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 34: Réveil – Waking up French Director Ben Levine
May 26, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 43.6 MBThis week we are joined by the director of Réveil - Waking up French, Ben Levine. This documentary asks all the questions we've been asking while working on this podcast. Jesse talks to Ben about how Réveil came to be and what he learned while working on it. If you haven't seen this documentary we can't recommend it enough! Réveil - Waking up French Website - http://www.wakingupfrench.com/ Follow Ben on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Reveil.WakingUpFrench/ Don’t forget to check out ou...
French-Canadian Legacy News 5/19 & Ben Levine Preview
May 19, 2020 04:01 - 10 minutes - 8.18 MBMelody is back to let you know about all the Blog and Virtual Meetups happening and then Jesse returns to preview next week's episode with Filmmaker Ben Levine. Ben is the director of the brilliant Documentary Réveil – Waking up French. For the bonus question, Jesse gets to ask Ben something that's been on his mind since his Junior year of High School. For a limited time you can watch Réveil here - https://video.maine.edu/media/Waking+up+French--!+R%C3%A9ve%C3%ADl+-+Public/1_zb73lmqz Don’t ...
Episode 33: I Remember… Je Me Souviens Author Jeanne Douillard
May 12, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 33.8 MBThis week’s guest Jeanne Douillard the author of I Remember...Je Me Souviens. She’s been researching about the French in New England for over 25 years. Jesse and Jeanne will talk about some of the research she's worked on and explore "The Silent Presence" and ways to be not so silent anymore. Artists and Places Jeanne talked about - https://fclpodcast.com/2020/05/05/jeannes-recommendations/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https:...
French-Canadian Legacy News 5/5 & Jeanne Douillard Preview
May 05, 2020 04:01 - 8 minutes - 9.69 MBMelody is back to tell you about interesting blogs to check out and then Jesse comes on to talk about next week’s guest Jeanne Douillard the author of I Remember...Je Me Souviens. She’s been researching about the French in New England for over 25 years. In the bonus episode she talks about people and places that are telling the story so we will no longer be known as the Silent Presence. The list of Jeanne's recommendations - http://fclpodcast.com/?p=1013 Don’t forget to check out our Patreo...
Episode 32 - 1837 Rebellion with Patrick Lacroix
April 28, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBQuery the Past blogger Patrick Lacroix joins Jesse this week to talk about something that we didn't know much about the 1837 Rebellion. Patrick will talk about the events leading up to the Rebellion, the Rebellion it's self and the aftermath. We hope you enjoy this historical episode. Follow Patrick's Blog - http://querythepast.com/ You can also follow Patrick on Twitter - https://twitter.com/querythepast Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support...
French-Canadian Legacy News 4/21 & Patrick Lacroix Preview
April 21, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 6.38 MBNext week we’re joined by the person behind the amazing blog, Query the Past, and recent Birdwatcher Patrick Lacroix. Jesse and Patrick will discuss the 1837 rebellion, events leading up to it, battles during it and the aftermath. We’d like to thank Jesse’s sister for coming up with the topic and Patrick for joining us to discuss a topic we weren’t that familiar with. Patrick's Blog - http://querythepast.com/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to suppor...
Episode 31 - Château Ramezay Guide & Musicologist Bruno Paul Stenson
April 14, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 51.8 MBThis week's guest is Bruno Paul Stenson. Bruno is a historian and musicologist and an educator at the Château Ramezay. He’s also a specialist on the social history of New France. Jesse and Bruno will discuss the history of New France before discussing historical events that happened at the Château. I’d like to apologize for the audio quality. Halfway through I realized I made a mistake. I tried my best to make the two halves sound similar. Château Ramezay Website - https://www.chateauramez...
French-Canadian Legacy News 4/7 and Bruno Paul Stenson Preview
April 07, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes - 8.9 MBMelody recommends some things to read and watch at home and then Mike previews next week's episode with Bruno Paul Stenson. Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast Château Ramezay Website - https://www.chateauramezay.qc.ca/en/ News Links - During “2020 Year of the Nurse” we remember the life...
