HeyJaredParking Lot Debrief
‘The Parking Lot Debrief podcast aims to bring those ‘post assignment stand in the parking lot’ discussions to the community at large. This podcast is a collection of conversations with experts in the field and a space for resource sharing.
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The Heart Behind the Work: Gender, Identity & Interpretation (opens the original)
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In this episode, I talk with Savy and Em, two trans and gender-expansive interpreters about the gifts they bring to the field, and what they wish teams, agencies, and Deaf consumers understood. We explore why fear sometimes drives harmful behavior, the importance of safety and consent when discussing gender. Savy and Ëm share the daily challenges and joys of living and working in their identities, including gendered requests in VRI/VRS and moments of deep community bonding. We also touch on repr
It Depends: Everyday Ethics Interpreters Face (opens the original)
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This episode explores the real-life ethical situations we face as interpreters—from setting clear precedent, to getting comfortable with silence when needed. Brielle, Calene, and I talk about how we balance ensuring full access for Deaf clients while still taking care of ourselves as interpreters. We share different perspectives and even some of our own mistakes as we work through scenarios like whether to stay in a hospital room when providers step out, how to handle meetings where hearing part
Lessons from the field: A debrief among colleagues (opens the original)
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In this episode, we unpack the realities of interpreting beyond what’s taught —everything from working into English to finding flexibility in a field that often starts with rigidity. We talk about the importance of trust, human connection, and the subtle feedback we give Deaf clients as we work into English. We also explore community expectations and the experiences of Black Deaf professionals seeking culturally aligned interpreters. It’s an open, honest conversation about what we’re seeing in t
Ready… or Not? Entering the Field With Confidence (opens the original)
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This episode looks at why new interpreters often leave training with solid skills but still feel unprepared for real-world practice. We explore the challenge of unconscious incompetence —when learners don’t yet know what they don’t know—and how confidence, self-awareness, and guided reflection are just as essential as technical ability. The discussion highlights the role of deliberate practice, supportive mentorship, and creating safe spaces to make mistakes and grow. We also examine the importa
ASL & Deaf Community First: Rethinking How We Train Interpreters (opens the original)
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In this episode, I sit down with Stacey and Petra to talk about how we're training the next generation of interpreters and ASL practitioners. We dig into the exciting new direction at the University of Kansas, and the reframe that's happening in interpreter education. Instead of treating ASL and Deaf Studies as a stepping stone to interpreting, what if we centered them as the real foundation? We also get into the joys and headaches of running a 4-year program, staffing and the very real barrier
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