This is a recorded live audio conversation on Twitter Spaces. On 26 April, 2022, Alex D, Aleksander Szojda-Pallado and Urszula Rapacka explored if life after interpreting is possible. This job is often very personal. So what can we do after or in addition to interpreting? We believe we actually have a lot of skills beyond “just interpreting” that we can apply in various contexts.
","summary":"This is a recorded live audio conversation on Twitter Spaces. On 26 April, 2022, Alex D, Aleksander Szojda-Pallado and Urszula Rapacka explored if life after interpreting is possible. This job is often very personal. So what can we do after or in addition to interpreting? We believe we actually have a lot of skills beyond “just interpreting” that we can apply in various contexts.","date_published":"2022-04-29T14:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/4D4DE9/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d10c560c-4c06-4750-ab89-1f72ed58c81a/6c0def54-a693-4959-8636-ed1720e63e66.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47084400,"duration_in_seconds":3923}]},{"id":"d949d99a-76d1-45f9-bc92-8c047238e2fd","title":"69: The Final One","url":"https://www.troubleterps.com/69","content_text":"In this last episode of the Troublesome Terps, we look back at six years of podcasting, great guests and topics, and generally lots of trouble. We also have a very open chat about mental health and depression.\n\nIn the future, we want to make the podcast available to our community. If you have a topic you would like to discuss with anyone, just let us know and we'll be happy to provide our platform to share it with the community!\n\nThank you for having been part of our journey and all your support and we are beyond excited for what's in store for the Troublesome Terps podcast!\n\nSarah, Alex D, Alex G and JonathanLinks:The Church Interpreting PodcastTranslation Talk TwitterLangFM Podcast","content_html":"In this last episode of the Troublesome Terps, we look back at six years of podcasting, great guests and topics, and generally lots of trouble. We also have a very open chat about mental health and depression.
\n\nIn the future, we want to make the podcast available to our community. If you have a topic you would like to discuss with anyone, just let us know and we'll be happy to provide our platform to share it with the community!
\n\nThank you for having been part of our journey and all your support and we are beyond excited for what's in store for the Troublesome Terps podcast!
\n\nSarah, Alex D, Alex G and Jonathan
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","summary":"In this last episode of the Troublesome Terps, we look back at six years of podcasting, great guests and topics, and generally lots of trouble. We also have a very open chat about mental health and depression.\r\n\r\nIn the future, we want to make the podcast available to our community. If you have a topic you would like to discuss with anyone, just let us know and we'll be happy to provide our platform to share it with the community!\r\n\r\nThank you for having been part of our journey and all your support and we are beyond excited for what's in store for the Troublesome Terps podcast!\r\n\r\nSarah, Alex D, Alex G and Jonathan","date_published":"2022-04-12T17:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/4D4DE9/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d10c560c-4c06-4750-ab89-1f72ed58c81a/d949d99a-76d1-45f9-bc92-8c047238e2fd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33285037,"duration_in_seconds":2377}]},{"id":"26ca79e2-e983-4f14-a6ea-8d8b20943fbf","title":"68: 2021 in Review","url":"https://www.troubleterps.com/68","content_text":"Even in the second year of the pandemic, the Troublesome Terps didn't show any signs of slowing down and started the year with an ELF on the shelf, took you to the UK and then on an actual trip around the world, talked about AI and interpreting, why interpreter networks are a thing, joined a book club (and wrote a little something ;-) ) and closed the year with the first ever language podcastival. Phew! ","content_html":"Even in the second year of the pandemic, the Troublesome Terps didn't show any signs of slowing down and started the year with an ELF on the shelf, took you to the UK and then on an actual trip around the world, talked about AI and interpreting, why interpreter networks are a thing, joined a book club (and wrote a little something ;-) ) and closed the year with the first ever language podcastival. Phew!
","summary":"Even in the second year of the pandemic, the Troublesome Terps didn't show any signs of slowing down and started the year with an ELF on the shelf, took you to the UK and then on an actual trip around the world, talked about AI and interpreting, why interpreter networks are a thing, joined a book club (and wrote a little something ;-) ) and closed the year with the first ever language podcastival. Phew! ","date_published":"2021-12-22T11:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/4D4DE9/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d10c560c-4c06-4750-ab89-1f72ed58c81a/26ca79e2-e983-4f14-a6ea-8d8b20943fbf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43683869,"duration_in_seconds":3120}]},{"id":"665c6c16-283b-4e14-9a38-d35a96e8b977","title":"67: The Translation & Interpreting Podcastival","url":"https://www.troubleterps.com/67","content_text":"Podcasts are everywhere, so what to listen to? \nTo help you along here, the Troublesome Terps reached out to some of our favorite language related podcast-superstars and invited them to join our first ever live #podcastival.\nThe goal was to celebrate the language industry at large in all its beautiful diversity with all its shades and wrinkles and shine a spotlight on these fabulous contributions - if we missed your favorite language podcast, do let us know and enjoy our #podcastival!Special Guests: Ada Volkmer, Carrie Gillon, Cate Hamilton, Corinne McKay, Eve Lindemuth Bodeux, Florian Faes, Gretchen McCulloch, Lauren Gawne, Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo, Megan Figueroa, Michaela Haller, Michael Stevens, Tamara Muroiwa, Tucker Johnson, and Veronika Demichelis.Links:The Global PodcastTT Episode with Michael StevensSlatorpodTT Episode with Florian FaesNimdzi Live on YouTubeThe Lean Podcast on YouTubeSe Ve Se Eschucha PodcastThe Vocal Fries PodcastTT Episode with The Vocal FriesSpeaking of Translation PodcastTT Episode with Speaking of TranslationEve Bodeux's bookThe Language Revolution PodcastTT Episode with Cate Hamilton2,56 Quadratmeter Podcast (German Language)Message Across PodcastBrand The Interpreter PodcastSmart Habits for Translators PodcastLingpods - language podcast recommendations on Twitter","content_html":"Podcasts are everywhere, so what to listen to?
\nTo help you along here, the Troublesome Terps reached out to some of our favorite language related podcast-superstars and invited them to join our first ever live #podcastival.
\nThe goal was to celebrate the language industry at large in all its beautiful diversity with all its shades and wrinkles and shine a spotlight on these fabulous contributions - if we missed your favorite language podcast, do let us know and enjoy our #podcastival!
