EstoCast
EstoCast is a podcast presented by the Estonian Museum Canada/VEMU, Estonian Music Week, and the Eesti Elu/Estonian Life newspaper in Toronto. Each episode explores a different dimension of Estonian culture in Canada, Estonia, and around the world. Through conversations about books, music, art, history, science, and more, the hosts ask what it means to be Estonian and what Estonians have to offer the wider world. Episodes are offered in both English and Estonian.
Episodes
Chemistry, Comedy, and Memories of Olaf Kopvillem with Archivist Keila Kopvillem
Welcome to the 5th season of EstoCast! 🥳The music of Olaf Kopvillem may depict one man’s story and experience at face value, but it also shows a more universal refugee experience in the sense that a lot of post Second World War refugees would have had similar thoughts, journeys, and circumstances.Conveying that to us in an exhibit at VEMU Estonian Museum Canada and now at the beginning of the fift
Family Songs, Green Screens, and Situational Education with Anna Levin of Lolala
Between children’s music and educational YouTube channels, the Estonian multimedia project known as Lolala has become part of tens of thousands of people’s lives. And it all started in the living room of Anna and Arian Levin.As Anna, the latest EstoCast episode guest, describes, they were equipped with performance experience, imaginative songs, and a green screen. The setup wasn’t fancy. But even
Õpingud, elu ja võimalused Torontos - vestlus Monika Siim-Kivilooga
Monika Siim-Kiviloo on inspireeriv ja mitmekülgne tegija, keda tõi Torontosse alguses filmiproduktsiooni õpe Yorki ülikoolis ja seejärel üldinseneri õpingud Toronto Ülikoolis. Kuid Monika on ka VEMU tiimi kõige noorem ja värskem liige, kus ta muu hulgas tegeleb ürituste pildistamise-filmimisega, intervjueerib professionaalseid naisi meie kogukonnas ja toimetab arhiivis. Vestleme temaga elust välis
Banter and Multilingual Miscommunication with Olga Loitsenko
Olga Loitsenko, the latest guest on EstoCast, is on a mission. Well, a number of them actually, if you count hunting for coffee and employment, but above all she’s working to climb her way up as a comedian here in Canada. And the stakes are high, as this snippet of the new episode indicates.In advance of her performances at VEMU Estonian Museum Canada on Saturday May 23rd (part of Doors Open Toron
Ajaloolane tänapäeva maailmas - vestlus Kaarel Piirimäega
Kaarel Piirimäe on ajaloolane ja mõtleja, kes avab oma käsitlustes Eesti ja Euroopa mineviku keerukaid kihistusi ning nende mõju tänapäevale. Praegu viibib Kaarel Torontos, töötades uue raamatu kallal ning külastades ka kohalikke eesti kogukonna üritusi, kust mitmed teda ehk juba tunnevad. Värskes saates kuuleme tema retkedest maailma arhiividesse ja ajaloolase rollist ühiskonnas. Tänases episoodi
Antarctic Expeditions, Soundscapes, and Advocacy with Valmar Kurol
Montréal-based artist and Antarctic enthusiast Valmar Kurol believes that artists and tourists play a major role in the protection of Antarctica, as discussed in the latest EstoCast episode.Which is partly why the continent has been the focus of his music (in addition to research and painting). It’s a region with an Estonian connection, a great deal of wildlife, as well as an urgent need for envir
A Love for Languages and History - with Anna Herran
For members of our Toronto Estonian community, Anna Herran might already be a familiar face. She has helped out in the VEMU archives as well as volunteered at Estonian Music Week, various VEMU events, and Post-EstDocs just to name a few. But she is also a PhD Candidate in History at the University of Toronto, interested in the connections among history, memory, and statehood in 20th-century East C
A Discussion of State-Sanctioned Misogyny and Sofi Oksanen's Book “Same River, Twice”
In the newest episode of EstoCast, we’re steering away from the usual format to share a literary discussion. The text in question is Sofi Oksanen’s book Same River, Twice: Putin’s War on Women – A Feminist Investigation of Sexual Violence, Genocide, and Threats to DemocracyHelping us understand this topic better are two guests: Professor Kate Holland and Dr. Kadri Tüür, both of whom teach at the U
Süvenedes kirjandusemaailma Marju Kõivupuuga
Marju Kõivupuu on Võrumaalt pärit eesti folklorist, kultuuriloolane, kirjanik ja õppejõud, kes lisaks akadeemilisele uurimistööle on aktiivselt panustanud meie pärandkultuuri populariseerimisse ja löönud kaasa kultuuriteemalistes diskussioonides. Vestleme sellesest, mis Marjut kirjanduse ja üldse kultuuri juures kõige rohkem intrigeerib, kuidas temast juba varakult raamatukoi sai ja veel paljust p
