Rough Translation

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Rating
4.8
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7306 reviews
This podcast has
102 episodes
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No
Date created
2017/08/04
Average duration
27 min.
Release period
24 days

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How are the things we're talking about being talked about somewhere else in the world? Gregory Warner tells stories that follow familiar conversations into unfamiliar territory. At a time when the world seems small but it's as hard as ever to escape our echo chambers, Rough Translation takes you places.

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Rough Translation New Years Message
2023/12/27
As we head toward a new year, former Rough Translation host Gregory Warner reflects on "goal disengagement" — letting go of past goals, rather than coming up with New Year resolutions. He recommends three of his favorite episodes aligned with this theme for Rough Translation fans and new listeners. Episodes are in the show notes below. And we encourage you to visit our archives with some timeless Rough Translation gems.When Failure is a 4-Letter Word: https://www.npr.org/2019/07/05/738963753/when-failure-is-a-four-letter-wordWar Poems: https://www.npr.org/2018/07/02/625501009/war-poemsAmerican Surrogate: https://www.npr.org/2017/10/17/547332434/american-surrogateDiscover Rough Translation's archive of timeless episodes here: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510324/rough-translation
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Hold the Sitar: The Making of the Love Commandos Theme Song
2023/08/30
In this bonus episode of Love Commandos, Gregory Warner interviews musician John Ellis, who composed Rough Translation's original theme music in 2017, and songwriters Amira Gill and VASU, who jointly created the new theme song for Love Commandos. They discuss their musical processes, and how they incorporate stories into their music. Love Commandos will be releasing more bonus episodes like this one over the next few weeks, where the team will continue to take listeners behind the scenes of the show and continue exploring the themes of love and marriage in modern India. To access those episodes, sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded.
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Calling It Quits
2023/08/23
In Episode 5 of Love Commandos, couples seeking to shut down the Love Commandos' shelter band together for a risky plan. Want to hear bonus episodes of Love Commandos? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. Subscribe to host Gregory Warner's Rough Transition substack newsletter.
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Forever Yours
2023/08/16
On Episode 4 of Love Commandos, couples in the shelter feel pressured to stay indefinitely. We try to figure out why. Want to hear episodes of Love Commandos a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. Subscribe to host Gregory Warner's Rough Transition substack newsletter.
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The Honeymoon
2023/08/09
On Episode 3 of Love Commandos, stories of life inside the Love Commandos shelter begin to diverge as co-founder Sanjoy Sachdev shows a different side.Want to hear episodes of Love Commandos a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. And subscribe to host Gregory Warner's Rough Transition Substack.
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After The Wedding
2023/08/02
On episode 2 of Love Commandos, an inter-caste couple in India hits a breaking point. They make one last-ditch phone call to try to stay together. Want to hear episodes of Love Commandos a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. Subscribe to host Gregory Warner's Rough Transition newsletter on Substack.
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The Vow
2023/07/26
When falling in love can mean risking your life, the Love Commandos in India will protect you. But at what cost? This is episode 1 of our series Love Commandos. Want to hear episodes of Love Commandos a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. And follow host Gregory Warner on Substack here.
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New Season: Love Commandos. Starting Wednesday, July 26th.
2023/07/21
They seemed like superheroes. In a country where arranged marriage is the norm, the Love Commandos promise to protect love couples and help them marry. But is this a group of protectors in the way they promise to be?
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When We Talk About Love Stories
2023/07/12
We leap into the gap between love stories and real life. And hear a sneak peek of Rough Translation's newest season! Subscribe here to Gregory's substack.
Fan Favorites: How to Speak Bad English
2023/05/10
Gregory talks "inside baseball" of American English. And we revisit an episode that sparked a lot of conversation among listeners in 2021–about the global pursuit of "good English" and what it takes to change the multi-billion dollar industry built around it.Write to us at roughtranslation@npr.org and follow Gregory's Substack.Read more at NPR's global health and development blog, Goats and Soda.Tower Of Babble: Nonnative Speakers Navigate The World Of 'Good' And 'Bad' EnglishPrepone That! Your Accent Is Funny! Readers Share Their ESL Stories
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Fan Favorites: Dream Boy and the Poison Fans
2023/04/26
The unlikely places that fandom can take us, and how to know when we've gone too far. This week, we revisit an episode from 2020. And don't forget to subscribe to Gregory's Substack.
Fan Favorites: Anna in Somalia
2023/04/12
Gregory tells a story about his first job out of college. And we revisit an episode from 2017. Also, what's your favorite Rough Translation episode? Let us know.

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4.8 out of 5
7306 reviews
LifeWithRudy 2023/12/07
Listen to Hotel Corona from 5/13/2020
Please listen to the beautiful story. This should be made into a movie!
DostDevil 2023/12/05
Great archive
So many interesting stories in here! I actually don’t really like the Love Commandos reporting, so I would recommend people skip it and start with one...
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eb ramírez 2023/10/31
Don’t leave us!
I have enjoyed every one of your episodes. Wish you the best!
Mashimaboo 2023/10/28
No I can’t believe it’s over. We need podcast like this more than ever NOW
I looooooove this podcast so much! I found it recently and have been listening to all old episodes. We need podcast like this more than ever NOW
KTravelBug 2023/09/16
Love Rough Translation
I love rough translation and always share it with friends. Its Our go-to podcast to listen to on on road trips. Many episodes have been listened to mu...
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anglei 2023/08/26
Love Commandos
The series in Love Commandos was brilliant. I enjoy rough translation, but this was another level. Excellent 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Chrsiti M 2023/08/28
A NGOs kid i absolutely love this!!!
Such great work and execution by the host and all the participants!! I grew up as an NGO in UA and haven’t been “home” in almost 18 years and haven’t...
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Sexy no jitsu 2023/08/10
Deeply enlightening
I hate that it took me this long to find and get into rough translation only to find out that it’s ending. Such insightful and thoughtful reporting th...
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JJ_Lemieux 2023/08/09
My favorite podcast
This show just keeps on doing what it does: amazing topics with amazing production.
B C V 2023/07/26
Most interesting show on the air
This show never ceases to be compelling.
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