This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with the Head Coach of the Montreal Roses Robert Rositoiu as they talk about how he developed a passion for football, being the Head Coach of AS Blainville’s women’s team, being an assistant for the McGill Redbirds, seeing the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy, being adaptable as a coach, his favorite team being Arsenal, being a part of the Inaugural season for the Roses, his favorite moment so far, meeting Thierry Henry and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, the scrapping of pivotal EPL fixtures and he is also joined by Kevin Duarte to talk about the Buffon Academy Summer Camp which is coming to Montreal in August. The camp is organized and run by, Invicta Sports, the exclusive Canadian partner of the Buffon Academy, founded by legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. This is the first-ever Canadian edition and a unique local opportunity to access top-tier goalkeeper training. 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, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Chef Paul Toussaint who was chosen as Chef of the Year in 2021 by Eater Montreal and was included in Canada’s 100 best in 2020. To talk about his upbringing in Haiti, the culture as a whole, a collaboration that led to the making of a new restaurant, 3 Pierres 1 Feu, his love for the Brazilian national team, his new project called Maison Du Jerk and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, David Beckham being knighted and the upsets that have been happening at the Club World Cup. 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 Nir Guzinski, Actor, Comedian, Writer, and TikTok celeb to talk about what he’s been up to in the comedy world, how he got introduced to football, the current state of the acting world especially in Montreal, the growing complexity of Tik Tok and more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, the Club World Cup, and he is also joined by Canadian boxing legend Jean Pascal who previews his upcoming title fight against Michal Cieslak for the WBC Interim Crusieweight belt, the current state of boxing in Quebec 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 Tom Pearce as they talk about his time playing for Wigan Athletic and Leeds United, how he became a Liverpool fan, playing for Everton Academy, differences between the MLS and the English league, some of the worst experiences of his young career, the best game he’s ever attended, his favorite food since being in Montreal. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, PSG winning their first ever Champions League title against Inter Milan, what it means for Inter going forward, the bright future for PSG, Ange Postecoglou getting sacked by Tottenham and their young stars and the groups for the FIFA Club World Cup. 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 Rocco Placentino the Technical Director of Saint-Laurent soccer club and former player for the Montreal Impact, Avellino, Teramo, Gubbio and much more. They talk about the semi-pro scene in Montreal, some of the players that have come through the program, being with France after they won the World Cup in 1998, the Julia Cianci Memorial Tournament, the Jason Di Tullio Foundation and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, Inter Milan vs PSG in the Champions League Final and Chelsea winning the Conference League.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 Marco and Fred who are apart of the Satay Brothers family which has become a staple restaurant in Montreal. Marco and Fred have worked with owners/founders Alex and Mat Winnicki for many years and they talk about how they got into the restaurant industry, how they found their way to Satay, how both of them developed a love for football growing up, the European clubs they support, being able to watch the 2010 World Cup final, and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, Tottenham beating Manchester United in the Europa League final to book their ticket to the Champions league and get their first title in 17 years and Fuego Fuego happening this weekend. 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 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!