OverDrive (radio show)
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Running time | 180 minutes |
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Country of origin | Canada |
Starring | Bryan Hayes Jeff O'Neill Jamie McLennan |
Original release | February 22, 2016 | – present
Website | tsn.ca/overdrive |
OverDrive is a sports radio show on TSN 1050 and simulcasted on TSN in Canada. The show is hosted by Bryan Hayes[1] alongside Jeff O'Neill[2] and Jamie McLennan.[3]
History[]
The show was formerly known as Leafs Lunch, which aired from noon until 2:00PM. On February 22, 2016, TSN 1050 introduced a revamped weekday lineup, where Andi Petrillo became host of Leafs Lunch, while Bryan Hayes, Jamie McLennan, and Jeff O'Neill became hosts of the new drive-time program from 4:00-7:00PM, with the 4:00PM and 5:00PM hours being simulcasted on TSN4, and the 6:00PM hour being simulcasted on TSN2.[4]
In April 2019, it was announced that The Source would be the presenting partner for OverDrive.[5]
Overdrive's popularity is exemplified by the statement made by Malcolm Johnston, feature editor for Toronto Life.
Format[]
The show is a sports talk show for all sports, primarily Toronto-focused, offering insights into the sports world with interviews featuring players, coaches, and industry insiders.[6] OverDrive has all three co-hosts from September 5 until July 1, throughout the summer Hayes continues to host with different co-hosts, including Dave Poulin, Gord Miller, Steve Simmons, and Dave Feschuk.[7] The regular show has many segments including the "Mow Your Lawn Monday", "Future Headlines", "Gerry's Percentages", and "Level of Concern".[7]
The show is produced by "The Grappler".[8]
OverDrive airs weekdays on TSN 1050 from 4 - 7 p.m. and is simulcasted on TSN from 4 - 6 p.m. ET on TSN4, and from 6 - 7 p.m. ET on TSN2.[6]
Ray Ferraro calls in every day at 5:00PM and is usually pretty crusty. Regular contributors also include Craig Button, Steve Phillips, Darren Dreger, Pierre LeBrun, and Bob McKenzie.[7]
References[]
- ^ Steve Buffery (March 24, 2015). "O'Neill tells it like it is". Chatham Daily News.
- ^ David Shoalts (July 13, 2016). "Jeff O'Neill isn't afraid to wear his beloved Maple Leafs on his sleeve". The Globe and Mail.
- ^ Steve Buffery (February 17, 2017). "Blue Jays' Mat Latos: Big arm or bad apple?". Toronto Sun.
- ^ "TSN 1050 Toronto announces new daily lineup". TSN.ca. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- ^ https://www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/press/tsn-partners-with-the-source-as-presenting-partner-for-overdrive/
- ^ a b https://www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/tv/tsn/overdrive/
- ^ a b c "OverDrive". TSN.ca. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- ^ https://www.tsn.ca/radio/toronto-1050/overdrive-october-23-2019-hour-3-1.138604
External links[]
- The Sports Network original programming
- Canadian sports radio programs
- 2010s Canadian sports television series
- 2010s Canadian television talk shows