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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Reviews
Austinnorton
4 out of 5 stars
Abortion Pill Episode Missed the Mark
I typically like the show, good quality stories in a well packaged audio format but what was that abortion pill episode?? 40 minutes of suspense for what? A donation that went fine. I get that you wanted to add suspense but I waited for the other shoe to drop the entire time and it was just …….yeah everything went fine. Disappointed 👎🏻
SweepingBeautyHawaii
5 out of 5 stars
I love this podcast
I love the tone, the voices, the music, the editing is amazing to me. I’m grateful for the people who share their experiences with us also !!
Cobaltblueprusm
5 out of 5 stars
In Awe!
I have been listening to this podcast for sometime now, though the “Stuck@Work” episode really moved me. This subject has been something I’ve been reflecting for quite a bit and the story of the Portuguese journalist and her father just stroke a number of chords. Please continue with that series on work culture and the great content! Thank you.
Zephyrus13
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent podcast
Really a wonderful podcast that brings incredible perspectives from around the world
Radhast
5 out of 5 stars
See the world , while you do dishes
I would listen to this podcast everyday if there were enough episodes.
AL in MN
5 out of 5 stars
My very favorite podcast
If I could listen to only one podcast, this would be it. I love hearing stories from around the world, I love Gregory Warner’s gentle, informed approach, and I love being surprised and gaining new insights.
Maekar_I
3 out of 5 stars
Earlier ep. are better
The earlier episodes were great! They really sucked you in. These newer episode though, it’s like they’re trying to be real artsy or something. They’re focusing too much on their new “style” and not enough on the actual stories. I had to unfollow because it was too distracting for me. Definitely check out the first couple seasons though if you’re new to the show. They are amazing!
11Leonora1
5 out of 5 stars
Moving and eye-opening
Give it a listen to better understand the world!
lively Liver
5 out of 5 stars
Surprises!
Ranging the world in my home with new thoughts and ways of relating. Love this work.
PJCofDenver
1 out of 5 stars
Very One Sided
This Podcast leans far left and does not tell the whole story.
FieldingQuestions
5 out of 5 stars
Consistently engaging and surprising!
Rough Translation is the podcast I look forward to listening to the most. It is unique amongst all the podcasts I know for its ability to start with one premise, based in the United States, then highlight a contrasting approach to the same situation situation in another culture, and then turn the resultant expectations inside out. If you don’t know what that means and are interested, I highly recommend you give this marvelous podcast a try. In exposing underlying contradictions and ironies, an unparalleled depth of insight is presented. This progression of accounts showcases the complexity of everything. Everything.
Cait L Philly
5 out of 5 stars
An authentic and engaging listen
This is my favorite podcast. The stories and subjects are authentic and real and emotional without feeling corny or over the top. Each topic is so interesting and you really learn something, but you don’t notice because you are completely engaged the whole episode. Such genuine humanity comes through that I usually tear up one or twice while listening. Can’t recommend enough.
miss cgh
4 out of 5 stars
Always interesting!
The variety of topics is impressive- don’t skip this one!
hshsve
5 out of 5 stars
War Poems Revisited
Not sure how I missed this episode before, but so grateful to have caught the update. -Thank you-
Santa fe Jack
5 out of 5 stars
Getting Better
“Om in India” and “Refugee Dating Coach” were very relatable like a book you can’t put down. This is the first time I’ve felt it with this podcast but I had unsubscribed due to “fear of death by sheer boredom” a few years back but I’m definitely on the fence and staring in the window —— and I have to say I like the view.
West County cook
5 out of 5 stars
A favorite podcast
I love the variety of stories. All of them let me “see” into other worlds and other lives. I miss this podcast when there are no new episodes.
AFG Vet
1 out of 5 stars
Terrible Depiction of Vets
NPR really missed the mark with Home/Front. I don’t understand why they chose to highlight this one abusive, miserable vet rather than someone more representative of the majority of veterans. In an attempt to “bridge the Civil-Military divide,” this series portrays veterans as a dangerous burden to society. The vast majority of veterans are hard working, skilled, respectable citizens who volunteered to protect and serve their country. For many listeners, this may be the only deeper look at veterans assimilating back into the civilian world. Unfortunately, it paints a distorted and violent caricature of veterans using one outlying example.
RupertTheEraserPig
5 out of 5 stars
Yes!!
I love this thing and all of the episodes are so interesting!! It shows me what other people think and I love it!
LawSchoolDude
2 out of 5 stars
Did not achieve what it set out to do
I feel that the Home/Front series did not achieve what it set out to do. The Civilian Military divide seemed to be ancillary not the main point of the stories. The first episode indicated to me that this was a series about the difficulty integrating military/veterans into civilian areas and to tell stories about what most veterans go through. Then then proceed to spend half their time of the series of a wounded veteran and his struggles with PTSD. His story was tragic but most of it, in my opinion, had nothing to do with the divide. Additionally, I feel the podcast did itself a disservice by focusing on him so much. To me they are perpetuating the stereotype of the wonder and mentally unbalanced combat veterans. His experience is not the more common experience, but by spending 3 out of the 6 episodes not the opener about him, it would indicate to a person who doesn’t know a veteran/military member that this is who we all are (I am an Iraq War veteran). The episode about the development of the refueling program was a bit closer as it talked the difficulty a Silicon Valley startup had in selling to the military. But it was one-sided and only presented the military as a bureaucratic nightmare it is to try to work for the military. It did not offer any reason why it is or has become that way. The last two episodes about Marla were interesting, but again, they left out how she was able to bridge this divide. Merely that she did. It was more conclusory than explanatory.
Biscuit Sch
3 out of 5 stars
Home/Front
Overall, this podcast has been hit or miss for me. There are some episodes I have more interest in than others. I’m a civilian with extensive experience with the military. While I can’t question the individual experiences of the people interviewed (obviously!), some of the things they say are just factually incorrect. Alicia in particular. It would be great if someone fact checked her, even after the fact, just like journalists do with other information that is put out there.
CorySC
1 out of 5 stars
Home/Front’s Perspective: Abuse is Maybe Justified
As someone who’s done work with sexual and intimate partner violence and the spouse of a military member, I found the Matt and Alicia storyline to be told in a very concerning way. It doesn’t seem they consulted a domestic violence expert during the project and didn’t contextualize Matt and Alicia’s relationship in a domestic violence sense (violence is frequently related to control, it frequently escalates, it can be deadly to civilian women, choking someone to death is particularly correlated with future violence). Staying in an abusive relationship with a veteran was portrayed as a harrowing sacrifice for one’s country, rather than also the result of a culture that excuses violence as well as specific aspects of intimate parter violence. Additionally, the way the military apparatus and individual military members both minimize and excuse sexual violence wasn’t explored. Domestic violence in the military is a known issue, the minimization of which has taken people’s lives. This arc in general treated the problem of domestic violence among military spouses as a problem of inadequate support and a society that doesn’t understand the sacrifices related to being a military spouse. While this may be the case, the separation of military vs non-military spouses experiencing abuse is a false dichotomy that further isolates military spouses experiencing abuse. This is especially concerning as isolation is a key factor in intimate parter violence. Tl;dr : Home/Front (1) has the bias of taking at face value military member’s portrayals fo the civilian military divide and (2) perpetuates (and doesn’t challenge) myths that encourage military spouses experiencing abuse to stay in relationships
Happy TJ's Shopper
5 out of 5 stars
Home/Front
I’m one of the many Americans who don’t personally know anyone in the military. This podcast helps to fill in some of the gaps in my understanding of what it’s like to wear a military uniform. Spectacular listening!
Joy leak
5 out of 5 stars
Home/Front
Love this show and your previous shows!
Kermit-k
2 out of 5 stars
Home/Front
Unfortunately this has been going on too long and now I’m starting to loose interest I. What used to be an amazing and incredible show
EJoe52
5 out of 5 stars
Translating Human Experiences
This podcast makes the experiences of people from different cultures (in the US or abroad) accessible and compelling. Keep up the great work, RT team!
Only recipe collection I need
5 out of 5 stars
Home/Front: Battle Borne an absolute balm
I am a civilian who hasn’t known anyone in the military very closely but this episode was so healing for me. I was raised by a parent suffering with mental health, including Bipolar Disorder, and there are very few stories out there that speak directly to the pain and trials of the caretaking family. It’s amazing how many parallels there are, and I really needed this. I hope to see more stories like this because feeling abandoned by any official/government/professional help—and therefore the crushing responsibility of feeling like the only person in the world who can and will help—is a key component in what makes this so hard, especially when it is an abusive relationship. I want any veterans and families of veterans to know that this isolated forced martyrdom isn’t endemic to military families, but a common theme in the experiences of disabled abusers and abused caretakers all around the US. I’m angry that the VA and American culture at large talk big talk about taking care of veterans and still don’t help, but with my experiences, I’m not surprised at all. I hope to see a shift in our society’s care for veterans struggling with mental health and their families. Maybe it will usher in help for civilians too. But I won’t be holding my breath. Thank you for telling this story. It made me feel less alone and it brings attention to a kind of pain that rarely feels understood. Sometimes hearing that another person has survived that same tragic catch 22 is all the help you can get.
dhdheuduf
5 out of 5 stars
Immersive storytelling
Deep dive storytelling, thoroughly engaging. RT writers draw upon personal histories of those whose lives and lived experiences are at the heart of the stories. These are intimate conversations about complex experiences. It is often messy, of course, and there are rarely perfect endings. Lucky for me I’ve learned by listening to more than a few episodes of “Rough Translations” that sharing deeply in the stories of others can help me come to terms with the imperfect endings in my life.
biancam3773
5 out of 5 stars
Love this show!!