Special Guests: Ada Volkmer, Carrie Gillon, Cate Hamilton, Corinne McKay, Eve Lindemuth Bodeux, Florian Faes, Gretchen McCulloch, Lauren Gawne, Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo, Megan Figueroa, Michaela Haller, Michael Stevens, Tamara Muroiwa, Tucker Johnson, and Veronika Demichelis.
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With Sarah and Alex G away on assignment, Jonathan and Alex D sit down with renowned interpreting scholars Elisabet Tiselius and Michaela Albl-Mikasa to discuss the Routledge Handbook of Conference Interpreting. The two guests take us behind the scenes of putting together a scientific publication, from A to Z.
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Special Guests: Elisabet Tiselius and Michaela Albl-Mikasa.
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Who we say we are and who we actually are, are not always necessarily the same thing. Even interpreters who think of themselves as completely invisible and impartial will sometimes be forced to make some tough calls. Joining the Troublesome Terps to talk about this, her research and much, much more is Ebru Diriker. Don't miss this episode to have some of your assumptions challenged!
Special Guest: Ebru Diriker.
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","summary":"All four (!) troublemakers check in briefly to wish you all a wonderful summer and provide a sneak peek at what the autumn/fall will bring.","date_published":"2021-08-12T15:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/4D4DE9/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d10c560c-4c06-4750-ab89-1f72ed58c81a/f18ca648-9050-496a-91d7-6396dd5a39df.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5177739,"duration_in_seconds":358}]},{"id":"a124c1ca-49ce-40e8-a98a-4084cd04a07c","title":"63: Interpreters Assemble! ","url":"https://www.troubleterps.com/63","content_text":"Interpreters seldom come alone - especially, if they are part of an interpreting network all their own! Join Alex and Alex as they interview three members of three very different networks to discover, what the pros and cons of being part of a network are, how you can start one yourself and what the different \"models\" are. A truly inspiring episode about solidarity, common interests and mutual support!Special Guests: Louise Jarvis, Monika Ott, and Sybelle van Hal-Bock.Links:AIIC Consultant InterpretersCalliope Interpreters CongrestolkenKDD - Konferenzdolmetscher DeutschlandCalliope Interpreters - The TeamCalliope Interpreters - Calliope Offsets its Digital Carbon FootprintCongrestolken - Our MembersCongrestolken - HistoryKonferenzdolmetscher HamburgKonferenzdolmetscher HauptstadtKonferenzdolmetscher MünchenKonferenzdolmetscher NRW","content_html":"Interpreters seldom come alone - especially, if they are part of an interpreting network all their own! Join Alex and Alex as they interview three members of three very different networks to discover, what the pros and cons of being part of a network are, how you can start one yourself and what the different "models" are. A truly inspiring episode about solidarity, common interests and mutual support!
Special Guests: Louise Jarvis, Monika Ott, and Sybelle van Hal-Bock.
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With machine translation having become almost an everyday staple in the language industry, the discussion continues to shift towards artificial intelligence and how it may impact the future of interpreting and interpreter training. To discuss this topic from two perspectives, Henry Líu and Professor Graham Turner join the Troublesome Terps to tackle this crucial and controversial topic head on. Listen in and let us know what YOU think about our future and our possible co-existence with the C3POs of this world in the comments of on social media!
Special Guests: Graham Turner and Henry Liu.
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Joined by the lovely Cate Hamilton, Sarah and Alex G. go on to explore a fascinating world of language learning, Norwegian children's songs, baby scientists and why #MultilingualIsNormal. A brilliant episode for every language lover and interpreter or translator out there, who each surely have some linguistic anecdotes themselves!
Special Guest: Cate Hamilton.
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Two Troublesome Terps embark on a trip around the world in (more or less) 60 minutes for our 60th episode!
\nFrom Australia to Germany, Egypt to Japan, from the USA to Vietnam and many more, we are taking you on a whirlwind tour across different interpreting markets with the help of some friends. A very special clip show style episode you won't want to miss!
The age old question, that has eluded our partners for centuries. Jonathan and Alex G. sit down with Kilian Seeber to find answers. Maybe.
Special Guest: Kilian Seeber.
","summary":"The age old question, that has eluded our partners for centuries. Jonathan and Alex G. sit down with Kilian Seeber to find answers. Maybe.","date_published":"2021-03-19T11:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/4D4DE9/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d10c560c-4c06-4750-ab89-1f72ed58c81a/43dbd751-0a90-45f7-b3b6-a3cf7506ec4d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56491529,"duration_in_seconds":3530}]},{"id":"87523e18-0793-4cdf-a68c-0ab107a57d4e","title":"58: The UK Special","url":"https://www.troubleterps.com/58","content_text":"In this episode, the Troublesome Terps welcome Kirsty Heimerl-Moggan and Paul Appleyard to discuss the challenges faced in the UK language market - current, previous and upcoming. From Brexit and linguist supply and demand, to Covid and RSI, to how the PSI sector and professional bodies such as the ITI have responded to the changing environment, this episode is full of information, surprises and a bit of cheek!Special Guests: Kirsty Heimerl-Moggan and Paul Appleyard.","content_html":"In this episode, the Troublesome Terps welcome Kirsty Heimerl-Moggan and Paul Appleyard to discuss the challenges faced in the UK language market - current, previous and upcoming. From Brexit and linguist supply and demand, to Covid and RSI, to how the PSI sector and professional bodies such as the ITI have responded to the changing environment, this episode is full of information, surprises and a bit of cheek!
Special Guests: Kirsty Heimerl-Moggan and Paul Appleyard.
","summary":"In this episode, the Troublesome Terps welcome Kirsty Heimerl-Moggan and Paul Appleyard to discuss the challenges faced in the UK language market - current, previous and upcoming. From Brexit and linguist supply and demand, to Covid and RSI, to how the PSI sector and professional bodies such as the ITI have responded to the changing environment, this episode is full of information, surprises and a bit of cheek!","date_published":"2021-02-18T10:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/4D4DE9/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d10c560c-4c06-4750-ab89-1f72ed58c81a/87523e18-0793-4cdf-a68c-0ab107a57d4e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":54045670,"duration_in_seconds":3860}]},{"id":"05ca50ef-7bc6-4986-b006-9a44aa4dd798","title":"57: The ELF on the Shelf","url":"https://www.troubleterps.com/57","content_text":"Jonathan and the Alexes kick off 2021 by talking about a topic we have covered before: English as a lingua franca. In light of the global political shifts, Brexit and changing global travel (or lack thereof), is English still the undisputed \"Global Language\"? And what even IS English?Links:Alex D’s online discussion with journalist Dave KeatingTT Episode: English as Lingua Franca w/ Karin ReithoferQuo Vadis English? The Post-Brexit Position of English as a Working Language of the EUEU languages: Statement on behalf of the European Commission Representation in IrelandIs English Still the ‘Lingua Franca’ of the Internet?Making Sense Of Bad EnglishHow Brexit changed the English languageVideo: Burnistoun - Voice Recognition Lift","content_html":"Jonathan and the Alexes kick off 2021 by talking about a topic we have covered before: English as a lingua franca. In light of the global political shifts, Brexit and changing global travel (or lack thereof), is English still the undisputed "Global Language"? And what even IS English?
