Howard Stern cuts SiriusXM to weekly and signs HBO Max deal
Howard Stern is cutting his SiriusXM show to one live episode per week starting Sept. 14 and launching weekly filmed episodes on HBO Max from Sept. 17—a shift that also moves Andy Cohen's Radio Andy to channel 101 after Stern pranked listeners about handing over his slot.
SiriusXM and HBO Max announced the arrangement on Aug. 31, 2026, marking Stern's biggest expansion beyond radio since he joined the satellite service in 2006. The 72-year-old broadcaster remains under contract with SiriusXM through 2028 after signing a three-year renewal in December 2025.
The deal gives HBO Max worldwide distribution of adapted versions of Stern's live Monday shows, filmed with 40 cameras and released each Thursday with periodic extras. Stern called the partnership a career highlight in a statement reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Key Takeaways
- Stern's SiriusXM show drops from two live episodes weekly to one, airing Mondays beginning Sept. 14.
- HBO Max debuts "The Howard Stern Show" on Sept. 17, with new filmed episodes every Thursday at 12:01 a.m. PT.
- Andy Cohen's Radio Andy moves to channel 101; Stern's Howard 101 channel exits the SiriusXM lineup.
- Stern remains at SiriusXM through 2028 under a three-year contract signed in late 2025.
- Howard 100 adds Wrap Up Wednesday and Howard Stern Decades archive access in the SiriusXM app.
Why Is Howard Stern Moving to HBO Max?
For years, Stern's SiriusXM broadcasts offered only brief video previews. HBO Max convinced him to "pull back the curtain," he said, letting viewers watch celebrity guests, staff antics, and his conversations with co-host Robin Quivers.
Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max content, said Stern "has changed radio and media at large with his ability to draw the most out of his guests." The series is executive produced by The Howard Stern Production Co. Inc., with SiriusXM partnering on the video adaptation.
What Happened With Andy Cohen and the Retirement Rumors?
Questions about Stern's future intensified in 2025 as his previous five-year contract neared its end. Unfounded rumors suggested cancellation or retirement. When Stern returned from vacation last September, he opened with Andy Cohen announcing Stern had abruptly departed—before revealing the stunt was a prank.
Stern said he had considered retiring but felt he could not leave without fueling push-out speculation. Three months later, he announced a three-year SiriusXM extension with a "more flexible schedule." The channel reshuffle now places Radio Andy, hosted by Cohen, on channel 101, up from 102, while Stern's live content consolidates on channel 100.
What Changes for SiriusXM Listeners?
Beyond the weekly schedule, Stern unveils a revamped Howard 100 lineup on Sept. 14. Wrap Up Wednesday expands Gary Dell'Abate and Jon Hein's Wrap Up Show, and the SiriusXM app adds Howard Stern Decades for archive access spanning the 1980s through the 2010s.
Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM president and chief content officer, called the new season "another exciting chapter in an extraordinary run." For more streaming and TV moves like this, see our Streaming & TV Alerts coverage.