Howard Stern Shifts to Weekly SiriusXM Show, Launches HBO Max Series

Howard Stern is transitioning his long-running radio program to a once-weekly schedule on SiriusXM while simultaneously launching a television adaptation of the show on HBO Max. The new format begins with a live broadcast on Monday, September 14, 2026, followed by the premiere of the HBO Max series on Thursday, September 17, 2026.

The move marks a significant shift for the broadcaster, who has been gradually reducing his workload for more than a decade. Stern, who turns 73 in January 2027, has signed a new three-year contract with SiriusXM that runs through 2028. The agreement comes after a period of speculation about his future, which Stern himself fueled with a prank suggesting another host would take over his channel.

Under the new arrangement, Stern will host a live show on SiriusXM's Howard 100 channel every Monday. The following Thursday, HBO Max will release a condensed version of that broadcast, edited down to either a 60- or 90-minute episode. The streaming service will also provide periodic extras with each episode. This partnership brings Stern's show to a worldwide streaming audience for the first time.

"For years, my SiriusXM show has offered only brief video peeks....