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After a most definitely troublesome 2020 for the entire world, we thought we put a different spin on our annual Year In Review show and turn it into a celebration of the most favorite episodes and guests, all as voted by you, the fans! And the award goes to...???
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This episode's topic seems to be of a particular relevance right now at a time, when interpreters around the world are diversifying more than ever. Elena Davitti joins the Troublesome Terps and details her research on interlingual respeaking, how there is now the option to shape a whole new language serivice and why and how interpreters and language professionals at large can get started in this new field.
Special Guest: Elena Davitti.
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You think you've had a nerve-wracking assignment? Think again and listen in as our guest Antonio Posada talks us through some select experience from his time working in proper conflict zones in and around Colombia. From meetings with guerilla fighters, to going on relief missions in warn torn villages and literally being under fire on the job, you won't believe your ears.
Special Guest: Antonio Posada.
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The Troublesome Terps are going live again, 2020-style: on YouTube! Together with a dedicated live audience and a lot of previously collected input from our listeners, we discuss the trials and tribulations of starting out as an interpreter, what's different in 2020 compared to when we kicked things off and what some challenges, but also some opportunities for new #terps are.
","summary":"The Troublesome Terps are going live again, 2020-style: on YouTube! Together with a dedicated live audience and a lot of previously collected input from our listeners, we discuss the trials and tribulations of starting out as an interpreter, what's different in 2020 compared to when we kicked things off and what some challenges, but also some opportunities for new #terps are.","date_published":"2020-09-30T11:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/4D4DE9/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d10c560c-4c06-4750-ab89-1f72ed58c81a/54f7b5a2-57e2-4fcc-8835-61e61a7d43d6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55279460,"duration_in_seconds":3948}]},{"id":"dc9aa560-a308-49c5-993a-ec4a96fa8d6e","title":"52: Don't be a Bully","url":"https://www.troubleterps.com/52","content_text":"Inspired by Jonathan's very own survey on bullying, both Alexes and Jonathan discuss the issue of bullying within in the interpreting space, with the help of our very own short survey on bullying filled out byaudience members, sharing very personal experiences. From sexism, to classism in interpreting, spreading lies and outright hostile behavior we talk about how to spot bullying, what to do about it and what we hope for the interpreting industry as a whole.Links:An open letter to the interpreting community","content_html":"Inspired by Jonathan's very own survey on bullying, both Alexes and Jonathan discuss the issue of bullying within in the interpreting space, with the help of our very own short survey on bullying filled out byaudience members, sharing very personal experiences. From sexism, to classism in interpreting, spreading lies and outright hostile behavior we talk about how to spot bullying, what to do about it and what we hope for the interpreting industry as a whole.
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","summary":"Inspired by Jonathan's very own survey on bullying, both Alexes and Jonathan discuss the issue of bullying within in the interpreting space, with the help of our very own short survey on bullying filled out byaudience members, sharing very personal experiences. From sexism, to classism in interpreting, spreading lies and outright hostile behavior we talk about how to spot bullying, what to do about it and what we hope for the interpreting industry as a whole.","date_published":"2020-09-07T11:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/4D4DE9/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d10c560c-4c06-4750-ab89-1f72ed58c81a/dc9aa560-a308-49c5-993a-ec4a96fa8d6e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51544000,"duration_in_seconds":3670}]},{"id":"2b7d0f19-badb-46a9-a30e-af96a045927e","title":"51: Getting Wordly with Lakshman Rathnam","url":"https://www.troubleterps.com/51","content_text":"In our 51st episode, which harkens back to our very first episode ever, \"Dictionaries on Legs\", the Troublesome Terps are meeting Lakshman Rathnam, CEO of wordly to talk to him about all things \"machine interpreting\". From speech-to-text and back again, to robots taking over the interpreting space (or not?), come and join us on this interesting discussion - and witness the man who wrote the book on Machine Interpreting go \"toe to toe\" with Silicon Valley.Special Guest: Lakshman Rathnam.Links:Troublesome Terps Episode 1 - Dictionaries on LegsInterpreters vs Machines Can Interpreters Survive in an AI-Dominated World?In-person, remote and machine interpreting: A challengeWhat Buyers need to know about speech translation devicesWhat Interpreters need to know about Machine InterpretingNo, Mr Robot, you can't have my job (but you can help me)","content_html":"In our 51st episode, which harkens back to our very first episode ever, "Dictionaries on Legs", the Troublesome Terps are meeting Lakshman Rathnam, CEO of wordly to talk to him about all things "machine interpreting". From speech-to-text and back again, to robots taking over the interpreting space (or not?), come and join us on this interesting discussion - and witness the man who wrote the book on Machine Interpreting go "toe to toe" with Silicon Valley.
Special Guest: Lakshman Rathnam.
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Sometimes some good ol' shop talk is in order, and who better to talk shop with than Julia Poger, business and negotiation maven and trainer for the Cambridge Conference Interpretation Course (CCIC) and the Know Your Worth Workshop. From pricing models, to negotiation tactics and other valuable strategy take aways. Join the conversation and let us know your best business tips!
Special Guest: Julia Poger.
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This is the recording of a live session that aired on 21 May 2020. Alex D invited voice and dialect coach Rebecca Gausnell to chat about voice, body and mind during an all-encompassing pandemic. Tune in!
Special Guest: Rebecca Gausnell.
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Are interpreters enthusiastic about linguistics? If not, they should be! With Alex G away on assignment, Sarah, Jonathan & Alex D are joined by linguist and podcaster extraordinaire Lauren Gawne. Lauren teaches linguistics in Australia and co-hosts the Lingthusiasm podcast with Gretchen McCulloch.
Special Guest: Lauren Gawne.
