Drive This!
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Drive This! was an authentic sports radio
talk show
produced from The Score Television Network studios in Toronto
, Canada
. It ended on April 9, 2009, when Richard Garner left Hardcore sports Radio.
The program was broadcast
weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET
on Hardcore Sports Radio Sirius channel 98 with various repeat times and simulcast
on The Score Television Network except on Tuesdays, since January 7, 2008.
, with co-hosts Cam Stewart
and Sarah Meehan with appearances from Gabriel Morency
, Drive This! was known as "the first ever truly authentic sports talk radio show". A unique and one of a kind sports radio talk show, Drive This! was considered truly for the hardcore sports fans. The most interesting, bizarre, hilarious, hot button issues from the world of sports were discussed in a completely uncensored, thought provoking and genuinely passionate manner unlike any other sports radio show. On Television however, most of the profanity is bleeped. The 2 hour program consists of 6 segments:
Segment 1: 4:00 p.m. - 4:14 p.m. ET
(approx.)
Segment 2: 4:17 p.m. - 4:27 p.m. ET
(approx.)
Segment 3: 4:31 p.m. - 4:51 p.m. ET
(approx.)
Segment 4: 5:00 p.m. - 5:11 p.m. ET
(approx.)
Segment 5: 5:16 p.m. - 5:31 p.m. ET
(approx.)
Segment 6: 5:36 p.m. - 5:51 p.m. ET
(approx.)
Part of the show consisted of callers, usually regulars voicing their opinions on the topics being discussed on the show or simply commenting on the show itself. E-mails sent in by listeners were also often read on the program, especially those who tend to criticize the hosts or the program. The first three segments also included a TV-only feature called Txt TV, where people could send in messages via SMS
or an online form, and discuss anything sports related, not always pertaining to the current topic, and vote in daily polls.
On Fridays, Sarah Meehan surprised her co-hosts with a special secret guest and interesting story which reminded people why they loved sports so much. The segment was entitled "Storytime with Sarah".
Occasional Guest co-hosts:
However, many hardcore sports fans praise the show for its unique style which will stop at nothing and its respectful treatment of fans unlike other sports radio talk shows, truly making it the prime sports radio
talk show
for truly hardcore fans.
Sports radio
Sports radio is a radio format devoted entirely to discussion and broadcasting of sporting events. A popular format with an almost exclusively male demographic in most areas, sports radio is characterized by an often-boisterous on-air style and extensive debate and analysis by both hosts and...
talk show
Talk show
A talk show or chat show is a television program or radio program where one person discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host....
produced from The Score Television Network studios in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It ended on April 9, 2009, when Richard Garner left Hardcore sports Radio.
The program was broadcast
Broadcasting
Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and video content to a dispersed audience via any audio visual medium. Receiving parties may include the general public or a relatively large subset of thereof...
weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET
North American Eastern Time Zone
The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
on Hardcore Sports Radio Sirius channel 98 with various repeat times and simulcast
Simulcast
Simulcast, shorthand for "simultaneous broadcast", refers to programs or events broadcast across more than one medium, or more than one service on the same medium, at the same time. For example, Absolute Radio is simulcast on both AM and on satellite radio, and the BBC's Prom concerts are often...
on The Score Television Network except on Tuesdays, since January 7, 2008.
Format and authenticity
Hosted by Richard GarnerRichard Garner
Richard Garner is a Canadian sports broadcaster, producer and the former vice-president of programming at The Score Television Network. He was the host and producer of the show Drive This! on Hardcore Sports Radio and The Score.Garner grew up in Aylmer, Quebec where he learned to speak French...
, with co-hosts Cam Stewart
Cam Stewart (sportscaster)
Cam Stewart , is a Canadian sports broadcaster who hosts the radio program Red Heat on The Score Satellite Radio, and co-hosts the radio simulcast 24in30 on The Score Television Network...
and Sarah Meehan with appearances from Gabriel Morency
Gabriel Morency
Gabriel Morency aka "The Late Night Anger Management Professor" is a Canadian sports broadcaster, who previously hosted daily shows Morency and Covers Experts on Hardcore Sports Radio and Sports Rage on both Hardcore Sports Radio The Score Television Network Team 1040 in Vancouver and Team 990 in...
