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Found in Interpretation Podcast

by Alain Breton and Brian Bickford, Conference Interpreters

Found in Interpretation is a bilingual podcast dedicated to exploring the multifaceted world of conference interpretation. Hosted by seasoned interpreters Alain Breton and Brian Bickford, each episode delves into the challenges, triumphs, and evolving dynamics of the interpreting profession in both English and French. From dissecting the nuances between remote and on-site interpretation to unpacking the cognitive demands placed on interpreters, Alain and Brian offer valuable insights drawn from personal experience and industry expertise.

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  1. Ep. 75 - Voyage au coeur de la langue avec un traducteur

    Ma langue française — entretien avec François LavalléeTraducteur depuis 40 ans, fondateur de Magistrad et ancien vice-président à la qualité chez Edgar, François Lavallée publie Ma langue française, un ouvrage de 600 pages qui mêle souvenirs personnels et érudition. Il y partage d'abord son amour...

  2. Ep. 74 - Interpreter Pet Peeves: Booth Etiquette Online and On-Site with Mercedes Amoretti

    Mercedes Amoretti is back on Found in Interpretation, and this time it's personal: the habits that make a boothmate great, and the ones that drive us up the wall.Alain, Brian and Mercedes talk about how remote interpreting changed booth etiquette after COVID. They cover handovers on Zoom (mic off...

  3. Ep.73 - September 30th is Translation Day!

    From the Tower of Babel to the interpreting booth, language professionals have helped people understand each other across centuries.In this episode of Found in Interpretation, Brian Bickford and Alain Breton celebrate International Translation Day with a lively look at translation and…

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  4. Ep. 72 : Quelle place pour les interprètes de conférence, avec Betty Cohen

    Quelle place les interprètes de conférence occupent-ils au sein de l’OTTIAQ? Que représente le titre d’interprète agréé et jusqu’où un ordre professionnel peut-il intervenir dans les enjeux de la profession?Dans cet épisode de Found in Interpretation, Alain Breton et Brian Bickford reçoivent…

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  5. Ep. 71: Interpreting Beyond Words: Matthew Perret on AI & the EU

    What does a human interpreter convey beyond the words themselves—and can AI do the same?In episode 71 of Found in Interpretation, Alain Breton and Brian Bickford welcome Matthew Perret, conference interpreter, interpreter trainer, and comedy writer and performer working at the European...

  6. Ep. 70 - Wordly, an AI Interpreting software, discussion with Kirk Hendrickson.

    Kirk Hendrickson, COO and co-founder of Wordly, joins Found in Interpretation to discuss AI-powered simultaneous interpretation across 67 languages. In this honest conversation, Kirk addresses interpreters' biggest concerns: Is AI replacing you? How does Wordly actually work? And why the "pie…

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  7. Ep. 69 - L'Interprétation Japonais-Français | Marché de Niche, IA et Avenir de la Profession

    FRENCH EPISODE: Camille Ogawa, interprète de conférence française installée au Japon depuis 1989, nous parle du marché fascinant et ultra-niche de l'interprétation japonais-français.Dans cet épisode, nous explorons :🎙️ Son parcours à l'ESIT Paris et formation au Japon📊 Le marché de...

  8. Ep. 68 | Over 20 Years of Interpreting at Cirque du Soleil

    Sandy Gonçalves has spent over two decades as a Foreign Language Specialist at Cirque du Soleil in Montreal — and her story will completely reframe how you think about our profession.In this episode, Sandy walks us through what it really means to be an interpreter in one of the world's most…

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  9. Ep. 67 - Le DESS en interprétation de l'UQTR : témoignage de la première cohorte (FRENCH)

    Gilda Boffa et Ayoub El Karoubi font partie de la toute première cohorte du DESS en interprétation de conférences de l'UQTR — un programme en ligne, à temps partiel, lancé il y a à peine un an. Dans cet épisode, ils nous racontent leur parcours vers l'interprétation, leurs raisons de choisir ce...

  10. Ep. 66 - Sign Language Interpretation with Sharon Neumann Solow — History, Training & the Five Steps

    In this episode of Found in Interpretation, we welcome Sharon Neumann Solow — ASL interpreter, trainer, author, and pioneering figure in sign language interpreting with over 60 years of experience.Sharon began interpreting at 15, pulled out of high school to work at a university doctoral program…

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  11. Ep. 65 – Why Interpreters Need Your Documents Before the Event

    In this special listener-requested episode of Found in Interpretation, Alain and Brian break down the top 10 reasons why event organizers and clients should send documents to their interpreters as early as possible — and why "confidentiality" is not a valid excuse.Topics covered:- How…

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  12. Ep. 64 - From Hospital Corridors to Remote Booths: Tech, Sound & the Interpreter's Toolkit

    What does a decade as a hospital interpreter in Georgia and New York have to do with sending microphones to speakers in Lima? More than you'd think.In this episode, Alain and Brian sit down with Laura Holcomb — interpreter, trainer, and founder of String and Can — whose winding path through...

