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The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 35: How to work with an Interpreter
In this episode, Lauryn and Jonathan give out their best tips for working effectively with interpreters in church.If you or your church would like more free resources, check outChurchInterpreting.comYou can also buy Jonathan's book at:https://missionbooks.org/products/multilingual-church Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-25
21 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 34: Hope
In this episode, Lauryn and Jonathan talk about how church interpreting gives hope and how church interpreters can have hope themselves.For more free resources, check out ChurchInterpreting.com.To buy Jonathan's newest book, Multilingual Church, click here: https://missionbooks.org/products/multilingual-church Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-05
16 min
Found in Interpretation Podcast
Ep. 34 - Interpreting vs AI: Jonathan Downie on Ethics, Emotion & the Future of Our Profession
What makes a great interpreter irreplaceable? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jonathan Downie, conference and church interpreter, author, and YouTuber, to explore the human side of interpretation that AI still can’t replicate.We discuss:Why humour builds stronger interpreter–client relationshipsThe limits of AI and machine interpreting in real-world settingsHow localization and deep understanding are at the heart of true interpretingEmotional resilience, client education, and how interpreters carry “weight”Why interpreting is not just about words — it’s about meaning and connection. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Bio02:00 AI and Interpreting: A Prophetic Perspective05:54 The Future of Interpret...
2025-06-20
1h 26
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 33: The Art of Blanking
This month, Lauryn and Jonathan both answer that tricky question: what do interpreters do when they don't know a word?For more free resources, check out ChurchInterpreting.com.To buy Jonathan's newest book, Multilingual Church, click here: https://missionbooks.org/products/multilingual-church Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-29
15 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 32: Ready for the Ordinary Extraordinary?
In the first episode of season 4, Lauryn talks about interpreting when you didn't expect to interpret and Jonathan chat about the importance of working at our best, even when we get used to interpreting a lot.Looking for more help? You can buy Jonathan's book, Multilingual Church, right here: https://missionbooks.org/products/multilingual-churchYou can also get free guides and advice from ChurchInterpreting.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-29
14 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 31: Fighting Discouragement
This month, Lauryn and Jonathan talk about when to push through and when to take a break. Lauryn talks about doing things even when you don't feel like it and Jonathan answers the question "what do you do when you just aren't up to interpreting?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-28
14 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 30: Preparation Special!
In this special episode, Jonathan and Lauryn take on the tricky subject of preparation. What should interpreters do with sermon notes? How should you get yourself ready to interpret in church? What should our expectations be of our own training? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-26
16 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 29: Is your church inviting?
In this short episode of The Church Interpreting Podcast, Jonathan gets to the core of what we mean when we ask how we can better integrate speakers of different languages into the church while Lauryn talks about the importance of intonation. Lauryn ends the show with a quick tip on interpreting prayer times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-29
16 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 28: Curiosity, Welcome, and Helping EVERYONE Flourish
This month, Jonathan interviews Peter Bates, who has dedicated his life to helping people of all backgrounds find community and welcome. He talks about his career working in the care sector, training care staff to think differently about how to help people with long-term mental health issues. We then explored how this informed his survey of how churches in his city are using machine translation and why interpreting in church has to go beyond just making sure people understand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-19
58 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 27: AI, Machine Interpreting and Church
This month, Lauryn and Jonathan interview Chris Lim, founder of spf.io, an all-in-one language platform for churches. We ask about their guidelines for using machine interpreting in church, what that might mean for the future of human interpreters, how human interpreters can benefit from spf.io and what it takes for churches to use languages well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-28
59 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 26: Why do we interpret?
This month, Lauryn and Jonathan answer the really simple question: why do we interpret? On the way, we think through why church interpreting and any interpreting matters, how it is part of God's plan and why it is important to keep thinking through our reasons for doing what we do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-01
13 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 25: Nurturing Interpreters, Nurturing Interpreting
In this month's episode, Lauryn explains how to identify and nurture possible interpreters and Jonathan gives us the truth about what to do if the interpreting in your church is boring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-30
15 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 24: Preparation and Practice
This month, Lauryn walks through how to prepare to interpret in church while Jonathan explains how to practice between assignments.For more information on multilingual church, go to ChurchInterpreting.com.For interpreting and consulting, go to IntegrityLanguages.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-31
18 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 23: Small church, lots of languages
In this episode, Lauryn and Jonathan tackle that tricky question: What can small churches do if they have people with lots of different first languages?For more free resources, go to churchinterpreting.comIf you are looking for personal help with languages in your church, contact Jonathan here: https://integritylanguages.co.uk/contact/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-28
14 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 22: Shouldn't people just speak English?
