French-Canadian Legacy Podcast

Episode 118 - The Maine Franco Vote with Dr. Christian Potholm & Juliana L'Heureux Jun 9, 2026 00:36:16 The Franco vote is something we’ve touched upon in earlier episodes but this week we’re doing a deep dive. This week we're joined by returning favorite Juliana L'Heureux and first time guest and author of How Maine Decides: An Insider's Guide to How Ballot Measures Are Won and Lost, Dr. Christian Potholm. They'll discuss if there's a Franco vote and how it's effected Maine Elections. This episod

Episode 117 - Disparate Regimes with Dr. Brendan Shanahan May 26, 2026 00:48:10 This week we’re joined by another amazing person Jesse met on his visit to Yale. Dr. Brendan Shanahan is a Associate Research Scholar, Committee on Canadian Studies at Yale University. You’ll learn how Dr. Shanahan found his way to Canadian Studies, including stops you’ll recognize from past episodes. They’ll talk about his book, Disparate Regimes: Nativist Politics, Alienage Law, and Citizenship

FCL News 5-19 & Dr. Brendan Shanahan Preview May 19, 2026 00:08:44 Jesse is back behind the news desk again and then he'll let you know about next week's amazing guest, Dr. Brendan Shanahan. Dr. Brendan Shanahan Bio - https://history.yale.edu/people/brendan-shanahan News Links - https://www.poutinefest.com/nh/tickets https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/events/tag/franco/ https://www.facebook.com/LowellFrancoAmericanWeek

Episode 116 - The Acadian Expulsion Memorial List Project with Nicole Gallant-Nunes May 12, 2026 00:46:01 This week we welcome Genealogist Nicole Gallant-Nunes to the podcast. You’ll learn about what inspired Nicole to become a Genealogist and her journey to become one. Nicole and Jesse also discuss how Genealogy lead her to learn about the history of the Acadians. Which leads to a fantastic project that she is currently working on. Nicole’s Blog - progenealogistnicole.blogspot.com Treasured Trees G

FCL News 5-5 & Nicole Gallant-Nunes Preview May 5, 2026 00:10:06 Get your calendars out because Jesse has some dates for some event you'll want to remember then he'll let you know about next week's guest, Nicole Gallant-Nunes. She's been working on an important project that you'll want to check out. Nicole’s Blog - progenealogistnicole.blogspot.com The Acadian Expulsion Memorial List Part One - https://famillesdaigle.ca/en/the-acadian-expulsion-memorial-lis

Episode 115 - French All Around Us Volume 2 with Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith Apr 21, 2026 00:33:03 We welcome Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith back to the show to talk about Volume Two of French All Around Us. Listeners to the show will remember Volume One, and we hope it’s on your bookshelf. Dr. Stein-Smith talks about the process of working on a second volume and some recent honors she received. We hope you enjoy the episode and will check out Volume Two!! French all around us volume 2 - https://fa

FCL News 4-14 & Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith Preview Apr 14, 2026 00:10:27 Jesse has a blog, podcast and a job listing in the news segment this week. Then he's going to let you know about friend of the show Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith's return to the show. They'll be talking about Volume 2 of French All Around us next week, we hope you'll grab a copy and tune in!!! French all around us volume 2 - https://fabricejaumont.net/2025/04/18/new-book-french-all-around-us-volume-2/

Episode 114 - Snowshoe Clubs with Dr. Jonathan Gosnell Apr 7, 2026 00:45:41 Last March Jesse attended a conference at Yale and today’s guest was the keynote speaker. Dr. Jonathan Gosnell is the Department Chair of French Studies at Smith College. In the episode you’ll learn how he became interested in French Studies, learn about a couple of the classes he teachers, and he’ll talk about his keynote speech about Snowshoers and clubs that were formed around New England. We h

FCL News 4-31 & Dr. Jonathan Gosnell Preview Mar 31, 2026 00:08:59 Jesse puts on his new reporter chapeau and lets you know about the news and blogs happening in the French-Canadian World. Then you'll hear a preview about next week's episode with Dr. Jonathan Gosnell. Dr. Gosnell presented at a symposium that Jesse was honored to attend. We hope you'll tune in next week to learn about Snowshoe Clubs. Dr. Gosnell Smith College Profile - https://www.smith.edu/peop

Episode 113 - Le Club Français with Don Levesque Mar 24, 2026 00:34:02 We're honored to have a legend of the St. John Valley on our show today. Don Levesque. We'll learn about his journalism career, how he worked for the St. John Valley Times for 25 year. He's monthly article in French, and he works with Le Club Français. We thank him for his time and we hope you enjoy this episode. Monthly Article - https://thecounty.me/2026/01/20/opinion/tempus-fugit/ Les Chante

