Graeme Mathieson: Bonfire Originals, Reggae Roots, Canadian Culture, and Football Passion

In this episode of The 1st Half Culture Podcast, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Jamaican-Canadian filmmaker Graeme Mathieson, co-director of Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land. Graeme talks about his journey from Toronto’s vinyl radio scene to making this groundbreaking five-part series that celebrates the untold stories of reggae's impact on Canada. From working with reggae icons like Johnny Osbourne to touching on his football passion (he reveals which Manchester team he supports!), Graeme shares his creative process, community connection, and love for storytelling. He’s also got plenty of football insights and talks about his continued love for playing soccer. Tune in for this cultural deep dive!" The 1st Half Culture Podcast"Where Soccer Meets Culture — Our Game, Our Spin."