Any Stern Fans on this Forum?

[maddhatir]

Stern has been a fan of Aaron for years. He has never had an issue with him as far as I know.

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Oh that's right! Aaron is from Staind. Howard hates the dude from Creed!

 

[Sherry E]

Okay, so it turns out that I will be at Disneyland for a few days - right during Howard's last week before the holidays! I will be back home in time for his last day - 12/16 - but I'm sure he is going to make his big announcement before that. And I'm going to miss it!

So what do you all think about the future of the show? Personally, I think Howard has already decided to stay with Sirius. I think he has had that decision made for a while. I don't think he would make everyone else on the show wait this long to tell them they are moving to another format (such as Internet radio). He loves them - he would have given them ample warning.

What I think the delay in announcing what's happening might be about is that Howard is probably whining to Sirius about the schedule. Four days a week is too much for him. He doesn't get enough vacation. He doesn't want to do 4 or 5-hour shows. Maybe he doesn't want another 5-year contract, blah blah. So I think it's the details he is trying to iron out, but I think he already knows he is staying with Sirius.

 

[maddhatir]

Okay, so it turns out that I willbe at Disneyland for a few days - right during Howard's last week before the holidays! I will be back home in time for his last day - 12/16 - but I'm sure he is going to make his big announcement before that. And I'm going to miss it!

So what do you all think about the future of the show? Personally, I think Howard has already decided to stay with Sirius. I think he has had that decision made for a while. I don't think he would make everyone else on the show wait this long to tell them they are moving to another format (such as Internet radio). He loves them - he would have given them ample warning.

What I think the delay in announcing what's happening might be about is that Howard is probably whining to Sirius about the schedule. Four days a week is too much for him. He doesn't get enough vacation. He doesn't want to do 4 or 5-hour shows. Maybe he doesn't want another 5-year contract, blah blah. So I think it's the details he is trying to irn out, but I think he already knows he is staying with Sirius.

I have a feeling he is going to stay too.

Will you have a computer with you? I always check this site for the low down. http://www.marksfriggin.com/index2.htm

 

[Sherry E]

I have a feeling he is going to stay too.

Will you have a computer with you? I always check this site for the low down. http://www.marksfriggin.com/index2.htm

I won't have a computer with me. I'm halfway tempted to take my Sirius boombox with me and set it up, although I have no clue what kind of signal I would get at the Paradise Pier Hotel! And if I did get it working, I would probably be too tempted to sit in the room and listen to the shows, wasting time I could be spending in the parks!!

Normally, I wouldn't worry about missing the shows because they would be replayed on the weekend. I will be back in time to catch the last show on the 16th and then I should be able to catch any replays of the other 3 shows on the weekend - BUT I think the whole History of Howard Stern is going to be playing at that point, isn't it?

Another thought I had - I love Artie, and have been waiting anxiously for Artie to come back on the show so we can hear him, in his own words, tell us what's happening. It's been almost one full year since he has been on (December of last year was when he left, which was a couple of weeks before the show went on Christmas break). With my luck - just watch - Artie will make an appearance on the show - even by phone, if not in person - during my time away from the radio!! I have a feeling that will happen!

Any other year I would make my Disneyland plans for a Friday - Monday right before Christmas, but the year I decided to switch my days to mostly weekdays will be the week that big stuff happens on the Stern show!

 

[MelissaFromRI]

Okay, so it turns out that I will be at Disneyland for a few days - right during Howard's last week before the holidays! I will be back home in time for his last day - 12/16 - but I'm sure he is going to make his big announcement before that. And I'm going to miss it!

So what do you all think about the future of the show? Personally, I think Howard has already decided to stay with Sirius. I think he has had that decision made for a while. I don't think he would make everyone else on the show wait this long to tell them they are moving to another format (such as Internet radio). He loves them - he would have given them ample warning.

What I think the delay in announcing what's happening might be about is that Howard is probably whining to Sirius about the schedule. Four days a week is too much for him. He doesn't get enough vacation. He doesn't want to do 4 or 5-hour shows. Maybe he doesn't want another 5-year contract, blah blah. So I think it's the details he is trying to iron out, but I think he already knows he is staying with Sirius.