","summary":"Are interpreters enthusiastic about linguistics? If not, they should be! With Alex G away on assignment, Sarah, Jonathan & Alex D are joined by linguist and podcaster extraordinaire Lauren Gawne. Lauren teaches linguistics in Australia and co-hosts the Lingthusiasm podcast with Gretchen McCulloch. ","date_published":"2020-05-20T11:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/4D4DE9/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d10c560c-4c06-4750-ab89-1f72ed58c81a/413824a2-a725-496b-b1e2-6c9dbdedea05.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57262795,"duration_in_seconds":4090}]},{"id":"3393f7fc-1fd9-4b02-a666-15a7e62eece2","title":"47: ATA meets Troublesome Terps - Live online meetup","url":"https://www.troubleterps.com/47","content_text":"Special times call for special episodes. So, together with ATA board members and US-based interpreters extraordinaire Elena Langdon and Melinda Gonzalez-Hibner, the Troublesome Foursome embarked on a live online episode recording. Almost three dozen people joined the episode recording on Zoom and contributed their know-how and their experiences in a digital smorgasboard of #terplove, covering a host of topics ranging from the differences between the US and the EU market, to the controversial AB5 law in California and of course the devastating impact COVID-19 has had on the interpreting community. Special Guests: Elena Langdon and Melinda Gonzalez-Hibner.","content_html":"Special times call for special episodes. So, together with ATA board members and US-based interpreters extraordinaire Elena Langdon and Melinda Gonzalez-Hibner, the Troublesome Foursome embarked on a live online episode recording. Almost three dozen people joined the episode recording on Zoom and contributed their know-how and their experiences in a digital smorgasboard of #terplove, covering a host of topics ranging from the differences between the US and the EU market, to the controversial AB5 law in California and of course the devastating impact COVID-19 has had on the interpreting community.
Special Guests: Elena Langdon and Melinda Gonzalez-Hibner.
","summary":"Special times call for special episodes. So, together with ATA board members and US-based interpreters extraordinaire Elena Langdon and Melinda Gonzalez-Hibner, the Troublesome Foursome embarked on a live online episode recording. Almost three dozen people joined the episode recording on Zoom and contributed their know-how and their experiences in a digital smorgasboard of #terplove, covering a host of topics ranging from the differences between the US and the EU market, to the controversial AB5 law in California and of course the devastating impact COVID-19 has had on the interpreting community. ","date_published":"2020-04-17T13:30:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/4D4DE9/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d10c560c-4c06-4750-ab89-1f72ed58c81a/3393f7fc-1fd9-4b02-a666-15a7e62eece2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":86188186,"duration_in_seconds":6149}]},{"id":"77cdc8af-018a-4c88-a247-cd14a82028d8","title":"46: Caught in a Web of Sites with Madalena Zampaulo","url":"https://www.troubleterps.com/46","content_text":"Together with ATA president-elect Madalena Zampaulo, the Troublesome Terps embark on a perillous journey into the world wide web and the various types of online presence an interpreter or translator can have: From LinkedIn profiles, to Twitter, blogs and especially your own website(s), Madalena talks do's and don'ts, gives valuable tips and shares experiences with the Terps. Take a listen and let us know what you think and if you have any tips regarding websites and online presence! Special Guest: Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo.Links:Madalena's Course PortfolioSpeaking of Translation: Website and Online Presence Tips for FreelancersSquarespace (Website Builder Tool)9 Principles of Good Web DesignHow to Make Your Freelance Presence Really Stand Out Online32 Unique Ways to Build Your Online Presence as a FreelancerHow to Write a Good Blog PostHow to Write a Blog Post in 2020Sarah Hickey's WebsiteAlex Drechsel's WebsiteAlex Drechsel's and Josh Goldsmith's Online CoursesJonathan Downie's Website + BlogAlex Gansmeier's WebsiteAlex Gansmeier's Network Website","content_html":"Together with ATA president-elect Madalena Zampaulo, the Troublesome Terps embark on a perillous journey into the world wide web and the various types of online presence an interpreter or translator can have: From LinkedIn profiles, to Twitter, blogs and especially your own website(s), Madalena talks do's and don'ts, gives valuable tips and shares experiences with the Terps. Take a listen and let us know what you think and if you have any tips regarding websites and online presence!
Special Guest: Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo.
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This episode is focussing on terp tech, why interpreters should care and how they can get proficient in using it. Josh Goldsmith - UN and EU accredited tech enthusiast (and longtime collaborator to one Alexander Drechsel) - is joining us to discuss these exact questions and talk about fascinating insights, from SimConsec on an iPad, to a new technology-focused Master's degree for interpreters and translators.
Special Guest: Josh Goldsmith.
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In this episode, the TTs - including new host Sarah Hickey - are joined by special guest, BSL interpreter and professional interpreting supervisor Hannah Watson.
\nRelevant es ever, we discuss vicarious trauma for interpreters of all walks - whom it can affect (spoiler: everyone!), how you can see it coming and what to do about it, which is exactly where Hannah comes in and shares her experience as a professional supervisor and how supervision can help interpreters deal with bottled up emotions, stress at work or just "that annoying speaker". Truly helpful tips for everyone!
Special Guest: Hannah Watson.
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In our last episode of the year, we have a big unveil for our listeners. With that out of the way, we look back at the year, especially at our live event at the Geneva conference and the episodes we've recorded in 2019. We discuss imposter syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger effect, the ins and outs of consecutive interpreting, interpreter PR and many other topics.
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Two podcasts come together for this special episode (and our biggest #manel yet). Listen in as Renato Beninatto and Michael Stevens join the three troublemakers. Renato and Michael host Globally Speaking, a podcast about localisation and many other topics from the language industry. We discuss Remote Interpreting, Machine Interpreting, supply and demand in interpreting, and, lastly how to navigate the brave new world.
Special Guests: Michael Stevens and Renato Beninatto.
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Just in time for the big 100th anniversary since conference interpreters were first truly needed after the League of Nations had been founded in the wake of 1919's signing of the Treaty of Versailles, the University of Geneva hosted a big, international extravaganza commemorating and celebrating the past, present and future of conference interpreting.
\n\nThe Troublesome Terps were honored to be invited to host the closing town hall discussion of the conference on "The Future of Interpreting". Come with us and take a gander through some of the past and a lot of the possible future(s) of our profession and let us know what you think!
\n\nNote: This episode is in English and French. A big shoutout to Christopher Sainsbury who was kind enough to allow us to use his interpreting from German into English.
Special Guests: Barry S. Olsen and Sarah Hickey.
