EstoCast
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From Fränder’s Heavy Folk to Swedish Mythology in New York City with Säde Tatar
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Though places and opportunities to play their music are somewhat limited in Uppsala, Sweden, heavy folk band Fränder—including their Estonian flaut...
Külas kirjandusesõber ja maailmaparandaja Anneli Andre Barrett
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Igal inimesel on oma lugu. Toronto eestlase Anneli Andre Barretti elutee on olnud eriti põnev. Pärast töötamist inglise keele õpetajana Kanadas o...
From Family Music Concerts to Identifying Animals Tracks with Tiiu Strutt
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with educator and singer-songwriter Tiiu Strutt, we find that every animal track, every song, every puppet show, and every conversation is a ...
Eesti keele võlust ja väest - vestlus Adam Culleniga
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eesti keel on eestlaste meelest teadagi kõige ilusam keel maailmas, aga seda peetakse ka üheks raskemini õpitavaks keeleks. See ei takistanud Ameer...
From Summer Camp Tenets to Embroidery-Inspired Art with Lachlan Bell
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eestlus (Estonianness) is a state of being, identity, and feeling that has a multiplicity of variations. This time on EstoCast, we’re fortunate to h...
Kirjandus ja lugemine kahes kultuuriruumis - vestlus Riina Kindlamiga
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Torontost pärit eestlane Riina Kindlam on nüüdseks juba üle paarikümne aasta elanud Eestis. Tema nime näeb tihti Eesti Elu veergudel ning ka tei...
From the Mind-Music Connection to Digital Music Tools with Erik Kreem
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Kreem and his music have been featured previously in the “Memories of Home” online concert series presented by VEMU and its project Estonian ...
Lugemine kui enese avastamise teekond ja teraapia - vestlus Anna-Kristiina Paega
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tere tulemast EstoCasti värske, 4. hooaja esimesse saatesse! Kuna käimas on raamatuaasta, räägime antropoloogi ja raamatusõbra Anna-Kristiina Pae...
From Locating Historic Photos to Intersections of Identity with Camille Intson
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the grandmother of Camille Intson (AKA Camie, @thecamiliad ) passed away, she left countless photographs and pieces of history that led Camille t...
Film võiks olla kunst, mitte kaup - vestlus meie mehega Hollywoodis, operaator Alar Kiviloga
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Küllap oleme kõik filmihuvilised - käime kinos uusi linateoseid vaatamas või naudime neid kodus striimides. Kuid millised on filmitööstuse telgi...
From 1880s Arizona to Casting Revelations with Tiiu Loigu and William Shockley
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ar...
Külas koolijuhid Eestist
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Torontos käis hiljuti koolijuhtide ja haridustegelaste delegatsioon Eestist. EstoCasti stuudios jagasid mõtteid kohustuslikust kirjandusest Eesti ko...
Sidudes kirjandust ja loodust – vestlus Valdur Mikitaga
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kirjanikel ja loovatel inimestel üldse on sageli mõni lemmikkoht, kus uusi ideid genereerida. Tuntud ja tunnustatud eesti kirjaniku ja semiootiku Va...
From A Cappella Arrangements to Software Compilers with Elora Burns
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
From Creative Seclusion to Instrumental Unison with Katariina Tirmaste
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Kirjaniku hing on noor - vestlus Eerik Purjega
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vahest juhtub nii, et leiame oma tõelise kutsumuse küpses eas. Nii juhtus meie tänase külalisega, Toronto eestlasest kirjaniku Eerik Purjega. Mill...
From the Easel to Bologna Children’s Book Fair with Gerda Märtens
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Algas Eesti Raamatu Aasta! Külas on dr. Kadri Tüür
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025. aasta on kuulutatud Eesti Raamatu Aastaks - möödub 500 aastat esimese eestikeelse trükise ilmumisest. Sel puhul kutsub EstoCast külla põnev...
From Film Sets to Festivals with Karl Raudsepp Hearne
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For Karl Raudsepp Hearn, visiting Estonia for the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival wasn’t just exciting because he was premiering his latest film,...
