She's Got Game #210

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!

Host Sean Campbell catches-up with wide receiver Cole Spieker after the Alouettes' first loss of the season.

Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire joined Jon Still, Peter Vryonis and Maxime Cadotte on Melnick in the Afternoon to discuss the latest signings from the Florida Panthers, the NHL draft and what to expect from Free Agent Frenzy.

Three-time Stanley Cup Champion Aaron Ward joined Jon Still, Peter Vryonis and Maxime Cadotte on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about the latest signings in the NHL and what to expect on July 1st.

RG Media's Stefen Rosner joins Jon Still and Peter Vryonis to discuss the Noah Dobson trade and what the New York Islanders have done ahead of free agent frenzy.

Marco D'Amico of RG Media joins Jon Still, Peter Vryonis and Maxime Cadotte to discuss the Noah Dobson trade and the aftermath of the NHL draft for the Montreal Canadiens.

Covering the Montreal Canadiens, Marc Antoine Godin, on the trade for Noah Dobson and if the Habs are inclined to make another trade or explore free agency

Michaela and Vanessa were at the PWHL entry draft in Ottawa! They were impressed, they break down the picks… and the huge trades… and the PWHL awards! The 2025 HHOF class will have a record three women inducted at the same time, for the first time. Yet another week with drama on and off the court in the WNBA. Paige Beuckers breaks a Caitlin Clark record. A’ja Wilson is the fastest player to 5,000 points – could she one-day surpass Diana Taurasi’s 10,659? Who will win the Euros? 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

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with the Head Coach of the Montreal Roses Robert Rositoiu as they talk about how he developed a passion for football, being the Head Coach of AS Blainville’s women’s team, being an assistant for the McGill Redbirds, seeing the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy, being adaptable as a coach, his favorite team being Arsenal, being a part of the Inaugural season for the Roses, his favorite moment so far, meeting Thierry Henry and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, the scrapping of pivotal EPL fixtures and he is also joined by Kevin Duarte to talk about the Buffon Academy Summer Camp which is coming to Montreal in August. The camp is organized and run by, Invicta Sports, the exclusive Canadian partner of the Buffon Academy, founded by legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. This is the first-ever Canadian edition and a unique local opportunity to access top-tier goalkeeper training. 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!