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 glimpse into how futbol merges with daily life and creativity.
Join us for a unique North American perspective on football.
Available in video format exclusively on YouTube: @the1sthalf_
All Things Soccer Culture — Our Game, Our Spin!
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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, artists, and tastemakers, it delves into street art and local scenes. The show provides a vibrant glimpse into how futbol merges with daily life and creativity.
Join us for a unique North American perspective on football.
Available in video format exclusively on YouTube: @the1sthalf_
All Things Soccer Culture — Our Game, Our Spin!
#acertianstyleoflife
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 fan
Football as a unifier in urban life
What makes the Southwest so culturally rich
Shane’s plans for more public sports spaces
The role of football in mental health, youth identity & inclusion
📥 Watch the full convo now — new episodes every Thursday.
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