Best Kevin McCloskey Podcasts (2025)

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On Call: Life as a Healthcare Interpreter 20:13

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What does it take to be a skilled medical interpreter, and what do providers often misunderstand about the role? In this episode of On Call, Linguava CEO David Brackett sits down with Spanish interpreter Ryan Popma for a real-world look into the everyday challenges and insights of healthcare interpreting. Ryan shares: What he wishes providers under…

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Ep. 024: Translating the Future: A Look into the Impact of AI on Translation | Guest: Roman Zelenka 14:52

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Invisible Profession Podcast! In this episode, we have a very special guest, Roman Zelenka, who is a coach, mentor, and founder of Wingman LLC. He shares his wealth of knowledge and experience in the Translation, Localization, and Interpretation industry and what medical providers can be thinking about in the ne…

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Ep. 023: Translation and Localization Services: Why Expertise Matters | Guest: Cecilia Maldonado 26:11

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David Brackett sits down with Ceci Maldonado, a Translation and Localization expert to discuss a variety of topics, trends, and challenges in this industry. They answer questions like, Can cheap translation services work effectively? Can I have a staff member translate our company documents? The upward trend of having more control over the quality …

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Ep. 022: Oregon's HB 2359 - Expanding on what this means for providers and interpreters. | Guest: Bill Rivers 21:41

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In this episode of The Invisible Profession podcast, we are discussing Oregon's House Bill 2359 with Bill Rivers, an expert who has worked on language policy for over 2 decades. HB 2359 states that medical providers must first request healthcare interpreters from the OHA healthcare registry for on-site appointments before requesting someone not reg…

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Ep. 021: Patient's Culture... Why the patient knows it best | Guest: Victor Sosa 21:41

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Did you know that in Mexico alone, there are 11 language families? Within those language families there are 68 indigenous languages and within those languages 364 different language variants. The difference between variants can be so great, that people speaking a different variant cannot understand each other even though they are speaking the same …

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Ep. 020: Our Communities Are Strong | Guest: Izzy Ventura Meda 8:11

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"The pandemic has either unveiled or highlighted a lot of the racial disparities that exist within our health system and language access is one of them... Let's not just fill in a gap, let's go back to the source. Let's look at when things were being built and created and that's where language access needs to be in the forefront of the conversation…

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The Heart of Linguava | Guest: Lynda Walz 2:10

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For the latest installment in the Heart of Linguava series, we wanted to get to the heart of what working in language access means for Linguava’s team members. Check out the interview below between Project Manager, Spanish Interpreter, and Training Guru Extraordinaire, Daniel Halberg, and National Account Executive, Lynda Walz.…

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Inspire Me! 38:57

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Grace, Rachel and their Dad talk about what inspires them. It may surprise you! Then they have some arguments about who does the challenge and who doesn't! Finally favorite things comes up and @othertwoshow, @abbottelemabc, @yellowstonetv, @thursdaydating, and @thedropouthulu.By Rachel, Grace and Kevin McCloskey

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Ep. 019: The obligation and the option to help | Guest: Elizabeth Sanchez 16:34

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In this episode of "The Invisible Profession" we explore how a language access toolkit can impact a patient's experience through proactive preparation. Elizabeth Sanchez, the language access coordinator for Deschutes County Health Services, shares the language resources that her organization offers to its community members. We discuss how their "la…

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Ep. 018: Challenging the status quo | Guest: Corey Axelrod 19:39

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In an interview with Corey Axelrod, we continued our celebration of Deaf History Month with a conversation surrounding the range of experiences for the Deaf Community in healthcare settings. “How do we optimize the patient experience and make them at the center and put their focus or their needs, at the forefront. There are a lot of disparities tha…

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Ep. 017: Disabilities don't discriminate | Guest: Kevin McCloskey 10:05

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Did you know that 70% of disabilities are invisible or not readily noticeable? Join us as we continue recognizing National Disability Ability Awareness Month in an interview with Kevin McCloskey. As the Senior Director of Partnership Development at Disability Solutions, Kevin works directly with employers on developing programs to actively attract,…

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Money, Money, Money, Money, Money!!! 45:51

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On this week's episode, Kevin talks to Grace and Rachel about MONEY! But to bring a new perspective on this topic, we have a special guest - Tony "Brown Dad" Alvarado! Tony lends his perspective on finances, trying to encourage the girls to be wise with their wages. Favorite things including @paranormalcaughtontape, @ajrbrothers, @poloandpan and ea…

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The Heart of Linguava | Guest: Sarah Olson 4:11

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There is no shortage of 💚 when Daniel Halberg sits down with Account Manager, Sarah Olson in the latest episode of The Heart of Linguava. Sarah’s passion for language access is undeniable! We love seeing her realize her passions by making an impact on her community and the world at large. Remember to leave us a comment below and share your feedback…

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Birth order - does it really matter?? 33:45

