From the race for sovereign AI and China’s rapid model releases to smarter RFPs, better AI budget metrics, tech stack audits, and generative engine optimization, this episode of The Signal Room Podcast is packed with practical insights for navigating a rapidly changing AI landscape. Join Vincent Swan, Wada'a Fahel, Jonas Ryberg, and Karina Welch as they share practical tips on AI, localization, and global experience.
What is it really like to pursue a PhD?After a short break (I was focusing on my PhD), in this episode of The Translation Podcast, Keith and I have an honest conversation about the realities of doctoral research—far beyond the polished success stories often portrayed online.We discuss the uncertainty that many PhD students experience, the importance of good supervision, balancing research with work and personal life, publishing, conferences, time management, and mental health. We also share our own experiences, challenges, and practical advice for anyone considering—or currently pursuing—a doctorate.In this episode, we discuss:🎓 Common myths about PhD life📚 Why it's normal to feel lost during your research⏳ How long a PhD really takes👩🏫 The importance of supportive supervisors⚖️ Balancing research, work, and life📝 Publishing and presenting at conferences🧠 Managing stress, motivation, and burnout📅 Practical tips for planning your research journeyAbout us:I'm Daniela Bunoaica, a PhD researcher in Applied Linguistics and Translation Studies, founder of DGB Romanian Translation Services, and host of The Translation Podcast.Keith Wagner is a translator, researcher, and PhD candidate with a passion for translation, languages, and academic research. Together, we explore what it's really like to navigate the doctoral journey.💬 We'd love to hear from you!Are you currently doing a PhD, or thinking about starting one? What has been your biggest challenge?Leave a comment below—we'd love to continue the conversation.👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like the video, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more conversations about translation, interpreting, AI, languages, and academia.#PhD #DoctoralResearch #PhDLife #Academia #Research #TranslationStudies #AppliedLinguistics #GraduateSchool #AcademicResearch #TheTranslationPodcast #Translation #Researchers #HigherEducation #GenerativeAI
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For many organizations, accessibility has traditionally been viewed as a compliance requirement—a box to check to meet regulations. But as digital experiences become more multilingual and AI-driven, accessibility is evolving into a strategic component of global inclusion. In this episode Viviana Bernabé, who leads interpreting and accessibility at WeLocalize, discusses the challenges of the industry's over-reliance on automated widgets and overlays, explaining why tools that only catch code-based errors fail to duplicate the experience of users relying on assistive tech. We explore why proper accessibility requires profound cultural nuance—from how regions treat disabilities to their preferences for captions versus dubbing.
This is a preview of the Patreon-exclusive series "The Next 12 Months of Your Translation Career", in which our expert contributors tell you about a topic that they think you should reflect on in order to enhance your translation career over the next year. Each instalment includes some practical tips for you to put the ideas into practice. The full episode is available on Patreon: www.patreon.com/source2target
Translation Podcasts for Translators
Podcasts aimed at non-literary translators, discussing a range of translation-related topics.
This podcast offers expert interviews on digital marketing, international SEO, UX writing, and localization through real-world insights on entering new markets and creating content that connects globally.
A platform dedicated to sharing stories from interpreters and translators worldwide, offering insights into their challenges, lessons, and recommendations.
These concise episodes provide insights into the translation process between Arabic and English.
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Active since: July 2020
Host(s):
Bouchra Rebiai
Average episode length: 4 minutes
Publication frequency: Biweekly
Featured Podcast Episode
AI is meant to boost productivity, helping linguists work faster and handle more tasks. But what if AI-driven workflows end up costing more time and frustration than human translation?
When I forced myself to complete a short section manually, I noticed my once fluid ability to listen and translate felt slightly rusty. After relying heavily on AI for the first draft, that mental muscle had begun to weaken.
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.
New podcast by DG Translation formerly known as Radio Lingvistika. A series of educational conversations on multilingualism and linguistics by the European Directorate-General for Translation (DGT).
The Green Writing Podcast inspires translators with personal stories and business insights. De Green Writing Podcast inspireert vertalers met persoonlijke verhalen en zakelijke inzichten.
Discover the untold side of the translation profession: the challenges, the endless pursuit of growth, the highs and lows, and the small yet meaningful joys that make it all worthwhile.
Do you have any good recommendations, or would you like to see an additional subscribe option for an alternative iOS, Android or cross-platform podcast app? Let me know!
Erwin van Wouw (1973) is a native Dutch technician turned translator based in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
With over 18 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. Erwin specializes in translation services for the engineering, sustainable technology, printing equipment, consumer electronics, and IT industries.
Multilingual Podcasts
Are you a podcaster looking to expand your reach by offering multilingual support to your audience?
Converting your audio to text can be the first hurdle to creating multilingual content, as manually transcribing audio can take hours. Thankfully, there are many online tools available that can convert your audio recordings into text.
Advantages of Multilingual Content
After reviewing and revising the transcript, you can translate it into the required languages. This enables you to unlock the full potential of your multilingual content.
Publish the podcast transcript Boost your search engine ranking
Create captions or subtitles Engage new audiences in their native language
Record a localized version Offer a premium to your most loyal listeners
Clone your voice Convert your show into different languages while keeping the familiar voice
Listen to the following panel discussion to get to grips with the current state of podcast translation.
The Dawn of Podcasting
I was introduced to podcasting in early 2005 when I was looking for ways to get exposed to different English dialects for my translation major at a Dutch university.
I was so captivated by the technology that I gave an oral presentation about it later that year.
English and Dutch shows soon became the standard resource for news and entertainment on my iPod.
Let's revisit this presentation in order to see if my outlook on this then-new technology has stood the test of time.
