The Lunch Break, hosted by ESPN 106.7’s Painter Sharpless, is a two-hour daily show devoted to enhancing listeners’ midday “time out” from work.The show, which airs from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. each weekday, centers around sports and includes a comprehensive local sportscast each hour, but it also incorporates other topical subjects such as food, pop culture and local happenings and activities in Auburn/Opelika.Local high school, college, professional and event fantasy sports are topics of discussion while listeners also hear about subjects like what’s airing on television and cable that evening. Local in-studio guests and listener calls are also a part of the show.The Lunch Break on ESPN 106.7 is a unique informational and entertaining show and the perfect daily lunchtime companion.To be a part of the show, call locally at 334-321-1390 or toll-free at 888-382-7502.

The Lunch Break was the recipient of the “Best in Broadcasting” award for best sports show in Alabama by the Alabama Broadcasters Association in 2017 and 2018.