Listening to rough translation is a great way to feel connected to people around the globe in times when it’s not so easy to get out there and experience the world for yourself. Keep up the great work!!
armchairargonaut
1 out of 5 stars
Grateful
Begin with the local issues
shakeeli
5 out of 5 stars
EMBODIMENT of TBI
Episode 2 is Powerful! The mental effect we suffer is difficult to imagine let alone create. As loaded as it is a TBI can be embodied through Matt’s Combat amputations...I have immense internal damage from my TBI. That has a negative effect on me. It is reassuring and helpful to hear another’s TBI story.
peaceloveandrockets
1 out of 5 stars
War Pigs
So we’re supposed to feel sorry for this guy who chose to join a genocide? What is the average payout per capita for our service members? How much does that less than one percent of our society cost the rest of us? How much have we wasted as a country on unlimited and un-winnable wars? Seriously looking forward to hearing from the 99% of citizens who actually WORK here in THIS country to ensure a more productive (as opposed to the DESTRUCTIVE strategies of all military) future. Though my dad served and urged me to join, I have forever held the notion that the privilege to which our military pretends and is given license is completely unwarranted. Military discounts should be outlawed! Our collective obsession with viewing violence from a distance must stop. The dehumanization and train wreck voyeurism of others needs to be called out. Our military and the media’s depiction of our unique villainous prowess is the point of the spear. No more lionizing the murderers. There was probably a point in time when we sent our young men off partially to purge our societies of the most reckless. The returning veterans had credibility once upon a time. Our dominance and national media driven regret at the death of even one of our own has now negated that potential benefit. Now the sacrificial lambs, the cannon fodder, those our leaders deemed expendable come back irreparably damaged as a burden on our progress as a society - programmed to kill and incapable of integration in the non-violent society we profess to desire. This podcast does have the potential to allow that one percent to hear why their particular social station does not make them special nor better than those of us who choose to serve our country productively. Seeing all the veterans return and buy new mustangs and camaros is sickening to those of us who work. It’s just another glaring example of the waste our armed forces exemplify. Want to narrow the “civ/mil gap?” Stop giving special perks to idiots. There are “civilian” jobs more dangerous than military - choosing to put your life in danger doesn’t obligate anyone to privilege. We have been involved in unnecessary war for more than two decades now. Anyone who chose to join with that knowledge deserves no special consideration. Their “service” of our oligarchy should, in fact, be questioned at the highest levels. See: Black Sabbath War Pigs
Poo00oo00oop
3 out of 5 stars
Homefront series feels out of place
I was a fan of earlier seasons with a more international bent. This new season about the military feels out of place and I have to admit that the initial episode really put me off the podcast. The civ/military divide may be a real thing but that episode presented it as a problem with the civilian population as the one at fault. No matter the hardships our active military personnel and veterans may face they are hardly a marginalized group in this country and I was a little disgusted to hear it being framed in this way. I’m going to listen to a few more of these episodes with an open mind but I’ll have to unsubscribe if the others continue in the same vein.
shan739
1 out of 5 stars
🙄 But who will think of the poor US troops 🙄
Now the most pandered to group of people in the country have even more people worrying about their feelings. No facts about US imperialism, just therapy vibes.
prok0
1 out of 5 stars
Military worship
NPR has a “conversation” and “understanding each other” fetish. Why don’t you make veterans understand the people whose families they’ve killed and the countries they’ve helped plunder?
Sarene R
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Thanks for taking me around the world!! When travel seems a bit scary, the show feeds my wanderlust! Thanks again, Sarene
Pnutchuck
5 out of 5 stars
Vets and their benefits ie home/front
I served during Desert Storm, Bush Sr let us take early outs afterwards cause he cut the military. I never knew that I was still eligible for benefits until a vet friend urged me to go during Covid to ensure a vaccination space. When I talked with a counselor, I learned that MANY vets from my generation struggle with knowing what they are still guaranteed. Especially women and especially homeless vets have been left behind. A lot of us won’t even talk about having served cause our stint in the war was short. I continued to serve another 7 yrs in reserves after Desert Shield.
pearBB8
1 out of 5 stars
Lost a listener
I felt a special connection to this podcast coming from an immigrant family. The Jane Austen story and COVID told through WeChat are episodes I shared with family and friends around the world. It’s painful to hear it slip into American military apologia when I thought the show tried to see outside US hegemony.
cancer03sun
1 out of 5 stars
US military washing
Is this a joke? A problem is that people outside the military don’t understand it? NPR is addicted to both sides bologna. The problem is what the US military does spinning up endless wars that destroy countries and kill millions of people, not that Americans who don’t serve don’t understand it. Unsubscribe!
FarahInFlorida
5 out of 5 stars
War Poems Revisited
Thank you for this amazing piece- how did I miss this in 2018? I wished I could give it a thousand likes
JamdownG
5 out of 5 stars
Late To The Party!
How am I only just discovering this podcast?It’s so well done and told from a global perspective. I love everything about it! I’m now subscribed and very happy I have multiple episodes to catch up on.
yiotounikou
5 out of 5 stars
Not enough available stars
I would give it 100 stars if it let me.
T87;
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Podcast
Thank you for the amazing work you do with this podcast!
sma098
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent podcast!
AMAZING. Wonderfully curated stories with perspectives that are often ignored. Thank you for the great work!
AHBBDDHD
5 out of 5 stars
Love Every Episode
Thank you for producing this amazing show. I can imagine it’s a lot of hard work for every single episode. The show speaks for itself.
NNezvanova
1 out of 5 stars
No Content Warning episode 6 2021
Episode 6 has the audio of a man who is preparing to attempt suicide, with people screaming for him to stop in the background. It’s shocking and shows no regard for the safety of its listeners. That any podcast would include this audio so casually and with zero content warning language in the notes of in the show is totally indecent. I hope the creators will have more respect for their listeners and their safety in the future.
SDSSTL
2 out of 5 stars
Unsubscribing (R.O. Kwon)
Have listened for years. It’s easy to stay subscribed to a podcast that only comes out every two weeks, but you finally lost me at the R.O. Kwon interview on March 26. Ugh...Get a grip, NPR.
Lavieafond
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast!
I absolutely love this podcast! I'm American and lived abroad, in France, for 13 years of my life four distinct times over the last 35 years. I love explorations of intercultural questions, and consider myself a global citizen. These stories are compelling every single episode and really make me feel my intercultural self, despite the isolation of Covid. Of course I was listening before Covid times too, and love Gregory Warner's international perspective on life. Thank you for your interesting stories and deep dives into other cultures!
hazelbnr
5 out of 5 stars
Keeps getting better
Thank you for this gift of having the opportunity to hear the voices of people I do not personally know, from some of the places I have not yet been, or may not visit.
Sandros568
5 out of 5 stars
We (Still) Don’t Say That
I heard this episode when it first released in 2019. Today, I am so glad that it was revisited for such a relevant moment. As a francophile in the U.S, I’ve been asking a lot of questions about France’s own race relations and acknowledgment of Black Lives Matter. The episode “We (Still) Don’t Say That” with Ngofeen Mputubwele was an eye-opener. Thank you!
bonegal09
5 out of 5 stars
Thank You
I am new to podcasts (better late than never right?) and I just want to say how much I appreciate this show. I’ve been listening to the unboxing episodes and I have finally feel seen. It feels so good to hear about other people’s stories about their experiences with their identity. Thank you for this amazing content.
Jojo1212.
5 out of 5 stars
Known
I have never heard something that made me feel so known. I cried listening to the latest episode because it was like someone, for the first time in a long time, understood my story.
Cassendyy
2 out of 5 stars
This is petty but...
I listen to a lot of npr podcasts and recently they’ve been playing ads for this one and I can’t emphasize enough how annoying they are. The woman saying in the most monotone voice possible ‘finally someone else’ is like nails on a chalkboard. She sounds like an eighth grader forced to read in front of the class. You’re better than this npr. Get a new ad and I’ll change the review
Treestump11
5 out of 5 stars
Radical Rudeness
What an insightful story listening to the episode on a woman activist in Uganda. I felt excitement at first but sadness by the end as we discover the transformation of this woman’s story.
isafujikawa
1 out of 5 stars
I love your podcast but
This episode was bad
Kiki_Tangalangalang
5 out of 5 stars
I Would Love to See Hotel Corona as a Movie!
Have you thought of NPR movie studios? I would love to see Hotel Corona as a movie!
Davie "G"
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent window to the world
As someone who recently moved from a very international city to a much more provincial place, it is so refreshing to listen to stories about things that always reminded me of what we all have in common, no matter where we’re from. Thanks, Gregory and team, for your great stories and storytelling.
aivilo159
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
My favorite podcast ever!
Mother for a Better World
5 out of 5 stars
Yes, it hits close to home
Rough Translation had introduced me to people and places I wouldn’t meet anywhere else. And these far away places definitely hit close to home, inviting reflections on my country and my community.
CamiPino
5 out of 5 stars
A beautifully curated non fiction audio story time
This podcast is a thoughtful selection of topics, places and raw stories that you will not discover otherwise. Amazing work done by the team
cour10eygrace
5 out of 5 stars
Obsessed with this show
Always so excited when a new episode drops
Nawara7997
5 out of 5 stars
A wonderfully human, enthralling program
I am obsessed with Rough Translation. It is a beautifully produced, intriguing program that investigates broad social issues through profoundly human experiences and stories. The insights are so fresh and new, I am always left feeling so much richer in thought after listening to a podcast. Rough translation curates a balanced blend of both serious and light-hearted programming that explores all facets of human experience: from science to linguistics to anthropology to conflict. It is an absolutely delightful companion to my daily listening. I am absolutely hooked!
Freedomgcam
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent show
Update: Please do a show about Antifa and BLM in America. Your show did a show about White Supremacy, I would like your unbiased point of view about these 2 groups, one considered a Terrorist group (Antifa) and what Americans can expect from these 2 groups in the next 4 years. ————————————————————————— I remember the first time I heard Gregory Warner in a report for Radiolab. It was the episode for the Afghan Elvis. When I heard him talking and telling the story I New right away that he was a great story teller and that I would like to hear more from him. I am very excited about Rough Translation. It is very interesting to see how the same piece of information can be perceived completely different by someone else in others part of the world. I would love to see a show that shows how you do not have to leave the USA to see the same thing. Meaning a Rough Translation show between regions of the USA. I think that would be interesting too. Good luck on the podcast. I have enjoyed them very much so far!
thsbsnn
2 out of 5 stars
Replay Old Episodes
Stop replaying old episodes. It’s pretty annoying to think “haven’t I heard this before” for ten minutes. And then digging to find out... yea. I have heard this before
bleugirl3
5 out of 5 stars
Well Done, Interesting & Informative
This podcast is one of the best that I have listened to. It is well done, the topics/stories are truly interesting, professionally presented, but not at all stodgy or dry. Unlike some podcasts that have hosts that banter & laugh so much that can make a listener feel as though they are eavesdropping on a conversation between friends instead of listening to a “podcast”. The topics & guests remain the focus. Excellent job, all. Thank you so much.
Forest Link
5 out of 5 stars
one of the best
Really great reporting. Always interesting and sometimes amazing, like last year's "The Search"
Peco Ping Pong
5 out of 5 stars
Really enjoy the international stories and perspectives
Lovely
GregG1098
5 out of 5 stars
Rough translation
What an amazing and insightful podcast. Always great and interesting information from around the world. Love it!
