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401 Access Denied401 Access Denied Podcast Ep. 102 | Retro Gaming & Hacking Games with Louis ZezeranJoe Carson and Louis Zezeran explore why the ethos that drives gamers is so relevant for hackers. As they note, the culture and ideas attackers are using today often stem from the environment of retro gaming. Both groups use techniques such as reverse engineering, modifying signals, upscaling, and software emulation. Though most retro games simply want to improve their own experiences and keep playing the games they love, malicious hackers and criminal gangs are skirting restrictions and copyrights to stop sales. Joe and Louis share ideas on how gaming and hacking communities can learn from each other. Plus, their...
2024-03-2058 min
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastCathode Ray Podcast IN PERSON! - The first time Louis & Steve record together - CRP60Louis visited Steve in the US and after 4 days together, this is their live podcast to reflect on the visit.
2024-02-222h 10
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray Podcast"CRTs created our whole scientific culture!" - Cathode Ray Podcast #59"CRTs created our whole scientific culture!" - Steve Nutter, during one of his megalomaniacal rants in this episode
Listen in as we kick off with an exploration of Steve's tech tinkering, where he restores a Sony CRT and adds an S-video mod. He discusses how the S video connector was run from three lines on the board and how the chroma and luma inputs were tapped. In another segment, we take a look at the RF device created by PorkChop Express from MisterAddons, comparing RF and Composite Video Signals and how similar they really...
2023-09-201h 20
Combat Ready PodcastLeadership Lessons from Comedy Estonia - Louis ZezeranWelcome to the first English episode of the Combat Ready Frontline Podcast!
In this episode, Combat Ready co-founder and ex Estonian Special Forces member Remo Ojaste sits down with Louis Zezeran, founder of Comedy Estonia and recent addition to the Combat Ready instructor team.
Louis is well known in Estonia for his work growing Stand Up production company Comedy Estonia. It started in 2010 as there was no culture of Stand Up in Estonia at all. The guys began by doing small events, standing on coffee tables in bars and slowly built the group, brand and overall Estonian Stand Up culture...
2023-08-301h 53
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastWhat is the yoke in a CRT?? - Cathode Ray Podcast #58An eclectic episode this week. Steve gives us an excellent explanation about what the yoke does in a CRT. It's the magnetic part which attaches around the pointy end of the tube and helps to guide the electrons on their short journey from the gun to the phosphors of the screen.
We also talk more about the Chinese CRTs and the individual parts and circuit boards which you can buy on AliExpress. The overall feeling is that these are still low quality parts and any set you can find locally will be better. I...
2023-08-241h 21
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastRetro Community Drama - PSIO & MorphControversy in the retro community. Who doesn't love a bit of it?
Ok fine, but lets talk about it
* That BANGING Bang & Olufsen CRT Steve has been working on from 1989
* Update on the Chinese CRTs (we found someone buying them!)
* Should Louis buy a 100hz Widescreen Trinitron which only has SCART inputs?
* Hilarious PSIO drama
* Our thoughts on the release of the Morph switch from Pixel FX.
(0:00:00) - Start
(0:01:30) - Steve...
2023-08-091h 11
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastWhen Comedy Goes Wrong - PixelFXIn this special episode, Steve and I break down the recent promo video from PixelFX for their new "Retro GEM" product. The promo opens with a very devisive comedy sketch which we attempt to break down the same way I would analyse a comedian's Stand Up routine.
We both like the product, the PixelFX team have a very strong track record in our community and we respect the work.
That sketch tho.
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/GWmyPw6gh4U
2023-07-251h 19
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastNew CRTs from CHINA?? - The Cathode Ray Podcast #55The summer reunion episode!
Steve and Louis get back together after a long break. The guys discuss
Steve's recent PVM repair work and how frustrating it can be to work
with electronics where the smallest thing can cause you days of
frustration.
The episode gets into these "new" CRTs which have been listed for sale
on Alibaba (the wholesale version of AliExpress). How are they making
new CRTs?? Who's making the tubes?? The guys have some answers.
PLUS they stir up a lively debate on the Dr. Wham controversy and why it
is not a knockoff of Dr. Pepper...
2023-07-191h 34
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastHip Hop Steve, Leadership Louis & buying a Widescreen Trinitron - The Cathode Ray Podcast #54In this week's episode Steve and I have both had big life experiences this week. I started a new job teaching leadership and Steve did the daddy dance at his daughter recital!
We did some technical work too. Steve is looking at his clear prison CRT and wondering if it needs the same reactive RGB mode which Shank put into a portable Wii. He has a client supplied Sony Trinitron FW900 to work on and we talk about the elusive "WinDAS" software which allows you to connect to the CRT and access hidden setup features. I built 2 USB controller adapters...
2023-05-251h 05
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastVGA Trinitron repair & game hunting in The Netherlands - The Cathode Ray Podcast #53Steve and I are back at the podcast this week
* Looking back at our childhoods when we first played the TMNT arcade game
* What to look for when repairing a Sony VGA CRT monitor
* Louis' adventures game hunting in Amsterdam and other Dutch cities
* Will Steve do a Hip Hop dance number soon?? WE NEED VIDEO!
(0:00:00) - Start
(0:00:04) - Looking back at TMNT in the arcades
(0:08:44) - Troubleshooting Trinitron Monitors and WINDAS Software
(0:21:10) - Convergence and CRTs
2023-05-091h 20
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastThe Challenges of Arcade Collecting w/ Scarlet Sprites - Cathode Ray Podcast #52In this podcast episode, Joe, AKA Scarlet Sprites, discusses his passion for retro arcade gaming and his extensive collection of arcade machines. The conversation touches on the challenges of fitting multiple machines into limited living spaces, the evolution of the Neo-Geo gaming market, and the impact of the MiSTer FPGA platform on arcade collecting. Joe also shares his experiences in restoring arcade machines and the philosophical question of authenticity when rebuilding and preserving original components.
Follow Scarlet Sprites
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/scarletsprites
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScarletSprites
2023-04-261h 20
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray Podcast50th Episode! - Looking back at 50 episodes - The Cathode Ray PodcastSteve and I have made it to 50 episodes and we look back at our time making this podcast over the last 2 years.
