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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.

Danie Tregonning & Mark Perkins


    • Apr 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    WMP Supplemental 14: Eurovision 2025 – Basel. Bankruptcy. Bastu.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 147:24


    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.

    Episode 102 – “1969: Surrealism, Girl Power, and A Day The Singing Poet Goes Bang”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 85:28


    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”

    Episode 101 – “1962: The Brownlow, Electricity, and A First Love”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 81:02


    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”

    Episode 100 – “1977: Postponements, Tatooine, and The Bird And The Child…ren”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 96:57


    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”

    Episode 99 – “1976: Bouquets, Judgement, and He Was Only 26?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024


    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?”

    Episode 98 – “1974: Briiiighton, Wombledon, and Finally Facing Our (Spotify) Waterloo”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024


    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”

    Episode 97 – “1970: A Spanish Footballer Who Can Sing A Bit, Boycotts, and Won With Everything”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024


    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”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024


    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”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024


    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)

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 164:15


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 94:08


    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”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 92:04


    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”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 82:17


    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”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 93:14


    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 … Continue reading Episode 92 – “1979: Concentric Circles, Stereotypes, and Glittering Suspenders”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 90:32


    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, … Continue reading Episode 91 – “1972: Juries Of Two, Scotland The Brave, and A Greek Winner For A Grand Dutchy”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 91:23


    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, and The Gift Of Performing Last”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 88:30


    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 Mr Naef, and Velcro Skirts”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 95:01


    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 Offenders, and A Swinging Winner”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 87:12


    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: Fortress Of Solitude, 7 Kilos Of Dress, and She’s Only 13!”

    WMP Supplemental 11: Our Long Farewell to Liverpool

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 79:15


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 112:46


    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 of Eurovision 2023, Please Don’t Hate Us

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 87:18


    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, and That Winning Canadian”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 84:35


    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 One Points, and A Little Peace”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 93:18


    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 Staging, and Golden Shoes”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 93:01


    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 Broadcasters, Casablaca, and That Bloke From Frankston Again”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 82:46


    Merry Johnny Logan Christmas, everyone! In this episode, we chat about host city The Hague, the host of (and the rest) of 198), 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 Volunteer, A Tight Budget, and That Bloke From Frankston”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 84:29


    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 Rocked By 7 Points”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 87:53


    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 Toto Unites Europe”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 88:29


    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 Wine, and That Heavenly Outfit”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 88:03


    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 Bloke Named Christer Björkman, and Why? Johnny Logan!”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 90:48


    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 Heads, Riverdance, and Oops, Another Win”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 82:21


    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 RTE’s Wallet Opens Again”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 67:28


    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 Eurovision 2022

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 76:57


    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 Factor, and 24 Words”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 83:39


    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 Host Country Win”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 77:30


    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: Cowbell, Double Wogan, and the Diva We Needed”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 78:30


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 92:29


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 117:53


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 86:43


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 97:07


    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, Hefty Props, and the One Winning Violin”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 96:07


    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 Liked Your Other Song More”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 110:44


    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, Weird Props, and Fast Food Music”

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019


    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, A Couple of Couplets, and an Aruban Import”

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