Howard Stern to take a two month 17 MILLION dollar vacation/Angers Sirius-XM subscribers

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Jun 30th, 2021 11:38 pm

playnicee1 [OP]: Deal Expert; Feb 9, 2012; 20559 posts; 7458 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 30th, 2021 11:38 pm

Howard Stern to take a two month 17 MILLION dollar vacation/Angers Sirius-XM subscribers

Howard Stern angers Sirius subscribers by taking a two-month, $17-million summer vacation.
Shock jock signed $500 million deal for five years with a cushy caveat. His listeners might quit over it.

"“I pay $20 a month for SiriusXM and I’m not paying $40 for re-runs,” one upset fan tweeted. “All Stern fans should do this … If I knew the new deal would be like this I would have rooted for Howard to retire.”"

SOURCE: https://nationalpost.com/entertainment/ ... r-vacation

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If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

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Jun 30th, 2021 11:41 pm

Piro21: Deal Expert; Nov 15, 2004; 20791 posts; 4508 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 30th, 2021 11:41 pm

This guy's not dead yet?

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Jun 30th, 2021 11:42 pm

playnicee1 [OP]: Deal Expert; Feb 9, 2012; 20559 posts; 7458 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 30th, 2021 11:42 pm

Piro21 wrote: ↑ This guy's not dead yet?

He is alive and well at 67 and somehow still has an audience. lol

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Jul 1st, 2021 6:26 pm

shikotee: Deal Fanatic; Mar 20, 2009; 8866 posts; 6790 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 1st, 2021 6:26 pm

Piro21 wrote: ↑ This guy's not dead yet?

I'm trying to remember when Q107 carried his show, and the shockwaves that came with.
Also - when did I stop listening to radio? At least a couple of decades.

In any case - nothing shocking that an audience that drooled and worshiped sleazy exploitative shock would also completely not care about Howard Stern, the person, who would want two months off.

"When someone is burning a book, they are showing utter contempt for all of the thinking that produced its ideas, all of the labor that went into its words and sentences, and all of the trouble that befell the author . . .” ― Lemony Snicket

Jul 1st, 2021 7:48 pm

jenviea: Deal Expert; Jul 23, 2007; 15884 posts; 9160 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 1st, 2021 7:48 pm

shikotee wrote: ↑In any case - nothing shocking that an audience that drooled and worshiped sleazy exploitative shock would also completely not care about Howard Stern, the person, who would want two months off.

A case can be made Stern's gone cuck so I guess Rogan's the man now

Jul 1st, 2021 8:18 pm

jayoldschool: Deal Addict; Sep 4, 2006; 1382 posts; 1161 upvotes; Ottawa

Jul 1st, 2021 8:18 pm

Who pays 20/month for XM? Lol, I actually sub, and I pay 6/mo (CDN).

Jul 1st, 2021 10:18 pm

playnicee1 [OP]: Deal Expert; Feb 9, 2012; 20559 posts; 7458 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 1st, 2021 10:18 pm

shikotee wrote: ↑ I'm trying to remember when Q107 carried his show, and the shockwaves that came with.
Also - when did I stop listening to radio? At least a couple of decades.

In any case - nothing shocking that an audience that drooled and worshiped sleazy exploitative shock would also completely not care about Howard Stern, the person, who would want two months off.

Howard Stern was on the Mighty Q 107 Toronto (& CHOM FM Montreal at the same time) back in 1997.
(yes, that long ago!)

Never stop listening to the radio. It's your friend.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

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Jul 1st, 2021 10:19 pm

playnicee1 [OP]: Deal Expert; Feb 9, 2012; 20559 posts; 7458 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 1st, 2021 10:19 pm

jayoldschool wrote: ↑ Who pays 20/month for XM? Lol, I actually sub, and I pay 6/mo (CDN).

I think it's Americans getting the bum deal for the US version. The Canadian version frequently offers better rates all around.
It drops a few American Sirus selections, but oh well...

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Jul 2nd, 2021 9:00 am

playnicee1 [OP]: Deal Expert; Feb 9, 2012; 20559 posts; 7458 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 2nd, 2021 9:00 am

HOWARD STERN DEFENDS HIMSELF:

"“I happen to believe we still do the best radio around,” Stern said, vouching for his own product. “I’ve listened to the other stuff. It ain’t that great.”"

SOURCE: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/wnba/h ... arch&pfr=1

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Jul 2nd, 2021 10:11 am

BernardRyder: Deal Fanatic; Jun 16, 2009; 6639 posts; 7291 upvotes; GTA

Jul 2nd, 2021 10:11 am

playnicee1 wrote: ↑ HOWARD STERN DEFENDS HIMSELF:

"“I happen to believe we still do the best radio around,” Stern said, vouching for his own product. “I’ve listened to the other stuff. It ain’t that great.”"