0:00 Start
0:30 Thank you to everyone for joining us for 50 episodes
5:07 What was our first episode? The first Zezcast was a prologue?
7:00 What has changed in 50 episodes?
13:30 Perspective from Louis' acquaintance with ~1.6m subs
25:00 Steve's thoughts on running a VERY niche YouTube channel
33:00 Looking back at Steve's unwitting viral health update videos - poking the tiger of attention
36:00 How our discussion and interview style has changed
53:00 Louis' work giving leadership training
1:02:00 Why don't Steve's kids like junk food??
1:05:00...
2023-04-111h 26
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastHacking Fisher Price toys into real USB controllers w/ Robert Dale Smith - Cathode Ray Podcast #49This week Steve and I had Robert Dale Smith on the podcast, a man who knows a thing or two about controllers. His twitter is filled with his exploits, most recently hacking a Fischer Price "toy" controller into a real low lag USB controller using a small embedded board.
You can find his controller adapter products at the aptly named
https://controlleradapter.com
He currently has a preorder on the USB-2-PCE. Use (almost) any USB controller on a real PC Engine.
2023-04-031h 23
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastThe future of digial mods & Steve's trip to Florida - Cathode Ray Podcast #48The Cathode Ray Podcast with Steve Nutter from RetroTechUSA and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro.
We talk about the future of digital HDMI-like mods and what we did in the last week.
0:00 Start
1:00 Reflecting back on the last episode with John Linnemann
6:00 PicoCart64 discussion with Konrad Beckmann
14:00 Are cheap HDMI mods the future?
19:55 Steve's trip to Florida
29:55 Everyone in the Florida condo is a bananas
34:00 70 year old New York man does not take any sh*t in...
2023-03-271h 08
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastTinting BVMs & filming CRTs with John Linneman - Cathode Ray Podcast #47In this episode Steve and I are joined by John Linneman from Digital Foundry to discuss CRTs. A few weeks ago John posted a picture of his project to apply tinting (like a car window) to the screen of his BVM to reduce glare. John tells us the story behind this mission and we find out this latest successful effort has only come after years of trial and error. We talk about issues involving European CRTs: just what is an 100hz CRT anyway and how living in the East or West back in the day very much determined what...
2023-03-131h 10Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastDONE selling on eBay! - The Cathode Ray Podcast #46In this episode the boys talk through the ups and downs of selling retro items online. eBay and it's buyer protections are good but the fees and legal requirements for that platform are starting to add up. Is another platform the answer or should we look to our retro community instead?
0:00 Start
3:00 Thoughts on the new YC framework for MiSTer
5:25 What console do you use to test the best composite signal?
12:20 PLEASE SOMEONE MAKE A SECAM CORE. PLEASE.
18:00 A HDMI BVM input card...
2023-03-051h 19
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastShipping TVs from Japan & CRT auction postmortem - Cathode Ray Podcast #45Steve and I take a end of auction analysis of the 25 x 27" CRT lot from last week. Now the auction is done and we know the final sale price and we can see the bid history. We use some CSI analysis to try and determine who each bidder was.
The theme of this episode is buying CRTs and how the market is going. Steve gives us a breakdown of his experiences buying CRTs from Japan. Our friend the 8BitEsquire also just got 2 sets from Buyee.com and they were both in good condition. However something is still weird about the...
2023-02-271h 03
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastThe business case for buying 25 HUGE CRTs - Cathode Ray Podcast #44Last week a lot of 25 x new old stock 27" JVC CRTs went up for gov auction in DC. This sounds like a great chance to pickup a rare find, however dealing with TWENTY FIVE, VERY BIG screens is more work than it seems.
In this podcast Steve breaks down the total cost of picking up this lot including everything from transport, storage, inspection and buyers fees. The final cost will surprise you!
We also have a talk about official video cables. Are first party officially licenced original cables always...
2023-02-181h 10
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastLaserdisc primer, N64 emotions & PVM spare parts - Cathode Ray Podcast #43Steve is back after his trip to the hospital!
0:00 Start
02:00 Basketball and Jordan were huge when we were kids
06:00 Laserdisc - how does it look?
18:00 Steve weighs in on the N64
29:00 Story of Steve's first PVM
32:00 A HUGE collection of PVM parts for the shop
42:00 Steve opens up about his health
46:00 Visit to Brooklyn Video Games!
52:00 Quick room tour from Steve
53:00 CRT delivery horror stories
56:00 Louis will rebuild his 14 inch PVM
2023-02-131h 05
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastThe N64 sucks! (or does it?), MSX, Japanese toilets w/ 8-Bit Esquire - Cathode Ray Podcast #42Steve took a trip to the hospital this week so Roger, the 8BitEsquire joins Louis again for the Cathode Ray Podcast.
Despite what Louis says at the start, this is Cathode Ray Podcast #42
0:00 Start
1:00 Steve in hospital
6:30 Roger's upcoming first video
8:00 Would you bankrupt yourself in Japan?
11:00 The AV Famicom is too EASY. Bring on RF!
18:00 Louis reviews the N64
28:00 Japanese vs Western toilets
39:00 Roger explains the MSX Personal Computer
55:00 Emulation - how much is too much?
1:02:00...
2023-02-071h 04
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastA fair look at DKOldies and Steve’s streaming setup - Cathode Ray Podcast #41We start the episode with a discussion of how Steve is updating his workshop with a streaming setup. Soon we will be able to watch CRT repair.
In the latter section we discuss the recent controversy with DKOldies. We try and look it from two sides: Are high prices wrong? & Are DKOldies delivering low quality products?
0:00 Start
03:00 Steve explains the new streaming setup
08:40 Components in his new stream pc
21:43 The multi-camera setup
31:00 Louis dragged a Extron Crosspoint ISS 108 home from Japan. Now what?
2023-01-181h 39
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastGetting Hard In Japan & The Future of CRTs in Museums - Cathode Ray Podcast #40Louis is back from Japan and we start the episode with a recap of the adventures along with a summary of the state of CRT sales in the land of the rising sun.
Steve discusses his work in museums and wonders how can we produce a LCD which completely replicated the physical and image quality of a professional monitor.
0:00 Start
02:30 Hunting for Retro at Hard Off
06:00 Louis was on an Japanese TV show "Why Did You Come to Japan?"
