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Howard Stern has built a reputation for getting celebrities to share secrets they often regret revealing. From shocking confessions to deeply personal admissions,The Howard Stern Showis known for getting stars to drop their guard in ways that other interviewers can’t quite pull off. The reason for this is the way Stern creates an environment where guests feel safe and comfortable enough to open up.
While other talk shows might feature awkward answers, Stern’s style goes deeper, with a subtle but powerful approach that keeps stars coming back for more.
What makes Howard Stern a better celebrity interviewer than Joe Rogan?
While many interviewers struggle to get past rehearsed answers,Howard Sterncreates an environment that feels so natural that stars forget they are on air. This is why he has managed to get people like Donald Trump to talk about his prenup and Matt Lauer to admit a surprising crush. On the same subject, in a 2013 interview with Katie Couric on her talk showKatie, Stern talked about why so many stars reveal personal details on his show.
At first, he pretended not to know by adding,“I don’t know exactly the reason for that.”But then, he explained that the way his show is set up makes a big difference. Since his interviews happen in a quiet studio without a live audience, it feels more like a private conversation. He added:
Part of me thinks it’s because we’re on the radio. You know, when you talk on a show like this, I think that this intimidates people. You’re reminded that there’s an audience. And in radio, it’s just the two of us, and we’re sitting around.
Another reason why Stern gets stars to open up is that his interviews are long and uninterrupted. Since moving to SiriusXM, he no longer has to stop for commercials, which allows guests to relax and get lost in the conversation. He said:
Now on satellite radio. I don’t have to break for a commercial. I can sit there and talk with you, and we can kinda slip into this sort of hypnotic kind of experience. Where we really think we’re alone.
But it’s not just the format of his show that makes him great. He has a deep curiosity about people, which makes his interviews feel real. Unlike many interviewers who just go through a list of questions, he listens carefully and reacts naturally, which encourages his guests to share more. Because of this, Stern has been able to get some of the most surprising celebrity confessions ever.
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On the other hand,Joe Rogan’s podcast is also popular, but his style is very different. His interviews are long and feel like casual conversations, where guests talk about many different topics. While this works for his audience, it does not have the same effect as Stern’s approach, which makes people open up and say things they normally wouldn’t.
Jerry Seinfeld apologized to Howard Stern over podcast remarks
Jerry Seinfeld apologized to Howard Stern after making comments about him during an appearance on theFly on the Wallpodcast viaYahoo!He wanted to make sure his words weren’t misunderstood after his remarks sparked some attention. In the conversation with Dana Carvey and David Spade on the podcast, Seinfeld talked about the rise of comedy podcasts.
He then praised Stern for being a pioneer in the comedy interview space, saying,“Howard Stern invented this, right?”But then his comments took a turn when he said,“But we’re better than him now.”He also added,“Howard is interesting. Howard is a great interviewer, but comedy chops, I mean, can we speak candidly?”
Seinfeld continued to praiseFly on the Walland the chemistry between Carvey and Spade, calling their show“the best one on the air”and saying it was smooth to listen to. However, he later realized that his choice of words might have been taken the wrong way viaEntertainment Weekly.
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Howard Stern’s team has not responded to Seinfeld’s apology yet. However, Seinfeld’s words show how much he values his friendship with Stern and his respect for Stern’s place in comedy.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