Sagigirl jt
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast
I have been listening to Rough Translation ever since its inception. I love how every episode brings me back to the joy and emotions I get from listening to other people’s stories or learning about someone’s culture during my own travels. I look forward to every episode. During 2020 when I can no longer travel internationally, these stories are like sustenance to me. Please don’t ever stop making this podcast!!
Qwerthu
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Great work! Well produced
ameenakg
5 out of 5 stars
Enthralling
Personal, political, & socially told stories courage with a human touch. Held my interest and curiosity the entire time. Thank you!
The GirlPrince
5 out of 5 stars
Always bringing me to a place I have never been
This show is a constant friend to me on any day that I tune. They bring stories to my ears that I never even knew existed. It offers a bigger concept of the world we have lived in.
T-Spot
5 out of 5 stars
Why I listen
Sometimes I follow the herd and listen Just because,other times I listen as a protest, to make a point, and sometimes to laugh. Unexpectedly I enjoy podcasts that bring tears to my eyes but must be taken in small doses only. I listen to RT because so often it makes these buckets overflow. Not every episode fills all these selfish needs of mine but often two or three.
Where is Waldo
5 out of 5 stars
Engaging story
Very well put together story about Uganda.
Petey Pete 22
5 out of 5 stars
So grateful
Another huge gift from the world of NPR.
Cleooooo
5 out of 5 stars
Love the show!!
The storytelling is so captivating without being too graphic or too emotional. Each episode has just the right tone. Can't stop listening. Thank you!! :)
MörderHase
5 out of 5 stars
More episodes please!
Pride and Prejudice in Pakistan was great.
JackieSimms911
5 out of 5 stars
Interesting and informative
Love this podcast. After I found it, I downloaded EVERY episode.
mk222222222222
5 out of 5 stars
Hooked
I found rough translations through This American Life, which broadcast the Intruders episode in the most recent Personal Recount episode. I started listening to more rough translation episodes and I was hooked. Thank you for bringing me stories from all over the world and showing us that we can connect with cultures we might never encounter. I have to listen on my way to and from work or my day feels incomplete.
jen.y.
5 out of 5 stars
Best podcast around
So entertaining, so enlightening, so mind opening
It's cactus
5 out of 5 stars
I share so many of these
This is probably the most shared podcast of my collections Some make me cry others laugh out loud Thank you!!!
nasi goreng ayam soto
5 out of 5 stars
Like a good discussion with friends that come from a bunch of different countries
One of my favorite podcasts. I love hearing different perspectives from around the world, and this show helps me question assumptions, and consider issues from unique angles. A lot of podcasts with this format can be hit and miss, but I don’t think I’ve ever bailed on an episode of Rough Translation part way through - they are just too interesting!
etherdog
5 out of 5 stars
If it was normal it would not be here
You walk down a path and meet a grue. That is Gregory Warner. Then you are led down another path and that is not yet the story. When the story unfolds your sense of time has been neutralized in a good way.
Gray Cat Listener
5 out of 5 stars
All around, my favorite podcast!
Always interesting and engaging, and brings new perspectives in every episode!
loridays
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
Every episode is so well done. I find myself identified some times, and moved each time. ‘War on poems’ made me feel so intensely. It compelled me to write this review.
cvgee
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent program
Thorough, thoughtful, unique. I appreciate the questions asked and stories sought. Love this podcast!
msxmas88
5 out of 5 stars
Best NPR Podcast, Best Podcast
The premise of this podcast is amazing and the execution is superb. I find the reporting to be even handed, engaging, thought provoking, and often funny!
Yoadan
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing reporting!
Always thoroughly presented. Grasping. Enlightening. Super well presented! Not sufficient shows fast enough!!! Love love love!!
majicomac
5 out of 5 stars
A must listen
Always very well reported. I appreciate his neutrality. So many podcasts are blatantly bending to the left. He allows me to make my own decisions and interpretations. Which as an adult, I should be allowed to formulate my own conclusions
sactown33qwerty
5 out of 5 stars
Probably my favorite NPR podcast
Such incredible stories from around the world that really give insight into other cultures and perspectives. Always fascinating and well told.
katharinepitt
5 out of 5 stars
The best podcast
This is my favorite podcast. It’s consistently fascinating and unexpected, and it helps you learn but also really think about new things. Episodes are a little hit or miss but when they’re good they’re REALLY good. War Poems is the best podcast episode I’ve ever listened to.
klqfirever
5 out of 5 stars
Powerful
This episode gave me a new example of a truly powerful woman. Stella Nyanzi’s story was incredible, thank you for sharing this.
song23r
5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely the best
This is my favorite podcast ever! You get to know obscure stories happened in different parts of the world and learn so much things you would not expected.
theepicdon
5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Analysis
When it comes to information about life outside the US, this is the kind of journalism I’ve been searching for over the years. I respect the fact that their coverage is, in some respects, limited to the perspectives of the people who are willing to offer their perspectives to the corespondents involved. However, on the one hand, the team on any given story does their best to research and include perspectives which are not the focus of the story. On the other hand, I really appreciate the creators’ choice to focus on the specific perspectives they explore.
ggoossnnaapp
5 out of 5 stars
Always thoughtful
I live this show because it makes you think, it makes you make connections and it is NOT about Trump!
Ssezi
5 out of 5 stars
Love the stories covered
Mostly off the beaten path (for me at least), it shows the common humanity in the foreign.
rico d Nuevo México
5 out of 5 stars
the ugandan professor, jailed for insulting the pres
Great episode – the Ugandan woman who was jailed is a skillful rebel, perhaps she bites off more than she should, but what can one do when faced with a repressive anti-woman society – reminds me a bit of Frida Kahlo
HB1231
5 out of 5 stars
Travel internationally during Covid with rough translation
In a time when international travel is made increasingly difficult to achieve, rough translation offers a view into other cultures and people.
miksmi
5 out of 5 stars
Engaging, global storytelling
"Radical Rudeness" tells of Stella Nyanzi, a feminist activist, poet and academic, as she fights corruption in the Ugandan government. She cunningly lobs personal attacks at the president, Yoweri Museveni, with elaborate curses, mockingly erotic poetry on Facebook, and public nakedness in an effort to get under his skin. Worth a listen.
aud is in da house
5 out of 5 stars
Traveling around the world
Especially in these covid19 days I miss traveling. This show almost makes me feel like I am able to go to other countries and cultures. I always learn something and think they tell stories well
Raquelita La Loca
5 out of 5 stars
Definitely worth listening to
My only complaint about this podcast is that it’s biweekly instead of weekly. It definitely brings some of the most interesting stories in the pod-o-sphere!
Rjny
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast
I listen to a lottttt of podcasts, but Rough Translation is my absolute favorite. Its mix of journalism and human interest story telling that connects global characters to universal topics is what makes this podcast special. I’ve listened to “War Poems” from several seasons ago at least 5+ times. Subscribe, you won’t regret it.
AJfuture
5 out of 5 stars
World traveler in love with this show
America born and raised, but have lived in various places abroad most of my adult life. I love the stories from far flung places
ValiPacificNW
5 out of 5 stars
Great storytelling
Gregory Warner and his cast do a fantastic job of researching and telling stories through the voices of many around the world. As they say, love is in the details, and their stitching togteher of all the details of a story with dedicated production creates a fantastic and engaging podcast. Thank you!
megrockstar
5 out of 5 stars
Another of in the “favorites” folder
I’m not really sure how to explain this but it’s always super interesting. Interesting about things you never knew you wanted to know about, and things you did want to know about. You can pick any two episodes and they are very different but both super interesting. I love the tone and how things are told! I never miss an ep...and I’m picky.
vj k71
3 out of 5 stars
Dalit’s
The problem is you have to live in India to understand the situation, in your story you covered one overly eager Dalit guy. Being a Brahmin in India is almost a crime. I am from south and although not a Brahmin from the so called upper class. The Dalit is used In North Indian and is Hindi word I heard it only after coming to USA. Dalits are classified and belong to schedule caste(sc) and/or schedule tribe(st). Combined together sc/st have over 50-55% reservation in everything from universities to government jobs plus all the other minorities like Christians, Muslims and refugees etc etc add upto almost 90% of quota for the college seats and govt jobs. The Brahmin’s and other upper castes have to fight for the available 10% plus if a person who is in the reservation category is extremely smart then he gets the seat out of the regular quota. This is like a reserved handicap spot if you have a handicap tag you can park in regular spot still keeping all the reserved parking for other handicap persons. The reason me and some of my current friends (so called upper class) came to USA because we are not able to get into higher education or get decent jobs even after maintaining equivalent of 3.5-4 gpa. A Dalit can get a very good job even if he has a gpa of 2.0 and takes 5-6 years to complete a 4 year degree. Plus the education is completely free even if a Dalit is from a wealthy family. The reservations don’t stop there it even applies for public sector franchise’s like gas stations etc.. Even if the Dalit is from a well to do family his/her education is completely free. Regarding one more point the guy made about menustrating women not allowed into kitchens it is not the Dalit or other lower caste women working at the Brahmin’s house. Just want to clarify a Brahmin menustrating women wouldn’t enter her own kitchen the men of the house would cook or eat out. The problem is this is all old era like 70’s -80’s when sanitary napkins was not used or not what it is today. The Indian women used old rags during menustration which was not very hygienic. in the modern days of mid 80’s- 90’s when better quality sanitary napkins were available the practice ended now women(girls) use tampons and even swim during periods. The idea of not entering kitchen or temple or pooja room in a house is thing of the past, some very conservative women still don’t go to temples or do pooja during there periods. This is a typical off all women’s not just Brahmin women. Regarding making a dog vegetarian is totally absurd people in India fed what was left over food. In most homes the dog stayed outside the house and again this is all in early days. In our house in Texas we have a dog we feed him the dry dog food which supposedly has meat. we are vegetarian’s by choice so what ever small craps of food our dog gets ends up being vegetarian. For Mindy or Senator Harris it is difficult to comprehend or know all the affects of the caste system staying and growing up in USA. I can assure that because I have a teenager and my friends who have grown up kids who have no clue about the caste system. Just one more point I have never asked anyone there caste yes some last names are obvious you can make out but none of my friends who are Brahmin or other upper castes wear a thread around there neck. It almost feels like some people pull the race card when they are not able to perform.
Eghow
5 out of 5 stars
Great intimate story telling
On a long car trip we’ve enjoyed listening to fascinating “slice of life” stories that are informative and fascinating.
Crystalash
5 out of 5 stars
Finally some real global narratives
It’s rare to have some truly non-American centric journalism spoken from the local POV instead of interpreted from any typical US mindset. Honestly told and spark of humanity.
caersun
5 out of 5 stars
simply fantastic
true global long form journalism
TT2012OH
5 out of 5 stars
Do yourself a favour...
