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The 1st Half Culture Show

The 1st Half
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Montreal
Women's Soccer
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Football Culture
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Major League Soccer
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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... more

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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 C... more

This week on One-Man Midfield, Paul Desbaillets dives into some wild headlines that hit deeper than just the pitch:

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💰 Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire player — $1.4B net worth and counting

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🏟️ Manchester United may ... more

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... more

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:... more

From early-morning training to late-night recovery, CFL pro Tyrell Richards ( Alouettes de Montreal ) opens up about the realities of life as a professional athlete—how sleep, food, mindset, and community shape everything from performance to personal... more

6’7” forward Abdul Mohamed of the Montréal Alliance joins The 1st Half Culture Show to talk hoops, heritage, and how football culture shaped him off the court.

From growing up in a Somali-Canadian household to playing pro basketball across Germany, ... more

Canadian media icon and cultural connector George Stroumboulopoulos joins The 1st Half Culture Show presented by Breville, in collaboration with evenko and CULTMTL, for a no-holds-barred conversation about football, music, media, and community.

We t... more

Canadian alt-pop artist Emi Jean joins The 1st Half Culture Show to talk about her journey from singing opera at age 7 in Quebec bars to touring Asia, going solo, and performing on the grid at the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix.We dive into her love o... more

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Evan Bush
Goalkeeper for the Columbus Crew, 17-year veteran of professional soccer.
Columbus Crew
Episode: Evan Bush on Life After MLS, Injuries, and Building Legacy Beyond the Pitch
Benoît Gagnon
Quebec personality, known for his work in media and entertainment
Episode: 12 Questions with Benoît Gagnon: Life, Legacy & Laughs
Eli Mengem
Filmmaker and football culture journalist
Copa90
Episode: Eli Mengem: Once in a Lifetime, Football Culture & Argentina
Tyrell Richards
Linebacker for the Alouettes and enthusiastic soccer fan
Alouettes
Episode: 12 Questions with Tyrell Richards: Sharknado, Zlatan & Poutine
Jen Clyde
Co-founder and CEO of Fore All
Fore All
Episode: Breaking Barriers: Jen Clyde on Women’s Sports, Fashion & Golf Culture
PY Letellier
Musician and member of the band The Damn Truth
The Damn Truth
Episode: PY Letellier: Rocking Out with The Damn Truth, Football Passion, and Truth Serum Hot Sauce | The 1st Half Culture Podcast
Alain Louis
Guard for the Montreal Alliance basketball team
Montreal Alliance
Episode: Alain Louis: From Local Courts to Pro Basketball [TBT]
Jake Karls
30 Under 30 Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Mid-Day Squares
Mid-Day Squares
Episode: Jake Karls: Building Mid-Day Squares and Blending Business with Soccer Culture [TBT]
Stikki Peaches
Street artist and storyteller
Episode: Stikki Peaches: Unmasking the Enigma of Street Art and Soccer Culture | The 1st Half Podcast

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Paul Desbaillets
Host of the series, exploring football's cultural impact with a focus on the intersections of various creative fields.

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Vanessa Mueggler: From Youth Leagues to NCAA Glory | The 1st Half Culture Podcast
Q: What would be the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery?
Pay my parents' mortgage.
Vanessa Mueggler: From Youth Leagues to NCAA Glory | The 1st Half Culture Podcast
Q: What is your favorite drink? Alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
Gin soda and water.
Vanessa Mueggler: From Youth Leagues to NCAA Glory | The 1st Half Culture Podcast
Q: Favorite athlete dead or alive?
Me, hands down, no doubt.

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Exploring the cultural impact of football in North America, this podcast provides a vibrant lens on how the sport intertwines with various aspects of life, including fashion, art, music, and food. Each episode features engaging conversations with chefs, athletes, artists, and other influential figures, offering insights into their personal connections with the game and how it shapes their craft. From local neighborhoods to businesses, the show captures the essence of how soccer truly merges with everyday life, weaving narratives that highlight the unique North American perspective on the sport and its cultural significance.

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The 1st Half Culture Show launched a year ago and published 72 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The 1st Half Culture Show include:

1. Evan Bush
2. Benoît Gagnon
3. Eli Mengem
4. Tyrell Richards
5. Jen Clyde
6. PY Letellier
7. Alain Louis
8. Jake Karls

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