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Episode 68 – “2009: Hot Mess Hosts, Hefty Props, and the One Winning Violin”
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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 10 of 2009 based on a jury…
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Episode 67 – “2008: Lovable Hosts, MySpace, and We Liked Your Other Song More”
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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 2008 based on a jury of tw…
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Episode 66 – “2017: Giant Heads, Weird Props, and Fast Food Music”
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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 in entertainment, t…
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Episode 65 – “2010: Orbs, Violins, and Underwear? They’re Blue.”
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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/episode-65-2010-orbs-violins-and-underwear-theyre-blue.mp3 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 a…
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Episode 64 – “2011: Slapstick, A Welcome Return, and Drunken Karaoke.”
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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/episode-64-2011-slapstick-a-welcome-return-and-drunken-karaoke.mp3 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 A…
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Episode 63 – “2005: A Thousand Drums Drumming, a Random Wind Chime, and Our Number One”
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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/episode-63-2005-a-thousand-drums-drumming-a-random-wind-chime-and-our-number-one.mp3 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, Euro…
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Episode 62 – “2006: A Confused American, a Button Shortage, and Praise for Hard Rock”
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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/episode-62-2006.mp3 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 su…
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Episode 61 – “2012: Mouse Clicking, Flames, and The Beginning of A New Era”
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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/episode-61-2012-mouse-clicking-flames-and-the-beginning-of-a-new-era.mp3 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 interva…
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Episode 60 – “2018: Robberies, Tarts, and a Homeward Bound Pikachu”
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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/episode-60-2018-robberies-tarts-and-a-homeward-bound-pikachu.mp3 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 Australi…
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Episode 59 – “2013: Queen Petra, Bare Feet, and Eric Saade’s Toilet Humour”
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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/episode-59-2013-queen-petra-bare-feet-and-eric-saades-toilet-humour.mp3 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, th…
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Episode 58 – “2001: Danish Pride, A Couple of Couplets, and an Aruban Import”
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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/episode-58-2001-danish-pride-a-couple-of-couplets-and-an-aruban-import.mp3 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, E…
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Episode 57 – “2015: Our Guy, Two Nul Points, And More Than One Hero”
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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/09/episode-57-2015-our-guy-two-nul-points-and-more-than-one-hero.mp3 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 …
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Episode 56 – “2000: Syrian Flags, Sheet Dancing, and The Wings Of Love”
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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/episode-56-2000-syrian-flags-sheet-dancing-and-the-wings-of-love.mp3 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…
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Episode 55 -“2003: Russian Screaming, Elton John’s Toupee, and Nul Points”
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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/episode-55-2003-russian-screaming-elton-johns-toupee-and-nul-points.mp3 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 i…
Listen to the episode here : https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/eurovision-2019-recap-review.m4a 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), thei…
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Eurovision 2019 – Semi Final 2 First Rehearsals Reaction Podcast
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In this episode we give our thoughts on the first rehearsals for the countries participating in Semi Final 2. Listen to it here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/eurovision-2019-second-semi-final-first-rehearsals-reaction.wavBy windmachinepodcast
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Eurovision 2019 – Semi Final 1 First Rehearsals Reaction Podcast
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In this episode we give our thoughts on the first rehearsals for the countries participating in Semi Final 1. Listen to it here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/eurovision-2019-semi-final-1-first-rehersal-reaction.m4aBy windmachinepodcast
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Episode 54 – “2004: Turkish Pride, Technical Issues, and Wild Dancing”
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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/episode-54-2004-turkish-pride-technical-issues-and-wild-dancing.m4a 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 a…
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WMP Supplemental: Eurovision 2019 Preview Episode
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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/wmp-supplemental-eurovision-2019-preview.m4a 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…
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Episode 53 – “2016: Love Love, Peace Peace, and The Heartbreak Of That Tele-vote”
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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/episode-53-love-love-peace-peace.m4a 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 Austr…
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Episode 52 – 2014: Boos, Beards, and Boobs
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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 in entertainme…
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Episode 51 – 2002: Passwords, Rachel Hair, and The Last 12 Points
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Listen to the episode here: https://windmachinepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/episode-51-2002-1.m4a 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…
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Episode 50 – Congratulations, We Have Arrived!
