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He Quit Football… Then FC Supra Changed Everything | Charles Auguste
Jun 4, 2026
20m 07s
Matty Longstaff Opens Up on Newcastle, MLS & Premier League Dreams
May 27, 2026
20m 11s
From Athletic Therapist to Football Media Voice | Karim Mehdi on FC Supra, Culture & Storytelling
May 21, 2026
22m 22s
Laurent Ciman on Football Mentality | From Champions League to Coaching
May 14, 2026
22m 35s
From Cobbler to Pizza Master | Richie Ourichian’s Roman Pizza Story (Segreta Montreal)
May 7, 2026
20m 09s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/4/26 |  He Quit Football… Then FC Supra Changed Everything | Charles Auguste✨ | football journeyinjury recovery+4 | Charles Auguste | FC SupraCreighton University+1 | QuébecHouston | footballinjury+7 | — | 20m 07s | |
| 5/27/26 |  Matty Longstaff Opens Up on Newcastle, MLS & Premier League Dreams✨ | professional footballNewcastle football culture+5 | Matty Longstaff | Newcastle United F.C.Manchester United F.C.+2 | Newcastle | Matty LongstaffNewcastle United+6 | — | 20m 11s | |
| 5/21/26 |  From Athletic Therapist to Football Media Voice | Karim Mehdi on FC Supra, Culture & Storytelling✨ | football mediastorytelling+3 | Karim Mehdi | FC SupraOn S’en Foot | QuebecCanada | footballmedia+5 | — | 22m 22s | |
| 5/14/26 |  Laurent Ciman on Football Mentality | From Champions League to Coaching✨ | football mentalityprofessional sports+4 | Laurent Ciman | FC Supra du QuébecMLS | — | footballmentality+7 | — | 22m 35s | |
| 5/7/26 |  From Cobbler to Pizza Master | Richie Ourichian’s Roman Pizza Story (Segreta Montreal)✨ | food cultureentrepreneurship+3 | Richie Ourichian | SegretaRoman-style pizza+3 | Montreal | Roman pizzapizza al taglio+3 | — | 20m 09s | |
| 4/30/26 |  Patrice Bernier & Alex Kenol |Canada World Cup Dreams, Football, Business & Impact✨ | World Cup expectationscommunity impact+4 | Patrice BernierAlexandre Kénol | Patrice Bernier Foundation | Canada | Canadian soccerWorld Cup+5 | — | 22m 13s | |
| 4/23/26 |  Chloe Minas Story 🇨🇦 | From Sweden Pro to Montréal Roses Star✨ | resilienceprofessional football+4 | Chloe Minas | Montréal RosesVäxjö DFF+1 | SwedenMontreal+1 | Chloe MinasMontréal Roses+6 | — | 22m 13s | |
| 4/16/26 |  From Small Town to World Tours | PY Letellier on Music, Football & Community✨ | musicfootball+4 | PY Letellier | Goal Initiatives FoundationThe Damn Truth+2 | La TabatièreQuébec | musicfootball+7 | — | 22m 13s | |
| 3/5/26 |  From Montreal to Trinidad 🇹🇹 | Anthony Corneli’s Football Journey with FC Supérieur✨ | football culturecoaching+5 | Anthony Corneli | FC SupérieurDefense Force FC+5 | MontrealTrinidad | football journeycoaching+5 | — | 24m 51s | |
| 2/26/26 |  Inside the Business of Canadian Soccer | Laura Armstrong on Media, Growth & World Cup Momentum✨ | Canadian soccermedia rights+4 | Laura Armstrong | Canadian Soccer Media & EntertainmentCanada Soccer+3 | Wembley | Canadian soccermedia rights+7 | — | 24m 51s | |
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| 2/5/26 |  Felicia Roy on Turning Pro, Montreal Roses & the Growth of Women’s Football in Canada✨ | women's footballprofessional sports+4 | Felicia Roy | Montreal RosesCF Montréal Academy+3 | Canada | Felicia RoyMontreal Roses+6 | — | 18m 15s | |
| 1/29/26 |  Sean Rea on Pro Football, Quebec’s New Era & Life Inside the Game ⚽✨ | professional footballpersonal journey+5 | Sean Rea | CF MontréalValour FC+1 | QuebecCanada | Sean ReaCF Montréal+7 | — | 17m 47s | |
| 1/22/26 |  David Choiniere Returns Home 🇨🇦 | CPL Champion on FC Supra, Forge FC & Football Obsession✨ | Canadian Premier Leaguesoccer journey+4 | David Choiniere | Forge FCFC Supra | Estadio AztecaQuebec+1 | David ChoiniereCanadian Premier League+6 | — | 18m 04s | |
| 1/7/26 |  Football Is Culture. This Is The 1st Half | Music, Food, Art & the Road to World Cup 2026✨ | football cultureWorld Cup 2026+5 | James BayGeorge Stroumboulopoulos+2 | The 1st Half | — | footballculture+7 | — | 1m 43s | |
| 12/18/25 |  Quebec Football Mentality 🇨🇦 | Forge FC Coach Kyt Selaidopoulos on CPL, Futsal & World Cup Growth | Quebec has a different football mentality, and that mindset is helping shape the future of the game in Canada.In this in-depth episode of The First Half, we sit down with Kyt Selaidopoulos, Assistant Coach and Director of Youth Football at Forge FC, Head Coach of Canada’s National Futsal Team, and one of the most respected football minds in the country.Kyt shares insight on the culture of football in Quebec, the evolution of the Canadian Premier League, the impact of the 2026 World Cup, and what it truly takes to build winning programs, from youth development to the professional level.From his playing days with Montreal Impact to building championship culture at Forge FC, this conversation covers mentality, leadership, preparation, and long-term growth in Canadian football. | — | ||||||
