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Below is a guide to the key arcs, events, and highlights that define the 2009 archive. 1. The Decline and Departure of Artie Lange
By 2009, the "Wack Pack" had gone through a generational shift. The archive highlights the maturation (and devolution) of these characters:
The 2009 archives are not merely recordings; they are an archaeological dig into the psyche of a man who had won the war and was now figuring out how to live in the peacetime of his own empire. Howard Stern Archive 2009
: The Howard 100 News and the show hosted several roasts this year, including the Ronnie Mund Roast and the Ralph Cirella Roast.
Listening to the 2009 archives today feels like visiting a different world. Pre-Censorship:
Rating: 4.5/5 stars.
: The year was packed with classic "office" drama, including Sal’s relentless mockery of Gary’s "pitch" at the Mets game and Gary's overall management of the staff.
Cons:
No archive search for "Howard Stern 2009" is complete without acknowledging the elephant in the room: Artie Lange. The first half of 2009 features some of the funniest, most manic Artie moments ever recorded. Conversely, the latter half contains the ominous silences and tension that led to his infamous suicide attempt later that year. Archival recordings from May and June 2009 are particularly sought after because they capture the raw, unedited implosion of a comedy genius in real-time. Throwback to 2009
The year featured high-profile interviews and musical performances, including:
The Howard Stern Archive 2009: A Landmark Year in Radio History