Howard Stern 2008 Archive

While Artie’s darkest days are often associated with 2009 (the suicide attempt), the deterioration happens in 2008. The archive contains the infamous "Teddy Fight" where Artie screams at Howard’s then-assistant. It contains the "Pig Virus" saga. It contains the moment Artie admits to falling asleep with a cigarette and burning his apartment down. Why it’s special: In 2008, Artie was still lucid enough to be the funniest man on earth, but fragile enough that the show had an electric, "anything could happen" danger.

The year 2008 was a fascinating and transitional time for Howard Stern and the world around him. He was three years into his landmark, $500 million move to Sirius Satellite Radio and had settled into a new rhythm of uncensored, marathon-length shows. It was also an intense year outside the studio, marked by a historic presidential election, a major corporate merger, and the bankruptcy of several major financial institutions. The "Howard Stern 2008 archive" offers a unique, unvarnished window into this specific cultural moment, capturing the King of All Media's takes on major events, classic bits with beloved Wack Packers, and the interpersonal drama of the show's staff. howard stern 2008 archive