Bryan Hayes of TSN1050's Overdrive joins Mitch Gallo and Peter Vryonis to take a look at the NHL playoffs and the Montreal Canadiens.

Bryan Hayes of TSN1050's Overdrive joins Mitch Gallo and Peter Vryonis to take a look at the NHL playoffs and the Montreal Canadiens.

Hayes: Suzuki WILL Have a Moment this Series

Colour commentator for Habs hockey on TSN690 Jon Goyens, joins Campbell vs Gallo to break down the Montreal Canadiens loss in game two to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Colour commentator for Habs hockey on TSN690 Jon Goyens, joins Campbell vs Gallo to break down the Montreal Canadiens loss in game two to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Goyens: Everyone Has to be On-Board with Forechecking

Darren Dreger joined Conor and Shaun following Game 2 between Montreal and Tampa Bay with their series tied, 1-1. Darren weighs in on the mistakes Montreal made in game 2 are correctable. The Habs playing a winning style in the playoffs. The importance of having a short memory, talking about Dach and Slafkovsky mistakes in game 2. And, between Joe Veleno and Brendan Gallagher, if a change is made, who does Darren think the Habs should add for game 3?

Darren Dreger joined Conor and Shaun following Game 2 between Montreal and Tampa Bay with their series tied, 1-1. Darren weighs in on the mistakes Montreal made in game 2 are correctable. The Habs playing a winning style in the playoffs. The importance of having a short memory, talking about Dach and Slafkovsky mistakes in game 2. And, between Joe Veleno and Brendan Gallagher, if a change is made, who does Darren think the Habs should add for game 3?

Darren Dreger: Habs Playing A WINNING Style!

Marco D'Amico with Conor and Shaun on the Habs and Lightning series now tied 1-1. the boys talk the inexperience and Tampa Bay trying to intimidate the Canadiens

Marco D'Amico with Conor and Shaun on the Habs and Lightning series now tied 1-1. the boys talk the inexperience and Tampa Bay trying to intimidate the Canadiens

Marco D'Amico: Habs Better Manage THIS A Lot Better!

Former NHLer and TSN hockey analyst Cameron Gaunce joins us to chat about the Lightning OT win in Game 2, if the Habs need more from their stars in 5 on 5, a potentially long series between the Habs and the Sabres, the Leafs GM search and why hiring a new GM can work out, if the Penguins can bounce back from 0-2, and more! 

Gaunce on the Leafs GM search and his connection to the rumored candidates, if the Habs can handle the Lightning's physicality & why Bruins vs Sabres will be a long series

Conor, Shaun and Simon and the 3 Starr Quiz

Are the Habs playing winning hockey over the first two games of this series with Tampa Bay?

Did Kirby Dach just cost himself a spot in the lineup for Game 3?

Should the Habs give Josh Anderson extension?

Conor, Shaun and Simon and the 3 Starr Quiz
Are the Habs playing winning hockey over the first two games of this series with Tampa Bay?
Did Kirby Dach just cost himself a spot in the lineup for Game 3?
Should the Habs give Josh Anderson extension?

3 Starr Quiz: Do The Habs NEED To Make a CHANGE For Game 3?!

Mitch Gallo, Peter Vryonis, JP O'Connor and Victor Findlay break down the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 Overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of their first round series.

Mitch Gallo, Peter Vryonis, JP O'Connor and Victor Findlay break down the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 Overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of their first round series.

Delmar Post-Game Show: Overtime Heartbreak for Habs in Game Two

Victor Findlay and JP O'Connor with the call of overtime period action of game two between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Victor Findlay and JP O'Connor with the call of overtime period action of game two between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Overtime: Canadiens vs Lightning

Victor Findlay and JP O'Connor with the call of third period action of game two between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Victor Findlay and JP O'Connor with the call of third period action of game two between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning.

3rd Period: Canadiens vs Lightning

Victor Findlay and JP O'Connor with the call of second period action of game two between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Victor Findlay and JP O'Connor with the call of second period action of game two between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning.

2nd Period: Canadiens vs Lightning

TSN 690 is the home of the Montreal Canadiens. Catch up on the latest Habs games here.

TSN 690 is the home of the Montreal Canadiens. Catch up on the latest Habs games here.