Eestlus elutee kulgemistes - vestlus Elle Rosenbergiga
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Head uut aastat, hea EstoCasti kuulaja! Uus aastaring toob meie stuudiosse värske külalise - Toronto eestlase Elle Rosenbergi. Aktiivse kogukonnalii...
From percussive singing to dolphins with Mart Avi
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Minna ei tahtnud, jääda ei saanud -vestlus Vilme Pedega
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
1944. a. suurpõgenemise 80. aastapäeva puhul kutsume stuudiosse neid, kes on pidanud ette võtma pika ja raske põgenemisteekonna. Vilme Pede oli ü...
From pea soup to art in Venezuela with Mai Reet Vomm Järve
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ar...
Lapsena põgenikuteele - vestlus Hille Viiresega
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
1944. a. suurpõgenemise 80. aastapäeva puhul kutsume stuudiosse neid, kes on pidanud ette võtma pika ja raske põgenemisteekonna. Hille Viires on K...
Estonian Life newsreel - Issue no. 40
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we're bringing you the highlight stories from Eesti Elu / Estonian Life newspaper this week. Get an overview of what'...
Argentine nostalgia, hematology, and photography with Peeter Põldre
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Fresh Perspective on Multiculturalism with Maiki Müürsepp
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Digging through vinyl record treasure with Ahto Külvet
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
Transitioning to life in Estonia with Sebastian Buccioni
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sebastian Buccioni, who moved from Canada to Estonia a year ago, has noted a sincerity in social interactions among several other cultural observation...
Rahvusvaheline naine - Johanna Helin
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EstoCasti studios käis külas Kanadas elav soomlanna Johanna Helin, kes kirjutab Toronto Ülikoolis doktoritööd rahvusvahelisest haridusest ja glob...
Meditating on messages and wordplay with Jarek Kasar
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
Exploring Cultural Diversity with Nicole Pede
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Documenting the journey to Eurovision with Alika Milova
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Singing, songwriting, and performing are things that have always felt natural to ALIKA. Music has always been there in her life. Audiences could tell ...
Tartu EU kultuuripealinn 2024 suurejoonelisest ettevõtmisest Erni Kasega
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 on Tartu koos Lõuna-Eestiga Euroopa kultuuripealinn. Aasta vältel toimub suur hulk suuremaid ja väiksemaid üritusi ning aktsioone, mida seob ...
Considering cultural integration with Sten Mahov
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Glimpse Into Tartu 2024 with Kati Torp
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Navigating in a Multicultural Society with Elva Palo
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Thoughts on slow travel with Hendrik Tork
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Human geography specialist and world traveller Hendrik Tork has visited 60 different countries, but he makes it clear when talking about travelling th...
Kultuuririkkusest Eestis Irene Käosaarega
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EstoCast tervitab uue aasta puhul kõiki meie kuulajaid üle laia ilma! Algav 2024. aasta on kuulutatud Eesti kultuuriministeerium poolt kultuuririkku...
Pickin' on guitar and country music with Laur Joamets
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Trennist ja tervisest - vestlus Taimo Ilvese ja Tiit Rometiga
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oleme EstoCasti saadetes tutvustanud mitmeid sportlasi ja aktiivse liikumisega tegelevaid inimesi. Aga milline on vaade teiselt poolt, nais- ja meesko...
Examining humanity and equity in music with Anneliis Kits
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Volleyball and Values – Talking Sports and Fitness With Ruby Sõrra
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“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...
Appreciating words and the wilderness with Tarmo Tuule
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 thr...
Tartu College’i laenuraamatukogu saab 20-aastaseks! Vestleme raamatukoguhoidjate Alliki Arro ja Vaike Rannuga
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Käesolevas värskes saates on meil külalisteks tänavu 20-aastaseks saava Tartu College’i Estonian Studies Library ehk kodusemalt laenuraamatukogu...
Kohtume IronLady Krislin Kämäräga
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oleme palju kuulnud katsumustest, mis on seotud IronMani võistlustega. Aga kuidas sellel osalemine päriselt tundub, eriti hobisportlase jaoks? Meie ...
