The Aussie Eurovision Podcast Awakens! Mark and Danie present their favourite songs: Tomorrow – Gianluca Bezzina (Malta – 2013) Pollaponk – No Prejudice (Iceland – 2014) Push The Button – Teapacks (Israel – 2007) Woki Mit Deim Popo – Trackshittaz (Austria – 2012) I Didn’t Know – Serhat (San Marino – 2016) … with facts from the countries and chats about why we love Eurovision, also Danie messes up pronunciation like a boss, oops! Also, we introduce The Yoda Beanie ...
Jun 19, 2016•36 min