11:30 Christmas Eve metal gig...
2023-01-111h 22
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastUSB etiquette & is it our duty to rescue EVERY CRT??- Cathode Ray Podcast #39The Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together we talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
00:00 Start
0:10 It's impolite to just plug a USB into someone's computer
5:02 I want more of that Steve lovin'
7:40 Steve is gunna coach his son's backetball team
16:21 Managing a comedian on tour is nuts
19:50 Louis picked up a sweet xbox 360 wheel
22:38 What happens to those who are holding expensive...
2022-11-111h 24
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastCRT video hate, VHS subs & Coffee in Finland - The Cathode Ray Podcast #38The Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together we talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
0:00 Start
02:15 Updates on the BVM A series BKM 68x replacement cards from Martin Hejnfelt
07:20 Great sellers like Ryan at Castlemania games are good for our community
14:32 The parts shortage is a technology shortage
18:40 Are subs on a VHS stored in the overscan like broadcast TV or just burnt in?
26:15 Louis feelings on what consoles to buy for? FPGA vs OG
34:40 Console collecting vs game collecting
39:45 Our reactions to the...
2022-10-191h 39
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastHow to Store Your CRT, RetroCastle MiSTer IO board - Cathode Ray Podcast #37The Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together we talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
In this episode Steve and Louis catch up after weeks of "real life" getting in the way of their retro projects.
0:00 Start
06:00 Steve's trip to MicroCenter which ended in him junking his car
20:30 Other "green stuff" you can buy in DC
29:00 Japan is finally reopening and Louis HAS to...
2022-10-131h 47
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastThe Cautionary Creative w/ Mason Conrad - Cathode Ray Podcast #36If you don't know Mason by name, you will definitely recognize his visual work in the retro gaming community on YouTube as Mason has worked on the image and branding for many popular gaming channels. Mason was himself a gaming YouTuber in his early teens and has now moved into graphic design and video editing.
We talk about Mason's life as a creative and how he works as a freelancer with numerous clients. The discussion centers around how a creative like a graphic designer does there work so you can better understand how to...
2022-09-231h 46
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastWorking with John Cleese, PCE-2-USB, latest RetroTink 5x updates - Cathode Ray Podcast #35Steve has been busier than a florist in England this week, so I grabbed retro gaming Twitter celebrity 8BitEquire for a fun catch up episode.
We go through Louis' working with John Cleese this week, the PCE-2-USB by Robert Dale Smith and the recent enhancements to the RetroTink 5x.
0:00 Start
2:30 Louis organized the John Cleese live show in Tallinn
7:00 Autograph hunters are weird
16:00 Roger's controversial racial theories about British Australian settlers 200 years ago
23:30 Louis explains the origin of the Australian a...
2022-09-181h 14
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastJustin from Console Kits - Cathode Ray Podcast #34This week we have Justin from Console Kits (and RetroRGB contributor). Justin has a great YouTube channel where he focused on Arcade1Up units. We have a pretty casual chat about what the three of us have been up to recently.
0:00 Start
4:00 Justin and Steve recap Retro World Expo
7:00 What is LVDS and how does it compare to HDMI?
7:50 Thoughts on the Open Source CRT
13:00 Lag on Arcade1Up screens
18:00 Justin's work on and with Arcade1Up
34:00 Efforts to make a flat...
2022-09-121h 51
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastRetro World Expo Recap - Cathode Ray Podcast #33After a long break Steve & Louis are back for a few episode of the Cathode Ray Podcast!
Last weekend Steve attended the Retro World Expo in Hartford, CT. The event is one of the major retro conventions on the calendar with a who's who of creators attending including friends Shank, Displaced Gamer, My Life in Gaming, Jeremy Parish, Dan Citrus3000psi and Bob from RetroRGB.
We hear Steve tells stories from the expo: selling PVMs, pickup Melee matches with Shank and Dan in the hotel lobby, stealing power from...
2022-09-041h 26
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastRemoving bullets from Starlink dishes in Ukraine w/ Oleg Kutkov - Cathode Ray Podcast #32Today is a special episode, Louis is flying solo talking to Oleg Kutkov, a Ukrainian engineering who has a bunch of experience with the Starlink receiver dishes.
Oleg works as a network hardware engineer and was an early adopter of Starlink technology in Ukraine. Before the service was even available in his home country he had purchased a dish and was trying to reverse engineer and understand the technology. Then the war came and Elon made a "donation" of equipment. With many private citizens and military personnel using Starlink to aid the war effort...
2022-08-021h 12
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastRGB Mods & CRT Shipping Advice - Cathode Ray Podcast #31The Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together we talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
After two weeks of interviews, Steve and I haven't had a chance to catch up in a while.
00:00 Start
02:20 Everyone on YouTube is a PicoBoot mod expert by now
06:45 Background into the LG NeTee CRT
20:06 Would the NeTee be considered retro cool when it was released?
27:43 Steve explains his recent RGB mod to a 13 inch Sony Trinitron
45:07 Steve's new workbench gear
1:01:08 Advice on how to ship a CRTs (big & s...
2022-07-221h 21
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastWebhdx - Creator of the PicoBoot Gamecube mod - Cathode Ray Podcast #30The Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together we talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
We are really happy to have Webhdx, creator of the Picoboot Gamcube mod chip. His real name is Maciej Kobus and he comes from Katowice in Poland.
A software guy by day, he fell in love with the GameCube hardware and has come up with some great projects. After Picoboot, we talk about his upcoming M2.Loader, which w...
2022-07-171h 21
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastCrackhead PVM, Insurance Fraud & Market Manipulation w/ 8-bit Esquire - Cathode Ray Podcast #29The Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together we talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
In this episode we speak to Twitter funny guy the 8-bit Esquire. An attorney by day and big old retro gaming fan by night, the 8-bit Esquire has a great collection and a bunch of good stories to go along with it.
This podcast starts as a casual chat between friends and gets louder the more beers that Louis drinks.
00:00 Start
2022-07-102h 03
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastIs a CRT market "price correction" coming? - Cathode Ray Podcast #28The Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together we talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
There are some audio issue with this episode, I apologise for this and hope its not too bad for you to listen to
0:00 Start
1:00 Steve does Yoga with the Diamond Cutter
7:02 Steve selling fully serviced PVMs
14:10 More background on the MiSTer controller lag tester
30:00 Louis wants to lag test projectors now
34:00 Lag test a cinema projector?
