Howard Stern’s SiriusXM Channel 101 Discontinued Amidst Content Shifts

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Howard Stern's SiriusXM Channel 101 Discontinued Amidst Content Shifts

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SiriusXM has officially removed Howard 101, one of Howard Stern’s dedicated channels, from its programming lineup effective September 1, 2026. Howard 101 primarily featured archived content, specials, and “The Howard Stern Wrap-Up Show.” In its place, Andy Cohen’s “Radio Andy” has moved from channel 102 to channel 101, while Howard Stern’s primary channel, Howard 100, will remain available on its current channel.

This change follows Stern’s renewal of his SiriusXM contract for an additional three years in December 2025, an agreement he stated would provide him with “more free time” while continuing his radio presence. As part of these shifts, Stern’s program is reportedly reducing its live shows to one per week, airing on Mondays starting September 14, 2026. This new schedule is believed to accommodate a reported deal with HBO Max, which will transform his weekly SiriusXM broadcast into a condensed 60 to 90-minute streaming series. The HBO Max series is expected to premiere on Thursdays, beginning September 17, 2026, and will feature highlights from his radio show, including celebrity interviews and memorable moments.

The consolidation of Stern’s SiriusXM presence also comes amid reports of staffing reductions for “The Howard Stern Show,” with approximately 50 employees affected across two rounds of layoffs in 2026, many of whom worked on Howard 101. Stern, who joined SiriusXM in 2006, has gradually scaled back his workload over the past decade, transitioning from his earlier shock-jock persona to a more interview-focused format.

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