Howard Stern is returning to SiriusXM for a new season featuring one live show a week on Mondays, down from his previous schedule of two shows weekly. Alongside the radio changes, Stern has inked a new deal with HBO Max to bring weekly filmed episodes of his program to a global streaming audience starting Thursday, September 17, at 12:01 a.m. PT/3:01 a.m. ET.
Howard Stern SiriusXM Season Launch and Schedule Changes
The upcoming season of The Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM kicks off on Monday, September 14. Last year, rumors swirled that the 72-year-old host might retire, prompting Stern to prank his listeners by suggesting Andy Cohen would take over his channel.
With the radio schedule condensing, SiriusXM is overhauling its channel lineup. The Howard 101 channel is leaving the lineup, moving Stern’s content exclusively to Channel 100. Andy Cohen’s Radio Andy will shift from Channel 102 to Channel 101. Additionally, channel Howard 100 will debut Wrap Up Wednesday on September 14, an expanded version of The Wrap Up Show hosted by Gary Dell’Abate and Jon Hein.
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The SiriusXM app is expanding its Howard Stern section to include “Howard Stern Decades,” providing subscribers with on-demand access to archival content from the 1980s, ’90s, 2000s, and ’10s.
The Howard Stern Show Expansion to HBO Max
For the first time, subscribers worldwide can watch regular video episodes of the radio program. HBO Max teamed up with Stern’s production company and SiriusXM to release weekly filmed episodes of The Howard Stern Show on Thursdays, three days after the live Monday radio broadcasts air.
“For years, my SiriusXM show has offered only brief video peeks,” Stern said in a statement. “HBO convinced me to pull back the curtain and let the world watch; the amazing celebrities and musicians who drop by, our staff antics, and my conversations with Robin.”
Executive produced by The Howard Stern Production Co. Inc., the HBO Max series will also feature periodic video extras alongside the adapted weekly shows. Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max content, noted in a statement that Stern has fundamentally changed radio and media at large.
Executive Reactions to the New Deal
Leadership at both SiriusXM and HBO Max emphasized the significance of securing Stern’s continued presence across audio and video platforms. Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s president and chief content officer, praised the long-term partnership in a statement.
“There’s simply no one like Howard, and the start of his new season is another exciting chapter in an extraordinary run,” Greenstein said. “We are proud that Howard chose to continue with SiriusXM through 2028 for his exclusive live show and deep library of classic Howard.”
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Howard Stern return to SiriusXM?
The new season of The Howard Stern Show debuts on SiriusXM on Monday, September 14, with new live shows airing every Monday.
When does the Howard Stern show premiere on HBO Max?
The weekly filmed series debuts globally on HBO Max on Thursday, September 17, at 12:01 a.m. PT/3:01 a.m. ET, with new episodes releasing every subsequent Thursday.
How many days a week will Howard Stern host his live radio show?
Stern is scaling back his live radio schedule from two shows per week to one show a week, airing on Mondays.
What is happening to SiriusXM channel Howard 101?
The Howard 101 channel is leaving the lineup, and Stern’s content will air on Channel 100. Andy Cohen’s Radio Andy is moving from Channel 102 to Channel 101.
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