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PODCAST

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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All Episodes

82:37

Episode 41 – The Swiss Redemption

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2018/06/24

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 … Continue reading Episode 41 – The Swiss Redemption

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72:30

Episode 40 – The Maltese Falcon

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2018/06/03

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 … Continue reading Episode 40 – The Maltese Falcon

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45:08

WMP Supplemental – Post Eurovision 2018 Debrief

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2018/05/14

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 … Continue reading WMP Supplemental – Post Eurovision 2018 Debrief

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82:04

Episode 39 – All Quiet On The German Front

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2018/05/06

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 … Continue reading Episode 39 – All Quiet On The German Front

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69:57

WMP Supplemental: Eurovision 2018 Preview Episode

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2018/04/25

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 … Continue reading WMP Supplemental: Eurovision 2018 Preview Episode

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102:20

Episode 38 – Odds and Sods

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2018/04/15

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 … Continue reading Episode 38 – Odds and Sods

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80:33

Episode 37 – Guardians of Estonia

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2018/04/01

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 … Continue reading Episode 37 – Guardians of Estonia

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78:25

Episode 36 – Eire Force One

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2018/03/16

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 … Continue reading Episode 36 – Eire Force One

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81:46

Episode 35 – Hungary with a Vengeance

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2018/03/11

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. … Continue reading Episode 35 – Hungary with a Vengeance

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77:13

Episode 34 – Missing In Turkey

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2018/02/24

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: … Continue reading Episode 34 – Missing In Turkey

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70:57

Episode 33 – Adventures in Slovenia

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2018/02/05

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 – … Continue reading Episode 33 – Adventures in Slovenia

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74:40

Episode 32 – Bulgarian Dawn

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2017/12/23

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 … Continue reading Episode 32 – Bulgarian Dawn

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81:24

Episode 31 – Romanian Holiday

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2017/12/03

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 … Continue reading Episode 31 – Romanian Holiday

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77:56

Episode 30 – The Portuguese Legacy

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2017/11/12

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 … Continue reading Episode 30 – The Portuguese Legacy

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82:59

Episode 29 – March Of The Ukrainians

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2017/10/22

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 … Continue reading Episode 29 – March Of The Ukrainians

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69:43

Episode 28 – Czechmate!

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2017/10/08

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 – … Continue reading Episode 28 – Czechmate!

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80:29

Episode 27 – Get Him To The Greek!

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2017/09/24

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 … Continue reading Episode 27 – Get Him To The Greek!

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75:06

Episode 26 – The French Connection

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2017/09/10

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 … Continue reading Episode 26 – The French Connection

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73:14

Episode 25 – The Macedonian Candidate

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2017/08/27

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 … Continue reading Episode 25 – The Macedonian Candidate

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76:06

Episode 24 – Dude, Where’s San Marino?

Wind Machine Podcast ·

2017/08/11

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 … Continue reading Episode 24 – Dude, Where’s San Marino?

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