Howard Stern Archive 2009 -

As of 2026, accessing the 2009 archive is a game of cat and mouse. SiriusXM's official app (the Stern Show channel) plays a "looped" selection of highlights from this era, but rarely the full, unedited daily shows.

The year kicked off with the residual glow of Howard’s 55th Birthday Bash, which had just occurred in January 2009. While the event itself was a star-studded extravaganza, the January shows were characterized by the fallout and the "post-game" analysis that Stern fans live for.

The "Birthday Bash" had proven that Sirius XM was a destination for A-list talent. Unlike the restrictive terrestrial days, where celebrity interviews were often rushed or censored, the 2009 shows saw a relaxed Howard. He was a man who had survived the move to satellite and come out the other side not just intact, but thriving.

However, the shadow of the impending "Contract Clock" loomed. Throughout the early months of 2009, Howard frequently discussed his future. Would he resign? The answer was never simple, and this tension provided a backdrop of anxiety that kept listeners tuned in.

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The Howard Stern Archive 2009 captures a pivotal and somber transition in the show's history, marked primarily by the final year of Artie Lange as a full-time cast member and the expansion of the show's digital and documentary presence on SiriusXM. The Departure of Artie Lange

2009 is often cited by fans as the "beginning of the end" for the show's classic "Artie era" due to his escalating health and addiction struggles. Howard Stern Archive 2009

The Joe Buck Incident (June 2009): Artie's infamous appearance on Joe Buck Live, where he admitted to using drugs before the taping, is a central moment in the 2009 archive.

Final Broadcast: Artie's last live appearance on the show occurred on December 9, 2009, after a broadcast where management sent him home due to his visible impairment.

Hiatus and Suicide Attempt: Following his departure in December, Artie attempted suicide in early 2010, marking a permanent split from the show. Major Programming & Documentaries

The 2009 archives are notable for the premiere of extensive retrospective content: As of 2026, accessing the 2009 archive is

The History of Howard Stern: Act III: Premiering on December 21, 2009, this 10-part documentary series explored Howard's rise as the "King of All Media." It featured rare audio vault recordings and exclusive interviews with figures like David Letterman, Quentin Tarantino, and Alec Baldwin.

Staff Content: The archives include daily "rundowns" featuring classic segments like JD Harmeyer's "nervous breakdown" and appearances by Wack Pack legends like Eve the Queefer. Guest Highlights

The year featured high-profile interviews and musical performances, including: