French-Canadian Legacy Podcast
219 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsToday, there are more than 2 million descendants of French-Canadian immigrants living in New England. This is our story. Welcome to the French-Canadian Legacy Podcast.
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Episode 58 - Le Petit Canada Panel Project with Robert Forrant
May 04, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 56 MBThis week we get to hear the history of another town and learn about a project that is working to keep that history alive. Dr. Robert Forrant is a professor in the History Department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He's also been working on Le Petit Canada Panel Project, which he'll discuss with Jesse. We didn't know this part of Lowell's history and are excited to share it. Le Petit Canada Panel Project - https://lnei.uml.edu/little-canada-panels/ Dr. Forrant's faculty page - h...
Episode 59 - Le Petit Canada Panel Project with Robert Forrant
May 04, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 56 MBThis week we get to hear the history of another town and learn about a project that is working to keep that history alive. Dr. Robert Forrant is a professor in the History Department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He's also been working on Le Petit Canada Panel Project, which he'll discuss with Jesse. We didn't know this part of Lowell's history and are excited to share it. Le Petit Canada Panel Project - https://lnei.uml.edu/little-canada-panels/ Dr. Forrant's faculty page - h...
FCL News 4/27 & Robert Forrant Preview
April 27, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes - 7.58 MBMelody is here to let you know about everything you should be following this week and she'll give a quick preview about next week's episode with Dr. Robert Forrant and an exciting project he's been working on. Little Canada Panels - https://lnei.uml.edu/little-canada-panels/ News Links - Every Franco-American woman has a story - http://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2021/04/20/franco-american-news-and-culture/every-franco-american-woman-has-a-story/ Showdown in Chicago: Forming Franco-Amer...
Episode 58 - Where do we fit Author Caroline Castonguay
April 20, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 46.1 MBLast summer Jesse noticed an essay that was being shared around social media titled, "Where do we fit? Too American to be French-Canadian, and too French-Canadian to be American" Seconds after finishing it he knew we had to have the author on the show and we are honored she'd come on and tell her story. Caroline Castonguay shares with us her experience and the process of writing this amazing essay. If you haven't read the essay we can't recommend it enough. We hope you enjoy this episode. Re...
FCL News 3/13 & Caroline Castonguay Preview
April 13, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 9.92 MBMelody is here to let you know about everything interesting to check out this week and then Jesse let's you know about next week's guest Caroline Castonguay. Read Caroline's article here - https://bangordailynews.com/2020/07/01/bangor-metro/where-do-we-fit-too-american-to-be-french-canadian-and-too-french-canadian-to-be-american/ News Articles - Acadians in documentary movies: http://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2021/03/26/franco-american-news-and-culture/acadians-in-documentary-movies/ S...
Episode 57: Bilingual Bebe with Anissa Bouderraoui
April 06, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 29.3 MBThis week we're joined by the Founder of Bilingual Bebe. "Bilingual Bebe was born to help parents get access to bilingual education as early as 3 years old wherever you live and whatever your child’s schooling situation is." This is a super cool project and we hope you'll enjoy hearing about how Anissa Bouderraoui came up with this amazing idea. Learn More Here - https://bilingualbebe.com/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https:/...
FCL News 3/30 & Anissa Bouderraoui Preview
March 30, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes - 7.42 MBMelody lets us know about some blogs, podcasts and events to check out in the coming weeks then Jesse gives a preview of next week's episode with Anissa Bouderraoui, Founder of Bilingual Bebe. Bilingual Bebe Website - https://bilingualbebe.com/ News Links Announcing a French dictionary for the world - http://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2021/03/19/franco-american-news-and-culture/announcing-a-french-dictionary-for-the-world/ The Day Repatriation Died - http://querythepast.com/day-repatriat...
Episode 56 - Louis Cyr The World's Strongest Man with Jason Newton
March 23, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 40.6 MBWhen we first interviewed Jason, we were lucky enough to have him in the studio. After our interview with him, we starting talking and came across a topic all of us were interested in, Louis Cyr. So Jesse and Jason researched "The World's Strongest Man" and have an amazing episode for you. The facts about him may or may not be true but his legacy is a great one. We hope you'll enjoy this episode, it's a little different but we hope you love it. Follow Jason on Twitter - https://twitter.com/...
