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Wed 6 August 2025 10:50, UK
Pioneering broadcaster Howard Stern may leave SiriusXM after almost 20 years, according to a new report.
Stern first began broadcasting for the online radio station in 2006, and his contract is estimated to be worth up to $100 million a year. His current deal is reportedly due to expire later this year.
According to the Daily Mail, Stern is considering his options with a source telling the publication, “He may do a 1-2 year contract if they can meet him where he wants financially. He doesn’t want to pull the plug on his employees like this.”
Meanwhile, another source told the same outlet that Stern is evaluating whether to leave the station, and may leave broadcasting behind, “He is off in the summer but this year has been saying ‘maybe I should retire’”.
While Stern was once the star of Sirius XM, with the station built around his show, they partnered with Alex Cooper’s Call Me Daddy podcast on a three-year deal worth $125 million in 2024. Notably, Cooper’s podcast is still available on other platforms, highlighting the change in consuming media by listeners.
The source told the Daily Mail that Stern was also unhappy with how SiriusXM is “leaning heavily” on fellow host Andy Cohen, who curates two channels on the station.
In 2019, Stern previously claimed he was prepared to quit radio, stating to co-host Robin Quivers, “When I get out of radio. I’m getting out man. I’m pretty sure I’m almost out the door. I’m getting out anyway because I realise that radio is affecting my health. When I’m home on the weekends I’m fine. And then when I come here all kinds of shit happens.”
Despite saying “I’m done” and “two years and I’m out of here,” Stern later denied having any plans to retire and reminded listeners not to take his words seriously at all times.
Stern is yet to comment on reports that he may leave SiriusXM once his contracts expires.
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