Melody is back with a Franco News Round up and then you'll hear from Jesse to learn about next week's guest Marie-Josée Duquette. We thank Marie-Josée for her time but because of her busy schedule we didn't have time for a bonus question. Québec Government Office in Boston - http://www.international.gouv.qc.ca/en/boston News Links Articles: Who Are the Francophones in the United States?: https://france-amerique.com/en/who-are-the-francophones-in-the-united-states/ Not All Acadians?: https://www....
Mar 29, 2022•5 min
We have discussed Jesse’s attempts to learn French many times on the podcast. However, for the first time ever, Jesse attempts to have an entire episode in French. Joining him is his friend Jean-Philippe L’Étoile, who he met through the podcast. As a warning, there will be many errors in grammar and vocabulary. Also, since Mike doesn’t speak French, things that would normally have been edited out have not been. But we did our best, and we think it is important to try to speak the language that i...
Mar 22, 2022•50 min
Melody is at the news desk covering everything you need to know and then Jesse lets you know about next week's exciting and unique episode with special guest Jean Philippe L'Étoile. We hope you'll tune in next week, you won't want to miss this episode! Articles: Visions of Kerouac: http://querythepast.com/visions-of-kerouac/ Latest Acadian Archives Newsletter: Subscribe by emailing [email protected] Acadian Archives blog post: https://www.umfk.edu/archives/blog/acadian-deportation-documents/ Fra...
Mar 15, 2022•15 min
This week's a special episode because we're talking about one of our favorite topics....FOOD! Jesse sits down with the founder of KMG Foods Kristen Gagné. Last holiday season we were hearing about their Tukkay Original Blend. Mike was willing to do his own research and tried it and loved it. We've had a lot of discussions about what we call ourselves on this podcast. Now we're going to have a discussion about what we call our food! Learn more about KMG Foods - https://www.kmgfoods.com/ Order the...
Mar 08, 2022•37 min
Melody is no longer in the interview hot seat and back behind the news desk to let you know about the blogs, events and podcasts you should be paying attention to. Then Jesse will let you know about next week's guest, Kristen Gagné. Learn more about KMG Foods - https://www.kmgfoods.com/ News Links - Articles: Cultural Costume Trends You See At French-Canadian Winter Festivals: https://modernefrancos.com/cultural-costume-trends-winter-festivals/ Free Online Books on Franco-American History: http:...
Mar 01, 2022•7 min
You hear from her every other week as she keeps you up to date on Franco events and blogs but we've never had a full episode about. We finally fix that. Melody Desjardins is our guest this week and we're going to learn about growing up in Iowa, Why she reached out to us three years ago and her inspiration for her amazing blog. Moderne Francos Blog - https://modernefrancos.com/ Moderne Francos Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernefrancos/ Lewis and Clark Article - https://www.myfrenchcana...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Melody is here to let you know about articles, podcasts and events. Then Jesse gives a preview of next week's guest...Melody Desjardins!! Articles: UMFK Acadian Archive Director Publishes New Article on Acadian History: https://www.umfk.edu/news/acadian-history-article-2-2022/ Acadian History: From Colonialism to Reinvention: https://www.umfk.edu/archives/acadian-history/ Patrick Lacroix: Honoring Vermont’s French-Canadian history: https://vtdigger.org/2022/02/10/patrick-lacroix-honoring-vermont...
Feb 15, 2022•8 min
This week we're honored to have Director Martin Cadotte on the show. Jesse saw some of Martin's amazing work while in Quebec City and wanted to have him on the show to discuss creating reality/documentaries. We hope you'll enjoy this week's episode and search out Martin's fantastic work. Website - https://www.productionsplayball.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/martincadotte/ Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/user13343362 Twitter – https://twitter.com/martincadotte IMDB - https://www.imdb com/...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Melody is here to talk about interesting blogs and amazing events and then Jesse will let you know about next week's episode with Martin Cadotte. There isn't a bonus question this week because Mike messed up and included it in the full episode. Tune in next week for a great episode! Where to find Martin Cadotte - Website - https://www.productionsplayball.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/martincadotte IMDB - https://www.imdb com/name/nm0128292/ Articles: Franco Foods on NH Chronicle: https://ww...
