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/Fren…

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/FrenchHistLearn more about the podcast -https://www.thefrenchhi…

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 a…

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 - http…

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-…

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 me…

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://ic…

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.co…

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/Kutt32DcnVFollow Monderne Francos - https://modernefrancos.com/Watch Dawson - https://www.youtube.com/chann…

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/NHPoutineFestInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nhpoutinefest/Venders - UNH …

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 Interviews11/8/22 - NH PoutineFest & YFAS Wrap-UpNH PoutineFest Links - Website -https://www.nhpoutinefest.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NHPoutineFestInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nhpoutinefest/Ne…

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.pdfFollow…

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 EpisodeArticles:Celebrating Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center! http://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2022/10/05/franco-american-news-and-cu…

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 y…

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.tou…

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/fo…

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 u…

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.comFranco Festival facebook page - ww…

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…

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 -…

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 …

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…

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 …

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/256162952081648Check o…

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.f…

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.barakab…

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/20.500.13013/52News Links - Article…

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…

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…

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 a…

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-michiganFrench…

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 bat…

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.co…

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 …

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 recipe…

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 Pag…

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 …

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-usArticles: Les Filles du QUOI? World Premiere Annoucement: https://abbypaige.com/2022/04/06/les-filles-du-quoi-world-premiere/ https://lostnationt…

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…

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/bostonNews Links Articles: Who Are t…

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…

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 …

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 ourselv…

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 Frenc…

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 …

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/ar…

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 - htt…

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.productionspla…

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/louisianais1742CODOFIL Website - https://www.crt.state.la.us/cultural-development/codofil…

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-ca…