This season, we're answering questions about multilingual church and church interpreting. In this episode, we start with "When should churches start expecting people to just use English?"Also, right in the middle of the episode, Jonathan lets you know about a new service to help churches who are looking to become multilingual or who want to improve what they are already offering. For more information, email Jonathan here: https://integritylanguages.co.uk/contact/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-30
11 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 21: Successful Church Interpreting Takes Effort
This month, Lauryn explores the importance of the interpreter's stage presence and Jonathan asks hard questions about effort.As always, for more free resources for your church, go to ChurchInterpreting.com.You can also buy "Multilingual Church: Strategies for making disciples in all languages" from your local Christian bookshop or from here: https://missionbooks.org/products/multilingual-church Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-22
15 min
The Two Cities
Episode #220 - Multilingual Church with Dr. Jonathan Downie
In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Jonathan Downie (PhD, Heriot-Watt University), who is a Consultant Interpreter and Researcher in Multilingual Churches, and the author of Multilingual Church: Strategies for Making Disciples in All Languages (w/ William Carey Publishing). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Downie articulates the importance of multilingualism as something that churches should incorporate and embrace rather than conveniently ignore. We talk best practices, how language is more than verbal communication, how multilingualism would impact different denominations differently, and how multilingualism relates to the church’s approach to topics like immigration and the global refugee cris...
2024-04-10
58 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 20: Multilingual Church and the Importance of Discomfort
This month, Lauryn digs into Jonathan's brand new book and we discuss the differences between a church having people who speak different languages and it actually being multilingual. We also ask what it feels like to be a visitor at your church.You can buy Jonathan's new book here: https://missionbooks.org/products/multilingual-church Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-11
23 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 19: Interview with Betty Lewis part 2
This month, we finish our interview with Betty Lewis, we talk practical tips and keeping focused on the in in hand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-01
12 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 18: Christmas Special
On this Christmas special, Lauryn and Jonathan talk about how to interpret Christmas services effectively.As ever, for more information and advice, check out ChurchInterpreting.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-19
12 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 17: Interview with Betty Lewis, part 1
This month, Lauryn interviews conference and church interpreter, Betty Lewis, about how she got into church and professional interpreting, the skills that carry over, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-30
15 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 16: Church Interpreting Starter Kit
This month, Lauryn and Jonathan answer questions about the basic skills church interpreters might need and touch on Bible translations, crying in front of patients, and demolition. This is the last in a series of episodes from our recent conversation on church interpreting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-26
19 min
Believe in People
#31 - Matt Downie MBE: Crisis, Ending Homelessness, Rough Sleeping, Sex Work, Hostels, Affordable Housing, Rogue Landlords & The 1824 Vagrancy Act
Matt engages in a profound conversation with Matt Downie MBE, Chief Executive of Crisis, the national charity for homeless people. Together, they delve into Matt's role as a dedicated advocate for change, exploring how his diverse experiences across prominent organisations have deepened his understanding of the multifaceted issues surrounding homelessness and social injustices. The discussion delves into critical topics such as homelessness, rough sleeping, and the intersectionality of issues like sex work, shedding light on the urgent need for more affordable housing and comprehensive support systems.Matt also gives his candid thoughts into the persistent c...
2023-10-24
51 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 15: Sharing the Spotlight
Some preachers might be scared to work with interpreters since it could feel like interpreters will steal the attention. We discuss some good responses to this and laugh about how we are still interpreters even after the service is finished. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-20
19 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 14: Learning from Church Interpreting and Commercial Interpreting
In this episode, Lauryn and Jonathan discuss how skills from church interpreting apply to commercial interpreting and vice-versa, Lauryn discusses the importance of prayer, and Jonathan talks about how experience changes your decision-making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-17
17 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 13: Grief, Racism, and Church Interpreting
[Trigger warning: Grief, mental health, racism] On this episode, Lauryn talks about interpreting through grief, Jonathan discusses reasons why interpreting might not work in a church, and we have a quick tip with questions for you to answer about interpreting.As always, for further information or to request personalised support with church interpreting, visit: churchinterpreting.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-07
18 min
Brand the Interpreter
Thriving as an Interpreter Amid AI Advancements with Dr. Jonathan Downie
Have you ever felt like you were on the wrong path in your interpreting career? Dr. Jonathan Downie joins us once again to share his inspiring journey of rediscovering his passion for church interpreting and overcoming mental health challenges along the way. You won't want to miss the valuable insights he shares about reevaluating your career choices and finding a healthy work-life balance.As we delve deeper into our conversation, we discuss the impact of AI on the interpreting profession and debunk the common belief that 'interpreters will be replaced by interpreters who know how to use...
2023-06-23
46 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 12: Church Interpreting is a Team Sport
On today's episode, Lauryn explains what we can do when the preacher doesn't make any sense, Jonathan explains why the strategy behind church interpreting matters more than the technology used to deliver it and the quick tip covers the importance to team work.To contact Jonathan, see his website: https://www.integritylanguages.co.uk/As ever, for more free resources, visit: https://churchinterpreting.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-25
23 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 11: Should Church Interpreting be Professionalised?
In this episode, Lauryn and Jonathan continue their conversation on church interpreting, this time asking that tricky question: should church interpreting be professionalised? On the way, we look at what every church interpreter needs to know, whether you need to be a Christian to interpret in church and how to deal with preachers who tell jokes!Some of the sources Jonathan talks about include:Arguing that church interpreting should be professionalised:Distortion of Meaning in Consecutive Interpreting: Case of Sermons in Selected Multicultural Churches in Maseru by Makhetsi Makha and Lehlohonolo Ph...
2023-04-19
22 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 10: Profanity!
What should Christian interpreters do when they have to hear profanity? Is it even possible to have multilingual worship? In this episode, Lauryn and Jonathan answer the question on profanity while our interview guest, worship leader and counsellor Jamie Martinez answers important questions on multilingual worship.For further information on church interpreting, please visit https://churchinterpreting.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-30
13 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 9: Finding Your Voice
This is the first episode in a series of three, where Lauryn and I talk about big topics in church interpreting. In this episode, we talk about losing and finding your voice as a church interpreter. For more information on church interpreting, go to https://churchinterpreting.com/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-28
14 min
DAS HOBBY (ENGLISH VERSION)
Guest: Jonathan Downie ( mjj_collectors ) "Michael Jackson Collector"
Winner of the HECTOR BARJOT Award for BEST Michael Jackson Collection Our guest this week is Jonathan Downie, a life long Michael Jackson fan with one of the most impressive collections of Michael Jackson memorabilia. He just won the Hector Barjot Award for the best MJ collection. We talk about his first memories of the King Of Pop, the fan community, Michael´s love for his fans and how Jonathan got this amazing collection. MJJ_Collectors on Instagram www.michaeljacksonmarket.com Classic Vinyl Shop Jonathan`s Song for our Spotify Playlist: Michael Jackson - Man i...
2023-02-16
36 min
Interpreter's Workshop with Tim Curry
IW 36: Interview Dr J Downie Part 4: Don't Use Interpreting?!
Send me a Text Message here.Don't talk about interpreting?! And who is Bob?!Dr Jonathan Downie and I finish our conversation. He leaves us with some ideas to think about as we continue our journey in interpreting.How do we view interpreting, what is it?Train interpreters for real life.Learn the skill of reading the room.Thanks to Jonathan for his time and discussion. It is good to learn from spoken language interpreter colleagues.Click the links below to be a...
2023-01-30
17 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 8: Effective church interpreting and the power of language
This month, Lauryn gives us important lessons from the Tower of Babel, Jonathan talks about the attitudes churches need to ensure interpreting is effective, we hear from a regular listener to church interpreting and end with a quick tip on making interpreting usefully visible.For more free information and guides on church interpreting, visit churchinterpreting.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-24
21 min
Interpreter's Workshop with Tim Curry
IW 35: Interview Dr J Downie Part 3: Flexible Excellence OR Just OK.