, Drive This! was known as "the first ever truly authentic sports talk radio show". A unique and one of a kind sports radio talk show, Drive This! was considered truly for the hardcore sports fans. The most interesting, bizarre, hilarious, hot button issues from the world of sports were discussed in a completely uncensored, thought provoking and genuinely passionate manner unlike any other sports radio show. On Television however, most of the profanity is bleeped. The 2 hour program consists of 6 segments:
Segment 1: 4:00 p.m. - 4:14 p.m. ET
North American Eastern Time Zone
The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
(approx.)
Segment 2: 4:17 p.m. - 4:27 p.m. ET
North American Eastern Time Zone
The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
(approx.)
Segment 3: 4:31 p.m. - 4:51 p.m. ET
North American Eastern Time Zone
The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
(approx.)
Segment 4: 5:00 p.m. - 5:11 p.m. ET
North American Eastern Time Zone
The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
(approx.)
Segment 5: 5:16 p.m. - 5:31 p.m. ET
North American Eastern Time Zone
The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
(approx.)
Segment 6: 5:36 p.m. - 5:51 p.m. ET
North American Eastern Time Zone
The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
(approx.)
Part of the show consisted of callers, usually regulars voicing their opinions on the topics being discussed on the show or simply commenting on the show itself. E-mails sent in by listeners were also often read on the program, especially those who tend to criticize the hosts or the program. The first three segments also included a TV-only feature called Txt TV, where people could send in messages via SMS
SMS
SMS is a form of text messaging communication on phones and mobile phones. The terms SMS or sms may also refer to:- Computer hardware :...
or an online form, and discuss anything sports related, not always pertaining to the current topic, and vote in daily polls.
On Fridays, Sarah Meehan surprised her co-hosts with a special secret guest and interesting story which reminded people why they loved sports so much. The segment was entitled "Storytime with Sarah".
Hosts
- Richard GarnerRichard GarnerRichard Garner is a Canadian sports broadcaster, producer and the former vice-president of programming at The Score Television Network. He was the host and producer of the show Drive This! on Hardcore Sports Radio and The Score.Garner grew up in Aylmer, Quebec where he learned to speak French...
- Cam StewartCam Stewart (sportscaster)Cam Stewart , is a Canadian sports broadcaster who hosts the radio program Red Heat on The Score Satellite Radio, and co-hosts the radio simulcast 24in30 on The Score Television Network...
(co-host) - Sarah Meehan (co-host)
- Gabriel MorencyGabriel MorencyGabriel Morency aka "The Late Night Anger Management Professor" is a Canadian sports broadcaster, who previously hosted daily shows Morency and Covers Experts on Hardcore Sports Radio and Sports Rage on both Hardcore Sports Radio The Score Television Network Team 1040 in Vancouver and Team 990 in...
(daily guest) - Geoff Fienberg (Txt TV moderator)
- Chris Dart (Producer)
Occasional Guest co-hosts:
- Greg SansoneGreg SansoneGreg Sansone is a Canadian sports anchor and reporter, currently an anchor for The Score, and guest host for "Morency" on Hardcore Sports Radio. He is also the Vice President of Television for the Score. He was one of the first sports anchors to ever work for The Score. His debut was in April...
(The Score Television Network) - Tim Miccalef (The Score Television Network)
- Sid Seixeiro (The Score Television Network)
- Adnan VirkAdnan VirkAdnan Virk is a sports anchor, currently for ESPN. He was previously an anchor for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment's Raptors NBA TV, Leafs TV and Gol TV. Until June 2009 he hosted several programs on The Score, and was previously an associate producer for Sportscentre at TSN...
(The Score Television Network) - Cabral Richards (The Score Television Network)
- Pierre Aubry (Hardcore Sports Radio)
- Eric Cohen (Hardcore Sports Radio)
Regular guests
- Steve LyonsSteve Lyons (baseball)Stephen John Lyons is a former Major League Baseball player and a television sportscaster. He is of French and Irish descent, and currently resides in Hermosa Beach, California....
- Gerry MeehanGerry MeehanGerard Marcus Meehan is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and the former general manager and Senior Vice President of the Buffalo Sabres.-Playing career:...
- Jalen RoseJalen RoseJalen Anthony Rose is a retired American professional basketball player, who currently works as a sports analyst for the sports television network ESPN...
- Mike Kahn
- Dave ZirinDave ZirinDave Zirin is an American political sportswriter who is currently the sports editor for The Nation, a weekly published liberal magazine dedicated to politics and culture.- Career :...