Episode 30 - COVID-19 Check In Part Three
April 02, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 60.8 MBWe're joined by the Assistant Editor, Mike's son for the intro and then you'll hear the last bunch of interviews. Thanks for listening and thanks to everyone who gave us their time to make this special episode. Part Three – Intro – 00:28 Alan Casavant – 02:08 Jane Martin – 5:40 Lynee Levesque – 10:27 Jason Newton – 15:23 Susan Pinette – 20:35 Jean-Philippe L’Étoile – 25:01 Renee McMaster – 30:23 Elizabeth Blood – 34:34 Luc Trépanier – 40:41 Lise Pelletier– 45:05 Timothy Beaulieu – 50:49 John...
Episode 30 - COVID-19 Check In Part Two
April 01, 2020 11:58 - 53 minutes - 58.2 MBMelody and Mike let you know how they're doing before the second part of our COVID-19 Check In Episode. Part Two – 53:21 Intro – 00:28 David Vermette – 03:04 Réjean Beaulieu – 07:03 Sandra Goodwin – 14:29 Claire-Marie Brisson – 17:41 Calvin Fox – 20:37 Juliana L’Heureux – 24:29 James Myall – 32:06 Rémi Francoeur – 34:05 Rhea Côté Robbins – 39:56 Patrick Lacroix – 43:16 Monique Martineau Cairns – 48:33 Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content - https://www.patreon.c...
Episode 30 - COVID-19 Check In Part One
March 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThis week we thought we'd reach out to past and future guests, people doing amazing things in the Franco-American scene and a few friends of the podcast and ask them what their new normal is and if they have any tricks to help staying at home. So many people were nice enough to talk with us the episode had to broken up into three parts that will come out this week. Here are the guests that are on this episode. Part One – 00:27 -Intro 02:28 - Susan Poulin 08:29 – Abby Paige 12:23 - Ernie Heb...
Episode 29 - French North America Blogger David Vermette
March 24, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 44.4 MBTypically, when you think of conversations coming from a podcast it’s in the comments sections. This week David Vermette returns to the show to talk about something Patrick Lacroix talked about in his episode. After that Jesse asks him about a few of his recent blog posts. Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content - www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – www.teespring.com/fclpodcast ...
French-Canadian Legacy News 3/17 & David Vermette Preview
March 17, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 8.49 MBMelody is back to tell you about what articles to check out and what events may or may not be happening. Then we preview next week's episode with Author and Blogger David Vermette. We're honored to have David back on the show and we think he's back for an exciting reason. New Links - Maine charity working to preserve languages worldwide - https://www.sunjournal.com/2020/02/25/maine-charity-working-to-preserve-languages-worldwide Descendants of founder of Detroit didn't tell anyone they we...
Episode 28 - One Year Celebration
March 10, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 56.7 MBWe've been recording for a year and wanted to do something a little different. This week you'll get to know the hosts more when Tonya Shevenell interviews Jesse, Mike and Jesse's Sister Monique and then Jesse sits down with his parents to ask them popular questions he's asked guests in the past. We want to thank each and every person who's listened to the show. It means so much that it connects with so many people. We hope to continue telling these stories for many years!! Please consider su...
Episode 27 - Télé-Louisiane Interview with Will McGrew
March 03, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week we're joined by founder and CEO of Télé Louisiane, Will McGrew. Will and others are doing amazing work in Louisiana. They are making a multimedia platform dedicated to our culture and languages. Even though they are over a thousand miles away the story you'll hear is very familiar to ours. We love what Télé Louisiane is doing and we hope you'll find out more about them after listening. Website - https://www.telelouisiane.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnha...
French-Canadian Legacy News 2/25 & Télé-Louisiane Preview
February 25, 2020 05:00 - 9 minutes - 9.77 MBMelody lets you know about some amazing events coming up in March then you'll hear from Will McGrew, CEO and Founder of Télé-Louisiane. Jesse asks him about some Mardi Gras tips and tricks for the bonus question. Website - https://www.telelouisiane.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnha23C2RAYKRTEXfgdEPnQ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/telelouisiane/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TeleLouisiane Mardi Gras in Louisiana: Carnivals Between the City and the Country - ...
