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"Once you stop learning, you start dying" - Albert Einstein. Since we're low on resurrection kits, please don't f*ck it up! Join Andrej Zito as he interviews localization experts in a rather casual, yet practical way. Are you tired of boring presentations that only want to sell to you? If you value practicality more than political correctness, this is the podcast for you. Let's make localization fun again!

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"Once you stop learning, you start dying" - Albert Einstein. Since we're low on resurrection kits, please don't f*ck it up! Join Andrej Zito as he interviews localization experts in a rather casual, yet practical way. Are you tired of boring presentations that only want to sell to you? If you value practicality more than political correctness, this is the podcast for you. Let's make localization fun again!

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English


Episodes
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All About Internationalization - Beat Stauber from Vistatec / Nike #57

11/29/2023
Explore the art and science of internationalization with Beat Stauber, where cultural nuances meet coding precision. Uncover how this intricate process shapes the global reach of software, blending innovation with the essential human touch. Welcome to this episode of The Localization Podcast where you’ll learn about: This is episode 57 of my social practice, also known as The Localization Podcast :) #localization and #translation insight delivered to you by the power of voice, this time with Beat Stauber from Vistatec / Nike. If you want to see our beautiful talking heads, head to Youtube: https://youtu.be/h65zm_gWm4s

Duration:01:44:36

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Inside Game Localization Testing - Maria Lee From Terra Localizations #56

10/25/2023
Unlock the mysteries of game localization testing. Dive deep with Maria Lee from Terra Localizations as she unravels her journey from a passionate gamer to an expert LQA specialist, mainly focusing on video games. Welcome to this episode of The Localization Podcast where you’ll gain insights on: This is episode 56 of my social practice, also known as The Localization Podcast :) #localization and #translation insight delivered to you by the power of voice, this time with Maria Lee from Terra Localizations. If you want to see our beautiful talking heads, head to Youtube: https://youtu.be/HmXRl3AMeks

Duration:01:56:26

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How I Started Tradulingua w/ Patrick Martinez #6

9/27/2023
Curious about the path to building a thriving translation company? Dive into the backstage narrative of Tradulingua in this interview with its co-founder, Patrick Martinez. Welcome to a new episode of our series "How I Started", where we focus on founders of different localization businesses. In this episode, learn from Patrick about: If you want to see our beautiful talking heads, head to YouTube: https://youtu.be/pZ9AAeL7ZH4 Thanks for listening!

Duration:01:46:20

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How What3Words Does Localization - Jamie Brown #55

8/30/2023
Dive deep into the unique world of what3words and their approach to localization in this captivating interview with Jamie Brown. Welcome to this episode of The Localization Podcast where you’ll learn about the following: This is episode 55 of my social practice, also known as The Localization Podcast :) #localization and #translation insight delivered to you by the power of voice, this time with Jamie Brown. If you want to see our beautiful talking heads, head to Youtube: https://youtu.be/zByrZvTYTqg

Duration:01:27:34

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How I Started Ampere Translations w/ Paola Manca #5

8/2/2023
Ever wondered what it takes to launch a successful translation company? Learn the behind-the-scenes story of Ampere Translations in this interview with its founder - Paola Manca. Welcome to a new episode of our series "How I Started", where we will focus on founders of different localization businesses. In this episode, Paola unravels her journey: If you want to see our beautiful talking heads, head to Youtube: https://youtu.be/tSGbf-9lW7U Thanks for listening!

Duration:01:39:48

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Operations Management In Localization - Yann Le Boulch #54

7/5/2023
What is operations management all about? We talked to Yann Le Boulch about the intricacies of managing ops in localization. Welcome to this episode of The Localization Podcast where you’ll learn about the following: This is episode 54 of my social practice, also known as The Localization Podcast :) #localization and #translation insight delivered to you by the power of voice, this time with Yann Le Boulch. If you want to see our beautiful talking heads, head to Youtube: https://youtu.be/Cuc_iWyMrek

Duration:01:35:20

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How We Started LexiQA w/ Yannis Evangelou & Vassilis Korkas #4

6/7/2023
LexiQA currently supports 150 locales. They started with four. What was the journey from 4 to 150 locales? Find out in this interview with 2 out of 3 co-founders of LexiQA - Yannis Evangelou and Vassilis Korkas. Welcome to a new episode of our series "How I Started", where we will focus on founders of different localization businesses. In this episode, join us as Vassilis and Yannis share about: If you want to see our beautiful talking heads, head to Youtube: https://youtu.be/QW08zapAk4w Thanks for listening!

Duration:02:53:37

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Do You Need To Tick All Boxes For A Localization Job?