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","summary":"Just in time for the big 100th anniversary since conference interpreters were first truly needed after the League of Nations had been founded in the wake of 1919's signing of the Treaty of Versailles, the University of Geneva hosted a big, international extravaganza commemorating and celebrating the past, present and future of conference interpreting.\r\n\r\nThe Troublesome Terps were honored to be invited to host the closing town hall discussion of the conference on \"The Future of Interpreting\". Come with us and take a gander through some of the past and a lot of the possible future(s) of our profession and let us know what you think!\r\n\r\nNote: This episode is in English and French. A big shoutout to Christopher Sainsbury who was kind enough to allow us to use his interpreting from German into English.","date_published":"2019-10-23T11:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/4D4DE9/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d10c560c-4c06-4750-ab89-1f72ed58c81a/78cb618e-a3c4-41f9-9114-60b8ecc78e25.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35798217,"duration_in_seconds":2463}]},{"id":"a825345d-479b-4a4f-9d67-b304c22304b4","title":"40: Consecutives Anonymous with Andrew Belisle","url":"https://www.troubleterps.com/40","content_text":"With Jonathan travelling to far-away lands, the two Alexanders get their tablet nerd on and chat with Andrew Belisle. He tells us how he got into interpreting, and we dive really deep into the how's and why's of consecutive interpreting. Plus, we discuss tablet interpreting.Special Guest: Andrew Belisle.Links:Book: Consecutive Interpreting: A Short Course — a new textbook by Andrew GilliesBook: Tablet interpreting - Consecutive interpreting 2.0Online Courses: Tablets for WordsmithsTabTerp resources Cleopatra: an App for Automating Symbols for Consecutive Interpreting Note-TakingPaperless Preparation at International OrganisationsTablet Interpreting: Tips, tools and applications to make the most of your tablet while interpretingTablets for Interpreters: The Device You Didn’t Know You Wanted","content_html":"With Jonathan travelling to far-away lands, the two Alexanders get their tablet nerd on and chat with Andrew Belisle. He tells us how he got into interpreting, and we dive really deep into the how's and why's of consecutive interpreting. Plus, we discuss tablet interpreting.
Special Guest: Andrew Belisle.
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While Alex G is on assignment, Jonathan and Alex D sit down with renowned interpreter trainer and book author Andy Gillies to discuss his career in the profession, the ins and outs of how to train interpreters, and the books he has translated and written.
Special Guest: Andrew Gillies.
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Interpreting for the large political institutions of this world is quite separate from working on the freelance market. This is why in this episode, the Troublesome Terps take an extra close look at how working for the European Union really is. From the requirements, the scheduling, the different topics (and the lack of invoicing!), this is an episode stuffed to the brim with know how, insights and nuggets covering everything you ever wanted to know about being an interpreter at the EU.
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Everybody can English - or: a story of ELFs and BSE!
\n\nEnglish is generally recognized as the number one language around the world, both in the world of business as well as for general communication purposes. Naturally, this begs the question, what impact does it have on the interpreting space? What is the underlying research?
\n\nTwo thirds of the Troublesome Terps talk about this exact topic to Vienna based researcher and EU-accredited freelance conference interpreter Karin Reithofer-Winter - an interesting discussion worth keeping on! So let us know how English spoken by non-native speakers has impacted and/or influenced your interpreting career!
Special Guest: Karin Reithofer-Winter.
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While the Troublesome Terps have covered gender in interpreting before already (see here or here), it is a topic that will never not be relevant. For this reason, Sarah Hickey - conference interpreter and professional researcher at Nimdzi Insights - is joining us this episode to discuss the ‘feminisation’ of conference interpreting from female interpreters' perspectives.
\nAn interesting, well researched and entertaining look into the gender dynamics of the profession!
Special Guest: Sarah Hickey.
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Sometimes it feels like language professionals forget that they are just that - professionals with a business "attached" to them. While being a wordsmith or having "a way with words" is perfectly fine, the economic elements must not be forgotten.
\nEnter Florian Faes, co-founder and managing director of slator.com, the language industries biggest (and only?) business focused one-stop-news-shop. The Troublesome Terps grill him on the origins of the website, business trends is seeing across the globe and why we should care in the first place.
Special Guest: Florian Faes.
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In this "back to the roots" episode of the Troublesome Terps, Jonathan and the Alexes take a look in their crystal ball and have a discussion about what the future of the interpreting market could look like, that might be considered controversial. Ever thought about additional services interpreters could offer or where your responsibilities as interpreter start and stop? Then this is the episode for you! Let us know what you think down in the comments or on Twitter, we really want to hear from you!
","summary":"In this \"back to the roots\" episode of the Troublesome Terps, Jonathan and the Alexes take a look in their crystal ball and have a discussion about what the future of the interpreting market could look like, that might be considered controversial. \r\nEver thought about additional services interpreters could offer or where your responsibilities as interpreter start and stop? Then this is the episode for you! Let us know what you think down in the comments or on Twitter, we really want to hear from you! ","date_published":"2019-03-20T10:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/4D4DE9/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d10c560c-4c06-4750-ab89-1f72ed58c81a/caf2b3ab-17b6-4fe2-a1bf-ddedf56a7a83.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":49002873,"duration_in_seconds":3406}]},{"id":"be67f9c9-3137-4554-9370-79790629a62a","title":"33: Exchanging thoughts with Corinne McKay and Eve Bodeux","url":"https://www.troubleterps.com/33","content_text":"Interpreting and translation are two sides to the same coin - or so they say. Joining us on this exciting crossover episode, are the two hosts of the \"Speaking of Translation\" podcast Corinne McKay and Eve Lindemuth Bodeux to talk about just that! \n\nWhat are total interpreting and translation stereotypes and - gasp - might there be a grain of truth? How do translators stay focused on a 200 page document? How do interpreters deal with double bookings? What are the boons and banes of working from or into your second language? \n\nJoin us for this banter-filled episode with tons of insights into \"the other side\" (whichever one that may be for you!) and find out about these - and many more - controversial topics!Special Guests: Corinne McKay and Eve Lindemuth Bodeux.Links:American Translators AssociationArticle: Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire: How a die-hard translator became a passionate interpreter - NAJIT — Great story by Bethany Korp EdwardsBlog: Thoughts on TranslationPodcast: ATA Podcast with Corinne McKay Podcast: Speaking of Translation","content_html":"Interpreting and translation are two sides to the same coin - or so they say. Joining us on this exciting crossover episode, are the two hosts of the "Speaking of Translation" podcast Corinne McKay and Eve Lindemuth Bodeux to talk about just that!