- Bill RomanowskiBill RomanowskiWilliam Thomas "Bill" Romanowski is a former American football player. He was born in Vernon, Connecticut. A linebacker, he graduated from Rockville High School in 1984, Boston College in 1988 , and then went on to a 16-year career in the NFL, playing for the San Francisco 49ers , Philadelphia...
- Teddy Covers
- Al Strachan
- Mike Florio
- Brad FaxonBrad FaxonBradford John Faxon, Jr. is an American professional golfer. He has won eight times on the PGA Tour.-Early years and amateur career:Faxon was born in Oceanport, New Jersey and raised in Barrington, Rhode Island...
Past notable guests
- José CansecoJosé CansecoJosé Canseco Capas, Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball manager, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and former Major League Baseball player. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player and current teammate Ozzie Canseco...
- Willie O'ReeWillie O'ReeWillie Eldon O'Ree, OC, ONB is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, known best for being the first black player in the National Hockey League. O'Ree played as a winger for the Boston Bruins...
- Randy CoutureRandy CoutureRandy Duane Couture is a retired American mixed martial artist, Greco-Roman wrestler, actor, a three-time former heavyweight champion, two-time former light-heavyweight champion, former interim light heavyweight champion and UFC 13 tournament winner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
- Jack MorrisJack MorrisJohn Scott "Jack" Morris is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher. He played in 18 big league seasons between 1977 and 1994, mainly for the Detroit Tigers, and won 254 games throughout his career...
- Sam MitchellSam MitchellSam Mitchell may refer to:* Sam Mitchell , former NBA basketball player and head coach* Sam Mitchell , Australian rules player* Sam Mitchell , British cinematographer...
- Dana WhiteDana WhiteDana White is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship , a mixed martial arts organization based in the United States.- Biography :...
- John McCarthy (referee)John McCarthy (referee)John Michael McCarthy, the 'Octagon's ninth side', is the first head referee for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, a retired Los Angeles Police Officer, and a Tactical Self-Defense Instructor at the Los Angeles Police Academy. He formerly provided commentary and analysis for The Fight Network's...
- The Amazing Kreskin
- Rick JeanneretRick JeanneretRichard "Rick" Jeanneret is the television and radio play-by-play announcer for the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres and its broadcast network, the Sabres Hockey Network. Having started with the team on radio during the 1971–72 season, he is the longest-tenured announcer in the NHL...
- Larry MerchantLarry MerchantLarry Merchant is an American former sportswriter, a longtime commentator for HBO Sports presentations of HBO World Championship Boxing, Boxing After Dark and HBO pay-per-view telecasts, and is considered "the greatest television boxing analyst of all time" by ESPN Boxing analyst Dan Rafael.-Life...
- Lance Williams and Mark Fainaru-WadaLance Williams and Mark Fainaru-WadaLance Williams and Mark Fainaru-Wada co-authored the book Game of Shadows while they were reporters for the San Francisco Chronicle...
- Bob Knight
- Bill DalyBill DalyWilliam L. "Bill" Daly is an attorney and the Current Deputy Commissioner and chief legal officer of the NHL under Commissioner Gary Bettman. He is also a Hockey Hall of Fame Board Member and former NHL Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Before joining the NHL front office he worked for the...
- Jim LampleyJim LampleyJames "Jim" Lampley is an American sportscaster, news anchor, movie producer, and restaurant owner. Lampley has anchored a record 14 Olympic Games U.S. television broadcasts, most recently the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China....
Criticism and praise
The show has been criticized most frequently because of its use of foul language and obscenities on the air. Another minor problem which arises out of the particular style of the show is that many guests will refuse to come on the show, because they are afraid they might be asked certain things which they are not comfortable talking sincerely about. Because it is uncensored and it takes itself seriously, many sports stars or controversial figures will refrain from coming on the show.However, many hardcore sports fans praise the show for its unique style which will stop at nothing and its respectful treatment of fans unlike other sports radio talk shows, truly making it the prime sports radio
Sports radio
Sports radio is a radio format devoted entirely to discussion and broadcasting of sporting events. A popular format with an almost exclusively male demographic in most areas, sports radio is characterized by an often-boisterous on-air style and extensive debate and analysis by both hosts and...
talk show
Talk show
A talk show or chat show is a television program or radio program where one person discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host....
for truly hardcore fans.