Pavlich hosts the show from ABC Radio Melbourne from Monday to Thursday and Quinn hosts the show from ABC Radio Sydney from Friday to Sunday.
The program usually consists of a mix of news and current affairs, lifestyle, arts, education, music, youth and entertainment.
The program is broadcast on delay to South Australia and the Northern Territory as well as simulcast on ABC Digital Radio.
[2] Previous presenters of Overnights include Madeleine Randall (2002–2004), Ingrid Just (2005), Helen Razer (2005) and Zoe Carides (2005).
Fill-in presenters include David Prior, Lisa Hensley, Michael Pavlich, Melanie Tait and Annette Shun Wah.