Connective Dance, Body Knowledge, and Trauma Healing with Peter Trosztmer
Dance is something that should be a part of everyone’s lives, as discussed with the latest EstoCast guest, Montréal-based dancer Peter Trosztmer.Dance is his profession and craft, but it has also been a means to connect with others, to heal trauma, and to be connected with the physical world. And it can do that for anyone.In this episode of EstoCast, hear about:🚶🏻♂️the stories of his relatives fr
Muusika ja looming- vestlus Haldi Välimäega
Haldi Välimäe on eesti muusik ja laulukirjutaja, kes on juba noorest peale olnud muusikaga seotud ning sellest ümbritsetud. Ta mitte ei saanud muusikuks, vaid sündis selleks. Haldi tunneb huvi ka väliseesti muusika ning kultuuripärandi vastu ja on seda uurinud. Muusika on tema jaoks palju enamat kui lihtsalt helid, kuuleme Haldi reisist ja esinemistest lähitulevikus Kanadas, Eesti Abistamiskomitee
From Animal Size Discoveries to Colobus Monkey Egalitarianism with Kaia Tombak
In her research, Dr. Kaia Tombak has challenged long-held assumptions in evolutionary biology, such as the idea that male mammals are always larger than females. As she describes it, there is a significant proportion of animal species in which males and females are typically the same size, or where females are larger. And this is just one of the discoveries she has made as a biologist, through wor
Keeled ja kirjandus - raamatuaasta vestlus Lea Kreininiga
Lea Kreinini nimi on paljudele Toronto eestlasele tuttav, kuna ta on mõnda aega siin meie seas elanud ja saadab nüüd Eestist kaastöid ajalehele Eesti Elu. Lea on pidanud huvitavaid ameteid - ta on õpetanud eesti keelt võõrkeelena, tegutsenud giidi, tõlkija ja kirjanikuna. Ta on elanud ka Ungaris ja Šotimaal, lüües kõikjal kaasa eesti kultuurielus ja hariduslikes ettevõtmistes. Meie värskes saates
From Fränder’s Heavy Folk to Swedish Mythology in New York City with Säde Tatar
Though places and opportunities to play their music are somewhat limited in Uppsala, Sweden, heavy folk band Fränder—including their Estonian flautist, bagpipe player, and singer Säde Tatar—have taken it upon themselves to make their own events happen, and that includes the Nordic Now! festival in New York City. Soon, owing to the impact they’ve made, they’ll be working together with the renowned
Külas kirjandusesõber ja maailmaparandaja Anneli Andre Barrett
Igal inimesel on oma lugu. Toronto eestlase Anneli Andre Barretti elutee on olnud eriti põnev. Pärast töötamist inglise keele õpetajana Kanadas on ta reisinud erinevatesse riikidesse Project TEMBO vahendusel, et õpetada seda keelt Aafrikas jm eksootilistes paikades. Inglise keelt on ta õpetanud ka PEN Canada vabatahtlikuna - pagulaskirjanikele. Kust sai aga alguse Anneli armastus kirjanduse vastu,
From Family Music Concerts to Identifying Animals Tracks with Tiiu Strutt
Speaking with educator and singer-songwriter Tiiu Strutt, we find that every animal track, every song, every puppet show, and every conversation is a learning opportunity.And moreover, an avenue to instilling a sense of wonder in learners of all ages.In the newest episode of EstoCast, hear about:🐾why the land is so important in her educational work🐾striving for equality and respect in nature🐾how s
Eesti keele võlust ja väest - vestlus Adam Culleniga
Eesti keel on eestlaste meelest teadagi kõige ilusam keel maailmas, aga seda peetakse ka üheks raskemini õpitavaks keeleks. See ei takistanud Ameerikast Minnesotast pärit tõlkijal, kirjanikul ja muusikul Adam Cullenil, kelle soontes ei voola tilkagi eesti verd, seda keelt laitmatult ära õppimast ja eesti kultuuriruumi sulandumast. Kuulake ja saate teada, millega meie maa ja keel Adami ära võlusid,
From Summer Camp Tenets to Embroidery-Inspired Art with Lachlan Bell
Eestlus (Estonianness) is a state of being, identity, and feeling that has a multiplicity of variations. This time on EstoCast, we’re fortunate to hear about it from an Estonian-Australian point-of-view.Coming from Sydney, Australia, Lachlan Bell is an artist and designer, a researcher in the field of folkloristics and heritage, and a community leader. This past summer, he was in Ontario, Canada g
Kirjandus ja lugemine kahes kultuuriruumis - vestlus Riina Kindlamiga
Torontost pärit eestlane Riina Kindlam on nüüdseks juba üle paarikümne aasta elanud Eestis. Tema nime näeb tihti Eesti Elu veergudel ning ka teistes väljaannetes. Aga kuidas ta jõudis kirjutamise ja luuletamiseni? Kuidas on kulgenud Eesti kultuuri ja keelde sukeldumine seal elades? Mis tõmbab teda kirjanduse, eriti selle lühivormide poole? Kuulake ja saate teada!Tänases saates kuulete: 📕 Millised
