It's been fun to listen too, but it got me thinking about how amazing his show is right now. Howard's program has always been great listening, but his last few years on Sirius I think have been his best yet. I never was a huge Jackie fan, and I think Artie is a heck of a lot more funny and interesting. Even when he can't show up, he makes for great backstage drama. Howard's cast of supporting characters and wackpackers is great as ever and the technical values have never been better.
But Howard himself seems better, more relaxed, more in control. Free of censorship he really is able to just be himself and let the show be what it's supposed to be. While much has been made of how Howard needs an enemy (usually the FCC) to fight against, I actually enjoy the show the most when he can just do what he wants and seems to be having fun.
The first year he was on Sirius the show almost got a little too X-Rated as Howard and the others tested the bounds of what they could do. But now it's settled into just an honestly funny show, that can jump in and out of X-Rated, R-Rated or G-Rated material without any hesitation. It feels like a natural conversation between very witty friends.
Right here, right now, is the place where I want to listen to Howard. Let's hope he decides to continue for many years to come.
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