Habs on TSN 690

Brian Wilde of Global Montreal joins Simon Tsalikis and Peter Vryonis on the Starters on TSN690 to preview the Montreal Canadiens playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Habs Breakfast.

Brian Wilde of Global Montreal joins Simon Tsalikis and Peter Vryonis on the Starters on TSN690 to preview the Montreal Canadiens playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Habs Breakfast.

Brian Wilde: Habs' PowerPlay Needs to be Less Static

Brian Wilde of Global Montreal joins Simon Tsalikis and Peter Vryonis on the Starters on TSN690 to discuss the Montreal Canadiens win streak now up to 8 games, and Cole Caufield's chase for 50 goals.

Brian Wilde of Global Montreal joins Simon Tsalikis and Peter Vryonis on the Starters on TSN690 to discuss the Montreal Canadiens win streak now up to 8 games, and Cole Caufield's chase for 50 goals.

Brian Wilde: The CHASE For 50

Global Montreal's Brian Wilde joins Simon Tsalikis and Peter Vryonis on the Starters at TSN690 to discuss the Montreal Canadiens Dominant win over the New York Islanders, and discuss his column, the Call of the Wilde.

Global Montreal's Brian Wilde joins Simon Tsalikis and Peter Vryonis on the Starters at TSN690 to discuss the Montreal Canadiens Dominant win over the New York Islanders, and discuss his column, the Call of the Wilde.

Wilde: Habs First Line is ELITE

Brian Wilde of Global Montreal joins Peter Vryonis and Daniel Scheer on the Starters on TSN690 to talk all things Montreal Canadiens. He also comes out with the Call of the Wilde after every Habs game!

Brian Wilde of Global Montreal joins Peter Vryonis and Daniel Scheer on the Starters on TSN690 to talk all things Montreal Canadiens. He also comes out with the Call of the Wilde after every Habs game!

Wilde: Celebrini is Exceptional... And there's Nothing You Can Do About It

Simon Tsalikis, Peter Vryonis and Dwight Walton bring you NBA talk surrounding Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaking Wilt Chamberlain's long-standing record. They also Buy or Sell in the second half of hour 2 of the Starters on TSN690.

Simon Tsalikis, Peter Vryonis and Dwight Walton bring you NBA talk surrounding Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaking Wilt Chamberlain's long-standing record. They also Buy or Sell in the second half of hour 2 of the Starters on TSN690.

The Starters: Dwight Walton NBA talk and Buy Or Sell

Simon Tsalikis and Peter Vryonis discuss Canada losing in the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals to the USA, tee up the Montreal Canadiens and San Jose Sharks, bring you Habs Breakfast brought to you by Billy K's Burger and Pizza Prima with George Caperas.

Simon Tsalikis and Peter Vryonis discuss Canada losing in the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals to the USA, tee up the Montreal Canadiens and San Jose Sharks, bring you Habs Breakfast brought to you by Billy K's Burger and Pizza Prima with George Caperas.

The Starters: Canada Falls to USA in WBC and Habs Breakfast

Brian WIlde of Global News joins Simon Tsalikis and Peter Vryonis on the Starters on TSN690 to break down the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings.

Brian WIlde of Global News joins Simon Tsalikis and Peter Vryonis on the Starters on TSN690 to break down the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings.

Wilde: Habs First Line DOMINANT

Brian Wilde of Global joins Simon Tsalikis and Peter Vryonis on the Starters TSN690 to talk all things Montreal Canadiens, and their trade deadline approach.

Brian Wilde of Global joins Simon Tsalikis and Peter Vryonis on the Starters TSN690 to talk all things Montreal Canadiens, and their trade deadline approach.

Wilde: Caufield is a COMPLETE Star

Brian Wilde of Global joins Simon Tsalikis and Peter Vryonis on the Starters to discuss the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 win in regulation over the Buffalo Sabres, Kirby Dach looking more comfortable, Arber Xhekaj only playing 7 minutes, as well as where Patrik Laine fits when and if he returns to the Habs' lineup.

Brian Wilde of Global joins Simon Tsalikis and Peter Vryonis on the Starters to discuss the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 win in regulation over the Buffalo Sabres, Kirby Dach looking more comfortable, Arber Xhekaj only playing 7 minutes, as well as where Patrik Laine fits when and if he returns to the Habs' lineup.