Send me a Text Message here.What?! I'm not the important one?!!I continue the conversation with Dr Jonathan Downie from Scotland as he gives us more thoughts about the field of spoken and signed language interpreting.We laugh... at our own jokes.We try to be profound when our words won't come out.We give our opinions of what interpreters should think about.We even look at possible interpreting trends for the future.Click the links below to be a part of the...
2023-01-23
26 min
Interpreter's Workshop with Tim Curry
IW 34: Interview Dr J Downie Part 2: Reality Check on Assumptions
Send me a Text Message here.What?! The theory doesn't match reality?!!I continue the conversation with Dr Jonathan Downie from Scotland as he gives us his incite into the field of spoken language interpreting.Looking through his world view we see that models, theories and standards don't always match the reality of our work.Click the links below to be a part of the discussion:Give me feedback!Caffeinate the passion! (Buy Me a Coffee)Be one of...
2023-01-16
32 min
Interpreter's Workshop with Tim Curry
IW 33: Interview Dr J Downie Part 1: Accent on Interpreting
Send me a Text Message here.My guest Dr Jonathan Downie from Scotland tells his journey in the profession of interpreting. He is an author and podcast host.Being a researcher and a practicing interpreter gives him a unique perspective on our work.Spoken language interpreting vs Signed language interpretingInterpreting is interpreting. We use different modes of language, but essentially the process is the same. What are the differences? Similarities? Today Jonathan begins the discussion on these topics and more giving us all more t...
2023-01-09
29 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 7: Receiving from God and Getting the Right Interpreting for Your Church
In this episode, Lauryn talks about the importance of the interpreter receiving from God themselves, Jonathan talks about delivering interpreting in the right way for your church, we have two mini interviews, and we end with a quick tip on feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-02
21 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 6: What is church interpreting, anyway?
In this special mini-sode, we asked experienced church interpreters to answer the most frequently asked questions about church interpreting. They range from what church interpreting is and why churches offer it to who benefits and what it takes to offer it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-29
09 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 5: Accuracy and the Power of Church Interpreting
This month, Lauryn and Jonathan give their takes on what it means for church interpreting to be accurate. We have a mini-interview with Pastor Angelica Bravo of TRIA Tucson, and we end with a quick tip to improve the quality of church interpreting in one easy step.Do check out the brand new website: ChurchInterpreting.com and find out more about TRIA Tucson on their Facebook page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-29
23 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 4: Multilingual Church, the Holy Spirit, and the Importance of Fellowship
This week, with the help of Harvey Kwiyani (@HarveyKwiyani) and Jost Zetzsche (@jeromobot), we discuss how to make church multilingual, the role of the Holy Spirit in interpreting and the importance of fellowship. You can find Harvey's book here: https://amzn.to/3cNwP2g and the Translation Insights and Perspectives tool here: https://tips.translation.bible/If you have any comments or questions on today's show, please send them to churchinterpreting@integritylanguages.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-29
23 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
3. Bonus: EST Congress Special!
In this special bonus episode, Lauryn gives us her impressions and three exciting interviews from the EST Congress, at which Jonathan co-chaired a panel on church interpreting research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-08
19 min
On Side
Raising the athlete voice: ft. Bronwen Downie, Jonathan Goerlach and Blake Gaudry
In this episode of On Side, join Tim Gavel as he chats to three of our Athlete Advisory Group (AAG) members - former Olympic rower Bronwen Downie, Paralympic triathlete Jonathan Goerlach and Blake Gaudry, a dual Olympic trampolinist.
2022-07-08
32 min
On Side
Raising the athlete voice: ft. Bronwen Downie, Jonathan Goerlach and Blake Gaudry
To understand the integrity threats within sports, Sport Integrity Australia works in close partnership with everyone who holds a piece to the puzzle – including athletes. In this episode of On Side, join Tim Gavel as he chats to three of our Athlete Advisory Group (AAG) members - former Olympic rower Bronwen Downie, Paralympic triathlete Jonathan Goerlach and Blake Gaudry, a dual Olympic trampolinist. AAG chair Bronwen Downie says she wants to be part of the solution that allows young people to stay in sport. “There has to be conversations and we have to be a...
