This week on The 1st Half, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Sam Roberts, a Montreal based recording artist. They talk about Roberts releasing his first demo, The Inhuman Condition in 2002, that later became the best-selling independant EP in Canadian history. Since then, The Sam Roberts Band has released eight award winning albums, including several radio hits and tours worldwide. They talk about his favourite sports teams, why he became a Liverpool fan, and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, the MLS playoffs, Pep Guardiola staying with Manchester City and San Diego FC.Tune into The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6pm where you can expect the unexpected with weekly guests, deep dives into soccer's heart, its influence on pop culture, and the kind of banter only Paul can deliver.

This week on The 1st Half, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Canadian Legend Bruny Surin, Surin is an Olympic Gold Medalist and was apart of the 4x100 meters relay team that took home gold for Canada at the 1996 Summer Olympics, they talk about Bruny being an investor and ambassador in Montreal’s NSL team, Montreal Roses FC, playing soccer before he became a track athlete, meeting with the Canadian Women’s soccer team amid their scandal during the Olympics and more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, the Montreal Alouettes getting ready for a big Eastern Final against the Toronto Argonauts, AC Milan getting the 3-1 upset victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League, Nottingham Forrest being 3rd in the Premier League table, Arsenal vs Chelsea, Roma vs Bologna this weekend and the big upcoming MLS playoff games. Tune into The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6pm where you can expect the unexpected with weekly guests, deep dives into soccer's heart, its influence on pop culture, and the kind of banter only Paul can deliver.

This week on The 1st Half, Paul Desbaillets sits down with FLTK collective who are group of producers, artists and DJ’s who curate Latin experiences in Montreal and globally. He talks with members Stopnoxs and Bala, as they discuss their deep connection with soccer, what promoted them to starting their collective, how important community is to what they do how they want to expand the Latin experience. Former NHL center Steve Bégin joins as well, as they talk about a new project in the works that helps kids with learning disabilities. Paul also talks about the MLS playoffs, CF Montreal losing their play-in game and much more. The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6pm where you can expect the unexpected with weekly guests, deep dives into soccer's heart, its influence on pop culture, and the kind of banter only Paul can deliver.

This week on The 1st Half, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Vanessa Di Tullio to talk about the Jason Di Tullio foundation, which was made to honor her late brother and has a fundraising event coming up. Paul also sits down with Benoît Gagnon who is a radio host, TV host, bar owner, driver in the Canadian Touring Car Championship and much more. They talk about how he got into the world of media, the shape of the industry now, how he developed a love for sports including soccer, his bar refusing the whole AC Milan team years ago and much more. Tune into The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6pm where you can expect the unexpected with weekly guests, deep dives into soccer's heart, its influence on pop culture, and the kind of banter only Paul can deliver.

This week on The 1st Half, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Montreal Alouettes Linebacker Tyrell Richards as the talk about how he started playing football, his time in Syracuse, loving the city of Montreal, how he tackles each game with the Alouettes, why he became an Arsenal fan and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, Paul Pogba’s doping ban being reduced, Greece getting the upset victory against England and Lee Carsley potentially not being the manager for England when the 2026 World Cup rolls around. Tune into The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6pm where you can expect the unexpected with weekly guests, deep dives into soccer's heart, its influence on pop culture, and the kind of banter only Paul can deliver.

This week on The 1st Half, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Joe Pillot who is the VP of operations of the Old Orchard Group as they talk about sports being a major part of his life, what made him fall in love with Plymouth Argyle F.C, how he started working in bars and realized the pros and cons of the industry, the great things he does in the community and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, Inter Miami winning the Supporters Shield, how the new Champions League format has been so far, big results in the Champions League as Real Madrid lose to Lille thanks to a goal by Jonathan David, Aston Villa beating Bayern Munich, Cole Palmer scoring 4 goals in the first half, Travis Scott dropping his soccer kits and Oasis coming to North America. Tune into The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6pm where you can expect the unexpected with weekly guests, deep dives into soccer's heart, its influence on pop culture, and the kind of banter only Paul can deliver.

This week on The 1st Half, Paul Desbaillets sits down with, Jen Clyde who is the Co-founder and CEO of Fore All which has helped revolutionize women’s golf apparel. They talk about how the brand and company came about, her experience being in MTL, coming out with clothing for Men as well, the great environment at the Presidents Cup, what’s next for the company and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, the latest with Manchester City’s 115 alleged breaches that could see them get punished, Lionel Messi starting up his own production company, CP Company and Bologna doing a clothing collaboration, Adidas coming out with their George Best Collection Tune into The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6pm where you can expect the unexpected with weekly guests, deep dives into soccer's heart, its influence on pop culture, and the kind of banter only Paul can deliver.