I'm going to be away during Howard's last week too I'll be in Disney World.
I come back on the 17th so I can catch up on the week during the weekend , but I really hope Howard lets us know what he's going to do before I leave for my trip on the 10th. I pay for my Sirius every 3 months and I'm due to pay in Decembr. I'd hate to pay for 3 months of Sirius if Howard isn't going to stick around

 

[maddhatir]

OMG do I LOVE when Howard goes off on the company he works for and starts naming names!

It's been a LONG time since I heard this rant

 

[maddhatir]

Well! He's STAYING!

 

[richmo]

Well! He's STAYING!

That is good news. I didn't hear the original announcement, since it was early (although I did hear the fake one for Sal). I know its another 5 year deal. Were there any details on how many days a week or anything schedule related?

 

[maddhatir]

That is good news. I didn't hear the original announcement, since it was early (although I did hear the fake one for Sal). I know its another 5 year deal. Were there any details on how many days a week or anything schedule related?

That's why you have to listen to the West Coast feed! I am doing that right now b/c I am not up at 6!!!

Hurry! He is about to do it!!!!!!!!

 

[Sherry E]

I think I would have been okay with either outcome. Yes, it would have been bittersweet if Howard had decided to wrap it up (even though I knew he would stay), but I actually sort of think it would be the right time to move on. I think he is burnt out. And I think the audience is outgrowing a lot of his 'stuff.' I think Howard would prefer to go off on a long vacation and come back in a year, but he feels responsible for all the other people on the show (which is really good of him, and very nice). And Sirius just isn't going to agree to a year-long vacation.

I know many people will forgive Howard for anything as long as they can hear him here and there. I'm not one of those who likes having to spend money (which will likely increase each month) as Howard has more "flexible" hours...which means we will get less of the show we all love. I'm not okay with a million installments of The History of Howard Stern. I'm not okay with a lot of the other filler stuff that they put on the air. I am not okay with fewer days a week. I don't want to pay the same amount of money or more to get LESS of the Howard Stern Show.

But...Howard says that his new contract has made his schedule "more flexible." This means less show for us. We won't find out the details until they come back in January, but it may be fewer days, it may be shorter hours each day, it may be one week of vacation a month or just more vacation in the year, it could be any number of things. They don't want to announce it now, presumably because they know many subscribers will likely be irritated with whatever the new "schedule" is going to be. Remember how they started out doing 5 days a week at Sirius, and then suddenly it became 4 days without any warning? I expect they will do that again. They will start off in January with 4 days like we expect, and then all of a sudden there will be 3 days...or 2 days...or only 3 hours a day for 3 days a week.

All that said, part of me is happy that Howard is coming back (even though I never doubted that he would come back) because I'm so used to his show. I feel like everyone on that show is family I've never met! But, I kind of think that I would have been okay if the show had ended.

 

[maddhatir]

but I actually sort of think it would be the right time to move on. I think he is burnt out. And I think the audience is outgrowing a lot of his 'stuff.'

ITA! I was just thinking about this as I am listening to Howard make the announcement. It seems like he has been getting bored- you can hear it in his voice. He has been doing a lot of interviews with some of the bigger celebs- I wonder if the show will go in that direction- more intense celeb interviews? Honestly, they bore me, but IMO he seems like he is becoming more serious.

IDK- Robin does not seem to be thrilled Can you hear it in her voice?

What about ARTIE!!!!!!?

 

[maddhatir]

....is it wrong to laugh at someone who just lost their job and is crying like a baby b/c they will not be able to take care of their children?.......

(remember- I am listening to the WC feed- I just heard this)

 

[twokids0204]

Wooo Hooo....

5 More years of Howard!

As much as he is "burning out" his last few weeks have been great.

Awesome celebs, freaks, IQ contest, and don't forget Capt Sulu... Ohhhh Myyy....

Now we just need the Artie return to make it perfect.

