TSN announces big radio change in Toronto and not everyone is happy about it
Major changes were put in place this week for one of the most popular radio programs on TSN – and fans aren’t exactly happy.
OverDrive, the afternoon program hosted on TSN 1050 by former NHLers Jamie McLennan and Jeff O’Neill, as well as personality Bryan Hayes, has been cut from three hours to two as it returned to the airwaves following a summer break.
The program still begins at its usual time of 4 p.m. ET, but will end at 6 p.m. instead of 7 p.m.
“Changing to 2 hours is certainly a move.. 3 hours was really too much to ask for? Smh,” fan Josh Feintuch wrote.
Just a stab in the back to the loyal fans. This one hurts
— Ted (@Ted075222970664) September 3, 2025
While the trio isn’t exactly the level of “shock-jock” that became a staple of sports radio coverage in the 1990s and early 2000s, it’s generally seen as one of the lighter programs under the TSN umbrella.
Fan Jake Roberts called the move “mind-boggling,” saying that the third hour “allows the guys to go off the rails.”
In exchange for the reduced airtime on live radio, the hosts plan to be featured more throughout the rest of TSN programming, including additional live shows. It will also be available in full live and on demand on YouTube for the first time.
“The expansion of the Overdrive brand across multiple TSN platforms gives fans more ways to connect with the show and its popular hosts throughout the day on the news, interviews, and daily discussions they’re looking for,” said Shawn Redmond, VP of Bell Media Sports, in a release. “The show’s expansion and new format allows fans to experience even more from this beloved brand.”
The show’s hosts appear to be on board with the move, at least publicly.
“We understand that, in the modern world, not everyone watches live. This was a decision we believe will be the best for the evolution of the show,” Hayes said on the air Wednesday, per the Toronto Sun‘s Rob Longley. “We believe the show is going to be bigger and better than ever. We’re all in. This is a decision to make the show pop.”