Leafs Lunch
| Genre | Sports talk |
|---|---|
| Running time | 120 minutes (12:00 pm – 2:00 pm) |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Home station | TSN 1050 |
| TV adaptations | TSN |
| Starring | Julia Tocheri and Michael Distefano |
| Original release | January 12, 2013 – 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[edit]
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][failed verification]
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[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "TSN 1050 New Lineup Confirmed: Andi Petrillo New Host Leafs Lunch". Toronto Sports Media. February 17, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "Home of the Leafs: TSN Radio 1050 Toronto Delivers 24 Maple Leafs Regular Season Games for the 2013 NHL Season". Bell Media. January 12, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "All Leafs Talk, All Season Long: TSN Radio 1050 Toronto is the Top Destination for Leafs Fans". Bell Media. September 10, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "TSN 1050 Toronto announces new daily lineup". TSN. February 18, 2016. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
- ^ Kelly, Tim (June 4, 2016). "Maple's Andi Petrillo enjoys pioneer role". yorkregion.com. Metroland Media Group. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "TSN 1050 Toronto Announces New Program The Lunch With Andi Petrillo, Beginning Today". Bell Media. November 2, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ Petrillo, Andi [@AndiPetrillo] (September 14, 2021). "Some news…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "TSN 1050 Toronto Launches New Morning Drive Program, First Up: With Korolnek And Colaiacovo, Beginning Today". Bell Media. November 12, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ Hornby, Lance (June 14, 2023). "Leafs Lunch cancelled as part of Bell cuts". Toronto Sun. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
- ^ Alter, David (June 14, 2023). "Leafs Lunch Show on TSN Radio Canceled As Part of Bell Media Cuts". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 15, 2023.