  13. Ep. 63 - Interpreting among penguins — life as an interpreter on an Antarctic expedition ship

    What if your office was an expedition ship in Antarctica, and your colleagues were marine biologists, ornithologists, and geologists? For German conference interpreter Luisa Bach, that's not a fantasy — it's her job. In this episode, Luisa takes us inside a world that very few interpreters ever...

  14. Ep. 62 - The ATA President-elect on AI, certification, and the future of our profession.

    What does the future look like for translators and interpreters in the age of AI? Ben Karl — President-elect of the American Translators Association and ATA-certified French to English translator — joins Alain and Brian to talk about professional associations, certification, the upcoming ATA...

  15. Ep. 61 - Consecutive Note-Taking and Mindfulness for Interpreters — Laura Burian & Julie Johnson

    What does it take to truly master interpretation? In this episode, Laura Burian and Julie Johnson, both professors at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, share the knowledge behind their online courses on consecutive note-taking and mindfulness for interpreters.As the...

  16. Ep. 60 - From Kazakhstan Oil Rigs to London Courtrooms — Anna Kerod

    Anna Kerod started her career as a biologist in St. Petersburg. Thirty years later, she's one of the UK's leading legal interpreters — specializing in commercial arbitration and litigation involving multi-billion dollar disputes. In between: 17 years on a massive oil and gas project in…

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  17. Ep. 59 - One Trial, Four Languages: The Nuremberg Interpreters

    What really happened inside the booths at the Nuremberg Trials? In this episode, we sit down with Elke Limberger-Katsumi, creator and curator of the exhibition "One Trial, Four Languages," to explore the pioneering interpreters who made simultaneous interpretation possible at Nuremberg in 1945 —...

  18. Ep. 58 - Joachim Lepine - Stop Asking ChatGPT. Ask Yourself First.

    What if the most powerful AI you have access to… is your own brain?In this episode of Found in Interpretation, we sit down for a third time with Joachim Lepine — interpreter trainer, author, and founder of Lion Academy — to talk about his upcoming book YouGPT Before ChatGPT, releasing in late...

  19. Ep. 57 - Mohamad Moussa : The Evolution of Interpretation Technology

    In this episode of the Found in Interpretation podcast, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford engage with Mohammed Moussa, a pioneer in interpretation technology. They discuss his journey from an entrepreneur to the founder of Global Audio Visual and the innovations he has introduced, including…

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  20. Ep. 56 - Sylvie Lemieux : Traducteurs et interprètes face à l’IA et aux neurosciences.

    EPISODE IN FRENCH : Dans cet épisode, Sylvie Lemieux, traductrice et chercheuse, discute des défis auxquels font face les traducteurs et interprètes dans un monde en évolution rapide, notamment à cause de l'intelligence artificielle. Elle aborde la question de l'estime de soi des traducteurs, la...

  21. Ep .55 - Paul Appleyard on the early days of computer-assisted translation.

    In this episode of the Found In Interpretation podcast, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford engage with Paul Appleyard, a seasoned professional in translation and interpretation. The conversation explores Paul's extensive career journey, from his early days in translation to managing…

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  22. Ep. 54 - Corrine McKay: Getting Started as a Freelance Interpreter.

    In this episode of the Found in Interpretation podcast, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford welcome back Corinne McKay to discuss her new book, 'Getting Started as a Freelance Interpreter.' The conversation covers various aspects of the interpretation industry, including insights from the...

  23. Ep. 53 - Marisa Rueda Will

    In this episode we welcome Marisa Rueda Will, a seasoned medical interpreter and educator. We discuss the vital role of healthcare interpreters, the importance of certification through organizations like CCHI, and the impact of technology on the profession. Marisa shares her experiences in…

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  24. Ep. 52 - The Magic Behind the Booth: Tech, Tones, and Interpretation Rockstars 🎙️✨

    In this episode of Found in Interpretation, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford go "behind the glass" with Chris Rosen, owner of Global Interpretation.Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a massive international conference? Chris treats interpreters like the "rockstars" they...

