Howard Stern's Prank Goes Viral: The Hunt for the Mole Begins!
Howard Stern's Empire Under Siege: The Mole Hunt Heats Up
The King of All Media is on a mission to uncover a traitor within his own ranks, and it's getting uglier by the minute. Radio legend Howard Stern has launched a mole hunt among his 95-strong staff after leaks about his contract talks sparked panic and finger-pointing among his team.
The drama unfolded on Monday when listeners tuned in to his Howard 100 channel only to hear Andy Cohen, SiriusXM's popular personality, announcing a supposed rebrand to Andy 100. The stunt had fans convinced Stern had been axed, with Cohen even admitting he could never "fill his void." But the real twist came when Stern stormed on-air 20 minutes later, thanking Cohen for the prank while stoking fresh speculation about his contract renewal.
Behind the laughs, tensions are boiling. Executive producer Gary Dell'Abate warned that a staff mole was leaking private details, including chatter from a Manhattan team-building party at Spin ping-pong bar. Staffers are now pointing fingers at each other, and it's getting nasty. "It's like a game of musical chairs," said one insider. "Everyone is wondering who will be next."
Enter Memet Walker, a former U.S. Air Force airman trained in interrogation tactics. Walker has been handed the task of sniffing out the mole, but he's denying accusations from colleagues that he's the traitor himself. Walker began working for The Howard Stern Show back in 2015 and has built a reputation as a straight-shooter.
But what's really going on behind closed doors? Sources close to the situation reveal that tensions have been simmering for months. "Howard is furious," said one insider. "He feels like his team is disloyal, and he's not sure who to trust." The drama reached a boiling point last week when Stern delayed his return from summer vacation, fueling rumors that he'd been let go from SiriusXM.
But in a surprise twist, Stern addressed the chatter head-on during the opening of The Howard Stern Show. "I was just getting so f*g annoyed with everyone writing me, asking me if I was okay because I'd been fired," he admitted. "None of it is true, zero truth." He revealed that his absence was due to illness, not stalled contract negotiations.
Despite the speculation, Stern made it clear that he remains content: "I am very happy at Sirius." But don't be fooled – the mole hunt is far from over. Stern joined SiriusXM in 2006 and quickly became one of the highest-paid figures in broadcasting, transforming the company's fortunes. He's built a powerhouse lineup of talent, including Trevor Noah, Andy Cohen, Kevin Hart, Stephen A. Smith, and hit podcasts such as Call Her Daddy, SmartLess, and Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.
Long before satellite radio, Stern carved out his reputation as the self-proclaimed "King of All Media" during a 20-year run at WXRK in New York. At its peak, The Howard Stern Show aired in 60 markets nationwide and attracted more than 20 million listeners. His unfiltered on-air antics – from marching strippers through the studio to coaxing the Dixie Chicks into candid confessions about their sex lives – cemented his notoriety.
The question on everyone's mind: who will be next? Will Stern find the mole before it's too late, or will he leave SiriusXM for good? One thing's for sure – this drama is far from over.
