Radio Host Announces He's Leaving ESPN For Barstool Sports

It appears changes are coming to 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge. On Wednesday, it was revealed that one of the station's top hosts is leaving for a position with Barstool Sports.  

T-Bob Hebert has been with 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge since 2017. He initially worked alongside Jordy Culotta before joining forces with former NFL fullback Jacob Hester. That duo was recognized by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters in 2022. Their show, "Off the Bench," was named Best Sports Talk Show. 

In 2024, Hebert was named the Young Professional of the Year. Clearly, his rise to stardom didn't go unnoticed. 

With that said, Hebert is leaving ESPN behind for a role with Barstool Sports. He'll relocate to the company's office in Chicago.  

"I am so grateful for the 18 years I have spent here in Louisiana. I want to thank everyone I’ve ever worked with on Off the Bench and all of its amazing iterations. Special thanks to Rivers, Taylor, Alondra, Danny, Nathan, Jordy, and everyone else," Hebert said in a statement, via LouisianaSports.Net. "I want to thank Dianne Newman and WWL for giving me an opportunity I did not deserve. I want to thank Guaranty for bringing me in and allowing me to host the morning show.

"I want to thank Matt Moscona for bringing me into the realm of Whiskey and Wine and giving me memories and friendships that I will cherish until the day I die. I want to thank Jake Hester for joining me in my time of need and pushing OTB up to the seventh-ranked mid-market local morning sports talk show! Finally, I want to thank every single person who has chosen to spend their time with us these last few years. I know our time is precious, and I do not take for granted all those who spent so many mornings laughing and talking with us through the years."