Feb 01, 2022•6 min
This week we're honored to have Joseph Dunn on the show. Jesse will talk to Joseph about becoming a Knight in the National Order of Merit, a tourist-cultural entrepreneur and one of our favorite Franco-Louisianan. Follow Joseph on twitter - https://twitter.com/louisianais1742 CODOFIL Website - https://www.crt.state.la.us/cultural-development/codofil/ Laura Plantation - https://www.lauraplantation.com/discover/the-plantation Joseph Dunn AAFLFC Presentation - https://youtu.be/0jWTTSDymxE A Convers...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Melody has finished ringing in 2022 so she's back with all the best articles and events the Franco world has to offer then Jesse will let you know about next week's guest Joseph Dunn. We hope you'll check back next week. Articles: French-Canadian history inspired Bend author's 'Daughter of the King' - https://www.bendbulletin.com/lifestyle/french-canadian-history-inspired-bend-authors-daughter-of-the-king/article_684a81c8-6cda-11ec-952e-f713fdb8bde7.html Kerry Chaput’s website: https://www.kerry...
Jan 18, 2022•10 min
Patrick Lacroix is back on the show to talk about his new book, "" Tout nous serait possible ". Une histoire politique des Franco-Américains, 1874-1945" Jesse and Patrick will talk about the inspiration for the book, what Franco politicians are in it and why he wrote it in French. Links for Patrick - Query the Past Blog - http://querythepast.com/ Follow Patrick on Twitter - https://twitter.com/querythepast Buy - " Tout nous serait possible ". Une histoire politique des Franco-Américains, 1874-19...
Jan 11, 2022•51 min
Melody is still celebrating the end of 2021 and the promise of 2022, so there is no news this week but that gives us more time to hype next week's guest, Patrick Lacroix! Links for Patrick - Query the Past Blog - http://querythepast.com/ Follow Patrick on Twitter - https://twitter.com/querythepast Buy - " Tout nous serait possible ". Une histoire politique des Franco-Américains, 1874-1945 - https://www.pulaval.com/produit/tout-nous-serait-possible-une-histoire-politique-des-franco-americains-187...
Jan 04, 2022•6 min
Melody is here to give you the gift of a news wrap-up. All the highlights of the past year in one place. We hope everyone had an amazing holiday. The best of 2021: February: Franco Foods - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTGHwLWMdqY7tThgwHSE5qw April: The Paper Route - https://www.amazon.com/PAPER-ROUTE-Jacqueline-Nelson-McDonald/dp/B08XN7HXMS/ May: FCL GeoTour - https://www.geocaching.com/play/geotours/new-england-franco-route Franco-American Pathways - https://anchor.fm/francopathways/episode...
Dec 28, 2021•9 min
Jesse made some good friends from all over the world while studying in Quebec so he's invited a bunch of them to come on the show and talk about why they went to Quebec City to study French and what holiday traditions they have. 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
Dec 21, 2021•27 min
Melody returns to the news desk to give you the heads up about articles, podcasts and events going on. Then she lets you know what to expect from our International holiday special next week! News Links - Articles: FCL PF Wrap-Up: https://fclpodcast.com/2021/12/07/episode-76-nh-poutinefest-spooktacular-wrap-up/ A Very Ida Christmas, video on demand tickets December 16-26: https://thepublictheatre.org/a-very-ida-christmas/ Les Aventures d'un Québécois. Quiz 2 1er partie: https://www.youtube.com/wa...
Dec 14, 2021•6 min
This week we're going to make you hungry by talking about the 2021 NH PoutineFest Spooktacular. The event returned in October, it was a little different but just as amazing. Joining this week are Timothy Beaulieu, Mélody Desjardins and Timothy St. Pierre. Then we talk to the first back to back PoutineFest Champion and owner of Red Beard's Kitchen, Chef Matt Provencher. Follow Red Beard's Kitchen online - https://www.facebook.com/redbeardskitchennh Order from Red Beard's Kitchen (Located in Manch...
Dec 07, 2021•27 min
Last month there was a new event sparking conversation in the Franco-American scene. Today we're joined by some of the people who put it together and attended. Daniel Moreau, Mélody Desjardins, Patrick Lacroix and Timothy St. Pierre are here to talk about the Young Franco-Americans Summit that was held at The University of Maine - Orono. Youth Summit Presentations - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAX5gzY2aFDG1G8QeOIbKa3w3XLL3vEuc Links for Daniel - Dawson Revisited Podcast - https://www....
Nov 30, 2021•31 min
This week we're honored to have the author of "Pourquoi la loi 101 est un échec (Why bill 101 is a failure)", Frédéric Lacroix. This is the first interview Frédéric has given in english about his book and we hope everyone will enjoy this interesting and controversial conversation he has with Jesse. Follow Frédéric online - https://fredericlacroix.quebec/ 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 yo...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Melody lets us know all the important things happening in the Franco world before Jesse talks about next week's guest, Frédéric Lacroix. Just a note, the book that Frédéric is talking about during the bonus question is "A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans" by David Vermette. Follow Frédéric's blog - https://fredericlacroix.quebec/ Buy "A Distinct Alien Race" - https://www.amazon.com/Distinct-Alien-Race-Franco-Americans-Industrialization/dp/1771861495 Articles: The latest ...
