Howard Stern Archive 2009 ✦ Tested & Authentic

You cannot discuss the without addressing the elephant in the studio: Artie Lange.

The archive of 2009 captures these characters in digital stereo, far removed from the tinny AM recordings of the 90s, but still raw enough to feel authentic. Howard Stern Archive 2009

For the modern listener, 2009 offers a perfect balance: it has the freedom of satellite radio (cursing, nudity, uncensored bits) but retains the energy and ensemble cast structure of the classic K-Rock years. It was the year the King of All Media expanded his empire, and the tapes remain a testament to a show that was, against all odds, still growing. You cannot discuss the without addressing the elephant

A breaking point occurred when Howard deadpanned that he had seen no improvement in Artie’s performance, leading to a somber on-air discussion about Artie's mental health and need for counseling. It was the year the King of All