FCL News 3/16 & Louis Cyr Preview
March 16, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 9.3 MBMelody is here to let you know about blogs, events and podcasts to follow and then Jesse will give a preview of next week’s exciting episode with returning guest Jason Newton. News Links – Voyage au Québec: An Inspiring Journey of Birthright - https://modernefrancos.com/voyage-au-quebec-an-inspiring-journey-of-birthright/ Heart of Nashua: Celebrating our city's Franco-American heritage by Joan T. Stylianos - https://www.unionleader.com/columns/heart-of-nashua-celebrating-our-citys-franco-...
Episode 54 - Associate Professor Cynthia Fox
March 09, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 31.7 MBDr. Cynthia Fox sits down with Jesse with this for a really interesting episode, for multiple reasons. We've talked about the differences between Quebec French and France French but this week we're studying French-Canadian French and how it can be different within the same state. Also she'll touch on the Franco-American story of New York. Thanks for listening! About Dr. Fox - https://www.albany.edu/llc/faculty/cynthia-fox Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a w...
FCL News 2/2 & Cynthia Fox Preview
March 02, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 10.8 MBMelody is here to let you know about blogs, podcasts and events taking place and then we have a preview of next week’s episode with Cynthia Fox from the University of Albany. News Links – Franco-Americans and ethnic diversity. - http://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2021/02/26/franco-american-news-and-culture/franco-americans-and-ethnic-diversity Detective Eliot Stabler Is Franco-American And We're Loving It. - https://www.myfrenchcanadianfamily.com/post/detective-eliot-stabler-is-franco-am...
Episode 52 - The Last Franco-American Author Rémi Francœur
February 23, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week we're joined by Author Rémi Francœur, who's working on an incredible project you're going to want to follow. Rémi grew up in Manchester, is the same generation as Jesse but his first language was French. Jesse and Rémi will talk about growing up in the same city but in different ways. Then we'll learn about The Last Franco American project and how he came up with it. Follow Rémi on twitter - https://twitter.com/RemiFrancoeur1 Follow Rémi's "occasionally" updated blog - http://www...
FCL News 2/16 & Rémi Francoeur Preview
February 16, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 8.6 MBAce FCL Correspondent Melody is here to let you know about blogs and events to check out, then Jesse gives a quick preview of next week's interesting episode with Rémi Francoeur. We hope you enjoy this week's bonus question....a return to talking about food! Follow Rémi on twitter - https://twitter.com/RemiFrancoeur1 Follow Rémi's "occasionally" updated blog - http://www.remifrancoeur.com/ News Links - A Political History of Franco-Americans: The Book - http://querythepast.com/political-...
Episode 53 - The Memoir Network with Denis Ledoux
February 09, 2021 20:39 - 37 minutes - 39.9 MBThis week we’re joined by Denis Ledoux. Denis is the founder, director, and editor-in-chief of The Memoir Network, a network dedicated to helping you tell your story. He’s also the Program Chair of the Franco-American Collection of the University of Southern Maine. Jesse and Denis will talk about the collection and some upcoming events but first talk about writing memoirs and the memoir he wrote with his mother ‘We Were Not Spoiled’. If you’ve had any interest in writing down your story or so...
FCL News 2/2 & Denis Ledoux Preview
February 02, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 12.4 MBMelody has a great list of articles, podcasts and events for you to check out and then Jesse give an intro to next week's episode with Author Denis Ledoux. We Were Not Spoiled: A Franco-American Memoir - https://amzn.to/3j2NCxh Articles and Events Melody Mentioned - A Farm & Family—The Lives of Women in Lower Canada. -https://francomainestories.net/2021/01/26/a-farm-and-family/ Jack Kerouac: Franco-American and Lowell Celebrates Kerouac. - https://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2021/01/...
Episode 52 - Writer and Historian Lynne Levesque
January 26, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week we’re joined by Writer and Historian Lynne Levesque. Lynne’s story is an interesting so we’re glad she joined us on the show. After a successful academic and business career she was called to tell the story of Jeanne Chevalier, a distant relative. We’re glad she told the story but because it’s an extremely interesting one. We hope you enjoy the story as much as we do. Visit Lynne's website - https://www.lynnelevesque.com/ Buy Jeanne Chevalier, Fille du Roi: Her Story - https://www...
