'I've got way more listeners than Dave Letterman has viewers'

[tv910]

Also, how did XMSR grow from 2 million to 10 million subs before the merger WITHOUT Howard? Isn't it possible that both companies were growing rapidly even if he never came to satellite at all?

That's what I've always thought. All the publicity about Howard signing with Sirius brought attention to the fact that satellite radio existed and subscriptions to BOTH Sirius and XM jumped. A lot of people (including me) really weren't aware of satellite radio before then and it was the increased visibility that caused the growth - not the desire to hear Howard.

[SouthernListen]

When's the last time you heard water cooler talk about either show?

[fn2]

In all fairness, Howard clearly drove awareness and significant growth in sat subs. Sirius was basically dead and he did in fact save it and made srius the acquirer in the merger with XM. Having said that, moving first to 4 days per week then 3 together with a show which is barely relevant in 2012 supports the view of a very low daily listener count. For a long time it was must see tv- now while it may still have a pulse, the Doc's are getting ready to transplant the organs into other people's bodies. Tragic really. Lost his hunger and his eye of the tiger. Benji comedy writer-gimme a break.

[jackieavenger]

[HowieStearn]

yeah, he's also "Americas Judge"

[Greekfreak]

No way he gets 10 million listeners a year. Never mind a day.

[Cookiepus]

Lies. Does anybody know anyone in their personal life that listens to HS? I actually know 2 Imus fans--zero stern fans.

[Rupert Pupkin]

Try comparing ad revenues for the two shows sometime, Howie.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/201...reports/43342/

Ad Age: Letterman's Late Night Ad Revenue $271 Million; Chelsea Lately's Nearly Equals The Colbert Report's

[Mr Vengeance]

When's the last time you heard water cooler talk about either show?

Pretty much what I say. In the mid 90's, you could be sitting in a restaurant and hear others talking about what Howard did on that morning's show. Or be stuck in traffic and see others around you laughing at the same time you were.

When's the last time you heard anyone in public talk about the Howard Stern show???? I haven't in years.

[KennyNoisewater]

Lies. Does anybody know anyone in their personal life that listens to HS? I actually know 2 Imus fans--zero stern fans.

I really don't. It used to be cool to name drop Howard back in the day but I'm not sure many people care anymore. I still enjoy the show but I'm not sure there are as many listeners as he claims.