She's Got Game #205

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with entrepreneur and ex footballer Daniel Pacella, as they talk about the program that Daniel created to help young athletes navigate the NCAA recruitment process, being a part of the CF Montreal youth academy, being recruited by the University of Vermont, the biggest game he’s been apart of, his new adventures in New Zealand and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, Montreal Roses FC playing their home opener in front of a sold out crowd tomorrow against Ottawa, Liverpool winning the Premier League title, Jason Kidd joining Everton’s ownership group, Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil and Real Madrid saga, and the 2nd leg of the Champions League Semi-Final games between Arsenal/PSG and Inter/Barcelona. 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 hopped on with Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to talk the Habs players heading for the hills, terms for Dvorak and Armia to return to MTL, Patrik Laine, looking ahead to Lane Hutson's contract, Martin St.Louis being nominated for the Jack Adams, exit meetings and more!

Former NHL defenceman and TSN hockey analyst Frankie Corrado joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to talk tourist destinations in Scarborough and Rimouski, Craig Berube's influence on the Leafs going forward, Ivan Demidov staying in MTL for the summer, Game 4 tonight, the Memorial Cup and more!

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