French-Canadian Legacy Podcast

Melody is here to let you know about all the blogs and events for the next couple of weeks and then Jesse gives a preview of next week's episode. Our guest next week is the Paul Mellon Professor of American History at the University of Cambridge Gary Gerstle. For our bonus question we talk sports. Buy the Book - https://www.amazon.com/Working-Class-Americanism-1914-1960-Interdisciplinary-Perspecti...

This week's episode is a fun one. Jesse talks to Keene High School Senior, Amelia Opsahl. in June, Amelia won the Platinum Award in Le Grand Concours, the 2020 National French Contest. Jesse and Amelia will talk about that experience and her experience with the French Language. Keene Sentinel Article - https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/keene-high-student-outscores-rest-of-the-nation-on-fre...

Melody is here to tell you about the blogs and events to check out in the coming weeks. Before Jesse tells you about next week’s episode, he talks to Melody about her new blog, a must read, Moderne Francos. Then Jesse let’s you know about next week’s guest Amelia Opsahl. Melody's Blog - https://modernefrancos.com/ Keene Sentinel Article - https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/keene-high-studen...

We were live on location at New England's Tap House Grille in Hooksett, NH. The owners, Dan Lagueux and Valerie Vanasse, sat down with Jesse and talked about growing up in Quebec and how they ended up with a fantastic restaurant in New Hampshire. New England's Tap House Grille website - https://www.taphousenh.com/ Learn more about Hip Peas Farm - https://hippeasfarm.com/ Don’t forget to check out...

Melody is back at the news desk and she's going to let you know what to read, watch and virtually attend in the coming weeks. Then Jesse gives us a preview of next week's episode featuring Dan Lagueux and Valerie Vanasse, the owners of New England's Tap House Grille. New England's Tap House Grille website - https://www.taphousenh.com/ Learn more about Hip Peas Farm - https://hippeasfarm.com/ Don’t...

Historian Pierre Lavoie joins us this week to talk about a paper he wrote about musicians from Quebec that would tour Franco-America Cities in New England. You'll learn about how most promotors saw New England as a normal part of the tour and not a different territory to visit. Check out Cheshire Carr on Bandcamp - https://cheshirecarr.bandcamp.com/ Follow Cheshire Carr on Facebook - https://www.f...

Melody is on vacation so Jesse is in charge of News and giving you a preview of next week's episode with Historian Pierre Lavoie. The bonus question is a fun one because Jesse found out Pierre is in the band Cheshire Carr. Stay till the end to hear their song "Remember When". Check out Cheshire Carr on Bandcamp - https://cheshirecarr.bandcamp.com/ Follow Cheshire Carr on Facebook - https://www.fac...

This week's episode is a little different. Jesse sits down with Professor and Author Ernest Hebert. They'll discuss Ernie's series The Darby Chronicles and an essay he recently wrote titled "Sister George and What's in a Name". Then you'll get to hear Ernie read the essay. We can't thank him enough for joining us and reading this amazing essay. Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus...

Melody is back with events, blogs and a podcast to recommend to you. Then Jesse gives a quick preview of next week's special episode with Ernest Hebert. 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 merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

This week's guest is researcher Mikael Dumont. Mikael has been writing a paper about the Social Role of Celebration in the French Rural Communities of North America, 18th–19th Centuries. No one loves parties more than us at the French-Canadian Legacy, so Jesse sits down with Mikael to find out how our ancestors liked to celebrate. We hope you enjoy this episode! You can read Mikael's Thesis (in Fr...

Melody is here to let you know what events to attend and which blogs to read and then Mike gives a quick preview of next week's episode with Historian Mikael Dumont. We hope you enjoy the bonus question and tune in next week to learn all about parties in the 18th and 19th centuries. Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.co...

Today's guest is author and McGill Professor Jane Martin. Jane moved to Montreal to learn and later teach and she discusses that experience with Jesse. They'll also discuss some of the stories she's written and even a couple of audio documentaries she worked on. Church Closing Documentary - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1726186472 Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and...

Melody is first up and tells us about some events and blogs to check out then Jesse gives a quick preview of next week's guest Professor and Writer Jane Martin. Enjoy the bonus question and tune in next week to hear the whole interview with Jane! 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...

