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The 1st Half Culture Show

The 1st Half Culture Show is a unique podcast series that explores the profound impact of football on North American culture. Hosted by restaurateur and footy culture junkie Paul Desbaillets, this series unites football enthusiasts to discover how the beautiful game influences fashion, art, music, and food. Featuring visits to local neighborhoods and businesses, and interviews with chefs, athletes, artists, and tastemakers, it delves into street art and local scenes. The show provides a vibrant

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00:24:51

From Montreal to Trinidad 🇹🇹 | Anthony Corneli’s...

The 1st Half Culture Show ·

2026/03/05

Montreal football culture runs deep — from Italian family Sundays to the ultras of Europe.In this powerful interview, Anthony Corneli, assistant coach at FC Supérieur, joins TSN 690 to share his incredible football journey. From growing up in Montreal’s Italian community to coaching in Trinidad’s military club system, this is a story about passion, resilience, and building football culture the right way.Anthony opens up about:- Starting coaching at just 16 years old- Working in Trinidad with Defense

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00:24:51

Inside the Business of Canadian Soccer | Laura...

The 1st Half Culture Show ·

2026/02/26

Canadian soccer is entering a defining era — on the field and behind the scenes.In this episode of The 1st Half Culture Show, Laura Armstrong, Vice President of Communications & Business Integration at Canadian Soccer Media & Entertainment, joins us in studio to break down the rebranding of CSME, the evolution of the Canadian soccer ecosystem, and what this moment means with the World Cup on home soil.A former Toronto Star journalist who covered major milestones including the 2015 FIFA

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00:18:15

Felicia Roy on Turning Pro, Montreal Roses & the...

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2026/02/05

Midfielder Felicia Roy joins The First Half to share her journey to professional football, her rise with the Montreal Roses, and the rapid growth of women’s soccer in Canada through the NSL.From dreaming of becoming a professional at a young age, developing in the CF Montréal Academy, competing at the collegiate level with Champlain College, and breaking through in League1 Québec, Felicia opens up about discipline, mentality, and what it truly takes to succeed at the pro level.She also reflects on

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00:17:47

Sean Rea on Pro Football, Quebec’s New Era & Life...

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2026/01/29

⚽ From Laval to the Pro GameSean Rea shares his journey from growing up in Laval to signing for his boyhood club, CF Montréal. From kicking a ball around the backyard to making his MLS debut, Rea reflects on what it means to represent home at the highest level.🔥 Life Lessons From the PitchRea opens up about the realities of professional football — including a rare moment of being subbed off just minutes after coming on. He explains how tough moments shape mentality, resilience, and long-term growth

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00:18:04

David Choiniere Returns Home 🇨🇦 | CPL Champion on FC...

The 1st Half Culture Show ·

2026/01/22

From obsession to silverware, this is the story of a player who lived and breathed the game. David Choiniere joins us in studio to talk about his journey through the Canadian Premier League, winning multiple championships with Forge FC, and his return to Quebec with FC Supra. David opens up about becoming obsessed with turning pro, the sacrifices required to make it, the importance of academies, supporter culture in the CPL, playing against world-class players like Mo Salah, surviving the altitude

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00:01:43

Football Is Culture. This Is The 1st Half | Music,...

The 1st Half Culture Show ·

2026/01/07

Football is more than a game.It’s music, food, fashion, community — and the stories that connect it all.The 1st Half is where football culture lives.From intimate conversations with artists, chefs, musicians, and athletes, to street-level voices in Football in the City, this channel explores how the game shapes — and is shaped by — culture around the world.Featuring guests like James Bay, George Stroumboulopoulos, Enter Shikari, Antonio Park, and voices from Team Canada including Mathieu Choinière,

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00:18:15

Quebec Football Mentality 🇨🇦 | Forge FC Coach Kyt...

