: This year is most notable for being Artie's final year on the show. The archive captures his increasing struggle with addiction, frequent absences, and the "Artie clears up rehab confusion" segment in early January. Fans often find these archives "sad but essential" listening for the raw honesty of the period. Wack Pack Gold
For anyone discovering Stern for the first time, 2009 is the recommended starting point. It requires no knowledge of the 80s shock jock days, but it retains all the danger. For the veteran listener, digging through the 2009 archive is like visiting an old friend—louder, angrier, funnier, and totally unfiltered. Howard Stern Archive 2009
as his own publicity photo, a fact he eventually admitted after years of use. Notable Guests & Interviews : This year is most notable for being