3+ y ago33:45

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In this episode, the fam explores the idea of birth order and see if it has any real or perceived impact on our lives. Being the firstborn and the middle child, the girls have a lot of thoughts about this. They start with a game that you can play at home, and then see how birth order applies or does not apply. And then they'll follow up with the sp…

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New Year, New Me (or us!) 33:27

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Kevin, Grace and Rachel are back with a brand new episode for 2022! And for this New Year's episode they look back at the resolutions they made for 2021 and see how they did - without shame!!! They check in on a recent challenge, get a spicy new one and share their obsession with "Making Magic Mike".…

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It Might Be Risky... 42:05

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In this episode of Time to Call Dad, Kevin and the girls play a game of "Would You Rather?" This opens up a conversation of risk taking and making big life decisions. Plus, the gang talks about their new favorites and Kevin suggests a new volunteering challenge.By Rachel, Grace and Kevin McCloskey

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Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Back! 33:43

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Well hello there, stranger! It's been a minute. Kevin, Rachel and Grace are back from their summer break, and it's time for Season 4 of Time to Call Dad! Everyone is a little bit older, wiser, and ready to play catch up. What has the gang been up to? What are they currently into? What's in store for this ALL NEW season? Have a listen and find out! …

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It's Summertime and The Season Finale 41:19

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It's the finale of Time to Call Dad season 2. To top it off, Kevin, Rachel and Grace talk about their summer so far, get some game time in, and give each other unsolicited advice. For old time sake they share their favorites of the week, and give each other one last challenge for the season.By Rachel, Grace and Kevin McCloskey

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The Hangover 44:28

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In this episode of Time to Call Dad, Rachel and Grace talk about their dating lives and the top three qualities they look for in a partner. Meanwhile, Kevin is hungover from having too much fun the night before. They also all share their favorites for the week, a new challenge, and more!By Rachel, Grace and Kevin McCloskey

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Ep. 016: How to make medical interpreting your career | Guest: Mary Soots 32:00

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Mary Soots, Oregon Health Care Interpreters Association Director of Education Programs, takes a deep dive into what it takes to make medical interpreting a lasting and rewarding career. Mary Soots is an Anthropologist, a social researcher and policy analyst, and an Oregon Certified Health Care Interpreter (Spanish). She is an Adjunct Professor of A…

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The Girls Are Back in Town! 47:20

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Kevin, Rachel and Grace all catch up and share their vacation stories. Also, how did they do with the friendship challenge? You'll find out! Plus the favorites of the week, a whole new wardrobe challenge, and more!By Rachel, Grace and Kevin McCloskey

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Silas Is In The House 18:17

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The girls are on vacation, so we're pulling out one from the archives. The un-aired episode with Kevin and Silas.By Rachel, Grace and Kevin McCloskey

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Ep. 015: Language, Trauma and Social Justice. NCIHC 14th Annual Member Meeting 2021 | Invited Guest: Rosanna Balistreri 14:39

4+ y ago14:39

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NCIHC President Rosanna Balistreri shares why this year’s event is going to be their best one ever and why you should partner with NCIHC. The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care is a multidisciplinary organization whose mission is to promote and enhance language access in health care in the United States. The NCIHC has been a national l…

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Make New Friends, but Keep the Old 42:08

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On this week’s episode, Kevin and the girls play a round of “Who on the Show?” The gang then has a deep conversation about friendship and challenges each other to catch up with an old buddy from the past. Plus, the favorites of the week: Kevin found a new food podcast (it will make you hungry), Rachel loves Ted Lasso (who doesn't?), Grace talks abo…

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Put Down Your Phone and Call Dad 42:25

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It's all in the family on this episode of Time to Call Dad! Kevin, Rachel, and Grace welcome special guest Silas McCloskey to the podcast. Silas quizzes his dad and sisters with some tough gamer trivia, they discuss phone addiction, and share their favorites of the week. Grace is all about the "honky-tonk badonkadonk" country music, Rachel gets int…

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Ep. 014: How to never panic as a simultaneous interpreter | Invited Guest: Mike Lemay 26:59

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French simultaneous interpreter Mike Lemay takes on his journey of how he became one of the most requested interpreters in our industry. His secret... never panic in the booth. Learn exactly how he stays calm even in the most challenging situations.

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My Funny Valentine(s) 37:20

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It's Valentine's Day, and Kevin, Rachel, and Grace share the love on an all-new episode of Time to Call Dad. The trio also pays tribute to Black History Month, discusses their favorite things of the week, and more!

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It's a Material World 40:24

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You're stranded on a desert island- what three things would you want to have with you? Kevin, Rachel, and Grace discuss. Also, Grace gets real about materialism, everyone discusses their favorite things of the week, Netflix's "The Trial of Chicago 7", and more!