  25. Ep. 51 - Xavier Delisle-Groupil

    To register to Glendon's workshops: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing...In this episode of the Found in Interpretation podcast, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford welcome Xavier Delisle-Goupil, a student from Glendon College's interpretation program. They discuss the current challenges…

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  26. Ep. 50 - La Riqueza de la Interpretación en Argentina

    * SPANISH EPISODE! * En este episodio, se explora el mundo de la interpretación en América Latina, con un enfoque particular en Argentina. Las invitadas, Nieves García Amigó y Mariela Iñiguez, comparten sus experiencias y trayectorias en el campo de la interpretación y la traducción. Se discuten...

  27. Ep. 49 - Hans Werner Mühle

    In this episode of the Found in Interpretation Podcast, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford welcome Hans Werner Mühle, an experienced interpreter with a rich history in the field. They discuss Hans's experiences in the Nuremberg courtroom, the emotional toll of interpretation, and the…

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  28. Ep. 48 - Jérémy Antoine Gerin, Navigating Through Red Tape

    French-American interpreter Jérémy Gérin joins us to talk about what it really takes to build an interpreting career across three markets: the United States, Canada, and Europe. From New York courts to Desjardins conferences in Québec and attempts to become a traducteur / interprète assermenté in...

  29. Ep. 47 - Défis éthiques de l’interprète, entre fidélité et principes

    Dans cet épisode du podcast Found in Interpretation, Alain et Brian accueillent Eve Castelli-Bourgelas, qui présente sa recherche sur l'éthique de l'interprète. Elle aborde les défis éthiques auxquels les interprètes font face, les stratégies qu'ils utilisent et l'importance de la préparation et…

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  30. Ep. 46 - Interpreting in the Land of the Rising Sun with Allyson Sigman

    In this episode of the Found in Interpretation Podcast, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford engage with Allyson Sigman, a Japanese-English interpreter, discussing her unique journey into the field, the challenges faced by non-native interpreters, and the intricacies of Japanese language and...

  31. Ep. 45 - Sandra Giroux on Mentorship, Ethics, and Staying Calm in Court

    In this episode of Found in Interpretation podcast, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford engage with Sandra Giroux, a seasoned court interpreter and mentor. Sandra shares her journey into the field of court interpreting, the importance of mentorship for aspiring interpreters, and the essential...

  32. Ep. 44 - Conference & Diplomatic Interpreting: Careers, Mentors, Market Trends

    In this episode of the Found In Interpretation Podcast, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford welcome Tatiana Kaplun, a seasoned conference interpreter and trainer. The conversation explores Tatiana's journey into the field of interpretation, the nuances of diplomatic interpreting, and the...

  33. Ep. 43 - Judy Jenner (Twin Translations) - How to Manage a Successful Interpreting Agency?

    In this episode of Found in Interpretation, Judy Jenner (Twin Translations) joins Alain and Brian to share her journey from growing up in Mexico City to running a cross-border business with her twin sister and becoming a federally certified Spanish court interpreter in the U.S.We dive into the...

  34. Ep. 42 - Carmen Figueroa Sotelo, Adventures of a Nomad Interpreter

    In this episode of the Found in Interpretation podcast, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford welcome Carmen Figueroa, an experienced interpreter, to discuss her journey into the world of interpretation, the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her unique approach to remote work...

  35. Ep. 41 - Voice, Presence, Impact: An Actor’s Toolkit for Elite Interpreters

    What happens when professional acting meets conference interpreting? Actress-turned-interpreter Frances Kushner explains how stage craft—voice, presence, embodiment, timing—can transform delivery in the booth and even make weak speakers sound clearer. We cover vocal warm-ups, diction, projection...

  36. Ep. 40 - The Future of Interpreting: Humans vs AI | Dr. Jonathan Downey

    This week on Found in Interpretation, conference interpreters Alain Breton and Brian Bickford welcome back Dr. Jonathan Downey, renowned author of Interpreters vs Machines and Dr. Downey and Mr. Stick. Together, they dive deep into the future of interpreting in the age of artificial intelligence,...

  37. Ep. 39 - How Freelancers and Entrepreneurs Can Thrive, Charge More, and Stay Irreplaceable in the Age of AI

    In this episode of the Founding Interpretation Podcast, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford welcome back Joachim Lépine, author of 'AI Resilient.' The conversation delves into the motivations behind writing the book, the impact of AI on freelancers and entrepreneurs, and the importance of...

  38. Ep. 38 - GoFundMe, formation, avenir : une année pas comme les autres à Glendon avec Kathleen Keller

    Dans cet épisode, Alain Breton et Brian Bickford accueillent Kathleen Keller pour discuter de l'impact du GoFundMe sur la communauté des interprètes. Ils explorent les défis rencontrés, les réactions des professeurs, et les expériences d'apprentissage en présentiel. Kathleen partage ses…

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  39. Ep. 37 - How Clear Global Is Transforming Humanitarian Aid Through Language

    SummaryIn this episode, Alain Breton and Brian Bickford interview Stella Hodkin from Clear Global, formerly Translators Without Borders. They discuss the organization's evolution, its mission to provide language services in humanitarian contexts, and the importance of language in crisis response....

