Internal politics at SiriusXM were at an all-time high, with interactions, programming wars, and behind-the-scenes bickering between the channels (Stern 101 and Stern 102) filling hours of compelling airtime.
: The most comprehensive text-based archive. You can search by specific dates to get minute-by-minute recaps of what happened on every 2009 show. Howard Stern Archive 2009
Sal Governale and Richard Christy were solidified as the duo of chaos. Their pranks—such as Richard drinking various bodily fluids or Sal’s betting habits—provided a carnival atmosphere. But there were also genuine conflicts. Arguments between Gary and Artie Lange, or Howard’s frustrations with producer Gary Dell'Abate’s "tooth" incident or his memoir progress, felt organic. Internal politics at SiriusXM were at an all-time
The archive captures the rising prominence of Bigfoot and his unique, chaotic interview style. Groundbreaking Celebrity Interviews Sal Governale and Richard Christy were solidified as
By 2009, Howard was fully transitioning from the shock-jock inquisitor of the 1990s into the master interviewer he is recognized as today. He managed to pull unprecedented honesty out of A-list stars, musicians, and comedians. Highlights from the 2009 archive include:
