The North American Francophone Podcast
Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she explores French and Francophone history and culture in North America!
Episodes
39 episodes
From Arizona to Harvard: A Law Student’s Francophone Journey - In Conversation with Micah McCreary
In this episode of the North American Francophone Podcast, we dive into the journey of Micah McCreary, a third-year Harvard Law student with roots in Arizona and a passion for the French language. From his unexpected start in French studies at ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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38:10
A Critical Examination of the University of Toledo Language Program Cuts with Dr. Linda Rouillard and Dr. Ruth Hotell
The University of Toledo's recent decision to suspend the French and German programs has sparked widespread debate. This episode delves into the impact of this decision with special guests Dr. Linda Rouillard, Faculty Senate President, Ohio Fac...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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48:19
Beyond Poutine: Tim Beaulieu's Fight to Save French Education & Challenges to French Education in the US
Tim Beaulieu, the founder of New Hampshire's beloved Poutinefest, and Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson, a passionate language advocate, join forces to explore the challenges facing French programs in schools from elementary schools to universities.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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36:52
In Conversation with Pierre Lavoie: Celebrities, Migration, and Franco-Americans
In this episode, Pierre Lavoie and Claire-Marie Brisson discuss Mille après mille: Célébrité et migrations dans le Nord-Est américain, celebrities, migration, and Franco-American culture.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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48:23
In Conversation with Patrick Litanga, PhD and James Natsis, PhD
In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson, PhD dialogues with Patrick Litanga, PhD and James Natsis, PhD. Patrick and James are the hosts of the podcast Récits Francophones au Cœur de l'Amérique, recorded in Louisville, Kentucky entirely in French....
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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44:45
Season Two Introduction, The North American Francophone Podcast
Join (now) Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson as she launches the second season of The North American Francophone Podcast! Published 12 December 2022.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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25:06
An Interview with Dr. Nathan Rabalais - Author, Filmmaker, and Fellow of the Center for Louisiana Studies
Tune in to hear an interview with Dr. Nathan Rabalais - author, filmmaker, and Fellow for the Center for Louisiana Studies - as host Claire-Marie Brisson asks about the many ways he has contributed to (and continues to contribute to) the North ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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30:59
An Interview with Dr. Clint Bruce - Acadian and Transnational Studies
Join Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Dr. Clint Bruce - Professor, Research Chair, and Director of L'Observatoire Nord/Sud at Université Sainte-Anne & Associate Researcher at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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29:28
Highlight on Texas: A Conversation with Ryan J. Wilson on Francophones, Francophiles, and Connections to the Francophonie
Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Ryan J. Wilson, Master's Candidate in European Studies at The University of Virginia as they discuss language, legacy, and connections to the Francophonie in Texas.
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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33:41
A Conversation with Ahdithya Visweswaran: Francophone Immersion Schools, Inclusivity, and Voice in Canada
Tune in for a conversation with Ahdithya Visweswaran, student at the Université de Montréal and Chair of the Edmonton Youth Council, as we discuss his Francophone experience as a former Canadian French language immersion school student who focu...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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29:13
A Conversation with Erin Segura: Documenting Louisiana's Francophone Voices at Louisiana State University
Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Erin Segura, Instructor of Louisiana French at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. Learn more about the fascinating projects she and her students are recording, pursuing, and documenti...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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29:28
An Interview with Sweet Crude: Louisiana French, Music Traditions, and 'New Niveau'
Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Alexis Marceaux and Sam Craft of Sweet Crude. Topics cover Louisiana French, reception, music traditions, and their new media initiative New Niveau. #Francophonie #Francophone #Louisiane #Louisia...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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31:21
Franco-American Voices Series: Claire-Marie Brisson, Founder and Host of the North American Francophone Podcast
Founder and host Claire-Marie Brisson shares her reflections about her Franco-American identity as part of the Franco-American voices series.
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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35:11
The NOUS Foundation: An Interview with Scott Tilton and Rudy Bazenet
Join our host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Scott Tilton and Rudy Bazenet - the co-founders of the NOUS Foundation - launched 25 June 2020! NOUS arose from a simple observation: Louisiana and the Gulf South’s French and Creole cultures...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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39:39
Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Jonathan Olivier, Franco-Louisianan and Founder of Le Potager d’Acadiana,
Tune in as host Claire-Marie Brisson interviews Jonathan Olivier, founder of Le Potager d’Acadiana, a #sustainable #farm that services in the #French language in #Arnaudville, #Louisiana!
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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31:57
Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Mïc Hel - Poet and Author of "The Sound of Frenxh in Baltimore"
An interview with Franco-Marylander poet Mïc Hel, author of “The Sound of Frenxh in Baltimore” as part of the Franco-American Voices Series! #Francophone #Maryland #AmFr #French #poetry #diversity #voice #visibility
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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30:10
Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Janie Moyen - Voice and Visibility for the Francophone Community in Saskatchewan
Join Claire-Marie as she interviews Janie Moyen, a proud #Francophone from #Saskatchewan who advocates as a youth voice for the #Fransaskois community. Their dialogue addresses visibility, language rights, and her own personal experiences as a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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24:17
Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Joseph Dunn, Franco-Créolophone Activist & Franco-Louisianan
Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Joseph Dunn - the former director from 2011-2014 of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), as well as in other administrative and advocacy roles In the Consulate Genera...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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27:19
Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Jesse Martineau, Host of The French-Canadian Legacy Podcast
In this episode, join Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Jesse Martineau, host of The French-Canadian Legacy Podcast and Franco-American from Manchester, New Hampshire.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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28:32
Franco-American Voices Series: Francophone Maine: Past & Present - With Special Guest Camden Martin
Join host Claire-Marie Brisson and special guest Camden Martin as they discuss Francophone Maine, part of our new Franco-American Voices Series.
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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25:57
A Moveable Identity: Movement in Franco-American and French-Canadian Narratives
Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she explores the theme of movement present in Franco-American and French-Canadian literature. Our host shares some recommendations she has for reading, and shares a poem she authored herself with listeners.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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20:51
A Conversation with Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith: The Power of Language
This podcast features Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith, Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes académiques and Chair, AATF Commission on Advocacy. Host Claire-Marie dialogues with Dr. Stein-Smith about the #French language and its importance in North Americ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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33:27
A Conversation with Patrick Lacroix: Voicing the Communities of "Those Other Franco-Americans"
In this conversation, historian Patrick Lacroix discusses his current research with host Claire-Marie Brisson, including "Those Other Franco-Americans," a project that aims to give voice to minority Franco-American communities.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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24:50
The Legend of Detroit's Nain Rouge
In this episode, learn more about Detroit's (in)famous Nain Rouge, the "Demon of the Strait." Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she reads two chapters of the original 1883 story, published in "Legends of Le Détroit."
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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39:34
Cooking in Tough Times: Franco-American Historical Recipes to Warm Your Home
In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson shares three recipes with us that are exclusively shared with listeners of this podcast, and will soon to be posted on thefrancophone.com. The recipes can be found at these points In the audio:• 4m 9s -...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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26:31