  40. Ep.16: The Hidden Struggle: Canada’s Shortage of Legal Translators and Interpreters.

    Research links survey:French: https://surveys.mcgill.ca/ls3/528889?...English: https://surveys.mcgill.ca/ls3/528889?...SummaryIn this episode of the Found in Interpretation podcast, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford welcome Dr. Marie-Hélène Girard, an expert in legal translation and...

  41. Ep. - 36: Doris Pingi - Unpacking Premium Location Bias in Interpretation

    In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of premium location bias with Doris Pingi, a seasoned linguist and interpreter. Doris shares her experiences navigating the challenges of remote interpreting, the impact of location on job offers, and the ethical considerations in the interpretation...

  42. Ep. 35 - Exploring the University of Ottawa's Interpretation Program

    In this episode of the Found and Interpretation Podcast, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford welcome guests Dominique Mamet and Elizabeth Marshman to discuss the University of Ottawa's Master's program in Interpretation. They explore the program's structure, the skills required for aspiring...

  43. Ep. 34 - Interpreting vs AI: Jonathan Downie on Ethics, Emotion & the Future of Our Profession

    What makes a great interpreter irreplaceable? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jonathan Downie, conference and church interpreter, author, and YouTuber, to explore the human side of interpretation that AI still can’t replicate.We discuss:Why humour builds stronger interpreter–client...

  44. Ep. 33 - Unlocking Emotional Intelligence in Interpreting with Sarah Wheeler

    In this episode, the hosts discuss the critical role of emotional intelligence in the interpreting profession. Sarah Wheeler, an expert in emotional intelligence and interpreting, explains how emotional awareness and regulation can enhance the effectiveness of interpreters. The conversation…

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  45. Ep. 32 - AI, Power & The Interpreter’s Invisible Hand – Prof. Ebru Diriker

    Professor Ebru Diriker—Boğaziçi University scholar, AIIC trainer and veteran conference interpreter—joins hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford for a candid look at the real power behind the booth. From the “Ivory Tower” myth to first-person strategies, we probe how interpreters shape meaning,...

  46. Ep. 31 - Darfur Refugee Interpreter Reveals UN 'Incentive Labor' Reality in Kakuma Camp

    Hear the powerful and detailed testimony of Adam Mohamed Bashar, a Darfuri refugee and interpreter working with UNHCR in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya. Forced to flee genocide in Sudan, Adam shares his harrowing journey, the emotional toll and ethical challenges of interpretation, and exposes the...

  47. Ep. 30 - The Hidden Crisis in Translation: How TriTrab Is Fighting Back

    In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges faced by linguists in the translation industry with Maria Scheibengraf, the founder of TriTRAB, a platform designed to help translators report exploitative agencies anonymously. Maria shares her experiences as a translator and the motivation…

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  48. Ep. 29 - Building Your Brand as an Interpreter with Mireya Pérez of Brand the Interpreter

    In this episode of the Found and Interpretation Podcast, hosts Alain R. Breton and Brian Bickford welcome Mireya Perez, a certified interpreter and creator of the 'Brand the Interpreter' podcast. They discuss the evolution of Mireya's podcast, its purpose in highlighting interpreter stories, and...

  49. Ep - 28: Éthique et Normes Professionnelles avec Christiane Driesen de l’AIIC

    Dans cet épisode, Alain Breton, Brian Bickford et Christiane Driesen discutent du Code d’éthique professionnel de l’AIIC, en clarifiant la distinction entre éthique et normes professionnelles. La conversation aborde des enjeux concrets tels que les litiges, la confidentialité, la rémunération...

  50. Ep. 27 - The Blu Digital Group Scandal: When Freelancers Get Burned

    SummaryIn this episode of the Found in Interpretation podcast, hosts Alain R. Breton and Brian Bickford discuss the troubling payment issues faced by freelancers in the translation and subtitling industry following the acquisition of Decentia Studios by Blue Digital Group. Guest Daniel Sikos…

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Found in Interpretation is a bilingual podcast dedicated to exploring the multifaceted world of conference interpretation. Hosted by seasoned interpreters Alain Breton and Brian Bickford, each episode delves into the challenges, triumphs, and evolving dynamics of the interpreting profession in both English and French. From dissecting the nuances between remote and on-site interpretation to unpacking the cognitive demands placed on interpreters, Alain and Brian offer valuable insights drawn from personal experience and industry expertise.

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