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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, so listener discretion is advise…
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Episode 49 – Coulda Shoulda Woulda’s: Part 2
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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): I Won’t Break – Julia Samoylova (2018) Matt…
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Episode 48 – Coulda Shoulda Woulda’s: Part 1
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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. Songs Include (full or in part): I Can’t Go On – Rob…
Listen to the episode here: Episode 47 – Lithuanian Graffiti In this episode, Danie and Mark explore the last country out of the Yoda Beanie Of Doom – Lithuania!! We can’t believe it either! For the last time, we do our regular wrap up of history, geography, and politics, murder Lithuanian language, and play our top five based on a jury of two! Son…
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Episode 46 – Captain Espania: Civil War
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Listen to the episode here: Episode 46 – Captain Espania Civil War In this episode, Danie and Mark explore the last of the Big Five countries of Eurovision: Spain! And this is a long episode because of the country’s extensive history, massive politics, and intriguing religion. They also, naturally, play their favourite songs from 2000 to now based …
Listen to the episode here: Episode 45 – To Belarus With Love In this episode, Danie and Mark explore Belarus! They talk about the history with Russia and Lithuania, with all the name changes too, the geography, the politics, and focus on their top 5 songs from the country! Songs Include: Time – Uzari and Maimuna (2015) We Are The Heroes – LiteSoun…
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Episode 44 – Montenegro The Next Generation
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Listen to the episode here: Episode 44 – Montenegro The Next Generation In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to Montenegro and explore the history with Yugoslavia and the country’s multiple attempts at independence, the geography, politics, and share their favourite Eurovision songs based on the jury of two. Songs Include: The Real Thing – Highwa…
Listen to the episode here: Episode 43 – Iceland Discovery In this episode, Danie and Mark explore the geography, politics, and history of Iceland. They also try really hard to pronounce Icelandic! Like really, really hard. Also, they share their top 5 songs based on the jury of two. Songs Include: This Is My Life – Euroband (2008) Paper – Svala (2…
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Episode 42 – The Hitchhikers Guide to Moldova
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Listen to the episode here: Episode 42 – The Hitchhikers Guide to Moldova In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to the mystical land of Epic Sax Guy – Moldova. They explore its history with Romania and the former Soviet Union; the geography and climate; and how Moldovan Eurovision acts are like a strange family tree. Songs Include: My Lucky Day – …
Listen to the episode here: Episode 41 – The Swiss Redemption In this episode, Danie and Mark journey to Switzerland and discuss the history, politics, and neutrality of the country. This is one of Mark’s favourite Eurovision countries so getting a top 5 was hard work. This episode also means we have been doing this for two years! Songs Include: Un…
Listen to the episode here: Episode 40 – The Maltese Falcon In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to Malta and explore the history with the UK (and why the geography made Malta important in war), the language, religion of the region, and chat about their favourite songs based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Taboo – Christabelle (2018) This Is The…
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WMP Supplemental – Post Eurovision 2018 Debrief
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Listen to the episode here: WMP Supplemental – Eurovision 2018 Debrief Danie and Mark have a chat about Eurovision 2018. They talk about how Australia voted, who voted for Australia, and how WMP predicted the jury winner! They also chat about their three happy and sad surprises of this year, their most improved entries from the CD and rehearsals, a…
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Episode 39 – All Quiet On The German Front
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Listen to the episode here: Episode 39 – All Quiet on the German Front In this episode, Danie and Mark trek to Germany, one of the Eurovision Big 5 countries! They explore the history, geography and climate, politics, and play their top 5 songs from 2000 to now based on a jury of two. Songs Include: Is It Right – Elaiza (2014) Black Smoke – Ann-Sop…
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WMP Supplemental: Eurovision 2018 Preview Episode
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Listen to the episode here: Eurovision 2018 Preview Danie and Mark trawl through all 43 songs entered into this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and play their top 10, based on jury of two. Song include in alphabetical order by title (spoilers): . . . . . Bones – Equinox Lie To Me – Mikolas Josef Light Me Up – Gromee feat Lukas Meijer Mercy – Madame …
Listen to the episode here: Episode 38 – Odds & Sods In this episode, Danie and Mark explore their Odds and Sods of Eurovision: Slovakia, Monaco, and Australia. They talk about each country’s history, politics, geography, and play their top two songs from each, based on a jury of two. We would also like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as our b…
Listen to the episode here: Episode 37 – Guardians of Estonia In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to the mystical land of Estonia, home of Koit Toome’s facial expressions! They explore the history (oh hai Russia, Sweden, and Germany), politics, geography, and pick their top 5 songs from 2000 to now. Songs Include: Verona – Koit Toome and Laura (…
Listen to the episode here: Episode 36 – Eire Force One HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY! In this episode, Danie and Mark travel to The Republic of Ireland. They explore the massive history of the region, the role of the Catholic Church, politics and the IRA, geography, and share their favourite Irish Eurovision songs from 2000 to now. Songs Include: Only Lo…
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Episode 35 – Hungary with a Vengeance
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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/domesti…
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 M…
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Episode 33 – Adventures in Slovenia
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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) …
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 & S…
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) …
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) …
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Episode 29 – March Of The Ukrainians
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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 Yaremch…
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…
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…
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) – Anggu…
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Episode 25 – The Macedonian Candidate
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Listen to the episode here: Episode 25 – The Macedonian Candidate Recorded the day after the ESCFAN Eurovision Disco, Danie croaks a lot but Mark holds it together, and they both explore the super fascinating Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Rich history, massive conflicts, and fabulous Eurovision songs! Songs Include: Neshto Shto Ke Otsane –…