FCL News 1/19 & Lynne Levesque Preview
January 19, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 8.81 MBMelody is back with some blogs to check out and some virtual events to attend. Then Jesse lets you know about next week's guest Writer and Historian Lynne Levesque. News Links - Le Réveillon — A Look Back at Franco Holiday Celebrations - https://francomainestories.net/2021/01/04/le-reveillon/ Montreal vaccinating homeless population - https://www.mtlblog.com/en-ca/news/montreal/montreal-will-vaccinate-the-homeless-after-reporting-over-170-cases-of-covid19 Marie Pontonnier ~ Montreal Pion...
Episode 51 - Author R. Jean Mathieu
January 12, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 17.4 MBWe think this week's episode is a good one because we don't talk to a lot of fiction authors from the west coast. R. Jean Mathieu is from California and let us know about his short story “Glâcehouse”. It's not something we'd come across normally but we're glad we did. R. Jean will talk about the inspiration of the story and about his very very interesting life. Learn more about R. Jean - http://www.rjeanmathieu.com/ Grab a copy of Glass and Gardens: Solarpunk Winters - amazon.com/gp/produc...
FCL News 1/5 & R. Jean Mathieu Preview
January 05, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 8.93 MBMelody starts off the show with some interesting blogs and an event to check out, then Mike gives a quick preview of what to look forward to next week. Then it's bonus question time with Jesse and next week's guest R. Jean Mathieu. News Links - An Attempt at a French-Canadian "Colony" in South Carolina - http://frenchnorthamerica.blogspot.com/2020/12/an-attempt-at-french-canadian-colony-in.html The Flying Canoe Is A 19th Century French-Canadian Acid Trip....And We Love it! - https://www.m...
2020 News Wrap Up
December 29, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 7.01 MBMelody is back to put a bow on 2020. She picks her favorite blogs, podcasts and even talks about some events that tried to distract us from the dumpster fire that was 2020. Just a note, Melody mentions Patrick's book was published but it won't be released until January but you can pre-order it below!! Ma famille canadienne-française / My French-Canadian Family - https://www.myfrenchcanadianfamily.com/ Moderne Francos Blog - https://modernefrancos.com/ Pre-Order Patrick's Book - https://www...
Episode 50 - Christmas Stories
December 22, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 48.8 MBGrab a slice of Pork Pie and sit down by the Yule Log and listen to some stories of how previous and future guests celebrate the holidays. You'll hear stories from New England, Quebec and Louisiana. Special thanks to Nathalie Hirte, Taalib Auguste, Jean-Phillipe L'Étoile and Robert Perreault for talking to us! Learn more about LACréole Show - https://creoleshow.com/ Learn more about the Franco-American Centre - https://www.facnh.com/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus c...
Episode 49: Maine Speaker of the House of Representative Ryan Fecteau
December 15, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 45.4 MBThis week we're honored to be joined by Maine's youngest and first openly gay Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ryan Fecteau. Ryan is a proud Franco-America and he'll talk about growing up in Biddeford and how politics became part of his life. We hope you enjoy this special episode. Follow Representative Fecteau on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpeakerFecteau Maine just elected the nation's youngest House speaker - https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/02/politics/maine-youngest-house-speaker...
FCL News 12/8 & Ryan Fecteau Preview
December 08, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 9.02 MBMelody is back and has some amazing blogs, events and even a few new podcasts to check out. Then Jesse gives you a preview of next week's episode with Ryan Fecteau. Representative Fecteau recently became the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the State of Maine and he's a proud Franco-American! Make sure you tune in next week for this amazing episode. News Links - Cookbook Season - https://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2020/11/20/franco-american-news-and-culture/cookbook-season-vie...
Episode 48: Working-Class Americanism author Gary Gerstle
December 01, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 45.9 MBThis week we're joined by Paul Mellon Professor of American History at the University of Cambridge, Gary Gerstle. In 1989 Gary published the book Working-Class Americanism: The Politics of Labor in a Textile City, 1914-1960. It focused on Woonsocket R.I. Buy the Book - https://www.amazon.com/Working-Class-Americanism-1914-1960-Interdisciplinary-Perspectives/dp/0521361311 Find more books by Gary - https://www.amazon.com/Gary-Gerstle/e/B001ITVV5K%3Fr You can also find Gary on the Talking Pol...