\n\nWhat are total interpreting and translation stereotypes and - gasp - might there be a grain of truth? How do translators stay focused on a 200 page document? How do interpreters deal with double bookings? What are the boons and banes of working from or into your second language?
\n\nJoin us for this banter-filled episode with tons of insights into "the other side" (whichever one that may be for you!) and find out about these - and many more - controversial topics!
Special Guests: Corinne McKay and Eve Lindemuth Bodeux.
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2018 was truly another blockbuster year for the Troublesome Terps. Not only was our first - and certainly not last - live event in London a bona-fide hit (thanks to all the supporters and attendees!), as always we covered a wide range of different and super-interesting topics this year.
\n\nHumor in interpreting and our very best travel tips and tricks provided some levity, discussions on feelings/emotions in interpreting and why interpreting research matters, provided some serious food for thought. Our very first AMA (As Me Anything) was also a great experience thanks to the fantastic questions we received beforehand. Of course, we wouldn't want to forget the professional associations double-episode or our first ever cross-over event with The Vocal Fries.
\n\nSo, thanks again for an incredible year and here's to an equally amazing 2019! As always, if you have any suggestions, feedback or anything else you would like to let us know, leave it in the comments or send us a tweet, Facebook message or email.
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It finally happened. The three Troublesome Terps got together for their very first live event at The Roebuck pub in London!
\n\nWith almost 40 guests, we discussed two topics. First, we covered the topic of "Lies We Tell Clients". These "untruths" cover many different aspects, whether it's changing your quote for the umpteenth time or whether it's telling the client that "of course" you already have a team in waiting, although all your "usual suspects" are already booked. We talk about what to do and where to draw the line.
\n\nAfterwards, we started with our second topic for the day, the ever current "Don't be a Diva". As with most things in life, it does take a village. From the actual end client, to organizing interpreters, your booth partners, technicians and other event staffers - it's crucial to treat everyone like you would want to be treated. Sometimes that means taking a step back, sometimes it means having to wait a bit longer. However, we also discussed the fabled "anti-divas", so make sure to check it out!
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When in Rome - or London as it were - why only settle for one live event when you can have two?
\nOn November 17th, hours before the big podcasting event at The Roebuck, the two Alexes were invited by Danielle D'Hayer, course leader of the MA Conference Interpreting at London Metropolitan University, to join her and a group of students in their language lab for a lively Q&A session. The students contributed many questions ahead of time and even "on the fly" on the day and had an interesting discussion. Questions include (among others): most difficult speakers, how to prepare for an assignment, how to deal with stressful situations or how to best chose a new language you want to learn.
\nThanks again to Danielle D’Hayer and London Met alumnus Hugo Menendez who helped put this event together.
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","summary":"When in Rome - or London as it were - why only settle for one live event when you can have two? \r\nOn November 17th, hours before the big podcasting event at The Roebuck, the two Alexes were invited by Danielle D'Hayer, course leader of the MA Conference Interpreting at London Metropolitan University, to join her and a group of students in their language lab for a lively Q&A session.","date_published":"2018-12-10T11:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/4D4DE9/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d10c560c-4c06-4750-ab89-1f72ed58c81a/f43d48e3-8820-41a3-976b-cf02d7f7cf0c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":79553496,"duration_in_seconds":6492}]},{"id":"3840dfc5-683f-43ec-935e-341317d13855","title":"29: Aline Casanova in the Feedback Loop","url":"https://www.troubleterps.com/29","content_text":"Giving and receiving feedback is a crucial part of not only becoming an interpreter, but also continuously improving yourself, your business habits and your interpreting skills. \nAline Casanova and some brave fellow interpreters joined forces and introduced the world to InterpretimeBank, a platform by and for interpreters. InterpretimeBank is for honing your skills, as well as giving and receiving feedback from a feedback partner. Aline joins the Troublesome Terps to talk about why it is important to keep on trying to improve yourself, what makes good feedback good and how to both, give and receive it.Special Guest: Aline Casanova.Links:Website - InterpretimeBankAlexander's podcast with Elisabet Tiselius11 Steps Towards Deliberate Practice – Expert EnoughVeerle Duflou: Be(com)ing a conference interpreter - An ethnography of EU interpreters as a professional communityAlexander's blog post: Getting betterTony Rosado: Interpreter checker in a hearing or depositionFeedback tips from Barry S. OlsenAnja Jones: How to deal with translation feedbackJames Veitch: This is what happens when you reply to spam email — Mentioned in the episode by JonathanFeedback sound by chimerical on Freesound.orgArticle by Liz Essary: Going Beyond \"That Was Great\" — Practice with a partner or in groups involves giving feedback to others, and in turn accepting others’ feedback. It requires a lot of work from everyone involved. It’s not just a matter of half-listening and then telling your practice partner, “Yeah, that was great.”Article by Gladys Matthews about peer assessment: What is it all about in the end?","content_html":"Giving and receiving feedback is a crucial part of not only becoming an interpreter, but also continuously improving yourself, your business habits and your interpreting skills.
\nAline Casanova and some brave fellow interpreters joined forces and introduced the world to InterpretimeBank, a platform by and for interpreters. InterpretimeBank is for honing your skills, as well as giving and receiving feedback from a feedback partner. Aline joins the Troublesome Terps to talk about why it is important to keep on trying to improve yourself, what makes good feedback good and how to both, give and receive it.
Special Guest: Aline Casanova.
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Ask and you shall receive - and ask you did! For our very first Ask Us Anything episode, we received a ton of questions that kept you up at night.
\nFrom speedy speakers to ABC language combinations, listening to your gut feeling and creating interpreting standards in the Arabic interpreting world - you sent us a wide range of questions that we relished in answering!
\nThanks again to everyone who contributed to this episode and let us know what you thought of our answers and if you have any other questions for a potential "Ask Us Anything - Part 2" episode!
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Certainly research is important in every discipline or field of work, but surely you have also sometimes wondered: actually, why should I care? Surely, it's not like in depth analysis of the voice-to-ear-span or complex and highly complex communication models help you be a better interpreter "out in the field", right?
\nWell, luckily Jonathan and the two Alexes are here to help and discuss exactly why you SHOULD care and what research does do for you. Let us know what you think and let's continue the conversation!
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Have you ever laughed your head off in the booth or have you been gobsmacked by a joke that was thrown your way by a "fun" speaker? Interpreter and professional funnyman Matthew Perret joins the Troublesome Terps to shine a light on what silk purses, Mae West and German structure have to do with putting the fun in fundamentally difficult to interpret jokes. After all, not all jokes are a laughing matter!