Understanding e-Estonia's success story—an interview with Anett Numa
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As described by Anett Numa from Accelerate Estonia, the nation’s success as a technological innovator was in part shaped by the lobbying of Estonian...
Bikes, boats, and paddleboards—a tour of the world with Markus Pukonen
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s apparent that Markus Pukonen, the Founding Director and Lead Explorer of Routes of Change, loves movement, primarily through his own muscle pow...
Past and Future Urban Planning with Eric Sehr
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Sehr, Project Manager for the City of Toronto's waterfront renewal projects, displays equal enthusiasm for the past as he does for the futur...
Lendlevad lindid ja põrkavad pallid - rütmilisest võimlemisest Siina Kasekampiga
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kuidas mõjutavad helid inimese arengut juba noorest east ning aitavad kaasa tervislikule ja sportlikule eluviisile? Just sellest vestleme kauaaegse K...
Kiikame tippsportlase maailma: vestlus Aleksa Goldiga
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Värskes EstoCasti saates heidame pilgu tippsportlase põnevasse maailma, kus iga päev on eriline seiklus. Vestleme Torontost pärit ujuja Aleksa Gol...
Musical Trust and Improvisation—an Interview With Kirke Karja Trio
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🚨A new EstoCast video episode! Head over here: https://youtu.be/WjVHpHxULbQ… or to your chosen streaming platform for the audio version 📹When ...
The Sonic Universe of Kara-Lis Coverdale
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mari Kalkun's Ancient and Modern Musical Meditations
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In recent posts from Estonian Music Week, composer and musician Mari Kalkun has been described as a folklorist, storyteller, and sorceress. And it’s...
Anticipating Estonian Music Week with Sebastian Buccioni
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
Notes on the Opera Life with Kristina Maria Agur
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As described by opera singer Kristina Maria Agur (whose nickname is “Mama Estonia”), opera productions employ countless singers, artists, and tech...
Kodaratest kodulinnani: vestlus Kerly Ilvesega
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kerly Ilves on tubli Eesti noor, kes töötab VEMU fotokoguga, filmib ja on andekas fotograaf, aga harrastab peale kõige muu ka rattasporti. Kuidas o...
Goals and Epic Saves with Andreas Vaikla
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🚨 This time around, EstoCast is available in both *video* and audio! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/TZnxvxcaXh0 🚨Soccer is full of highs...
Setting the Scene with Krista Koger
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a film technician, Krista Koger has created all sorts of imaginative set decorations, special effects, and props to make believable visuals for maj...
Karatest kirveviskamiseni - räägime Kirke Timmuskiga
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tänapäeval on üha raskem mahutada liikumist ja tervislikke harjumusi oma igapäevaellu, eriti neil noortel, kes töötavad pikalt arvuti taga ja ka...
Henrik Ehte's Mission to Bring Estonian Funk to the World
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Liikumine ja tervislik elustiil - vestlus Helle Varrikuga
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
❗️UUS HOOAEG❗️2023. aasta on kuulutatud Eestis liikumisaastaks ja nii keskenduvad EstoCasti eestikeelsed saatedki tänavu peamiselt sellele te...
Returning to Musical Authenticity—a Feature Episode with Vaiko Eplik
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Vestlus tõelise raamatukoi Ene Timmuskiga
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ene Timmusk on kohalikus eesti ühiskonnas juba pikemat aega aktiivselt tegutsenud, kirjutanud raamatu “Minu Kanada”, löönud kaasa VEMU raamatuk...
Incubating Groundbreaking Tech Solutions—A Conversation with Maarika Merirand
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of EstoCast, we sat down with Maarika Merirand, a project manager at Tehnopol Science and Business Park, Tallinn. Seeing tech st...
Pilk kirjaniku sisemaailma - vestlus Leelo Tunglaga
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(In 🇪🇪) VEMUl on aastate jooksul külas käinud palju põnevaid tegijaid erinevatest kultuurivaldkondadest, teiste seas kõigile kodu- ja välis...
