Howard Stern: does anyone listen to him anymore?

I like how you start off saying, "I didn't buy a satellite radio..." but let me tell you what I think since I haven't listened for 2 years.

I still listen, everyday when I can. Its awesome. Way better than regular radio. I never listen to regular radio anymore now that I have satellite. Besides Howard - why would I? They have tons of stations and no commercials. No annoying disc jockey's. I'll never go back, and the Stern show is better than ever.

I haven't listened since he switched over. Miss his morning show but am now enjoying the "Free beer and hot wings" morning show.

I went out and got Sirus radio, just to get Stern. I am disappointed, I'll admit it. He got that obscene contract, now takes Fridays off. Takes weeks off fairly often. Has commercials, just like he did on terestrial radio, (after using the 'no commercials' as a selling point). Howard, Robin, et all, seem to be mailing it in. They don't get near the top guests and movers and shakers and politicans anymore. Out of sight, out of mind. Howard lost his 'power and influence' when he went to satellite. But he doesn't care. He's living the high-life now.

Howard for President wrote:

I like how you start off saying, "I didn't buy a satellite radio..." but let me tell you what I think since I haven't listened for 2 years.

I still listen, everyday when I can. Its awesome. Way better than regular radio. I never listen to regular radio anymore now that I have satellite. Besides Howard - why would I? They have tons of stations and no commercials. No annoying disc jockey's. I'll never go back, and the Stern show is better than ever.

wrong...I have listened, off and on in a carpool situation in the morning. Howard has lost his bark and his bite. Admit it. He isn't the same Howard of 10 years ago; the angry outsider who was 'just like us'.

Well how am I supposed to know you listen in carpool? I still like him, just my opinion, which is I think what you asked for??

I started to post in response to the other poster about vacations, and I totally agree - super annoying all the days off they have. But the choice is Howard with vacation or no Howard, so I'll take what I can get. Makes the work day go much faster.

Stern jumped the shark when Jackie quit and was replaced by Artie.

He lost me after the divorce. For whatever reason, his relationship with his wife made him a sympathetic character for me, and after that, he seemed like a less likeable guy. It's weird to me, because I broke off a long relationship at the same time, so I'd have thought I could "relate" to what he was going through, but I couldn't at all. I don't miss that show in the least.

Sorry, but I'm an older, unhip guy, but what does "jump the shark" mean?

I know I'm opening myself up to ridicule from the crew here at LR, but, I'm a big boy and I can take it, just please include a good explanation along with your jibes.

Thanks

Actually, if you older you should know! Its a reference to Happy Days - when Fonzie jumped over a shark while water skying and then the show went into a massive decline. So, jumping the shark means something is on its way down, or is already there...

My feeling is that any individual over the age of forty who is doing shock talk radio simply sounds foolish and hypocritical. Retire, already! You've arrived. You served a purpose and made loads of moola...Now, go away!

When Stern went to Sirius, I went to the syndicated Rover In The Morning radio show.

sebcoe59 wrote:

Sorry, but I'm an older, unhip guy, but what does "jump the shark" mean?

I know I'm opening myself up to ridicule from the crew here at LR, but, I'm a big boy and I can take it, just please include a good explanation along with your jibes.

Thanks

I means crossing the line from respectablility to cheesiness in one spastic event or moment. Once you cross-over, you can't come back.

Did u listen to the Iron Sheik interview last week? Probably the funniest bit Stern's ever done. But then again, u are not a Sirius subscriber. I rarely, if ever listen to regular, boring, terrestrial radio anymore. The Stern show is better than ever, no bleeping, the guests can say whatever they want , etc. For the record, Stern's girlfriend's 35. Furthermore, Artie has become way more funnier now.

Thanks for the explanation, it's been such a widely used term lately that I wanted to know what everyone was talking about.

BTW, I was a big fan of Happy Days, back in the day.

I do remember seeing Foznie jump over the shark, in his black leather jacket.

I dont like stern, never really did but I have to admit having the Iron Sheik on as a guest is MONEY! I really wish I heard that interview, is there any way to access it if I dont have sirius?

nokaman wrote:

Did u listen to the Iron Sheik interview last week? Probably the funniest bit Stern's ever done. But then again, u are not a Sirius subscriber. I rarely, if ever listen to regular, boring, terrestrial radio anymore. The Stern show is better than ever, no bleeping, the guests can say whatever they want , etc. For the record, Stern's girlfriend's 35. Furthermore, Artie has become way more funnier now.

There is censorship on pay radio just like there is on terrestrial. Little difference. If Imus made the Ho's comment on pay radio, he wouldn't have apoligized also??? Didn't Opie & Anthony (on Sirius) have to apoligize for something they said recently?

Don't tell me there is no censorship on pay radio; it just depends on who is offended.

Also, nobody is going to pay for pay radio....unless it was installed in their new car. See how many of those car owners re-sign with Sirius.

I don't know about that. I don't have satellite radio, but everyone of my friends who does say they would never listen to the regular radio again. The subscription isn't expensive either ($10/month). So I bet when they get new cars they will get a satellite radio if it doesn't come in it.

The only people I know who have Sirius have company/business-use vehicles and it's part of the write-off...

I have XM and have cut my television viewing to sports and selected Tivo'd events. Have some friends with Sirius and think Sirius has better music. I chose XM for the baseball package, i follow an out-of-town team.

Opie & Anthony is a poor example., First of all, they were being simulcast on XM) & regular radio. In other words, they were under FCC rules: no cursing etc. Besides, Opie & Anthony suck! Sirius subscriptions are gaining to XM's.