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This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Tom Pearce as they talk about his time playing for Wigan Athletic and Leeds United, how he became a Liverpool fan, playing for Everton Academy, differences between the MLS and the English league, some of the worst experiences of his young career, the best game he’s ever attended, his favorite food since being in Montreal. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, PSG winning their first ever Champions League title against Inter Milan, what it means for Inter going forward, the bright future for PSG, Ange Postecoglou getting sacked by Tottenham and their young stars and the groups for the FIFA Club World Cup. 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!

Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to make sense of Dallas moving away from Pete Deboer, who could be candidates for the vacant position, Stuart Skinner, what to expect from Florida in Game 2 and more!

Three-time Stanley Cup winner Aaron Ward joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to discuss how Pete Deboer came to be fired by the Dallas Stars, previewed Game 2 between the Oilers and Panthers and answered your questions on AAA Friday Ask Aaron Anything.

Former NHL defenceman and RDS hockey analyst Bruno Gervais joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to get you set for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight, can the Panthers afford to go down 0-2, the right side of the blueline for the Habs, Oliver Kapanen, is Filip Mesar still in the team's plans and more!

Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to breakdown how Edmonton won Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, Evander Kane, the Panthers winning faceoffs but getting outshot, playoff experience, coaching staffs being filled out around the NHL and more!

Three-time Stanley Cup winner Aaron Ward joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to break down an unbelievable entertaining Game 1 going the way of the Oilers, the defencemen shining through early, Edmonton playing with fire, depth scoring being the game-changer and more!

The Athletic Montreal's Arpon Basu hopped on with Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to discuss how far away the Habs are from the Cup Final, building the Florida Panthers, Mike Matheson and Habs management meeting in Buffalo, the Laval Rocket's season coming to an end and more!

Award-winning author, broadcaster and potentially podcaster Stephen Brunt joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to talk Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final living up to the hype, is the country getting behind the Oilers, Canadians in the NBA Finals, Giannis and the Raptors, Aaron Rodgers is officially a Steeler and more!

Montreal Alouettes defensive lineman Dylan Wynn joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to talk about his eclectic music taste, being named after Bob Dylan, the opportunity on the defensive line this season, getting ready for the home and season opener tomorrow and more!

Hometown kid The Athletic's Julian McKenzie joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to discuss his story on the impact of friends and Montreal North natives Luguentz Dort and Bennedict Mathurin facing off in the NBA Finals.