Wilde: Habs OWE Laine a Chance

Brian Wilde of Global joins Peter Vryonis and Daniel Scheer on the Starters on TSN690 to talk all things Montreal Canadiens on Habs breakfast brought to you by Billy K's Burgers.

Brian Wilde of Global joins Peter Vryonis and Daniel Scheer on the Starters on TSN690 to talk all things Montreal Canadiens on Habs breakfast brought to you by Billy K's Burgers.

Wilde: Dobes gives Habs BEST Chance to WIN

Simon Tsalikis breaks down the week in sports, and gets you geared up for what’s to come.

Simon Tsalikis breaks down the week in sports, and gets you geared up for what&rsquo;s to come.

The Starters on TSN 690

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with former Belgian footballer Laurent Ciman. They talk about Laurent’s experience representing Belgium at the National level, what it was like playing in Europe, becoming an assistant manager with FC Supra, the importance of the mental side of the game and dealing with pressure, his experience with Club Brugge and predictions for the World Cup. Paul also speaks with Karim Mehdi an Athletic Therapist and host of the ‘On S’en Foot’ show. They talk about Karim growing up in Saudi Arabia and playing football there, what it was like for him when he came to Montreal, having to pursue another career besides football and the continuous growth of football throughout Quebec. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, the Champions League semi-final being set, with Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid and PSG vs Bayern Munich. FC Supra getting a win in their first ever game, having their home opener this weekend, Arsenal vs Manchester City, Everton vs Liverpool, Chelsea vs Manchester United, and much more. 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!

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with former Belgian footballer Laurent Ciman. They talk about Laurent&rsquo;s experience representing Belgium at the National level, what it was like playing in Europe, becoming an assistant manager with FC Supra, the importance of the mental side of the game and dealing with pressure, his experience with Club Brugge and predictions for the World Cup. Paul also speaks with Karim Mehdi an Athletic Therapist and host of the &lsquo;On S&rsquo;en Foot&rsquo; show. They talk about Karim growing up in Saudi Arabia and playing football there, what it was like for him when he came to Montreal, having to pursue another career besides football and the continuous growth of football throughout Quebec.&nbsp;Paul breaks down this week&rsquo;s hot topics including, the Champions League semi-final being set, with Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid and PSG vs Bayern Munich. FC Supra getting a win in their first ever game, having their home opener this weekend, Arsenal vs Manchester City, Everton vs Liverpool, Chelsea vs Manchester United, and much more.&nbsp;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&rsquo;s signature wit, it&rsquo;s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn&rsquo;t know you needed!

1st Half with guests - Laurent Ciman and Karim Mehdi 

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Chef Richie Ourichian, the owner of Segreta Pizzeria. They talk about being born in Beirut and coming to Canada, his journey to becoming a chef and opening his own restaurant, the importance of community, how he developed a love for Italy’s national soccer team, being a Lazio supporter, the excitement building around the World Cup and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, FC Supra announcing their schedule for the season, Roberto De Zerbi being hired as the manager of Tottenham, Italy failing to qualify for World Cup again, the upcoming MLS and CPL games and much more. 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!

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Chef Richie Ourichian, the owner of Segreta Pizzeria. They talk about being born in Beirut and coming to Canada, his journey to becoming a chef and opening his own restaurant, the importance of community, how he developed a love for Italy&rsquo;s national soccer team, being a Lazio supporter, the excitement building around the World Cup and much more. Paul breaks down this week&rsquo;s hot topics including, FC Supra announcing their schedule for the season, Roberto De Zerbi being hired as the manager of Tottenham, Italy failing to qualify for World Cup again, the upcoming MLS and CPL games and much more.&nbsp;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&rsquo;s signature wit, it&rsquo;s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn&rsquo;t know you needed!

1st Half with guest - Richie Ourichian 

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with former CF Montreal midfielder Patrick Leduc as they talk about how his upbringing in football, what it was like representing CFM for a decade, being a color analyst for RDS after his career, football’s growth in Canada, why he’s optimistic about Canada at the World Cup and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, Italy beating Northern Ireland to inch closer to a spot at the 2026 World Cup, Mohamed Salah announcing that he’s leaving Liverpool this summer, Zinedane Zidane taking over as the head coach of France after the World Cup and Antoine Griezmann heading to Orlando City at the end of Atletico Madrid’s season. 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!

