Danie Tregonning & Mark Perkins

Wind Machine Podcast

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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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Danie Tregonning & Mark Perkins

Episodes

Episode 90 – “1983: Channel 0/28, Triplicate, and The Gift Of Performing Last” 13.10.2023 1:31:23

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, an...

Episode 89 – “1981: A Welcome To Cyprus, An Annoyed Mr Naef, and Velcro Skirts” 08.09.2023 1:28:30

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...

Episode 88 – “1985: Underpants, Repeat Offenders, and A Swinging Winner” 08.08.2023 1:35:01

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 Offender...

Episode 87 – “1986: Fortress Of Solitude, 7 Kilos Of Dress, and She’s Only 13!” 02.07.2023 1:27:12

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: Fortres...

WMP Supplemental 11: Our Long Farewell to Liverpool 07.06.2023 1:19:15

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

WMP Supplemental 10: Our Rather Ridiculous Guide To The Songs of Eurovision 2023, Please Don’t Hate Us 28.04.2023 1:52:46

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...

Episode 86 – “1988: Tron, Shoulder Pads, and That Winning Canadian” 14.04.2023 1:27:18

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, an...

Episode 85 – “1982: Yorkshire Water, Sixty One Points, and A Little Peace” 02.03.2023 1:24:35

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...

Episode 84 – “1984: Teenagers, Similar Staging, and Golden Shoes” 05.02.2023 1:33:18

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 Stagin...

Episode 83 – “1987: Feuding Broadcasters, Casablaca, and That Bloke From Frankston Again” 15.01.2023 1:33:01

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 Bro...

Episode 82 – “1980: A Volunteer, A Tight Budget, and That Bloke From Frankston” 15.12.2022 1:22:46

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 Volunt...

Episode 81 – “1989: Neons, Cheese, and Rocked By 7 Points” 25.11.2022 1:24:29

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...

Episode 80 – “1990: Too Old, Euro Cat, and Toto Unites Europe” 01.11.2022 1:27:53

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 Tot...

Episode 79 – “1999: Religious Education, Red Wine, and That Heavenly Outfit” 28.09.2022 1:28:29

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...

Episode 78 – “1992: EuroBird, Some Bloke Named Christer Björkman, and Why? Johnny Logan!” 01.09.2022 1:28:03

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 Blok...

Episode 77 – “1994: Giant Nightmare Heads, Riverdance, and Oops, Another Win” 31.07.2022 1:30:48

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 H...

Episode 76 – “1996: A Rebrand, Ooh Aah A-ha, and RTE’s Wallet Opens Again” 17.06.2022 1:22:21

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 RT...

WMP Supplemental 9: The Sound of Us Chatting About Eurovision 2022 02.05.2022 1:07:28

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 Euro...

Episode 75 – “1995: Happy 40th, The Kirkorov Factor, and 24 Words” 08.04.2022 1:16:57

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 … Continue reading Episode 75 – “1995: Happy 40th, The Kirkorov Fact...

Episode 74 – “1993: Sexy Sax, HORSIES!, and a Host Country Win” 22.02.2022 1:23:39

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 … Continue reading Episode 74 – “1993: Sexy Sax, HORSIES!, and a...

Episode 73 – “1998: Cowbell, Double Wogan, and the Diva We Needed” 07.01.2022 1:17:30

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 … Continue reading Episode 73 – “1998: C...

Episode 72 – “1997: Ronan Keating’s Mullet, Bye For Now To Italy, and That Winning Green Shirt” 09.09.2021 1:18:30

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 … Continue reading Episode 72 – “1997: Ronan Keating’s Mullet,...

Episode 71 – “1991: Allora, A South American Farewell to Yugoslavia, and Those Five Ten Points” 25.07.2021 1:32:29

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, … Continue reading Episode 71 – “1991: Allor...

Episode 70 – “2019: Four Hours Eleven Minutes Twenty Seconds, Fallen Madonna, and In A Big Arcade” 15.05.2021 1:57:53

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 … Continue reading Episode 70 – “2019: Four Hours Eleven Min...

Episode 69 – “2007: Battle of the Bands, Semi Final of Death, and Serbian KD Lang” 16.04.2021 1:26:43

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 … Continue reading Episode 69 – “2007: Battle of th...