Vancouver sports radio is heating up with Sportsnet 650 expected to debut soon and challenge TSN 1040 for local bragging rights. To make sure they’re prepared for the increased local competition, TSN is making adjustments to its weekday lineup, with the changes scheduled to go into effect on Monday, August 21st.
The new weekday schedule includes The Bro Jake Show earning an extra half hour in morning drive. The show will now air M-F from 5:30a-9a PT and continue to feature Bro Jake joined by Dave Pratt and the best sports insiders and analysts in the business.
The mid-morning show from 9a-12p PT will belong to Halford and Brough, featuring Mike Halford and Jason Brough. The former Kurtenblog radio guys make the move to hosting a daily sports radio show, and will be counted on to add their unique insight, analysis, and humour to the day’s biggest sports stories.
The early part of the afternoon is occupied by Donnie and The Moj in the 12p-3p PT timeslot. The former afternoon show will continue to supply top notch sports insiders, while keeping listeners up-to-date and entertained during the work day. The show plans to include two full hours of Canucks analysis, opinions, and the latest breaking news on and off the ice as part of The Nux at Noon, a programming strategy implemented for the 12p-2p PT hours.
Taking listeners home each day from 3p-7p PT will be the new drive time duo of Sekeres and Price, featuring Matt Sekeres and Blake Price. The Vancouver sports radio duo previously enjoyed a lengthy successful run in middays. They’re the only show on the station to be given four hours of air time each day.
“With more than 12 consecutive hours of live, original programming available over the air and on the go, our refreshed all-star roster of hosts and shows will continue to provide fans with the premium sports content they’re seeking throughout the day,” said Robert Gray, National Program Director, TSN Radio. “We’re also thrilled to welcome Mike and Jason to TSN 1040’s weekday lineup, and look forward to the duo sharing what they’ve done so well on their weekend show with their new audience.”
TSN 1040’s New Weekday Lineup
· 5:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. PT: THE BRO JAKE SHOW
· 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT: HALFORD & BROUGH
· 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. PT: DONNIE & ‘THE MOJ’
· 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. PT: SEKERES AND PRICE
Along with listening on AM 1040 and AM 1410 in the Greater Vancouver Area, fans can tune in live at TSN1040.ca and via the TSN GO and iHeartRadio apps. The station’s podcasts are available on demand at TSN1040.ca.
Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
You can find JB on Twitter @SportsRadioPD. He’s also reachable by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