From the Mind-Music Connection to Digital Music Tools with Erik Kreem
Erik Kreem and his music have been featured previously in the “Memories of Home” online concert series presented by VEMU and its project Estonian Music Week. And also in the pages of Eesti Elu / Estonian Life newspaper. But never on an episode of EstoCast.There’s a good deal to catch up on, and Erik has a bundle of stories and thought-provoking musical commentary to kick off this new season of our
Lugemine kui enese avastamise teekond ja teraapia - vestlus Anna-Kristiina Paega
Tere tulemast EstoCasti värske, 4. hooaja esimesse saatesse! Kuna käimas on raamatuaasta, räägime antropoloogi ja raamatusõbra Anna-Kristiina Paega raamatute lugemisest, aga ka kirjutamisest. Anna-Kristiina oli augustikuus külas VEMU arhiivis Torontos, kus ta tegi magistriõppe praktikat, kogudes materjali oma uurimistöö jaoks. Saates kuulete, millistesse riikidesse on Anna-Kristiina elutee teda vi
From Locating Historic Photos to Intersections of Identity with Camille Intson
When the grandmother of Camille Intson (AKA Camie, @thecamiliad ) passed away, she left countless photographs and pieces of history that led Camille to investigate her family history and Estonian heritage in a deep way, ultimately leading to a road trip across Estonia with her mother and eventually, an exhibit at VEMU Estonian Museum Canada.As we found out in conversation with her recently, this j
Film võiks olla kunst, mitte kaup - vestlus meie mehega Hollywoodis, operaator Alar Kiviloga
Küllap oleme kõik filmihuvilised - käime kinos uusi linateoseid vaatamas või naudime neid kodus striimides. Kuid millised on filmitööstuse telgitagused? Kuidas jõudis üks Kanada eestlane filmiinimeste mekasse, Hollywoodi, ja kuidas ta ennast seal tunneb? Vastuseid neile küsimustele ja palju muud huvitavat leiate meie tuliuues vestluses filmioperaator Alar Kiviloga.Värskes saates kuulete:🎬 Alar Kiv
From 1880s Arizona to Casting Revelations with Tiiu Loigu and William Shockley
To be a filmmaker, you need to control the wildest variables imaginable, such as extreme weather and explosions, while also making a moving work of art with great sensitivity and attention to detail.In the newest episode of EstoCast, filmmaking duo Tiiu Loigu and William Shockley are showing us how they achieved that in their latest film, Long Shadows, due for theatrical release on September 26th,
Külas koolijuhid Eestist
Torontos käis hiljuti koolijuhtide ja haridustegelaste delegatsioon Eestist. EstoCasti stuudios jagasid mõtteid kohustuslikust kirjandusest Eesti koolides Pelgulinna Riigigümnaasiumi direktor Indrek Lillemägi (töötanud emakeeleõpetajana 4 aastat), Võru Gümnaasiumi õppejuht Annely Hindrikson (töötanud emakeeleõpetajana 16 aastat) ja Narva Eesti Gümnaasiumi juht Irene Käosaar (erialaks eesti keel te
Sidudes kirjandust ja loodust – vestlus Valdur Mikitaga
Kirjanikel ja loovatel inimestel üldse on sageli mõni lemmikkoht, kus uusi ideid genereerida. Tuntud ja tunnustatud eesti kirjaniku ja semiootiku Valdur Mikita jaoks on see paik keset metsa, kus saab rahulikult oma mõtetega olla. Sellest, kuidas loodus inspireerib tema kirjatöid ja paljust muust kuuletegi meie uues saates.Vestlusest saate teada: 📕Raamatuaasta tähistamisest Eestis📗Sellest, kus on
From A Cappella Arrangements to Software Compilers with Elora Burns
Countermeasure, a Canadian a cappella band that’s performing at Estonian Music Week in Toronto on May 24th, is keen on defying genre, breaking down the sounds of instruments, and plenty of collaboration, which has resulted in some literally breathtaking music!In this episode of EstoCast, Elora Burns, a member of this 12-piece group, shares:🎤 the Estonian linguistic experience that played a role in
From Creative Seclusion to Instrumental Unison with Katariina Tirmaste
Winning an Etnokulp award (a big wooden ladle) was a surprise for flautist and composer Katariina Tirmaste. There she was, happily singing a runo song together with the audience at the Estonian Traditional Music Center in Viljandi… when all of a sudden her name was called out!Of course, she’s very active as a musician, and in this episode of EstoCast, we hear about the:🪈 the many projects and coll
Kirjaniku hing on noor - vestlus Eerik Purjega
Vahest juhtub nii, et leiame oma tõelise kutsumuse küpses eas. Nii juhtus meie tänase külalisega, Toronto eestlasest kirjaniku Eerik Purjega. Milline on olnud 98-aastase kirjaniku elu ja mida ta arvab kirjandusest ja kirjutamisest, saate teada meie järjekordses Eesti Raamatu Aastale pühendatud episoodis. Saates kuuleme: ✍🏻 kuidas jõudis luuletajana alustanud Eerik romaanide ja mälestuste kirjutam
