Howard Stern’s SiriusXM archive channel, Howard 101, is leaving the satellite radio lineup, marking a significant change to the broadcaster’s long-running presence on the platform.
According to SiriusXM’s updated channel lineup, the change takes effect on September 1, with Andy Cohen’s Radio Andy moving from Channel 102 to Channel 101.
Stern’s primary channel, Howard 100, will remain on Channel 100.
The development means that Howard 101, which has been closely associated with Stern’s archive programming and older content, will no longer occupy its place in the SiriusXM lineup.
The change comes months after reports of significant layoffs connected to Stern’s operation and has renewed discussion about the future and scale of his SiriusXM programming.
Howard 101 Leaves the SiriusXM Lineup
SiriusXM confirmed the channel changes in an update to its programming lineup.
The company stated that Radio Andy would move to Channel 101 while Howard 101 would leave the lineup.
Radio Andy is the 24-hour pop culture channel curated and hosted by Bravo executive and television personality Andy Cohen.
While Cohen’s move to Channel 101 has prompted headlines suggesting that he is replacing Stern, the official lineup change is more specific.
Howard Stern is not leaving Channel 100.
His main SiriusXM channel remains in place, while Howard 101 is being removed from the satellite radio lineup.
The change represents the end of a long-running second channel dedicated to Stern-related programming and archived material.
Howard 100 Will Remain on the Air
Stern’s flagship SiriusXM channel, Howard 100, continues to be part of the company’s lineup.
The channel has traditionally served as the main home for new programming connected to The Howard Stern Show, while Howard 101 became known for additional material and archive content from Stern’s extensive broadcasting career.
Stern, who has spent decades as one of American radio’s most influential and controversial personalities, made the transition from terrestrial radio to satellite broadcasting in 2006.
His arrival was a landmark moment for Sirius Satellite Radio and helped establish his programming as one of the company’s biggest attractions.
For years, the Howard 100 and Howard 101 channels operated as a pair central to Stern’s presence on the platform.
That arrangement is now changing.
Reports of Major Staff Layoffs Preceded the Channel Change
The end of Howard 101 follows reports that Stern’s operation underwent substantial staff reductions earlier this year.
Reports indicated that roughly 50 employees were laid off through two rounds of cuts, with some of those staff members reportedly connected to Howard 101.
Stern’s programming team has undergone changes in recent months, adding to speculation about the future structure of his radio operation.
However, staffing figures and claims about internal decisions should be treated cautiously unless independently confirmed through official company statements or public employment records.
The confirmed programming development is that Howard 101 is leaving the SiriusXM lineup and Radio Andy is moving into Channel 101.
Reports Suggested Stern Had Been Considering a Scaled-Back Operation
Prior reporting cited unnamed sources who claimed Stern had been considering scaling back parts of his SiriusXM operation.
One source told The U.S. Sun that Stern had reportedly struggled with the possibility of ending the archive channel.
According to the report, the source claimed that Stern wanted greater control over how his long-running broadcasting career would eventually conclude.
The comments have not been independently confirmed by Stern or SiriusXM.
Because they are based on an unnamed source, they should be understood as reported claims rather than established facts.
The official lineup update, however, now confirms that Howard 101 will no longer remain in its current form on the SiriusXM channel list.
Howard Stern Recently Renewed His SiriusXM Deal
Despite speculation surrounding his future with the company, Stern recently reached a new agreement with SiriusXM.
The broadcaster announced that he had found a way to continue his relationship with the network while having more personal time.
“I am happy to announce that I have figured out a way to have it all,” Stern previously told listeners. “More free time and continuing to be on the radio.”
The renewal ended speculation that Stern might immediately leave SiriusXM.
His continuing agreement means his flagship Howard 100 channel remains part of the service.
However, the removal of Howard 101 signals a major restructuring of how Stern’s programming is represented across SiriusXM’s channel lineup.
Andy Cohen’s Radio Andy Takes Over Channel 101
Beginning September 1, listeners looking for Radio Andy will find the channel on its new home at Channel 101.
The channel features pop culture, entertainment and celebrity-focused programming associated with Cohen and the Bravo universe.
The move also has an unusual connection to a previous on-air prank involving Stern and Cohen.
In 2025, Cohen appeared on SiriusXM during a period when listeners expected Stern to return from a break.
During the broadcast, Cohen appeared to announce that Stern was leaving the company and suggested that the channel would be transformed.
The stunt led to widespread speculation and media reports that Stern had departed SiriusXM.
Stern later returned and confirmed that the apparent announcement had been part of an elaborate prank.
Now, however, Cohen’s channel is genuinely moving to the Channel 101 position.
What Happens to Howard Stern’s Archive Content?
The departure of Howard 101 raises questions about the future availability and organisation of Stern’s extensive archive.
Howard 101 had served as a major destination for older Stern content and additional programming connected to his decades-long broadcasting career.
SiriusXM has confirmed the lineup change, but listeners should consult the company’s official programming guides for details about how specific archive material may be made available following the transition.
The removal of a dedicated archive channel does not automatically mean that every piece of Stern’s older content will disappear from SiriusXM.
However, the precise future arrangement for archive programming should not be assumed without an official announcement.
Reports Claim Stern Could End His Show in 2028
Some media reports have also suggested that Stern could ultimately end The Howard Stern Show when his current SiriusXM contract expires in 2028.
That timeline has been attributed to reported sources and should not be presented as a confirmed retirement announcement unless Stern or SiriusXM officially confirms it.
At present, Stern remains associated with SiriusXM, and Howard 100 continues as his primary channel on the platform.
The more immediate and confirmed development is the September 1 programming change.
A Major Shift for Howard Stern’s SiriusXM Presence
Howard Stern’s move to satellite radio was one of the biggest transformations in modern American broadcasting.
After leaving terrestrial radio, he became a defining personality for Sirius and later SiriusXM.
For many listeners, Howard 100 and Howard 101 became inseparable parts of Stern’s presence on the service.
That two-channel era is now coming to an end.
Howard 100 will continue on Channel 100, while Howard 101 will leave the lineup and Radio Andy will take over the Channel 101 position.
The change arrives during a period of reported restructuring within Stern’s broader radio operation and renewed speculation about the future of his long-running career.
But the facts currently confirmed by SiriusXM are straightforward:
- Howard 100 remains on Channel 100
- Howard 101 is leaving the lineup
- Radio Andy moves from Channel 102 to Channel 101
- The changes take effect September 1
Whether the removal of Howard 101 represents the beginning of a broader long-term transition for Stern’s SiriusXM operation remains to be seen.
For now, the satellite radio legend remains on SiriusXM — but with one fewer dedicated channel carrying his name.
