Colby Brokvist, Expedition Leader & Author

What’s Up, Interpreters? A Trailer: Big things are afoot at NAI, and we're bringing you this podcast to chat about them! We'll talk with movers and shakers and innovators and leaders in the field of interpretation and we'll ask them all, "What's Up, Interpreters?!" by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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NAI President Parker McMullen Bushman: The debut episode of NAI's podcast welcomes association president Parker McMullen Bushman, who joins hosts Song Stott and Paul Caputo during NAI's International Un-Conference in Costa Rica. Parker shares her story, her perspective on interpretation, ... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

32 min listen

Katie Hemann and Grace Teofilo, NAI Young Professionals Council: NAI's Young Professionals Council (YPC) was established to help represent the perspective of new interpreters. Katie Hemann and Grace Teofilo talk about the challenges and opportunities facing interpreters just getting started. This episode is hosted... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Ahmad Toure, Chief of Interpretation at Virgin Islands National Park: Ahmad Toure has worked for the National Park Service for more than a decade, striving to share important, and most importantly complete stories. On this episode, he discusses that work and his Tilden Award-nominated project with hosts Paul Caputo and... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Larry Beck, Noted Author and Interpretation Luminary: Larry Beck's scholarship has had an immense effect on the field of interpretation. He is the author or co-author of such notable titles as Interpretation of Cultural and Natural Resources, Interpretive Perspectives, and Gifts of Interpretation: Fifte... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

24 min listen

Cris White, Eclipse Coordinator, Earth to Sky: There will be two solar eclipses visible from the contiguous United States and beyond in the next few years. Cris White’s job is to help interpreters prepare to interpret these unique astonomical events. She joins NAI’s Heather Manier and Amanda Berl... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Legacy Magazine Editor Lucien Meadows: Longtime NAI member, former NAI Conference Chair, and new editor of Legacy Magazine joins hosts Paul Caputo and Song Stott to discuss the future of NAI's premier periodical. by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Sam H. Ham, Professor Emeritus of Communication Psychology & Conservation Social Sciences: Sam H. Ham is a professor emeritus of communication psychology and conservation social sciences at the University of Idaho. He became a household name for interpreters with his book Environmental Interpretation: A Practical Guide for People with Big ... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Ronny Alexander Muñoz Blanco, Certified Tour Guide and Travel Director: Ronny Alexander Muñoz Blanco is a professional tour guide in Costa Rica, and served in that role for one particularly daunting audience: NAI's recent International Un-Conference. Ronny joins NAI's Paul Caputo and Song Stott to discuss that event, the... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Ian Beard, Education Director, Historic Arkansas Museum: Ian Beard brings history to life at the Historic Arkansas Museum, where his passion for trades like smithing, printing, cooking, and brewing merge with his skills as an interpreter. If you're heading to Little Rock, Arkansas, for the NAI National Con... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

25 min listen

Budd Wentz, World Traveler, Inventor, Interpretive Microscope Entrepreneur: Budd Wentz is a former creative consultant for the Mr. Wizard television show and a world traveler. He has degrees in mechanical engineering and law, and his childhood passion for building things led him to create the microscope company We... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Live from NAI 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas!: The 2023 NAI National Conference, "Building Bridges," took place in Little Rock, Arkansas, took place last week, November 7-11. This episode features a series of visits with conference participants who share their conference experience! by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH): The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) strives to promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the global community. On this episode, ASALH’s Aaisha N.... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Spirit Tawfiq, Creative Antiracism Educator and Director, Roots of the Spirit: Spirit Tawfiq is the closing keynote speaker at NAI 2023 in Little Rock. Spirit has an interpretive background and uses her skillset in now hosting anti-racism workshops in k-12 classrooms, colleges and organizations who are invested in learning, unl... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Interpreting Beer with Ira Bletz: It's Oktoberfest on "What's Up, Interpreters"! NAI Board Member Ira Bletz, recently retired from East Bay Regional Park District, has made a name for himself as "Beer Guy" at NAI conferences for more than a decade. His special event, which... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Interpretive Planning with Halley Fehner and Scott Vierick: Join seasoned experts in interpretive planning, Halley Fehner and Scott Vierick, as they unravel the intricacies and importance of this process. Halley and Scott highlight the essence of interpretive planning, discussing its role in reevaluating prog... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Liz Moore, Founder of Planning School: Liz Moore is the founder of Planning School, which provides education and training in contemporary strategic planning and change leadership, including courses designed for interpretive programs. She joins NAI's Paul Caputo and Song Stott on this epis... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Christina Cid, Director of Strategic Projects: Christina is a longtime member of NAI"s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, is an associate editor for NAI's Legacy magazine, and will serve as the guest editor for an upcoming special issue of Legacy on "Women in Interpretation." by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Mynesha Spencer, All of Us Together: Mynesha Spencer worked in the National Park Service for 13 years and was a panelist on the "From Barriers to Bridges" keynote panel at the NAI National Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mynesha is the Founder, CEO and Principal Inclusion Strategis... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Happy New Year from NAI!: As we close out 2023, "What's Up, Interpreters?" hosts Paul, Song, and Heather recap the year, share their New Years plans, and look forward to 2024. Also, there are NAI podcast T-shirts available on NAI's store! by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Carla Gull, Associate Faculty & Coordinator of the Master of Arts in Environmental Education: Carla Gull is the coordinator of the Master of Arts of Environmental Education program and associate professor at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College in northern Indiana. Dr. Gull helps educators incorporate more nature in the e... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Wool E. Bull: The "E" is for Education!: This week on the podcast, we're celebrating baseball season! Guest Jef Lambdin created the mascot Wool E. Bull for the iconic minor league baseball team the Durham Bulls, made famous in the movie Bull Durham. On this episode, Jef joins hosts Song Sto... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Nadina Galle, Ecological Engineer, National Geographic Explorer & Author of "The Nature of Our Cities": In this episode, we welcome Nadina Galle, Ecological Engineer, National Geographic Explorer & Author of "The Nature of Our Cities." Nadina shares her insights on urban ecology, discussing how environmental data and natural behaviors can bridge th... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

30 min listen

Colby Brokvist, Expedition Leader & Author: Colby Brokvist is an adventure guide, author, and trainer of interpretive guides around the world. Colby published a book on adventure guiding, The Professional Guide's Handbook, which includes a chapter summarizing thematic interpretation principles... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Lawana Holland-Moore, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund: Lawana Holland-Moore is the Director of Fellowships and Interpretive Strategies at the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, National Trust for Historic Preservation. In this week's episode, she discusses the importance of the sites AACHF f... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

29 min listen

James Berlin, Conservation Interpreter: James is a Conservation Interpreter at the Dallas Zoo and a Senior Guest Experience Associate at the Children's Aquarium Dallas. He has been working as an interpreter for over 7 years, yet his connection with interpretation extends far beyond that, s... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

31 min listen

Interpreting Environmental Justice: The "Interpreting Environmental Justice" online conference is back for a second year! This episode of "What's Up Interpreters?" features leaders from the two NAI sections that are putting on this event: Caroline Lochner of the NAI Sustainability Sect... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

23 min listen

Art of Access, Heather Pressman and Danielle Schulz: Heather Pressman and Danielle Schulz discuss their book Art of Access with NAI's Paul Caputo and Heather Manier this week. Heather Pressman has worked in museum education, development, and communications. She is a founding member of the organizing co... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Liz Morrell, Latta Place Historic Site: Liz Morrell is the Strategic Planning & Historic, Cultural, and Community Resources Manager for the Parks and Recreation Department in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She discusses the process of restoring Latta Place and highlights the invol... by What’s Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

31 min listen

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