Howard Stern news
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The gist
Howard Stern's SiriusXM show cuts to one weekly episode and adds HBO Max video version. The fantasy football league is canceled after nearly two decades.
Background
Howard Stern, the longtime SiriusXM host, has undergone major changes to his show. In July 2026, a dozen staffers were laid off, and his Channel 101 was handed over to Andy Cohen. Subsequently, Stern announced a new deal with HBO Max to stream a weekly video version of his show, while his SiriusXM program reduced from two episodes a week to one. The show's fantasy football league, a beloved segment, was quietly canceled, as revealed by frequent guest Michael Rapaport.
How it unfolded
- Jul 2026A dozen staffers were laid off from The Howard Stern Show, and Stern dropped Channel 101, handing it to Andy Cohen's 'Radio Andy'.
- Sep 3, 2026Michael Rapaport announced on his podcast 'I Am Rapaport' that The Howard Stern Show Fantasy Football League has ended after nearly two decades.
- Sep 4, 2026Wall Street analyst raised SiriusXM rating to 'buy' with a price target of $45, following news of Stern's return with a weekly show and HBO Max deal.
- Sep 14, 2026Howard Stern is scheduled to return to SiriusXM with a new once-a-week show.
- Sep 17, 2026The video version of Stern's show is set to premiere on HBO Max, with new episodes on Thursdays.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- A Wall Street analyst boosted SiriusXM's rating to 'buy' and raised the price target to $45, citing the company's prospects.
- Public
- Michael Rapaport expressed sadness over the fantasy football league's cancellation, calling it 'defunct' and 'done'.
Still unverified
Staffers are reportedly fighting for better severance packages, as exclusively reported by The U.S. Sun; this has not been independently confirmed.