Listen to the episode here: Episode 35 – Hungary with a Vengeance

In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to Hungary (hello Fleur!) and explore the rich history, geography, religion, and politics, while they share their top 5 Hungarian Eurovision songs from 2000 to now.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains theme of violence/family violence/domestic violence.

Songs Include:

What About My Dreams?  – Kati Wolf (2011)

Pioneer – Freddie (2016)

Sound Of Our Hearts – Compact Disco (2012)

Origo –  Joci Papai (2017)

Running  – Andras Kallay-Saunders (2014)

…They also chat about their friend Michael, Martin Luther King, the term “Banger”, ripped jeans, Scorpion’s Wind Of Change, time travel, Sliding Doors, Garmonbozia, James Bond villians, Star Wars, Twin Peaks, mondegreens for Kedvesem (2013), and how Eurovision can be a place for songs with deep and serious subject matter.

Then the Yoda Beanie Of Doom gave us our next country…

Next, we’re off to Ireland! Just in time for St Patrick’s Day!

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Intro and Indents provided by Shock Wave Sound. Into The Lights by Global Sound System.

Snippets of audio used for entertainment purposes only:

Hungarian Internet Tax – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver 2014 (audio taken from YouTube)

Wind Of Change – Scorpions

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Listen to the episode here: Episode 34 – Missing in Turkey

In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to Turkey, who haven’t returned to Eurovision since 2012. They explore the history, religion, the issues with Cyprus and Armenia, geography, and politics of the country. They also try really really hard with Turkish pronunciation.

Songs Include:

Love Me Back  – Can Bonomo (2012)

For Real – Athena (2004)

Dum Tek Tek – Hadise (2009)

We Could Be The Same –  maNga (2010)

Every Way That I Can  – Sertab Erener (2003)

…They also chat about The Lion, Witch and The Wardrobe, The Winter Olympics, Ricky Martin, points in Eurovision, Spice Girls, Green Day, Trojan Horses, USA, Jesus, Bruce McAvaney, Shania Twain, Serhat (2016), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, American Beauty, and Gwen Stefani.

Then the Yoda Beanie Of Doom gave us our next country…

Next, we’re off to Hungary!

Don’t forget to vote for us in the 2018 Australian Podcast Awards! Click here and follow the steps to vote.

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 Blindspot – Season 3, Episode 9 (2017)

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Listen to the episode here: Episode 33 – Adventures in Slovenia

In their first episode 2018, Danie and Mark travel to Slovenia and explore the history of the country including the time as Yugoslavia, geography, politics, and how Slovenia is full of beautiful women.

Songs Include:

Here For You – Maraaya (2015)

Round And Round – Tinkara Kovac (2014)

Vrag Naj Vzame – Rebeka Dremelj (2008)

Blue And Red –  Manuella (2016)

Energy  – Nusa Derenda (2001)

…They also chat about their trip to the USA, Star Trek, The Walking Dead, Twin Peaks, Courtney Act, Omar Naber, Melania Trump, Doctor Who, and Lombard The Paper People.

Then the Yoda Beanie Of Doom gave us our next country…

Next, we’re off to Turkey!

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Intro and Indents provided by Shock Wave Sound. Into The Lights by Global Sound System.

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On My Way – Omar Naber (2017)

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Listen to the episode here: Episode 32 – Bulgarian Dawn

In their last episode for 2017, Danie and Mark travel to Bulgaria, and explore the history, geography, politics, and the jury of two play their favourite top five.

Songs Include:

DJ, Take Me Away – Deep Zone & Balthzar (2008)

If Love Was A Crime – Poli Genova (2016)

Samo Shampioni – Elitsa & Stoyan (2013)

Love Unlimited –  Sofi Marinova (2012)

Beautiful Mess  – Kristian Kostov (2017)

…They also chat about the meme Ken Lee, the difference between CD version to what happens at ESC, hair goals, Austria 2018 and Israel 2017, Luke Skywalker, The Damned’s Smash It Up, pluses of love, 1960s science fiction films, and Kristian Kostov maybe being Loic Nottet’s number one fan.

Then the Yoda Beanie Of Doom gave us our next country…

Next, we’re off to Slovenia in 2018!

