French-Canadian Legacy Podcast

The Franco vote is something we’ve touched upon in earlier episodes but this week we’re doing a deep dive. This week we're joined by returning favorite Juliana L'Heureux and first time guest and author of How Maine Decides: An Insider's Guide to How Ballot Measures Are Won and Lost, Dr. Christian Potholm. They'll discuss if there's a Franco vote and how it's effected Maine Elections. This episode...

This week we’re joined by another amazing person Jesse met on his visit to Yale. Dr. Brendan Shanahan is a Associate Research Scholar, Committee on Canadian Studies at Yale University. You’ll learn how Dr. Shanahan found his way to Canadian Studies, including stops you’ll recognize from past episodes. They’ll talk about his book, Disparate Regimes: Nativist Politics, Alienage Law, and Citizenship...

Jesse is back behind the news desk again and then he'll let you know about next week's amazing guest, Dr. Brendan Shanahan. Dr. Brendan Shanahan Bio - https://history.yale.edu/people/brendan-shanahan News Links - https://www.poutinefest.com/nh/tickets https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/events/tag/franco/ https://www.facebook.com/LowellFrancoAmericanWeek

This week we welcome Genealogist Nicole Gallant-Nunes to the podcast. You’ll learn about what inspired Nicole to become a Genealogist and her journey to become one. Nicole and Jesse also discuss how Genealogy lead her to learn about the history of the Acadians. Which leads to a fantastic project that she is currently working on. Nicole’s Blog - progenealogistnicole.blogspot.com Treasured Trees Gen...

Get your calendars out because Jesse has some dates for some event you'll want to remember then he'll let you know about next week's guest, Nicole Gallant-Nunes. She's been working on an important project that you'll want to check out. Nicole’s Blog - progenealogistnicole.blogspot.com The Acadian Expulsion Memorial List Part One - https://famillesdaigle.ca/en/the-acadian-expulsion-memorial-list-pa...

We welcome Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith back to the show to talk about Volume Two of French All Around Us. Listeners to the show will remember Volume One, and we hope it’s on your bookshelf. Dr. Stein-Smith talks about the process of working on a second volume and some recent honors she received. We hope you enjoy the episode and will check out Volume Two!! French all around us volume 2 - https://fabr...

Jesse has a blog, podcast and a job listing in the news segment this week. Then he's going to let you know about friend of the show Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith's return to the show. They'll be talking about Volume 2 of French All Around us next week, we hope you'll grab a copy and tune in!!! French all around us volume 2 - https://fabricejaumont.net/2025/04/18/new-book-french-all-around-us-volume-2/...

Last March Jesse attended a conference at Yale and today’s guest was the keynote speaker. Dr. Jonathan Gosnell is the Department Chair of French Studies at Smith College. In the episode you’ll learn how he became interested in French Studies, learn about a couple of the classes he teachers, and he’ll talk about his keynote speech about Snowshoers and clubs that were formed around New England. We h...

Jesse puts on his new reporter chapeau and lets you know about the news and blogs happening in the French-Canadian World. Then you'll hear a preview about next week's episode with Dr. Jonathan Gosnell. Dr. Gosnell presented at a symposium that Jesse was honored to attend. We hope you'll tune in next week to learn about Snowshoe Clubs. Dr. Gosnell Smith College Profile - https://www.smith.edu/peopl...

We're honored to have a legend of the St. John Valley on our show today. Don Levesque. We'll learn about his journalism career, how he worked for the St. John Valley Times for 25 year. He's monthly article in French, and he works with Le Club Français. We thank him for his time and we hope you enjoy this episode. Monthly Article - https://thecounty.me/2026/01/20/opinion/tempus-fugit/ Les Chanteurs...

Jesse lets you know about an exciting event he took part in last weekend and a couple of things to check out. Then he'll talk about next week's guest Don Levesque. Just a note, there is no bonus question this week, just a preview. Check out Don's monthly article -https://thecounty.me/2026/01/20/opinion/tempus-fugit/ News Links - ACGS Spring Conference – Virtual - https://nergc.org/event/acgs-sprin...

This week Jesse talks to a new friend we met at the first Maine Poutinefest, author Paula Grandpre Wood. Paula had a very popular table that year, so of course we wanted to talk to her and learn about her book, The Long Walk Home with the Ceinture Fléchée. In talking about the book they’ll cover the miracle of the bridge, focus on the history of Trois-Rivières and much more. https://www.valleybree...

