The North American Francophone Podcast
Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she explores French and Francophone history and culture in North America. The podcast delves into the rich heritage and stories of Francophone communities across the continent. Each episode features discussions on historical events, cultural traditions, and contemporary issues. It is an engaging resource for anyone interested in the Francophone presence in North America.
Episodes
From Lyon to North America: Stories that Connect (Benjamin Turlay, OnlyLyon)
EN: A special bilingual conversation with Benjamin Turlay of OnlyLyon on representing Lyon in the U.S., fostering economic connections, and bridging French and American work cultures — with a look at the role of Francophone communities in strengthening transatlantic ties.FR: Une conversation bilingue avec Benjamin Turlay de OnlyLyon sur la représentation de Lyon aux États-Unis, l’attractivité écon
From Arizona to Harvard: A Law Student’s Francophone Journey - In Conversation with Micah McCreary
In this episode of the North American Francophone Podcast, we dive into the journey of Micah McCreary, a third-year Harvard Law student with roots in Arizona and a passion for the French language. From his unexpected start in French studies at Arizona State University to his role as co-president of Harvard Law’s Francophone Society, Micah shares his experiences navigating multiple cultures, langua
A Critical Examination of the University of Toledo Language Program Cuts with Dr. Linda Rouillard and Dr. Ruth Hotell
The University of Toledo's recent decision to suspend the French and German programs has sparked widespread debate. This episode delves into the impact of this decision with special guests Dr. Linda Rouillard, Faculty Senate President, Ohio Faculty Council Chair, and Professor of French in the Department of World Languages and Cultures and Dr. Ruth A. Hottell, Professor Emerita of French and
Beyond Poutine: Tim Beaulieu's Fight to Save French Education & Challenges to French Education in the US
Tim Beaulieu, the founder of New Hampshire's beloved Poutinefest, and Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson, a passionate language advocate, join forces to explore the challenges facing French programs in schools from elementary schools to universities.Support the show
In Conversation with Pierre Lavoie: Celebrities, Migration, and Franco-Americans
In this episode, Pierre Lavoie and Claire-Marie Brisson discuss Mille après mille: Célébrité et migrations dans le Nord-Est américain, celebrities, migration, and Franco-American culture.Support the show
In Conversation with Patrick Litanga, PhD and James Natsis, PhD
In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson, PhD dialogues with Patrick Litanga, PhD and James Natsis, PhD. Patrick and James are the hosts of the podcast Récits Francophones au Cœur de l'Amérique, recorded in Louisville, Kentucky entirely in French.Support the show
Season Two Introduction, The North American Francophone Podcast
Join (now) Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson as she launches the second season of The North American Francophone Podcast! Published 12 December 2022.Support the show
An Interview with Dr. Nathan Rabalais - Author, Filmmaker, and Fellow of the Center for Louisiana Studies
Tune in to hear an interview with Dr. Nathan Rabalais - author, filmmaker, and Fellow for the Center for Louisiana Studies - as host Claire-Marie Brisson asks about the many ways he has contributed to (and continues to contribute to) the North American Francophonie.Support the show
An Interview with Dr. Clint Bruce - Acadian and Transnational Studies
Join Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Dr. Clint Bruce - Professor, Research Chair, and Director of L'Observatoire Nord/Sud at Université Sainte-Anne & Associate Researcher at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Support the show
Highlight on Texas: A Conversation with Ryan J. Wilson on Francophones, Francophiles, and Connections to the Francophonie
Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Ryan J. Wilson, Master's Candidate in European Studies at The University of Virginia as they discuss language, legacy, and connections to the Francophonie in Texas.Support the show
A Conversation with Ahdithya Visweswaran: Francophone Immersion Schools, Inclusivity, and Voice in Canada
Tune in for a conversation with Ahdithya Visweswaran, student at the Université de Montréal and Chair of the Edmonton Youth Council, as we discuss his Francophone experience as a former Canadian French language immersion school student who focuses on giving voice and visibility to the Francophonie.Support the show
A Conversation with Erin Segura: Documenting Louisiana's Francophone Voices at Louisiana State University
Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Erin Segura, Instructor of Louisiana French at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. Learn more about the fascinating projects she and her students are recording, pursuing, and documenting!Support the show
An Interview with Sweet Crude: Louisiana French, Music Traditions, and 'New Niveau'
Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Alexis Marceaux and Sam Craft of Sweet Crude. Topics cover Louisiana French, reception, music traditions, and their new media initiative New Niveau. #Francophonie #Francophone #Louisiane #LouisianaSupport the show
Franco-American Voices Series: Claire-Marie Brisson, Founder and Host of the North American Francophone Podcast
Founder and host Claire-Marie Brisson shares her reflections about her Franco-American identity as part of the Franco-American voices series.Support the show
The NOUS Foundation: An Interview with Scott Tilton and Rudy Bazenet
Join our host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Scott Tilton and Rudy Bazenet - the co-founders of the NOUS Foundation - launched 25 June 2020! NOUS arose from a simple observation: Louisiana and the Gulf South’s French and Creole cultures are reenergizing the region and are positioned to create new cultural and business opportunities. NOUS supports and amplifies the full potential of these o
Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Jonathan Olivier, Franco-Louisianan and Founder of Le Potager d’Acadiana,
Tune in as host Claire-Marie Brisson interviews Jonathan Olivier, founder of Le Potager d’Acadiana, a #sustainable #farm that services in the #French language in #Arnaudville, #Louisiana!Support the show
Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Mïc Hel - Poet and Author of "The Sound of Frenxh in Baltimore"
An interview with Franco-Marylander poet Mïc Hel, author of “The Sound of Frenxh in Baltimore” as part of the Franco-American Voices Series! #Francophone #Maryland #AmFr #French #poetry #diversity #voice #visibilitySupport the show
Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Janie Moyen - Voice and Visibility for the Francophone Community in Saskatchewan
Join Claire-Marie as she interviews Janie Moyen, a proud #Francophone from #Saskatchewan who advocates as a youth voice for the #Fransaskois community. Their dialogue addresses visibility, language rights, and her own personal experiences as a member of the community.Support the show
Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Joseph Dunn, Franco-Créolophone Activist & Franco-Louisianan
Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Joseph Dunn - the former director from 2011-2014 of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), as well as in other administrative and advocacy roles In the Consulate General of France in Louisiana and in the Louisiana government. His current projects are with the Laura Plantation, a historic house museum just outside of New Or
Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Jesse Martineau, Host of The French-Canadian Legacy Podcast
In this episode, join Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Jesse Martineau, host of The French-Canadian Legacy Podcast and Franco-American from Manchester, New Hampshire.Support the show
Franco-American Voices Series: Francophone Maine: Past & Present - With Special Guest Camden Martin
Join host Claire-Marie Brisson and special guest Camden Martin as they discuss Francophone Maine, part of our new Franco-American Voices Series. Support the show
A Moveable Identity: Movement in Franco-American and French-Canadian Narratives
Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she explores the theme of movement present in Franco-American and French-Canadian literature. Our host shares some recommendations she has for reading, and shares a poem she authored herself with listeners.Support the show
A Conversation with Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith: The Power of Language
This podcast features Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith, Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes académiques and Chair, AATF Commission on Advocacy. Host Claire-Marie dialogues with Dr. Stein-Smith about the #French language and its importance in North America, as well as some tips on how to learn while #socialdistancing! #Francophone #FrancophonieSupport the show
A Conversation with Patrick Lacroix: Voicing the Communities of "Those Other Franco-Americans"
In this conversation, historian Patrick Lacroix discusses his current research with host Claire-Marie Brisson, including "Those Other Franco-Americans," a project that aims to give voice to minority Franco-American communities.Support the show
The Legend of Detroit's Nain Rouge
In this episode, learn more about Detroit's (in)famous Nain Rouge, the "Demon of the Strait." Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she reads two chapters of the original 1883 story, published in "Legends of Le Détroit."Support the show
Cooking in Tough Times: Franco-American Historical Recipes to Warm Your Home
In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson shares three recipes with us that are exclusively shared with listeners of this podcast, and will soon to be posted on thefrancophone.com. The recipes can be found at these points In the audio:• 4m 9s - Tarte tatin• 17 m 12s - WW2 Canadian Pea Soup• 20m 52s - Dandelion saladSupport the show
Victor Séjour - Author, Playwright, and Abolitionist
