French-Canadian Legacy Podcast

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...

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/UCTGHwLWMdqY...

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-...

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/a0S8X000...

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 com...

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://f...

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...

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 acadian@maine.e...

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 disc...

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://modernefranc...

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 Inst...

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...

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 - 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.productionsplayball.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/martinca...

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....

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-...

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/que...

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:...

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/g...

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...

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.o...

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 o...

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/playlis...

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 e...

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.a...