Howard Stern Cuts SiriusXM Show to Once a Week, Inks HBO Max Deal for Streaming
New York: Howard Stern is changing his weekly schedule on SiriusXM and expanding his show to HBO Max.
Starting September 14, Stern will host one live SiriusXM show each week instead of the previous two. The live programme will air every Monday.
The change is part of a new arrangement that will also bring Stern’s show to a wider online audience through HBO Max.
One Live Show Every Week
Under the new schedule, Stern will appear live on SiriusXM once a week.
His weekly show will be broadcast on Mondays, giving listeners a regular time to follow the programme.
Stern has been a major name in radio for many years, and his SiriusXM programme has built a large audience. The new schedule reduces the number of live broadcasts but gives the show an additional platform through streaming.
New HBO Max Deal
Stern has also reached an agreement with HBO Max to make his show available online.
The programme will appear on the streaming service as a series of episodes. These episodes will not simply repeat the SiriusXM broadcasts.
Instead, the HBO Max versions will include additional material and content that listeners may not hear during the live radio programme.
First Episode Coming in September
The first HBO Max episode is scheduled to be released on September 17.
After that, new episodes are expected to arrive every Thursday.
This means fans will have two different ways to follow Stern’s programme — the live SiriusXM broadcast on Mondays and the expanded episodes on HBO Max later in the week.
Reaching a Wider Audience
The move to HBO Max could help Stern reach people who do not regularly listen to SiriusXM.
Streaming has become an important part of the entertainment industry, allowing audiences to watch programmes whenever and wherever they want.
By adding extra material to the HBO Max episodes, the new deal also gives Stern an opportunity to present content in a different format from traditional radio.
What Fans Can Expect
Stern’s SiriusXM audience can continue listening to his live show every Monday from September 14.
Meanwhile, HBO Max subscribers will be able to watch the first episode on September 17, followed by new episodes each Thursday.
The new arrangement represents a change in Stern’s broadcasting schedule while also expanding his presence into streaming.
For fans, the main difference is that there will be fewer live SiriusXM shows each week, but the programme will now have additional content available through HBO Max.