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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.
Incorporating a mix of pop-culture, music, history, geography and politics.
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Welcome to the 10th and FINAL year of Wind Machine Podcast! In this episode, we chat about host city of London, the host of 1960, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1960, 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 108 – “1960: Norway’s Debut, Catherine?, and A Bad Boyfriend”
Happy New Year! 2026 will be a bit different for us. Our statement regarding the future of Wind Machine Podcast starts this episode, and 1963 review begins around the 10 minute mark. In this episode, we chat about host city of London, the host of 1963, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1963, the interval … Continue reading Episode 107 – “1963: A Snub, The Magic Of Television, and A Beloved Friend”
In this episode, we chat about host city of Cannes, the host of 1961, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1961, 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 1961 based on a jury of … Continue reading Episode 106 – “1961: A Garden Party, Introductions, and The Taboo Lovers”
In this episode, we chat about host city of Naples, the host of 1965, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1965, 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 1965 based on a jury of … Continue reading Episode 105 – “1965: Ireland’s Arrival, Backstage Slapping, and Singing Dolls”
In this episode, we chat about host city of Copenhagen, the host of 1964, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1964, 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 1964 based on a jury of … Continue reading Episode 104 – “1964: Missing Pieces, A Protest, and She Was Too Young But Also Old Enough”
Welcome to Episode 103 for our regular listeners, and a big hello to those joining us as part of the Eurovision Podcrawl. This is episode 2 of the ‘crawl where a whole bunch of ESC podcasters chat about the first time a country hosted the contest. More information about the podcrawl can be found below! … Continue reading Episode 103 – “1967: Podcrawl!, Oh Vienna, and The Barefooted Mistress of Puppets”
Eurovision 2025. Another year of delights and dramas! We asked our listeners via our socials to give us topics to talk about, and we answered! Please keep in mind, these are just our opinions. And beware – we have kept the swears in! Song played: Wasted Love – JJ (Austria) We’ll be back to regular programming … Continue reading WMP Supplemental 15: We Went to Basel Switzerland… And What The Hell Just Happened Indeed – Our 2025 Debrief
Eurovision 2025 is coming faster than Erika Vikman on a giant microphone stand. So, grab your Milkshake (Man not included), Poison Cake, and/or Espresso Macchiato, and join Danie and Mark as they serve up their thoughts about all 37 songs of this year AND play their Top 10 based on a Jury of Two. Songs … Continue reading WMP Supplemental 14: Eurovision 2025 – Basel. Bankruptcy. Bastu.
In this episode, we chat about host city of Madrid, the host of 1969, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1969, 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 1969 based on a … Continue reading Episode 102 – “1969: Surrealism, Girl Power, and A Day The Singing Poet Goes Bang”
We’re back! And Welcome to The Sixties at Eurovision! In this episode, we chat about host city of Luxembourg City, the host of 1962, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1962, the interval act, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments of the contest, the voting, … Continue reading Episode 101 – “1962: The Brownlow, Electricity, and A First Love”
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our listeners! In this episode, we chat about host city of London, the host of 1977, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1977, the interval act, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments of the contest, the voting, … Continue reading Episode 100 – “1977: Postponements, Tatooine, and The Bird And The Child…ren”
In this episode, we chat about host city of The Hague, the hosts of 1976, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1976, 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 1976 based on … Continue reading Episode 99 – “1976: Bouquets, Judgement, and He Was Only 26?”
In this episode, we chat about host city of Brighton, the host of 1974, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1974, 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 1974 based on a … Continue reading Episode 98 – “1974: Briiiighton, Wombledon, and Finally Facing Our (Spotify) Waterloo”
In this episode, we chat about host city of Amsterdam, the host of 1970, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1970, 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 1970 based on a … Continue reading Episode 97 – “1970: A Spanish Footballer Who Can Sing A Bit, Boycotts, and Won With Everything”
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 … Continue reading Episode 96 – “1971: Sweet Sixteen, A Top Three, and A Rare Win”
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 … Continue reading WMP Supplemental 13: Eurovision 2024: A Contest For The History Books (For Probably The Wrong Reasons)
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 … Continue reading WMP Supplemental 12: United By Music For a Divided Fandom – Our Probably Unhelpful Guide to Eurovision 2024
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 … Continue reading Episode 95 – “1975: Portraiture, New Scores, and Ding Dong The Dutch Are Calling”
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 … Continue reading Episode 94 – “1973: The Muppets, Nestling Swallows, and We Recognise You”
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 … Continue reading Episode 93 – “1978: The Lift, Lazy Susan Orchestra, and Alphabet Games”
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