The archive is organized chronologically, with each episode clearly labeled with the date and a brief description of the content. This makes it easy to navigate and find specific moments or interviews.
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| Date | Key Segments & Guests | What Made It Classic | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Super Bowl Reflections, Flavor Flav, "Star Move" | Artie's gambling win contrasts with his disrespectful spill, and Sal's horrifying "Inside the Porn Actor's Studio" tale. | | February 9 | Brian McNamee interview, Norm MacDonald | A rare serious interview with the MLB steroid whistleblower mixed with Norm's deadpan genius. | | March 5 | Kevin Nealon, 22nd "Manniversary" | Howard reveals his bedroom preferences, the staff celebrates George and Brad's sex anniversary. | | March 9 | "Christian Psychologist," Tracy Morgan | Firing back at bizarre claims, sitting courtside with a manic Tracy Morgan, and Sal's Beastie Boys stalking stories. | | May 14 | Intern Beauty Pageant, Greg Fitzsimmons | Eric the Midget's delusional "Hollywood meeting" in a toy Cadillac Escalade. | | June 24 | Ronnie vs. Corky, Jason Ellis | A listener claims Stern woke him from a coma, and a naked male staffer contest. | | June 25 | Bar Mitzvah Denouncement, Bukkake Queen | Howard fights with his mother over Hebrew school as a porn star explains occupational hazards. | | July 14 | David Arquette, "Cockaoke," Miss Howard Stern | Arquette promotes charity from a billboard, and Sal and Richard introduce a disastrous sing-along bit. | | August 12 | Mike Gange feud, Riley Martin curse | The ultimate meta-show with staffers feuding and Riley Martin refusing to lift a "curse" on Howard. | | September 9 | Kathy Griffin, "Free John Gotti" | Howard plays Sal's old punk song, and Kathy Griffin jokes about being "A-list anorexic". | | September 14 | Dustin Hoffman, Rod Blagojevich | Possibly the most stacked single day of the year: an Oscar-winner and a disgraced governor. | | October 7 | Bai Ling, Ted Williams' head | A bizarrely erotic interview intercut with a darkly funny story about cryogenics. | | November 30 | Robin bombs on Jeopardy, Brangelina | Robin Quivers freezes under pressure, and Richard Christy discovers he has gout from gluttony. | | December 1 | Perez Hilton, "The Genius" fails | The blogger stops by for gossip as Doug "The Genius" Goodstein fails spectacularly. | | December 15 | Medicated Pete vows to stay, Miss HowardTV | The chaotic energy of the Wack Pack and the revolving door of beauty pageant contestants. | | December 16 | Tiger Woods advice, "Cougar" contest | Howard asks Robin what she'd tell Elin Woods, followed by a contest to find the hottest older woman. |
In what would become his final appearance as a series regular, Lange arrived at the studio severely intoxicated. Management sent him home mid-show, and he was granted an indefinite leave of absence that ultimately became a permanent split. Notable Interviews and Guests Howard Stern Archive 2009
Eric’s hostile relationship with the show provided endless content. In 2009, the show leaned heavily into humiliating Eric, but in a way that only the Stern Show can—by turning it into high art. This was the era of the . Staff members like Sal Governale, Richard Christy, and Fred Norris would churn out elaborate, professionally produced songs mocking Eric’s physical appearance and his stubborn attitude.
2009 is also a standout year for "The Wrap-Up Show," the post-game show hosted by Gary "Baba Booey" Dell'Abate. In 2009, the interpersonal dynamics of the staff were as compelling as the guests.
While the staff drama provided the engine, Howard’s evolution into the world’s premier celebrity interviewer was fully realized by 2009. He stripped away the superficial PR talk of late-night television, opting instead for psychological deep-dives. Notable archive highlights include: The archive is organized chronologically, with each episode
Robin acted as the perfect foil to Howard, providing sharp news commentary and anchoring the chaotic studio energy.
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Listening back to the October 2009 tapes, you hear Howard rationalizing the decision. He explains his desire to mentor talent and his frustration with how contestants are treated on other shows. Looking back with hindsight, we know this move saved the show's momentum. It allowed Howard to renegotiate his Sirius contract (which would happen the following year) under a massive broadcast television umbrella. It signaled that Howard Stern was now a corporate commodity, a reality that would define the next decade of his career. Share public link | Date | Key Segments
Premiering on December 21, 2009, this 10-part documentary series explored Howard's rise as the "King of All Media." It featured rare audio vault recordings and exclusive interviews with figures like David Letterman, Quentin Tarantino , and Alec Baldwin.
In 2009, the show reached a peak level of creative comfort. Stern was no longer constantly battling the FCC, allowing him to conduct some of the most probing, long-form celebrity interviews ever broadcast. The 2009 archives showcase Howard's transition from a shock jock into the premier interviewer of the media landscape, all while retaining the chaotic, locker-room humor that made him famous. Key Major Sagas and Staff Drama in 2009
The Wack Pack remained central to the show's appeal in 2009.
Executive Producer Gary Dell'Abate (Baba Booey) threw a notoriously disastrous ceremonial first pitch at a New York Mets game in May 2009. The pitch flew wildly off-target, hitting an umpire. The 2009 archive contains weeks of relentless, merciless mocking from Howard, Artie, and the wrap-up show crew, cementing it as an all-time top-ten show moment.