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, that Bryan Hayes ranked as the 51st most influential Torontonian in Toronto Life's 50 Most Influential Torontonians of 2019, while Jeff O'Neill was in the top 500.
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, regular contributors also include Craig Button, Steve Phillips, Darren Dreger, Pierre LeBrun, and Bob McKenzie.[7]
Brian Hayes is the "captain" of the show
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