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 hope you’ll enjoy! Smith College Profile - https://www.smith.edu/people/jonathan-gosnell Franco-America in the Making: The Creole Nation Within - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/franco-america-in-the-making-jonathan-k-gosnell/1127290943 Snowshoeing in New England found its footing in Maine - https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/11/10/snowshoeing-in-new-england-found-its-footing-in-maine-opinion/ Les Raquetteurs – The Snowshoe Clubs of Lewiston - https://meandermaine.com/tale/snowshoe-clubs/

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/people/jonathan-gosnell FCL News Links - Poutinefest - https://www.poutinefest.com/ Parlez-Vous American? Substack - https://parlezvousamerican.substack.com/p/franco-american-budgets-in-1882 Query the Past - https://querythepast.com/rural-franco-america/

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 Acadiens - https://leschanteursacadiens.org/ Potato Song - https://youtu.be/FN-tDdz2rDo Le Club Français - https://www.nps.gov/maac/planyourvisit/leclub.htm Resurgence of French in Maine - https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/resurgence-of-french-in-maine-gives-francophones-hope-but-fears-and-challenges-remain

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-spring-conference-virtual/

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.valleybreeze.com/news/author-wins-acclaim-from-family-in-pawtucket-and-beyond/article_3e8fe9e0-c764-11ee-9122-7f435ab7385b.html https://paulagrandprewoodsash.com/bio/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551503757173 https://paulagrandprewoodsash.com/

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-johnsbury-two-new-englands/ Susan Poulin's schedule https://www.poolyle.com/schedule/ FAC events page https://www.facnh.com/facevents

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 Peasants (Harvard Press) - https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674323155 The French Institute - https://www.assumption.edu/people-and-departments/organization-listing/french-institute Search The French Institute - https://library.assumption.edu/french_institute

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 French Institute - https://library.assumption.edu/french_institute News Links - Museum of Work and Culture https://www.rihs.org/locations/museum-of-work-culture/ Franco-American Pathways https://francopathwayspod.wordpress.com/ Le Vent du Nord https://leventdunord.com/en/ French institute at Assumption University https://www.assumption.edu/people-and-departments/organization-listing/french-institute

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://jeanpouliot.substack.com

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 Website - https://www.jeanedouardpouliot.com/ Substack - https://jeanpouliot.substack.com News Links - https://umaine.edu/francoamerican/the-yearly-rassemblement-or-gathering/ https://www.umfk.edu/offices/archives/acadian-history-lecture/

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.com/ https://reverberesmedia.com/artistes/jean-michel-dufaux/ http://jmdufaux.com/ Notre rêve américain - https://video.telequebec.tv/details/51369-notre-reve-americain (Might be Geolocked) YouTube link - https://youtu.be/hYvyD-f8ds0