French-Canadian Legacy Podcast

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/h...

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 - Articl...

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://...

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: htt...

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...

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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 we...

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 ce...

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.ev...

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 ch...

Melody is here to let you know about Blogs, Podcasts and events to look forward to and then we have a preview of next week’s episode with filmmakers Daniel Quintanilla and Jessamine Irwin. They’ve been working on Le Carrefour and we can’t wait for you to hear all about it. Film’s Website - https://lecarrefourfilm.com/ Support the Film - https://www.gofundme.com/f/2ukpv-film-fundraiser-le-carrefour...

We first met Daniel Moreau at the Rassemblement in Orono, Maine. He was a fresh-faced kid who just got his training wheels off and was talking about a very big project he was working on. That project is now completed and it’s just as amazing as we hoped it’d be. Dawson: A Story of a New England Mill City, is a ten part series on YouTube and we’re happy to discuss it with Daniel. Watch Dawson on Yo...

Melody returns from her "tropical" vacation to let everyone know what blogs, events and podcasts to check out this week. Then we have a history making preview. For the first time in podcast history our guest, Daniel Moreau, asks Jesse a bonus question. Watch Dawson on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF__6K2ZVXe5qTLEPJe-RmA FCL News Links - Founders Cemetery at the University of New Engl...

This week Jesse is joined by Thomas Lachine, creator of MTL JTM. Thomas will talk about his inspiration for the brand and talk about some of his most popular blog posts. Just a note that the MTL JTM site is currently down but will be back up soon. MTL JTM on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mtljtm/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - htt...

Melody is off celebrating her birthday, so Mike is here to give a real quick summary of articles, podcasts and events to check out. Then you'll learn about Thomas Lachine and the MTL JTM project. News Links - A French-Canadian Journey: Bellechasse to Sweetsburg - http://querythepast.com/lacroix-family-part-1/ Where Did the Term “Franco-American” Come From? - https://frenchnorthamerica.blogspot.com...

This week we're honored to have Dr. Paul Leblanc, President of Southern New Hampshire University. Dr. Leblanc has been President of SNHU since 2003 and has helped the university prosper. Jesse will talk to Dr. LeBlanc about growing up in Canada and moving to the US at a young age and some of the amazing initiatives SNHU does. We hope you'll enjoy this episode. President's Corner - https://www.snhu...

Melody is back with the best articles and events and let's you know about next week's guest Dr. Paul LeBlanc, President of Southern New Hampshire University. Presidents Corner - https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/leadership-and-history/president-corner Articles: Franco-American Fiddlers Rendezvous coming to Lewiston’s Kennedy Park: https://www.centralmaine.com/2021/07/10/franco-american-fiddlers-rendez...

This week we're honored to have the Coordinator of Community Engagement and Managing Editor of Le Forum, Lisa Desjardins Michaud. We first met Lisa at the 2019 Rassemblement but she's been a supporter of the Podcast since day one. Jesse and Lisa talk about all the amazing stuff she's doing at Umaine Orono including all the virtual events during COVID, the Rassemblement and Le Forum among others. W...

Melody is back to let you know the blogs, podcasts and events for the next two weeks and then she lets you know about next week's guest Lisa Desjardins Michaud. To learn more about the Franco-American Programs at UMaine Orono - https://umaine.edu/francoamerican/ Articles: Trigger Warning: Poutine is Québécois https://www.myfrenchcanadianfamily.com/post/trigger-warning-poutine-is-qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coi...

This week we talk to French Teacher Camden Martin. He's got an amazing story to share and he'll talk about the Lewiston-Auburn area, which we haven't covered much of. Alliance Française du Maine - https://afdume.org/ Museum L-A - https://www.museumla.org/ USM’s Franco-American Collection - https://usm.maine.edu/franco-american-collection Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus conten...

As always Melody is here to tell you about blogs, podcasts and events to keep an eye on and she'll give a quick preview of next week's episode with Camden Martin. New Issue of Le Forum -https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1100&context=francoamericain_forum Franco-American renaissance mourns for a devoted mentor - http://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2021/06/07/franc...

We started off telling the story of New England but as the show has grown, we've wanted to find similar stories across America. This week's episode is one of those stories. On October 30, 2020 a new National Historical Park opened in Missouri and we have lead interpretation ranger Emily Smithey on the show to tell us about it. We hope you'll enjoy this episode and schedule a trip to St. Genevieve...

Melody is back to let you know about some exciting events and informational blogs to check out. Then we'll learn about next week's guest. Ste. Geneviève national Historical Park - https://www.nps.gov/stge/index.htm News Links - 'The language connects us to our identity.' | Franco-Americans strive to keep the French alive in Maine - https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/aroostook-count...

This week Jesse gets to talk to Scott Tilton & Rudy Bazenet co-founders of the Nous Foundation. If you don't know about the amazing work they're doing in New Orleans, you'll want to listen to this one right away. Jesse will talk to them about the creation of the Nous Foundation in Paris, how they came up with the name and Louisiana joining Organisation internationale de la Francophonie and other t...

Melody is back to tell you about Blogs, Podcasts, Events and a brand new GEOTOUR!! Then you'll hear a bonus clip with next week's guests the Co-Founders of the Nous Foundation, Scott Tilton & Rudy Bazenet. Visit the Nous Foundation’s website - https://www.nousnola.org/ News Links – New England Franco-Route Geotour - https://www.geocaching.com/play/geotours/new-england-franco-route Those Other Fran...