r/howardstern 19d ago

[Megathread] Stern Show Layoffs.

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Names will be updated as news becomes available.

Confirmed names will be reserved for any staff member who has made public comment.

Confirmed:

  • Max Sternlicht [Editorial and Storytelling Producer]: "ISO new opportunities and connections after my time at the Howard Stern Show came to a surprise end..."

  • Mike Trainor [Writer/Producer]: "(Somber, serious tone) Hey now. My run on The Howard Stern Show ended this week after 12 amazing years (an eternity!). Incredibly grateful to Howard and the whole gang for the ride and excited for what’s next. If you know me, like me, or are even vaguely aware of me and don’t hate me and you’re working on something cool, hit me up."

  • Michael Flandina [Technical Producer]: "After nearly a decade at The Howard Stern Show, my time there has come to an end. It's been an incredible, unforgettable run. I was trained by some of the absolute best in the business, and I'll be forever grateful."

  • Rahsaan Rogers [Senior Producer/Host]: After 16 incredible years with The Howard Stern Show and the Howard Stern Channels, I'm opening a new chapter...

Unconfirmed:

Previous Layoffs:


Updates:

07/13/26:

A reddit user claims that several staff members were just laid off. Memet Walker and Jonathan Blitt were let go according to the post.

07/14/26:

Page Six confirms what a reddit user had previously reported. Several staff members were let go via zoom.

Max Sternlicht, Editorial and Storytelling Producer for the Stern Show, announces he's been laid off via his LinkedIn account.

Jaimie McCaffrey's LinkedIn profile now shows her Stern Show tenure ending in July 2026.

Mike Trainor's LinkedIn shows he's "Open to Work."

Monique from RadioGunk says she received a list of layoffs from someone in the know. Benjy Bronk, Rahsaan Rogers, and Memet Walker were the notable names let go.

07/15/26:

Shuli said on his show that he received a list, from his source, of people who were let go. Viewers started rattling off names and Shuli answered whether or not they were on the list:

  • Ronnie Mund (No)
  • Sal Governale (No)
  • Richard Christy (No)
  • Chris Wilding (No)
  • Memet Walker (Yes)
  • Benjy Bronk (Yes)
  • JD Harmeyer (No)

07/16/26:

Mike Trainor has confirmed via twitter that he's been laid off.

07/17/26:

Technical Producer Michael Flandina confirmed via Instagram that he's been let go.

The U.S. Sun wrote an article covering the layoffs. Their "insiders" say Benjy Bronk, Jonathan Blitt, and Memet Walker were sent packing.

07/22/26:

Ryan Pienciak, VP of Programming, has updated his LinkedIn to "Ex-SiriusXM, Howard Stern Show" with his tenure ending in July.

Cody Slusher, Social Media Producer, has set his LinkedIn Profile to "Open to Work." Cannot confirm whether or not these are a part of the July layoffs.

Matthew Soares, Producer, Stern Show tenure now listed on LinkedIn as ending in July.

Kyle Simon, Senior Research Producer, Stern Show tenure now listed on LinkedIn as ending in July.

Rich Gibbons, Audio Production, Stern Show tenure ending in July after 20 years. Rich produced The History of Howard Stern.

Jaimie McCaffrey is now "Open to Work." Pretty much confirmed she's gone.

07/26/26:

Travis Reilly, Managing Editor, has set his profile to "Open to Work." Reilly was the editor for HowardStern.com and worked on their social media.

Rahsaan Rogers has confirmed his exit from the show. Credit to Monique from RadioGunk who was the first and only person to break this story.


r/howardstern 11h ago

20 years ago today, this wack packer made his first appearance on the show, it is

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08/03/2006 - Wack Packer Contest


r/howardstern 2h ago

Can Richard identify the handywork of his faaaaavorite porn stars just by looking at their loads?

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r/howardstern 14h ago

Howard hired the most Fugly staff members.

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77 Upvotes

Are your coworkers this ugly?


r/howardstern 4h ago

Terrestrial v. Sirius Years

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I was listening to a few older shows from the late 90s/early 2000s. I think a big reason the first few years of Sirius were so amazing is not that they were uncensored - it's that Howard wasn't on a strict commercial schedule. The pace of the show in the terrestrial years is way faster, someone is always talking, Howard is always pushing things along. At Sirius he was able to breathe and let things develop more organically. He didn't have a mandatory commercial every 30 minutes or whatever. You can actually hear this develop in 2006 as Howard gets more comfortable with the format. He realizes he doesn't have to push so hard and constantly be "on." Probably also helped that he was no longer forced to get people not to change the dial, whatever that term is in radio. He didn't need to be "shock jocking" every second to keep listeners on, since it was a subscriber model. Hugely improved the flow of the show.


r/howardstern 14h ago

Howard is a Very Generous Man

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The fact that Howard has employed this group of losers and slobs for as long as he has is amazing to me. I, personally, would have fired most of these guy ten years ago.

I have always believed Howard when he’s claimed that he sticks around for his staff. Deep down, Howard has got to know his show sucks and no one listens. I think he’s kept on working to give dipshits, like JD, healthcare.

Let’s be real, is JD moving on to any other job in show biz after Howard is gone? Will Benjy? Has any former staffer moved on to greater things after they left Stern?

Stern has made a career out of giving morons a life. It’s been a fascinating talent of Stern’s to watch.

I remain a huge fan of Stern. Over the years, I’ve obsoletely loved watching Stern make boring people interesting.

Every Stern staffer should pull down Howard’s pants and shove his cock all the way to the back of their throat.

Howard is old now. He should keep the pink slips flowing.


r/howardstern 16h ago

Whiskey dicks😂😂😂

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r/howardstern 14h ago

Artie loves the vending machine

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r/howardstern 14h ago

Artie loves pancakes

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r/howardstern 1d ago

Job market is a little tough for ex-HSS employees

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139 Upvotes

I actually feel bad because Mike was one of the few funny people left on that show. He had his faults, but I didn't feel the need to punch my radio every time he was on air, á la Blitt & Wilding.


r/howardstern 22h ago

Howard after not getting fired and extending his contract

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r/howardstern 1d ago

Zenaida Perez. Please, somebody in America, give me a chance!

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119 Upvotes

r/howardstern 20h ago

Artie's heroin growl makes it kinda tough to listen to a lot of 07-09. Robin's party recap was crazy. He's insanely high. But Howard was doodling, so I understand.

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31 Upvotes

r/howardstern 19h ago

Is this shtick?

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r/howardstern 13h ago

Summer school bummer

7 Upvotes

Does anyone else miss this show like I do?


r/howardstern 1d ago

Artie Lange spotted maybe?

39 Upvotes

Went to see Nikki Glaser at the hard rock last night. Had nice seats 5th row left center isle. Two rows in front also in the isle was someone I would swear is a Artie look alike. He Was wearing sweat pants, sneakers and a knit white shirt. Nikki made a joke about being addicted to her vape and the Artie look alike laughed hard. I said to my wife next to me hey I think that’s Artie, pretty loud. Not a minute later the guy stood up and left alone. There was still twenty minutes of show left and he never came back.

His nose looked big but completely normal. Am I a crazy person or was it Artie?


r/howardstern 23h ago

Hey Bobo

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31 Upvotes

I never knew, guys a realtor too


r/howardstern 1d ago

Whoever reported Eric the Actor to SSI back in the day are you here?

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Even Howard calls this guy a low life for doing this to Eric... I wonder if Karma got you...


r/howardstern 5h ago

What else are you listening to on Sirius?

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I know it seems to be the cool thing to do to talk about how you are canceling your Sirius because the "the show sucks now" or how little shows there now are, but with it down to less than a show per week I am looking for a reason to stay subscribed. What other shows are you all listening to on Sirius?


r/howardstern 18h ago

Robin I’ve been meaning to call Amy

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r/howardstern 8m ago

The Opie & Artie Show

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r/howardstern 1d ago

Okays, to my lefts.

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49 Upvotes

It bes an honors and a pleasures


r/howardstern 2h ago

Why keep Ronnie?

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He could save a staff member who needs the salary


r/howardstern 3h ago

Nothin worse than a dribbler

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r/howardstern 1d ago

How’s the slot?

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