Piece Dependency Podcast

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Welcome to the Piece Dependency Podcast. This is a podcast about Classic Tetris and it's community. Frank (SirMaser) interviews members from the community. It varies from players to organizers. From fans to members behind the scenes. Every month a new interview!

  1. SEP 21

    Padless controllers, The Future of Retro Gaming | Tetris Interview with Ben & Ava | PDP #51 (S6 E2)

    Shop official CTN & PDP merchandise only on https://www.shopctnmerch.com/The owners of Padless, Ben & Ava are on the show. The full story of the padless controller will be told. From start to where we are right now! We also talked about the competition career of Ben and the rapid improvement of Avahttps://www.gopadless.com/CreditsGuests:https://www.youtube.com/@opaux5758 & https://www.youtube.com/@avasOnlineHost: https://www.youtube.com/@sirmaserEdited by: https://www.youtube.com/@sirmaserThumbnail by: https://www.youtube.com/@sirmaserhttps://linktr.ee/classictetrisnetwork---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the Classic Tetris Network channel. On this channel you'll find original NES Tetris Topic video's, interviews, the latest news and much more about Classic TetrisWe Love Classic Tetris!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Topics:0:00 Intro1:58 How Ben & Ava got into NES Tetris8:16 Ben & Ava, how did they meet10:51 Rapid progression of Ava13:46 Ben being a sub top player19:29 Idea behind Padless22:15 Trying to get the first padless prototype30:35 For who is the controller?34:32 Still making changes to the design37:48 padless not being competition legal39:54 When is padless ready for launch?43:59 Making the right decisions50:31 Is NES Tetris really a dead game?53:51 Personal goals for Ben & Ava58:22 Outro

    59 min

  2. SEP 20

    ZRobot is the FUTURE of Classic Tetris | Tetris Interview with ZRobot & Duke | PDP #50 (S6E1)

    Shop CTN & PDP merchandise on https://www.shopctnmerch.com PDP is back with a brand new season! We kick off the season with youngest maxouter in history ZRobot and his dad Duke. The conversation goes about the Jonas Cup debut in 2024, CTWC in 2025 and the friendship between Alex T and ZRobot. Credits Talent: ZRobot & Duke https://www.youtube.com/@zrobot-1 Hosted by: SirMaser https://www.youtube.com/@sirmaser Edited by: SirMaser https://www.youtube.com/@sirmaser Thumbnail by: SirMaser https://www.youtube.com/@sirmaser https://www.linktr.ee/classictetrisnetwork Topics: 0:00 Intro 1:43 How Zrobot & Duke got into NES Tetris 5:53 Zro being intersted in Tetris 10:18 Getting to know the competition scene 18:34 Jonas Cup 2024 26:16 Post Jonas Cup 33:06 2025 year of Zro 38:00 Friendship with Alex T 50:52 Going to CTWC 2025 57:18 Bronze Bracket 59:27 Duke vs SirMaser? 1:06:23 Back to the World Championship 1:10:40 CTWC being also a life changing event 1:12:31 CTM Masters debut 1:16:44 Future goals for Zrobot and Duke 1:28:11 Outro

    1h 29m

  3. MAY 24

    ''We dropped the ball!'' | Tetris Monologue with SirMaser | Piece Dependency Podcast #49

    A different episode compared to normal. SirMaser is on his own and tell his story in Classic Tetris.He talked about PDP, restreaming and much more0:00 Intro1:51 How SirMaser got into NES Tetris10:01 Frustration with playing the game15:17 Starting the Piece Dependency Podcast26:29 aGameScout27:40 Midroll28:51 Restreaming36:20 MrsMaser37:42 Classic Tetris Benelux/Low Lands42:20 Partnership with CTM51:36 Time to move on1:03:12 Future goals for SirMaser

    1h 7m

  4. APR 9

    ''It is just a game!'' | Tetris Interview with Terry Purcell | Piece Dependency Podcast #48

    Terry Purcell has been playing NES Tetris for a long time. He competed at CTWC between 2012 and 2023. Terry also shares his unique take on the game and the community Topics: 0:00 Intro 1:48 Chris Higgins is also here! 2:43 How Terry got into NES Tetris 6:19 Meeting Robin Mihara 12:15 Going to CTWC 2012 16:28 2025 vs 2012 19:45 Jani 22:29 Drunk Tetris 26:09 Game staying popular with teenagers 33:26 The grind 43:08 Midroll 43:52 Playing two different games 45:59 Not want to play competition 53:22 Has Classic Tetris become too serious? 1:29:29 Will we see Terry ever back in competition?

    1h 33m

  5. FEB 24

    ''We'd be in a slightly different place in Tetris History'' | Tetris Interview with Kirjava | Piece Dependency Podcast #47

    The creator of Tetris Gym Kirjava is on the show today! Frank and Kirjava obviously talk about Tetris Gym but also about Kirjava only playing Live events and much more! Topics: 0:00 Intro 1:31 How Kirjava got into NES Tetris 6:47 Rolling at DAS only events 10:01 Learning Rolling 14:48 Staying focused 17:36 Playing Competition 21:54 Controller 25:16 Pasadena vs Portland 27:44 Midroll 28:28 Tetris Gym 33:45 Programming TetrisGym 38:49 Future updates 44:33 Tetris Gym getting popular 47:35 Not getting paid 50:14 SirMaser playing for fun 56:01 Legal issues? 1:03:27 implementing linecaps 1:07:23 How much space is left on the Tetris Gym cartridge? 1:12:06 Leaving gltiches & bugs in 1:19:34 Keep the Linecaps 1:25:25 Plans for 2025 1:30:15 Outro

    1h 31m

  6. 12/25/2024

    ''Everyone is losing their minds'' | Tetris Interview with Birbwizard | Piece Dependency Podcast #46

    The host of Monday night Mayhem is on the show today! The wizard of Birbs Birbwizard joins Frank as they talk about being the host of Monday Nights, Jonas Cup, Commentating and much more! Uploaded and edited by SirMaser https://twitch.tv/sirmaser https://www.youtube.com/@PieceDependencyPodcast https://bit.ly/pdpdiscord Follow us EVERYWHERE with links to all our Socials and Activity! ▶︎ https://linktr.ee/monthlytetris ▶︎ https://linktr.ee/piecedependency Classic Tetris Monthly is a series of monthly #Nintendo #Tetris tournaments, started by founding mother fridaywitch in December 2017, and resurrected by vandweller in October 2018. Nowadays, it's become the largest NES Tetris #Tournament expanding to seven events: The Masters Event, the Challengers Circuit, the Futures Circuit, the Hopefuls Circuit, the Community Tournament, Tetris Deathmatch and Monday Night Chasedown! Twitch (as of upload date) Host: https://www.twitch.tv/sirmaser Guest: https://www.twitch.tv/thebirbwizard Topics: 0:00 Intro 2:09 How Birb got into NES Tetris 6:06 DAS vs Rolling 13:14 Enjoying Live Events 25:51 Jonas Cup 29:05 Game still attracting young players 30:44 Host of Tetris Friendlies Monday Night Mayhem 48:10 Marts 51:13 Change of style 1:03:58 Hosting in Metro Detroit area 1:21:19 2025 1:25:01 Outro

    1h 26m

  7. 12/25/2024

    ''You are a Classic Tetris World Champion'' | Interview with AlexT | Piece Dependency Podcast #45

    Classic Tetris World Champion AlexT joins PDP today! Alex and Frank talk about the run that led to being a world champion. How Alex got into NES Tetris and what are his favorite level colors and much more!  Follow us EVERYWHERE with links to all our Socials and Activity!    ▶︎ https://linktr.ee/monthlytetris    ▶︎ https://linktr.ee/piecedependency Classic Tetris Monthly is a series of monthly #Nintendo #Tetris tournaments, started by founding mother fridaywitch in December 2017, and resurrected by vandweller in October 2018. Nowadays, it's become the largest NES Tetris #Tournament expanding to seven events: The Masters Event, the Challengers Circuit, the Futures Circuit, the Hopefuls Circuit, the Community Tournament, Tetris Deathmatch and Monday Night Chasedown! Twitch (as of upload date) Host: https://www.twitch.tv/sirmaser Guest: https://www.twitch.tv/TetrisAlexT Topics: 0:00 Intro 1:38 How Alex got into NES Tetris 5:38 Playing on emulator 8:24 Youngest maxouter 13:06 Hypertapping 19:24 Being a goof 22:58 Finally switching to rolling 29:18 CTWC 2022 35:45 Explaining tetris in day to day life 39:11 Change to Alex's playstyle 47:48 Level colors 59:57 Winning money in tournaments 1:11:31 16 million World Record 1:24:28 Taking a break 1:30:27 CTWC 2024 2:08:34 Aftermath of CTWC 2:18:52 Outro

    2h 19m

  8. 10/21/2024

    ''I have no reason to lie'' | Tetris Interview with Mega Retroman | Piece Dependency Podcast #44

    Before August of 2024, Mega Retroman was mostly known for defeating Jonas in his last Live CTWC event. But things all changed when MRM posted a screenshot of a 1.36 million DAS run. Which is a World Record.. Or not? Mega Retroman joins Frank to tell him all about it. They also talk about CTWC 2019, Legends Cup during CTWC 2023 and much more! Uploaded and edited by SirMaser https://twitch.tv/sirmaser https://www.youtube.com/@PieceDependencyPodcast https://bit.ly/pdpdiscord Follow us EVERYWHERE with links to all our Socials and Activity! ▶︎ https://linktr.ee/monthlytetris ▶︎ https://linktr.ee/piecedependency Classic Tetris Monthly is a series of monthly #Nintendo #Tetris tournaments, started by founding mother fridaywitch in December 2017, and resurrected by vandweller in October 2018. Nowadays, it's become the largest NES Tetris #Tournament expanding to seven events: The Masters Event, the Challengers Circuit, the Futures Circuit, the Hopefuls Circuit, the Community Tournament, Tetris Deathmatch and Monday Night Chasedown! Twitch (as of upload date) Host: https://www.twitch.tv/sirmaser Guest: https://www.twitch.tv/megaretroman Topics: 0:00 Intro 2:00 How MRM got into NES Tetris 5:44 Seeing CTWC at PRGE 13:15 Playing in a different era 15:22 Tetris becoming more serious 24:07 DAS isn't dead 30:40 NWC 1990 game 36:08 Pushdown 39:03 CTWC 2019 57:25 Hand injury 1:05:43 First retirement 1:11:10 Legends Tournament CTWC 2023 1:22:03 Midroll 1:22:47 DAS 1.36 mil WR? 1:49:32 Jonas Cup 2:05:59 The future for MRM 2:17:01 Outro

    2h 18m
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Welcome to the Piece Dependency Podcast. This is a podcast about Classic Tetris and it's community. Frank (SirMaser) interviews members from the community. It varies from players to organizers. From fans to members behind the scenes. Every month a new interview!

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  • Creator
    Classic Tetris Network
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Classic Tetris Network
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    Piece Dependency Podcast