Thanks to everyone who has listened to our little podcast during 2017. We have learned a lot about Europe via Eurovision, and we hope you have too.

We’re having a break and will return with Episode 33 in February 2018. Wind Machine Podcast will be invading America, speading the Eurovision love. Be sure to follow our twitter account (@windmachinepod) and our Facebook page to see what we get up to while we’re away.

Wishing you all a very happy festive season and a very Eurovisiony new year.

Please check out our Podcast Friendlies:

Aussievision – aussievision.net

Eurovision Hub – eurovisionhub.com

Refreshments Provided – refreshmentsprovided.com

Kids Love Balloons – thesongnerd.com/podcast

Turbitt & Duck – turbittnduck.com

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Intro and Indents provided by Shock Wave Sound. Into The Lights by Global Sound System.

Snippets of audio used for entertainment purposes only:

Ken Lee – Bulgarian Music Idol 2008 (audio taken from YouTube)

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Listen to the episode here: Episode 31 – Romanian Holiday

In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to Transylvania… well, Romania. They explore the history with Moldova, the language, the politics, and the geography of the country, plus their top five Romanian in Eurovision from 2000 to now.

Songs Include:

Yodel It! – Ilinca feat. Alex Florea (2017)

Change – Hotel FM (2011)

It’s My Life – Cezar (2013)

Miracle –  Paula Seling & Ovi (2014)

Playing With Fire  – Paula Seling & Ovi (2010)

…They also chat about the 2016 withdrawal, Alfred Hitchcock, Chad’s flag, The Sound Of Music, favourite Dracula’s born May 27 (oh hello Pauline Hanson), Matt Bellamy from Muse, Han Solo and Chewbacca, Vlad the Impaler, Leah Remini, Mr Amp from Twin Peaks, James Bond, Stargate, and Star Trek. 

And seriously, Tiffani Amber Thiessen vs Paula Seling… They’re so similar.

And Count Von Count thanks you for visiting.

Then the Yoda Beanie Of Doom gave us our next country…

Next, we’re off to Bulgaria!

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Intro and Indents provided by Shock Wave Sound. Into The Lights by Global Sound System.

Snippets of audio used for entertainment purposes only:

Moment of Silence – Ovidiu Anton (2016 Withdrawal)

Lonely Goatherd – The Sound of Music (audio taken from YouTube)

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Listen to the episode here: Episode 30 – The Portuguese Legacy

Danie and Mark travel to Portugal and explore the history of the region, language, geography, Portugal in Eurovision, and try really hard to get Portuguese right.

Songs Include:

Quero Ser Tua – Suzy (2014)

Coisas De Nada – NonStop (2006)

Ha Um Mar Que Nos Separa – Leonor Andrade (2015)

Todas As Ruas Do Amor –  Flor-De-Lis (2009)

Amar Pelos Dois  – Salvador Sobral (2017)

…They also chat about Nandos,  Simpsons vs Futurama, Bardot, Scandal’us and Girls Aloud, Barbara Dex Award, sitcoms like The Partridge Family, Diff’rent Strokes and Friends, goths, 7-Eleven, Seinfeld, Brexit, Chris West’s Eurovision! book, Australian history and Sith Lords.

Then the Yoda Beanie Of Doom gave us our next country…

Next, we’re off to Romania!

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Intro and Indents provided by Shock Wave Sound. Into The Lights by Global Sound System.

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Portugal vs Mexico – The Simpsons (audio taken from YouTube)

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Listen to the episode here: Episode 29 – March of the Ukranians

Danie and Mark travel to Ukraine, the host of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. They explore the history, Crimea, politics, geography, and Ukraine’s role and successes in Eurovision.

Songs Include:

Be My Guest – Gaitana (2012)

Shady Lady – Ani Lorak (2008)

Tick Tock – Mariya Yaremchuk (2014)

Dancing Lasha Tumbai – Verka Serduchka (2007)

Wild Dances  – Ruslana (2004)

…They also chat about fake news, Epic Sax Guy, The Wiggles, Blue Man Group, Snapchat, Sesame Street, goths, Yul Brynner movies, Michael Jackson, Damn Edna Everage, and Conan The Barbarian.