Special Guest: Matthew Perret.
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Travelling is just as much part of an interpreter's life as speaking another language and dealing with a casual work-related caffeine addiction. Jonathan and the Alexes discuss the pros and cons of plane vs. train, hot chocolate vs. coffee, travel iron vs. water spray and a ton of other absolutely crucial travel aspects that will make your professional life (or just your upcoming summer holiday) so much easier!
\nSo buckle up, join us on this wild ride and let us know how YOU travel!
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The Troublesome Terps are all in their feelings with guest host Caroline Lehr. Caroline not only has a PhD in emotion psychology, but also a keen interest in the influence of emotions on interpreters and the interplay between them and our performance in the workplace. A heady and insightful episode!
Special Guest: Caroline Lehr.
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Why should conference interpreters care about joining an interpreting specific association? What can associations do for the interpreters, but also vice versa: How can conference interpreters contribute to a productive life in associations?
\n\nTo discuss this very timely and important topic, the Troublesome Terps are joined by Sarah King, Secretary of the German Region of AIIC, and Karin Walker, Chair of the German Association of Conference Interpreters (VKD).
\n\nTogether, we discuss why it is absolutely worth joining an association, why wer are stronger together and talk about some very interesting projects, that AIIC and VKD have been working on, some of them even representing a collaboration between two of the largest conference interpreting associations.
Special Guests: Karin Walker and Sarah King.
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Many interpreters and translators are members of one or more professional associations. But why? What do professional associations actually do for the interpreting community and why should interpreters care?
\n\nTo discuss these and many more interesting points, the Troublesome Terps are joined by Corrine McKay, President of the American Translators Association and Sarah Griffin-Mason, Chair of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting.
\n\nThey both provide fascinating insights into the projects professional bodies take on, the work that goes into it, why we should care and why it matters. Don't miss out on the this interesting topic and feel free to join the discussion!
Special Guests: Corinne McKay and Sarah Griffin-Mason.
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Hungry for more podcast? This month, the Terps are looking for trouble with the tasty Vocal Fries! Together with Vocal Fries hosts Carrie Gillon and Megan Figueroa, Jonathan and the Alexes discuss a wide variety of different topics from linguistic discrimination to gendered language to code switching and what's up with French in Canada or with Spanish in Arizona.
Special Guests: Carrie Gillon and Megan Figueroa.
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Jonathan and the two Alexes have invited interpreting and translation entrepreneur Judy Jenner, co-author of "The Entrepreneurial Linguist" alongside business development expert and CEO of Castle Strategies Ewan Menzies to talk shop. In this episode we really get down to business!
\n\nBoth Judy and Ewan share their insights into what makes clients tick, and discuss with the Troublesome Terps how to assert your service's worth and be the best entrepreneurial interpreter you can be.
Special Guests: Ewan Menzies and Judy Jenner.
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The three troublemakers sit down to look back at a rather troublesome year. We talk about the episodes we put out in 2017 and about trends and developments in the interpreting space. Plus: The very first edition of our Tops and Flops Awards!
\n(Photo by Ariel Besagar on Unsplash)
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Revisiting the subject of our very first episode, we will fulfil our brief to cover the topics that keep interpreters up at night. In this webinar, we tackle the controversial topic of Machine Interpreting. “Universal translation” apps, gizmos and gadgets from small startups and even heavyweights like Google have been mushrooming recently. Many people in our industry are wondering whether it is only a matter of time before interpreters made of flesh and blood will be replaced by machines. Jonathan and the two Alexanders confront the ghosts of interpreting past, present and future and give their two cents (or pence, plus VAT) on how technological progress will impact professional interpreters.
\n\nThe video recording of this episode is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjGU_lmXFKo.
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Special Guest: Justine Mason.
","summary":"Jonathan and the two Alexes have invited Justine Mason, formerly a mental health nurse and currently senior lecturer in health and social care at Wrexham Glyndwr University. She has completed a part-time MA in translation studies and written a dissertation about public service interpreters in health settings, particularly emotional difficulties and coping strategies. Justine and the Troublesome Terps discuss the mental health that interpreters can face in their profession.","date_published":"2017-11-20T19:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/4D4DE9/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d10c560c-4c06-4750-ab89-1f72ed58c81a/a036f329-fe85-4ba5-8968-de4af3b7079d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48723850,"duration_in_seconds":3386}]},{"id":"f4c3ee4d-9194-48f9-b400-c1654b202819","title":"16: The Social Media Muppet","url":"https://www.troubleterps.com/16","content_text":"The three troublemakers have invited interpreting student Hugo Menendez to discuss social media and how interpreters should or should not use it. Special Guest: Hugo Menendez.Links:Hugo's YouTube video — Conference Interpreting: confidentiality and the use of social media. #1ntHUSH is an online initiative for conference interpreters aimed at raising awareness of potential breaches in confidentiality when using social media and promoting adherence to the code of conduct.\r\nConcept & presentation by Hugo Menendez, Roman Lososovskij, Bayan Abughaida and Chieko Kehoe.","content_html":"The three troublemakers have invited interpreting student Hugo Menendez to discuss social media and how interpreters should or should not use it.
Special Guest: Hugo Menendez.
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The three troublemakers discuss the ins and outs of the different kinds of remote interpreting, sharing their own on-the-job experience along the way.
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Roberta is not only a Portuguese/English interpreter, but she also experiences the most outrageous things in the interpreting space! From peacocks in the booth, to talking to her younger self, falling in love with Frank Sinatra and what an eject button would do for her sanity. For your comfort and safety, we have split the episode in two parts that are published simultaneously for the curious ones among you!
\nAll the links to Roberta's articles can be found in part one of this episode: http://www.troubleterps.com/14
Special Guest: Roberta Barroca.
