Weekend HABit

The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and we take a look at the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Canadiens, as well as many other Montreal team, and combat sports. This podcast is taken from portions of the show which aired on the Team 990 on August 21st and August 22nd between 6am and 9am. The podcast includes:

• Special guest host Mitch Gallo (TEAM 990) joins in on the fun on Saturday, and Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management came by for the full weekend
• We discuss who we think should be captain of the Montreal Canadiens
• We try to put the lack of signing of Carey Price into perspective
• We debate over the merits of fighting in the NHL, and compare it against fighting in other sports
• Kamal from www.habsaddict.com talks the latest news involving the Montreal Canadiens

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Franchise Weigh In

The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from 6am to 9am on The Team 990 in Montreal. In this week's episode:

• Gary Whittaker is joined by Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management, and we discuss the main event of UFC 118 between Frankie Edgar and BJ Penn.
• We also look at the main event from Friday Night's WRECK MMA
• With MMA being LEGALIZED in Ontario, we discuss impact that has on the Quebec MMA scene. Amanda Stein weighs in on that that means for her and other media people who are not covering the sport today.
• MMA vs Hockey...a discussion on how MMA can perhaps change how journalists support fighting in hockey
• We encourage MMA fans to check out our Weigh In Web Show which includes Nick Murdocco and Gary Whittaker giving a preview of the full main card for UFC 118

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Montreal Alouettes Weekly

The Franchise Montreal is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and includes a look at the Montreal Alouettes. We bring in The Team 990's Mitch Gallo as our CFL experts, and along with Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management, we review:

• The win against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
• The injury to Anthony Calvillo, and if Chris Leak is ready to take on the role of starting QB
• We compare Calvillo to Favre and their significance to their respective league and team.

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Montreal Deep Impact

The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, every weekend from 6am to 9am on The Team 990, takes a weekly look into the Montreal Impact. In this week's episode

• Gary Whittaker is joined by Mitch Gallo, Mitch Mayberger and Amanda Stein to debate the merits of a team President and Owner calling out the players.
• We discuss how much influence being called out had on the players in their 5-0 victory over the Baltimore Crystal Palace
• We debate just how long the finger needs to be on the panic button

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Spotlight Montreal

The Franchise Montreal, in support of the 5th Annual Autism Awareness Gala, spent time speaking with event organiser Melissa Vitulano this Sunday, August 22nd, on the TEAM 990. We discussed the gala, the "Black and White" theme, and how got involved with the Otis Grant And Friends Foundation.

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Montreal Deep Impact

The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, every weekend from 6am to 9am on The Team 990, takes a weekly look into the Montreal Impact. In this week's episode

• Nick  teams up with the Team 990’s Sean Campbell as they try to make sense of this tough season for the Imapct.
• Peter Byers is released by the Impact, making him one of many names to change jerseys this season
• Preview and review the game against the Rochester Rhinos, which resulted in a 2-1 loss
• Nick Murdocco ate a live Bee sandwich while at Saputo Stadium and it didn’t turn out well for anyone!
• Talk about how this season's struggles are perhaps significantly different than those from last season, especially with the MLS looming in the near future.. is this weighing on some players’ heads?

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