| 12/11/25 |  Nick Razzaghi on Ego, Culture & Building FC Supra | Canadian Premier League Coaching Mindset | In this exclusive in-studio interview, FC Supra head coach Nick Rosati shares his journey, philosophy and vision ahead of the club’s 2026 Canadian Premier League debut.From starting on the sideline at 17 to learning from the NFL, NBA and hockey, Rosati explains why humility, ego management and man management are at the heart of his approach. He breaks down how to build a winning culture from day one, how to develop players the right way and what the growth of the Canadian Premier League means for the future of the game.⚽ The 1st Half Culture Show with Paul Desbaillets.Watch the full video here and listen wherever you get your podcasts.#The1stHalf #acertainstyleoflife #footballis #NickRosati #FCSupra #CanadianPremierLeague #CPL #CanadianSoccer #SportsLeadership #FootballCulture | — | ||||||
| 12/4/25 |  “I Thought It Was Over”: Zorhan Bassong on His Shocking Return to Team Canada | From Belgium’s academy system to the World Cup stage — resilience defined.Team Canada defender Zorhan Bassong, now with Sporting Kansas City in MLS, joins Paul Desbaillets for a powerful conversation about sacrifice, identity, and rebuilding a career across continents.Bassong opens up about:leaving Canada at 14 to pursue elite development in Belgiumnavigating the challenges of European football as a teenager abroadfighting through setbacks in Romania and finding his way back in MLSearning a national team recall after four yearswhy mindset and gratitude shape every part of his journeyand what the rise of North American football means before World Cup 2026⚽ The 1st Half Culture ShowPresented by Breville in collaboration with evenko and CULTMTL.Watch the full video here & listen wherever you get your podcasts.#The1stHalf #acertainstyleoflife #footballis #ZorhanBassong #TeamCanada #SportingKC #MLS #CanadaSoccer #WorldCup2026 #Breville #NorthAmericanFootball #FootballCulture #Resilience #SportsMindset | — | ||||||
| 12/3/25 |  From Refugee Camp to Football: The Inspiring Journey of Novello Yoseke | South Sudan to CF Montréal | From sleeping in an abandoned church to sharing the pitch with Didier Drogba — this is the powerful, emotional, and inspiring true story of Novello Yoseke, a refugee turned professional footballer.Born in South Sudan, raised in a refugee camp in Egypt, and sponsored to Canada, Novello’s story is one of resilience, sacrifice, and passion. He went from playing barefoot to representing South Sudan’s National Team in World Cup and AFCON qualifiers, and later became a coach and head scout after a career with CF Montréal (Montreal Impact).In this exclusive in-studio interview, Novello opens up about:His journey from war-torn South Sudan to professional footballHow he overcame poverty and homelessnessPlaying alongside football legends like Didier DrogbaThe emotional moment he touched a real soccer ball for the first timeHis mission to inspire the next generation through coaching🔥 Watch the full episode to discover how determination and faith can turn pain into purpose. | — | ||||||
| 11/7/25 |  Mathieu Choinière on Hard Work, Family & Football | Team Canada x The 1st Half (Breville Special) | From the backyard to the big stage.Team Canada and CF Montréal midfielder Mathieu Choinière joins The 1st Half Culture Show for a special Breville collaboration ahead of the Canada vs Ecuador friendly on November 12.He opens up about his journey from Montreal’s academy to the national team, the lessons he learned from multi-sport training, and why “hard work beats talent” has guided every step of his career.⚽ The 1st Half Culture Show — Presented by Breville in collaboration with evenko and CULTMTL.Watch the full video here & listen wherever you get your podcasts.#The1stHalf #acertainstyleoflife #footballis #MathieuChoiniere #TeamCanada #CFMontreal #CanadaSoccer #Breville #evenko #CULTMTL #FootballCulture #CanadianSoccer | — | ||||||
