This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Emilio Zaga Mendez, who is the Senior Branding Manager for Evenko as they talk about what goes into putting events like Fuego Fuego together, what led him down the path to working at Evenko, what got him into football and why he’s an Arsenal fan, his uncle Nolberto Solano who played for Newcastle United and West Ham and several other clubs, his love for women’s sports and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, Bologna beating AC Milan to win the Copa Italia and getting a spot in European competition, Barcelona winning their 28th La Liga title, Chelsea getting a huge win against Manchester United and Newcastle getting a new crest Catch The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6 pm on TSN 690 Montreal, where soccer meets pop culture. With weekly guests, bold takes, and Paul’s signature wit, it’s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn’t know you needed!

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Comedian and GOAL Foundation Ambassador Kevin Lapierre as they talk about Kevin’s appearance on Occupation Double in South Africa where he won the Audience Favorite award, the new play that he’s been working on, some of his best and worst experiences doing comedy, potentially writing a script one day. Being in Rome to watch the Roma vs Sienna at the Stadio Olimpico and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, the Champions League final between Inter Milan and PSG, the Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham and the Conference League final between Chelsea and Real Betis. Gary Neville, and David Beckham completing a takeover of Salford City a 4th division team in English football. CF Montreal playing NYFC, Toronto vs DC United, Chelsea vs Newcastle and Liverpool vs Arsenal. Catch The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6 pm on TSN 690 Montreal, where soccer meets pop culture. With weekly guests, bold takes, and Paul’s signature wit, it’s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn’t know you needed!

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with entrepreneur and ex footballer Daniel Pacella, as they talk about the program that Daniel created to help young athletes navigate the NCAA recruitment process, being a part of the CF Montreal youth academy, being recruited by the University of Vermont, the biggest game he’s been apart of, his new adventures in New Zealand and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, Montreal Roses FC playing their home opener in front of a sold out crowd tomorrow against Ottawa, Liverpool winning the Premier League title, Jason Kidd joining Everton’s ownership group, Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil and Real Madrid saga, and the 2nd leg of the Champions League Semi-Final games between Arsenal/PSG and Inter/Barcelona. Catch The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6 pm on TSN 690 Montreal, where soccer meets pop culture. With weekly guests, bold takes, and Paul’s signature wit, it’s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn’t know you needed!

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Chef Antonio Park, to talk about culinary career and how he transformed the restaurant scene with his farm to table techniques. As he dives deep into his culinary experiences around the world, Chef Park talks about cooking for athletes, his various restaurants, the 2026 World Cup, his love for Tottenham Hotspur and how Harry Kane’s image has been shaped over the years. Paul also talks to Amy Walsh to break down the NSL’s inaugural season, the Montreal Roses gearing up for their first game and the development of women’s soccer in Canada. Catch The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6 pm on TSN 690 Montreal, where soccer meets pop culture. With weekly guests, bold takes, and Paul’s signature wit, it’s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn’t know you needed!

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Evan Bush, Columbus Crew Goalkeeper, to talk about his 14-year career in the MLS, his arm injury, and the backstory of his soccer career. As he relives the best and worst memories of his time on the field, Evan talks about his experience playing for the Montreal Impact, and how he’s preparing for his career after football. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including Paul Pogba’s April Fools prank, Kevin De Bruyne leaving Manchester City after his contract ends this season, Inter Miami’s new rules for Messi’s bodyguard and Laurent Courtois getting fired as the Head Coach for CF Montreal. Catch The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6 pm on TSN 690 Montreal, where soccer meets pop culture. With weekly guests, bold takes, and Paul’s signature wit, it’s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn’t know you needed!

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Danny Marinelli Co-Founder of Marinelli Brothers Café, to talk about family, coffee culture, his love of Roma, the story that solidified his fandom of the club. what it takes to build a legacy in Montreal and constantly needing to reinvent yourself a midst so much competition Paul also talks to Patrice Bernier as they break down Mexico’s 2-0 win over Canada in the semi-finals of Nations League, what it means for Canada going forward, the Montreal Roses releasing their jersey’s and much more. The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6 pm on TSN 690 Montreal, where soccer meets pop culture. With weekly guests, bold takes, and Paul’s signature wit, it’s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn’t know you needed!

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Massimo Lecas as they talk about what prompted Massimo to get into the food industry, the latest restaurants that he’s opened up and the upcoming projects they have in mind, the state of the restaurant industry now, supporting Juventus, being at the Champions League Final between Barcelona and Juventus in 2015, his connections with CF Montreal much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, Ted Lasso season 4 being announced, Manchester United having plans to make the biggest stadium in the UK, Arsenal vs Chelsea, Newcastle playing Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final, Newcastle announcing new stadium plans, the quarter-finals of the Champions League and the World Cup Qualifiers.The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6 pm on TSN 690 Montreal, where soccer meets pop culture. With weekly guests, bold takes, and Paul’s signature wit, it’s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn’t know you needed!

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with two members of Darby Magazine, Tagwa Moyo the creative director and co-founder and Jason Kim the Editor of the magazine, as they talk about what made them gravitate towards soccer, what they aim to do with Darby, the stories they want to tell, how the culture of football in Canada will develop, the Club World Cup and the $1 billion being invested into the tournament as prize money with the winner getting $100 million and much more. Catch The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6 pm on TSN 690 Montreal, where soccer meets pop culture. With weekly guests, bold takes, and Paul’s signature wit, it’s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn’t know you needed!