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with former CF Montreal midfielder Patrick Leduc as they talk about how his upbringing in football, what it was like representing CFM for a decade, being a color analyst for RDS after his career, football&rsquo;s growth in Canada, why he&rsquo;s optimistic about Canada at the World Cup and much more. Paul breaks down this week&rsquo;s hot topics including, Italy beating Northern Ireland to inch closer to a spot at the 2026 World Cup, Mohamed Salah announcing that he&rsquo;s leaving Liverpool this summer, Zinedane Zidane taking over as the head coach of France after the World Cup and Antoine Griezmann heading to Orlando City at the end of Atletico Madrid&rsquo;s season.&nbsp;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&rsquo;s signature wit, it&rsquo;s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn&rsquo;t know you needed!

1st Half with guest - Patrick Leduc 

Paul Desbaillets brings you the First Half Culture and Football show on TSN690 with guests, Patrice Bernier and Alexandre Kenol.

Paul Desbaillets brings you the First Half Culture and Football show on TSN690 with guests, Patrice Bernier and Alexandre Kenol.

1st Half with guests - Patrice Bernier and Alex Kenol

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down Chole Minas, midfielder for the Montreal Roses, they talk about what the inaugural season was like for the team, how she got into football, how she pursued to play university football for the University of Pittsburgh, playing in Sweden for Växjö DFF, the importance of fans and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, FC Supra hiring for MLS defender Laurent Ciman as an assistant coach, the Spurs continuing their nightmare season, Premier League teams struggling in the Round of 16 of the Champions League and the upcoming games in the Premier League and MLS. 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!

 

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down Chole Minas, midfielder for the Montreal Roses, they talk about what the inaugural season was like for the team, how she got into football, how she pursued to play university football for the University of Pittsburgh, playing in Sweden for V&auml;xj&ouml; DFF, the importance of fans and much more.&nbsp;Paul breaks down this week&rsquo;s hot topics including, FC Supra hiring for MLS defender Laurent Ciman as an assistant coach, the Spurs continuing their nightmare season, Premier League teams struggling in the Round of 16 of the Champions League and the upcoming games in the Premier League and MLS. 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&rsquo;s signature wit, it&rsquo;s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn&rsquo;t know you needed!
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1st Half with guest - Chloe Minas 

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with musician PY Letellier as they talk about PY’s upbringing in hockey, joining The Damn Truth and their upcoming tour, the difficulties of balancing life while touring, their hot sauce collaboration with Papa Cochon how he developed a love for football, transitioning from a Tottenham Hotspur fan to a Manchester City fan, the growth of football throughout Canada and much more.

Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, the World Cup having add breaks during games for the first time ever, La Liga having their retro match day and FC Supra President Rocco Placentino, joins to announce the team having tickets available for their first ever home game.

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!

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with musician PY Letellier as they talk about PY&rsquo;s upbringing in hockey, joining The Damn Truth and their upcoming tour, the difficulties of balancing life while touring, their hot sauce collaboration with Papa Cochon how he developed a love for football, transitioning from a Tottenham Hotspur fan to a Manchester City fan, the growth of football throughout Canada and much more.
Paul breaks down this week&rsquo;s hot topics including, the World Cup having add breaks during games for the first time ever, La Liga having their retro match day and FC Supra President Rocco Placentino, joins to announce the team having tickets available for their first ever home game.
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&rsquo;s signature wit, it&rsquo;s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn&rsquo;t know you needed!

1st Half with guest - PY Letellier 

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Anthony Corneli, the assistant coach of FC Supra. They talk about his journey of becoming a coach, growing up a Juventus fan, the impact Eric Cantona had on him, his work coaching in the Trinidad Premier League, the passion for fútbol in North America still needing to grow, how FC Supra can help grow the game and much more.

Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, Snoop Dogg’s collaboration with Swansea City, the Champions League Round of 16 featuring, Chelsea vs PSG, Real Madrid vs Man City, Atalanta vs Bayern Munich and the big weekend games in the MLS and Premier League.

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!

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Anthony Corneli, the assistant coach of FC Supra. They talk about his journey of becoming a coach, growing up a Juventus fan, the impact Eric Cantona had on him, his work coaching in the Trinidad Premier League, the passion for f&uacute;tbol&nbsp;in North America still needing to grow, how FC Supra can help grow the game and much more.
Paul breaks down this week&rsquo;s hot topics including, Snoop Dogg&rsquo;s collaboration with Swansea City, the Champions League Round of 16 featuring, Chelsea vs PSG, Real Madrid vs Man City, Atalanta vs Bayern Munich and the big weekend games in the MLS and Premier League.
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&rsquo;s signature wit, it&rsquo;s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn&rsquo;t know you needed!

