French-Canadian Legacy Podcast

Aug 27 2024 224 ep. 25 mins 496

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Today, there are more than 2 million descendants of French-Canadian immigrants living in New England. This is our story. Welcome to the French-Canadian Legacy Podcast.

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Episode 108 - Professor of History and Education Dr Paul Buck

Aug 27 2024 50 mins

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/moderne

FCL News 8/19 & Paul Buck Preview

Aug 19 2024 17 mins

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-l

Episode 107 - Emmanuel Macron visits New Orleans with Joseph Dunn

Aug 12 2024 44 mins

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. L

FCL News 8/6 & Joseph Dunn Preview

Aug 06 2024 12 mins

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

Episode 106 - Histoire d'un Nord with Philippe Aubry

Jul 29 2024 39 mins

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 YouTub

FCL News 7/23 & Philippe Aubry Preview

Jul 22 2024 9 mins

Melody is back behind the desk letting you know about Events, Podcasts and Articles to check out and then Jesse lets you know about next week's guest Philippe Aubry. We hope you'll tune in!! Histoire d'un Nord Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/histoire.dun.nord/ Histoire d'un Nord YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Histoire.dun.nord95 FCL News Links - Articles: Canadianis

Episode 105 - My Story as a Franco-American with Tony DesRois

Jul 15 2024 42 mins

We've met so many people thanks to Jesse's experience writing a chapter for "French All Around Us", today we're lucky to have another person on who contributed to that book. Tony DesRois is here to tell us his story which includes growing up in Florida, Almost moving to France and other tales that will connect with everyone listening. Thanks for coming on Tony!! Order French All A

FCL News 7-9 & Tony DesRois Preview

Jul 08 2024 12 mins

Melody is starting off this week's episode with some blogs and events to keep an eye on. Then Jesse will introduce you to Tony DesRois. Tony contributed a chapter to "French All Around Us" and we wanted to have him on the show to talk more about it. We hope you enjoy a little preview and will tune back in next week! Order French All Around Us - https://tbr-books.org/product/french

Episode 104 - Raconte-moi mes ancêtres with Eric Beliveau & Yan Lauzon

Jul 01 2024 39 mins

This week Jesse is talking to Eric Beliveau & Yan Lauzon who are behind the amazing YouTube channel Raconte moi mes ancêtres. Jesse will ask about their inspiration for the channel and what you can expect to find on it. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy Jesse trying to properly pronounce Raconte moi mes ancêtres a few times ;) Raconte-moi mes ancêtres Youtube - https:

FCL News 6/25 & Raconte-moi mes ancêtres Preview

Jun 24 2024 12 mins

Melody is here with all the news, blogs and events you want to hear about! Then Jesse let's you know about next week's episode with the Hosts of Raconte moi mes ancêtres, Eric Beliveau & Yan Lauzon. Raconte-moi mes ancêtres Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnc-R7Nt6LXJ_ekw2pXsDFA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RaconteMoiMesAncetres Radio Interview: Wicked Health