Side-characters like Jon Hein and Gary Dell'Abate were providing the "show after the show" content that fueled months of arguments. 🏆 Key Moments from the 2009 Archive 1. The Artie vs. Teddy Fight
It was the fourth full year on Sirius Satellite Radio—a period where Howard had finally shed the shackles of FCC censorship but had not yet lost the chaotic energy that made terrestrial radio legendary. For archivists and historians, 2009 represents a high-water mark of unfiltered access, technical experimentation, and some of the most bizarre staff dynamics in the show’s history. Howard Stern Archive 2009
2009 represents the "Cusp Era." It was the last full year before Howard Stern On Demand became a fully polished, clip-based service. It was the year Artie Lange’s struggles became the dominant, tragic narrative of the show. It was also the year the show perfected the "Wack Pack" ensemble. Side-characters like Jon Hein and Gary Dell'Abate were
: 2009 was the final full year for sidekick Artie Lange, including his "fake coming out" to George Takei and numerous "Bro Fights" with Howard and Gary. Teddy Fight It was the fourth full year