And listen to this. It’s a nuanced view of the world and challenges the perception of life’s small things. The COVID coverage is awesome too.
Charliecatdogbird
5 out of 5 stars
We are not alone
So great to see coverage of foreign countries by US media. There’s not nearly enough interest considering the impact the US has on the world.
Fred the Teacher
5 out of 5 stars
First rate storytelling
Great podcast! First rate storytelling. I often feel refreshed and amazed when I have finished listening to Rough Translation.
zoe eliza
5 out of 5 stars
Great pod
I’m a huge podcast fan and just discovered this pod. When I listen, quarantined in my home, I feel like I can still travel the world through these amazing, interesting, personal stories. Great work!
Psblueskies
5 out of 5 stars
El Hilo - Rough Translation 5 Stars
This a truly amazing story. I followed our hero every exhausting step of the way. Amazing story and riveting story telling
alrightalready673
5 out of 5 stars
My new addiction
I LOVE this show. I’ve gone back to listen to all of the old shows. The skillful storytelling offers an escape so badly needed in the time of COVID.
Hsjsjekem
5 out of 5 stars
The best show
Love this show. This is a show that does good for the world. Thank you! Keep ‘em coming!
KKAH6
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast!
I absolutely love this podcast. I find myself smiling, tearing up, nodding along, and laughing - sometimes all in one episode! Each one is so touching and captures the beauty of humanity. Thank you for this.
frissjan
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome! Gregory Warner is Excellent.
Love this podcast!! The topic is very interesting and the stories are so well done. Gregory Warner is the perfect podcast host, narrator. He speaks well and has just the right amount of caring in his voice. He’s never “judgey” or biased. He just tells the stories with just a touch of heart.
E&E fan
5 out of 5 stars
One of my faves!
I’m a big podcast listener and this is one of my all time favorites! I’ve heard every episode since the beginning. I’m a first generation immigrant to the U.S. and these stories about navigating different cultures and nationalities feel so relevant & real to me. Thank you and please keep it up!
manzafazula
5 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend this supremely empathetic podcast and its view of the world
Loved episode about cocooning during Covid in Ireland!
fussnik
5 out of 5 stars
an open hearted fresh look
I just listened to two episodes: one about sheltering in place in Ireland, and one about Black Pete in the Netherlands. Each was a complete different look at issues we have here. They were presented in an open hearted way, without drama, without anger. I was almost crying as I walked around listening. This is such a valuable program.
Kmccrom
5 out of 5 stars
Enlightening, heartening, Intense
I love the way that Rough Translation takes on cultural topics through such a personal lens. It’s truly intoxicating. Wonderful way to learn and be entertained.
JackieF7474
5 out of 5 stars
Rough Translation
One of my favorite podcasts. Original, lively, always compelling. Great story-telling and craft. Just love it!!
AvivaVancouver
5 out of 5 stars
Addictive
This podcast is so addictive I find myself finding other areas of the house to clean so I can finish an episode.
EKFofCS
5 out of 5 stars
It’s always interesting
Always!
JohnnyVonPop
5 out of 5 stars
A show that makes me feel seen
Rough translation is one of my favorite podcast shows. As someone who was raised at the intersection of two very different cultures, listening to the stories on this show makes me feel like there are others out there who understand my struggles and worldview. Every episode is riveting. Thanks and keep up the great work!
Sacramento Sandra
5 out of 5 stars
One of the best
Rough translation is one of my all time favorite podcasts. The stories are superbly written and very topical. They range from quirky to intense, but always highly interesting. I love Gregory Warner’s voice, which is a huge factor in the podcasts I listen to. Very warm, tonally. When I see a new episode in my podcasts, I know I will experience a slice of life I was not aware of.
uptonandi
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
I absolutely love this podcast. Gregory’s voice is soothing, the stories are engaging, and it teaches me more about the world. Stories like the ones featured on this show help us learn about, understand, and empathize with people who are different from us, all of which become more important each and every day.
ibbebe10
5 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable show
Just wanted to drop a line to say that I enjoy and look forward to each Rough Translations pod! Interesting, informative, well presented, etc., etc. Thank you for advancing knowledge.
Appcritis101
5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful reporting
Possibly the best reporting of any media program or outlet that i know of
e85gal
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful podcast
Love the global view!!!
Sleepy Conscience
5 out of 5 stars
Suggestions for my favorite show
Absolutely adore this show. I’m writing this review because in an episode I recently listened to they said they were looking to hear from the audience about what they want more of. What I love about the show and what I’m looking for more of are stories that give me (an American) insight into the mindset and mentality of nations not my own, the more different from my own culture the better. A great example is the episode with the mother from the American military family living in Japan. That episode was genius and truly enlightening. What I really enjoyed was the descriptions of how the Japanese school system basically singled them out and tested them in ways that an American school system never would. Like how they were told in five different ways not to pack soda. I laughed but it also made me think. A school doing that in America would be considered wildly out of line and prying into things that are none of its business, but yet by the end of the show I actually thought the Japanese way of doing things might be better. Like the way the family leaves Japan and their child is bombarded by letters from his former classmates saying they miss him and asking when he’s coming back and it doesn’t seem like they’re just being polite. It seemed like they genuinely miss him. And how the child missed Japan. That truly blew my mind. That would never, ever in a million years happen in the US. I live in a land where I rarely even know the name of most of the people living next door or across the hallway from me. Most Americans think of that level of community they have in Japan completely impossible as a law of human nature. That’s why it blew my mind. I can’t believe there’s a place on Earth like that and I really think I’d be a lot happier in a society with that kind of harmony. There’s no amount of GDP growth or shareholder value that can replace fraternity and love. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from the whole corona thing it’s that there are serious drawbacks to maximum individualism.
Squeakypeas
5 out of 5 stars
I love Gregory Warner’s voice
The show is amazing. It expands our American perspective to something more international. The episodes are well-thought out and well-edited. But as any serious podcast listener knows, you have to like the host’s voice to enjoy the show. And Gregory Warner has a smooth, gentle, calming voice that I just love. Thanks, NPR, for al of your great reporting!
alana schreibs
5 out of 5 stars
Storytelling magic
Rough Translation is why I love radio journalism. It has given me an ear into distant corners of the world, everywhere from a Jane Austen Society in Pakistan to prison in Somalia. All of the stories, even those that depict situations I could never relate to, have a strong empathetic power that inspires the listener. Rough translation has honestly changed the way I interact with the world around me. I am constantly on the lookout for cultural parallelisms and stories from far away places that hit close to home.
Summer7010
5 out of 5 stars
The kind of podcast everyone should listen to
Hi! I’m a huge fan of journalism in general, especially when it comes to examining cultures throughout the world in order to discuss important issues back in America—which is exactly what this podcast does. I got into it by listening to episodes about French culture, something that’s more familiar to me due to having studied it myself, and ended up really enjoying the show overall, to the point where I’ve listened to and learned from episodes featuring cultures I’d never even thought to look twice at before.
Mimia24
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite podcast
Such an incredible job of taking you deep into real issues here and abroad with some levity. My favorite podcast.
katalina.2.a
5 out of 5 stars
Love!!!!
I truly love the concepts that this podcast brings and it is by far my favorite podcast!!:)
winniee922
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
I listen to a lot of NPR podcasts - this one is by far my favorite!
J. Samo
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast
I wish there was more content out there like this. It puts our perspectives in balance and makes you think about the origin of our beliefs.
Doraliavm
5 out of 5 stars
Loveee
Love your podcast .. Thank you Hotel Corona has changed my perspective on what the world has been going through. The profound changes that were acquired by the guests staying at that Hotel were Like any other..
And5more
5 out of 5 stars
Hotel Corona
Congratulations, this is the first podcast to ever make me cry for joy. I pray that we may all find our “Hotel Corona” in this divided world.
wendolynsthomas
5 out of 5 stars
Profound Podcast
Absolutely LOVE this show-can you make them any quicker?-she said knowing you all are busting your assess already! Thank you so much!!!
BRRIsrael
5 out of 5 stars
Hotel Corona
Hotel Corona was by far your best episode!
ciaocarla1
5 out of 5 stars
Hotel Corona
Great story! The world needs to see examples of how humans can prevail during a crises in spite of and including all of our complexities. Their approach, willingness, and ultimately, their humanity created this positive community during a pandemic. I would love to see a movie based on this story!
Jdueujek
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Rough Translation is one of my favorite podcasts to listen to! Not only are the stories interesting, they’re thoughtful and provide amazing perspective and clear vision of what the world is really like. Gregory is great storyteller and makes every story feel like I was actually there to experience it.
Laurenpodcast
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite podcast
Never disappoints—love rough translation, keep up the amazing stories!
dcrdwrt
5 out of 5 stars
Hotel Corona is especially wonderful
from the Jerusalem hotel receptionist to the Israeli (Orthodox and secular) and Arab guests, quarantined there while they recover from corona.
joallen9221
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
I listen to a lot of podcasts and this is one of my favorites. While riding my bike this morning, I listened to Hotel Corona and was so moved I almost had to pull over due to tears.
Generic Reader
5 out of 5 stars
Journalism Meets Narrative
I just listened to my second episode and how well researched and crafted it is. Equity is granted to multiple perspectives allowing listeners to lean into their own understanding. Very neutral approach and yet so honest. Looking forward to staying this course.
Laura from Mexico/Switzerland
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you
This podcast makes me feel more connected to our world, I needed that. I love how you take one apparently low profile story and connect it to our macro dynamics. Thank you!!
qiuqiujfz
5 out of 5 stars
Love the show in general
But what’s the point of claiming that China is only selling PPE to other countries instead of donating? You don’t think China donated anything to other countries? Do you know in addition to donating, China also sent teams of experienced doctors to assist many countries? This type of false reporting is pathetic trying to fit into the mainstream US view of China. Have to say though this podcast overall has less bias than most other US media 👍
Dabenli
3 out of 5 stars
Nothing New, Still Old Viewpoints
Even if NPR is not Trump’s friend, it’s still an American media. Just don’t expect anything good or even neutral for China. Every country or society has its own strengths and problems, unique or not. However, most American news just focused on the bad side of the supposedly rival countries, especially China. It’s just a way to influence its people. I wouldn’t say it’s a bad podcast, but apparently not that impressive.
solotravelher
5 out of 5 stars
Question/Suggestion
Im a long time listener and fan of the show! I just learned of a friend whose relative passed away and can’t have a service due to social distancing. Someone should look into what different cultures are doing to honor and celebrate those who pass during this pandemic.