This week Jesse talks to Claire-Marie Brisson, host of The North American Francophone Podcast. We'll learn about the Franco-American scene in Detroit and what inspired Claire-Marie to start a podcast. Follow The North-American Francophone podcast on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefrancophone/ Or follow the show on Twitter – https://twitter.com/the_francophone Or the Podcast’s website - htt...

Melody is back to let us know about interesting blogs and events coming up then Jesse gives a preview of next week's episode with Claire-Marie Brisson, host of The North-American Francophone Podcast. Follow The North-American Francophone podcast on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefrancophone/ Or follow the show on Twitter – https://twitter.com/the_francophone Or the Podcast’s website - http...

This week we're join by Augusta native, Paul Lessard. Paul recently researched his genealogy and found an incredible story. He'll also talk about Franco life in Augusta and his membership in the Calumet Club. Read about Paul's interesting Revolutionary War story that he researched - http://francoamerican.bangordailynews.com/2019/10/11/franco-american-news-and-culture/franco-american-revolutionary-...

First up we have the Birthday Girl, Melody with the blogs and events you should keep an eye on. Then Jesse and Mike talk about a few milestones the podcast has reached. Then Jesse previews next week's guest Paul Lessard. Read about Paul's interesting Revolutionary War story that he researched - http://francoamerican.bangordailynews.com/2019/10/11/franco-american-news-and-culture/franco-american-re...

This week we are joined by Rhea Côté Robbins. Rhea is the founder and executive director of The Franco-American Women's Institute. She is also the author of Wednesday's Child and Down the Plains. The Franco-American Women's Institute Website - http://www.fawi.net/ Join The Franco-American Women's Institute Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/54847839133/#_=_ Follow Rhea Côté Robbins on Twit...

Melody is back to let us know the blogs to read and virtual events to attend and then Jesse is here to give a preview of next week's guest Rhea Côté Robbins. The Franco-American Women's Institute Website - http://www.fawi.net/ Join The Franco-American Women's Institute Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/54847839133/#_=_ Follow Rhea Côté Robbins on Twitter - https://twitter.com/rheta10 Buy...

This week we're honored to have writer and performer Susan Poulin. She'll talk about the creation of Ida LeClair her alter ego. She'll also talk about she was able to cross something off her bucket list by performing a Ted Talk in Portsmouth, NH. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do! Susan's Ted Talk - https://youtu.be/s5fJ3z0WQ_8 Ida's Website - https://idaswebsite.com/ Ida Playlist -...

Melody let's us know what articles and virtual events are coming up. Then you'll hear about next week's guest Susan Poulin. You might have seen Susan's Ted Talk or you know her alter ego, Ida LeClair. Susan is an amazing writer and performer and we're honored to have her on the show next week! Susan's Ted Talk - https://youtu.be/s5fJ3z0WQ_8 Ida's Website - https://idaswebsite.com/ Ida Playlist - h...

This week Jesse talks to Renee McMaster, owner of HotMess Poutine Food Truck. Renee talks about how she grew up in Quebec, worked construction in Florida to running a food truck in New Hampshire. Follow Hot Mess Food Truck on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/goeycheese Follow Hot Mess Food Truck on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/goeycheese/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra...

Melody is back this week to let us know about what blogs and virtual events to check out. Then we have our bonus question with next week's guest Renee McMaster, owner of Hot Mess Poutine Food Truck. Hot Mess Food Truck is part of the Poutinefest Roadshow, you can learn more about that event on last week's episode! Follow Hot Mess Food Truck on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/goeycheese Poutine...

This week we’re joined by the founder of NH PoutineFest, Tim Beaulieu. Tim joins us to talk about the PoutineFest Roadshow, a new event that will help us support the businesses that have helped with PoutineFest during this different time. Jesse will also talk to Tim about other projects he’s involved in. PoutineFest Roadshow - https://www.nhpoutinefest.com/ Roadshow Ticket Page - https://www.event...

This week Jesse talks to the Director of the Museum of Work & Culture Anne Conway. In 2017 Anne was inducted into the American-French Genealogical Society Hall of Fame. Jesse and Anne will talk about some of the exhibits that you’ll see when you visit them Museum. They’ll also discuss the Franco Route Project. The Museum is currently closed until further notice due to COVID-19. Please be sure to c...