Howard Stern

[mikew]

Then they approach it wrong. I don't know about Apple, but Spotify isn't the live-streaming platform that SXM is. SXM could benefit more by cutting low-performing stations. Like, sports. I'm not sure many people use SXM for live sports

With 10 million subscribers, there's plenty of diversity in what people are listening to. I drove from PHX to LV last night and listened to the Seattle / Green Bay game in its entirety.

 

[navychop]

AH, but do they cover Curling?

 

[Don in CT]

With 10 million subscribers, there's plenty of diversity in what people are listening to. I drove from PHX to LV last night and listened to the Seattle / Green Bay game in its entirety.

It's better to listen to the games on SXM vs the over the air radio feeds. For the most part they sound better on SXM.

 

[Don in CT]

Back to the topic of Stern. I think they renew him on a year by year basis.

 

[telstar_1]

What's another half bil?

 

[Bruce]

What's another half bil?

Stern does not get that 500 Million, that is for the entire budget of his show, including Salaries for Fred, Robin, Gary, etc, etc.

So, while he is paid well, no where near $100 Million a year.

My guess, since if he is basically doing a podcast from home now, does he really need that big of stake and budget, if he wishes to continue.

He is 70, I am only 57, retired again (5th time), this time, I have no desire to return, sooner or later, have to hang it up.

 

[Don in CT]

Stern complains about working but I think he enjoys it. He's not going anywhere.

 

[DS0816]

Stern complains about working but I think he enjoys it. He's not going anywhere.

He enjoys the money.

 

[Don in CT]

He enjoys the money.

He has railed against the stock options.

 

[Jimbo]

It's better to listen to the games on SXM vs the over the air radio feeds. For the most part they sound better on SXM.

Also, if your traveling, you don't have to Hope to find a channel the game is on when changing areas.

 

[telstar_1]

Stern complains about working but I think he enjoys it. He's not going anywhere.

I've never listened to him on any ongoing basis. He's basically a school nerd who got his revenge behind a microphone

 

[Don in CT]

I've never listened to him on any ongoing basis. He's basically a school nerd who got his revenge behind a microphone

His story goes back to wanting the approval of his father.