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Barrett Media has learned through multiple sources that KNBR in San Francisco afternoon host and former NBA player Tom Tolbert has been let go by the Cumulus Media outlet. Tolbert has been hosting the 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. PT slot with former station program director Adam Copeland who stepped down from the PD position in May.
Since our report first posted, Tolbert has confirmed the news to SF Gate.
Barrett Media has also learned midday host John Lund has been let go as well. Lund was hosting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays with Greg Papa. In addition to San Francisco, Lund has worked previously in Pittsburgh, Dallas, Utah and Portland.
Tolbert has been with KNBR since 1996 after a seven-year NBA career which included three years with the Golden State Warriors. Tolbert hosted with Ralph Barbieri, Ray Ratto, Rod Brooks, Larry Krueger and John Lund in addition to Copeland. Tolbert also spent time with ESPN working on NBA coverage from 2002-2006.
Sources have also said longtime station Creative Director Tony Rhein has also been let go. Rhein had been with the station for more than 15 years. According to a post from host Brian Murphy, producer Danny Dunn has also been let go.
Former KNBR host Damon Bruce who was let go by the station in March of last year, posted on his X account, “Another blow to radio. So sorry to share this. Tolbert is a legend who I always admired. “Razor & Mr T” were part of the fabric of SF radio. Just sad times for the industry.”
This is a developing story. More will be added as additional details become available.