Nov 16, 2021•9 min
Put on your Cleveland Naps jersey on because we're talking Baseball! This week we're honored to have Gregory Rubano on to talk about Woonsocket native and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Napoleon "Nap" Lajoie. Even if you don't love baseball, you'll enjoy hearing about "Nap" and his story. Nap Lajoie Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nap_Lajoie MLB Hall of Fame - https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/lajoie-nap Before the Babe Book - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1499364075 In Ty C...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Melody is here to let you know about all the events and blogs to follow and then we'll get a bonus question with next week's guest Greg Rubano. Greg on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Gregory-Rubano-author-309505162585425/ Nap Lajoie Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nap_Lajoie In Ty Cobb’s Shadow - https://www.amazon.com/Ty-Cobbs-Shadow-Baseballs-Superstar/dp/0692649867 News Links - Articles: Young Franco-American Summit Presentations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&lis...
Nov 02, 2021•10 min
This week we're joined by the head of Transition Québec and candidate for Mayor, Jackie Smith. Jesse and Jackie will talk about Transition Québec's platform and important topics facing the voters of Québec City. This is a very interesting episode because you'll learn about the differences between campaigns in Québec and in America. We hope you enjoy the episode. Follow Jackie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jackie_qc Transition Québec - https://transitionqc.org/ Don’t forget to check out our Pa...
Oct 26, 2021•57 min
Melody and the news returns and Jesse gives us a quick preview of next week's episode with Jackie Smith. Follow Jackie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jackie_qc Transition Québec - https://transitionqc.org/ News Links Articles: Chalifoux, Part II: The Franco-American Who Won Boston: http://querythepast.com/chalifoux-franco-american-won-boston/ French Canadians 100 Years Ago: January to April: http://querythepast.com/french-canadians-1921-part-1/ Franco-Américains L’Encyclopédie Canadienne: http...
Oct 19, 2021•8 min
This week we're joined by Kathleen Stein Smith. Kathleen is an advocate for the French Language and how important it is to learn another language. We hope you'll enjoy this important episode. This week we're joined by Kathleen Stein Smith. Kathleen is an advocate for the French Language and how important it is to learn another language. We hope you'll enjoy this important episode. Follow Kathleen on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KathySteinSmith AAFLFC YouTube Page - https://www.youtube.com/chann...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr
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
Oct 05, 2021•7 min
This week we're joined by the creative minds behind Franco-American Pathways, a monthly must listen to podcast. You'll hear from Julia Rhinelander, Anna Faherty and Maureen Perry about where the idea for the podcast came from and some behind the scenes stories about their first few episodes. We hope you'll enjoy this episode and check out the amazing work they're doing. Franco-American Pathways website - https://francopathwayspod.wordpress.com/ Learn more about the Franco-American Collection - h...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Melody has returned and the new is more powerful from an extra week off. Then she'll let you know about next week's guests Julia Rhinelander, Anna Faherty and Maureen Perry the hosts of Franco-American Pathways an amazing new podcast. Then we end with an interesting bonus question. Franco-American Pathways Website - https://francopathwayspod.wordpress.com/ Articles: Franco-American Day in Maine celebrated in Augusta: http://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2021/09/09/franco-american-news-and-culture/...
Sep 21, 2021•9 min
We're giving Melody an extra week to prep the news so we're back with BREAKING NEWS. NH PoutineFest is returning in Spooky style. Tim Beaulieu talks to Mike about the event happening on October 23rd at the Budweiser Biergarten in Merrimack NH. Tim will talk about the history of the event and plans for this year's event. Tickets go on sale this Saturday at 10am. Link to buy tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nh-poutinefest-spooktacular-2021-tickets-167109752769 NH PoutineFest Website - https:...
Sep 14, 2021•21 min
This week we’re honored to have Daniel Quintanilla and Jessamine Irwin on our show. They are the filmmakers behind Le Carrefour (The Intersection). Jesse will talk to them about them about what inspired them to create this film and their backgrounds. If you listen to this show you’ll want to see this important documentary. Here’s the film’s description, “Cécile reconnects with the French of her childhood thanks to recently arrived Franco-African immigrants, like Tresor, seeking asylum in Cécile’...
Sep 07, 2021•39 min