| 11/6/25 |  Prince Owusu on Talent, Faith & Football | From Stuttgart to CF Montréal’s Top Scorer | From the streets of Stuttgart to the spotlight in Montreal.CF Montréal striker Prince Owusu joins Paul Desbaillets to talk about his journey — from Germany’s academy system to finding purpose, perseverance, and family through football.The Guinean-German forward opens up about his early days in Stuttgart’s academy, lessons from Europe, and how he became one of CF Montréal’s most exciting players — finishing his first season with 17 goals across all competitions.⚽ The 1st Half Culture Show with Paul Desbaillets — new episodes every Wednesday.Watch the full video here & listen wherever you get your podcasts.#The1stHalf #acertainstyleoflife #footballis #PrinceOwusu #CFMontreal #Bundesliga #Stuttgart #FootballCulture #SoccerPodcast #MLS #CanadianSoccer | — | ||||||
| 10/30/25 |  The Chef Who Built a Roma Shrine in Montreal | Chef Stephen Marcone, Bistro Amerigo | From kitchens to curveballs, food and football are never far apart.Chef Stephen Marcone, owner of Bistro Amerigo and longtime Roma supporter, joins Paul Desbaillets to talk about cooking, culture, and the Italian soul of Montreal.From his journey through Italy’s kitchens to opening Café Figata, Marcone shares stories of football fandom, family, and building restaurants that bring people together.⚽ The 1st Half Culture Show with Paul Desbaillets Watch the full video here & listen wherever you get your podcasts.#The1stHalf #acertainstyleoflife #footballis #ChefStephenMarcone #BistroAmerigo #CafeFigata #Roma #ItalianCuisine #MontrealRestaurants #FootballCulture #ASRoma #ItalianFood #Montreal | — | ||||||
| 10/29/25 |  Last Week in Football: Messi Stays in Miami, Managers Fall, MLS & UEFA Make Major Moves | From Miami to Manchester, the football world never sleeps.Paul Desbaillets unpacks a wild week:- Lionel Messi signs on with Inter Miami until 2028, a deal that could redefine MLS.- A full-blown manager shuffle as Ange Postecoglou, Sean Dyche, Nuno Espirito Santo and Graham Potter all switch seats.- MLS and Apple drop Season Pass fees for the playoffs to make the game more accessible.- And UEFA eyes a €5.9 billion Champions League deal with Netflix, Disney and Amazon. | — | ||||||
| 10/23/25 |  Snoop & Martha Buy a Football Club?! Beckham, Barça & Cape Verde Make History | One-Man Midfield | From Miami to Swansea, last week in football culture has everything. Paul Desbaillets breaks down how Beckham’s Inter Miami is becoming England’s 2026 World Cup base, why Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart now own a piece of Swansea City, and how Ed Sheeran ended up on the Barça shirt.He wraps with the incredible story of Cape Verde, the island nation of just 525 000 people qualifying for the World Cup, proof that passion always beats the odds.⚽ One-Man Midfield, new every week.#The1stHalf #acertainstyleoflife #footballis #footballculture #WorldCup2026 #Beckham #InterMiami #SwanseaCity #MarthaStewart #SnoopDogg #FCBarcelona #EdSheeran #CapeVerde #FootballNews | — | ||||||
| 10/22/25 |  Jason Dery on Community, Music & Montreal: Why Giving Back Matters More Than Fame | From weddings to the Wu-Tang afterparty, and now the borough ballot. Jason “Jace” Dery, better known as Monsieur Notre Dame, joins The 1st Half to talk about community, creativity, and the real meaning of giving back.An entrepreneur, entertainer, and now political candidate for Montreal’s Sud-Ouest borough with Futur Montréal, Jace opens up about his journey from raising over $25K for Sun Youth to spinning records for Wu-Tang and building a business that connects people across the city.It’s a conversation about purpose, music, football, and the power of showing up for your community.⚽ The 1st Half Culture Show with Paul Desbaillets, new episodes every Wednesday.Watch the full video here & listen wherever you get your podcasts.#The1stHalf #acertainstyleoflife #footballis #Jace #MonsieurNotreDame #Montreal #Community #WuTangClan #FuturMontreal #SunYouth #GoalInitiatives #FootballCulture #MontrealStories | — | ||||||
| 10/15/25 |  Ali Gerba on Legacy, Resilience & Giving Back | From Cameroon to Team Canada | 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 Canadian football is still just getting started.Gerba opens up about his foundation work, his training centre Complete Striker, and the resilience that shaped his career , on and off the pitch.⚽ The 1st Half Culture Show with Paul Desbaillets : new episodes every Wednesday.Watch the full video here & listen wherever you get your podcasts.#The1stHalf #acertainstyleoflife #footballis #AliGerba #CompleteStriker #FootballCulture #CanadianSoccer #MontrealFootball #SoccerLife #GoalInitiatives | — | ||||||
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