Episode 26: OFALycée Online French Baccalaureate Education
February 18, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week we're joined by Géraldine Guillermin, Thomas Renault and Christine Heitzmann to talk about the Ofalycee French American online school. Registration for fall classes is now open. Website - https://ofalycee.org/en/home/ Apply - https://mytads.com/a/ofalycee We have a Patreon where you can help support the show and hear extra bonus content. Please considering supporting us at www.Patreon.com/fclpodcast
French-Canadian Legacy News 2/11 & OFALycée Online School Preview
February 11, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 7.77 MBMelody is back again to let you know about events and articles to read and then Mike gives a preview about next week's episode with three founders of the OFALycée Online School. Registration is now open for classes starting this fall. Check out the links below. OFALycée Website - https://ofalycee.org/en/home/ Apply to OFALycée - https://mytads.com/a/ofalycee News Links - Lewiston’s Franco-American Collection is hosting poet Steven Riel - https://www.sunjournal.com/2020/02/03/poet-steven-ri...
Episode 25 - Bride of New France Author Suzanne Desrochers
February 04, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 29.9 MBThis week we are joined by author Suzanne Desrochers. She wrote the novel The Bride of New France and her and Jesse will discuss the book and the history of the Fille Du Roi. We hope you'll read the book and enjoy the discussion!
French-Canadian Legacy News 1/28 & Suzanne Desrochers Preview
January 28, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 7.84 MBMelody points out some interesting articles and events happening in the Franco scene and Mike gives a preview of next week's episode with Suzanne Desrochers the author of The Bride of New France. Bride of New France on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Bride-New-France-Suzanne-Desrochers/dp/0393345858 New Links – Maine Voices: ‘Olive, Again’ makes it OK to hate French-Canadians again - https://www.pressherald.com/2020/01/11/maine-voices-olive-again-makes-it-ok-to-hate-french-mainers-again T...
Episode 24: Mémère’s Notebook & Interview with Musician Robert Sylvain
January 21, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week Jesse talks to Musician Robert Sylvain about his amazing project Mémère’s Notebook. Robert will talk about his career and all the work that went into making Mémère’s Notebook a reality. You'll also hear two clips of a recent performance that Robert played. Mémère’s Notebook on Indiegogo - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/robert-sylvain-plays-memere-s-notebook--2/x/7361119#/ Robert's Website - http://robertsylvain.com/
French-Canadian Legacy News & Robert Sylvian Preview
January 14, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 7.3 MBFrench-Canadian Legacy News & Robert Sylvian Preview by French-Canadian Legacy Podcast
Episode 23 - 2020 Preview
January 07, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 30.7 MBThis week Jesse and Mike talk about their plans and goals for 2020. Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast The Blog - https://fclpodcast.com/blog
French-Canadian Legacy News 12/31
December 31, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 12.9 MBJesse gives you an update on what's going in the Franco-American scene around New England. He talks about popular events and blog events. Then Mike will let you know about next week's special episode. Thoughts on the Past — and the Future — from Eight 100-Year-Old Mainers - https://downeast.com/history/centenarians/ Ethnic Politics in Rhode Island: The Case of the Franco Americans - http://smallstatebighistory.com/ethnic-politics-rhode-island-case-franco-americans/ Franco-American Esther ...
Episode 22 - Christmas Episode with Juliana L'Heureux
December 24, 2019 05:01 - 32 minutes - 35.6 MBWe wanted to have a special episode about Christmas so we invited Juliana L'Heureux back to the show to talk to us about the holiday. She'll give us a language lesson about how to say Merry Christmas and tell us about her Noël theory. She'll also talk about the history of Pork Pie aka Tourtière. At the end you'll hear Josée Vachon's version of Jesse's favorite Christmas song. We hope you have an amazing holiday and enjoy listening to this fun episode. Noel - A four letter word with a unive...
Episode 21 - Sandra Goodwin Interview
December 17, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week’s guest is Sandra Goodwin. She’s the host of Maple Stars and Stripes: Your French-Canadian Genealogy Podcast. Sandra started the podcast in 2013 and she’s almost to episode 100. Jesse and Sandra will talk about how she got into Genology in 1992 and the differences between Genology today and back then. She’ll give some tips about how to start your own research. Maple Stars and Stripes Website - maplestarsandstripes.com/ Maple Stars and Stripes Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/mapl...