2022-07-08
32 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 2: The Kingdom and Difficult Speakers
On this episode, Lauryn takes us through how to deal with difficult speakers; Jonathan interviews theologian of multicultural church, Harvey Kwiyani; and we have an insightful four-minute interview with Pooja Godfrey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-20
17 min
Das Hobby
Guest: Jonathan Downie ( mjj_collectors ) / Episode 40
Winner of the HECTOR BARJOT Award for BEST Michael Jackson Collection Our guest this week is Jonathan Downie, a life long Michael Jackson fan with one of the most impressive collections of Michael Jackson memorabilia. He just won the Hector Barjot Award for the best MJ collection. We talk about his first memories of the King Of Pop, the fan community, Michael´s love for his fans and how Jonathan got this amazing collection. MJJ_Collectors on Instagram www.michaeljacksonmarket.com Classic Vinyl Shop Jonathan`s Song for our Spotify Playlist: Michael Jackson - Man i...
2022-05-04
36 min
Troublesome Terps
69: The Final One
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. In 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! Thank you for having been part of our journey and all your support and we...
2022-04-12
39 min
The Church Interpreting Podcast
Episode 1: The Beginning of the Church Interpreting Podcast
In this episode:Lauryn explains why she created her course for church interpreters and what is in it;Jonathan looks at the earliest ancestor of all church & synagogue interpreting and why it matters;And we have a four minute interview with Pastor Mike Lemay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-21
15 min
Troublesome Terps
66: Book Club with Elisabet Tiselius & Michaela Albl-Mikasa
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. Read, improve and comment on our transcript.Special Guests: Elisabet Tiselius and Michaela Albl-Mikasa.Links:The Routledge Handbook of Conference Interpreting — This volume is unique in its approach to the field of conference interpreting as it covers not only research and teaching practice bu...
2021-10-21
1h 07
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2021-08-24
1h 04
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2021-08-24
1h 04
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2021-08-24
1h 04
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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/487699 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Coke Machine Glow Author: Gordon Downie Narrator: Kaya Usher, Bruce Mcculloch, Ron Maclean, Paul Langlois, Dave 'billy Ray' Koster, Johnny Fay, Willo Downie, Lou Downie, Clemens Downie, Clare Downie, Robbie Baker, Dan Ayckroyd, Sarah Harmer, Various Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 4 minutes Release date: August 24, 2021 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Gordon Downie, lead singer and lyricist for the popular Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, released his first solo record, Coke Machine Glow in Spring 2001. Alongside the album, his first book of poetry and prose under the same...
2021-08-24
10 min
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Coke Machine Glow by Gordon Downie
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2021-08-24
1h 04
Visualising War and Peace
Achilles on Stage with Ewan Downie
In this episode, Alice and Nicolas interview Ewan Downie, an actor, writer, director and co-founder of the Company of Wolves, a laboratory theatre company whose mission is to make compelling drama ‘that speaks directly to the times in which we live’. Ewan recently staged a one-man show that explored the story of Achilles, an ancient Greek warrior made famous by Homer's epic poem The Iliad, which tells the story of the Trojan War - a topic we touched on in last week's podcast with NMT Automatics.In this episode we talk about why the character of Achilles has a...
2021-08-04
42 min
Brand the Interpreter
Interpreting is Interpreting with Dr. Jonathan Downie
Is interpreting only one profession that happens to take place in a variety of settings? Join us today as I delve into this topic, along with many others, with Dr. Jonathan Downie, a consultant conference, business and church interpreter, interpreting between French and English as well as an interpreting researcher, author and speaker. His latest book, "Interpreters vs Machines: Can Interpreters Survive in an AI-Dominated World?" was published by Routledge in 2019. He also co-hosts the popular Troublesome Terps podcast with Alexander Drechsel, Alexander Gansmeier and Sarah Hickey, in addition to running the Inside Interpreting YouTube channel.
2021-07-09
1h 10
Troublesome Terps
59: How do Interpreters Think?
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.
