{"podcast":{"title":"Localization Fireside Chat","slug":"localization-fireside-chat-6037984","podcast_index_feed_id":6037984,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/1okyeol6","website_url":"https://localization-fireside-chat.simplecast.com/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/58874500-a0fa-4f7c-bbdb-1f6f2c47541a/4b89a76f-63f1-4309-bb5c-15eb18790415/3000x3000/chatgpt_image_apr_26_2026_094718_pm.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Robin Ayoub","episode_count":222,"summary":"Welcome to the Localization Fireside Chat, where ideas spark, insights flow, and the global language industry comes to life.This podcast takes you on a journey through the dynamic world of localization, language, AI, and global content strategy. Whether you're a seasoned industry leader or new to the field, you'll find thought-provoking conversations, inspiring stories, and fresh perspectives on how we connect across cultures and languages.Each episode features candid dialogues with localization pioneers, tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives who are shaping the future of global communication. From cultural adaptation and multilingual content to AI in translation, we unpack the trends, tools, and tactics that matter most.🎙️ Expect:Real conversations with real expertsDeep dives into localization, AI, tech, and storytellingPractical insights, inspiring career journeys, and bold ideasA global, inclusive, and unscripted vibeThis is more than a podcast. It’s a community for curious minds who care about the power of language, technology, and connection.Want to be a guest? 📧 Email: L10Nfiresidechat@gmail.com 📅 Book your spot: https://calendly.com/robin-ayoub/localization-fireside…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/localization-fireside-chat-6037984"},"episode":{"title":"My Father Called the House Fire Freedom. She Built the World's Largest Translation Charity.","slug":"my-father-called-the-house-fire-freedom-she-built-the-world-s-largest-translation-charity","published_at":"2026-04-01T22:03:10+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/localization-fireside-chat-6037984/my-father-called-the-house-fire-freedom-she-built-the-world-s-largest-translation-charity","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/localization-fireside-chat-6037984","url":"https://localization-fireside-chat.simplecast.com/","audio_url":"https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/c8aa31f0-d844-41b4-b47c-0f62cf9a13ca/episodes/09c27644-2869-4858-b0ac-48880d50bbd1/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=c8aa31f0-d844-41b4-b47c-0f62cf9a13ca&awEpisodeId=09c27644-2869-4858-b0ac-48880d50bbd1&feed=1okyeol6","summary":"Lori Thicke is a Canadian author, founder of Lexcelera and Translators Without Borders, and the author of Dreamer's Daughter (Simon and Schuster, April 7 2026). In this conversation she shares the story of growing up in a mining town in Northern Ontario after her mother left, a cross-country road trip in a Volkswagen van with her father Dacker and brother Brad, and how losing everything taught her that freedom and loss can be the same thing. She also talks about founding the world's largest translation charity, machine translation, AI, and finally writing the book she was always meant to write.","meta_description":"Lori Thicke is a Canadian author, founder of Lexcelera and Translators Without Borders, and the author of Dreamer's Daughter (Simon and Schuster, April 7…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2708,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/localization-fireside-chat-6037984/episodes/my-father-called-the-house-fire-freedom-she-built-the-world-s-largest-translation-charity/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/localization-fireside-chat-6037984/my-father-called-the-house-fire-freedom-she-built-the-world-s-largest-translation-charity.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}