Lalonde: Parity is good for sports

The PWHL Playoffs are upon us! Montreal chose their opponent – Ottawa – and the Charge pulled off the upset in Game 1. Toronto took care of business against Minnesota in Game 1 of their series, a rematch of last year’s semifinal. Sue Bird is named managing director of the U.S. Women’s Basketball Team. Canada gets a big win in rugby. And Michaela and Vanessa have a big announcement in advance of Pride Month!

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Comedian and GOAL Foundation Ambassador Kevin Lapierre as they talk about Kevin’s appearance on Occupation Double in South Africa where he won the Audience Favorite award, the new play that he’s been working on, some of his best and worst experiences doing comedy, potentially writing a script one day. Being in Rome to watch the Roma vs Sienna at the Stadio Olimpico and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, the Champions League final between Inter Milan and PSG, the Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham and the Conference League final between Chelsea and Real Betis. Gary Neville, and David Beckham completing a takeover of Salford City a 4th division team in English football. CF Montreal playing NYFC, Toronto vs DC United, Chelsea vs Newcastle and Liverpool vs Arsenal. 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 talk Canada getting set for the World Hockey Championship, Washington evening things up at 1-1, Jonathan Toews, the Oilers depth coring continuing to shine through and more!

Three-time Stanley Cup winner Aaron Ward joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to talk the Oilers profiting off a missed call, the two games tonight and answered your questions on AAA Friday Ask Aaron Anything.

Former NHL defenceman and RDS hockey analyst Bruno Gervais Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to talk all things Laval Rocket ahead of North Division final vs Rochester, Mailloux vs Reinbacher, early impressions of Jacob Fowler, Pascal Vincent's future, competition for spots and more!

Campbell vs Gallo chat puck with Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth period

Canadian Soccer Hall of Famer Amy Walsh joins Conor McKenna and Luca Scott on the Morning Show to talk about the historically bad start to the season for CF Montreal, the Montreal Roses FC starting off their season 3-0, the play of Tanya Boychuk, Latifah Abdu and much more.

TSN's Darren Dreger joins Conor McKenna and Luca Scott on the Morning Show to talk about the Oilers beating the Golden Knights in OT, the missed call on Brayden McNabb, the Toronto Maple Leafs gearing up for game 3 on the road, the Jets having a subpar game 1 against the Stars, the Ducks hiring Joel Quenneville and much more.

Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire hopped on with Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to talk the Stars jumping out to a 1-0 lead over Winnipeg courtesy of Mikko Rantanen, the Leafs new personnel, Toronto's depth on the wing, the Cats looking off, Joel Quenneville and more!

Three-time Stanley Cup winner Aaron Ward joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to talk Eric Staal joining the front office in Buffalo, Joel Quenneville being hired by the Ducks, Evan Rodrigues and the referees, the Panthers being down 0-2 to the Leafs, Mikko Rantanen, Scott Arniel's comments and more!