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, Bye For Now To Italy, and That Winning Green Shirt”

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

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: Allora, A South American Farewell to Yugoslavia, and Those Five Ten Points”

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

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 Minutes Twenty Seconds, Fallen Madonna, and In A Big Arcade”

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

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 the Bands, Semi Final of Death, and Serbian KD Lang”

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

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, Hefty Props, and the One Winning Violin”

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

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 Liked Your Other Song More”

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

Listen to the episode here: 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 … Continue reading Episode 67 – “2008: Lovable Hosts, MySpace, and We Liked Your Other Song More”

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, Weird Props, and Fast Food Music”

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

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, Violins, and Underwear? They’re Blue.”

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

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: Slapstick, A Welcome Return, and Drunken Karaoke.”

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

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 Drums Drumming, a Random Wind Chime, and Our Number One”

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

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 Confused American, a Button Shortage, and Praise for Hard Rock”

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

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 Clicking, Flames, and The Beginning of A New Era”

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

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: Robberies, Tarts, and a Homeward Bound Pikachu”

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

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 Petra, Bare Feet, and Eric Saade’s Toilet Humour”

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

Wind Machine Podcast's hosts provide commentary and critique of Eurovision songs from 2000 to the present. Incorporating a mix of pop-culture, music, history, geography and politics.

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Wind Machine Podcast - Not your average Eurovision podcast

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