''Leafs Lunch'' was a sportstalk show on TSN 1050 and simulcasted on

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. 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

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and also discussed topics related to the

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History

On January 12, 2013, Leafs Lunch with host

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officially launched, replacing previous shows focused on the

that had occupied TSN 1050's 12 pm to 2 pm timeslot. Hayes and McLennan were later joined by

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in September. 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

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program OverDrive and Andi Petrillo became the new host of Leafs Lunch. During Petrillo's tenure, regular co-hosts included

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, Bob McKenzie, Dave Poulin, Gord Miller, and Mark Roe. During the 2020 NHL

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, 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. On September 14, 2021, Petrillo announced that she was stepping down from Leafs Lunch. BarDown's Julia Tocheri and Michael DiStefano were later announced as the show's new hosts. On June 14, 2023, Leafs Lunch was cancelled as part of a string of

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cuts.

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