1st Half with guest - Anthony Corneli 

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Laura Armstrong, the Vice President of Communications and Business integration for CSME, they talk about her starting her career in journalism, working for the Toronto Star, how she got to the CSME, their latest deal with Canada soccer, trying to grow the game throughout the country, the upcoming CPL season, how she became an Arsenal fan, the evolution of the women’s game and much more.

Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, Canada vs U.S.A. in the gold medal game, the MLS getting ready to start their season, CF Montreal playing their season opener against San Diego FC, Arsenal taking on Tottenham in the North London Derby and Manchester United on a surprising hot streak.

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!

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Laura Armstrong, the Vice President of Communications and Business integration for CSME, they talk about her starting her career in journalism, working for the Toronto Star, how she got to the CSME, their latest deal with Canada soccer, trying to grow the game throughout the country, the upcoming CPL season, how she became an Arsenal fan, the evolution of the women&rsquo;s game and much more.
Paul breaks down this week&rsquo;s hot topics including, Canada vs U.S.A. in the gold medal game, the MLS getting ready to start their season, CF Montreal playing their season opener against San Diego FC, Arsenal taking on Tottenham in the North London Derby and Manchester United on a surprising hot streak.
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&rsquo;s signature wit, it&rsquo;s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn&rsquo;t know you needed!

1st Half with guest - Laura Armstrong 

Paul Desbaillets welcomes in Felicia Roy of the Montreal Roses on the 1st Half.

Paul Desbaillets welcomes in Felicia Roy of the Montreal Roses on the 1st Half.

1st Half with guest - Felicia Roy

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with FC Supra forward Sean Rea as they talk about Rea’s journey to becoming a professional footballer, his upbringing in Saint-Leonard, playing for his hometown club with CF Montreal, the excitement of FC Supra’s inaugural season and having a CPL team in Québéc what his expectations are, the hype around the 2026 World Cup and much more. 

Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, the aftermath of the AFCON Final, 58 year-old striker Kazuyoshi Miura playing his 41st professional season, the big games this weekend including, Manchester United vs Arsenal, Roma vs Milan, Napoli vs Juventus and Chelsea vs Crystal Palace.

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!

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with FC Supra forward Sean Rea as they talk about Rea&rsquo;s journey to becoming a professional footballer, his upbringing in Saint-Leonard, playing for his hometown club with CF Montreal, the excitement of FC Supra&rsquo;s inaugural season and having a CPL team in Qu&eacute;b&eacute;c what his expectations are, the hype around the 2026 World Cup and much more.&nbsp;
Paul breaks down this week&rsquo;s hot topics including, the aftermath of the AFCON Final, 58 year-old striker Kazuyoshi Miura playing his 41st professional season, the big games this weekend including, Manchester United vs Arsenal, Roma vs Milan, Napoli vs Juventus and Chelsea vs Crystal Palace.
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&rsquo;s signature wit, it&rsquo;s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn&rsquo;t know you needed!

1st Half with guest - Sean Rea 

The 1st Half goes beyond the pitch, tapping into soccer's cultural pulse, from its influence on fashion to its power to bring people together. Join Paul Desbaillets as he interviews guests from the greater community each week, tapping into their shared passion for the world’s most beautiful game.

The 1st Half goes beyond the pitch, tapping into soccer's cultural pulse, from its influence on fashion to its power to bring people together. Join Paul Desbaillets as he interviews guests from the greater community each week, tapping into their shared passion for the world&rsquo;s most beautiful game.

The 1st Half

Mitch Gallo, Keith Pogue and Gerard Ghantous bring you the play it again sports show.

Mitch Gallo, Keith Pogue and Gerard Ghantous bring you the play it again sports show.

Play it Again Sports Show: Handling the car ride home

Mitch Gallo, Keith Pogue, Gerard Ghantous bring you the Play it Again Radio Show on TSN690.

Mitch Gallo, Keith Pogue, Gerard Ghantous bring you the Play it Again Radio Show on TSN690.