Jesse is letting you know about some events and blogs to check out and then letting you know about next week's amazing guest Author Paula Grandpre Wood. You'll learn about her book, The Long Walk Home with the Ceinture Fléchée, which is a story we think a lot of listeners will relate to. Paula's Website - https://paulagrandprewoodsash.com/ News Links Query the Past - https://querythepast.com/st-jo...

We’re excited to have a conversation with Dr. Leslie Choquette, Professor of History and Director of the French Institute. They’ll talk about The French Institute, her book Frenchmen into Peasants and more. You’ll also learn how a tour on a yellow school bus helped shape her career. About Her - https://www.assumption.edu/people-and-departments/directory/leslie-p-choquette-phd Frenchmen into Peasan...

Jesse returns to the news desk to tell you about his favorite band...and other events that listeners of the show will enjoy. Then he previews next week's guest, a guest we get a lot of requests for and finally got to sit down with her, Dr. Leslie Choquette. Make sure you tune in next week! About Her - https://www.assumption.edu/people-and-departments/directory/leslie-p-choquette-phd Search The Fre...

This week we're joined by Poet and Songwriter Jean Pouliot. Jesse met Jean at Rassemblement in an interesting way that we'll share on the show. Jean was nice enough to share a couple of poems and songs after talking about his journey. The Singing Bridge - https://www.amazon.com/Singing-Bridge-Hymns-Franco-American-Mill/dp/B0D5LVJNW9 Website - https://www.jeanedouardpouliot.com/ Substack - https://...

Lots of great stuff is happening in Maine and Jesse is here to let you know about it. Then he'll talk about next week's episode with Jean Pouliot. You might have seen him at Poutinefest last year, because he attended all three of them! Tune in next week for the full interview!! Links for Jean - The Singing Bridge - https://www.amazon.com/Singing-Bridge-Hymns-Franco-American-Mill/dp/B0D5LVJNW9 Webs...

Our first interview of the new season is a good one. Jean-Michel Dufaux is part of the team behind the fantastic documentary, Notre rêve américain. Jesse and other friends that we've had on the podcast were honored to take part and he's excited to talk about it. You'll also learn about the other work Jean-Michel has been a part of. https://www.facebook.com/jeanmichel.dufaux/ https://siegehublot.co...

We’re back with a new season of The French-Canadian Legacy Podcast and Jesse is behind the news desk to let you know about events, books and blogs in the Franco-American world. Then he’ll let you know about Next Week’s Guest Jean-Michel Dufaux and the project Jesse was able to work on with him, Notre rêve américain. YouTube link - https://youtu.be/hYvyD-f8ds0?si=iy3voAF7iCR8KwQT FCL News Links Man...

We have an exciting new project that is launching TODAY!!! Jesse has always wanted to make a video series about French-Canadian locations in New England, so for the past year we've been working on that exact project. French-Canadian Voyages is a video series that will travel to Historical sites and your host Camden Martin will let you know why that location is important to our story. We hope you'l...

This week Jesse sits down with Professor of History and Education at UMaine Fort Kent, Dr. Paul Buck. They'll take about life in Fort Kent, Madawaska and the Saint John Valley. How Dr. Buck came to research Franco-Americans and how he ended up in Fort Kent. We hope you enjoy this episode and we'll see you next season! You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substa...

Melody is behind the news desk for the final time this season but she's got a wrap up and some great things to check out. Then Jesse will introduce Dr. Paul Buck and give a preview of next week's season finale. News Links - Franco-Americans on the trail of their ancestors: https://www.lesoleil.com/actualites/actualites-locales/la-capitale/2024/08/12/les-francos-americains-sur-la-trace-de-leurs-anc...

We recorded this episode well over a year ago but we still think it's an important one to listen to. Friend of the show and contributor to "French All Around Us", Joseph Dunn was lucky enough to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron when he visited New Orleans. Of course Jesse and Joseph will talk about other things but this was a brilliant conversation we wanted to share. Laura Plantation -...

Melody is behind the FCL news desk to start the episode and then Jesse will let you know a little about next week's episode. It's an episode that we recorded awhile ago. Friend of the show Joseph Dunn joins us to talk about Emmanuel Macron's visit to New Orleans, that happened in December of 2022. It was recorded awhile ago but we think it's an amazing conversation. We hope you'll come back next w...

This week we're joined by the Host of the YouTube channel, Histoire d'un Nord, Philippe Aubry. We'll admit we didn't know much about this area of Quebec called The Laurentides. Luckily we learned a lot from his channel and Philippe was kind enough to join us. We hope you enjoy learning about this area as much as we did! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Histoire.dun. Nord YouTube - https://www.y...