2021-03-19
58 min
Troublesome Terps
57: The ELF on the Shelf
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 In...
2021-01-20
49 min
The ProZ.com Translation and Interpreting Podcast
Topical Issues for Interpreters featuring Dr Jonathan Downie
Paul chats with Jonathan about some relevant interpreter issues including rates and conditions, remote interpreting, machine interpreting and how to get more interpreting clients. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proz/message
2020-11-17
40 min
Troublesome Terps
52: Don't be a Bully
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
2020-09-07
1h 01
Ideas on Stage Podcast
09. Jonathan Downie on Interpreting on Stage - The Ideas on Stage Podcast
In this episode we spoke with Dr. Jonathan Downie. Jonathan is a consultant conference interpreter, working between French and English, as well as an author and interpreting researcher. This interview is relevant both to international speakers and to international conference organisers. Key Takeaways for speakers- Why interpreting matters- Why your audience need to hear you in their language- How speakers can increase their impact by working together with an interpreter- How not to deliver a talk- Why public speaking is about making memories, not transferring information Key Takeaways for conference orga...
2020-08-19
49 min
Troublesome Terps
51: Getting Wordly with Lakshman Rathnam
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...
2020-07-22
1h 13
Troublesome Terps
50: Know Your Worth with Julia Poger
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.Links:Cambridge Conference Interpretation Course (CCIC)Julia Poger Blog Entries - The Business of InterpretingKnow Your Worth WorkshopParis Interpreters Practice Sessions - PIPSInterpreters in Brussels Practice Group
2020-06-24
1h 38
Troublesome Terps
48: Getting Lingthusiastic With Lauren Gawne
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.
2020-05-20
1h 08
Troublesome Terps
47: ATA meets Troublesome Terps - Live online meetup
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.
2020-04-17
1h 42
Troublesome Terps
46: Caught in a Web of Sites with Madalena Zampaulo
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 P...
2020-03-19
1h 18
Troublesome Terps
44: Vicarious Trauma & Supervision w/ Hannah Watson
In this episode, the TTs - including new host Sarah Hickey - are joined by special guest, BSL interpreter and professional interpreting supervisor Hannah Watson. Relevant 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...
2020-01-22
1h 19
Troublesome Terps
43: A Troublesome 2019 In Review
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.Links:Photos and video from the Geneva conferenceThe best moments from our live event at the Geneva conferencePreorder Jonathan’s new book! — Written in an innovative, accessible style with humorous touches and real-life case...
2019-12-13
1h 39
Troublesome Terps
42: Globally Speaking Is In Trouble
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.Links:Globally Speaking podcast — Globally Speaking is a program for and from localization professionals. And how we help global companies achieve their goals in in...
2019-11-07
1h 17
Promote The Hell Out Of It!
Dr. Jonathan Downie: What Skills does an Interpreter need & should Donald Trump's Interpreter have been invisible?
Not sure if you've heard, but apparently Donald Trump's Italian interpreter was pulling funny faces at everything he said. In all honesty, I wouldn't be surprised. However according to Dr. Jonathan Downie; my guest for episode 26, those are just the kind of faces you can expect an interpreter to pull when they're concentrating. Dr. Jonathan Downie is a consultant interpreter, French to English and English to French conference and business interpreter, researcher, and speaker on interpreting; as well as founder of Integrity Languages. On the podcast we chat about the skills needed to be an interpreter, the...
2019-10-31
1h 13
Troublesome Terps
41: Live in Geneva: 100 Years of Conference Interpreting
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. The 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...
2019-10-23
41 min
Troublesome Terps
39: Interpreter Training with Andy Gillies
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.Links:Andy's books for RoutledgeInterpreter Training ResourcesInterpreter Training Resources Facebook Pageinterpreting.infoAIIC Webzine content authored by AndyUsing Language Teaching Methods to Train Interpreters — Published as: Using Language Teaching Methods to Train Interpreters in Proceedings of the Bath Symposium, Edited by Valerie Pellatt and Elena Minelli Th...
2019-08-22
1h 25
Troublesome Terps
38: Interpreting for the EU
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. Links:Conference (London, June 8th): Interpreting for the EU and for the International Criminal...