Yan1108
1 out of 5 stars
So biased interpretation of China
In the latest episode, Dr. Zhang Wenhong’s comments were interpreted as being “feared”. This is so biased interpretation. Dr. Zhang is regarded by many Chinese people as a professional doctor who has the courage to lead in this crisis. All of his public sayings are coming from his real thoughts. Himself a communist party member, his earlier proposal for communist party members to act first is not coming from grumbling or complaints, but from his courage to sacrifice. His later comments on the positive situation is also based on the real outcome here. He has more than once made it very clear that he can tell nothing but truth. Whoever interpreted any fear from such a hero must be having tremendous fear in themselves. If your episode wants to cover so-called culture in other countries, at least do your homework and study what are common Chinese peoples’ thoughts. Expand your interview coverage. Check more netizens’ comments on Weibo. Don’t just cherry pick those minority voices which can only enhance your prejudice. As a common Shanghainese, I have been listening to different NPR podcasts for many years. This is the first time I feel one of NPR episodes can be so ignorant and arrogant.
Sal Latimer
5 out of 5 stars
Thoughtfully Produced & Engaging
This is such a well produced podcast! I hope to see more stories to come!
poochilau1
5 out of 5 stars
Latest Episode!
Gotta say I love this show and the latest episode got me! So honest and real! Love it
MegR94
5 out of 5 stars
Fun and interesting stories from around the globe
I. Love. This. Show!! There’s something for everyone. My favorite episode is definitely War Poems, followed by The Search (parts 1 and 2) and The Apology Broker. Listen now!
Madmaxch
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent - just not frequent enough!
Please make more. They’re great!
olivejuice678
5 out of 5 stars
Come back soon!
This is one of my favorite podcasts of all time. By far. Your storytelling is impeccable. Thank you for what you and your team do, this podcast has helped me to think globally and realize every day that the US’s issues do not exist in a vacuum. I swear I’ve been checking every week or so for a new episode!
Antonkp
5 out of 5 stars
Unbelievable
RT immediately earned a spot among my podcast elites. Every episode is emotional and educational in a way that is hard to explain. I've really only had education like this while travelling in person, meeting people, and seeing places which have changed my life. The RT team manages to bring the people and events they cover to me through the podcast so well that I think it almost reaches that in-person experience. Thank you for all of your tireless, compassionate work!
The Blue Bubble
5 out of 5 stars
Just found this podcast
Immediately sought out the previous episodes and I’ve been binge-listening. Thank you for the terrific storytelling that brings a lovely variety of humans into my life.
Rio senior student
5 out of 5 stars
Incredible
This is an incredible show, in an ever globalized world it’s so important to learn and compare the inner workings of culture through skilled story-telling. War Poems is my favorite episode. As soon as it finished I replayed it right away, and then played it again for my husband. These are the stories that need to be told on NPR, that day something about the human soul, and about the structures of government and their affect on the human soul- cultural miscommunications and how far wrong they can go costing people their lives- cultural cross communication and how powerful it can be when done right. I would love to hear more perhaps about the scene in SE Asia, the effects of the Vietnam war on the region and culture.
T-Lur
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Your pod is a combination of history and current affairs...classic
Karenworkshops
5 out of 5 stars
This American Life travels the world
Fantastic. Engaging well told stories, fascinating to listen to as one sees some aspect of some other culture person-to-person. If everyone listened to this we would have more true world understanding..
joannm298
5 out of 5 stars
Rough translation
I love this podcast please keep up the great work.
kittybhaaa
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast
I’ve been listening to Rough Translation since it came out. They bring out some of the most interesting topics and stories from around the world. I’m always trying to share these stories and share the word about this podcast. Great storytelling and fantastic content to think about.
Rigged spin wheel
5 out of 5 stars
Love it! Good and true like Fox News
Fox News and this is all you need to see Fox is the only news not fake
B A BAKU
5 out of 5 stars
LOVE IT
Very informative. Not like the fake news you get from FOX.
Guy202
5 out of 5 stars
Flipping our questions upside down
Rough Translation takes common questions we have in this country and flips it on its head. It takes issues such as race, fake news, social norms and helps us see it differently through the eyes of different cultures. Get ready to be confounded!
Gazlo Kreg
5 out of 5 stars
Extraordinary Podcast!
Outstanding way to understand the world. Use this all the time with my students in the classroom. One of the best podcasts out there!
A grateful amateur
5 out of 5 stars
Christmas present for your ears
Podcast royalty!!
Kimbo SLlice
5 out of 5 stars
More Please!
I cant get enough!
VavaKr3yol
5 out of 5 stars
Intriguing and interesting podcast
This is a great podcast. It is full of feelings, suspense, unease and growth, compassion and humility. It makes me questions my biases and my preconceived ideas. It makes me feel connected to the world (as some stories are brought over from afar). I like it. Great work, great team. Thank you for helping me become a better human being. The information is well presented, the show is kept short , the topics are very interesting and diverse. I highly recommend it. I can hear different perspectives from people of all walks of life.
Thatonedude78910
5 out of 5 stars
Truly Enlightening
It’s obvious to realize that we’ll all go through similar life struggles no matter where we are. But to hear it and feel that struggle is enlightening, fascinating, and relatable. Every single episode gets that “hitting close to home” feel right every time! The entire team on this podcast should feel proud the work they put out because it shows! I’d love to just keep hearing more stories. Nothing specific, every story is different in its own way.
brittwhite777
5 out of 5 stars
Riveting and unique!
This is easily one of my favorite podcasts, and I always look forward to new episodes. This show talks about topics in a way that no other show does, and brings in truly authentic and interesting points of view from other cultures. Seeking to understand other cultures and other people through their own lens rather than yours is so important, and this show does a great job at doing that.
Kaitee09
5 out of 5 stars
Immediately Hooked
One of my favorite podcasts right now. Storytelling that engages and challenges and informs. I hope to hear more!
Suu68
5 out of 5 stars
Captivating.
The way the stories are told with a narrator but also with the people of the story makes it dynamic and so immediate. I find myself binge listening. So much to ponder after listening to each one.
rustbelt8
5 out of 5 stars
One of the best podcasts, period...
This is podcasting doing what it does best - thanks everybody!
Kate in DC
5 out of 5 stars
Great stories to take your mind off politics
Highly engaging stories that cover a wide range of topics and locations around the globe. Thought-provoking but not at all preachy, each episode paints a detailed portrait of one or two individuals involved in some kind of international encounter — whether it be with people, places, or literature of another country. By the end, you feel like you’ve been introduced to a new friend. Nothing predictable or formulaic about any of the episodes I’ve listened to so far, except that they’ve all made for good listening. Highly recommend!
YapsterCityUSA
5 out of 5 stars
Enlightening and Cathartic Stories
These stories reaffirm that despite our different geographies, we are more closely related and similar than we think. Excellent listening.
Mojoman140
5 out of 5 stars
Mixed up with TED Talks?
I love Rough Translation and I love TED talks, but how is it that the TED Hour Merged onto the Rough Translation feed? I prefer to be able to select them separately! Please Fix!!!
Ipodian man
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Stories Across the Globe
How am I just now funding this podcast? It is absolutely fantastic! Bringing fascinating stories from different places across the globe, it has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts to listen to!
NYCgirl10010
5 out of 5 stars
Please do an episode on infidelity in Colombia (esp Medellin)
Love this podcast and have always been waiting for an episode on why/how cheating is so prevalent among Paisas. After living there for a couple years I am still baffled!
radical commie Jesus freak
5 out of 5 stars
Cross Cultural without “Fogma”
It’s so hard podcasts on cultural issues that are not highly ideological but are still done with amazing skill and creativity and insight. Rough translation is rare. Ideology creates a Fog in encountering cultural friction. I love each episode and learn a great deal about our diverse world and my own soul
PittBusiness
5 out of 5 stars
Worth it!
Rough translation is lovely, insightful Well compressed! I could not tell it in so little words!
HaloZero
5 out of 5 stars
Always a good story
Rough Translation may have veered a little bit from it's original concept but the stories are always intruiging.
maribelwhit
5 out of 5 stars
One of a kind stories
This is my all time favorite podcast and there’s really no other one like it out there. I studied anthropology and then worked internationally for several years, and I love that they take common threads that relate here back home but tell them with a global voice. In the current xenophobic political environment, there’s nothing more important than giving a voice to people around the world to increase understanding, compassion and interest. I hope they keep telling stories for many more years to come!
EstherB1010
5 out of 5 stars
In a sea of podcasts, this one stands out
Beautiful, informative, touching, humorous and empathetic stories. Thank you to all the journalists that make this podcast a reality.
Srini SS
5 out of 5 stars
Captivating stories
Can’t wait for each episode to drop! Stories told with deep research and a lot of heart that takes me places that I might never go but brings them to life one episode at a time!
Ren.T.L
5 out of 5 stars
Love love love
This is my absolute favorite podcast. As someone who was born in Hong Kong, raised in Honolulu, and now living in LA, I truly appreciate the different cultural viewpoints covered in every episode. So much humor, heartbreak, and hope. Keep doing what you’re doing!!!
Djenita
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent work!!! Thank you
Keep it up 👍
karpikpl
5 out of 5 stars
I love this show
Keep doing what you’re doing
cwilders
3 out of 5 stars
Bring the fire back!
Rough translation has been my most cherished podcasts. Anna in Somalia changed the entire way I focused on aid and responding to crises as a homeless outreach social worker. This last season just didn't meet the marvelous high bar the previous seasons have. I can only imagine the time and effort it takes to create these masterpieces, I hope when listening side by side each season can learn from a the next. I hope to see more stories that resonate across the world, follow the spirit of the times and have more passion. I eagerly await next season...with cautious optimism.
Mmmmmnop
5 out of 5 stars
Great show!
Love the quirky thoughtful political social insightful provocative stories!
Alsett
5 out of 5 stars
An eye opening listen
I love listening to Rough Translation. The stories are very well thought out and very respectful in the way they present perspectives. I've learned a lot about different human experiences.
PidgeAlmighty25
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating!
I am an ESL tutor and this podcast is a great source conversation starters with my students who are from several different places. Love it!
GOTTLIEBHG
5 out of 5 stars
More RT less Ted
This is my fave show but the TED radio Hour is still uploading in this feed and it’s annoying!!
Jane Wallflower
5 out of 5 stars
Worth every minute!
I don’t ever take the time to write reviews, but Rough Translation is worth the time. They’re worth the time because they make my time worthwhile. I get immersed in fascinating stories that open my world view and help me to see brightness and hope in my own life. It helps me think differently about my own reality. Thank you for that. Highly recommended.