Then the Yoda Beanie Of Doom gave us our next country…

Next, we’re off to the host of 2018 Eurovision, Portugal!!

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Intro and Indents provided by Shock Wave Sound. Into The Lights by Global Sound System.

Snippets of audio used for entertainment purposes only:

Indiana Jones and The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull – The Funniest Stereotypes About Ukraine in American Movies (audio taken from YouTube)

1944 – Jamala (2016)

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Listen to the episode here: Episode 28 – Czechmate!

Danie and Mark explore one half of the former Czechoslovakia: Czech Republic! They explore the history, geography, and politics of this very interesting country. Plus, as always, their entries in Eurovision.

Songs Include:

Mala Dama – Kabat (2007)

My Turn – Martina Barta (2017)

Aven Romale – Gipsy.cz (2009)

Hope Never Dies – Marta Jandova & Vaclav Noid Barta (2015)

I Stand  – Gabriela Guncikova (2016)

…They also chat about International Podcast Day, Roswell, Lordi, bra buying, Bohemian Rhapsody, Ming the Merciless, bad TV shows, mirrored rooms at carnivals, and Jon Bon Jovi’s teeth.

Then the Yoda Beanie Of Doom gave us our next country…

Next, we’re off to Ukraine!!

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Intro and Indents provided by Shock Wave Sound. Into The Lights by Global Sound System.

Snippets of audio used for entertainment purposes only:

Roswell – Season One, Episode Two (audio taken from YouTube)

Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen (audio taken from YouTube)

Video you need to watch:

Aven Romale – Gipsy.cz. See SUPER GYPSY HERE!

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Listen to the episode here: Episode 27 – Get Him To The Greek

Danie and Mark hop into the Wind Machine Podcast Machine and travel to Greece… and if you thought our attempts at French were bad, get a load of our Greek pronunciation! We’re so sorry, BUT we still explore the huge history, geography, politics of the country, and Greece’s involvement in Eurovision.

Songs Include:

Aphrodisiac – Eleftheria Eletheriou (2012)

This Is Love – Demy (2017)

Rise Up – Freaky Fortune feat. RiskyKid (2014)

Alcohol Is Free – Agathon Iakovidis & Koza Mostra (2013)

My Number One  – Helena Paparizou (2005)

…They also chat about Grease, George Colombaris from Masterchef, The Bold and The Beautiful,  Coast to Coast with Graham Kennedy and John Mangos, Nelly Furtado, Dannii Minogue, Manel Navarro, The Summer Olympics, Prince Philip, Mark’s memories from university, Venetian blinds, Spilt Enz,

Then the Yoda Beanie Of Doom gave us our next country…

Next, we’re off to Czech Republic!

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Intro and Indents provided by Shock Wave Sound. Into The Lights by Global Sound System.

Snippets of audio used for entertainment purposes only:

Opa! – Giorgos Alkaios & Friends (2010)

John Mangos The Chum Song and My Molivi – Coast to Coast with Graham Kennedy (audio taken from YouTube)

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Listen to the episode here: Episode 26 – The French Connection

Danie and Mark stutter and stumble over the French language (we’re so sorry!), while exploring the history, geography, politics, and France’s role in Eurovision as a Top 5 country.

Songs Include:

Allez Olla Ole – Jessy Matador (2010)

Moustache – Twin Twin (2014)

Echo (You And I) – Anggun (2012)

L’Enfer Et Moi – Amandine Bourgeois (2013)

J’ai Cherche  – Amir (2016)

…They also chat about Ricky Martin, Grant Denyer, Doug Anthony All Stars, Doctor Who, how everyone is suddenly called Louis, Asterix comics, John Blackman, Napoleon and the 1974 Eurovision winner, Charles de Gaulle and the airport, Oceanic Airlines from LOST, Courtney Love, and Amir’s really long name.

Then the Yoda Beanie Of Doom gave us our next country…

Next, we’re off to Greece! Opa!

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Intro and Indents provided by Shock Wave Sound. Into The Lights by Global Sound System.

Snippets of audio used for entertainment purposes only:

Joey Trying To Speak French – Friends (audio taken from YouTube)

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