1st Half with guest - Chien Champion

Host Sean Campbell gets you set for a brand new season of Alouettes football and catches-up with the new CFL Commissioner Stuart Johnston.

Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to talk who Rod Brind'Amour was talking about in his postgame comments, the 0-15 record, the Laval Rocket moving on to the AHL's Eastern Conference Finals, Farrell and Primeau, the Oilers taking a 2-1 series lead and more!

Former NHL forward and RDS hockey analyst PJ Stock joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett on his 50th birthday to talk the road to the Stanley Cup, tax free teams getting to the Finals all the time, Stuart Skinner, what the Habs should take away from the four remaining teams and more!

Award-winning journalist and broadcaster Michael Farber joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to shed light on his chat with Montreal Canadiens legend Carey Price, will he be a first time Hall of Famer, the rabid Florida Panthers and more!

Noel Butler hopped on with Mitch Melnick, Andie Bennett and Jon Still to discuss Olivier Giroud's rock star welcome to Saputo Stadium, Nomar Garciaparra, CF Montreal's reputation continuing to nosedive, the problem with player recruitment at the club and more!

Three-time Stanley Cup winner Aaron Ward joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to talk about his wild weekend in Alberta, the Hurricanes shocking inability to win a game in the Conference Finals, what's next for Carolina and more!

Minnesota and Ottawa square off in the PWHL Walter Cup Finals. How did the Charge look so good against Montreal in the semis? Michaela and Vanessa zero in on the turning point in Ottawa’s season. The PWHL released its expansion draft rules – are they too harsh on the six inaugural teams? Caitlin Clark fouls Angel Reese and things devolve from there as WNBA fans show their ugly side. Michaela and Vanessa need your help! They're getting moving for a great cause! The Get Real Movement virtual 5K fundraiser for the LGBTQ+ community! more info here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/shes-got-game

Mitch Gallo hosts The Play It Again Radio Show talking amateur hockey with Keith and Gerard

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!

The Athletic's Julian McKenzie joins Mitch Gallo and Luca Scott on Campbell vs Gallo to talk about his first book that he's releasing in February of 2026 titled, 'Black Aces'. The book details multiple stories about some of the most iconic and prominent Black hockey figures.