Mlm123456
4 out of 5 stars
Podcast feed is mixed with TED radio hour
FYI to the producers - when I subscribe to Rough Translation I also get TED Radio Hour. I think this might have started when there was that big NPR-wide podcast glitch, but this one hasn’t been worked out. Love this show in general; new listeners should start with season 1, though, which I think is better than this season.
JohnBoy404
5 out of 5 stars
If only there were more episodes!
This is hands down one of the best podcasts around. Every episode is thought-provoking, and the stories completely engaging. The world could use more international perspectives these days.
ncflah
5 out of 5 stars
Great international storytelling
I love the international perspective of Rough Translation! I always learn something new about what life is like in other countries and this is some top-notch storytelling. The focus of the episodes tends to be pretty diverse, which I really appreciate. Keep up the awesome work!
JessicaKauf413
5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorites, BUT...
Sometimes it can feel like just another episode of This American Life. I’ve been listening since the beginning, and what really got me excited for the stories about language. Stories where language shape the new wants and the meeting and the plot. We don’t want just another socioeconomic focused podcast about wars and politics… Let’s make it about language, translation, culture, verbiage, flavor, place. Languages that are almost extinct and the people who speak them and where. Languages that are the only ones that use that alphabet, and how it affects citizens of that native tongue when they travel. I’d love to see an episode set in the Republic of Georgia, or Vietnam.
Lilly07
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Love this podcast-so interesting and such great storytelling. My only critique is that I didn’t like all the TED talks this past season...I just want the real episodes! I’d love to hear more from South America or Carribean.
ALFLgrl
5 out of 5 stars
Alabama
Please go to Alabama small town Andalusia. See how in south AL community has come together to become a lighthouse of togetherness and a community in the south who gets it and we love all!
JNPFL83
5 out of 5 stars
Just found the show
I found this podcast and LOVE. I will be bingeing for the next week. My husband is from Laos and you should do a show from there.
Pirata Morgana
5 out of 5 stars
A way out of my echo chamber.
Rough translation, is by far, my favorite podcast. The stories, ideas and perspectives presented are illuminating and deeply allegorical. The stories inspire a combination of empathy, insight and, at least for me, a humble reminder that the world is vast and that the best way to learn about oneself is to listen to others. The podcast is incredibly good at uplifting stories and experiences in very complex and nuanced ways without offering apologies or forced bridges. I am particularly grateful for this in a time where thought and discourse is often trapped in echo chambers. Thank you so much for such wonderful stories!
Citrus Sunshine
5 out of 5 stars
Great stories from a new angle
I love the way they go about telling these things. We get something that seems familiar from a whole different place.
Sie sie :D
5 out of 5 stars
Love
Truly one of the most well-made and thoughtful podcasts that I’ve had the pleasure of listening to. Thank you for this gift of a show!!!!
eli____eli_____eli________
5 out of 5 stars
This is a great podcast! Here’s my suggestion
I would love to hear something about deforestation and how it impacts indigenous populations around the world (I’m thinking mainly of the Amazon and of places where there are palm plantations. Thanks.
balleyho
4 out of 5 stars
Love Rough Translation
But why do y’all keep shoving TED talks into my feed and calling it Rough Translation? They aren’t the same thing. I didn’t subscribe to TED talks...
Shervon27
5 out of 5 stars
Great Show
This show is so captivating. I’d love to hear stories from the Caribbean.ie Bahamas, St.Luica or some other islands that don’t get a lot of press. Thanks for everything!
Rbw170
5 out of 5 stars
Highly satisfying
Podcast rec.: ROUGH TRANSLATION 🎧 I loved Gregory Warner’s podcast about Nashville and his new project features the very essence of what radio stories should be.
221698smile
5 out of 5 stars
Well-told stories you’ll hear nowhere else!
Always intriguing and enlightening. One of my favorite podcasts!
Sallenicar
5 out of 5 stars
Extraordinary stories
Stories from different angles that help you understand different cultures.
Bjartur108
1 out of 5 stars
I didn’t subscribe
Somehow subscribing to Rough Translation also subscribes me to this podcast. I don’t want to subscribe. Please fix this issue.
halesforeal
1 out of 5 stars
What is up with the awful music playing behind the reading during “When we talk about love”
I really enjoy this podcast, but the jovial noises behind the story in this episode are absolutely infuriating. Come on.
shelbiestar1
5 out of 5 stars
Rough Translation - Understood!
These stories are those of places and experiences I’ve never had, and probably never will. While I can’t understand the full context of each of these stories from a podcast shorter than an hour, each turn and twist, each heartfelt moment or moment of loss, each insight touches me. I feel enlightened about the global community I live in. My favorite podcast - thank you RT!
Kristy Artello
5 out of 5 stars
Love Rough Translation but getting TED radio hour in feed
Love rough translation episodes. Very interesting and in depth stories—but why am I still getting Ted Radio Hour in this feed? Can NPR please fix this?
bunnykinswn
3 out of 5 stars
Dislike TED radio hour.
I like Rough Translation. I do not like TED Radio Hour episodes in my Rough Translation feed. This is a podcast feed bug.
rmrinnc
5 out of 5 stars
NPR at its best
Thought provoking interesting international stories. Love this podcast.
Nicknamesareuseless.
5 out of 5 stars
Quite interesting podcast
The production is excellent and the themes are interesting. Thank you!
chukkig
3 out of 5 stars
Love Rough Translation (and Ted Radio Hour)
I love rough translation, but not when it’s mixed in with Ted radio hour! I’m happy to listen to Both podcasts, but it would be much more convenient for the two feeds to be separated. Please fix the bug!
That1uNeed2NO
5 out of 5 stars
Woww mind blown!
Such an awesome app. So great to be able to connect whats going on around the world to daily life in US. We are all connected and effect eachother. Thx so much mark Warner and your team are superb! Listening now at work :)
Meyou62
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent listen
Each piece is incredibly well done and edited. One of my favorites!
studmuffin226922
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast, but the feed is bugged
Rough Translation is great when it’s what you download. Recently, the Ted Radio Hour and other Ted podcast have been showing up in the feed. If I want to listen to Ted I would, but I don’t to. It shouldn’t be in the Rough Translation feed.
ARose33333
5 out of 5 stars
Five stars but...
I too wish there was a way to get Ted Radio hour out of my feed. Like previous reviewers I don’t subscribe to that because I don’t like it. Would really prefer to not have it automatically loaded.
ogfnasnnn
5 out of 5 stars
Subscription bug
I love rough translation, but for the last several months all of the NPR TEDx podcasts have been uploading into my rough translation feed. I’ve unsubscribed and resubscribed serval times in an attempt to fix the issue. I don’t really want all those TEDx podcasts taking up space on my phone.
feklempt
5 out of 5 stars
Intriguing, Enlightening, Excellent!
I’ve been engrossed in each episode and learn so much with each one. Great interviews, background, and presentation.
Blue Birdy
5 out of 5 stars
Listen...
Great show!
Siri314
5 out of 5 stars
Great show; terrible name
Listen if you’d like interesting stories about topics you haven’t thought about. Think “This American Life” from other cultures. And it’s in English.
Kushdaiin
4 out of 5 stars
TED Radio Hour mix up
I subscribe to both this podcast and TED radio hour. For whatever reason, rough translation takes over TRH and now TRH get removed from my feed. NPR please fix this issue. It’s been happening since you guys accidentally pushed all of podcasts by accident.
TheDirtDude
5 out of 5 stars
Smart and international
I’ve been looking for a new podcast, and I found it. I wouldn’t mind 60 minute episodes too!
Light worker 73
5 out of 5 stars
Very edcational
This is a very educational. People need to listen and learn.
nms178
1 out of 5 stars
What’s with the ted radio hour episodes
I love this podcast, it always challenges my patterns of thoughts and teaches me as much about myself as it does about other people. That being said, I don’t subscribe to ted radio hour because I don’t like it, I don’t understand why ted radio hour episodes are regularly being uploaded on this channel. I really don’t want to unsubscribe but I am on the brink. How can I subscribe just to rough translation? You can’t even tell in the episode descriptions which show it is.
UNIQUE BLEEPING USERNAME
5 out of 5 stars
Everything I want from a podcast
My favorite podcast, and I’ve listened to about 20 so far. Incredibly well reported and produced, and gives you a great new perspective on the rest of the world.
joeyba92
4 out of 5 stars
Why do I get Ted radio hour episodes???
I love Rough Translation but I don’t want Ted radio hour episodes on my feed
DemilyS
4 out of 5 stars
Why does my feed keep getting TED radio hour?
Love Rough Translation but my feed continues to get both that podcast AND the TED Radio Hour despite multiple subscribe and unsubscribe attempts. Why, NPR, why?!
MB Morales
5 out of 5 stars
Much Needed & Necessary Podcast!
I’ve appreciated these podcasts since the first time I was introduced to them (about a year ago). Not only are these real stories but very insightful and with so much context and FACT CHECKED! Thank you for these podcasts. Keep them up!
kelssskjghkjdfghd
5 out of 5 stars
One of the best podcasts out there
I’m enthralled by every episode.
casiChapin
5 out of 5 stars
Best of cross-cultural understanding
As a foreigner living in Guatemala, these stories are so close to my experience. Geographically near to my old home but sometimes a universe apart!
Mirror13
5 out of 5 stars
Engaging and important!
These are really stories you won't hear anywhere else. If you want to feel connected to people doing interesting, meaningful, yet relatable things in unexpected places, this is for you!
deemblait
5 out of 5 stars
Up there with the best
Seriously good journalism and story telling. Thought provoking and really real. Get it in your rotation!
EllenRJohm
1 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
I enjoyed the podcast, but am disappointed to hear an incorrectly identified capital by a former East African correspondent. Was the point of the show to see how listeners would react to a mistake to judge how we would respond to failure?
Jason-I
5 out of 5 stars
Lagos is not the capital of Nigeria.
Lagos is not the capital of Nigeria. Weird that someone who says he was the former East African correspondent for NPR doesn’t know what’s the capital of the largest African country. Research would help.
csssssv
5 out of 5 stars
Best stories
Really great. My favorite is about Jane Austen but the second season is all great. Just heard the one on failure. Thought provoking! Should we really be exporting the fail fast gospel from the US? Maybe it’s a mirage that hides the real truths that we don’t want to talk about...
Sco0byD00
5 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend
Very interesting stories
Janeway27
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating
Truly one of the most fascinating podcasts I have ever listened to.
San Francisco Listener
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
I really enjoy the stories on this podcast. They are so interesting! Keep up the good work.
renhud
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful diverse topics covered from unique perspectives.