Play it Again Sports Show: How to protect a 1 goal lead

Mitch Gallo, Keith Pogue, Gerard Ganttous bring you the Play it Again Sports Show on TSN690.

Mitch Gallo, Keith Pogue, Gerard Ganttous bring you the Play it Again Sports Show on TSN690.

Play it Again Sports Show: Tips for Killing Penalties

Mitch Gallo and Gerard Ganttous bring you the Play it Again sports show.

Mitch Gallo and Gerard Ganttous bring you the Play it Again sports show.

Play It Again Sports Show:  Tips for Holding Leads

Mitch Gallo, Keith Pogue and Gerard Ganttous bring you the Play it Again Sports Show.

Mitch Gallo, Keith Pogue and Gerard Ganttous bring you the Play it Again Sports Show.

Play It Again Sports Show: How to Overcome a Loss

Mitch Gallo, and Keith Pogue bring you the Play it Again Sports Show.

Mitch Gallo, and Keith Pogue bring you the Play it Again Sports Show.

Play it Again Sports Show: 4 MYTHS in Youth Hockey

Play it Again Sports Show: Tips for Establishing a Forecheck

Mitch Gallo and Keith Pogue bring you the Play it Again Sports Show.

Mitch Gallo and Keith Pogue bring you the Play it Again Sports Show.

Play it Again Sports Show: Playing with and without Momentum

Mitch Gallo, Keith Pogue and Gerard Ganttous bring you the Play it Again Sports Show brought to you by Bauer Hockey.

Mitch Gallo, Keith Pogue and Gerard Ganttous bring you the Play it Again Sports Show brought to you by Bauer Hockey.

Play it Again Sports Show: Tips for Closing out Games with a Lead

Mitch Gallo, Gerard Ganttous and Keith Pogue bring you the Play It Again Sports Show live from their Kirkland Store.

Mitch Gallo, Gerard Ganttous and Keith Pogue bring you the Play It Again Sports Show live from their Kirkland Store.

Play it Again Sports Show: Tips to create engagement with players

Hosted by TSN 690's Mitch Gallo, The Play It Again Sports Show focuses on amateur hockey and sports. Listen live every Saturday at 9am.

Hosted by TSN 690's Mitch Gallo, The Play It Again Sports Show focuses on amateur hockey and sports. Listen live every Saturday at 9am.

The Play It Again Sports Show

Patrice Bernier chats CF Montreal's off season acquisitions plus Wilfried Nancy's Celtic tenure.

Patrice Bernier chats CF Montreal's off season acquisitions plus Wilfried Nancy's Celtic tenure.

CF Montreal Progressing

FC Supra's Rocco Placentino and Paul Desbaillets join Noel Butler to discuss matters on and off the pitch as the CPL club prepares for their inaugural season.

FC Supra's Rocco Placentino and Paul Desbaillets join Noel Butler to discuss matters on and off the pitch as the CPL club prepares for their inaugural season.

La Grinta Will Define Us

CPL Commissioner James Johnson discloses discussions are ongoing between the government and various soccer entities 

CPL Commissioner James Johnson discloses discussions are ongoing between the government and various soccer entities&nbsp;

Johnson: World Cup legacy discussions ongoing

The men's national team's assistant head coach Mauro Biello looks back at 2025 ahead of January's camp

 

The men's national team's assistant head coach Mauro Biello looks back at 2025 ahead of January's camp
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Biello: Laryea really stepped up last year

Established in 2003, Oranges @ Halftime covers all aspects of the beautiful game -- pulp free, freshness guaranteed.

Established in 2003, Oranges @ Halftime covers all aspects of the beautiful game -- pulp free, freshness guaranteed.

Oranges @ Halftime

Alouettes media director Joey Alfieri joined Campbell & Gallo to talk about the huge win Saturday night in Regina.

Alouettes media director Joey Alfieri joined Campbell &amp; Gallo to talk about the huge win Saturday night in Regina.

Alfieri: A huge win against Saskatchewan!

Thanks for listening to Montreal's home for sports, TSN 690.

Thanks for listening to Montreal's home for sports, TSN 690.

Thanks for listening to TSN 690

Every week, Sean Campbell talks all things Montreal Alouettes! Analysis, interviews and more.

Every week, Sean Campbell talks all things Montreal Alouettes! Analysis, interviews and more.

TSN 690 Montreal

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