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Meet the Translator

By: Dot Roberts
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Meet the Translator! I'm Dot Roberts and I chat with a different translator each episode, getting to know them, hearing their story and covering various topics related to translation. Whether you are new to the translation industry, an experienced translator or just curious about the subject, join me as we delve into different areas of translation and learn more about our wonderful colleagues.
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Episodes
  • Being a Content Creator in the Translation Industry with Adrian Probst and Kelsey Frick
    Apr 8 2024

    Welcome back to the Meet the Translator podcast! ✨

    I'm joined by YouTube sensation Adrian Probst and LinkedInfluencer star Kelsey Frick for an episode all about being a content creator in the translation industry.

    Listen along to find out what Kelsey and Adrian do, where they find their inspiration, and how being a content creator benefits their freelance business.

    If you want more from my content creator guests, connect with Kelsey on LinkedIn, follow her on Instagram or TikTok, or check out her website. Feel free to message Adrian on LinkedIn or check out his YouTube channel.

    Thank you to Kelsey and Adrian for joining me on this episode and to Pippa Williams for making the podcast jingle and editing this episode.

    If you have any questions or comments about the Meet the Translator podcast in general, please send an email to meetthetranslator@gmail.com.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Translating Your Grandfather's Literature with Roberto Van Eyken
    Mar 25 2024

    In this episode of the Meet the Translator podcast, I'm joined by Roberto Van Eyken, a translator who has had the unique opportunity to translate his own grandfather's literature.

    Listen along to find out about Roberto's path into translation and what it's like to translate something with such a personal and emotional aspect to it. We chat about the two books Roberto has translated so far, The Slope of Memory and The Woman Who Escaped from Sodom - both originally written in Portuguese by José Geraldo Vieira.

    If you'd like to get in touch with Roberto or you have any more questions for him, you can email him at tijucaboy@gmail.com and if you're interested in reading Roberto's English translations, they're available to purchase online - you can buy The Slope of Memory here and The Woman Who Escaped from Sodom here.

    Thank you to Roberto for joining me on this episode, to Kirion Press for sponsoring this episode, and to Pippa Williams for making the podcast jingle and editing this episode.

    If you have any questions or comments about the Meet the Translator podcast in general, please send an email to meetthetranslator@gmail.com.

    This episode is sponsored by Kirion Press.

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    39 mins
  • Working as a Professional Translator: Discussing the Textbook with JC Penet
    Jan 8 2024

    Welcome back to the Meet the Translator podcast and happy 2024!

    In this episode, I'm joined by JC Penet, lecturer in translation studies and author of the upcoming textbook Working as a Professional Translator. Join me to find out all about JC's background and work, and what's included in his upcoming textbook and why. JC also shares some valuable advice for aspiring translators.

    Working as a Professional Translator will be available from 25th April 2024 via the Routledge website.

    If you want to get in touch with JC and/or have any more questions for him, you can find his university profile here or email him at jc.penet@newcastle.ac.uk.

    Thank you to JC for joining me on this episode, and to Pippa Williams for making the podcast jingles and editing this episode.

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    1 hr and 25 mins

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