Tune in to hear host Claire-Marie Brisson discuss Victor Séjour - the first known published African-American author who was originally from Louisiana. Claire-Marie compares contemporary scholarship to Séjour's work, with comparisons to Jacques Derrida and Édouard Glissant. Support the show
Francophone North Americans in Uniform with Special Guest Jason Theriot
French was an essential language during WWII. Tune in tomorrow afternoon to learn more about the North American Francophones who were essential to the Allied forces. With special guest, historian Jason Theriot.Support the show
Bilingualism: Reception, Perception, and Bias - Featuring a Special Interview with Télé-Louisiane
In this two-part episode, Claire-Marie Brisson reflects on a recent op-ed she came across on bilingualism published in the Washington Post. Then, the conversation moves to an interview with special guests from Télé-Louisiane, featuring Will McGrew and Tiffany Guillory-Thomas.Visit Télé-Louisiane online: https://www.telelouisiane.com/Support the show
Preserving Woonsocket, Rhode Island's Francophone Past
Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she hosts not just one - but two! - interviews from two Franco-Americans from Woonsocket, RI who work on preserving their Franco-American culture. About the guests:Robert Gumlaw serves as President and Member of the Board of Directors of the American-French Genealogical Society. http://afgs.orgCalvin Fox is a proud Franco-American from Rhode Island and a current s
Visions of Québec: Present Realities and Futuristic Imaginings with Special Guest - Sci-Fi Author R. Jean Mathieu
We know Québec's past and its present... but what about the future? Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews R. Jean Mathieu, Franco-Californian sci-fi author of a new short story entitled "Glâcehouse." This futuristic tale reconceptualizes the way we perceive Québec and Canada today, and challenges us to think far beyond the limits of the present.Find R. Jean Mathieu here:
The Weight of Language: Voicing the Francophonie in English
Our host Claire-Marie Brisson discusses the complexity of the North American Francophone world - emphasizing language, choice, and reception of French and North American French identity.Support the show
The Franco-American Experience: Community, Otherness, and Reception in the United States - An Interview with David Vermette
Join host Claire-Marie Brisson and David Vermette, Franco-American author, as they discuss topics surrounding Franco-American cultural and social history. The interview also showcases his recently published book "A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans"(Montreal: Baraka Books, 2018).Support the show
Reflections from a Franco-Albertan - An Interview with Rebecca Lazarenko
Claire-Marie interviews Rebecca Lazarenko about Francophones in Canada, and gives her own insights into the plurality of voices that make up the Francophone communities of Canada.Support the show
"What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" - Franco-American Holiday Traditions (feat. Louis Brisson)
In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson examines the importance of holiday traditions in North American Francophone households - from Christmas to the New Year. Special guest Louis Brisson reflects on his own experience growing up as a Michigan Francophone North American.Support the show
«Y fait frette!» - Adapting and Staying Warm in North America
In this episode, host Claire-Marie Brisson explores the ways that Francophones in North America adapted to their new climate - through clothing, food, and drink. Claire-Marie also compares the way temperatures were recorded historically to allow modern listeners to understand what winters were really like for North American Francophone settlers.Support the show
Policy Perspectives and Linguistic Realities in Francophone Africa - A Conversation with Max Bone
Join Claire-Marie for a conversation with Max Bone, Research Fellow at the Africa Center for Strategic Progress and Student at the Elliott School of International Affairs (GWU), Washington DC as they discuss the status of Francophone Africa, languages, and the terrain navigated by North American diplomats working with the new center of la Francophonie.Support the show
Giving Voice to Maine's Acadian Music - An Interview with Robert Sylvain
Host Claire-Marie Brisson conducts an interview with Robert Sylvain, a musician playing the music of the Acadians of Maine. He has begun a monumental heritage music project that he started over a decade ago - translating a handwritten notebook of lyrics into recorded music.If you would like to support Robert's project, please visit this website: https://igg.me/at/sylvain/x#/Support the show
First Attempt at Cooking Recipes from an 1840 French Canadian Cookbook
In this episode, Claire-Marie cooks three recipes from an 1840 French Canadian cookbook. Explore her experience, and hear the reactions to the recipes from special guest James Reed - someone who had never tried French Canadian cuisine before!Support the show
Cooking in French Canada
In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson gives an introduction to French Canadian cooking traditions and provides insights into common foods and recipes that were available in the late 1800s. They might surprise you!Support the show