The 1st Half Culture Show ·

2025/12/18

Quebec has a different football mentality, and that mindset is helping shape the future of the game in Canada.In this in-depth episode of The First Half, we sit down with Kyt Selaidopoulos, Assistant Coach and Director of Youth Football at Forge FC, Head Coach of Canada’s National Futsal Team, and one of the most respected football minds in the country.Kyt shares insight on the culture of football in Quebec, the evolution of the Canadian Premier League, the impact of the 2026 World Cup, and what it

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00:19:09

Nick Razzaghi on Ego, Culture & Building FC Supra |...

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2025/12/11

In this exclusive in-studio interview, FC Supra head coach Nick Rosati shares his journey, philosophy and vision ahead of the club’s 2026 Canadian Premier League debut.From starting on the sideline at 17 to learning from the NFL, NBA and hockey, Rosati explains why humility, ego management and man management are at the heart of his approach. He breaks down how to build a winning culture from day one, how to develop players the right way and what the growth of the Canadian Premier League means for

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00:18:59

“I Thought It Was Over”: Zorhan Bassong on His...

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2025/12/04

From Belgium’s academy system to the World Cup stage — resilience defined.Team Canada defender Zorhan Bassong, now with Sporting Kansas City in MLS, joins Paul Desbaillets for a powerful conversation about sacrifice, identity, and rebuilding a career across continents.Bassong opens up about:leaving Canada at 14 to pursue elite development in Belgiumnavigating the challenges of European football as a teenager abroadfighting through setbacks in Romania and finding his way back in MLSearning a national

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00:34:47

From Refugee Camp to Football: The Inspiring Journey...

The 1st Half Culture Show ·

2025/12/03

From sleeping in an abandoned church to sharing the pitch with Didier Drogba — this is the powerful, emotional, and inspiring true story of Novello Yoseke, a refugee turned professional footballer.Born in South Sudan, raised in a refugee camp in Egypt, and sponsored to Canada, Novello’s story is one of resilience, sacrifice, and passion. He went from playing barefoot to representing South Sudan’s National Team in World Cup and AFCON qualifiers, and later became a coach and head scout after a career

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00:16:04

Mathieu Choinière on Hard Work, Family & Football |...

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2025/11/07

From the backyard to the big stage.Team Canada and CF Montréal midfielder Mathieu Choinière joins The 1st Half Culture Show for a special Breville collaboration ahead of the Canada vs Ecuador friendly on November 12.He opens up about his journey from Montreal’s academy to the national team, the lessons he learned from multi-sport training, and why “hard work beats talent” has guided every step of his career.⚽ The 1st Half Culture Show — Presented by Breville in collaboration with evenko and

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00:21:26

Prince Owusu on Talent, Faith & Football | From...

The 1st Half Culture Show ·

2025/11/06

From the streets of Stuttgart to the spotlight in Montreal.CF Montréal striker Prince Owusu joins Paul Desbaillets to talk about his journey — from Germany’s academy system to finding purpose, perseverance, and family through football.The Guinean-German forward opens up about his early days in Stuttgart’s academy, lessons from Europe, and how he became one of CF Montréal’s most exciting players — finishing his first season with 17 goals across all competitions.⚽ The 1st Half Culture Show with Paul

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00:19:05

The Chef Who Built a Roma Shrine in Montreal | Chef...

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2025/10/30

From kitchens to curveballs, food and football are never far apart.Chef Stephen Marcone, owner of Bistro Amerigo and longtime Roma supporter, joins Paul Desbaillets to talk about cooking, culture, and the Italian soul of Montreal.From his journey through Italy’s kitchens to opening Café Figata, Marcone shares stories of football fandom, family, and building restaurants that bring people together.⚽ The 1st Half Culture Show with Paul Desbaillets Watch the full video here & listen wherever you get

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00:04:36

Last Week in Football: Messi Stays in Miami, Managers...

