The Think in Translation podcast is a literature podcast series featuring international authors, translators, publishers and booksellers, with the aim of making translated books accessible to all readers. Created by Vagabond Voices Publishing with the support of The Space and Creative Scotland. We post new episodes every second Thursday, starting 29 March. Twitter: @VagabondVoices Facebook: @vagabond.voices #ThinkInTranslation vagabondvoices.co.uk/think-in-translation
Selects is the podcast for people looking to listen to something new, where you can hear great short pieces submitted by independent producers and from up-and-coming podcasts. Each episode features a curated set of short pieces (less than 10 minutes) and provides links to the producers podcast so you can easily subscribe to the ones you liked.
Four pieces that buck conventional structures and experiment with sound.* * *0:50 - Where@bouts Ep 1 - "Resale Records" by "Magnus Genioso." http://www.madmanor.com/subscribe-now/* * *05:05 - Clip from Qualia Ep 1 - "Risk" by Jordan Wirfs-Brock, Dan Boyce, Josh Vertucci, and Bishop Sand. https://www.qualiapod.com/* * *16:20 - Qualitative Radio Rese…
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Think in Translation Literature Podcast Episode 7: Bright Futures (Interview with Adam Freudenheim)
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When Adam Freudenheim took over Pushkin Press in 2012, he did so with the aim to start a imprint that focused on children’s books in translation – something he felt passionately about after seeking new and inspiring titles for his own children. That imprint is now something that sets Pushkin apart from other publishers, but with an impressive list …
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Think in Translation Literature Podcast Episode 6: Courageous Decisions (Interview with Katy Derbyshire)
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Katy Derbyshire’s skilful interpretations have made her a favourite amongst readers of German books in translation. Amongst her many works is Bricks and Mortar, originally written in German by Clemens Meyer, which was published in English by Fitzcarraldo Editions and longlisted for the 2017 Man Booker International. Katy came to translation tangent…
Climate Clowns ft. Reggie Watts, Bill Burr philosophizes, and a real-life angel sighting!* * *0:30 - Clip from Stepping Up Ep 3: "Clowning Around" by Claire Schoen. https://steppinguppodcast.org* * *06:20 - Clip from Modern Day Philosophers "Bill Burr" by Danny Lobell http://moderndayphilosophers.com/ * * *16:55 - Ballad of the Beer Angel by Dannie…
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Language and Self-Discovery (Interview with Waterstones’ Angie Crawford)
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How does language shape us? In the face of a growing globalised culture that can sometimes feel uniform, many people are seeking ways to maintain and express their individuality. Language – its history, structure and nuances – is one way in which we can explore our roots: it can help us remember who we are and what makes us unique. In this episode,…
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Think in Translation Literature Podcast Episode 4: Finding the Rhythm (Interview with Matthew Hyde)
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What exactly does a translator do? Despite the Man Booker International literary prize and other initiatives acknowledging the important role translators play in bringing foreign literature to readers, there’s still little understanding of what's actually involved in the craft of translation. In this episode, Matthew Hyde, who translates from Russi…
0:26 - Square Mile Ep 2: "Teeth Of The Black Dog" by Joel Shupack. https://www.squaremilepodcast.com/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/squaremile/id1231782029?mt=2* * *09:20 - Daryl's Menagerie by Tressa Versteeghttps://www.tressaversteeg.com * * *18:04 - The Send Off by Abby Madanhttps://abbymadan.com* * *Intro Music: Oohyo - Youth DayOutro Mus…
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Think in Translation Literature Podcast Episode 3: Naked Thoughts, Strangely Dressed (Interview with Pauls Bankovskis)
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In this episode Latvian writer Pauls Bankovskis explores the delightful strangeness one can find in translated works. He also discusses the author-translator relationship, and what it's like to read his own novels in translation – including the feeling he gets when a translation is right (even if he can't read in the target language). Since 1993 Pa…
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Think in Translation Literature Podcast Episode 2: Discovering Diverse Voices (Interview with Lighthouse Bookshop)
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We've established that reading in translation can change the way you think about the world. In this episode we elaborate on that and go on to explore what it means to be in a gatekeeper position: as publishers and booksellers we have a responsibility to bring diverse voices to our readers. It's Episode Two, so we have two guests. Annie Rutherford i…
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Think in Translation Literature Podcast Episode 1: Oldest Profession in the World (Interview with Allan Cameron)
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We start the series with Allan Cameron, the founder of Vagabond Voices, translator of 24 books, and a writer himself. His most recent novel, Cinico, is a fictional translation of an Italian journalist's travelogue in Scotland. In this episode Allan talks about his favourite work of translation, the role translated work has in politics and shaping n…
Silly, Scintillating and Serious - Warning this contains explicit content01:30 – Clip from Sex Talk With My Mom by Cam Poter and KarenLee Poter. http://www.sextalkwithmymom.com/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-talk-with-my-mom/id104496317712:30 – Being Honest with My Ex by Peter C. Hayward and Honor Eastly https://www.beinghonestwithmyex.co…
Featuring two podcasts recorded on boats!* * * 1:00 - Cozy Boat Ep 2: "When I Completely Disappear" (She Owl) by Emily Shaw and George S. Rosenthal. https://soundcloud.com/emily-shaw-creates* * *08:50 - The Big Rock Candy Meltdown by Joel Shupack http://www.squaremilepodcast.com/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/squaremile/id1231782029?mt=2* * *…