From the Easel to Bologna Children’s Book Fair with Gerda Märtens
As Gerda Märtens describes the creation of a picture book, text is at the core; but for an illustrator, there’s both expressive freedom and a sense of responsibility, considering how much space there is to work with.In this episode, she’s sharing more about what goes into the making of a book. Learn about:🎨 the essential, foundational things we all gain from children’s literature🎨 how Italy has in
Algas Eesti Raamatu Aasta! Külas on dr. Kadri Tüür
2025. aasta on kuulutatud Eesti Raamatu Aastaks - möödub 500 aastat esimese eestikeelse trükise ilmumisest. Sel puhul kutsub EstoCast külla põnevaid inimesi - lihtsalt kirglikke raamatusõpru, aga ka selle valdkonna professionaale Eestist, Kanadast ja mujalt. Meie esimeseks külaliseks on Muhumaalt pärit dr. Kadri Tüür, kirjandusteadlane ja semiootik, kes õpetab alates 2024. aasta sügisest Toronto ü
From Film Sets to Festivals with Karl Raudsepp Hearne
For Karl Raudsepp Hearn, visiting Estonia for the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival wasn’t just exciting because he was premiering his latest film, The G. It was also the first time he had ever been to Estonia, ever.The release of his film has seen its share of heart-warming and thought-provoking moments. In the latest episode of EstoCast, hear Karl talk about:🎥 The important Estonian diaspora le
Eestlus elutee kulgemistes - vestlus Elle Rosenbergiga
Head uut aastat, hea EstoCasti kuulaja! Uus aastaring toob meie stuudiosse värske külalise - Toronto eestlase Elle Rosenbergi. Aktiivse kogukonnaliikmena on Elle tegutsenud mitmetes organisatsioonides, muuhulgas juhtinud pikka aega Toronto Eesti Seltsi Täienduskooli ja viinud koolikoori mitmel korral Eestisse laulupeole. Räägime Ellega üleskasvamisest väikeses eesti kogukonnas St. Catherines´is, e
From percussive singing to dolphins with Mart Avi
Singer, songwriter, and soundscape builder Mart Avi is bound to turn your head when you first hear his music. Even through the sounds alone, you can tell he has a very physical approach to music, including an almost percussive style of singing. And there are an abundance of stories to dig into lyrically.Before he hits the stage at 2025’s Estonian Music Week festival, hear him speak on the latest e
Minna ei tahtnud, jääda ei saanud -vestlus Vilme Pedega
1944. a. suurpõgenemise 80. aastapäeva puhul kutsume stuudiosse neid, kes on pidanud ette võtma pika ja raske põgenemisteekonna. Vilme Pede oli üks nendest, kelle saatus tahtmatult niimoodi läks. Vilme on olnud pikaaegne aktiivne liige Toronto eesti kogukonnas ning hoidnud eesti keelt ja meelt tugevana ka oma peres. Kuidas oli jätta hüvasti kodumaaga, leida uus koht, kus juured alla ajada ja palju
From pea soup to art in Venezuela with Mai Reet Vomm Järve
How could a bowl of soup lead a family to safety in war-torn Europe?Find out in the latest episode of EstoCast, where we met with Estonian-Canadian artist, award-winning community volunteer, and self-described people person, Mai Reet Vomm Järve.Mai, who left Estonia as a little girl 80 years ago, with her mother Benita Vomm and brother Ants Erik Vomm, has an extraordinary story that takes us from
Lapsena põgenikuteele - vestlus Hille Viiresega
1944. a. suurpõgenemise 80. aastapäeva puhul kutsume stuudiosse neid, kes on pidanud ette võtma pika ja raske põgenemisteekonna. Hille Viires on Kanada eestlaste seas laiemalt tuntud kunstnikuna. Kuid oma kodulinnas Montréalis on ta agaralt kaasa löönud paljudes muudeski ettevõtmistes. Sellest, milline on olnud tema põgenemis- ja elutee, kuidas ta jõudis Kanadasse ning miks ta pere otsustas Montré
Estonian Life newsreel - Issue no. 40
In this bonus episode, we're bringing you the highlight stories from Eesti Elu / Estonian Life newspaper this week. Get an overview of what's happening in the Estonian world, from the art that's attracting attention in major auction houses to new activities with Estonian scouts and guides in Canada.(Image: "Rooma" [Rome] by painter Konrad Mägi)Socials: ➡️ @estonianmusicwee
Argentine nostalgia, hematology, and photography with Peeter Põldre
Between Peeter Põldre’s family leaving Estonia at the end of WWII and settling in Canada, they spent several years in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This city became a new home for quite a few Estonians in fact.And for Peeter, who was born in Argentina, memories from his early years there and a connection to the country have remained with him as he has moved forward in life and his career.In this episod
A Fresh Perspective on Multiculturalism with Maiki Müürsepp
