Howard Stern Archive 2009: The Year the "Artie Era" Ended The captures a pivotal turning point in the history of The Howard Stern Show . Often described by fans as the twilight of the show's "Golden Era" on satellite radio, 2009 was a year defined by high-stakes drama, legendary comedy bits, and the tragic professional unraveling of a core cast member. The Departure of Artie Lange
An April appearance where Howard confronted Stiller about a perceived "disappearance" from their budding friendship. Howard Stern Archive 2009
A breaking point occurred when Howard deadpanned that he had seen no improvement in Artie’s performance, leading to a somber on-air discussion about Artie's mental health and need for counseling. Howard Stern Archive 2009: The Year the "Artie
In December 2009, the show premiered Act III of this massive audio documentary, which digitized decades of tapes and covered Howard’s rise to "King of All Media". Show Rundown: Howard Stern A breaking point occurred when Howard deadpanned that
A frequent guest in 2009, Gottfried sat in for legendary bits, including a 28-minute voicemail prank left for Jerry Seinfeld .
One of the most infamous "gross-out" stories in show history, involving a mess in the SiriusXM hallways that haunted the program director for years.
The 2009 archive is a goldmine for "classic" Stern Show chaos involving the and the back-office staff: