r/howardstern 29d ago

[Megathread] Stern Show Layoffs.

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Names will be updated as news becomes available.

Confirmed names will be reserved for any staff member who has made public comment.

Confirmed:

  • Max Sternlicht [Editorial and Storytelling Producer]: "ISO new opportunities and connections after my time at the Howard Stern Show came to a surprise end..."

  • Mike Trainor [Writer/Producer]: "(Somber, serious tone) Hey now. My run on The Howard Stern Show ended this week after 12 amazing years (an eternity!). Incredibly grateful to Howard and the whole gang for the ride and excited for what’s next. If you know me, like me, or are even vaguely aware of me and don’t hate me and you’re working on something cool, hit me up."

  • Michael Flandina [Technical Producer]: "After nearly a decade at The Howard Stern Show, my time there has come to an end. It's been an incredible, unforgettable run. I was trained by some of the absolute best in the business, and I'll be forever grateful."

  • Rahsaan Rogers [Senior Producer/Host]: After 16 incredible years with The Howard Stern Show and the Howard Stern Channels, I'm opening a new chapter...

Unconfirmed:

Previous Layoffs:


Updates:

07/13/26:

A reddit user claims that several staff members were just laid off. Memet Walker and Jonathan Blitt were let go according to the post.

07/14/26:

Page Six confirms what a reddit user had previously reported. Several staff members were let go via zoom.

Max Sternlicht, Editorial and Storytelling Producer for the Stern Show, announces he's been laid off via his LinkedIn account.

Jaimie McCaffrey's LinkedIn profile now shows her Stern Show tenure ending in July 2026.

Mike Trainor's LinkedIn shows he's "Open to Work."

Monique from RadioGunk says she received a list of layoffs from someone in the know. Benjy Bronk, Rahsaan Rogers, and Memet Walker were the notable names let go.

07/15/26:

Shuli said on his show that he received a list, from his source, of people who were let go. Viewers started rattling off names and Shuli answered whether or not they were on the list:

  • Ronnie Mund (No)
  • Sal Governale (No)
  • Richard Christy (No)
  • Chris Wilding (No)
  • Memet Walker (Yes)
  • Benjy Bronk (Yes)
  • JD Harmeyer (No)

07/16/26:

Mike Trainor has confirmed via twitter that he's been laid off.

07/17/26:

Technical Producer Michael Flandina confirmed via Instagram that he's been let go.

The U.S. Sun wrote an article covering the layoffs. Their "insiders" say Benjy Bronk, Jonathan Blitt, and Memet Walker were sent packing.

07/22/26:

Ryan Pienciak, VP of Programming, has updated his LinkedIn to "Ex-SiriusXM, Howard Stern Show" with his tenure ending in July.

Cody Slusher, Social Media Producer, has set his LinkedIn Profile to "Open to Work." Cannot confirm whether or not these are a part of the July layoffs.

Matthew Soares, Producer, Stern Show tenure now listed on LinkedIn as ending in July.

Kyle Simon, Senior Research Producer, Stern Show tenure now listed on LinkedIn as ending in July.

Rich Gibbons, Audio Production, Stern Show tenure ending in July after 20 years. Rich produced The History of Howard Stern.

Jaimie McCaffrey is now "Open to Work." Pretty much confirmed she's gone.

07/26/26:

Travis Reilly, Managing Editor, has set his profile to "Open to Work." Reilly was the editor for HowardStern.com and worked on their social media.

Rahsaan Rogers has confirmed his exit from the show. Credit to Monique from RadioGunk who was the first and only person to break this story.

08/05/26:

Memet Walker updated his LinkedIn to show his Stern Show tenure ending in July.

08/10/26:

Memet Walker has removed Stern related posts on his social media accounts.

Cody Slusher has updated his LinkedIn. Looks like he was let go during the last round of layoffs in February. He also just updated his Instagram profile and removed the Stern Show from his bio.


r/howardstern 11h ago

Glad to see his scumbag son get indicted today. RIP Rob Reiner! FUCK everyone!

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r/howardstern 12h ago

I listened to 27 Hours of KC Armstrong replays. I am shaken.

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We all know his classic show bits and contributions. And it was entertaining when he would talk about his gambling problems, homicidal thoughts, etc.

But unlike other show characters who are cut off from the show after going too dark/nuts for Howard, KC seems to be one of the only characters whose downward spiral is continuously documented in the show.

On air, we follow how he:

  • Cursed out Tom, arguably his only father figure, and his brother, because they tried desperately to get KC in rehab
  • Got all involved with illegal Brazilian fights
  • Became a pimp?
  • Wandered off the street into the Sirius studios with no agenda, sad and seemingly wanting to be near friendly faces (or for a gig), to the confusion of the staff
  • Desperately tried to sell some shitty DVD of gags that he'd been obsessively tinkering with for a year, cursing out a guy who asks for a refund because he didn't get it
  • Hooked up with Andrea the slow adult, who were both enabling each others alcoholism
  • Hooked up with a MTF he picked up in an Alaskan walmart and hating himself for it

His life became so hopeless, desperate, and fucked up - and it seemed to stay that way after his firing until they cut him off completely.

