This page features a curated list of the best translation podcasts, providing valuable insights, tips, and inspiration for non-literary translators in 2024.
Translation Podcasts for Translators
Podcasts aimed at non-literary translators, discussing a range of translation-related topics.
- The Language Worker
This podcast features language professionals sharing their expertise and delving into their passion for languages.
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February 2023
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- Average episode length:
45 minutes
- Publication frequency:
Weekly
- English for Engineers
Provides distinctive insights, expanding your perspective into the diverse world of global engineering culture.
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- Active since:
November 2021
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- Average episode length:
25 minutes
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Monthly
- Source 2 Target
A podcast tailored to those starting out in translation or thinking about becoming translators.
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- Active since:
July 2022
- Hosts:
- David Stockings
- Hannah Lawrence
- Nicholas Nicou
- Average episode length:
35 minutes
- Publication frequency:
Weekly
- Meet the Translator
Each episode showcases a different translator, sharing a variety of topics related to translation.
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- Active since:
November 2020
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- Average episode length:
45 minutes
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Monthly
- Translation Confidential
This show brings together industry experts to provide an insider's perspective on how language translation can enhance your business.
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- Active since:
November 2017
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- Average episode length:
30 minutes
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Monthly
- Troublesome Terps
Engage in discussions spanning the interpreting space and the broader realm of languages in this roundtable-style show.
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- Active since:
February 2016
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- Sarah Hickey
- Alexander Gansmeier
- Alexander Drechse
- Jonathan Downie
- Average episode length:
55 minutes
- Publication frequency:
Monthly
- Brand the Interpreter
A platform dedicated to sharing stories from interpreters and translators worldwide, offering insights into their challenges, lessons, and recommendations.
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February 2020
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- Average episode length:
55 minutes
- Publication frequency:
Biweekly
- Smart Habits for Translators
A podcast by and for translators, offering insights into habits that can enhance both your business and lifestyle.
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- Active since:
October 2019
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- Veronika Demichelis
- Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo
- Average episode length:
45 minutes
- Publication frequency:
Monthly
- The Worldly Marketer Podcast
Gain valuable insider perspectives on navigating the digital, social, and multilingual landscape to grow a global brand.
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May 2016
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- Average episode length:
50 minutes
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Monthly
- Globally Speaking Radio
A podcast exploring the intersections of language, society, and business, covering a range of topics related to multilingualism and multiculturalism.
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May 2016
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45 minutes
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Monthly
- The ProZ Translation Podcast
This show includes conversations with industry leaders, aiming to guide freelance translators and interpreters.
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February 2020
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30 minutes
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Biweekly
- The Translation Company Talk Show
A podcast directed at translation company owners and their team.
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June 2020
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45 minutes
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Monthly
- TART Bites
Concise episodes provide insights into the translation process between Arabic and English.
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July 2020
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- Average episode length:
4 minutes
- Publication frequency:
Biweekly
- The International Buzz Podcast
Stay informed on international business, localization, and global marketing with L10N Radio.
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November 2017
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- Average episode length:
45 minutes
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Monthly
Featured Podcast Episode
Is ChatGPT really going to take your job? Emily and Alex unpack two hype-tastic papers that make implausible claims about the number of workforce tasks LLMs might make cheaper, faster or easier. And why bad methodology may still trick companies into trying to replace human workers with mathy-math.
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Translation News Podcasts
From discussions of the latest technologies to interviews with industry leaders, these podcasts offer a wide range of topics to help you stay informed about the world of translation.
- Radio Lingvistika
A series of educational conversations on multilingualism and linguistics by the European Directorate-General for Translation (DGT).
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April 2020
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30 minutes
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Monthly
- SlatorPod
Tune in weekly for a language industry show with the most important news and trends in translation, localization, and language technology.
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December 2019
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40 minutes
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Weekly
- The ATA Podcast
Take a glimpse behind the scenes of the programs, events, and plans of the American Translators Association.
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2018
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30 minutes
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Biweekly
The hosts of the following podcasts are either Dutch or Flemish speakers and present in Dutch.
- De vertaalpodcast
Translation-related topics for Dutch-speaking translators.
Tips en informatie voor ondernemende vertalers.
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March 2019 - July 2020
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30 minutes
- Tot in de puntjes …
Dutch-language show about the history of Dutch punctuation.
Nederlandstalig programma over de geschiedenis van leestekens.
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January 2022 - February 2022
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6 minutes
Video Podcasts About Language Translation
Curated selection of video podcasts, or vodcasts, with the added option of audio availability for specific shows.
- Localization Station
Educational courses, training sessions, and knowledge exchange tailored for the localization and tech sectors.
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October 2023
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30 minutes
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Monthly
- MultiLingual TV / Localization Today
MultiLingual covers subjects at the intersection of language and business.
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- Active since:
2020
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10 minutes
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Weekly
- The Localization Podcast
Tailored for those valuing practicality over political correctness, this podcast aims to revive the enjoyment of localization.
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July 2019
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60 minutes
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Monthly
- Freelance Translation Tips
This channel will provide freelance translators with tips, advice, know-how, and general information.
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March 2016
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10 minutes
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Weekly
Discontinued Translation Podcasts
Small collection of discontinued podcasts that remain captivating and worthwhile to listen to.
- Speaking of Translation
Listen to this ProZ Community Choice Award-winning podcast and learn about the language industry.
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- Years active:
August 2020 - October 2021
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- Eve Lindemuth Bodeux
- Corinne McKay
- Average episode length:
60 minutes
- Marketing tips for Translators
This series offers expert interviews, tips, and strategies to help you become a more successful, productive, and skilled linguist.
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January 2014 - September 2021
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25 minutes
- Translators On Air
The first live talk show for translators and interpreters.
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2016 - 2018
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50 minutes
- The 100 Percent Translations Podcast
High-quality interviews showcasing influential personalities in the translation field.
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- Years active:
June 2014 - January 2016
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- Average episode length:
30 minutes
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Author bio
Erwin van Wouw (1973) is a native Dutch technician turned translator based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. With over 16 years of experience as a professional Dutch translator and proofreader, he assists businesses in transforming their texts into impeccably written and smoothly flowing Dutch documents.