Very interesting presentations about international affairs and events.
jrajr66
5 out of 5 stars
Mind blown
Most interesting podcast I’ve listened to.
Manawhari
5 out of 5 stars
ordinary
Tell me is there other show like this.
Sharontate
5 out of 5 stars
Totally addicting
Very binge worthy.
Maggie the Bad Magpie
5 out of 5 stars
I love this podcast!
If you want to learn about the world from real people who live in it, and/or if you're interested in understanding between cultures, check out "Rough Translation." I've especially enjoyed some of the earlier episodes, so after you subscribe scroll back in the feed for the truth about rape in the Congo, how news affected war in Ukraine, and what happened when an American mom carried a baby for a Chinese woman. Five stars for sure!
Aksjdhfygbr
5 out of 5 stars
Evocative Evolutions
This podcast is all about the evolution of an individual and how their journey changes as they change. It highlights inspiring and aspirational individuals who stopped and made a change. The thing about these stories that it focuses on the actions of the individual and tells the stories through the words those closest to them. Definitely a must listen for anyone taking the road less traveled.
AFM reviewer
5 out of 5 stars
Great reporting and storytelling!
I learn; I laugh; I cry. This is my new favorite podcast.
cromar62
5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding
Excellent stories with a different perspective. Facinsting.
Joslynrises
5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely solid
Great storytelling about important communications.
Jcopem
5 out of 5 stars
Rough Translation: My favorite podcast
Subjects that oftentimes seem to be obscure, but prove to be surprisingly relevant. I become a fly on the wall to some incredible human dramas and events.
breezelyjr
5 out of 5 stars
Maybe my favorite podcast
Up there with the greats: This American Life, Radiolab, Rough Translation. The reporting and heart is on par with those others; the subject matter is more exotic, more, I dunno, dangerous. The reason I listen to podcasts is that I might hear something like the RT episode “Anna in Somalia.”
Tadara Mosnar
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Podcast
I love the topics that are covered
eebz420
5 out of 5 stars
Love!
I love Rough Translation! Every episode is different, which makes it that much more interesting.
bunder88
5 out of 5 stars
Always interesting and different perspective
Keep it up!
adfineman
5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite podcasts
This podcast looks at analogues to a trend or current events topic that is present in the U.S., but from the perspective of people in a different country. For example, a debate about legalizing abortion in Argentina, or how fake news influenced elections in Ukraine (elections that occurred before Americans started being concerned about fake news within the U.S.). I think it’s great!
cindytiho
5 out of 5 stars
Mosul volunteers amaze
Great reporting
Making mischief
1 out of 5 stars
Some are amazing
...some aren’t. I listened to an interesting examination of the man who sedated Eichmann and then how Tolstoy helped a man survive isolation in Ethiopia. I followed it up with the most self indulgent confrontation of a daughter/guest journalist cry at her mother’s alcoholism. Compared with the previous stories this was so narcissistic a platform. Still, a good series if uncelebrated.
sunnyshrestha
5 out of 5 stars
Mixed podcast
I listen to all episodes from Rough Translation, I absolutely love this podcast. Recently I have been getting TED Radio Hour episodes under Rough Translation. Can someone please look into this? Thank you!
Wackyxaky
5 out of 5 stars
One of the Best
I cannot speak highly enough of Rough Translation. Every show has surprising depth, and it inspires fascination, reflection, and amazement. I don't know what its secret sauce is, but this is one of my favorite podcasts around!
Heushzbjxishw
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome journalism
I love this podcast for unique stories and top-notch journalism that states facts without any biases.
3crazycarrboys
5 out of 5 stars
Super great podcast
I love podcasts w perspectives that are unique and REAL! Loved this one, just wish for more and more of them!!
Nkay666
3 out of 5 stars
Was gonna say 5....
Until I’d been listening for days straight and suddenly disappeared from my list of podcasts and now every time I want to listen I have to search podcasts and guess which ones I listened to and where I was. Very disappointed, Npr should be able to do better than that. Other than that the show is great one of my favorites
🐨🎼
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite podcast
This is my absolute favorite podcast. I had been looking for a podcast that covered different cultures, and it has the added bonus of talking about relevant issues. My only complaint is that the seasons are so short.
Ploy AK
3 out of 5 stars
Did something happen?
I’ve been an avid fan of Rough Translation since the first season with the journalistic and compelling story telling of the podcast. There’s nothing quite like this podcast out there. I would listen to the episodes in the day and just be transported to another place in time. However, I find the new season slightly odd. A lot of the new episodes I believe are Tedx made? And the speakers seem to be talking to an audience and the NPR host of the show? Of course the content is still amazing, but the new style of story telling just lacked luster to me. I’ll still listen to Rough Translation because it truly is one of my favorite podcasts. But if I wanted to half listen to a Ted Talk I would just go there.
fellow podcast enthusiast
5 out of 5 stars
Sincere Storytelling with Objective Truths
This is a great podcast that gives more context to news that we may hear. In my life I hear news of bombings or human right violations in other countries that they seem so distant and foreign. All of which leads to impersonal and indifference of these happenings. Yet these podcast allow me to see that very real lives that are being impacted and allowing me to become more receptive to global perspectives. It’s amazing how this podcast truly connects others by finding commonality even in different countries and cultures. Great job to everyone working on this podcast. Truly great work!!
Thetasigma12
5 out of 5 stars
This podcast shows connects the weirdness of humans all over the world.
It’s like finding out the weird things that you thought only you or your family deal with are happening everywhere, and immediately feeling less lonely.
DagFoto
5 out of 5 stars
We find ourselves by finding another
This podcast delivers on what I have hoped to hear from many podcasts, but haven’t until now: that learning about others helps us learn about ourselves.
GoodAnne
5 out of 5 stars
My new favorite show
Such an amazing podcast. Anna in Somalia blew me away. The way they explore the intersection between cultures is creative and compassionate. I’m telling everyone I know about this one. Please keep them coming!
kiminseattle
5 out of 5 stars
So glad I found this podcast!
Such great stories! It reminds me of This American Life except it’s international.
glh5554343
5 out of 5 stars
My new favorite podcast
This show is brilliant. I’m so intrigued by how they come up with the subjects for each episode. If you aren’t listening to this you’re missing out.
GTang770
5 out of 5 stars
Introspective and eye opening
Rough Translation does a great job (i.e. well-paced, well-edited, thorough interviews) covering very personal stories around the world, in a way that helps you empathize with the individuals in every episode. The earlier episodes about race in Brazil and education in Ghana gave me a new perspective on how to look at my own country’s treatment of race and education.
chachalive
5 out of 5 stars
Unexpected Parallels
This show is so smart and original. The parallels they draw between the U.S. and other cultures is so surprising and unexpected. It’s a genius podcast idea.
blackjack1188
5 out of 5 stars
Eye-opening
Amazing show with excellent stories from all over the world.
PenLop331
5 out of 5 stars
The best podcast ever
Approaches stories in the most clever way and brings up points you wouldn't have thought of otherwise. Considerate of all perspectives! Always excited when a new story is posted.
susan linda m
5 out of 5 stars
Super great show
I can’t get enough of this show. The premise is so unique and interesting. I finished all the season in two weeks!!! Please make new ones fast. You are all so clever the way you frame the episodes kudos to all involved!!
megabeee
5 out of 5 stars
empathy building
really digs in and demonstrates how people have things in common in different parts of the world. very important empathy building tool. we really need this podcast, please keep it up!!!
mlb1923
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
But I’m still getting Ted talk downloads
Sarahelaine720
1 out of 5 stars
Stop downloading!
I would like this podcast a lot more if it didn’t auto download 40-50 shoulda onto my phone every few weeks for no reason. This happens with almost every NPR podcast I’m subscribed to...what’s the deal????
Hannah Banana 303
5 out of 5 stars
Helping to understand that our conversations are not unique
I think one of the best things information/story sharing can do is humble oneself, expand and contextualize the world, and in the humanities, create a sense of community. Rough Translation does all of this. A well produced show which is an easy to listen to where there is a variety of story scopes from personal to global, always keeping you engaged. For those who like Invisibilia or This American Life, you will love Rough Translation.
Aaron in Brooklyn
5 out of 5 stars
Thoughtful, humane, smart
There are a lot of great podcasts out there, but this stands out for its human touch and warm stories.
eat the flan
5 out of 5 stars
Deleted TED- now, new episodes?
I had to remove TED and resubscribe to Rough Translation. (That was weird.) But I’ve only seen two new episodes so far this season. I want more!
Linds11126
5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful stories
Love this podcast. Some of the most beautifully engaging stories I’ve ever heard. I always leave feeling better about humanity, and that we truly do have more similarities than differences. Please keep them coming.
HanM2
1 out of 5 stars
Ted Radio Hour!
Still getting Ted Radio Hour episodes downloaded here - and they haven’t been removed. NPR please fix this!
not a power hungry fb admin
1 out of 5 stars
This is not ted radio hour
I’m still getting the ted radio hour show being downloaded in here. You still haven’t fixed it completely from your screw up a few weeks ago. This is getting v old. If this happens one more time I’m gone as a listener.
Sarah podcast listener
5 out of 5 stars
Move over Radiolab
Truly top notch. Excellent stories that make you think. New voices, interesting sound.
LaurenHawk
5 out of 5 stars
Unusual stories, well told
Rough Translation brings diverse stories and approaches to topics, and it’s completely engaging.
Sarag6
5 out of 5 stars
Seeing in 3D for the first time.
This podcast is a head trip in the absolute best way possible. It’s engaging, thoughtful, sometimes even thrilling, story telling and works to underline how the discussions and issues we are grappling with in the US are just one face of a more complex object. You can’t know the shape of something 3D without picking it up and turning it around and that’s just what this podcast does. Pick up complex interesting ideas and turns them on their head to see what people with different perspectives can see.
lindseyselene
5 out of 5 stars
Difficult stories told in tremendously beautiful ways
Some of the most beautifully told and fascinating stories I have ever heard. I always walk away from these podcasts feeling more hopeful about humanity and that is a true gift.
Ruthster 1
5 out of 5 stars
Yay, you are back!!!
This is my favorite podcast!!! Thanks for bringing it back; I was starting to get worried!
we are the neighbors
5 out of 5 stars
Great reporting
Thanks for bringing these stories to the world.
NicholeJCny
5 out of 5 stars
LISTEN TO THIS!
Love this podcast! Informative, engaging and great stories! Please make more!!
lucyaste
5 out of 5 stars
Feeling better educated
Very enjoyable to listen to. Stories are told in a way to keep your interest and I have enjoyed learning new things from other parts of the world
NATOSHA79
5 out of 5 stars
Best Podcast
I love listening to this podcast & wish there was more episodes. Keep them coming!
An0n Ym0us
5 out of 5 stars
Expertly told and enlightening content
This is one of my favorite podcasts and I’ve been waiting with anticipation for the new season. The content is very enlightening and so important. The earlier episodes have stuck with me and I find myself remembering them over and over. I hope this podcast continues for years.
sara 1993 777
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing reporting, loved the episode on Mosul
The most recent Mosul episode was so inspiring, I sent it to many friends. Learning how young people can affect and change their governments by taking volunteer action in a war torn city was amazing.
Bowed Bookshelf
5 out of 5 stars
I so look forward to this podcast
There is so much reason for hope when we hear what others are doing around the world. We can do this...we are not so far apart as we sometimes feel.
LMS-FL
5 out of 5 stars
Above and beyond
I have enjoyed every episode of this podcast. Well-conceived-and executed expertly.
Kyle from Washington State
5 out of 5 stars
Terrific local stories on a global scale
Rough Translation is by far the best podcast from NPR, and there's a lot of good ones. The stories are researched and shared with the utmost thoughtfulness, consideration, and quality. The staff makes a big world seem smaller and gives a better understanding towards what it means to be human.
SC podcast enthusiast
5 out of 5 stars
Austenistan
This episode was a revelation. Two-hundred-year-Los books by Jane Austen are instructive for women in modern-day Pakistan.
Emi_K89
5 out of 5 stars
Everything I want from a podcast
This podcast combines two of my interests so Perfectly. Story telling and international relations. Not only do I find myself enamored by the stories being told and how they are presented, but I also find myself learning so many things about international affairs.
Moops Moop Pio
5 out of 5 stars
Insightful
An enjoyable show that offers a peek into the life of those living in the world news stories being reported.
Bups90
5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding!!!
A wonderful, well-paced podcast about humanity all over the globe. Fresh and inspiring.
Gretchen E Schuett
5 out of 5 stars
Unassumingly Wonderful
This podcast caught me off guard with its delightful, deep, inspiring stories. I stumbled upon it not expecting much. It’s now become my favorite podcast (and I listen to a lot of podcasts).
Lomikey
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing stories
Well done ,humanistic, amazing stories .
maggieinnahdeburg
5 out of 5 stars
Love
Love love love!
Eli13-us
5 out of 5 stars
View changing
I have listened to all episodes MULTIPLE times. They are extremely entertaining, thought provoking, and informative.
jay pidcast
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic show
Love the topics they choose and the humanity with which they treat it . And Gregory Warner’s voice is the icing on the cake I am listening to DIY Mosul and think god I don’t wear make up. I have tears running down my face. Humanity at its best
LaChispa76
5 out of 5 stars
Welcome back !
I’ve been waiting for a new episode and loved the Mosul/volunteering story. Rough translation is one of my favorite podcasts please do more.
vgeo123
5 out of 5 stars
Great
Truly a great podcast! While listening, you know that these journalists spent time and maybe even shed some much deserved tears while creating these beautiful stories. Keep up the good work!
littleLorax
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Podcast
This is one of my favorite podcasts that I have ever listened. The episode are both entertaining and thought provoking. I feel like it has opened my world view and allowed me to see things from many new perspectives.
chuangpodadi
5 out of 5 stars
antidote for American ignorance
Now ive discovered how much ive missed out from the world outside my bubble called USA
emagavery
5 out of 5 stars
Addicted
These stories are all so compelling. Told with sensitivity and finesse. Looking forward to many more.
Sherev1
5 out of 5 stars
So glad I stumbled upon this podcast
We are all more alike than different and this podcast helps drive that point home. Thoughtful, informative and often humorous. I love listening to these episodes.
Ramonac21
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!!
Absolutely love this podcast! Can’t wait for more episodes.
beth from ca
5 out of 5 stars
Quality listening!
There are so many hack podcasts out there, this is not one of those. It is professional and fascinating. The stories are told with warmth and humor and empathy. A great listen!
Critime
5 out of 5 stars
So Excited for a new Season
This is the only podcast that is informative, not preachy; varied yet focused; with hosts more interested in exploring the topic than in nerding it up with each other!
dokbb
5 out of 5 stars
Riveting
Great stories that captivate the audience!! Thank you sharing difference in such a beautiful light!
sklajflsdjf
5 out of 5 stars
so thoughtful
so thoughtful and sensitive in seeking out different sides to one story, while weaving in great narrative themes making a wonderful and engaging listening experience. One of the best.
KBAVL
5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorites
I listen to a lot of podcasts, and Rough Translation is one of my favorites. The episodes range from pretty good to amazing (maybe start with War Poems or American Surrogate). You’ll be sending links to episodes to friends just so you’ll have someone to talk to about them. I really hope it comes back for another season.
kearlymad
5 out of 5 stars
Great
I've listened to several Rough Translation episodes since I discovered them and they acover incredibly diverse topics , all of them interesting.
jodijodijodijodijodijodi
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast ever
Seriously interesting listening. Amazing and relevant topics. Expands my mind and exposes me to different countries. Can’t wait for more episodes
Alaihaissk
5 out of 5 stars
Why did you stop?
Hello guys, I found this podcast very late, but I loved it. I wonder why you stopped it, I think it was becoming my favorita npr podcast. Regards
nara123
5 out of 5 stars
Very informative
I will continuously listen too whatever I can .
Muuniii
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing cultural experience
I learn so much about the world with this podcast. It’s amazing.
Misha Not the Cat
5 out of 5 stars
Bring it back!
I was a latecomer to Rough Translation and I just finished (compulsively) listening to all the episodes. Every story is compelling, excellently researched and reported with great empathy and insight. I’m so sad it’s over- please bring it back!
aslPDX
5 out of 5 stars
diverse and engaging
I love the stories! topics are so broad and different. They are brief but they do a good job trying to follow a whole story through- sometimes over a couple years.
torg842
5 out of 5 stars
Thought provoking and well done
I really enjoy this podcast. I listen to a lot of podcasts and NPR programming. In a lot of ways, this is similar to This American Life, but in a lot of ways it is not similar. One thing I really appreciate about how they do the show is, they don’t try to over dramatize the episodes. They talk about these topics very matter of fact. At the end of the episode, they don’t try to come up with some grand epiphany and try to tell you “this is how it is or should be”. It just tells a story and ends. It leaves me always wanting to know more, in a good way. I was worried it would come from a place of, “this is how other parts of the world are doing it better than America” or the opposite, “this is how messed up the rest of the world is.” Instead, the stories just seem down to earth. Worth a listen to, especially if you are interesting in learning about what is happening around the world.
OhShell
5 out of 5 stars
💙
I absolutely love this podcast.
ebbbbbs....st
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome podcast
One of my favorites to listen to on my commute. It’s a fascinating way to learn about how other cultures address similar issues. Please bring it back!
nrsnorris64
5 out of 5 stars
So interesting!
I just discovered this pod cast and I love it. I Enjoyed hearing about other cultures and perspectives and how there is more than one way to look at an issue. My only regret is that I listen to all the episodes - I have to wait for more!
Fitpants
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing.
Beautifully narrated stories which makes seems worlds apart seems miles away.
Remaking me
5 out of 5 stars
I thought this was about Pakistan, but it has so many similarities to living in rural, religious USA
After listening to this and crying at times it finally dawned on me that so much of what they were saying applied to me as well living in rural Minnesota. They want you to be quiet, they want you to be compliant, they want you to not make waves, they want you to just be what THEY want you to be. It’s frightening to think that I’ve been living in a place that has tried to control me my whole life. Only rarely do I let my true self come out. And then I feel the whack of isolation and loneliness because I dared to question the status quo. There was a quote in the podcast about not caring anymore about what people think of you. I’ve been trying to achieve that for 25 years. It took a lot of courage for her to speak out and and set herself free. If she can do it in a repressive society in Pakistan I can surely find the courage to do it here in a free society in the United States. You never know when something you listen to might change your life. I’m hoping this helps to change mine. Thanks for bringing the story to me and all the other people who feel the same.
joyluvpeace
5 out of 5 stars
Thoughtful. Important. Meaningful.
So much more than information sharing going on here. There is a passion for storytelling that really comes through in this podcast which allows the listener to feel connected and changed, like they have been brought into the lives and experiences of the people being interviewed.
Marissa939597
5 out of 5 stars
Love this!!
Please do more!!! This is one of my favorite podcasts ever!!! I’ve learned so much.
Pmleslie
5 out of 5 stars
Surprising gems
I love this podcast. The first story I heard was about the quest for the last living POW to receive an apology from the Japanese car company that used he and other American POWs as cheap/slave labor. The whole story was fascinating and left me tearful. I am now a huge fan and have devoured all episodes. You will not be disappointed.
Evie Muñoz
5 out of 5 stars
Unforgettable and HUMAN
This is the podcast that got me hooked on podcasts, and so changed my life. Not many things can make me cry on a bright day while walking my dog, or make me look forward to doing a sink full of chunky dishes, just because I know I'm going to be utterly moved and my perspective of the world altered by this wonderful podcast that has obviously had so much effort poured into it, just to bring stories and knowledge free of charge to anyone lucky enough to find it. If you're going to try out a new podcast, it HAS to be this one.
quast051
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
This podcast is so unique, I love the different perspectives and stories I hear that I haven't heard anywhere else. Such a great show!
Siltaliono
5 out of 5 stars
Best PODCAST out there!
Best podcast out there! Stories are brilliantly woven together. The international perspective is so important to me, and this podcast delivers.
Xyixktstshperson
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
EXCELLENT!
djebxi
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating!
I just spent time listening the episode about the racial fraud in Brazil. Very interesting. I am going to binge listen this podcast for sure.
Smeves
5 out of 5 stars
Best podcast
Incredible podcast. Always interesting well told stories.
aravindas
5 out of 5 stars
Engrossing
Super interesting stories told well!
Verryy Kerry
5 out of 5 stars
What Unites Us All
This collection of narratives from across the world is a beautifully moving display of the humanity that unites us all. I have listened to every single episode, and have been so captivated by the stories, each one thoughtful and provocative, that I have found myself in tears listening or rewinding to ensure I have heard each and every word, more than once. "War Poems," "American Surrogate," "Intruders" and "Anna in Somalia" are personal favorites. Hands down my most favorite podcast out there. Can't wait to see what the next installation brings.
Podcast information
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- 90
- Subscribers
- 157
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- Last upload date
- February 3, 2023
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- March 22, 2023 3:56 AM
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