43:40 Working on a...
2022-06-261h 21
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastRepairing CRTs w/ Andy King - Cathode Ray Podcast #27The Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together we talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
In this episode we talk to Andy King. Andy runs https://crtdatabase.com where he documents his work to repair and service CRTs. Andy also has a lot of experience RGB modding consumer sets and his website is one of the best resourcess available for that.
Andy runs a small CRT repair service based out of Northern California...
2022-06-191h 41
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastOur YouTube Creation Process - The Cathode Ray Podcast #26The Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together we talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
In this episode the guys focus on their differing styles of video creation and why it's working for each of them.
Steve and Louis maintain a blog about their projects "The Cathode Ray Blog"
https://www.cathoderayblog.com
You can find the audio on the web or your favourite podcast app
2022-06-101h 38
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastTales from the CRT workshop - Cathode Ray Podcast #25The Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together we talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
00:00 Start
04:45 Tell Him He's Dreaming' recap
11:05 SECAM discussion
15:00 PAL / NTSC / SECAM
28:00 Steve's video on those big ass CRTs
34:00 Tales from the CRT workshop
53:30 We react to eBay CRT listings (dreamin'!)
Steve and Louis maintain a blog about their projects "The Cathode Ray Blog"
2022-06-061h 13
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastSteve's trip to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Cathode Ray Podcast #24The Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together they talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
The last week Steve was visiting Houston, Texas where he was running a series of workshops for the Museum of Fine Art. The purpose was to educate their curators of this museum (an several other notable museums) about CRT preservation and maintenance. Steve tells the story of his 20 hour drive to Houston, the different workshops that he gave and what he learnt about...
2022-05-241h 37
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastSteve's tour of CRTs in Visual Art - Cathode Ray Podcast #23*** NOTE: The second half of his episode is very visual, Steve talks us through a bunch of slides, so you may want to watch that part on YouTube instead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubbs9AHsZcY ***
The Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together they talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
In this episode Steve takes us on a fascinating tour of the world of CRT art. We tend to think retro gaming is the...
2022-05-161h 23
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastS-Video Explanation and Breakdown - Cathode Ray Podcast #22The Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together they talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
In this episode we take a deep dive into the new MiSTer S-Video cores from Mike Simone. We discuss how the cores work, what cables you would need and give an explanation for how S-Video and composite video works.
00:00 Start
02:00 The back story behind the new MiSTer S-Video cores
11:00 Louis' poor explanation of dot...
2022-05-091h 31
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray Podcast20th episode special! CRT sellers are dreamin', Free payphones, Stories of misspent youth - Cathode Ray PodcastThe Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together they talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
This is our 20th episode and we want to thank you all for your enthusiasm and interest in our podcast. For this episode we start by chatting about our projects of the week. However, we recall our very first podcast together (Zezcast #2) and we get back into crazy stories about growing up as fired up young guys living in small towns.
I have a...
2022-04-111h 08
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastRetro FOMO & Whacky CRTs w/ Shank Mods - Cathode Ray Podcast #19The Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together they talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
In this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Shank from Shank Mods. You know him from that Hot Wheels PC video, GameCube Joy-cons and creating a portable Wii, among many other great portable modding projects.
Shank Mods on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/ShankMods
Our talk is a...
2022-04-031h 55
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastWhich CRT wiki?, repairing a BVM input card, weekly thrifts - Cathode Ray Podcast #18The Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together they talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
In this episode the guys talk about
00:00 Start
02:00 Upcoming Zezcast episode with Bob from RetroRGB
03:40 Xbox 360 steering wheel repair
08:30 Steve's thrifts for this week
17:00 Steve cleaning disgusting cap leakage on a BVM board
21:30 A closer look and explanation of the BVM card
41:15 A discussion about CRT Wikis
T...
2022-03-271h 13
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastExpanding the Retro Tech Business, CRTs in Museums, Aussie Stubbie Holders - Cathode Ray Podcast 17The Cathode Ray Podcast is a series with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and Louis Zezeran from Zez Retro. Together they talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
In this episode the guys talk about
00:00 Start
3:30 CD hunting in Australia
11:45 Is mould bad on magnetic tapes?
23:30 Just WTF is a "stubbie holder" / "beer koozie"?
29:00 Steve's upcoming work as a CRT consultant for a museum
40:30 What is the future of the Retro Tech business? Should Steve expand with more staff or remain a f...
2022-03-211h 27
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastCommunity Response to the Open Source CRTIn this new series I team up with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and we talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
The Open Source CRT is still one of the biggest topics in the CRT right now. Steve and Louis talk about the overall CRT and retro gaming community's reaction to this so far.
In the episode we find out about Steve's new 3D printer, Bob's broken forbidden LCD PVM and Louis and Steve talk about building a community around your YouTube channel.
2022-01-031h 20
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastWhen to throw out a CRT? - Cathode Ray Podcast #4This episode was recorded on Nov 30, 2021. I recently suffered a difficult personal situation and it will be a few weeks until we can record again. I'll put it up because the show must go on. Thank you for your support in this podcast, Steve and I really enjoy doing it and we are glad you like it. Please keep asking questions, we will get to them all in time.
- Louis
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In this new series I team up with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and we talk about CRTs...
2021-12-061h 17
Zez Retro / Cathode Ray PodcastAquadag CRT paint & adjusting convergance - Viewer Questions! - Cathode Ray Podcast #3In this new series I team up with CRT shaman Steve from Retro Tech and we talk about CRTs, TVs and other retro gaming topics.
We would like your questions too! For now just tweet at Steve or I and we will work your question into the next episode
00:00 Start
02:16 Steve's week: PVM repairs
15:44 Louis' week: BVM pickup
35:58 Sony 9 inch RF receiever for PVMs/BVMs
43:54 Question time: How to identify a suitable TV to RGB mod?
47:36 My JVC consumer set blows fuses, where to start?
53:30 Have we seen many...
