{"podcast":{"title":"FluentFiction - Slovak","slug":"fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","podcast_index_feed_id":6698359,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6005820/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://fluentfiction.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4379682d88367468cff7888d1dbaa7b7.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":341,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Slovak listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Slovak, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Slovak and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Bratislava, Košice, or High Tatras? Maybe you want to speak Slovak with your grandparents from Banská Bystrica? Our podcast will provid…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:18:52.060646+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359"},"episode":{"title":"Balancing Bugs and Love: A Software Engineer's Journey","slug":"balancing-bugs-and-love-a-software-engineer-s-journey","published_at":"2026-06-01T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/balancing-bugs-and-love-a-software-engineer-s-journey","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-01-07-38-20-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72272628/2026_06_01_07_38_20_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Balancing Bugs and Love: A Software Engineer's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-01-07-38-20-sk Story Transcript: Sk: V Bratislave je leto. En: In Bratislava, it's summer. Sk: Slnečné lúče osvetľujú modernú miestnosť plnú energiou a kreativou. En: The sunlight illuminates a modern room filled with energy and creativity. Sk: V útulnom priestore co-working space s veľkými oknami, z ktorých vidieť rušné ulice hlavného mesta, sedí Lukáš. En: In the cozy space of a co-working area with large windows overlooking the bustling streets of the capital, Lukáš is seated. Sk: Klávesnice sa chvejú pod prstami ľudí pracujúcich na vlastných projektoch, zatiaľ čo tlmené hlasy sú sprievodnou melódiou. En: Keyboards tremble under the fingers of people working on their own projects, while muffled voices provide an accompanying melody. Sk: Lukáš, zanietený softvérový inžinier, hĺba nad obrazovkou. En: Lukáš, a passionate software engineer, is deep in thought in front of his screen. Sk: Pracuje na svojom startupe, ktorý mu berie veľa času. En: He's working on his startup, which takes up much of his time. Sk: Je tu však niečo, čo mu ešte viac zamestnáva myseľ – jeho vzťah s Evou. En: However, there's something occupying his mind even more—his relationship with Eva. Sk: Eva, jeho milovaná, študuje v zahraničí. En: Eva, his beloved, is studying abroad. Sk: Spojení cez internet, snažia sa udržovať vzájomnú blízkosť. En: Connected through the internet, they try to maintain their closeness. Sk: Ale časové posuny sú tvrdými protivníkmi. En: But time differences are tough adversaries. Sk: Kým je Lukáš vonku, Eva už dávno spí. En: While Lukáš is out, Eva is already asleep. Sk: Kým ona vychutnáva raňajk…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Balancing Bugs and Love: A Software Engineer's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentficti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1148,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/episodes/balancing-bugs-and-love-a-software-engineer-s-journey/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/balancing-bugs-and-love-a-software-engineer-s-journey.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}