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Ep. 013: Raising the Standard of Excellence in Interpretation | Invited Guest: Eliana Lobo 33:48

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Expert trainer and Certified Interpreter Eliana Lobo discusses how to raise the bar for interpretation during the global pandemic. Eliana is a CoreCHI™ Certified Healthcare Interpreter and a Washington state authorized Medical Interpreter. She’s also a certified Trainer of Trainers of medical interpreters. Eliana holds two M.A.s from Brown Universi…

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And... We're Back! 36:45

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Time to Call Dad is back! After a hiatus, TTCD returns with a special addition - Grace McCloskey! Kevin, Rachel, and Grace catch up and talk about new year resolutions, faves of the week, play "Two Truths and a Lie" 2020 edition, and more!By Rachel and Kevin McCloskey

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Ep. 012: How to prepare for an interpretation assignment | Invited Guest: Darinka Mangino 14:27

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What do you do to prepare before any interpretation appointment? Check out what conference interpreter and interpreter trainer Darinka Mangino does and how any interpreter can apply the SPEAKING method. Darinka Mangino is a conference and court interpreter for Spanish, English, and French. Darinka has over 24 years of professional experience as a h…

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Ep. 011: Culture Counts | Invited Guest: Lillian Tsai 41:58

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Learn from DEI trainer and expert Lillian Tsai about how embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in your company or organization will help revolutionize your culture and your community. An award-winning and seasoned cross-cultural competency trainer, facilitator, coach, and consultant, Lillian A. Tsai has demonstrated a unique ability to motivat…

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Ep. 010: My Interpreter Story | Invited Guest: Melissa Yitani 39:02

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Imagine your first interpreter experience being for the president of Venezuela. That is exactly how Melissa’s interpreter career began many years ago. Since then has gained invaluable opportunities interpreting for the United Nations Office and over 40 international organizations in Geneva, Switzerland. Listen to this episode to hear her story and …

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Ep. 009: The Art of Simultaneous Interpretation | Invited Guest: Darinka Mangino 28:48

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In this episode Darinka will unpack the secret to becoming a great simultaneous interpreter and how to be prepared for literally any interpretation assignment no matter how difficult the topic. Darinka Mangino is a conference and court interpreter for Spanish, English, and French. Darinka has over 24 years of professional experience as a high-profi…

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Ep. 008: How To Get Translation Right | Invited guest: Veronika Gonzalez 33:55

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On this podcast, we share insightful questions and information about the translation industry and what companies should be thinking about when translating or doing localization. Our guest Veronika is a translation industry veteran, with 14 years of experience working in project management, account management, and more recently in the past 4 years i…

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Ep.007: The Hidden Team Member... The Medical Interpreter | Invited Guest: Jennifer Alvarez 54:57

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An insider’s perspective of the medical interpreter’s role from one of the nation’s largest hospitals, Providence Health and Services. For more info about Linguava's language services, go to our website www.linguava.com

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Ep. 006: It Starts With Connection | Invited guest: Fidel Ferrer 52:14

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Fidel Ferrer, Executive Director at Project Ledo, talks about his story, experience with racism in the US and beyond, and what medical providers should know when seeing people of color. Connect with Fidel Ferrer: www.projectledo.org For more info about Linguava's language services, go to our website www.linguava.com…

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Ep. 005: Everything You Must Know about Mayan and Indigenous Languages 51:17

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Join president/ founder of Linguava David Brackett as he interviews, Carmelina Cadena, a Maya Akateko woman from Guatemala. Her story will inspire you. When she was 7 years old, Carmelina and her parents arrived in the States fleeing the war in Guatemala. They became migrant seasonal workers, picking fruits and vegetables in the fields. Later, Carm…

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Ep. 004: A Question About Ethics | Invited Guest: Svetlana Ruth 16:24

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As a medical interpreter, when do you step out as an advocate? What is the role of a medical interpreter? How do we follow the interpreter code of ethics? These are all essential questions for a medical provider and interpreter to know. As a medical interpreter, you find yourself in a plethora of scenarios and have to make split-second decisions on…

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Ep. 003: How health equity is being negatively impacted during COVID-19 25:19

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Health equity is being negatively impacted during the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, we interview Chief Medical Officer from Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare Dr. Jeffery Eisen on what to look out for, and how to achieve health equity in the new normal. For more info about Linguava's language services, go to our website www.linguava.com…

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Ep. 002: Going Remote 30:54

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Join our host David Brackett and our invited guest Daniel Halberg while they discuss everything you need to know about going remote as an interpreter during COVID-19 and beyond. For more info about Linguava's language services, go to our website www.linguava.com

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Ep. 001: Power, Privilege, and Access. 54:13

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Join our host David Brackett president at Linguava on our first podcast where we discuss how effective interpretation impacts power, privilege, and access to communication alongside our special guest Toc Soneoulay-Gillespie (Social Services Manager, Population Health Partnerships at CareOregon) You can reach Toc Soneolay-Gillespie via email soneoul…