Episodes
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with our very own resident poet and Barbier's Project Management Department Manager, Christa Zuñiga. Christa opened up about her incredible journey from surviving an abusive relationship to becoming a published author and poet. She shared how poetry became her lifeline, offering her the clarity she needed to not just transform her life, but to thrive in a loving and healthy relationship. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on our latest...
Published 09/06/24
Published 09/06/24
🔥 BREAKING NEWS! 🔥 Meet Shawn and Lainey - The Ultimate Power Couple Defying All Odds! 🌍✈️ These fearless adventurers conquered the globe RIGHT before the pandemic hit, proving that the spirit of wanderlust knows NO bounds! 💪 Now, they're back with a BANG, tying the knot DURING lockdown and making the ultimate move to SPAIN! 🇪🇸 But that's not all - these trailblazers aren't just any ordinary couple, oh no! Shawn's a travel guru 🌟 and Lainey's a SWING DANCE sensation! 💃 Together, they're the...
Published 08/07/24
🎉 WAIT, WAIT WAIT! This week is an EPIC episode! 🚀 Our guest is an absolute MASTER storyteller who dared to leave the US and embarked on a journey that led him straight to Germany! 🇩🇪 Prepare to be captivated by his incredible tale of adventure, resilience, and triumph! 🌟 From forging a career in the prestigious language services industry to securing permanent residency in Germany, his story is nothing short of INSPIRATIONAL! 🌍 Don't miss out on this week's episode of Translate This! 🎙️...
Published 06/24/24
🔥 Get ready to be INSPIRED! 💥 In the vast expanse of life's adventures, there are few who carve their own path with such audacity and finesse as our next guest. Brace yourself for the captivating narrative of a true trailblazer, Daniel Welsch, who has not only redefined the notion of emigrating from the US to Spain but has also left an indelible mark on the realms of language acquisition, blogging, and martial arts. 🌟 Daniel's journey transcends conventional boundaries, embodying...
Published 05/22/24
🚀 Hold onto your headphones! 🎧 Get ready for an adventure spanning Japan 🇯🇵, Costa Rica 🇨🇷, The Girl Scouts 🍪, and even The Oregon Secretary of State! 🌟 Curious? You should be! Tune in to the next episode of Translate This! for an electrifying revelation that'll have you on the edge of your seat! 🎙 Don't miss out – hit play now and join the excitement! #TranslateThis #PodcastAdventure #CuriousListeners 🌍🔍 Follow the links below to learn more about The Oregon Secretary of State and The...
Published 05/08/24
🎙 Exciting News Alert! Season 2 of Translate This! is HERE! 🎉 Meet our fabulous new cohost, Lauren Meyer, joining forces with Melissa Meyer for an epic journey into language and culture! 🌍 Get ready for a season packed with expat and immigrant tales, insights into popular culture worldwide, discussions on global mobility, AND yes, plenty of adorable doggies along the way! 🐾 Stay tuned for an unforgettable season ahead! #TranslateThis #Podcast #NewSeason #GlobalCulture 🌟
Published 04/25/24
Published 04/24/24
What happens when TCKs grow up? Are they nomadic, stationary, successful, failures, educated, nontraditional? Tune in to find out when Translate This! reveals the fascinating data on Adult TCKs.
Published 11/13/23
Join us for part 2 of Third Culture Kids! Are you a TCK? What variations are there? Listen to find out.
Published 11/09/23
Join us for our candid conversations on the global identity experience of a Third Culture Kid. Our hosts explore topics such as identity crises, relationships, cultural differences and international transitions, helping TCKs make sense of the often strange and challenging journeys they experience.
Published 11/06/23
Magic Mushrooms Make Language Magic! Join your hosts Richard Fisher and Melissa Meyer on their psychedelic trip to understanding the benefits and consequences of learning a language while under the influence of psilocybin.
Published 10/30/23
While language classes try to reach 100% in target language usage, Richard finds six reasons why using the students' home language helps in learning.
Published 10/24/23
Holy Hoods Batman! Will our daring duo unmask these "Capirotes"? Tune in to hear if Melissa can unravel this Easter mystery to Richard.
Published 10/17/23
Published 10/17/23
Melissa worried that she was losing her edge by listening to podcasts versus reading books! What did she find out? Join us on the latest episode to learn all about the brain and podcasts.
Published 10/09/23
Educators are often thought of as other parents for students, but what does it mean when they also must be therapists? Tune it to hear Richard explain why this is a crisis in the educational system.
Published 10/05/23
Letters, Numbers and Pi, Oh My! Are numbers shortchanged or devalued against the mighty alphabet? Listen in to hear what our hosts have found out about this abstract topic.
Published 09/20/23
Don't judge a traveler by their knapsack. Richard gives us reasons to revisit how we look at others who have moved to new countries.
Published 09/15/23
No matter how one identifies, langauge can box you in. Join us to explore the argument for and against LatinX.
Published 09/07/23
Will Richard and Melissa ever get their jetpacks? Will Richard overcome his fear of his AI crushing every bone in his hand? And will Melissa ever be satisfied with machine translation? Listen to find out!
Published 08/30/23
You’ve gotta fight for your right to lobby.
Published 08/21/23
Published 08/10/23
Sex and Violence sells, but should it? Tune in and give us your opinion!
Published 08/03/23
Do you sound like you are from somewhere? Of course you do! Find out why Translate This takes a deep dive in to accents.
Published 07/28/23