 

[jpeppers]

So happy Howard is back for 5 more but I do hope Artie makes it back in some capacity, I actually thought Artie was the show until he went away but Howard kept me with no problem. Howard is an incredible personality. I never listened and actually hated him until he went to Sirius.......he is amazing. I would have been lost if he retired. Once he leaves I hope Gary and John Hein and some of the other guys continue, won't be the same but will still be good!

 

[maddhatir]

So happy Howard is back for 5 more but I do hope Artie makes it back in some capacity, I actually thought Artie was the show until he went away but Howard kept me with no problem. Howard is an incredible personality. I never listened and actually hated him until he went to Sirius.......he is amazing. I would have been lost if he retired. Once he leaves I hope Gary and John Hein and some of the other guys continue, won't be the same but will still be good!

Yeah- it pisses me off when people have an opinion of Howard b/c of what they hear in the media but have never listened to him a day in their life. They would change their minds if they did. I seem to defend him a lot. I think it is funny that people who don't listen to him think they know more than a fan of 20+ years.

I don't like when Sal and Richard go out on the street and ask questions about Howard to clueless, ignorant people who respond with ignorant answers. If you "think" you know about him- just shut your trap until you do "know".

He is actually a very sweet person.

I am still "iffy" about Robin signing. I know she will, but she does not seem too gung-ho about it.

 

[lakelandgal70]

To be honest I haven't listened to him in months. Don't get me wrong. I love his interviews, the crank calls, I mean those swap shop ones make me laugh all the time. Richard and Sal are the greatest! I am a 40yr old gal and those calls make me laugh like a immature kid. Well who am I kidding I am immature hahha. But anyway the complaining done by Howard really gets on my nerves. He has done it for ever I know but for some reason annoys me. I really miss Artie. The show hasn't been the same. That really was the only reason I signed on with Sirius was because of him. I mean I couldn't stop laughing when him and Gilbert got going. And George Takei. Oh my! Great stuff really. I am glad he signed for 5more years maybe Artie will come back!

 

[dursin]

To be honest I haven't listened to him in months. Don't get me wrong. I love his interviews, the crank calls, I mean those swap shop ones make me laugh all the time. Richard and Sal are the greatest! I am a 40yr old gal and those calls make me laugh like a immature kid. Well who am I kidding I am immature hahha. But anyway the complaining done by Howard really gets on my nerves. He has done it for ever I know but for some reason annoys me. I really miss Artie. The show hasn't been the same. That really was the only reason I signed on with Sirius was because of him. I mean I couldn't stop laughing when him and Gilbert got going. And George Takei. Oh my! Great stuff really. I am glad he signed for 5more years maybe Artie will come back!

Hoping Artie comes back as well! Would be nice to see George in there more often as well.

Richard and Sal's prank calls are the best. I LOVE the ones where they order a pizza using an auto-tune...or order 2 plain, 2 cheese and 2 regular pizzas...or order a pizza with everything and wind up telling them to hold everything, one or two ingredients at a time.

 

[lakelandgal70]

Hoping Artie comes back as well! Would be nice to see George in there more often as well.

Richard and Sal's prank calls are the best. I LOVE the ones where they order a pizza using an auto-tune...or order 2 plain, 2 cheese and 2 regular pizzas...or order a pizza with everything and wind up telling them to hold everything, one or two ingredients at a time.

OMG! Those are the best. Plain pizza hahahhaha. And Richards "old lady" voice. Gets me every time!

 

[maddhatir]

OMG! Those are the best. Plain pizza hahahhaha. And Richards "old lady" voice. Gets me every time!

Oh my GAWD! Richard's old lady's voice is frickin' HILARIOUS! The scooter one is my all time favorite.

Another good one is when he calls the xmas store and keeps saying Merry Christmas 100 different ways to the sales person....."aaah Rum-pa-pum-pum yeahhhh"

 

[lakelandgal70]

Oh my GAWD! Richard's old lady's voice is frickin' HILARIOUS! The scooter one is my all time favorite.

Another good one is when he calls the xmas store and keeps saying Merry Christmas 100 different ways to the sales person....."aaah Rum-pa-pum-pum yeahhhh"

LMAO!! Ok now I need to go to youtube and find these calls. Had a bad day today and these will cheer me up!