Leafs Lunch Explained

Leafs Lunch
Format:Sports talk
Runtime:120 minutes
Start Time:12:00 pm
End Time:2:00 pm
Starring:Julia Tocheri and Michael Distefano
Home Station:TSN 1050
Television:TSN
Country:Canada
First Aired:January 12, 2013
Last Aired:June 13, 2023
Website:https://tsn.ca/leafslunch/

Leafs Lunch was a sportstalk show on TSN 1050 and simulcasted on TSN4. At the time of its cancelation, the show was hosted by Julia Tocheri and Michael Distefano.

The show aired between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm in the Toronto radio market and primarily focused on the Toronto Maple Leafs and also discussed topics related to the NHL.[1]

History

On January 12, 2013, Leafs Lunch with host Bryan Hayes and analyst Jamie McLennan officially launched, replacing previous shows focused on the Toronto Maple Leafs that had occupied TSN 1050's 12 pm to 2 pm timeslot.[2] Hayes and McLennan were later joined by Jeff O'Neill in September.[3]

On February 22, 2016, TSN 1050 introduced a revamped weekday lineup where Hayes, McLennan, and O'Neill left Leafs Lunch to became hosts of the new drive time program OverDrive and Andi Petrillo became the new host of Leafs Lunch.[4] During Petrillo's tenure, regular co-hosts included Mike Johnson, Bob McKenzie, Dave Poulin, Gord Miller, and Mark Roe.[5]

During the 2020 NHL off-season, Leafs Lunch temporarily rebranded as The Lunch with Andi Petrillo. The show aired from 12 pm to 1 pm and featured in-depth discussions on various sports topics.[6]

On September 14, 2021, Petrillo announced that she was stepping down from Leafs Lunch.[7] BarDown's Julia Tocheri and Michael DiStefano were later announced as the show's new hosts.[8]

On June 14, 2023, Leafs Lunch was cancelled as part of a string of Bell Media cuts.[9] [10]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Toronto Sports Media. February 17, 2016. March 22, 2022. TSN 1050 New Lineup Confirmed: Andi Petrillo New Host Leafs Lunch.
  2. Web site: Home of the Leafs: TSN Radio 1050 Toronto Delivers 24 Maple Leafs Regular Season Games for the 2013 NHL Season . . January 12, 2013 . March 22, 2022.
  3. Web site: All Leafs Talk, All Season Long: TSN Radio 1050 Toronto is the Top Destination for Leafs Fans . . September 10, 2013 . March 22, 2022.
  4. Web site: TSN 1050 Toronto announces new daily lineup. TSN. February 18, 2016. February 21, 2022.
  5. News: Tim. Kelly. yorkregion.com. Metroland Media Group. Maple's Andi Petrillo enjoys pioneer role. June 4, 2016. March 22, 2022.
  6. Web site: TSN 1050 Toronto Announces New Program The Lunch With Andi Petrillo, Beginning Today . . November 2, 2020 . March 22, 2022.
  7. AndiPetrillo . 1437800976346402826 . Some news… . Andi . Petrillo . Andi Petrillo . September 14, 2021.
  8. Web site: TSN 1050 Toronto Launches New Morning Drive Program, First Up: With Korolnek And Colaiacovo, Beginning Today . . November 12, 2021 . March 22, 2022.
  9. News: Leafs Lunch cancelled as part of Bell cuts . Lance . Hornby . . June 14, 2023 . June 15, 2023.
  10. News: Leafs Lunch Show on TSN Radio Canceled As Part of Bell Media Cuts . David . Alter . . June 14, 2023 . June 15, 2023.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Leafs Lunch".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.