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Found in Interpretation Podcast

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

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Ep.73 - September 30th is Translation Day!

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2026/09/30

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 interpreting through history. They discuss Saint Jerome, the Silk Road, the Nuremberg trials, and the role of language professionals at the United Nations and in Canada.Plus: why do interpreters spend so much time

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00:55:44

Ep. 72 : Quelle place pour les interprètes de...

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2026/09/10

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 Betty Cohen, présidente de l’Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec, pour une discussion sur les questions qui touchent les interprètes au Québec et ailleurs au Canada.Dans un ordre

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00:39:32

Ep. 71: Interpreting Beyond Words: Matthew Perret on...

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2026/09/02

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 Parliament.From literary translation and theatre to multilingual political debates, Matthew explains how his background shaped his approach to simultaneous interpreting. We explore the importance of voice, intention,

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00:46:15

Ep. 70 - Wordly, an AI Interpreting software,...

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2026/06/25

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 gets bigger" for everyone. From United Nations events to enterprise meetings, discover how AI and human interpreters can coexist—and why they already are.00:00 Introduction: Meet Kirk Hendrickson and

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Ep. 69 - L'Interprétation Japonais-Français | Marché...

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2026/06/16

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 l'interprétation : 95% japonais-anglais, le reste en niches🤝 Conseillère interculturelle : bien plus que simplement interpréter🌍 Missions exceptionnelles : délégations ministériales, visites en RDC,

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00:50:30

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

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2026/06/04

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 unique and multilingual workplaces: a "city" of 2,000 employees, 75+ nationalities, and 23 shows running every night around the globe.

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00:28:39

Ep. 67 - Le DESS en interprétation de l'UQTR :...

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2026/05/28

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 programme plutôt que les maîtrises d'Ottawa ou de Glendon, et ce que ça représente concrètement de suivre une formation universitaire en interprétation tout en travaillant déjà sur le marché. On aborde aussi

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01:01:40

Ep. 66 - Sign Language Interpretation with Sharon...

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2026/05/13

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 — with no formal training and no roadmap. What followed was a career spent building the profession from the ground up: becoming one of the first professional ASL interpreters, then one of the first trainers,

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00:22:54

Ep. 65 – Why Interpreters Need Your Documents Before...

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2026/05/08

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 interpreters use agendas and PowerPoints to prepare- Why glossary-building depends on client documents- The particular challenge of scripted speeches read at high speed- Confidentiality and the interpreter's code of

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01:26:38

Ep. 64 - From Hospital Corridors to Remote Booths:...

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2026/05/08

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 healthcare interpreting, a Glendon master's degree completed from a coffee farm in rural Brazil, and the chaos of early remote platforms eventually made her one of the most practically-minded voices on

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00:51:04

Ep. 63 - Interpreting among penguins — life as an...

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2026/04/22

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 experience: working aboard expedition ships in Antarctica and the Arctic, interpreting for scientists and tourists while navigating Drake Passage swells, driving Zodiac boats, protecting penguins from

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Ep. 62 - The ATA President-elect on AI,...

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2026/04/22

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 conference in San Francisco, and what it takes to build a resilient language career today.Whether you're a translator, an interpreter, or a student just starting out, this episode is packed with practical

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00:54:00

Ep. 61 - Consecutive Note-Taking and Mindfulness for...

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2026/04/08

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 Middlebury Institute faces closure, these two courses will be taken offline on June 30th, 2026. If you've ever wanted to sharpen your note-taking skills or learn how to stay calm under pressure, now is

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Ep. 60 - From Kazakhstan Oil Rigs to London...

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2026/04/02

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 Kazakhstan, drilling rigs, minus-42 winters, and more acronyms than you can shake a stick at.In this episode, Alain and Brian talk with Anna about what it really takes to build a specialized interpretation

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

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2026/03/23

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 — and why their story still matters today.We discuss how interpreters were recruited and screened, the birth of simultaneous interpretation, the role of IBM, the yellow and red light system, and the

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Ep. 58 - Joachim Lepine - Stop Asking ChatGPT. Ask...

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2026/03/11

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 March.Joachim makes a compelling case for something we've all stopped doing: thinking for ourselves before turning to a machine. In a world where ChatGPT has become the default first stop for ideas,

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Ep. 57 - Mohammed Mossen : The Evolution of...

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2026/03/04

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 the WebSwitcher platform and modular soundproof booths. The conversation explores the challenges and adaptations in remote and hybrid interpretation, the role of AI in the field, and the importance of

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Ep. 56 - Sylvie Lemieux : Traducteurs et interprètes...

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2026/02/26

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 nécessité de formation continue, et les changements dans la perception de leur métier. Les impacts de la COVID-19 sur la profession et l'importance de s'adapter aux nouvelles technologies sont également des

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00:42:11

Ep .55 - Paul Appleyard on the early days of...

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2026/02/10

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 multilingual software releases and transitioning into interpretation. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, cultural shifts in conference content, and the role of AI in translation and

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Ep. 54 - Corrine McKay: Getting Started as a...

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2026/02/04

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 American Translators Association conference, the importance of specialization, and the impact of AI on the profession. Corinne shares her experiences and offers valuable advice for aspiring interpreters,

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