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 68 – “2009: Hot Mess Hosts, Hefty Props, and the One Winning Violin” 21.02.2021 1:37:07

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 … Continue reading Episode 68 – “2009: Hot Mess Hosts, Hef...

Episode 67 – “2008: Lovable Hosts, MySpace, and We Liked Your Other Song More” 21.12.2020 1:36:07

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 … Continue reading Episode 67 – “2008: Lovable Hosts, MySpace, and We...

Episode 66 – “2017: Giant Heads, Weird Props, and Fast Food Music” 25.10.2020 1:50:44

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 … Continue reading Episode 66 – “2017: Giant Heads,...

Episode 65 – “2010: Orbs, Violins, and Underwear? They’re Blue.” 31.08.2020 1:28:42

Listen to the episode here: 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 interval acts, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments … Continue reading Episode 65 – “2010: Orbs,...

Episode 64 – “2011: Slapstick, A Welcome Return, and Drunken Karaoke.” 19.06.2020 1:25:08

Listen to the episode here: 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 and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments of the contest, the voting, and … Continue reading Episode 64 – “2011: Slapst...

Episode 63 – “2005: A Thousand Drums Drumming, a Random Wind Chime, and Our Number One” 26.04.2020 1:28:35

Listen to the episode here: 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, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments of the contest, the voting, and … Continue reading Episode 63 – “2005: A Thousand Dru...

Episode 62 – “2006: A Confused American, a Button Shortage, and Praise for Hard Rock” 19.03.2020 1:25:04

Listen to the episode here:   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 support your other favourite Eurovision … Continue reading Episode 62 – “2006: A Con...

Episode 61 – “2012: Mouse Clicking, Flames, and The Beginning of A New Era” 02.02.2020 1:31:56

Listen to the episode here: 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 interval acts, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments of the contest, … Continue reading Episode 61 – “2012: Mouse...

Episode 60 – “2018: Robberies, Tarts, and a Homeward Bound Pikachu” 22.12.2019 1:41:56

Listen to the episode here:   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 Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments of the contest, the voting, … Continue reading Episode 60 – “2018: Robberie...

Episode 59 – “2013: Queen Petra, Bare Feet, and Eric Saade’s Toilet Humour” 17.11.2019 1:34:53

Listen to the episode here:   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, the interval acts, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments … Continue reading Episode 59 – “2013: Queen...

Episode 58 – “2001: Danish Pride, A Couple of Couplets, and an Aruban Import” 13.10.2019 1:22:54

Listen to the episode here: 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, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments of the contest, the … Continue reading Episode 58 – “2001: Danish Pride,...

Episode 57 – “2015: Our Guy, Two Nul Points, And More Than One Hero” 15.09.2019 1:30:04

Listen to the episode here: 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 and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments of the contest, the … Continue reading Episode 57 – “2015: Our Guy, Two Nul...

Episode 56 – “2000: Syrian Flags, Sheet Dancing, and The Wings Of Love” 11.08.2019 1:20:57

Listen to the episode here: 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, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments of the contest, the … Continue reading Episode 56 – “2000: Syrian Flags,...

Episode 55 -“2003: Russian Screaming, Elton John’s Toupee, and Nul Points” 19.06.2019 1:20:35

Listen to the episode here: 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, the interval act, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments … Continue reading Episode 55 -“2003: Russian Screaming...

Eurovision 2019: Recap and Review 04.06.2019 1:28:06

Listen to the episode here : 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), their time in Israel, and they review and recap all … Continue reading Eurovision 2019: Recap and Review

Eurovision 2019 – Semi Final 2 First Rehearsals Reaction Podcast 09.05.2019 19:11

In this episode we give our thoughts on the first rehearsals for the countries participating in Semi Final 2. Listen to it here:

Eurovision 2019 – Semi Final 1 First Rehearsals Reaction Podcast 09.05.2019 16:59

In this episode we give our thoughts on the first rehearsals for the countries participating in Semi Final 1. Listen to it here:

Episode 54 – “2004: Turkish Pride, Technical Issues, and Wild Dancing” 28.04.2019 1:14:58

Listen to the episode here: In this episode, we chat about Istanbul, the two hosts of 2004, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 2004 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval act, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments of the contest, the … Continue reading Episode 54 – “2004: Turkish Pride,...

WMP Supplemental: Eurovision 2019 Preview Episode 19.04.2019 1:26:25

Listen to the episode here:   Danie and Mark trawl through all 41 +1 songs entered into this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and play their top 10, based on jury of two. Song include in Eurovision alphabetical order Ktheju Tokes – Jonida Maliqi (Albania) Walking Out – Srbuk (Armenia) Limits – Paenda (Austria) Zero Gravity – … Continue reading WMP Supplemental: Eur...

Episode 53 – “2016: Love Love, Peace Peace, and The Heartbreak Of That Tele-vote” 07.04.2019 1:23:43

Listen to the episode here: In this episode, we chat about Stockholm, the two hosts of 2016, the postcards, the controversies and returning artists, the fashion at Eurovision 2016 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval act, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments of … Continue reading Episode 53 – “2016: Love Love...

Episode 52 – 2014: Boos, Beards, and Boobs 04.03.2019 1:19:13

Listen to the episode here: Episode 52 – Boos, Beards and Boobs In this episode, we chat about Copenhagen, the three hosts of 2014, the amazing postcards, the controversies and returning artists, the fashion at Eurovision 2014 plus the winner of the Barbara Dex Award, the interval act, European and Australian news, what was happening … Continue reading Episode 52 – 2014: Boos, Be...

Episode 51 – 2002: Passwords, Rachel Hair, and The Last 12 Points 23.01.2019 1:18:55

Listen to the episode here:   Welcome to Season Two! Glad to have you with us! In this season, Danie and Mark explore the Eurovision Song Contest by Contests from 2000 to now. New Season, New Format, Same Old Them! In this episode, we chat about Tallinn Estonia, the hosts of 2002, the postcards, the … Continue reading Episode 51 – 2002: Passwords, Rachel Hair, and The Last 12&#16...

Episode 50 – Congratulations, We Have Arrived! 24.12.2018 1:12:55

Listen to the episode here: Episode 50 – Congratulations, We Have Arrived! In this episode, Danie and Mark wrap up Season One of Wind Machine Podcast, chat about Season Two, and roll tape on some of their bloopers from over the years. ** Some of the blooper footage does include some coarse language and adult themes, … Continue reading Episode 50 – Congratulations, We Have Ar...

Episode 49 – Coulda Shoulda Woulda’s: Part 2 25.11.2018 1:07:47

Listen to the episode here: Episode 49 – Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda’s Part 2 In this episode, Danie and Mark continue to take a trip into the Time Tunnel to see which songs Coulda Shoulda or Woulda made the country episodes if the Yoda Beanie Of Doom picked a different order.   Songs Include (full or in part): … Continue reading Episode 49 – Coulda Shoulda Woulda’s:...

Episode 48 – Coulda Shoulda Woulda’s: Part 1 06.11.2018 1:04:38

Listen to the episode here: Episode 48 – Coulda Shoulda Woulda’s Part 1 In this episode, Danie and Mark get in the TARDIS and travel back to 2016/2017 to see what songs Coulda Shoulda or Woulda made the country episodes if the Yoda Beanie Of Doom picked a different order based on the Jury Of Two. … Continue reading Episode 48 – Coulda Shoulda Woulda’s: Part 1