SOURCE: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/wnba/h ... arch&pfr=1

He negotiated a contract that someone was willing to pay. Either his employer is incredibly foolish or they feel the investment was worth it. No real story here until listeners stop listening to him.
I'm not a Stern fan, as he's a sensationalist lowest common denominator shock jock, like The Sun of satellite radio. But plenty of people still do. In the end, i don't think he needs the money at this point in his career so it's all gravy for him. If I were him I'd want more time off too while making bank. He's a shrewd and savvy negotiator that is also going to be able to get more paid vacation time, good for him.

c'mon get happy!

Jul 2nd, 2021 10:59 am

hagbard: Deal Expert; Dec 19, 2001; 31347 posts; 2022 upvotes; Fernando Poo

Jul 2nd, 2021 10:59 am

Who?

Welcome to the Minitrue FDs, Ficdep

Jul 2nd, 2021 11:03 am

kr0zet: Deal Fanatic; Jan 16, 2011; 7205 posts; 9218 upvotes; The NORTH

Jul 2nd, 2021 11:03 am

Good thing I'm not paying for my Sirius subscription.

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Jul 2nd, 2021 11:17 am

Shaner: Deal Expert; Jul 5, 2004; 27196 posts; 6521 upvotes

Jul 2nd, 2021 11:17 am

BernardRyder wrote: ↑ He negotiated a contract that someone was willing to pay. Either his employer is incredibly foolish or they feel the investment was worth it. No real story here until listeners stop listening to him.
I'm not a Stern fan, as he's a sensationalist lowest common denominator shock jock, like The Sun of satellite radio. But plenty of people still do. In the end, i don't think he needs the money at this point in his career so it's all gravy for him. If I were him I'd want more time off too while making bank. He's a shrewd and savvy negotiator that is also going to be able to get more paid vacation time, good for him.

He's not a shock jock anymore, hasn't been for a long time now. You should listen to some of his interviews, you might be surprised.

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Jul 2nd, 2021 12:03 pm

BernardRyder: Deal Fanatic; Jun 16, 2009; 6639 posts; 7291 upvotes; GTA

Jul 2nd, 2021 12:03 pm

Shaner wrote: ↑ He's not a shock jock anymore, hasn't been for a long time now. You should listen to some of his interviews, you might be surprised.

He's more Joe Rogan style stuff, I'm familiar with it and not really a fan. But a lot of people are, I get it. But as someone mentioned upstream, Joe Rogan does Joe Rogan better.

c'mon get happy!

Jul 2nd, 2021 4:37 pm

Shaner: Deal Expert; Jul 5, 2004; 27196 posts; 6521 upvotes

Jul 2nd, 2021 4:37 pm

BernardRyder wrote: ↑ He's more Joe Rogan style stuff, I'm familiar with it and not really a fan. But a lot of people are, I get it. But as someone mentioned upstream, Joe Rogan does Joe Rogan better.

As I said, give his interviews a chance. He's among the best interviewers ever. I can understand not liking his other content though. It's not for everyone. Personally I don't love his other content either, but he does incredible interviews.

Jul 2nd, 2021 5:06 pm

BernardRyder: Deal Fanatic; Jun 16, 2009; 6639 posts; 7291 upvotes; GTA

Jul 2nd, 2021 5:06 pm

Shaner wrote: ↑ As I said, give his interviews a chance. He's among the best interviewers ever. I can understand not liking his other content though. It's not for everyone. Personally I don't love his other content either, but he does incredible interviews.

Oh I've seen some previously. I think he's an ok interviewer, I'm just not as interested in most of his subjects myself. But I've watched some older ones such as Rowdy Roddy Piper (great Canadian) that were interesting to me. But really when I think of Stern I associate him with the crazy antics. I found some of them funny once but moved on pretty quickly. He's not in my wheelhouse but obviously must be to many still for that much cash. I have no issue with that.

c'mon get happy!

Jul 2nd, 2021 11:23 pm

some1not: Deal Addict; Jan 27, 2011; 3162 posts; 2808 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 2nd, 2021 11:23 pm

Shaner wrote: ↑ He's not a shock jock anymore, hasn't been for a long time now. You should listen to some of his interviews, you might be surprised.

Yeah he's the go to celebrity interviewer at this point of his career with the occasional ripping of staff members like Baba Booey.

He's three day work week must be really getting to him at he's age! Must be nice!

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