Welcome back to EstoCast, we hope you enjoyed the summer! As this is the year of multiculturalism in Estonia, we’re continuing on with that theme but there’s also another important occasion that we’re marking in our episodes here this fall - the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape of 1944. We’ll be having guests in the studio that both have first-hand experience of the Great Escape and with young
Digging through vinyl record treasure with Ahto Külvet
For Ahto Külvet, rare vinyl records became part of his day-to-day quite naturally. It all started with a love of listening to music. Then, just as his vinyl collection became too big for his family’s apartment, an opportunity came around to open a small record store.Nowadays he runs Psühhoteek record store in Tartu, hosts radio shows and conferences, and DJs regularly at events and festivals. Alon
Transitioning to life in Estonia with Sebastian Buccioni
Sebastian Buccioni, who moved from Canada to Estonia a year ago, has noted a sincerity in social interactions among several other cultural observations. Moving to Estonia connects to a long-term goal of his, and in this episode of EstoCast, Buccioni is sharing what it’s been like to relocate, including:🌍what similarities to Estonian culture he noticed in his own Jewish, German, and Italian heritag
Rahvusvaheline naine - Johanna Helin
EstoCasti studios käis külas Kanadas elav soomlanna Johanna Helin, kes kirjutab Toronto Ülikoolis doktoritööd rahvusvahelisest haridusest ja globaalsest poliitikast, aga on ka tegus ettevõtja ning aktiivne Toronto eestlaskonna liige. Tänases Eesti lipu päeva saates vestleme Johannaga sellest, kuidas erinevad kultuurid temas igapäevaselt kohtuvad. Uhiuues EstoCast’i saates uurime järgnevaid multik
Meditating on messages and wordplay with Jarek Kasar
Jarek Kasar is an innovator in Estonian music, not only having created his own approach to hip hop in the Estonian language but also combining this with singing over the years.Prior to his recent concerts in Toronto, he shared how it all began and the many historic moments that he has participated in through his music.In this episode of EstoCast, hear about:🎵 living part-time in New York City, the
Exploring Cultural Diversity with Nicole Pede
Having a culturally diverse background has a truly positive and often eye-opening effect on your life, the world, and to the people that surround you daily. Young Estonian-Canadian Nicole Pede is visiting our studio, where we get into a discussion that touches upon many topics, among them how multiculturalism broadens horizons and opens up many new doors and how familial support helps strengthen t
Documenting the journey to Eurovision with Alika Milova
Singing, songwriting, and performing are things that have always felt natural to ALIKA. Music has always been there in her life. Audiences could tell this right away when she recently performed in Canada. But the path to singing for millions of viewers and listeners still has its challenges, as much as it’s exhilarating.In this episode of EstoCast, hear about:🎙️her “Bridges” songwriting and record
Tartu EU kultuuripealinn 2024 suurejoonelisest ettevõtmisest Erni Kasega
2024 on Tartu koos Lõuna-Eestiga Euroopa kultuuripealinn. Aasta vältel toimub suur hulk suuremaid ja väiksemaid üritusi ning aktsioone, mida seob teema "Ellujäämise kunstid". Meie järjekordses Tartu 2024 eri-saates vestleme Tartu 2024 välissuhete juhi Erni Kasega. Kuulates värsket EstoCasti saadet, saad teada huvitavatest kultuuriga seotud teemadest, sealhulgas:🇪🇪 Mida põnevat pakub Tar
Considering cultural integration with Sten Mahov
Over the course of the year that journalist Sten Mahov has lived in Montréal, he’s faced certain challenges in getting set up. For example, finding work and a place to live. However, he has also observed that Canada is a fruitful place for the cultures of the world to interact.As we continue to explore the celebration of the Cultural Diversity Year in Estonia in this episode, hear Sten’s perspecti
A Glimpse Into Tartu 2024 with Kati Torp
There’s much, much more to see in Estonia than just the Old Town of Tallinn!Kati Torp, the Artistic Director of @tartu2024 , can share many reasons why Tartu and southern Estonia (a European Capital of Culture in 2024) should be on your travel itinerary this year. Especially as the region interacts with the theme “Arts of Survival.”In this episode of EstoCast, hear about:🏛️the diverse cultures and
Navigating in a Multicultural Society with Elva Palo
