Best Danie Tregonning Podcasts (2024)

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

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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 ba…

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

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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…

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WMP Supplemental 12: United By Music For a Divided Fandom – Our Probably Unhelpful Guide to Eurovision 2024 2:44:15

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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) – …

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Episode 95 – “1975: Portraiture, New Scores, and Ding Dong The Dutch Are Calling” 1:34:08

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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 Lie…

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Episode 94 – “1973: The Muppets, Nestling Swallows, and We Recognise You” 1:32:04

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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 B…

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Episode 93 – “1978: The Lift, Lazy Susan Orchestra, and Alphabet Games” 1:22:17

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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…

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Episode 92 – “1979: Concentric Circles, Stereotypes, and Glittering Suspenders” 1:33:14

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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: Satell…

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Episode 91 – “1972: Juries Of Two, Scotland The Brave, and A Greek Winner For A Grand Dutchy” 1:30:32

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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 1…

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Episode 90 – “1983: Channel 0/28, Triplicate, and The Gift Of Performing Last” 1:31:23

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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 …

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Episode 89 – “1981: A Welcome To Cyprus, An Annoyed Mr Naef, and Velcro Skirts” 1:28:30

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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 –…

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Episode 88 – “1985: Underpants, Repeat Offenders, and A Swinging Winner” 1:35:01

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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 …

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Episode 87 – “1986: Fortress Of Solitude, 7 Kilos Of Dress, and She’s Only 13!” 1:27:12

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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 b…

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WMP Supplemental 11: Our Long Farewell to Liverpool 1:19:15

1y ago1:19:15

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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 ahea…

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WMP Supplemental 10: Our Rather Ridiculous Guide To The Songs of Eurovision 2023, Please Don’t Hate Us 1:52:46

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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 (A…

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Episode 86 – “1988: Tron, Shoulder Pads, and That Winning Canadian” 1:27:18

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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: …

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Episode 85 – “1982: Yorkshire Water, Sixty One Points, and A Little Peace” 1:24:35

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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: Nu…

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Episode 84 – “1984: Teenagers, Similar Staging, and Golden Shoes” 1:33:18

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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, amo…

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Episode 83 – “1987: Feuding Broadcasters, Casablaca, and That Bloke From Frankston Again” 1:33:01

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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…

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Episode 82 – “1980: A Volunteer, A Tight Budget, and That Bloke From Frankston” 1:22:46

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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…

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Episode 81 – “1989: Neons, Cheese, and Rocked By 7 Points” 1:24:29

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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 tw…

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Episode 80 – “1990: Too Old, Euro Cat, and Toto Unites Europe” 1:27:53

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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 of 1990 based on a jury of two. S…

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Episode 79 – “1999: Religious Education, Red Wine, and That Heavenly Outfit” 1:28:29

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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 jury of two. Songs Include: Say…

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Episode 78 – “1992: EuroBird, Some Bloke Named Christer Björkman, and Why? Johnny Logan!” 1:28:03

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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 1992 based on a jury of tw…

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Episode 77 – “1994: Giant Nightmare Heads, Riverdance, and Oops, Another Win” 1:30:48

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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 10 of 1994 based on a ju…

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Episode 76 – “1996: A Rebrand, Ooh Aah A-ha, and RTE’s Wallet Opens Again” 1:22:21

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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 jury of two. Songs Include: Liefde is …

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WMP Supplemental 9: The Sound of Us Chatting About Eurovision 2022 1:07:28

2y ago1:07:28

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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 Same – Sheldon Riley (Australia) Halo – LUMIX a…

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Episode 75 – “1995: Happy 40th, The Kirkorov Factor, and 24 Words” 1:16:57

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In this episode, we chat about host city Dublin, the host of 1995, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1995, 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 1995 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Kolybelnaya d…

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Episode 74 – “1993: Sexy Sax, HORSIES!, and a Host Country Win” 1:23:39

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In this episode, we chat about host city Millstreet, the host of 1993, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1993, 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 1993 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Esmer Yar…

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Episode 73 – “1998: Cowbell, Double Wogan, and the Diva We Needed” 1:17:30

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WE ARE BACK! We’ve moved house, copped a flooded room, survived the rest of 2021 covid free, and haven’t even finished building the booth! Hello 2022, and 1998! In this episode, we chat about host city Birmingham, the two hosts of 1998, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1998, the interval act, European and Australian news,…

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Episode 72 – “1997: Ronan Keating’s Mullet, Bye For Now To Italy, and That Winning Green Shirt” 1:18:30

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In this episode, we chat about host city Dublin, the two hosts of 1997, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1997, 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 1997 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Minn Hin…

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Episode 71 – “1991: Allora, A South American Farewell to Yugoslavia, and Those Five Ten Points” 1:32:29

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WELCOME TO SEASON THREE AND WELCOME TO THE GLORIOUS NINETIES AT EUROVISION!! In this episode, we chat about host city Rome, the two hosts of 1991, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1991, the interval act, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments of the contest, the voting, …

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Episode 70 – “2019: Four Hours Eleven Minutes Twenty Seconds, Fallen Madonna, and In A Big Arcade” 1:57:53

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In this episode, we chat about Tel Aviv, the four hosts, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2019 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval acts, 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 2019 based on a jury of t…

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Episode 69 – “2007: Battle of the Bands, Semi Final of Death, and Serbian KD Lang” 1:26:43