2019-07-18
1h 33
Troublesome Terps
37: English as Lingua Franca w/ Karin Reithofer
Everybody can English - or: a story of ELFs and BSE! English 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? Two 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...
2019-06-20
1h 13
Troublesome Terps
36: Interpreting - This is a Woman's World
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. An interesting, well researched and entertaining look into the gender dynamics of the profession!Special Guest: Sarah Hickey.Links:Twitter conversation: Why is interpreting a (mostly) female profession? AIIC Article - Why so few men? : Gender imbalance in c...
2019-05-22
1h 12
Troublesome Terps
35: Talking Business with Florian Faes of Slator.com
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. Enter 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.Links:Article: Inside...
2019-04-17
1h 12
Troublesome Terps
34: The Crystal Ball of Interpreting
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!
2019-03-20
56 min
Troublesome Terps
33: Exchanging thoughts with Corinne McKay and Eve Bodeux
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! What 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? Join us for this...
2019-02-20
1h 19
Troublesome Terps
32: Our year 2018 in review
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. Humor 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...
2019-01-24
1h 21
Troublesome Terps
31: The 2018 Live Event
It finally happened. The three Troublesome Terps got together for their very first live event at The Roebuck pub in London! With 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. Afterwards, we started with our second...
2018-12-20
1h 08
Troublesome Terps
29: Aline Casanova in the Feedback Loop
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. Aline 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....
2018-11-27
56 min
Troublesome Terps
28: Ask Us Anything 2018
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. From 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! Thanks 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...
2018-10-31
1h 38
Troublesome Terps
27: Why Bother with Interpreting Research?
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? Well, 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! Links:2 Page Reference Collection for the Troublesome Terps...
2018-09-20
1h 02
Troublesome Terps
26: Standing up for fun with Matthew Perret
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.Links:Article: Ewandro Magalhaes - Mind your language, you @#x!$%* !Blog: Matthew Perret - Beyond the Conference Centre...
2018-08-22
1h 07
Troublesome Terps
25: We Iron out Your Travel
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! So buckle up, join us on this wild ride and let us know how YOU travel!Links:App: TripItApp: ToDoIstApp: Google TripsArticle: 4 Ways Going on Vacation Increases...
2018-07-18
1h 14
Troublesome Terps
24: Get in Touch with Your Feelings (or Emotions)
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.Links:Article: Emotional Barriers to Effective CommunicationPaper: Emotional and Psychological Effects on Interpreters in Public ServicesPaper: The role of emotions in establishing meaning: implications for interpreting YouTube: EU Interpreters - Can interpreters get emotion across?
2018-06-28
1h 13
Troublesome Terps
23: Professional Associations For Interpreters: AIIC & VKD
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? To 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). Together, 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...
2018-06-12
1h 12
Troublesome Terps
22: Real Professions Have Professional Associations! (ATA & ITI)
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? To 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. They 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...
2018-05-23
1h 24
Troublesome Terps
21: Looking for Trouble with the Vocal Fries
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.Links:The Vocal Fries Podcast — The podcast about linguistic discrimination.How hard is it to fake an accent?
2018-04-18
1h 36
Troublesome Terps
20: We Mean Business With Judy Jenner & Ewan Menzies
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! Both 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.Links:The Entrepreneurial Linguist by Judy JennerSet up a free strategy...
2018-03-15
1h 10
Troublesome Terps
19: 2017, A Troublesome Year In Review
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! (Photo by Ariel Besagar on Unsplash)Links:Slator: What’s up with All Those Translation Earpieces?7 Things a Chief Interpreter Wishes You Knew - Ewandro MagalhaesEwan Menzies: What is the point in a 30+ page business plan that gets shelved by the end of January?Forbes: Ili Wearable Translator ReviewThe Tech'Savvy Interpreter: A First Lo...
2018-01-25
1h 12
Troublesome Terps
18: UTIC Live Webinar - Machine Interpreting Revisited
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 penc...
2018-01-20
1h 06
Troublesome Terps
17: Mental Health For Interpreters
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.Special Guest: Justine Mason.
2017-11-20
56 min
Troublesome Terps
9: A Christmas Extravaganza
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.
2016-12-15
32 min