OverDrive (radio show)

Overdrive
Starring Bryan Hayes
Jeff O'Neill
Jamie McLennan
Country of origin Canada
Production
Production location(s) Toronto
Running time 180 minutes
Release
Original network TSN 1050
TSN2
Original release February 22, 2016 (2016-02-22) – present
Chronology
Preceded by Leafs Lunch
External links
[tsn.ca/overdrive Website]

OverDrive is a sports radio show on TSN 1050 and simulcasted on TSN2 in Canada. It is co-hosted by Bryan Hayes,[1] Jeff O'Neill, who played 12 years in the NHL,[2] and Jamie McLennan,[3] a former NHL goaltender of eleven years.

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.[4]

Format

The show is a sports talk show for all sports, and is primarily Toronto-focused. 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. [5] The regular show has many segments including the "40/30 Grit Player of the Day", "Future Headlines", "Gerry's Percentages", and "Three Stars".[5] OverDrive is televised on TSN2 for the 6:00PM hour. Ray Ferraro calls in every day at 5:00PM, regular contributors also include Craig Button, Steve Phillips, Darren Dreger, Pierre LeBrun, and Bob McKenzie. [5] When Hayes is away, Scott MacArthur fills in as host.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Steve Buffery (March 24, 2015). "O'Neill tells it like it is". Chatham Daily News.
  2. ↑ David Shoalts (July 13, 2016). "Jeff O'Neill isn't afraid to wear his beloved Maple Leafs on his sleeve". The Globe and Mail.
  3. ↑ Steve Buffery (February 17, 2017). "Blue Jays' Mat Latos: Big arm or bad apple?". Toronto Sun.
  4. ↑ "TSN 1050 Toronto announces new daily lineup". TSN.ca. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "OverDrive". TSN.ca. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
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