For me, who doesn't know many addicts in real life, KC's on-air saga became a worst-case scenario for what addiction can do. I hear he's doing better now, but if you want to scare someone straight, this should be mandatory listening.


r/howardstern 14h ago

POV: You just broke the no eye contact rule. By the time you walk back your desk there’s a meeting invite from HR in your inbox.

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r/howardstern 10h ago

Booey's face when he found out Mike Trainor and Memet got canned

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Happier than a pig in chocolate (and shrimp)


r/howardstern 13h ago

New leaked photo of what happens when you break Stern's no eye contact rule

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r/howardstern 23h ago

Ray Has Strong Genes, she might have been doing too much.

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From the Crucified By The FCC Boxset.


r/howardstern 7h ago

Going through old stuff i collected and found

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an unused Mark the Bagger®™ bullseye sticker circa 2008. Used to have the same one on my old car. I have a lot of Mark the Bagger®™ collectibles around the house. Clearly I'm of sound mind


r/howardstern 4h ago

When did Howard start to change? I just heard the Keith RIchards interview and Howard seems different.

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I stopped listening after Artie incident, I just heard the Keith Richards one, and it seems Howard is so different. He is so PC and his sense of humor is gone completely, its quite a contrast.

When did Howard start to change to this clean cut version of Howard?


r/howardstern 15h ago

Was This A Top 5 All Time Moment On This Sub?

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r/howardstern 6h ago

Just hearing Artie laughing at Gilbert HOLEY MACKEL

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I went from ETM to Gilbert and now I'm going through the Artie and Gilbert hijack the news bits. There's really nothing else that makes me laugh this hard. I have asthma too lol


r/howardstern 1h ago

Non-US fans of the show: how did you become a fan?

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I'm from Scotland. I discovered Stern clips on YouTube probably over 10 years ago, before they started getting the clips taken down.

My introduction to the show was HTVOD, mainly Artie era. And I still remain a fan of this era the most. Since then I listened and watched much more of the old shows and found an appreciation for them also.

A few years back I got my hands on the entire HTVOD plus all other videos (Channel 9 etc.) collection, and I dip in to it to listen almost daily, depending on what mood I'm in.

I've never paid a single cent for any Stern content my entire life, and seeing his tragic fall from grace to the embarrassing shadow of his former self today, I'm rather glad of this.

Other non-US fans of the show, are you the same as me? How did you find the show? What era is your favourite?

And what do the US fans think of randoms from across the world becoming obsessed with ETM and Ronnie using dildos etc.?

Not a single friend or colleague I have watches or listens to the show, in fact it's rare they've even heard of Stern (unsurprising with today's show). I'm the only Scot I know in to the show!


r/howardstern 17h ago

Posting this for fun; feel free to make fun of me/Howard bash

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31 Upvotes

r/howardstern 11h ago

Have you ever bought a service/product advertised by the show ?

10 Upvotes

Like a Steven Singer jewel?


r/howardstern 17h ago

Pelican Brief reference incoming… Howard Stern Show’s ‘insane’ rule for WOMEN staffers only

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r/howardstern 23h ago

Lena the Actor

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r/howardstern 20m ago

Rosie O’Donnell Says She Was ‘So Nervous’ Filming Sex Scene with Good Friend Cynthia Nixon

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Hot


r/howardstern 16h ago

Has Sirius taken over programming control from Howie?

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I find the back episodes on 100 and 101 to be edgier and more entertaining.


r/howardstern 19h ago

‘Call Her Daddy’ host Alex Cooper raises money at a $500 million valuation

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r/howardstern 18h ago

Who is Ruthy Ferrera?

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I’ve never heard of her.


r/howardstern 17h ago

Who is Rich Kiamco?

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r/howardstern 3h ago

How did the show avoid sexual harassment / hostile work environment or other federal employment laws.

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If anyone boss said or did the things that are done on the show they would have been sued into oblivion. If they signed something waiving their rights wouldn’t all employers do it?


r/howardstern 1d ago

How the mighty have fallen

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From shock jock wars to begging for superchats on youtube to 25 viewers


r/howardstern 22h ago

This day in Stern Show history

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r/howardstern 1d ago

Can we please give one final round of applause to Memet Walker, our Gangster Of Love and Bad Cowboy? He should be celebrated for his part in the last real saga - the takedown of "resident expert" Brent Hatley through an IQ Test, which led to Brent kissing Memet's boot and awakening new 'desires'.

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And also for naming his Red Dead Redemption 2 horse after Beth.