In a culturally diverse country such as Canada, we are blessed with having multiple cultures intermingle and work together, but it can also be hard to make your own cultural background stand out in this whole hodgepodge. Latvian-Estonian Elva Palo speaks about how she has allowed her cultural identity to shine, her positive outlook on a multicultural society and much more in this fresh episode! In
Thoughts on slow travel with Hendrik Tork
Human geography specialist and world traveller Hendrik Tork has visited 60 different countries, but he makes it clear when talking about travelling that his aim hasn’t been to merely pass through as many nations as possible.Rather, travel is an opportunity to interact thoughtfully with people, cultures, and landscapes. And he has many valuable insights on this approach.In this episode of EstoCast,
Kultuuririkkusest Eestis Irene Käosaarega
EstoCast tervitab uue aasta puhul kõiki meie kuulajaid üle laia ilma! Algav 2024. aasta on kuulutatud Eesti kultuuriministeerium poolt kultuuririkkuse aastaks ning see on üks neist teemadest, mida hakkame uuel hooajal käsitlema. Uue aasta esimeses saates vestleme teeneka lõimumise eestvedaja, Narva Eesti Riigigümnaasium direktori Irene Käosaarega mitmekultuurilisusest, eestikeelse hariduse tähtsus
Pickin' on guitar and country music with Laur Joamets
Guitarist Laur Joamets took a leap of faith when he moved from Estonia to Nashville, Tennessee to play country music. But before long, he was touring the United States with singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson and playing on major late night TV shows.He’s a man with plenty of funny and insightful stories to tell. In this episode, join Vincent Teetsov from Estonian Life newspaper as we hear about:🤠th
Trennist ja tervisest - vestlus Taimo Ilvese ja Tiit Rometiga
Oleme EstoCasti saadetes tutvustanud mitmeid sportlasi ja aktiivse liikumisega tegelevaid inimesi. Aga milline on vaade teiselt poolt, nais- ja meeskonna treenerina? Treenerite mõttemaailmast, tervisliku elustiili kestvusest ja muust põnevast vestleme Kanada eestlastest sportlaste ja treenerite Taimo Ilvese ja Tiit Rometiga. Värkses saates arutleme mitmete tervise ja liikumisega seotud teemade üle
Examining humanity and equity in music with Anneliis Kits
As Anneliis Kits sees it, musicians are humans just like everyone else. And yet, in the way they are idolized and/or vilified, many artists have had their humanity taken away from them. She wants to change that, for the sake of their health and wellbeing.She also cares deeply about women becoming more represented in the music industry. Having recently spent time in Canada as part of The Global Net
Volleyball and Values – Talking Sports and Fitness With Ruby Sõrra
“Volleyball is a game of major ups and downs, you either do really well or you don’t” is how Canadian-Estonian athlete Ruby Sõrra describes the sport that she’s incredibly passionate about. Tune in to hear about what volleyball has taught the star athlete, how she views her future in the sport and more! In this latest episode, you’ll discover many riveting topics such as:🏐 How volleyball and spor
Appreciating words and the wilderness with Tarmo Tuule
Game creator and children's writer Tarmo finds tremendous freedom and value in the natural world. It’s where he goes when he needs to think through and solve certain challenges. And a hammock outside is his favourite place to solve a crossword puzzle.Prior to his appearance at Tartu College on October 18th, hear a bit about:🧩how bees and bogs play a role in his writing of books and constructi
Tartu College’i laenuraamatukogu saab 20-aastaseks! Vestleme raamatukoguhoidjate Alliki Arro ja Vaike Rannuga
Käesolevas värskes saates on meil külalisteks tänavu 20-aastaseks saava Tartu College’i Estonian Studies Library ehk kodusemalt laenuraamatukogu pikaaegsed eestvedajad Alliki Arro ja Vaike Rannu. Räägime nendega raamatukogu tähtsusest meie kogukonnale, sellest, milline on raamatukoguhoidja töö ja paljust muust. Mõnusat kuulamist!Käesolevas saates arutame huvitavaid ja kütkestavaid teemasid, sealhu
Kohtume IronLady Krislin Kämäräga
Oleme palju kuulnud katsumustest, mis on seotud IronMani võistlustega. Aga kuidas sellel osalemine päriselt tundub, eriti hobisportlase jaoks? Meie värskeimas saates vestleme muuseumide valdkonnas tegutseva, VEMU püsinäituse kuraatorite tiimi koordinaatori Krislin Kämäräga. Kuuleme, kuidas ta triatlonini jõudis, kuidas valmistub võistlusteks füüsiliselt ja vaimselt. Räägime spordi tähtsusest igapä
Understanding e-Estonia's success story—an interview with Anett Numa
