Howard Stern Swan song?

[Walter Graff]

On today's show, Howard took a call from someone who asked if Howard planned on re-signing his contract with Sirius when it ends in two years. Howard explained he was pleased to do the best radio of his life, but thought he would be done at the contract's conclusion: "This is my swan song." Howard added that he looked forward to just spending his days with Beth and believed she felt the same way.
Gary came in to ask if Howard was being real, and Howard confirmed he was: "I feel strongly about it. If I could work out a deal with Sirius where I work on my own terms, I'd think about it." Howard said he'd recently received a lot of other offers, but they don't interest him: "If I wasn't with this group, I'm done. If this is done, I'm done."

 

[music_man]

Howard knows if he says he'd be happy to re-sign he won't get the best deal, if he acts as if he is leaving Mel will have to pony up to keep him. That's not to say he won't leave and spend his time with Beth, who wouldn't want to spend more time with her? He has to keep the illusion that he won't just sign any deal thrown in front of him. He sees all of the cuts going on and doesn't want to possibly give up any of his staff.

Besides - a lot can happen in 2 years to change his mind, who knows Sirius might not be around in 2 years.

 

[Caveman]

For the last 10+ years Howard always said he is leaving when his contract is up...it's old already.

I just wish he'd put a lil effort into his show instead of just blabbering about Artie's extreme loser behavior for 4 hours. How about some bits for a change? Must be grueling working 4 days/week with 10 weeks of vacation....waaaa, I'm going to retire in 2 years.