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2025/10/29

From Miami to Manchester, the football world never sleeps.Paul Desbaillets unpacks a wild week:- Lionel Messi signs on with Inter Miami until 2028, a deal that could redefine MLS.- A full-blown manager shuffle as Ange Postecoglou, Sean Dyche, Nuno Espirito Santo and Graham Potter all switch seats.- MLS and Apple drop Season Pass fees for the playoffs to make the game more accessible.- And UEFA eyes a €5.9 billion Champions League deal with Netflix, Disney and Amazon.

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00:03:34

Snoop & Martha Buy a Football Club?! Beckham, Barça &...

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2025/10/23

From Miami to Swansea, last week in football culture has everything. Paul Desbaillets breaks down how Beckham’s Inter Miami is becoming England’s 2026 World Cup base, why Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart now own a piece of Swansea City, and how Ed Sheeran ended up on the Barça shirt.He wraps with the incredible story of Cape Verde, the island nation of just 525 000 people qualifying for the World Cup, proof that passion always beats the odds.⚽ One-Man Midfield, new every week.#The1stHalf

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00:20:21

Jason Dery on Community, Music & Montreal: Why Giving...

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2025/10/22

From weddings to the Wu-Tang afterparty, and now the borough ballot. Jason “Jace” Dery, better known as Monsieur Notre Dame, joins The 1st Half to talk about community, creativity, and the real meaning of giving back.An entrepreneur, entertainer, and now political candidate for Montreal’s Sud-Ouest borough with Futur Montréal, Jace opens up about his journey from raising over $25K for Sun Youth to spinning records for Wu-Tang and building a business that connects people across the city.It’s a

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00:20:05

Ali Gerba on Legacy, Resilience & Giving Back | From...

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2025/10/15

From the streets of Cameroon to the Canadian national team, Ali Gerba’s story is pure football culture.Paul Desbaillets sits down with the former striker to talk about his rise from humble beginnings, his time in Europe and MLS, and why he believes Canadian football is still just getting started.Gerba opens up about his foundation work, his training centre Complete Striker, and the resilience that shaped his career , on and off the pitch.⚽ The 1st Half Culture Show with Paul Desbaillets : new

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00:03:17

Ronaldo Is Football’s First Billionaire & Man United...

The 1st Half Culture Show ·

2025/10/14

This week on One-Man Midfield, Paul Desbaillets dives into some wild headlines that hit deeper than just the pitch:💰 Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire player — $1.4B net worth and counting🏟️ Manchester United may be changing hands… again. Rumors suggest a Saudi sale in the works🐐 World Cup mascots unveiled: Maple the Moose (Canada), Zazú the Jaguar (Mexico), and Clutch the Bald Eagle (USA)🌎 20 of 48 teams are already locked for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Canada, USA,

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00:18:23

Spurs Fan Runs for Office | Shane Thompson on...

The 1st Half Culture Show ·

2025/10/09

What happens when a football-loving, Tottenham-supporting local runs for city council in one of Montreal’s most dynamic boroughs?We sat down with Shane Thompson, candidate for city councillor in the Sud-Ouest (Little Burgundy, St-Henri, Griffintown & Pointe-St-Charles), to talk about the intersection of football and politics — and why he believes the beautiful game builds better communities.In this episode:Growing up in MTL as a Spurs fanFootball as a unifier in urban lifeWhat makes the

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00:08:22

FIFA World Cup Tickets are Outrageous | One-Man...

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2025/10/08

The First Half Culture Show is back, now with two drops every week.🎙️ Wednesdays: Football Culture with Paul Desbaillets🎤 Thursdays: Special Guest ConversationsThis week’s solo drop? Paul’s sounding off on the biggest stories in the game right now:FC Supra shaking up Quebec footballEA’s $55 billion takeover 💰$6,730 World Cup Final tickets — yep, that’s real 🎟️Canada’s historic FIFA ranking 🏆Early-season chaos in the Premier League 🔄New football voices emerging in Quebec 🎤CFM’s rebuild &

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