5/31/2023
Do you hesitate before hitting Apply for localization jobs? Wondering if you're good enough? πŸ˜“ Our 6 hiring managers - Beat, Camila, Ilan, Olga, Senem, and Vera - will clarify whether you need to tick every box in the job requirement list or not. In this episode, we delve into the insights and practical tips about job requirements shared by our panel of hiring managers from both buyer and vendor sides of the localization world. Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YeA9qGlYIJg

Duration:00:09:35

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Discovering SEO Translation - Teresa Sousa From TAGS #53

5/10/2023
Unlock the full potential of your SEO translation services. Teresa from TAGS - Language Solutions teaches us that leaving your 9 to 5 job and becoming a successful freelancer is possible. Welcome to this episode of The Localization Podcast where you’ll learn about the following: This is episode 53 of my social practice, also known as The Localization Podcast :) #localization and #translation insight delivered to you by the power of voice, this time with Teresa Sousa from TAGS. If you want to see our beautiful talking heads, head to Youtube: https://youtu.be/ASKSx-ZhcaM

Duration:01:28:10

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How To Kickstart Your Localization Career: Tips From 6 Hiring Managers

4/26/2023
Are you ready to kickstart your localization career? 🌟 Get tips from 6 hiring managers - Beat, Camila, Ilan, Olga, Senem, and Vera - and boost your chances of landing your first job in the industry! In this episode, we delve into the insights and practical tips about getting into localization shared by our panel of hiring managers from both buyer and vendor sides of the localization world. Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DGK0_mgHweY

Duration:00:11:58

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How I Started Transcend Translation w/ Cyle Adair #3

4/12/2023
Business is important, but remember that it is not the only thing in life! With this mindset, Cyle found the balance he wanted between work, family, and friendship. Learn about the journey and life experiences of Cyle Adair, founder of Transcend Translation. Welcome to a new episode of our series "How I Started", where we will focus on founders of different localization businesses. In this episode, join us as Cyle shares: If you want to see our beautiful talking heads, head to Youtube: https://youtu.be/zV8m3_wOrf8 Thanks for listening!

Duration:02:04:18

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How I Started Kobalt w/ Ricard Sierra #2

12/7/2022
How far do you want to take your business? Kobalt has already achieved success, and now they seek to be among the top five companies in their market. Learn the story behind this Spain-based LSP in this interview with its founder β€” Ricard Sierra. Welcome to a new episode of our series "How I Started", where we will focus on founders of different localization businesses. In this episode, Ricard tells us his story: πŸ”΄ If you want to see how we look like, watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/OVGw6qntpDM πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“ Learn localization with our online courses ➑️ https://LocalizationAcademy.com

Duration:01:56:00

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A Look Into Localization Testing - Nicolas Gerard From Symbio #52

11/9/2022
Localization testing gives companies the ability to correctly adjust their products to the regions they are aimed at, but not enough businesses give it the value that it deserves. Let's take a look into localization testing with Nicolas Gerard from Symbio. Welcome to this episode of The Localization Podcast where you’ll learn about the following: This is episode 52 of my social practice, also known as The Localization Podcast :) #localization and #translation insight delivered to you by the power of voice, this time with Nicolas Gerard from Symbio. If you want to see our beautiful talking heads, head to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbvk-mCAGr4

Duration:01:22:09

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How I Started Creative Words w/ Diego Cresceri #1

10/11/2022
Does β€œFake it till you make it” work? It certainly did for Creative Words. Learn the story behind the successful Italian LSP in this interview with its founder β€” Diego Cresceri. Welcome to our new series called "How I Started", where we will focus on founders of different localization businesses. In this episode, Diego tells us his story: πŸ”΄ If you want to see how we look like, watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZhlQ4PVesU πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“ Learn localization with our online courses ➑️ https://LocalizationAcademy.com Thank you for listening and enjoy! :)

Duration:00:49:23

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Localization News: Multilingual Emails, Translation Keys, Infographics #13

8/26/2022
Hi, frens! Here's another solo episode of Localization News where I practice my reading skills. The articles covered in this one: Sources: Thank you for listening and enjoy :)

Duration:00:26:31

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Localization News: E-Commerce Guide, Taglines & Slogans, Cost Of Localization #12

8/19/2022
Hi, frens! Here's another solo episode of Localization News where I practice my reading skills. The articles covered in this one: Sources: Thank you for listening and enjoy :)

Duration:00:47:18

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Localization News: Transliteration, Cloud-Based TMS, How To Be Inclusive #11

8/11/2022
Hi, frens! Here's another solo episode of Localization News where I practice my reading skills. The articles covered in this one: Sources: Thank you for listening and enjoy :)

Duration:00:33:56

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Localization News: Translation APIs, Text Expansion and Contraction #10

8/4/2022
Hello, frens! Here's another solo episode of Localization News where I practice my reading skills. The articles covered in this one: Sources: Thank you for listening and enjoy :)

Duration:00:53:25

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Localization News: Blockchain In L10N, Translation Methods, WordPress Tips #9

7/26/2022
Hello, frens! I'm back with another solo episode of Localization News where I practice my reading skills. The articles covered in this one: Sources: Thank you for listening and enjoy :)

Duration:00:38:35

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Localization News: Machine Translation Risks, Canadian French vs French #8

7/21/2022
Hi all! This is a low-key solo episode of Localization News because I just felt like recording something. The articles covered in this one: Sources: Thank you for listening and enjoy :)

Duration:00:29:27