McKenzie: The push to the playoffs

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Olympian and British figure skater Olivia Smart as they talk about how important her last skating season was, the upcoming 2026 Olympics, why she supported Manchester United this past season despite being a Sheffield United fan, why putting on a great performance for the fans is important to her, potentially getting other figure skaters to do a soccer match on ice, her most memorable moments and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, England vs Spain in the Women’s Euro Final, Marcus Rashford going to Barcelona, Lionel Messi’s new contract and Canada’s men team moving up the rankings of FIFA. 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!

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Aaron Ward joined Mitch Gallo, Simon Tsalikis and Luca Scott on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about the Carolina Hurricanes signing Jackson Blake to an extension, his hottest takes for the next NHL season and he answers your questions.

TSN690's legal contributor joins Conor McKenna and Peter Vryonis on the Morning Show to discuss the court findings in the Hockey Canada sexual assault case.

Paul Desbaillets of the Burgundy Lion group and from the 1st Half Show on TSN690 joins Conor McKenna and Peter Vryonis on the Morning Show.

Nick Gosse the host of Jays Digest joins Conor McKenna and Peter Vryonis on the Morning Show to talk about the Toronto Blue Jays approach at the trade deadline, and their recent hot streak.

Aaron Ward joined Mitch Gallo, Simon Tsalikis and Maxime Cadotte on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about playing recreational hockey in July before training camp, his Hulk Hogan story, the story behind his trade back to Carolina on this day in 2009 and much more!

Wrestler the Green Phantom joins Mitch Gallo, Simon Tsalikis and Maxime Cadotte in studio on Melnick in the Afternoon to discuss the life and legacy of Hulk Hogan who passed away at the age of 71.

NHL.com's Chris Meaney joins Mitch Gallo, Simon Tsalikis and Maxime Cadotte on Melnick in the Afternoon to discuss the NHL off-season, which teams he thinks will perform better this upcoming season, how many points are Vegas odds makers giving the Montreal Canadiens next year and much more!

F1 journalist and broadcaster for Racer and Motor Sport, Chris Medland, joined to talk about the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen's future with Red Bull, how Ferrari's upgrade can help them this season, the battle for the Driver's Championship between Norris and Piastri and much more. 

World Cup winner and midfielder for France, Monaco, Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea, Emmanuel Petit joined Jon Still and Luca Scott on Campbell vs Gallo to talk about the what his experience was like winning the World Cup with France in 1998, Arsenal's rivalry with Manchester United, winning the 2000 Euro and much more.