Best American Translators Association Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 36: Bryna O'Sullivan on Genealogical Translation 23:40

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Professional genealogist and French-to-English genealogical translator Bryna O’Sullivan describes her unusual specialization.By French Language Division, American Translators Association

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E113: The Ins and Outs of ATA Certification 37:56

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Are you interested in taking the ATA certification exam? Want to know what to expect and how it works? In this episode, ATA Podcast host Adam Sachs interviews Elias Shakkour, co-deputy chair of ATA’s Certification Committee, to understand the ins and outs of ATA certification. Elias shares insights into the certification program and also explains h…

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Episode 36 - Eugenia Tietz-Sokolskaya and John Riedl 28:50

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Host Halla Goins chats with Russian-to-English ATA exam graders Eugenia Tietz-Sokolskaya and John Riedl about the session they presented last year at ATA65 in Portland, entitled “I can’t place the accent: Identifying the characteristic traits of machine translation”. You can read a review of John and Eugenia's session here: https://www.ata-division…

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ATA SPD PODCAST: The Evolving Linguist Conference – An Interview with its Keynote Speakers 24:22

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SHOW NOTES New Episode! In Episode 28 of the ATA SPD Podcast, Gabriela Escarrá interviews The Evolving Linguist Conference keynote speakers Daniel Šebesta and Nathalie Greff‑Santamaria, offering fresh perspectives on how language professionals can thrive in an evolving landscape. 00:00 – 14:57 Nathalie Greff‑Santamaria challenges the narrative of d…

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E112: Executive Order 14224 Explained with Dr. Bill Rivers 36:37

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On March 1, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14224 designating English as the official language of the United States and revoking EO 13166, an executive order from 2000 aimed at improving language access. On this episode of the ATA Podcast, co-host Adam Sachs questions Dr. Bill Rivers on the order, its effects on language access, and ho…

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E111: The 2025 ATA Halftime Show 42:47

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Join ATA Podcast co-host Adam Sachs as he interviews ATA President Geoff Koby and ATA President-Elect Andy Benzo about ATA's standout accomplishments this year and what we can expect in the months to come! From reviewing ATA's recent advocacy efforts to how the upcoming ATA Annual Conference is shaping up, you'll get an all-around view of ATA's ful…

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E110: ATA's New Guides to Buying Translation and Interpreting Services 22:10

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In this episode of the ATA Podcast, Adam Sachs connects with Eve Bodeux and Jamie Hartz to explore ATA's newly published Guide to Buying Translation Services and Guide to Buying Interpreting Services. Whether you are seeking professional language services or are a practicing translator, interpreter, or agency, these guides are invaluable reference …

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E109: Organizing a Local ATA Event 25:33

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Did you know the joy of gathering with other language professionals isn't reserved exclusively for ATA's Annual Conference? Getting involved locally can be a wholesome and inexpensive way to connect with your community, expand your network, and form new partnerships. On this episode of the ATA Podcast, German Language Division administrator Karen L…

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Ep. 35: La Société française des traducteurs 20:07

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Nathalie Joffre walks us through the benefits of being a member of France's Société française des traducteurs.Link: https://www.sft.frBy French Language Division, American Translators Association

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ATA SPD Podcast – An interview with Adolfo M. García, Ph.D. 41:35

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Summary: In this first episode of Season 7, Laura A. Rodriguez O’Dwyer, member of the SPD podcast and secretary of the New York Circle of Translators, interviews Dr. Adolfo Garcia, a neuroscientist, musician, translator, and language teacher whose PhD dissertation focused on a Neurolinguistic Model on Translation Equivalence and whose postdoctoral …

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E108: Rediscover ATA's Member Benefits 19:44

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In this first ATA Podcast episode of 2025, Andie Ho revisits Membership Committee chair Tony Guerra to talk about all the ongoing, new, and unknown benefits of ATA membership! For new members and veteran ones, Tony does a deep dive into ATA's benefits that keep you abreast in the industry, progressing in your profession, and connected with your ATA…

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Episode 35 - Philip Boehm 28:03

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Host Halla Goins chats with playwright, director, and literary translator Philip Boehm about how his various literary identities shape each other, capturing the original voice of a work in translation, and some of his most memorable Polish-to-English translation projects.By Slavic Languages Division of the American Translators Association

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Ep. 34: Eve Bodeux & the Global Reads Book Club 16:03

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We talk to Eve Bodeux about her Global Reads book club for translated literature. To join, visit bodeuxinternational.com/book-club.By French Language Division, American Translators Association

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Ep. 33: Kate Deimling on Literary Translation 27:32

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In this episode, we chat with FLD member Kate Deimling about how she became a successful literary translator.By French Language Division, American Translators Association

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E107: 2024 Year in Review 56:16

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There were a lot of big changes to the Association this year, making it a year of transition in more ways than one! Listen in for Matt Baird's final episode as the ATA Podcast host where he interviews ATA President Geoff Koby to look back on all that happened in 2024 and to set our eyes on exciting things planned for 2025. This year, Geoff found hi…

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E106: Inside Specialization - Interpreting with Technology 52:27

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On this episode of the ATA Podcast's Inside Specialization series, Daniel Sebesta and Bridget Hylak of ATA's Language Technology Division interview Dieter Runge, co-founder of Boostlingo. Listen in as Dieter, Bridget, and Daniel discuss the role of professional organizations in the interpreting profession. Dieter mentions that technology upskilling…

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El Pódcast de la ATA SPD: Entrevista a Cecilia Lipovsek, ponente distinguida de la SPD 48:30

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En el episodio número 26 del podcast de la División de Español (SPD) de la ATA, Tony Rosado, aclamado intérprete y nuestro presentador invitado, conversa con Cecilia Lipovsek, intérprete diplomática y oradora distinguida de la SPD en ATA65. Cecilia comparte su trayectoria profesional y ofrece una perspectiva única sobre la interpretación diplomátic…

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E105: ATA 2024 Elections - Meet the Candidates 42:32

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ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 65th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, October 30–November 2, 2024, to elect the following: President-Elect (one unexpired position to be filled for a remaining term of one year). Director (three regular positions, each for a three-year term). Director (one unexpired position …

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E104: Inside Specialization – Corporate and Internal Communications 30:15

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In the language professions, there is the contradiction to be both regional experts and citizens of the world in needing to share a message with multiple divergent entities. These identities are crucial for multinational companies whose communications can be very time-sensitive and have major implications on everything they do. For this reason, it'…

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Episode 34 - Daniel Sebesta & Bridget Hylak 44:15

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Host Halla Goins chats with Daniel Sebesta and Bridget Hylak about probably the hottest and most contentious topic in T&I right now – AI. Whether you think you love it or hate it, you can’t escape it, so let’s talk about it! Are you a translator or interpreter who works with a Slavic language and uses AI-powered tools in your professional practice?…

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E103: Inside Specialization – Dental Translation 32:24

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When it comes to healthcare, not everyone considers the uniqueness of dentistry in terms of the training and expertise it requires from dentists and hygienists. This distinction manifests itself through the language used in the field, which requires careful research and attention to translate effectively. As well, dentistry tends to be on the foref…

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Episode 33 - Viktoryia Baum 44:48

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Host Halla Goins chats with Russian linguist Viktoryia Baum about transitioning from starting a Bachelor’s in teaching ESL to finishing a Master’s of Conference Interpreting, adventures interpreting in the aerospace sector, and helping implement New York’s language access law.By Slavic Languages Division of the American Translators Association

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E102: ATA's Honors and Awards Program 19:41

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ATA presents annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft. ATA recognizes our colleagues who, through their daily work, volunteer activities, and careers exemplify the qualities that define excellence in our field or who have made a significant impact o…

American Translators Association Podcasts

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French Language Division, American Translators Association

French Language Division, American Translators Association

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The ATA Podcast

American Translators Association

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Slovo, Podcast of the ATA Slavic Languages Division

Slavic Languages Division of the American Translators Association

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ATA SPD's Podcast

ATA SPD PODCAST

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Ep. 36: Bryna O'Sullivan on Genealogical Translation 23:40

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E113: The Ins and Outs of ATA Certification 37:56

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Episode 36 - Eugenia Tietz-Sokolskaya and John Riedl 28:50

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ATA SPD PODCAST: The Evolving Linguist Conference – An Interview with its Keynote Speakers 24:22

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E112: Executive Order 14224 Explained with Dr. Bill Rivers 36:37

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E111: The 2025 ATA Halftime Show 42:47

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E110: ATA's New Guides to Buying Translation and Interpreting Services 22:10

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E109: Organizing a Local ATA Event 25:33

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Ep. 35: La Société française des traducteurs 20:07

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ATA SPD Podcast – An interview with Adolfo M. García, Ph.D. 41:35

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E108: Rediscover ATA's Member Benefits 19:44

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Episode 35 - Philip Boehm 28:03

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Ep. 34: Eve Bodeux & the Global Reads Book Club 16:03

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Ep. 33: Kate Deimling on Literary Translation 27:32

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E107: 2024 Year in Review 56:16

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E106: Inside Specialization - Interpreting with Technology 52:27

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El Pódcast de la ATA SPD: Entrevista a Cecilia Lipovsek, ponente distinguida de la SPD 48:30

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E105: ATA 2024 Elections - Meet the Candidates 42:32

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E104: Inside Specialization – Corporate and Internal Communications 30:15

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Episode 34 - Daniel Sebesta & Bridget Hylak 44:15

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E103: Inside Specialization – Dental Translation 32:24

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Episode 33 - Viktoryia Baum 44:48

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E102: ATA's Honors and Awards Program 19:41