2021-11-291h 28
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#122 - The Tim & Louis Show - Monday Night (vax) FeverThis week Tim and I make it into the studio after Tim's very rough week after getting a second dose.Tim's vax induced deliriumLouis' Estonian lessonsWhy are there so many Australia entertainers in Estonia?Hipster Japanese brothelsVideo: https://youtu.be/IkaU6LIbncMFollow Tim: https://www.instagram.com/sexyhunk1988/You might like some of the other things I do tooComedy Guy Podcast: https://anchor.fm/comedyguyZez Retro Podcast: https://anchor.fm/zezretroTwitter: https://twitter.com/louiszezeranInstagram: https...
2021-11-141h 17
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#121 - Martin & Louis talk about dealing with people not liking your showMartin and I are back and discussing what it is like when someone doesn't like your show. If it's a normal public show, if someone doesn't like it then mostly they are reasonable and accept its not for them and they just don't come back. However sometimes people REALLY don't like the show and demand their ticket money back. What do you do?Then we have the case when we are hired for a private party and the customer is not happy with the performance. We have a long list of questions we ask about the event...
2021-11-031h 18
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#119 - The Tim & Louis Show - Estonian Comedy in the UK - Part 1Tim and I are back from the UK and we tell stories of the times we had. Roger, Tambet, Ari and Oleg were all there, hutling for spots and prepping for Ari's Estonian show on the Saturday. After this Tim took Tambet and Oleg up to Scotland where they did gigs in Glasgow and tasted the fish and chips from the highlands.Follow Tim: https://www.instagram.com/sexyhunk1988You might like some of the other things I do tooComedy Guy Podcast: https...
2021-10-271h 19
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#114 - Martin & Louis give an update about how Ruutu10 and Comedy Estonia are doingIt has been a few months since Martin and I got together to talk comedy. In the meantime both Comedy Estonia and Ruutu10 have been doing lots of shows as we both try and get back into a rhythm of putting on events.* Ruutu10 "Barprov" shows* Ari Matti's tour going to London, Brussels and Helsinki* The difficulties in bringing an International improver to Estonia* Martin has a shiny new webshopFollow Ruutu10: https://www.instagram.com/ruutu10eestiFollow Martin: https://www.instagram.com/martin.junnaYou might like...
2021-09-221h 07
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#113 - The Tim & Louis Show w/ Tambet SildThe big issues of the day. Social issues. Things that matter. Opinions on important stuff.You won't find any of that in this episode. It's me and Tim and Tambet drinking Alexander and talking absolute nonsense. We do get into my Estonian lessons (why won't Tim go???) and at one stage Tim is selling the virtues of Viru Burger so hard we make a Bolt order to test it out. Is it really better than VLND? Truly the big issues of the day.It's the three of us having fun. Good craic as they say...
2021-09-182h 02
The AbundanceInAction's PodcastEp #30 Louis Zezeran - Founder of Comedy Estonia - prescribes laughter for healing!In this episode with Louis Zezeran we go deeper into the topic of relationships.
- Would you like to know what is his relationship status?
- What does he think about Estonian women?
- Would you like to know a bit more about his relation to his parents and teenage years?
- Would you like to see Louis being curious about new ways to relate?
This episode is more like a deeper conversation about being human and how to tackle the challenges we have been facing.
Louise is a t...
2021-08-1647 min
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#109 - The Tim & Louis Show - Caught by the fuzz driving BoltIt has been too long! This week we are in Tim's apartment catching up on the past month* Tim didn't listen to the Istanbul episode so I answer his questions* The Brazilian lady who got deported from Estonia for illegally working for Bolt (or Wolt, we are not sure)* Why that might be Louis soon* Tim's feelings about the passing of Joey Jordison from Slipknot* Why some Irish boys are going to have to take it from Irish priests to save humanity* Louis' reaction to the online...
2021-08-091h 14
The AbundanceInAction's PodcastEP# 29 Louis Zezeran - Healing Estonia as an Australian with "Comedy Estonia"In this episode we meet an Australian - Louis Zezeran who actually has Romenian roots, but calls Estonia home. For the past 10 years he has been building a stand up comedy scene and culture in Estonia with his start up company called "Comedy Estonia".
We go back in time to explore how Louis did several "jumps" from the rational IT work to the world of creativity in theater production and project management.
What are the key elements of that journey and what does he suggest for others contemplating that kind of a jump? To jump r...
2021-08-0354 min
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#106 - The Tim & Louis Show - Live from Viskla!We finally did it! We finally got our act together and recorded a podcast in the Estonian countryside!Several weeks ago we found an article which announced that Viskla had won "Village of the Year" and Tim & I knew we had to go visit.We drove the 40 mins south to find the Viskla Külakeskus which also happens to be an amazing center of Estonian kiiking. Kiiking is a genuine Estonian sport where someone stands (or rather, gets tied onto) on this huge swing and tries to go 360 degrees over the top. On th...
2021-07-091h 12
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#105 - The Tim & Louis Show - Iiri seiklusTim just arrived back from 2 weeks back in his sweet homeland of Ireland. This is the first time he has been home in over a year so our boy has some catching up to do. He took James and Tauri with him and they traipsed across the countryside and hiked up some big ass mountain which almost killed them. There is an easy side and a hard side and apparently the hard side is labelled the "easy" side (and vice versa) because of some dry Irish wit. We get the full report from Tim.On the episode...
2021-07-011h 23
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#104 - Martin & Louis talk about running a show businessThis is a series of episodes recorded with Martin Junna of Improv Comedy troupe, Ruutu10 and we talk about the similarities and differences between Ruutu10 and Comedy Estonia. In each episode we are trying to pick a topic and break down how we each do it.
Martin and I take a recap of how our businesses are going post-lockdown. Warning, we geek the f*ck out in the episode on very nerdy business topics such as
Registering for VAT. I realize this is odd advice from an Australian but I think it's a dumb scam if...
2021-06-241h 33
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#103 - Pynchon WooPynchon Woo is Chinese and has been living in Estonia for 6+ years and in that time he has created a YouTube channel about life here, written a book, got his Masters Degree and is now a newly minted personal trainer. We had a fun talk about our lives in Estonia as two foreigners:
Why I hate Europark
Pynchon speaks B1 Estonian and I do not
Louis's tips for dealing with the Estonian Immigration department
Why China is the "World's villain"
40 bucks is too much to pay for underwear
Pynchon was last on the podcast a year ago...
