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Wind Machine Podcast

Danie Tregonning & Mark Perkins

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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Welcome to Eurovision in the 1970s!

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2023/10/31

A new decade and new season is coming! Bring out your polyester pants, dust off your disco shoes, and get ready for ABBA… at some point along the way (Spotify will LOVE THAT). We’ll be back soon with Episode 91 – 1972!

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Episode 90 – “1983: Channel 0/28, Triplicate, and The...

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2023/10/13

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

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Episode 89 – “1981: A Welcome To Cyprus, An Annoyed...

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2023/09/08

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

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Episode 88 – “1985: Underpants, Repeat Offenders, and...

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2023/08/08

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

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Episode 87 – “1986: Fortress Of Solitude, 7 Kilos Of...

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2023/07/02

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

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WMP Supplemental 11: Our Long Farewell to Liverpool

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2023/06/07

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 … Continue reading WMP Supplemental 11: Our Long Farewell to Liverpool

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WMP Supplemental 10: Our Rather Ridiculous Guide To...

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2023/04/28

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

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Episode 86 – “1988: Tron, Shoulder Pads, and That...

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2023/04/14

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

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Episode 85 – “1982: Yorkshire Water, Sixty One...

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2023/03/02

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

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Episode 84 – “1984: Teenagers, Similar Staging, and...

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2023/02/05

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

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Episode 83 – “1987: Feuding Broadcasters, Casablaca,...

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2023/01/15

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

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Episode 82 – “1980: A Volunteer, A Tight Budget, and...

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2022/12/15

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

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

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2022/11/25

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

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Welcome to the 1980s at Eurovision!

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2022/11/08

New decade, new look, same us. Episode 81: 1989 – coming soon!

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Episode 80 – “1990: Too Old, Euro Cat, and Toto...

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2022/11/01

In this our last episode for Season 3, we chat about host city Zagreb, the two hosts of 1990, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1990, 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 … Continue reading Episode 80 – “1990: Too Old, Euro Cat, and Toto Unites Europe”

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Episode 79 – “1999: Religious Education, Red Wine,...

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2022/09/28

In this episode, we chat about host city Jerusalem, the three hosts of 1999, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1999, 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 1999 based on a … Continue reading Episode 79 – “1999: Religious Education, Red Wine, and That Heavenly Outfit”

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Episode 78 – “1992: EuroBird, Some Bloke Named...

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2022/09/01

HAPPY EUROVISION NEW YEAR! In this episode, we chat about host city Malmö, the two hosts of 1992, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1992, 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 … Continue reading Episode 78 – “1992: EuroBird, Some Bloke Named Christer Björkman, and Why? Johnny Logan!”

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Episode 77 – “1994: Giant Nightmare Heads,...

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2022/07/31

In this episode, we chat about host city Dublin (for the last time this season!!), the two hosts of 1994, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1994, 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 … Continue reading Episode 77 – “1994: Giant Nightmare Heads, Riverdance, and Oops, Another Win”

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Episode 76 – “1996: A Rebrand, Ooh Aah A-ha, and...

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2022/06/17

In this episode, we chat about host city Oslo, the two hosts of 1996, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1996, 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 1996 based on a … Continue reading Episode 76 – “1996: A Rebrand, Ooh Aah A-ha, and RTE’s Wallet Opens Again”

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WMP Supplemental 9: The Sound of Us Chatting About...

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2022/05/02

Our Supplemental Series returns after a long break – thanks Jay! Join Danie and Mark as they share their thoughts about all 40 songs Eurovision 2022 and play their Top 10 based on a Jury of two! Songs Include (either in full or part): Sekret – Ronela Hataji (Albania) Snap – Rosa Linn (Armenia) Not The … Continue reading WMP Supplemental 9: The Sound of Us Chatting About Eurovision 2022

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