French-Canadian Legacy News & Sandra Goodwin Bonus
December 10, 2019 05:00 - 9 minutes - 11.3 MBNext week we're honored to have Sandra Goodwin of the Maple Stars & Stripes Your French-Canadian Genealogy Podcast. She'll tell us some tips about getting into Genealogy and talk about how she got into it. Link to Blog Articles and Events - https://fclpodcast.com/2019/12/10/french-canadian-legacy-news-links-12-10/(opens in a new tab) Maple Stars and Stripes Website - https://maplestarsandstripes.com/ Maple Stars and Stripes Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/maplestarsandstripes/
Episode 20 - Alan Casavant Interview
December 03, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 16.9 MBThe city of Biddeford, Maine has come up in past episodes, so we decided to talk to someone in the know. Alan Casavant is the mayor of Biddeford and he’ll talk to Jesse about the past, present and future of this historic city. Biddeford Maine Official Site - https://www.biddefordmaine.org/ Office of the Mayor - https://www.biddefordmaine.org/2276/Office-of-the-Mayor
Alan Casavant Preview
November 26, 2019 05:00 - 8 minutes - 8.83 MBJesse lets you know about the best blog posts to read and what upcoming events are going on in the Franco-American world then Mike previews next week's episode with Mayor Alan Casavant of Biddeford Maine. Check below for all the links Jesse mentioned. Blog Links - Were 19th Century Canadians Bad Farmers? - https://frenchnorthamerica.blogspot.com/2019/11/were-19th-century-canadiens-bad-farmers.html?fbclid=IwAR0P2K25OdKqWYBc8CAcUDOMLNlkrcCrXkAjgU_r0-R7LJbJXDHEtkkWrYg Non-stereotypical Occu...
Episode 19 - Lise Veronneau Interview
November 19, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week we're joined by Lise Veronneau. Lise is the Director of community relations and international affairs for Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain region and earlier this year she was knighted by the government of France and joined the French National Order of Merit. She also talks to Jesse about the Sister City Project between Burlington VT and Honfleur, which she’s the chair. Sister City Charter Signing Ceremony - https://www.cctv.org/watch-tv/programs/sister-city-charter-signing...
Introduction to French-Canadian Legacy News & Lise Veronneau Preview
November 12, 2019 05:00 - 8 minutes - 9.05 MBThis week we try something a little different. You'll still get the preview of next week's episode but Jesse will also talk about Events, Blogs and other news going on in the French-Canadian world. Next week we’re honored to have on a member of the French National Order of Merit. Lise Veronneau is the Director of community relations and international affairs for Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain region. She’ll tell Jesse what that experience was like and you’ll learn about Burlington...
Episode 18 - Jason Newton Interview
November 05, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 51.3 MBJason Newton, a Visiting Assistant Professor of Labor Relations, Law and History at Cornell, joins us to discuss his article “These French Canadian of the Woods are Half-Wild Folk": Wilderness, Whiteness, and Work in North America, 1840–1955. The article is available online so check it out and then join us for an interesting discussion about the history of French-Canadians and the Logging industry. Read the Article Online - https://www.academia.edu/25472306/_These_French_Canadian_of_the_Wood...
Jason Newton Interview
November 05, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 51.3 MBJason Newton, a Visiting Assistant Professor of Labor Relations, Law and History at Cornell, joins us to discuss his article “These French Canadian of the Woods are Half-Wild Folk": Wilderness, Whiteness, and Work in North America, 1840–1955. The article is available online so check it out and then join us for an interesting discussion about the history of French-Canadians and the Logging industry. Read the Article Online - https://www.academia.edu/25472306/_These_French_Canadian_of_the_Wood...
Jason Newton Preview
October 29, 2019 04:00 - 3 minutes - 4.11 MBJason Newton, a Visiting Assistant Professor of Labor Relations, Law and History at Cornell, joins us next week to discuss his article “These French Canadian of the Woods are Half-Wild Folk": Wilderness, Whiteness, and Work in North America, 1840–1955. The article is available online so check it out and check back next week for an interesting article about the history of French-Canadians and the Logging industry. The Article (Scroll down to read) - https://www.academia.edu/25472306/_These_Fr...