FCL News 3-17 & Don Levesque Preview Mar 17, 2026 00:04:51 Jesse lets you know about an exciting event he took part in last weekend and a couple of things to check out. Then he'll talk about next week's guest Don Levesque. Just a note, there is no bonus question this week, just a preview. Check out Don's monthly article -https://thecounty.me/2026/01/20/opinion/tempus-fugit/ News Links - ACGS Spring Conference – Virtual - https://nergc.org/event/acgs-sp

Episode 112 - The Long Walk Home with the Ceinture Fléchée Author Paula Grandpre Wood Mar 3, 2026 00:41:54 This week Jesse talks to a new friend we met at the first Maine Poutinefest, author Paula Grandpre Wood. Paula had a very popular table that year, so of course we wanted to talk to her and learn about her book, The Long Walk Home with the Ceinture Fléchée. In talking about the book they’ll cover the miracle of the bridge, focus on the history of Trois-Rivières and much more. https://www.valleyb

FCL News 2-24 & Author Paula Grandpre Wood Preview Feb 24, 2026 00:09:10 Jesse is letting you know about some events and blogs to check out and then letting you know about next week's amazing guest Author Paula Grandpre Wood. You'll learn about her book, The Long Walk Home with the Ceinture Fléchée, which is a story we think a lot of listeners will relate to. Paula's Website - https://paulagrandprewoodsash.com/ News Links Query the Past - https://querythepast.com/s

Episode 111 - The French Institute at Assumption with Dr. Leslie Choquette Feb 17, 2026 00:37:43 We’re excited to have a conversation with Dr. Leslie Choquette, Professor of History and Director of the French Institute. They’ll talk about The French Institute, her book Frenchmen into Peasants and more. You’ll also learn how a tour on a yellow school bus helped shape her career. About Her - https://www.assumption.edu/people-and-departments/directory/leslie-p-choquette-phd Frenchmen into Pea

FCL News 2/10 & Dr. Leslie Choquette Preview Feb 10, 2026 00:06:15 Jesse returns to the news desk to tell you about his favorite band...and other events that listeners of the show will enjoy. Then he previews next week's guest, a guest we get a lot of requests for and finally got to sit down with her, Dr. Leslie Choquette. Make sure you tune in next week! About Her - https://www.assumption.edu/people-and-departments/directory/leslie-p-choquette-phd Search The

Episode 110 - Poems and Songs with Jean Pouliot Feb 3, 2026 00:40:55 This week we're joined by Poet and Songwriter Jean Pouliot. Jesse met Jean at Rassemblement in an interesting way that we'll share on the show. Jean was nice enough to share a couple of poems and songs after talking about his journey. The Singing Bridge - https://www.amazon.com/Singing-Bridge-Hymns-Franco-American-Mill/dp/B0D5LVJNW9 Website - https://www.jeanedouardpouliot.com/ Substack - https

FCL News 1/27 & Jean Pouliot Preview Jan 27, 2026 00:07:53 Lots of great stuff is happening in Maine and Jesse is here to let you know about it. Then he'll talk about next week's episode with Jean Pouliot. You might have seen him at Poutinefest last year, because he attended all three of them! Tune in next week for the full interview!! Links for Jean - The Singing Bridge - https://www.amazon.com/Singing-Bridge-Hymns-Franco-American-Mill/dp/B0D5LVJNW9 W

Episode 109 - Notre rêve américain with Jean-Michel Dufaux Jan 20, 2026 00:31:18 Our first interview of the new season is a good one. Jean-Michel Dufaux is part of the team behind the fantastic documentary, Notre rêve américain. Jesse and other friends that we've had on the podcast were honored to take part and he's excited to talk about it. You'll also learn about the other work Jean-Michel has been a part of. https://www.facebook.com/jeanmichel.dufaux/ https://siegehublot

FCL News 1-13 & Notre rêve américain Preview Jan 13, 2026 00:10:02 We’re back with a new season of The French-Canadian Legacy Podcast and Jesse is behind the news desk to let you know about events, books and blogs in the Franco-American world. Then he’ll let you know about Next Week’s Guest Jean-Michel Dufaux and the project Jesse was able to work on with him, Notre rêve américain. YouTube link - https://youtu.be/hYvyD-f8ds0?si=iy3voAF7iCR8KwQT FCL News Links

FCL Podcast - French Canadian Voyages Announcement Oct 16, 2025 00:26:18 We have an exciting new project that is launching TODAY!!! Jesse has always wanted to make a video series about French-Canadian locations in New England, so for the past year we've been working on that exact project. French-Canadian Voyages is a video series that will travel to Historical sites and your host Camden Martin will let you know why that location is important to our story. We hope you'

Episode 108 - Professor of History and Education Dr Paul Buck Aug 27, 2024 00:50:22 This week Jesse sits down with Professor of History and Education at UMaine Fort Kent, Dr. Paul Buck. They'll take about life in Fort Kent, Madawaska and the Saint John Valley. How Dr. Buck came to research Franco-Americans and how he ended up in Fort Kent. We hope you enjoy this episode and we'll see you next season! You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or S

FCL News 8/19 & Paul Buck Preview Aug 20, 2024 00:17:05 Melody is behind the news desk for the final time this season but she's got a wrap up and some great things to check out. Then Jesse will introduce Dr. Paul Buck and give a preview of next week's season finale. News Links - Franco-Americans on the trail of their ancestors: https://www.lesoleil.com/actualites/actualites-locales/la-capitale/2024/08/12/les-francos-americains-sur-la-trace-de-leurs

Episode 107 - Emmanuel Macron visits New Orleans with Joseph Dunn Aug 13, 2024 00:44:52 We recorded this episode well over a year ago but we still think it's an important one to listen to. Friend of the show and contributor to "French All Around Us", Joseph Dunn was lucky enough to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron when he visited New Orleans. Of course Jesse and Joseph will talk about other things but this was a brilliant conversation we wanted to share. Laura Plantation

FCL News 8/6 & Joseph Dunn Preview Aug 6, 2024 00:12:10 Melody is behind the FCL news desk to start the episode and then Jesse will let you know a little about next week's episode. It's an episode that we recorded awhile ago. Friend of the show Joseph Dunn joins us to talk about Emmanuel Macron's visit to New Orleans, that happened in December of 2022. It was recorded awhile ago but we think it's an amazing conversation. We hope you'll come back next

Episode 106 - Histoire d'un Nord with Philippe Aubry Jul 30, 2024 00:39:17 This week we're joined by the Host of the YouTube channel, Histoire d'un Nord, Philippe Aubry. We'll admit we didn't know much about this area of Quebec called The Laurentides. Luckily we learned a lot from his channel and Philippe was kind enough to join us. We hope you enjoy learning about this area as much as we did! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Histoire.dun.Nord YouTube - https://www

FCL News 7/23 & Philippe Aubry Preview Jul 23, 2024 00:09:52 Melody is back behind the desk letting you know about Events, Podcasts and Articles to check out and then Jesse lets you know about next week's guest Philippe Aubry. We hope you'll tune in!! Histoire d'un Nord Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/histoire.dun.nord/ Histoire d'un Nord YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Histoire.dun.nord95 FCL News Links - Articles: Canadianisms: North Americ

Episode 105 - My Story as a Franco-American with Tony DesRois Jul 16, 2024 00:42:17 We've met so many people thanks to Jesse's experience writing a chapter for "French All Around Us", today we're lucky to have another person on who contributed to that book. Tony DesRois is here to tell us his story which includes growing up in Florida, Almost moving to France and other tales that will connect with everyone listening. Thanks for coming on Tony!! Order French All Around Us - https

FCL News 7-9 & Tony DesRois Preview Jul 9, 2024 00:12:08 Melody is starting off this week's episode with some blogs and events to keep an eye on. Then Jesse will introduce you to Tony DesRois. Tony contributed a chapter to "French All Around Us" and we wanted to have him on the show to talk more about it. We hope you enjoy a little preview and will tune back in next week! Order French All Around Us - https://tbr-books.org/product/french-all-around-us

Episode 104 - Raconte-moi mes ancêtres with Eric Beliveau & Yan Lauzon Jul 2, 2024 00:39:31 This week Jesse is talking to Eric Beliveau & Yan Lauzon who are behind the amazing YouTube channel Raconte moi mes ancêtres. Jesse will ask about their inspiration for the channel and what you can expect to find on it. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy Jesse trying to properly pronounce Raconte moi mes ancêtres a few times ;) Raconte-moi mes ancêtres Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c

FCL News 6/25 & Raconte-moi mes ancêtres Preview Jun 25, 2024 00:12:33 Melody is here with all the news, blogs and events you want to hear about! Then Jesse let's you know about next week's episode with the Hosts of Raconte moi mes ancêtres, Eric Beliveau & Yan Lauzon. Raconte-moi mes ancêtres Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnc-R7Nt6LXJ_ekw2pXsDFA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RaconteMoiMesAncetres Radio Interview: Wicked Healthy Radio interview

FCL News 6/19 Mini Update Jun 19, 2024 00:03:51 Melody has a quick update to let you know about some great things going on! Segment links: June 22 at 10am, Maine PoutineFest tickets going on sale: https://www.poutinefest.com/me/tickets Enter for a chance to win Maine PF tickets: https://999thewolf.com/heres-how-to-win-tickets-to-maines-inaugural-poutinefest/ June 22, 3pm - 7pm: Leominster French-Canadian Festival: https://fb.me/e/59AG4vcT

Episode 103 - Detroit Francophonie with Mélissa Baril Jun 18, 2024 00:36:27 We're talking to Mélissa Baril. She'll talk about her project Le Caribou à lunettes. Also we'll learn her history and little more about the Detroit French-Canadian scene, which we've discussed in the past. Thanks for listening!!! Le Caribou à lunettes - https://cariboualunettes.com/ Le Caribou à lunettes Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cariboualunettes Le Caribou à lunettes Instagram - http

FCL News 6/11 & Nous Foundation Detroit with Mélissa Baril Preview Jun 11, 2024 00:07:54 Melody is here to let you know what you should be reading, attending or listening to! Jesse will then introduce you to next week's guest, Mélissa Baril. Mélissa is the coordinator for Nous Detroit. We've talked about the Nous Foundation before, so we're excited to talk to Mélissa about the expansion and another journey to the Detroit area. Nous Foundation Website - https://www.nous-foundation.org

Episode 102 - The River Is Everywhere Author Emilie-Noelle Provost Jun 4, 2024 00:34:34 This week's guest is Author Emilie-Noelle Provost. Her most recent book, The River Is Everywhere, has won many awards since this interview was recorded, so we wanted to mention that. Jesse will talk to her all about the book and her life. We hope you'll check out the book and enjoy learning about her story. Also Emilie will be at the Leominster French Canadian Festival on June 22 from 4 to 7 p.m.

FCL News 5/28 & Author Emilie-Noelle Provost Preview May 28, 2024 00:09:25 Melody is behind the FCL News desk to keep you up to date (all the links she discusses are below). Then Jesse let's you know about next week's episode with Author Emilie-Noelle Provost. We hope you'll tune in next week to hear the full episode! Links to follow Emilie - Website - https://www.emilienoelleprovost.com FB - https://www.facebook.com/emilienoelleprovostauthor Insta - https://www.instagr

Episode 101 - Leominster French-Canadian Festival with Joseph Bolton May 21, 2024 00:38:00 This week Jesse talks to Joseph Bolton about the upcoming Leominster French Canadian Festival. You'll also learn about Joseph's history, his upcoming book and how the Leominster French Canadian Festival came be to. I hope we see everyone Saturday June 22nd in Leominster!!! Learn more about the Leominster French Canadian Festival - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Leominster French Cana

FCL News 5/14 & Joseph Bolton Preview May 14, 2024 00:11:45 Melody is back behind the desk to share with you some blogs to check out and some events to attend. Next Jesse will talk about next week's guest Joseph Bolton and an amazing event he's starting in Leominster. The Leominster French Canadian Festival is happening June 22nd, Melody and Mike will be at the event and we hope everyone in the area will be able to attend. We hope you'll check out the full

Episode 100 - Montréal Professional Women's Hockey League Sarah Lefort May 7, 2024 00:35:17 We're back with our first interview of the new season and it was worth the wait. We have our first professional athlete on the show. Sarah Lefort plays in the Professional Women's Hockey League for Montréal. You'll learn about how she grew up in Quebec and played college hockey in Boston. We hope you enjoy the first episode of the new season and become a new fan of the PWHL!! Learn more about Sa

Special Announcement - PWHL Montréal vs PWHL Boston 5/4/24 May 2, 2024 00:01:48 Saturday, May 04, 2024 PWHL Montréal vs PWHL Boston at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell!! If you're in the area tickets are still available. Come cheer on Sarah in the last game of the regular season!! We will also be there to watch the game. We'll be recording video and maybe going live. Come to Lowell on Saturday May 4th to enjoy some great hockey!! Info about the game - https://montreal.the

FCL News 4/30 & Sarah Lefort Preview Apr 30, 2024 00:08:54 Melody is back behind the news desk and ready to update you! Then Jesse will let you know about next week's guest Sarah Lefort. Sarah is the first professional athlete we've had on the show and plays for PWHL Montreal. We hope you'll tune in next week to hear about her exciting career. Learn more about PWHL Montreal (English) - https://montreal.thepwhl.com/en/ Learn more about PWHL Montreal (

New Season Preview Apr 23, 2024 00:10:00 We're back!! It's been awhile but Jesse is here to talk about the upcoming season of The French-Canadian Legacy Podcast. 10 New Interview episodes are recorded and will be coming out. In this short preview Jesse will talk about each guest we have and a little about what the episode will be about. Next week will be our first bonus episode with Melody back behind the FCL News Desk and Jesse will in

Episode 99 - The French History Podcast with Dr. Gary Girod Feb 7, 2023 00:31:13 We're happy to have on Dr. Gary Girod this week, host of The French History Podcast. Jesse and Dr. Girod talk about what drew him to French History and why he started the podcast. They'll also discuss what France was like in the 1600s. French History Podcast Links - Website - https://www.thefrenchhistorypodcast.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FrenchHist Learn more about the podcast - https:

FCL News 1/31 & The French History Podcast Preview Jan 31, 2023 00:07:28 Melody is here with all the news you come to expect and then we'll hear from Jesse as he tells you about next week's guest, Dr. Gary Girod, host of The French History Podcast. French History Podcast Links - Website - https://www.thefrenchhistorypodcast.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FrenchHist Learn more about the podcast -https://www.thefrenchhistorypodcast.com/about/ Follow them on Faceb

Episode 98 - Récits Francophones au Coeur de l'Amérique Podcast Jan 24, 2023 00:37:53 We're back from back with a fantastic new episode we hope everyone will enjoy. When we first started the show, almost four years ago, we were mostly talking about New England, because that was the story we knew. We've been lucky to talk to people all over our country and the whole world. In this week's episode you'll learn about James and Patrick and their podcast Récits Francophones au Coeur de l

FCL News 1/17 & Récits Francophones au Coeur de l'Amérique Podcast Preview Jan 17, 2023 00:08:17 Melody is back with the first FCL News of 2023!! Then you'll hear from Jesse as he introduces next week's guests, the host of Récits Francophones au Coeur de l'Amérique Podcast. Learn more about Récits Francophones au Coeur de l'Amérique Podcast - https://recitsfrancophones.buzzsprout.com/ Listen to the Episode Jesse did with Patrick and James - https://recitsfrancophones.buzzsprout.com/1817712

FCL News 2022 Wrap Up Jan 10, 2023 00:09:08 We hope everyone had an amazing holiday season! Melody is back with a wrap up of the best news and events of the past year. January: Jack Kerouac Centennial in 2022 - http://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2022/01/06/franco-american-news-and-culture/jack-kerouac-centennial-in-2022/ February: Franco Foods on NH Chronicle - https://www.wmur.com/article/nh-chronicle-franco-foods-in-the-granite-state/

100K Listens & Holiday Break Announcement Nov 29, 2022 00:08:56 This week we're celebrating but also letting you know about our holiday schedule. We want to thank everyone for all your support because we've reached a huge milestone. Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast You can get your own FCL Face Mask, check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com

Episode 83 – Le Premier Épisode en Français with Jean-Philippe L’Etoile (Re-Release) Nov 22, 2022 00:51:54 Jesse was excited to be interviewed by Radio Canada, in French, so for anyone who might be joining us from Québec for the first time, we wanted to re-release the first episode we every recorded in French. Click below to listen to Jesse's interview and to learn about this interview with Jean-Philippe L'Etoile. Interview with Radio-Canada - https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/balados/33/le-radiojourn

FCL News 11/15/22 Nov 15, 2022 00:03:26 Just the news episode today with Melody. There is no preview for next week but later this week we'll make an announcement about our upcoming schedule. Stay Tuned!!! News Links - Articles: Voting While Franco-American: http://querythepast.com/voting-while-franco-american-plattsburgh/ Les Aventures d’un Québécois, Capsule no 25: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnuwSwnDLcE&t=301s Excellent Fra

Episode 97 - Young Franco-American Summit Recap Nov 8, 2022 00:20:59 We're joined by Melody and Daniel, two of the people behind the Young Franco-American Summit to get behind the scenes stories and a recap of how this years event went and what we can expect next year! Join the YFAS Discord - https://discord.gg/Kutt32DcnV Follow Monderne Francos - https://modernefrancos.com/ Watch Dawson - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF__6K2ZVXe5qTLEPJe-RmA Don’t forget t

Episode 97 - 2022 NH PoutineFest Interviews Nov 2, 2022 00:46:08 This week's episode was recorded live at the 2022 NH PoutineFest. We talk to guests and venders and a few friends of the podcast too. We hope you'll enjoy this fun episode! NH PoutineFest Links - Website - https://www.nhpoutinefest.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NHPoutineFest Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nhpoutinefest/ Venders - UNH French Club - https://wildcatlink.unh.e

FCL News 10/25 & NH PoutineFest Interviews Preview Oct 25, 2022 00:04:43 Melody is here with the news and then Mike lets you know about the next two weeks of episodes! Hope you enjoy!! 11/1/22 - NH PoutineFest Interviews 11/8/22 - NH PoutineFest & YFAS Wrap-Up NH PoutineFest Links - Website -https://www.nhpoutinefest.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NHPoutineFest Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nhpoutinefest/ News Links - Articles: Help the Franc

Lacroix Library - French-Canadian Beginnings in an American Community - Lowell by Frances H Early Oct 18, 2022 00:05:34 Here is the final Episode of The Lacroix Library. Thank you Patrick for all the work you did on this project and thanks for the recommendations you've made. You're welcome back whenever you want!! French-Canadian Beginnings in an American Community - Lowell by Frances H Early - https://spectrum.library.concordia.ca/id/eprint/3320/1/NK46643.pdf Follow Patrick's Blog - http://querythepast.com/ F

FCL News 10/11/22 Oct 11, 2022 00:04:40 Melody is here with a news only episode of the podcast this week. Upcoming Podcast Schedule - October 11th - FCL News only October 18th - Final Lacroix Library Episode (😢) October 24th - Regular News and Preview Episode Articles: Celebrating Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center! http://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2022/10/05/franco-american-news-and-culture/celebrating-biddeford-with-history-

Episode 96 - Stéphanie Plante for Rideau-Vanier Oct 4, 2022 00:37:13 The political season is continuing in the States but it's also happening north of the border and this week we're join by City Councillor candidate Stéphanie Plante. She's a candidate in ward 12 Rideau-Vanierof Ottawa. A lot of the issues she talks about relates to many you hear in our towns. We're honored to have Stéphanie on the show and we hope you enjoy it too!! To learn more about Stéphanie -

FCL News 9/27 & Stéphanie Plante Preview Sep 27, 2022 00:10:52 Melody is at the news desk to let you know about all the news that is right for you, then we have the penultimate trip into The Lacroix Library and finally Jesse will let you know about next week's quest Stéphanie Plante. Enjoy!! Find out more about Stéphanie's campaign - https://stephanieplante.ca/ Lacroix Library - First Franco - https://secure.touchnet.com/C22921_ustores/web/product_detail.js

Episode 95 - Young Franco-American Summit with Daniel Moreau & Melody Desjardins Sep 20, 2022 00:24:13 We're joined this week by Daniel Moreau & Melody Desjardins to talked about the second year of the Young Franco-American Summit. You'll learn about how it came to be, last year's event and what to look forward to the event, this year taking place in Manchester, NH on October 15th. RSVP to the Young Franco-American Summit - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8o8sjnrXgp6A6lzPBMcLIJN1WUXvL1y

FCL News 9/13 & Young Franco American Summit Preview Sep 13, 2022 00:09:50 Melody is back at the news desk and then we enter the Lacroix Library once more! Jesse will let you know about next week's exciting episode about the Young Franco-American Summit with special guests Daniel Moreau & Melody Desjardins. The bonus question is a little different this time. Melody wants to know the "right' way to pronounce Poutine. Let us know in the comments how you say it! RSVP to th

Episode 94 - French-Canadians of Lowell with Suzanne Beebe Sep 6, 2022 00:50:18 Last month we had Steve Edington on to talk about Lowell Celebrates Kerouac. This week we're honored to take a deeper dive into the Franco-Americans of Lowell with Suzanne Beebe, a member of the Lowell Franco-American Day Committee. Lowell Franco-American Day Committee web site - https://francolowellma.wordpress.com Franco Festival facebook page - www.facebook.com/LowellFrancoAmericanWeek "St.

FCL News 8/30 & Suzanne Beebe Preview Aug 30, 2022 00:11:36 Melody is back at the news desk and then Patrick shares another book to add to your library. Do to a tech issue we won't have an audio preview for next week's guest but the bonus question is here. Suzanne Beebe joins us next week to take a deeper dive into Lowell and Jack Kerouac. We hope you tune in next week! American Ghosts by David Plante - http://www.beacon.org/American-Ghosts-P569.aspx New

Episode 93 - Toujours Icitte Filmmaker Brian Hawkins Aug 23, 2022 00:36:51 While at an event Jesse was able to see a section of an upcoming documentary and today we're lucky enough to talk to that filmmaker. Brian Hawkins is working on Toujours Icitte a documentary about the folklore of the Missouri French Creoles. They'll talk about that area and the process of bringing these tales to life in animation. Brian's Website - https://brianhawkinsartist.com/ Learn more abo

FCL News 8/16 & Brian Hawkins Preview Aug 16, 2022 00:12:28 Melody let's us know about all the news and events and then we return to the Lacroix Library. Jesse will give us a preview of next week's episode with Filmmaker Brian Hawkins. This week's bonus question is a good one. We hope you enjoy it and will tune in next week for the full episode! Visit Brian's Website - https://brianhawkinsartist.com/ Camille Lessard-Bissonnette: The Quiet Evolution of Fr

Episode 92 - Lowell Celebrates Kerouac with Steve Edington Aug 9, 2022 00:50:08 This week we're honored to have Steve Edington on the show to talk about Jack Kerouac. As Steve says in the episode, "If you've only read 'On the Road'...then you don't know Jack." You'll also learn about the annual "Lowell Celebrates Kerouac" festival happening in October. Enjoy! Lowell Celebrates Kerouac - https://lowellcelebrateskerouac.org/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bon

Lacroix Library And Steve Edington Preview Aug 2, 2022 00:07:14 It was Melody's Birthday this weekend, Bonne fête Melody, so we gave her the week of. So Patrick starts off the episode talking about "The Land in Between: The Upper St. John Valley, Prehistory to World War I". Then Jesse lets you know about next week's episode with Steve Edington. The Land in Between: The Upper St. John Valley, Prehistory to World War I - https://books.google.com/books/about/The

Episode 91 - Rêve de Gagnon with Luc Trépanier en Français Jul 26, 2022 00:29:47 We hope you enjoy our second show in French! Jesse is joined by friend of the show and number one Cleveland fan Luc Trépanier. They'll talk about the amazing Facebook group Rêve de Gagnon. They'll also talk Music, Baseball and of course Cleveland Ohio. Join the Le rêve de Gagnon Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/256162952081648 Check out Luc's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube

FCL News 7/19 & Luc Trépanier Preview Jul 19, 2022 00:10:58 We're back from our break. Melody is here with news and events and then we step back into the Lacroix Library and then Jesse give a preview of next week's episode with friend of the podcast Luc Trépanier. Next week is our second episode in French, so Jesse's preview is also in French. Enjoy!! Join the Le rêve de Gagnon Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/256162952081648 Look for Les

Episode 90 - Who Tell Our Story with David Vermette Jun 28, 2022 00:28:14 This week we're joined by author David Vermette. He was one of the first guests to come on the show and we're happy to have him back once again. This week's episode is an interesting one because Jesse and David will be talking about who tells our story. Follow David's Blog - https://frenchnorthamerica.blogspot.com/ Buy his book - https://www.barakabooks.com/catalogue/a-distinct-alien-race/ Don

FCL News 6/21 & David Vermette Preview Jun 21, 2022 00:10:16 Melody is here with all the news and events that everyone should be following, then we venture back into the Lacroix Library and Jesse is here to tell you about next week's episode. Follow David's blog - https://frenchnorthamerica.blogspot.com/ Lacroix Library link - https://digitalrepository.salemstate.edu/handle/20.500.13013/52 News Links - Articles: Acadian Archives: New Books in Our Colle

Episode 89 - Professor of French Dr. Katharine Harrington Jun 14, 2022 01:07:35 This week we're excited to finally have PSU Professor of French Dr. Katharine Harrington. This episode has been a long time coming because Dr. Harrington has been working for awhile doing amazing things. Jesse will talk to her about the many projects she's evolved in. Thanks for coming on the show and we hope everyone enjoys this episode!! PSU Staff Page - https://www.plymouth.edu/faculty-staff/f

FCL News 6/7 & Kate Harrington Preview Jun 7, 2022 00:11:13 Melody is back with all the news and events you should be following, then we drop by Lacroix's Library to get another book recommendation and then Jesse talks to next week's guest Dr. Katharine Harrington about what makes something Franco-American Literature. Learn more about Dr. Katharine Harrington - https://www.plymouth.edu/faculty-staff/faculty-staff/faculty-profiles/katharine-n-harrington/

Episode 88 – Les Filles du QUOI? with Abby Paige May 31, 2022 00:28:43 We're happy to have one of our first guests returning this week. Abby Paige was on episode 7 and she talked about her show "Piecework: When We Were French". In a few weeks her new show will be opening at The Lost Nation Theater and it's called "Les Filles du QUOI?". She performed an early version of it at the Rassemblement in 2019 and we'll learn about it's evolution since then. Abby will also tal

FCL News 5/24 & Abby Paige Preview May 24, 2022 00:14:22 Melody is here with the news followed by our first visit to Lacroix's Library. Then Jesse will let you know about next week's returning guest Abby Paige!! Buy Tickets for Les Filles du Quoi? - https://lostnationtheater.org/les-filles-du-quoi/ Lacroix's Library Links - English: https://www.wsupress.wayne.edu/books/detail/french-canadians-michigan French: https://www.septentrion.qc.ca/catalogue/c

Episode 87 - American Revolution Podcast with Michael Troy May 17, 2022 00:42:40 Although he'll never admit it, one of the reasons Jesse started this podcast was so he'd have an excuse to interview his favorite podcast host. Michael Troy is the host of the American Revolution Podcast and we're honored to have him on the show. Jesse and Michael will talk about the role Quebec played in the American Resolution and some of the battles that happened there. We can't thank Michael

FCL News 5/10 & Michael Troy Preview May 10, 2022 00:12:38 Melody is back "in studio" with the news this week and then Jesse introduces a new feature coming in future news episodes. Then you'll hear about Jesse's favorite podcast The American Revolution Podcast and it's host Michael Troy, who was nice enough to come on our show. Learn more about the American Revoultion Podcast - https://pod.amrevpodcast.com/ Book Recommendation - https://www.pulaval.co

Episode 86 - Franco Foods with Natalie and Oskar Hirte May 3, 2022 00:40:54 We've always said you should listen to the FCL Podcast with your family And this week it's all about family. The Mother & Son team behind the amazing YouTube channel Franco Foods sits down and shares their story to Jesse. Natalie & Oskar Hirte are making mouth watering videos and we'll learn how the channel came to be, some of their favorite recipes and what the future might hold. Franco Foods o

Episode 86 - Franco Foods with Natalie and Oscar Herte May 3, 2022 00:40:54 We've always said you should listen to the FCL Podcast with your family And this week it's all about family. The Mother & Son team behind the amazing YouTube channel Franco Foods sits down and shares their to Jesse. Natalie & Oscar Herte are making mouth watering videos and we'll learn how the channel came to be, some of their favorite recipes and what the future might hold. Franco Foods on YouT

Franco Foods Preview Apr 26, 2022 00:05:23 Sadly there's no news this week but Melody promises it will return in two weeks and be one of the best news segments ever!! But Jesse is here to thank the members of our Patreon and let you know about next week's episode with the amazing mother and son team behind Franco Foods. WillowField Productions - https://willowfieldproductions.com/ Youtube Page – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTGHwLWMd

Episode 85 - French All Around Us with Kathleen Stein-Smith Apr 19, 2022 00:31:17 This week we're joined by Kathleen Stein-Smith. Kathleen is an advocate for the French Language and foreign language learning. She's one of the editors of the new book "French All Around Us" and her and Jesse will talk about how the incredible project start and how she got so many amazing writers to contribute to it. Pre-Order French all around us - https://tbr-books.org/product/french-all-aroun

FCL News 4/12 & Kathleen Stein Smith Preview Apr 12, 2022 00:07:34 Melody is live "in studio" with the news and then Jesse will let all about next week's special guest Kathleen Stein-Smith. Pre-Order French All Around Us - https://tbr-books.org/product/french-all-around-us Articles: Les Filles du QUOI? World Premiere Annoucement: https://abbypaige.com/2022/04/06/les-filles-du-quoi-world-premiere/ https://lostnationtheater.secure.force.com/ticket/#/events/a0S

Episode 82 - Attachée Aux Communications Et Aux Affaires Francophones Marie-Josee Duquette Apr 6, 2022 00:23:32 This week we're honored to have the Attachée Aux Communications Et Aux Affaires Francophones Marie-Josée Duquett. Marie-Josée works for the Quebec Government Office in Boston. She's been super supportive of projects we've worked on including the New England Franco-Route. This week you'll learn about the collaborations between Quebec and New England States. We thank Marie-Josée for her time and com

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