2021-06-171h 35
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#102 - The Tim & Louis Show - Kristjan Jekimov (head chef at Põhjaka restaurant)Today's guest is Kristjan Jekimov, head chef at renowned Estonian restaurant Põhjaka. Kristjan is an old friend of Tim & I, he was an OG bar tender at Möku and used to perform Stand Up with us back in the day.
We talk about how Kristjan came to learn more about the chef game in some exclusive restaurants in Norway. His menu choices are influenced by some Nordic simplicity, South American flavors and his Korean upbringing. At Põhjaka they use as many fresh Estonian ingredients as possible and their reputation is definitely deserved.
In...
2021-06-092h 00
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#101 - The Tim & Louis Show - Paul Gunn, the first manager of Nimeta BaarTim and I had a great time talking to Paul Gunn, a Scotsman who done his bit to help make Tallinn a great place. Back in 1994 he arrived in Estonia on the urging of his friend and ended up staying and becoming the first manager of Nimeta Baar in Old Town.
Since then Paul has had a hand in almost every classic pub: Hell Hunt and Molly Malone's (OG Mad Murphy's) just to name a few. Paul has some fantastic stories from 1994: getting to Estonia back then, mobsters wanting their cut, breaking into the American embassy and...
2021-06-021h 46
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#99 - Martin & Louis talk about which venues to perform atThis is a new series of episodes recorded with Martin Junna of Improv Comedy troupe, Ruutu10 and we talk about the similarities and differences between Ruutu10 and Comedy Estonia. In each episode we are trying to pick a topic and break down how we each do it.
Episode 99!
Now that open mics are happening again we have a timely episode. Martin and I talk about how to choose a venue for your comedy performance. Why one cafe but not another cafe? Bars? What about theater shows?
Theater shows are the upper level (and...
2021-05-191h 19
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#98 - The Tim & Louis Show - Paul Senosi, the South African pie guyToday Tim and I had a real nice chat with Paul Senosi, who runs the Bobotie pie store in Baltijaam.
We both think he's got the best pies in Estonia. He's also got a great story to tell about growing up in South Africa. He lived though the apartheid days and was a teacher in a "colored" neighborhood. It's given him a sort of stoically strong work ethic I've seen in a few South Africans, basically if you lived through those days, everything else doesn't seem as hard.
We talk a lot about food and...
2021-05-121h 25
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#97 - Martin & Louis talk about how to choose a good venueThis is a new series of episodes recorded with Martin Junna of Improv Comedy troupe, Ruutu10 and we talk about the similarities and differences between Ruutu10 and Comedy Estonia. In each episode we are trying to pick a topic and break down how we each do it.
In this week's episode we talk about the upcoming season of comedy and we think it's going to be a fantastic time for both performers and audience when everyone is allowed out again.
We talk about what makes a good venue and in particular, where would be good...
2021-05-071h 22
RetroRGBPodcast With Louis ZezeranI recently had a chat with comedian, Estonian cultural attaché and fellow retro gaming nerd Louis Zezeran. I'd previously been a guest on his podcast and when I saw he was tipping his toes into the icy waters of retro game videos, I wanted to have him on for a chat. This podcast is (respectfully) more about two buddies catching up and not a "promotion of a new channel", however it just so happens that Louis' last two videos were something I think many retro gamers would be interested in. Either way, I hope you enjoy the chat...and please excu...
2021-04-261h 42RetroRGBPodcast With Louis ZezeranI recently had a chat with comedian, Estonian cultural attaché and fellow retro gaming nerd Louis Zezeran. I'd previously been a guest on his podcast and when I saw he was tipping his toes into the icy waters of retro game videos, I wanted to have him on for a chat. This podcast is (respectfully) more about two buddies catching up and not a "promotion of a new channel", however it just so happens that Louis' last two videos were something I think many retro gamers would be interested in. Either way, I hope you enjoy the chat...and please excu...
2021-04-261h 42
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#94 - Martin & Louis talk about being artistic and shitThis is a new series of episodes recorded with Martin Junna of Improv Comedy troupe, Ruutu10 and we talk about the similarities and differences between Ruutu10 and Comedy Estonia. In each episode we are trying to pick a topic and break down how we each do it.
After talking about the business side for 4 episodes, we get into being an artist and how do we practice creativity. We look at how Martin and myself have balanced writing jokes and also running the operation. Pre-show stress has been a big part of my early years as a comedian...
2021-04-141h 07
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#91 - Martin & Louis talk about being a comedy group in EstoniaThis is a new series of episodes recorded with Martin Junna of Improv Comedy troupe, Ruutu10 and we talk about the similarities and differences between Ruutu10 and Comedy Estonia. In each episode we are trying to pick a topic and break down how we each do it.
In this episode we had meant to to "how to sell to private events part 2" but instead we started to talk about the Estonian entertainment industry and how our groups fit into it. TV, what sort of shows could we make? Can we even adapt what we do to TV...
2021-03-241h 11
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#90 - Martin & Louis talk about selling your comedy to private eventsThis is a new series of episodes recorded with Martin Junna of Improv Comedy troupe, Ruutu10 and we talk about the similarities and differences between Ruutu10 and Comedy Estonia. In each episode we are trying to pick a topic and break down how we each do it.
In this episode we discuss how we sell and perform at private events like birthdays or company parties. Doing these sort of performances is a key way for artists to earn a proper living but if you don't do the prep work, it can be a big bomb.
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2021-03-2456 min
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#89 - The Tim & Louis Show - EmakeelepäevTim is back and we banter about Emakeelepäev as we try and work out who is "Foreigner of the Year 2021".
It's an old school long ass episode where we go through such controversial topics as:
The fall of the Irish language
Who's paying the copyright on those old Estonian 90's songs which you later found out are covers of Western songs?
The literary masterpiece that is "Bang Estonia" by Roosh V
Is Tim depressed?
What will Louis do now he's not CEO of Comedy Estonia anymore
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2021-03-172h 28
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#88 - Louis & Martin talk about how their groups workThis is a new series of episodes recorded with Martin Junna of Improv Comedy Troupe, Ruutu10. We talk about the similarities and differences between Ruutu10 and Comedy Estonia. Somethings are close, somethings are different. Somethings are different because Stand Up is different to Improv but somethings are different just cause there is no one path when trying to make it as an artist.
In our second episode we look further into how each group arranges their shows. I know how Comedy Estonia has open mics and comedy nights to help develop talent but how did Ruutu10 create...
2021-03-101h 14
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#87 - Louis & Martin talk about the comedy businessIt has been a while but the sun is out and it's time for the next season of Comedy Guy.
With this episode I am starting a new series along with Martin Junna of Impro troupe Ruutu10. I have all these topics I want to discuss about running a comedy group and how to help develop artists. In past seasons I have spoken to other people in the entertainment industry about how their art form works.
With Martin and his experiences running Ruutu10, we have many similar experiences. They also have a group of comedians whom they...
2021-03-0553 min
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#84 - Olga Loitsenko***** I really messed up the sound in this episode. We tried doing it online and I didn't know the recording had a massive feedback and it was a total shitshow. I tried to revive the audio the best I could but I understand if this too hard to listen to. I don't have another episode this week so I'll put this up anyway - Louis *****
Olga is one of our Comedy Estonia comedians who moved to Australia almost a year ago now. She had dreams of living in a social, care-free sunny environment where she can do...
2020-09-281h 11
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#83 - The Tim & Louis ShowWe went and shot guns at TLK before the episode and we are fired up.
Tim's time back in Ireland, all the best places to eat in Paide (spoiler: it's still pizza kiosk), getting pulled over by the cops and the trip we have planned to Cyprus in January. It's some classic Irish "craic" (whatever that is)
Watch the episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/N7epxoptOic
2020-09-211h 31
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#81 - Stig RästaIt's a pleasure to have singer / songwriter Stig Rästa in the studio with me. We chat about his career, the Estonian management agency he runs and his experiences at Eurovision (along with some of mine).
Watch the episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/4bhQf9CGTUA
2020-09-071h 46
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#80 - Elizabete BokaEpisode 80! Last week we visited Riga for the Comedy Latvia English Open Mic and I had a chance to finally record with my friend Elizabete Boka, who is a manager for young male models. She works for an agency called SAGE Management and they scout models throughout the Baltics and then send them on modelling shoots throughout the world.
Elizabete's department is young male models, namely teenagers into young adults. It's tough out there for a young guy who wants to model, you have one season, maybe two to get yourself out there otherwise you are done...
2020-08-311h 39
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#79 - Ardo AsperkI sit down and catch up with my brother Ardo Asperk. Two comedians talking about comedy, you know how these episodes go. Our latest Stand Up sets, when is Ardo doing his next hour and how come Estonia is weirdly the best place in the world to be a Stand Up comedian right now?
Check out Ardo and Karl on their podcast Külapood which is closing in on 200 episodes https://kulapood.podbean.com/
I reckon Ardo is line for line the best comedy writer in Estonia. You can buy his first two specials online at our w...
2020-08-241h 21
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#78 - Sten Erik AllikasSten Erik Allikas is an old friend of mine who I haven't seen in years because hes been away from Estonia for the better part of 10 years off and on.
Sten is just a regular dude who I think has had a pretty amazing life and shows that if you just get out there and try stuff, you will find your path.
He grew up in Tallinn, had an interest in music and fell into working in a kitchen. He took those skills and was able to land a job in one of the best...
2020-08-171h 36
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#77 - Sergeant Erki OttErik Ott is a Comedy Estonia comedian and also an active member of the Estonian Army. We start by talking about how the Army dealt with the lockdown and talk about the troops being locked in on base and you can imagine that was a tough time. We get a lot into leadership and how the Army teaches leadership as Erki is currently studying at the military academy in Võrumaa. Leadership is probably my favourite topic (beside grilling and retro games) and go deep into the lessons Erki has learnt and then I contrast them to how I h...
2020-08-102h 31
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#75 - Friday Afternoon with Louis & Sille-Kadri #13 (LIVE)Just a quick episode for a very hot Friday afternoon in the city! It's too hot to be inside and live streaming so we will have July off. Thanks for the support over the last 13 weeks. This started as a quick idea for something to do during lockdown and it's been a fun way for us to finish off the week. Go out and enjoy the sunshine and see you in August!
Marianne and Sille are doing a Tissident Live show on July 14th at Club LAEV in Tallinn:
https://www.piletilevi.ee/est/piletid...
2020-06-291h 10
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#74 - Friday Afternoon with Louis & Sille-Kadri #12 (LIVE)It's good to be back! We hear about what Vilnius was like as, why does milk come in bags, and Louis' renewing his visa. It was a fun short episode, it's hot people, time to be outside!
2020-06-201h 18
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#72 - Friday Afternoon with Louis & Marianne #11 (LIVE)We have a special show this week! Sille-Kadri is in Vilnius chasing after Lithuanian dudes so joining me on the live stream is the other half of Tissident podcast, Marianne Ubaleht!
We talk about making money from podcasts in Estonia, where are we going to host the next Tissident Live and why Marianne doesn't want to date foreign guys.
2020-06-051h 58
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#71 - Friday Afternoon with Louis & Sille-Kadri #10 (LIVE)Episode number 10! The lockdown is coming to an end but we are still going strong. This week we knock over Cava and have fun with the live chat. Putting out on the first date, Tissident & Comedy Estonia merch, starting open mics next week, what language do you start the conversation on Bumble in, 5G and flat earthers in Estonia and how I could have easily started Comedy Lithuania instead.
Thanks for sticking with us through 10 episodes. Sille-Kadri is in Vilnius next week chasing after Lithuanian dudes but I'll find someone else to join me!
2020-05-302h 24
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#69 - Friday Afternoon with Louis & Sille-Kadri #9 (LIVE)Week number 9! As the lockdown is starting to come to a close we are still going strong. Today we try something new... doing the show sober. Weirdly, it was one of the most fun episodes so far. Erik Orgu hummus, Louis' shorts, why do Estonians have two names, Bolt helmets and what Estonians scream during sex. Episode #69 didn't disappoint.
2020-05-221h 26
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#67 - Friday Afternoon with Louis & Sille-Kadri #8 (LIVE)It's another Friday afternoon of lockdown and Sille-Kadri Simer and I talk about the week which just happened. We get into women in the army, Sille's experiences on Bumble and visiting the Middle East. This week we drank Wairau Pacific Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. Not bad and on special at Rimi!