Episode 17 - Lise Pelletier Interview
October 22, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 43 MBThis week Jesse is joined by Lise Pelletier and they discuss Acadian History. Lise is the director of the Acadian Archives at the University of Maine at Fort Kent and even though she grew up with no knowledge of Acadian history she’ll discuss how she learned about it through literature. This week's episode deals with some difficult topics, but they are stories that are very important to tell. Online Acadian Archives - www.umfk.edu/archives/ Lise Staff Bio - www.umfk.edu/directory/bio/lise-m...
Lise Pelletier Preview
October 15, 2019 04:00 - 3 minutes - 4.09 MBLise Pelletier joins us next week to discuss Acadian history. Lise is the director of the Acadian Archives at the University of Maine at Fort Kent and even though she grew up with no knowledge of Acadian history she’ll discuss how she learned about it through literature. Next week's episode deals with some difficult topics, but they are stories that are very important to tell. Online Acadian Archives - https://www.umfk.edu/archives/ Lise Staff Bio - https://www.umfk.edu/directory/bio/lise-m...
Episode 16 - Steven Riel Interview
October 08, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBOur guest this week is Steven Riel. We were lucky enough to meet him at the Rassemblement in Orono and knew right away we wanted him on the show. Steven is a poet and the author of Fellow Odd Fellow his first full collection of poetry. His third Chapbook, Postcard from P-town was the runner-up for the inaugural Robin Becker Chapbook Prize. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Franco-American literary e-journal Résonance. Résonance Website - https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/resona...
Steven Riel Preview
October 01, 2019 04:00 - 3 minutes - 4.12 MBSteven Riel is joining us next week. We were lucky enough to meet him at the Rassemblement in Orono and knew right away we wanted him on the show. Steven is a poet and the author of Fellow Odd Fellow his first full collection of poetry. His third Chapbook, Postcard from P-town was the runner-up for the inaugural Robin Becker Chapbook Prize. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Franco-American literary e-journal Résonance*. Steven's Website - https://www.stevenriel.com/ Résonance - https:/...
Episode 15 - Robert Perreault Interview
September 24, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 58.4 MBThis week’s guest is considered by many to be the greatest Franco-American storyteller in New Hampshire. Robert Perreault is an Author, Historian and Professor and he was nice enough to sit down with us at the Rassemblement in Orono. Jesse talks to Robert about growing up in Manchester, some of the work he did after college and they’ll talk about the Irish vs the French in Manchester. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do! New Hampshire Humanities Bio - www.nhhumanities.org/present...
Robert Perreault Preview
September 17, 2019 04:00 - 6 minutes - 7.01 MBThis week’s guest is considered by many to be the greatest Franco-American storyteller in New Hampshire. Robert Perreault is an Author, Historian and Professor and he was nice enough to sit down with us at the Rassemblement in Orono. Jesse talks to Robert about growing up in Manchester, some of the work he did after college and they’ll talk about the Irish vs the French in Manchester. Please join us next week for this fantastic episode. New Hampshire Humanities Bio - https://www.nhhumanitie...
Episode 14 - John Tousignant Interview
September 10, 2019 04:02 - 27 minutes - 30.6 MBOur guest this week is John Tousignant, the Executive Director of the Franco-American Centre in Manchester, NH. For years he’s been working day in and day out helping to promote the Franco culture, so we wanted to have him on to tell his story. Some of the things Jesse and John talk about are how John grew up in a house that didn’t speak French and you’ll learn about all the non-profits he’s worked with through the years. We hope you enjoy the episode. Franco-American Centre Facebook Page - ...
John Tousignant Preview
September 03, 2019 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.83 MBFrom the first episode Jesse has been saying there’s been a renaissance happening in the Franco-American scene in the Manchester area. Next week’s guest is one of the people responsible for that. John Tousignant is the Executive Director of the Franco-American Centre in Manchester, NH and works day in and day out helping to promote the Franco culture. They’ll talk about everything from how John grew up in Concord, NH in a non-French speaking household and you’ll find out about all of the impo...
