From Athletic Therapist to Football Media Voice | Karim Mehdi on FC Supra, Culture & Storytelling

From Athletic Therapist to Football Media Voice | Karim Mehdi on FC Supra, Culture & Storytelling

From The 1st Half Culture Show by The 1st Half

May 21, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

Karim Mehdi discusses his transition from athletic therapist to a prominent voice in football media, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and community in the sport.

Football doesn’t grow on the pitch alone — it grows through stories, voices, and community. In this episode of The 1st Half Culture Show , Karim Mehdi shares his journey from athletic therapist to becoming a rising voice in football media, covering the game where it lives — at the grassroots and community level. As host of On S’en Foot and commentator within Quebec’s football scene, Karim breaks down how media, storytelling, and digital platforms are helping shape the next era of the game in Canada. We dive into: Building a football media platform from scratch The growth of Quebec’s football ecosystem The role of storytelling in growing the sport Behind the scenes of FC Supra du Québec Taking risks and creating your own path in football This is a conversation about culture, community, and why football is more than just a game. 💬 “Football is more than a game… it’s a feeling.”

People in this episode

Host: The 1st Half

Guest: Karim Mehdi

Topics covered

  • football media
  • storytelling
  • community
  • grassroots football
  • Quebec football ecosystem

Keywords

  • football
  • media
  • storytelling
  • Quebec
  • grassroots
  • FC Supra
  • community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FC Supra, On S’en Foot

Places: Quebec, Canada

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