As described by Anett Numa from Accelerate Estonia, the nation’s success as a technological innovator was in part shaped by the lobbying of Estonians in the 1960s, during the Soviet occupation.But once independence was regained, what was involved in creating the e-Estonia that is so famous today? And does it have any impact on the rest of the world?In this episode, hear about:💻the necessity of mak
Bikes, boats, and paddleboards—a tour of the world with Markus Pukonen
It’s apparent that Markus Pukonen, the Founding Director and Lead Explorer of Routes of Change, loves movement, primarily through his own muscle power and in nature. He loves it so much that he went around the entire world over the last eight years without the use of motorized vehicles.And now that he’s completed his travels and returned to Canada, we caught him for a short conversation, in which
Past and Future Urban Planning with Eric Sehr
Eric Sehr, Project Manager for the City of Toronto's waterfront renewal projects, displays equal enthusiasm for the past as he does for the future. It’s a refreshing balance no matter where you stand on the issue of preserving the heritage of a city versus making way for new structures. And on that note, he’s written a great deal about the history of Toronto’s buildings and neighbourhoods. (I
Lendlevad lindid ja põrkavad pallid - rütmilisest võimlemisest Siina Kasekampiga
Kuidas mõjutavad helid inimese arengut juba noorest east ning aitavad kaasa tervislikule ja sportlikule eluviisile? Just sellest vestleme kauaaegse Kanada-Eesti rütmilise võimlemise treeneri ning endise võimlejaga värskes EstoCasti saates. Räägime tuntud võimlemisklubi asutamisest ning liikumise teemadest laiemalt. Mõnusat kuulamist!Teieni on jõudnud tuliuus EstoCast’i saade kus arutame põnevaid t
Kiikame tippsportlase maailma: vestlus Aleksa Goldiga
Värskes EstoCasti saates heidame pilgu tippsportlase põnevasse maailma, kus iga päev on eriline seiklus. Vestleme Torontost pärit ujuja Aleksa Goldiga sellest, mis rolli mängib sportlase elus ja karjääris tema pere, miks on igapäevane liikumine ülimalt tähtis, milline on tippsportlase argielu ja paljust muust. Mõnusat kuulamist!Käes on taas värske EstoCast’i osa, kus arutame põnevaid teemasid, sea
Musical Trust and Improvisation—an Interview With Kirke Karja Trio
🚨A new EstoCast video episode! Head over here: https://youtu.be/WjVHpHxULbQ… or to your chosen streaming platform for the audio version 📹When talking about music and improvisation, it’s tough to pin down why things are played a certain way, or what one was trying to say with their instrument. Sometimes it just *is*.Having said that, a word that crops up again and again when talking about live perf
The Sonic Universe of Kara-Lis Coverdale
It’s sometimes said that music is a universal language, but Kara-Lis Coverdale—who will be performing at Estonian Music Week in May—disagrees. A composer’s musical choices mean different things depending on the listener.This sensitivity to sound and its effects has played a part in Coverdale making a major impact on the music world.Tune into the latest episode of EstoCast to ponder her perspective
Mari Kalkun's Ancient and Modern Musical Meditations
In recent posts from Estonian Music Week, composer and musician Mari Kalkun has been described as a folklorist, storyteller, and sorceress. And it’s important to know why.In the new episode of EstoCast, hosted by Vincent Teetsov, we’ve asked about specific stories, folklore, and magic that her music has been guided by. This includes the deeper meaning of the apple orchard at her home.Tune in to he
Anticipating Estonian Music Week with Sebastian Buccioni
In case you didn’t see the announcement yet, Estonian Music Week is coming back this May! Dishing out the festival details for us on the latest episode of EstoCast is the festival’s Artistic and Executive Director, Sebastian Buccioni.Listen to EstoCast on to hear:🎫 the artistic collaborations he and the festival team have encouraged🎫 how hands-on crafts and visual art will be accessible to festiva
Notes on the Opera Life with Kristina Maria Agur
As described by opera singer Kristina Maria Agur (whose nickname is “Mama Estonia”), opera productions employ countless singers, artists, and technical professionals. And the return is significant—culturally, socially, and financially. This is all possible because of how much people value the art form, especially in countries like Germany and Austria where she has lived.If you’ve ever wanted a per
Kodaratest kodulinnani: vestlus Kerly Ilvesega
Kerly Ilves on tubli Eesti noor, kes töötab VEMU fotokoguga, filmib ja on andekas fotograaf, aga harrastab peale kõige muu ka rattasporti. Kuidas on suurlinn Torontos ratturina liigelda, miks on sporditegemine ning liikumine igapäevaselt tähtis ja paljust muust saad teada meie värskest saatest. Mõnusat kuulamist! 🎥 Vaata Kerly igapäevast rattaseiklust siit: https://youtu.be/hrFqAHuDt6c Käes on taa