","summary":"[Part 2 of 2] Jonathan and the two Alexanders are joined by Brazilien interpreter Roberta Barroca to chat about her wonderful LinkedIn articles.","date_published":"2017-05-11T12:30:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/4D4DE9/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d10c560c-4c06-4750-ab89-1f72ed58c81a/2aa7183b-5e04-4b93-b8ea-1c2e91e43d04.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22840909,"duration_in_seconds":1537}]},{"id":"45e99aff-404d-4f06-9862-d776e50bb556","title":"13: Roberta Barroca delivers the golden package (1)","url":"https://www.troubleterps.com/13","content_text":"Roberta is not only a Portuguese/English interpreter, but she also experiences the most outrageous things in the interpreting space! From peacocks in the booth, to talking to her younger self, falling in love with Frank Sinatra and what an eject button would do for her sanity. For your comfort and safety, we have split the episode in two parts that are published simultaneously for the curious ones among you!Special Guest: Roberta Barroca.Links:Fedex - the golden package TV commercialRoberta on Twitter — English-Brazilian Portuguese interpreter. I LOVE what I do, I do what I LOVE. Interpreting isn't only my profession, it's a calling.Proud ATA and AIIC member.The D.I.V.A. Interpreters — What the newbie didn’t know was that some professionals with countless booth hours develop the Delusional Interpreter’s Vain Arrogance (DIVA) syndrome. I explained to him what the syndrome was all about and reassured him it wasn’t personal. Our conversation went kind of like this… OCID – The Overwhelmed Conference Interpreter Disorder (a satirical article NOT to be taken seriously) — Are you a conference interpreter? Do you have nightmares about being late to assignments due to traffic or the alarm not going off? Do you suffer from cold sweats and tachycardia in the booth? You might be suffering from the “Overwhelmed Conference Interpreter Disorder” (hereinafter OCID). However, don’t panic just yet because the Department of Interpreters’ Wellness has carried out a promising new research and issued new guidelines for the treatment of OCID.A Hologram, a Peacock or Sinatra – What Kind of Interpreter Are You? — Simultaneous interpreters should definitely get hazard pay for working in a confined space. After all, in the booth we are exposed to our boothmate’s cold and also to some very different personalities, up close and personal. Throughout almost ten years of interpreting professionally, I’ve had the chance to observe my colleagues’ funny and notsofunny traits. Below, you’ll find a list of some characters I’ve had the pleasure or misfortune of working with… My Boothmate: A Love Story (On good booth manners) — “Would you like to sit on the right or left side of the booth?” – he asked. That sounded like music to my ears and I immediately knew this was love at first sight. I said it didn’t really matter so we just randomly chose our seats and started talking before the conference started. After about 15 minutes of getting to know each other, we started preparing for the assignment. As we had both arrived about one hour in advance, we still had some good 45 minutes to prepare.My Boothmate: The Heartbreak. (On bad booth manners) — Traffic was particularly bad that Monday morning but because I always leave very early for assignments, I managed to arrive about 40 minutes prior to the opening remarks. My boothmate hadn’t arrived yet so I sent him a text message to let him know I was already in the booth settling in.Letter of forgiveness and gratitude to my old self as an interpreter — Dear old me,\r\nToday it’s been exactly 9 years and 7 months since I earned my certificate as an interpreter. As I look back at my career, I feel very pleased with all I have achieved and learned but also remember some low points for which now is time I forgive and thank myself for. Here it goes:The Golden Package — In the 1994 Super Bowl an insightful and inspirational commercial by FedEx (Federal Express at that time) was broadcasted. I had the opportunity to watch it recently in an assignment as an interpreter and immediately found parallels to my profession.","content_html":"Roberta is not only a Portuguese/English interpreter, but she also experiences the most outrageous things in the interpreting space! From peacocks in the booth, to talking to her younger self, falling in love with Frank Sinatra and what an eject button would do for her sanity. For your comfort and safety, we have split the episode in two parts that are published simultaneously for the curious ones among you!
Special Guest: Roberta Barroca.
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Our guest Franz Kubaczyk regularly interprets Donald Trump for German news channels. The two Alexanders have invited him on to discuss the challenges of media interpreting in general and of rendering a difficult speaker into another language.
Special Guest: Franz Kubaczyk.
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Camille and the three gentlemen continue their discussion of gender issues in interpreting with a deep dive into Camille's research on the topic.
Special Guest: Camille Collard.
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Special Guest: Camille Collard.
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Jonathan and the two Alexanders come together for a final 2016 episode and look back at their first troublesome year in podcasting. Listen in as we revisit and rethink the topics we've covered this year and get a sneek peak at what's coming in 2017! Also featured: mulled wine, IKEA furniture and the Pound-Euro exchange rate.
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\nMusic: Oooh, oooh, by Podington Bear (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Party/OoohOooh)
Special Guest: Ewandro Magalhaes.
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The three troublemakers dive into the pitfalls of booth manners and interpreter etiquette, sharing a few stories along the way. Listen in!
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\n\nSpecial Guest: Barry S. Olsen.
","summary":"Jonathan and the two Alexanders are joined by tech-savvy interpreter Barry Olsen to take a deep dive into remote interpreting. What is it, what is it not? How will it change our work? Listen in to learn more about the pros and cons and - most importantly - about how we as interpreters can shape the developments that are happening now.\r\n\r\n[Transcript](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gjXxfOP05sg9LmSxzNi4MfDCr6kdalW5-WoRQLYJEA4/edit?usp=sharing)","date_published":"2016-05-06T14:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/4D4DE9/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d10c560c-4c06-4750-ab89-1f72ed58c81a/bbde24b4-d523-40bb-b418-44b6ac367650.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47947534,"duration_in_seconds":3370}]},{"id":"http://api.spreaker.com/episode/8079525","title":"4: Bad Translation Is Like Bad Coffee","url":"https://www.troubleterps.com/4","content_text":"We have our first guest on the show, and it's Valeria Aliperta from Rainy London! Val and Jonathan talk about last week's TL Conference in Warsaw and the presentations they gave there. Also:\n\n\nA quick preview on the upcoming BP conference in Prague\nHow to communicate well with clients to help them get the results they want\nThe added value of multilingualism\nVal's contribution to Jonathan's book\n(Re)Branding interpreters and the interpreting profession\n\n\nTranscript to read and add toSpecial Guest: Valeria Aliperta.","content_html":"We have our first guest on the show, and it's Valeria Aliperta from Rainy London! Val and Jonathan talk about last week's TL Conference in Warsaw and the presentations they gave there. Also:
\n\nSpecial Guest: Valeria Aliperta.
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\n\nSpecial Guest: Valeria Aliperta.
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In the second instalment of our podcast, we talk about stress and burnout among interpreters.
\n\nIntro/outro music: "Quit Bitching" by Broke For Free (http://brokeforfree.com/)
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Welcome to the first and inaugural episode of Troublesome Terps, a roundtable podcast of interpreters who take issue with anything and everything and who are not afraid to go figuratively and boldly where no interpreter has gone before. I am joined by Jonathan Downie and Alexander Gansmeier. Our topic in this episode: machine interpreting.
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