2020-05-161h 54
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#64 - Friday Afternoon with Louis & Sille-Kadri #7 (LIVE)It's another Friday afternoon of lockdown and Sille-Kadri Simer and I talk about the week which just happened. We get into our histories in high school and somehow get to the "personal" shaving practices of men and women. This week we are drinking Maori Bay Sauvignon Blanc.
2020-05-111h 57
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#61 - Friday Afternoon with Louis & Sille-Kadri #6 (LIVE)It's another Friday afternoon of lockdown and Sille-Kadri Simer and I talk about the week which just happened. Sille goes on Bumble for the first time. This week we drank Jacob's Creek white.
2020-05-021h 55
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#58 - Friday Afternoon with Louis & Sille-Kadri #5 (LIVE)It's another Friday afternoon of lockdown and Sille-Kadri Simer and I talk about the week which just happened. Wine and beer was involved.
2020-04-242h 00
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#57 - Friday Afternoon with Louis & Sille-Kadri #4 (LIVE)Recorded live on the Comedy Estonia YouTube channel the 17th of April 2020.
Every Friday afternoon Sille-Kadri Simer and I get together, have some drinks and talk about what happened last week.
2020-04-201h 58
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#55 - Friday Afternoon with Louis & Sille-KadriRecorded live on April 10th. Sille-Kadri Simer and I do another Friday afternoon live stream on the Comedy Estonia YouTube channel.
I didn't mean to leave the music playing throughout the show, I just forgot to turn it off because I didn't use headphones. It sort of worked? I think it's maybe a little too loud but it's ok and different.
2020-04-111h 49
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#51 - Friday Afternoon with Louis & Sille-KadriSille-Kadri Simer and I do another Friday afternoon live stream on the Comedy Estonia YouTube channel.
2020-04-031h 46
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#48 - Louis & Sille-Kadri - Live Stream AudioSille-Kadri Simer and I did a live stream from the Comedy Estonia studio. This was our first time going live and we had a few technical problems before everything started running smoothly.
It was a bit chaotic but we had fun and for our first try at live streaming it went well. Beside figuring out the tech we spend the episode drinking beer and swapping dating stories.
At first my phone locked the live stream in portrait mode and we had to restart. Even though we had done 90 mins of test stream my phone then...
2020-03-281h 43
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#47 - The Tim & Louis ShowIt's Tim Reidy and I having beers and talking about what's been happening for the past week.
We are getting surprisingly better at staying on topic. The second half of the show is about "what is an artist" and "is Tim an artist?" and we break it down pretty well. I find often the second half of the episode is where it really gets rolling, its worth sticking through the two hours if you can.
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Watch the video of this episode at https://youtu.be/Lb2mNMrwBCg
2020-03-251h 56
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#43 - Comedy Estonia Corona Update with Louis & RogerI got Roger Andrew today and we spend the first 30 minutes talking about how the corona situation has effected Comedy Estonia shows. It's been bananas for the last few days, we are in the middle of Sander's tour and loads of dates need to be rescheduled but we don't know when this will end. We gotta find new dates, let people know about them and then work with Piletilevi (and they have like 1000+ event cancellations too). It has been ape shit but not bad, the crew is tip top and everyone is handling it like a champ.
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2020-03-142h 27
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#42 - Tim & Louis - The Japan EpisodeI am back in Estonia and Tim joins me to recap my 3 week trip to Japan where Tim can ask the important questions like: Did Louis really not go to a maid cafe? Just what the hell did I do for 3 weeks. Visit second hand stores? Really? Why havn't Estonian's embraced having a vending machine outside the restaurant which takes your order. This would mean even less human interaction.
Like always with Tim we devote time to our favorite eating spots in Tallinn and Paide. Tim also tells us why he likes visiting small towns across Estonia...
2020-03-091h 28
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#34 - NOËPA really cool chat with Andres Kõpper, otherwise known as NOËP.
As usual, I am most interested in the choices he has made in his career, like doing the one big gig at the end of summer in Telliskivi, how did he pull that together? We then about how music management works, it seems really complicated to me. There is management and a live booker and a record label and a publisher and so many collaborators along the way and in the middle of all of that he still has to be unique and try an...
2019-09-261h 43
TissidentTissident x Louis Zezeran: kuidas välismaalasena Eestis deitimine välja näeb?Sel korral on Tissidendil külas Louis Zezeran, kes on stand-upimpeeriumi (uhhhh, kui pikk sõna!) Comedy Estonia looja ja vaimne isa. Räägime stand-up'ist, sellest, kuidas ta aru saab, kes on naljakas, kui ta ise eesti keelt ei räägi?
Ühtlasi räägib Louis oma nooruspõlvest ning sellest, kuidas on eluaeg võidelnud ärevushäirega ning kuidas sellega toime tuleb. Head kuulamist!
Louisel on ka podcast, mille leiad siit: https://louispodcast.podbean.com/
Kirjuta meile tissident@ekspressmeedia.ee
2019-02-241h 36
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#10 - Louis & KasparSorry it has been a while between episodes! I've been on the road with Jimmy Carr and Daniel Sloss and this episode with Kaspar we tell the behind the scenes stories about how we organized these shows and what happens on the day. I talked to Jimmy about his new special and hanging out with Sloss and Kai is always a party.
Also we go over our trip to Vilnius to perform (me, Sander, Mikael, Rauno and Karl went) and performing to a grand total of 12 people at the first Lasnamäe Open Mic. Don't let the s...
2018-11-012h 12
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#2 - Ari Matti MustonenLouis talks with his mate Ari Matti Mustonen about what drives artists to do their thing. Ain't no one pushing you, you gotta push yourself. But that motivation and disclipine is hard, super hard and the guys talk about the moments in their lives when they realised they had to do something to make something happen.
2018-07-271h 40
Comedy Guy with Louis Zezeran#1 - Louis Zezeran and Kaspar KikerpillFirst episode! Louis wants to do this podcast where he talks about how to help artists find their way and do their thing. With him is Kaspar Kikerpill and their conversation is approx half about the entertainment industry in general and half experiences from Comedy Estonia.
2018-07-272h 19