FCL News 11/24 & Gary Gerstle Preview
November 24, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 9.58 MBMelody is here to let you know about all the blogs and events for the next couple of weeks and then Jesse gives a preview of next week's episode. Our guest next week is the Paul Mellon Professor of American History at the University of Cambridge Gary Gerstle. For our bonus question we talk sports. Buy the Book - https://www.amazon.com/Working-Class-Americanism-1914-1960-Interdisciplinary-Perspectives/dp/0521361311 Gary Gerstle's Wikipedia Page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Gerstle ...
Episode 47 - Le Grand Concours Champion Amelia Opsahl
November 17, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week's episode is a fun one. Jesse talks to Keene High School Senior, Amelia Opsahl. in June, Amelia won the Platinum Award in Le Grand Concours, the 2020 National French Contest. Jesse and Amelia will talk about that experience and her experience with the French Language. Keene Sentinel Article - https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/keene-high-student-outscores-rest-of-the-nation-on-french-exam/article_47812d09-5bbe-5f92-a525-c7e95a8a2838.html Le Grand Concours website - https://...
FCL News 11-10 & Amelia Opsahl Preview
November 10, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 16.5 MBMelody is here to tell you about the blogs and events to check out in the coming weeks. Before Jesse tells you about next week’s episode, he talks to Melody about her new blog, a must read, Moderne Francos. Then Jesse let’s you know about next week’s guest Amelia Opsahl. Melody's Blog - https://modernefrancos.com/ Keene Sentinel Article - https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/keene-high-student-outscores-rest-of-the-nation-on-french-exam/article_47812d09-5bbe-5f92-a525-c7e95a8a2838.html...
Episode 46 - New England's Tap House Grille
November 03, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 38.9 MBWe were live on location at New England's Tap House Grille in Hooksett, NH. The owners, Dan Lagueux and Valerie Vanasse, sat down with Jesse and talked about growing up in Quebec and how they ended up with a fantastic restaurant in New Hampshire. New England's Tap House Grille website - https://www.taphousenh.com/ Learn more about Hip Peas Farm - https://hippeasfarm.com/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com...
FCL News 10/27 & New England's Tap House Grille Preview
October 27, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 7.99 MBMelody is back at the news desk and she's going to let you know what to read, watch and virtually attend in the coming weeks. Then Jesse gives us a preview of next week's episode featuring Dan Lagueux and Valerie Vanasse, the owners of New England's Tap House Grille. New England's Tap House Grille website - https://www.taphousenh.com/ Learn more about Hip Peas Farm - https://hippeasfarm.com/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - htt...
Episode 45: Historian Pierre Lavoie
October 20, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 36.9 MBHistorian Pierre Lavoie joins us this week to talk about a paper he wrote about musicians from Quebec that would tour Franco-America Cities in New England. You'll learn about how most promotors saw New England as a normal part of the tour and not a different territory to visit. Check out Cheshire Carr on Bandcamp - https://cheshirecarr.bandcamp.com/ Follow Cheshire Carr on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CheshireCarr Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a ...
FCL News 10/13 & Pierre Lavoie Preview
October 13, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 15.7 MBMelody is on vacation so Jesse is in charge of News and giving you a preview of next week's episode with Historian Pierre Lavoie. The bonus question is a fun one because Jesse found out Pierre is in the band Cheshire Carr. Stay till the end to hear their song "Remember When". Check out Cheshire Carr on Bandcamp - https://cheshirecarr.bandcamp.com/ Follow Cheshire Carr on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CheshireCarr Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way...
Episode 44 - Darby Chronicles Author Ernest Hebert
October 06, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 60.8 MBThis week's episode is a little different. Jesse sits down with Professor and Author Ernest Hebert. They'll discuss Ernie's series The Darby Chronicles and an essay he recently wrote titled "Sister George and What's in a Name". Then you'll get to hear Ernie read the essay. We can't thank him enough for joining us and reading this amazing essay. 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 y...
