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.edu/organization/frenchclub Richelieu Club Nashua Mission 22 - https://mission22.com/ Holy Moly Snacks - htt...
Nov 02, 2022•46 min
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 Franco-American Digital Archives raise $15,000! https://francoamericandigitalarchives.org/support Events: Nove...
Oct 25, 2022•5 min
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/ Follow Patrick on Twitter - https://twitter.com/querythepast Acadian Archives Website - https://www.umfk....
Oct 18, 2022•6 min
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-and-culture/ Maine mourns the loss of a Brillant Franco-American Writer: https://francoamerican.bdnblog...
Oct 11, 2022•5 min
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 - https://stephanieplante.ca/ Follow Stéphanie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/specialballot Follow S...
Oct 04, 2022•37 min
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.jsp?PRODUCTID=2746&SINGLESTORE=true FCL News Links - Articles: Canada to drop vaccine requirement an...
Sep 27, 2022•11 min
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/1FAIpQLSf8o8sjnrXgp6A6lzPBMcLIJN1WUXvL1yP_DK8DGsHHOj-yJg/viewform Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way...
Sep 20, 2022•24 min
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 the Young Franco-American Summit - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8o8sjnrXgp6A6lzPBMcLI...
Sep 13, 2022•10 min
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. Jean Baptiste Church — A Video Memoir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gUaftP-sEw “Lowell’s Historic ...
Sep 06, 2022•50 min
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 News Links - Articles: Governor Mills visits the Fort Kent Acadian Archives: https://www.maine.gov/govern...
Aug 30, 2022•12 min
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 about Toujours Icitte - https://www.documentaries.org/toujour... Brian's Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/brianha...
Aug 23, 2022•37 min
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 French-Canadian Immigrants in New England - https://books.google.com/books/about/Camille_Lessard_Bissonn...
Aug 16, 2022•12 min
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 bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast Check out our merch on T...
Aug 09, 2022•50 min
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_Land_in_Between.html?id=x1dhPgAACAAJ Lowell Celebrates Kerouac! Website - https://lowellcelebrateske...
Aug 02, 2022•7 min
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.com/channel/UCyaw1-qjpwgRqKnr5QrFtSw/videos Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus con...
Jul 26, 2022•30 min
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 Franco-américains: 1860-1980 (Modernités XIXe-XXe) (French Edition) in your favorite local or used ...
Jul 19, 2022•11 min
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’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.p...
Jun 28, 2022•28 min
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 Collection: https://www.umfk.edu/archives/blog/new-books-in-our-collection/ The Acadian Landing Monument at 10...
Jun 21, 2022•10 min
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/faculty-staff/faculty-profiles/katharine-n-harrington/ Follow Dr. Harrington on twitter - https://twit...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min
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/ Lacroix's Library - Franco-America in the Making The Creole Nation Within by Jonathan K. Gosnell - htt...
Jun 07, 2022•11 min
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 talk about some of the other amazing projects she's been working on. Tickets to see "Les Filles du QUOI...
May 31, 2022•29 min
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/canadiens-francais-du-michigan-les Articles: QTP at 150: Back to Ding-a-Long Street: http://querythepast...
May 24, 2022•14 min
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 enough for taking time out of his busy schedule to join us. We hope you'll enjoy this episode and che...
May 17, 2022•43 min
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.com/produit/tout-nous-serait-possible-une-histoire-politique-des-franco-americains-1874-1945 Articles: “F...
May 10, 2022•13 min
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 on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTGHwLWMdqY7tThgwHSE5qw NH Chronicle Episode – ht...
May 03, 2022•41 min
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 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTGHwLWMdqY7tThgwHSE5qw NH Chronicle Episode – https://...
May 03, 2022•41 min
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/UCTGHwLWMdqY7tThgwHSE5qw NH Chronicle Episode – https://www.wmur.com/article/nh-chronicle-franco-foods-in-the-gr...
Apr 26, 2022•5 min
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-around-us New York in French Article - https://newyorkinfrench.net/profiles/blogs/french-all-around-us Kath...
Apr 19, 2022•31 min
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/a0S8X00000SWZVR Mémère’s Notebook Announcement: http://www.sacorivertheatre.org/events/2022/6/3/robert-sylva...
Apr 12, 2022•8 min
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 coming on to talk to us. Learn more about the Quebec Delegation - https://www.international.gouv.qc.ca/...
Apr 06, 2022•24 min