Episode 13 - Tonya and Ray Shevenell Interview
August 27, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 47.1 MBThis week’s episode is our first roundtable film discussion. We have Tonya and Ray Shevenell on to talk about the documentary The Home Road. Tonya directed the film and Ray is the “Star”. The film is about how Ray retraced his Great Great Grandfather’s trip from Compton, Quebec to Biddeford, Maine. The Film is an exploration of family, history and family - and how a journey into the unexpected inevitably leads to home. Tonya also talks about her upcoming projects, including an exclusive annou...
Tonya and Ray Shevenell Preview
August 20, 2019 04:00 - 4 minutes - 5.15 MBNext week’s episode is going to be a fun one for a couple of reasons. It’ll be the first time we’ll have two guests and so it’d only make sense to have two hosts. Jesse will share hosting duties with Mike and they’ll welcome Tonya and Ray Shevenell to the show. Tonya is the director of the documentary The Home Road and Ray, her father, is the self-described “Star”. The short description of The Home Road is, A 74-year-old Maine man retraces the journey of his pioneering, 19-year-old great-grea...
Episode 12 - Paul Marion Interview
August 13, 2019 04:01 - 56 minutes - 61.4 MBThis week's guest is Paul Marion. He's a poet and community leader from Lowell Massachusetts, who was heavily involved in the formation of the Lowell National Historical Park which he will discuss with Jesse. They also talk about Paul's childhood in Lowell and what the French-Canadian culture is like there today. Jesse also talks to Paul about his book Union River, which is a collection of poems about his life as a French-Canadian. We hope you enjoy this episode. Loom Press Author Page - htt...
Paul Marion Preview
August 06, 2019 04:01 - 4 minutes - 5.07 MBPaul Marion is a Poet and Community Leader from Lowell, Massachusetts who was nice enough to sit down with us and talk about his life and career. He grew up in Lowell and was instrumental to helping create the Lowell National Park. Tune in next week to hear Jesse and Paul talk about all things Lowell and also about Paul’s book Union River. Loom Press Author Page - http://www.loompress.com/authors-paul-marion Union River Amazon link - https://www.amazon.com/Union-River-Sketches-Paul-Marion/d...
Episode 11 - Chelsea Ray Interview
July 30, 2019 04:01 - 43 minutes - 34.3 MBWe were lucky to meet this week’s guest at the Rassemblement in Orono and knew we had to have her on the show. Dr. Chelsea Ray is an Associate Professor of French Language and Literature at Umaine-Augusta. Every year she helps put together a French Immersion Weekend where students and people of any age can spend a weekend at Blueberry Cove Camp in Tenants Harbor, Maine and participate in various activities all while speaking only French. Jesse also asks Dr. Ray about growing up in California ...
Dr. Chelsea Ray Preview
July 23, 2019 04:01 - 4 minutes - 5.53 MBDr. Chelsea Ray is an Associate Professor of French Language and Literature at UMaine Augusta. Dr. Ray will be our guest next week to talk about a very interesting project she helps put together each year. We met her at the Rassemblement in Orono, Maine in April and wanted to have her on the show to talk about the French Immersion Weekend at Blueberry Cove Camp in Tenants Harbor, Maine. This year’s event takes place September 27th through the 29th. Join us next week for the full interview to...
Episode 10 - Josée Vachon Interview
July 16, 2019 04:01 - 43 minutes - 47.6 MBThis week’s guest is a French-Canadian Hall of Fame Musician, host of Bonjour a French Language talk show that aired over 500 episodes, she’s performed all over the world and she was kind enough to let us use her fantastic song “French in America” to start and end our show each week. Josée Vachon sits down with Jesse to talk about all that and she’ll discuss how she was introduced to music and talk about some of her favorite songs. Josée Vachon Website - http://www.joseevachon.com/ Josée Va...
Josee Vachon Preivew
July 09, 2019 04:01 - 6 minutes - 7.12 MBNext week’s guest has been involved with every episode of the French-Canadian Legacy and we’re very excited we got to sit down with her. Josée Vachon is a French-Canadian Hall of Fame musician who allows us to use her song ‘French in America’ every week. Jesse and Josée discuss her childhood in Maine, when she discovered her love of music and they’ll discuss the origin of a few of her songs. Make sure you keep listening after the bonus question because you’ll hear the full version of French i...