FCL News 9/29 & Ernest Hebert Preview
September 29, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.62 MBMelody is back with events, blogs and a podcast to recommend to you. Then Jesse gives a quick preview of next week's special episode with Ernest Hebert. 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/fclpodcast
Episode 43 - History of French North American Celebrations w/ Mikael Dumont
September 22, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 45.5 MBThis week's guest is researcher Mikael Dumont. Mikael has been writing a paper about the Social Role of Celebration in the French Rural Communities of North America, 18th–19th Centuries. No one loves parties more than us at the French-Canadian Legacy, so Jesse sits down with Mikael to find out how our ancestors liked to celebrate. We hope you enjoy this episode! You can read Mikael's Thesis (in French) Here - https://papyrus.bib.umontreal.ca/xmlui/handle/1866/23430 He also wrote about the c...
FCL News 9-15 & Mikael Dumont Preview
September 15, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 6.2 MBMelody is here to let you know what events to attend and which blogs to read and then Mike gives a quick preview of next week's episode with Historian Mikael Dumont. We hope you enjoy the bonus question and tune in next week to learn all about parties in the 18th and 19th centuries. 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 – http...
Episode 42 - Professor and Writer Jane Martin
September 08, 2020 11:08 - 58 minutes - 46.3 MBToday's guest is author and McGill Professor Jane Martin. Jane moved to Montreal to learn and later teach and she discusses that experience with Jesse. They'll also discuss some of the stories she's written and even a couple of audio documentaries she worked on. Church Closing Documentary - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1726186472 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 ...
FCL News 9/1 & Jane Martin Preview
September 01, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 8.38 MBMelody is first up and tells us about some events and blogs to check out then Jesse gives a quick preview of next week's guest Professor and Writer Jane Martin. Enjoy the bonus question and tune in next week to hear the whole interview with Jane! 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/fclpodcast
Episode 41 - The North-American Francophone Podcast Host Claire-Marie Brisson
August 25, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week Jesse talks to Claire-Marie Brisson, host of The North American Francophone Podcast. We'll learn about the Franco-American scene in Detroit and what inspired Claire-Marie to start a podcast. Follow The North-American Francophone podcast on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefrancophone/ Or follow the show on Twitter – https://twitter.com/the_francophone Or the Podcast’s website - https://www.thefrancophone.com/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content a...
FCL News 8/18 & Claire-Marie Brisson Preview
August 18, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 6.16 MBMelody is back to let us know about interesting blogs and events coming up then Jesse gives a preview of next week's episode with Claire-Marie Brisson, host of The North-American Francophone Podcast. Follow The North-American Francophone podcast on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefrancophone/ Or follow the show on Twitter – https://twitter.com/the_francophone Or the Podcast’s website - https://www.thefrancophone.com/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and...
Episode 40 - Unique American Revolutionary Story with Paul Lessard
August 11, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week we're join by Augusta native, Paul Lessard. Paul recently researched his genealogy and found an incredible story. He'll also talk about Franco life in Augusta and his membership in the Calumet Club. Read about Paul's interesting Revolutionary War story that he researched - http://francoamerican.bangordailynews.com/2019/10/11/franco-american-news-and-culture/franco-american-revolutionary-war-soldier-private-charles-bourget/ Learn more about the Le Club Calumet - calumetclub.com/ ...
FCL News 8/4 & Paul Lessard Preview
August 04, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 8.01 MBFirst up we have the Birthday Girl, Melody with the blogs and events you should keep an eye on. Then Jesse and Mike talk about a few milestones the podcast has reached. Then Jesse previews next week's guest Paul Lessard. Read about Paul's interesting Revolutionary War story that he researched - http://francoamerican.bangordailynews.com/2019/10/11/franco-american-news-and-culture/franco-american-revolutionary-war-soldier-private-charles-bourget/ Learn more about the Le Club Calumet - http://...
Episode 39: Wednesday’s Child with Author Rhea Côté Robbins
July 28, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 31.6 MBThis week we are joined by Rhea Côté Robbins. Rhea is the founder and executive director of The Franco-American Women's Institute. She is also the author of Wednesday's Child and Down the Plains. The Franco-American Women's Institute Website - http://www.fawi.net/ Join The Franco-American Women's Institute Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/54847839133/#_=_ Follow Rhea Côté Robbins on Twitter - https://twitter.com/rheta10 Buy Wednesday's Child on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/We...