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In this episode, we chat about Helsinki, the two (well three) hosts, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2007 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval acts, 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 2007 based on…

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Episode 68 – “2009: Hot Mess Hosts, Hefty Props, and the One Winning Violin” 1:37:07

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In this episode, we chat about Moscow, the two sets of hosts, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2009 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval acts, 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 2009 based on a jury…

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Episode 67 – “2008: Lovable Hosts, MySpace, and We Liked Your Other Song More” 1:36:07

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In this episode, we chat about Belgrade, the two hosts, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2008 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval acts, 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 2008 based on a jury of tw…

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Episode 66 – “2017: Giant Heads, Weird Props, and Fast Food Music” 1:50:44

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Listen to the episode here: This is the biggest episode we have ever done so strap yourselves in! In this installment, we chat about Kyiv, the three hosts, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2017 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval acts, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, t…

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Episode 65 – “2010: Orbs, Violins, and Underwear? They’re Blue.” 1:28:42

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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/episode-65-2010-orbs-violins-and-underwear-theyre-blue.mp3 WE’RE BACK!!! And we missed you! In this episode, we chat about Oslo, the three hosts, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2010 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interva…

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Episode 64 – “2011: Slapstick, A Welcome Return, and Drunken Karaoke.” 1:25:08

4y ago1:25:08

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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/episode-64-2011-slapstick-a-welcome-return-and-drunken-karaoke.mp3 In this episode, we chat about Dusseldorf, the three hosts, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2011 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval acts, European an…

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Episode 63 – “2005: A Thousand Drums Drumming, a Random Wind Chime, and Our Number One” 1:28:35

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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/episode-63-2005-a-thousand-drums-drumming-a-random-wind-chime-and-our-number-one.mp3 In this episode, we chat about Kyiv, the two hosts, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2005 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval acts, E…

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Episode 62 – “2006: A Confused American, a Button Shortage, and Praise for Hard Rock” 1:25:04

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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/episode-62-2006.mp3 Before we get to the main bit, we’re absolutely devastated that Eurovision 2020 is cancelled for May in Rotterdam. While we kinda knew that this contest was in danger, it’s still a shock anyway. We’ll be business as usual here at WMP but please…

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Episode 61 – “2012: Mouse Clicking, Flames, and The Beginning of A New Era” 1:31:56

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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/episode-61-2012-mouse-clicking-flames-and-the-beginning-of-a-new-era.mp3 In this episode, we chat about Baku, the three hosts, the postcards (and SUPER POSTCARDS), the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2012 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the inte…

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Episode 60 – “2018: Robberies, Tarts, and a Homeward Bound Pikachu” 1:41:56

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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/episode-60-2018-robberies-tarts-and-a-homeward-bound-pikachu.mp3 In this episode, we chat about Lisbon, the four hosts, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2018 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval acts, European and Austr…

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Episode 59 – “2013: Queen Petra, Bare Feet, and Eric Saade’s Toilet Humour” 1:34:53

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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/episode-59-2013-queen-petra-bare-feet-and-eric-saades-toilet-humour.mp3 In this episode, we chat about Malmo, Petra Mede doing enough hosting of four people, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2013 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award,…

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Episode 58 – “2001: Danish Pride, A Couple of Couplets, and an Aruban Import” 1:22:54

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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/episode-58-2001-danish-pride-a-couple-of-couplets-and-an-aruban-import.mp3 In this episode, we chat about Copenhagen, the two hosts of 2001, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2001 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval act…

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Episode 57 – “2015: Our Guy, Two Nul Points, And More Than One Hero” 1:30:04

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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/episode-57-2015-our-guy-two-nul-points-and-more-than-one-hero.mp3 In this episode, we chat about Vienna, the four hosts of 2015, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2015 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval act, European a…

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Episode 56 – “2000: Syrian Flags, Sheet Dancing, and The Wings Of Love” 1:20:57

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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/episode-56-2000-syrian-flags-sheet-dancing-and-the-wings-of-love.mp3 In this episode, we chat about Stockholm, the two hosts of 2000, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2000 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval act, Europ…

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Episode 55 -“2003: Russian Screaming, Elton John’s Toupee, and Nul Points” 1:20:35

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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/episode-55-2003-russian-screaming-elton-johns-toupee-and-nul-points.mp3 It’s our 3rd Birthday! In this episode, we chat about Riga, the two hosts of 2003, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2003 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, th…

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Eurovision 2019: Recap and Review 1:28:06

5y ago1:28:06

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Listen to the episode here : https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/eurovision-2019-recap-review.m4a Danie and Mark have returned from Tel Aviv! After jet lag and Mark’s flu, they are finally back behind the mic! They chat about their personal experiences of their first Eurovision (and their first Eurovision with a press pass), t…

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Eurovision 2019 – Semi Final 2 First Rehearsals Reaction Podcast 19:11

5y ago19:11

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In this episode we give our thoughts on the first rehearsals for the countries participating in Semi Final 2. Listen to it here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/eurovision-2019-second-semi-final-first-rehearsals-reaction.wavBy windmachinepodcast

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Eurovision 2019 – Semi Final 1 First Rehearsals Reaction Podcast 16:59

5y ago16:59

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In this episode we give our thoughts on the first rehearsals for the countries participating in Semi Final 1. Listen to it here: https://windmachinepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/eurovision-2019-semi-final-1-first-rehersal-reaction.m4aBy windmachinepodcast

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