Unravelling Estonian Knitting with Aleks Byrd
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When knitting enthusiasts encounter the tutorials and products of Aleks Byrd, oftentimes it’s their first exposure to something Estonian. This is bo...
Kirjandusest ja selle tõlkimisest räägib Alan Teder
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(In 🇪🇪) Kohalik Toronto eestlane Alan Teder tegi oma igapäevast palgatööd loodusvarade ministeeriumi finantsistina Ontarios, kuid süda ja hu...
Salapärane ja kütkestav kirjanduse sisemaailm - vestlus Krista Aruga | The Mysterious and Intriguing Underbelly of the Literary World - A Conversation with Krista Aru
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(In 🇪🇪) Raamatute ja kirjanduse “sisemaailm” on üks põnevamatest seiklustest mida saab ette võtta ja millesse on ennast kerge ära kaotad...
The Path of Diplomacy with Ambassador Toomas Lukk
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ambassadors can be seen as the public face of a country, someone who seeks a stronger relationship between their nation and a host country. You may ha...
Paul Lillakas Shares His Path to Becoming a TV Chef
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Paul Lillakas describes his profession, it becomes apparent that thinking on your feet is just another part of working in the media and as a chef...
Unelmate raamatukogudest raamatute maagilisuseni - vestlus bibliograaf Karin Kiiskiga | From the Dream Library to the Wonders of Literature - A Conversation with Bibliographer Karin Kiisk
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(In 🇪🇪) Paljud meist loevad raamatuid hulganisti ja külastavad raamatukogusid ohtralt, aga alati on mõttes milline see kirjanduse nö “sisem...
Cracking the Code of Startup Life with Adel Müürsepp
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you imagine coding as something one does in a dark room with techno music playing on one side and a can of energy drink on the other, you might onl...
Maagilisest reaalsusest minimalismini - vestlus Emilie Tamtikuga | From Magical Realism to Minimalism - A Conversation with Emilie Tamtik
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(In 🇪🇪) Nagu pealkiri viitab, võib kirjanduse maailm olla tõeliselt huvitav rännak mille lõppu ei tahagi eales näha. Järjekordses saates v...
How Puddles and Play Shape the Future of Children - An Interview with Author and Educator Kristina Nearchou
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a kid, playing outside and building things in a sandbox are indescribably joyful activities. But the physical, emotional, and intellectual impact o...
Vestlus kirjandusest pastor Jüri Puusaagiga | Delving Into Literature with Pastor Jüri Puusaag
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(In 🇪🇪) Kõige uuemas eestikeelses EstoCasti saates vestleme Toronto Eesti Baptisti Koguduse emeriit pastori Jüri Puusaagiga sellest kuidas lu...
The Ins and Outs of Folktronica - A Discussion with Etnosfäär
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EstoCast, Kathi Koch and Kaarel Kuusk of the folktronica band Etnosfäär share with us how one makes a very danceable track out of...
Rännak kirjanduse maailmas doktor Tiina Kirsiga | Exploring the World of Literature with Dr. Tiina Kirss
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(In Estonian) EstoCast’i teises eestikeelses saates vestleb VEMU (Välis-Eesti Muuseum) peaarhivaar Piret Noorhani doktor Tiina Kirsiga raamatukogud...
An Interview with Ruslan and Terje Trochynskyi of Svjata Vatra
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the second episode of EstoCast, and the first one in English, host Vincent Teetsov speaks with Terje and Ruslan Trochynskyi of the Estonian "...
An Interview With a Bookworm | Intervjuu raamatukoiga
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(In Estonian) Esimeses EstoCast’i eestikeelses saates vestleb Kati Kiilaspea VEMU (Välis-Eesti Muuseum) peaarhivaari Piret Noorhaniga raamatukogude...
Welcome to EstoCast! | Tere tulemast kuulama taskuhäälingut EstoCast!
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tere tulemast, welcome! This is EstoCast!EstoCast on uhiuus taskuhääling, kus arutleme teemadel, mis on meile, eestlastele siin välismaal elades tä...