Goals and Epic Saves with Andreas Vaikla
🚨 This time around, EstoCast is available in both *video* and audio! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/TZnxvxcaXh0 🚨Soccer is full of highs and lows, from being surrounded by the cheers and chants of 20,000 fans in the stands to excruciating pain while recovering from an injury. But The Beautiful Game continues to draw players and billions of spectators.Telling us about his own epic career mo
Setting the Scene with Krista Koger
As a film technician, Krista Koger has created all sorts of imaginative set decorations, special effects, and props to make believable visuals for major films and TV series. In this episode of EstoCast, she reveals:🎬how the blacksmithing and jewellery design skills she developed at Eesti Kunstiakadeemia led to working on major shows and movies🎬the way that exchange rates affect the amount of work
Karatest kirveviskamiseni - räägime Kirke Timmuskiga
Tänapäeval on üha raskem mahutada liikumist ja tervislikke harjumusi oma igapäevaellu, eriti neil noortel, kes töötavad pikalt arvuti taga ja kasutavad telefoni pea igaks asjaks. Kuid üks noor kohalik eestlane, Kirke Timmusk, on suutnud enda jaoks leida just selle tervisliku tasakaalu liikumise, töö ja muu eluolu vahel. Olles alati olnud sportliku eluviisiga, on ta pikalt tegelenud erinevate harra
Henrik Ehte's Mission to Bring Estonian Funk to the World
It seems that for Henrik Ehte, funk and soul music introduce him to new friends, build incredible cultural events, and lead to the most serendipitous situations.When you look at what the Estonian Funk Embassy—the organization he founded—has achieved, it’s remarkable how well operations and other things flow!In this episode of EstoCast:🎧 learn about the Estonian Funk Embassy team that makes it all
Liikumine ja tervislik elustiil - vestlus Helle Varrikuga
❗️UUS HOOAEG❗️2023. aasta on kuulutatud Eestis liikumisaastaks ja nii keskenduvad EstoCasti eestikeelsed saatedki tänavu peamiselt sellele teemale - ikka selleks, et innustada kuulajaid ennast rohkem ja teadlikumalt liigutama. Hakatuseks kutsusime stuudiosse külla kohaliku eestlase, kehakultuurlase haridusega ja muidu igati sportliku Helle Varriku, et vestelda spordist ja liikumisest ning uurida,
Returning to Musical Authenticity—a Feature Episode with Vaiko Eplik
What does Vaiko Eplik mean when he compares the farming his parents did with what he now does as a musician? When you hear him talk about writing and recording music, one thing is clear—he nurtures and grows his songs personally, and cares about owning the music himself. Making music with the Estonian language is also especially meaningful. In this feature episode of EstoCast, hear his reasons why
Vestlus tõelise raamatukoi Ene Timmuskiga
Ene Timmusk on kohalikus eesti ühiskonnas juba pikemat aega aktiivselt tegutsenud, kirjutanud raamatu “Minu Kanada”, löönud kaasa VEMU raamatuklubis ning kõige selle kõrvalt jõudnud põhjalikult süveneda kirjandusmaailma. Käesolevas saates on Ene tulnud EstoCasti stuudiosse vestlema elust raamatukoina, sulandumisest Kanada ühiskonda ja samal ajal eestluse alles hoidmisest. Head kuulamist!Käes on ta
Incubating Groundbreaking Tech Solutions—A Conversation with Maarika Merirand
In the latest episode of EstoCast, we sat down with Maarika Merirand, a project manager at Tehnopol Science and Business Park, Tallinn. Seeing tech startups at every stage of their life cycle, Maarika has many insights on the tech world.In this episode, discover: 📱the differences between the tech world in Canada and Estonia 📱how incubators can enable groundbreaking tech solutions 📱how the Estonian
Pilk kirjaniku sisemaailma - vestlus Leelo Tunglaga
(In 🇪🇪) VEMUl on aastate jooksul külas käinud palju põnevaid tegijaid erinevatest kultuurivaldkondadest, teiste seas kõigile kodu- ja väliseestlastele hästi tuntud kirjanik Leelo Tungal. Täna on see andekas ja lugejate poolt armastatud sõnameister tulnud EstoCast’i stuudiosse, et rääkida oma mõne aasta tagusest Toronto külastusest, kirjanikuteest, raamatukogudest ja muidugi raamatutest. Head kuula
Unravelling Estonian Knitting with Aleks Byrd
When knitting enthusiasts encounter the tutorials and products of Aleks Byrd, oftentimes it’s their first exposure to something Estonian. This is both a great opportunity and a bit of pressure! Through her latest book and many in-person workshops, Aleks is teaching fans from all over about traditional Estonian knitting techniques, infused with a modern design approach.In this episode of EstoCast,