FCL News 7/21 & Rhea Côté Robbins Preview
July 21, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.75 MBMelody is back to let us know the blogs to read and virtual events to attend and then Jesse is here to give a preview of next week's guest Rhea Côté Robbins. The Franco-American Women's Institute Website - http://www.fawi.net/ Join The Franco-American Women's Institute Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/54847839133/#_=_ Follow Rhea Côté Robbins on Twitter - https://twitter.com/rheta10 Buy Wednesday's Child on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Wednesdays-Child-Rhea-Cote-Robbins/dp/09...
Episode 38: Writer and Performer Susan Poulin
July 14, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week we're honored to have writer and performer Susan Poulin. She'll talk about the creation of Ida LeClair her alter ego. She'll also talk about she was able to cross something off her bucket list by performing a Ted Talk in Portsmouth, NH. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do! Susan's Ted Talk - https://youtu.be/s5fJ3z0WQ_8 Ida's Website - https://idaswebsite.com/ Ida Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-XnXqHkRps3vo4Mk-zRnbF1-CSB8OHiz Susan’s Websit...
FCL News 7/7 & Susan Poulin Preview
July 07, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 7.24 MBMelody let's us know what articles and virtual events are coming up. Then you'll hear about next week's guest Susan Poulin. You might have seen Susan's Ted Talk or you know her alter ego, Ida LeClair. Susan is an amazing writer and performer and we're honored to have her on the show next week! Susan's Ted Talk - https://youtu.be/s5fJ3z0WQ_8 Ida's Website - https://idaswebsite.com/ Ida Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-XnXqHkRps3vo4Mk-zRnbF1-CSB8OHiz Susan’s Website - htt...
Episode 37 - HotMess Poutine Food Truck with Renee McMaster
June 30, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week Jesse talks to Renee McMaster, owner of HotMess Poutine Food Truck. Renee talks about how she grew up in Quebec, worked construction in Florida to running a food truck in New Hampshire. Follow Hot Mess Food Truck on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/goeycheese Follow Hot Mess Food Truck on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/goeycheese/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you...
FCL News 6/23 & Renee McMaster Preview
June 23, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 8.4 MBMelody is back this week to let us know about what blogs and virtual events to check out. Then we have our bonus question with next week's guest Renee McMaster, owner of Hot Mess Poutine Food Truck. Hot Mess Food Truck is part of the Poutinefest Roadshow, you can learn more about that event on last week's episode! Follow Hot Mess Food Truck on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/goeycheese PoutineFest Roadshow tickets and information - https://www.nhpoutinefest.com/ Don’t forget to check ...
Episode 36 - NH PoutineFest Roadshow with Tim Beaulieu
June 16, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 21 MBThis week we’re joined by the founder of NH PoutineFest, Tim Beaulieu. Tim joins us to talk about the PoutineFest Roadshow, a new event that will help us support the businesses that have helped with PoutineFest during this different time. Jesse will also talk to Tim about other projects he’s involved in. PoutineFest Roadshow - https://www.nhpoutinefest.com/ Roadshow Ticket Page - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nh-poutinefest-roadshow-tickets-108617586124 Le rêve de Gagnon Facebook Group – ht...
Episode 35 - Museum of Work & Culture with Anne Conway
June 09, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 47.3 MBThis week Jesse talks to the Director of the Museum of Work & Culture Anne Conway. In 2017 Anne was inducted into the American-French Genealogical Society Hall of Fame. Jesse and Anne will talk about some of the exhibits that you’ll see when you visit them Museum. They’ll also discuss the Franco Route Project. The Museum is currently closed until further notice due to COVID-19. Please be sure to check out the calendar of events since most programs have been moved to an online format and new ...
News 6/2 & Anne Conway Preview
June 02, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes - 6.33 MBMelody keeps you up to date on the latest blogs and virtual events to check out and Jesse introduces next week's guest, Anne Conway, Director of the Museum of Work & Culture. Learn more about The Museum of Work & Culture - https://www.rihs.org/locations/museum-of-work-culture/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch...