Rough Translation

Reflecting on the concept of goal disengagement, this podcast explores the benefits of letting go of old goals. The hosts share personal stories and recommend archived episodes that highlight the transformative power of releasing past ambitions.

John Ellis, Amira Gill, and VASU discuss their musical processes and incorporating stories into their music. They explore the challenges and decisions behind creating the Love Commandos theme song for the podcast. The episode also includes behind-the-scenes details and an announcement of upcoming bonus episodes.

Couples plan a risky mission to shut down Love Commandos' shelter after a distressing raid. Gurav seeks justice and devises a plan to expose Satchdev. The shelter faces negative media portrayal while dealing with ongoing legal proceedings. Suri and Akankshah aim for acceptance through a belated wedding ceremony.

Podcast explores the experiences of couples in Love Commandos safe houses, the living conditions inside the shelter, and the potential exploitation of vulnerable couples for financial gain. It also highlights the importance of legally binding marriage registration to prevent families from breaking up marriages.

On Episode 3 of Love Commandos, stories of life inside the Love Commandos shelter begin to diverge as co-founder Sanjoy Sachdev shows a different side.Want to hear episodes of Love Commandos a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. And subscribe to host Gregory Warner's Rough Transition Substack.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On episode 2 of Love Commandos, an inter-caste couple in India hits a breaking point. They make one last-ditch phone call to try to stay together. Want to hear episodes of Love Commandos a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. Subscribe to host Gregory Warner's Rough Transition newsletter on Substack.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

When falling in love can mean risking your life, the Love Commandos in India will protect you. But at what cost? This is episode 1 of our series Love Commandos. Want to hear episodes of Love Commandos a week before everyone else? Sign up for Embedded+ at plus.npr.org/embedded. And follow host Gregory Warner on Substack here.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

They seemed like superheroes. In a country where arranged marriage is the norm, the Love Commandos promise to protect love couples and help them marry. But is this a group of protectors in the way they promise to be?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We leap into the gap between love stories and real life. And hear a sneak peek of Rough Translation's newest season! Subscribe here to Gregory's substack.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Gregory talks "inside baseball" of American English. And we revisit an episode that sparked a lot of conversation among listeners in 2021–about the global pursuit of "good English" and what it takes to change the multi-billion dollar industry built around it.Write to us at roughtranslation@npr.org and follow Gregory's Substack.Read more at NPR's global health and development blog, Goats and Soda.Tower Of Babble: Nonnative Speakers Navigate The World Of 'Good' And 'Bad' EnglishPrepone That! Your Accent Is Funny! Readers Share Their ESL StoriesLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy