CNB’s Jim Cramer made a rare appearance on the Howard Stern Show today, and he pulled no punches when it came to speaking about the proposed merger of Sirius and XM Satellite Radio. Cramer told Stern that this merger has had more oversight than the Iraq war, that the members of Congress are in the hip pockets of terrestrial radio, that the DOJ has rubber stamped merger after merger, and that the fact that this merger has taken so long is a travesty and an injustice. The CNBC Mad Money host went on to say that he feels the merger will pass by June.

On a side subject, it might be interesting to watch Black N’ Decker today, as Cramer recommended that Artie Lang invest his $78,000 in Super Bowl winnings in the tool making giant.

Position - Long Sirius, Long XM, No Position Black N’ Decker

Eric Lynch, better known to Stern fans as Eric the Midget, is likely having a rough day. His true love, or at least one of his true loves, is no longer a single lady. America Idol winner Katharine McPhee just got hitched to actor Nick Cokas this weekend in Beverly Hills California.

For fans of Howard Stern, the marriage of McPhee will now mean more fodder on the subject of Eric. In 2006 Eric had agreed to a stunt where he would be flown with balloons in exchange for a chance to meet McPhee. The “Fly Me With Balloons” stunt was an on-again-off-again affair as Eric tried to negotiate in a serious manner with Stern and his crew, who simply saw the whole bit as outrageous comedy. Sterns audience was treated to back and forth banter that had many laughing their way through morning drive traffic. The whole episode even spurned what has to be one of the Stern Show’s classic song parodies featuring a Eric sound alike singing “Fly Me With Balloons”.

With the marriage of McPhee, and a new season of American idol, perhaps Eric will be smitten with someone new who can open balloon negotiations once more.

Consider Yourself warned. The song in this video contains explicit language and adult material that may not be suitable for all readers BUT… it is outrageously funny, so go ahead and indulge in watching what frequent Howard Stern Guest Sarah Silverman gave boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel as a funny gift. The video stars Sarah Silverman and Matt Damon and is titled, “I’m Fuc%&*g Matt Damon.”

Silverman and Kimmel are frequent guests and topics on the Howard Stern Show on Sirius Satellite Radio. Check out this buzzworthy video courtesy of the Huffington Post. Thanks PW.

Position - Long Sirius

The ever growing Artie Lange, from the Howard Stern show, stopped by the Late Show last night for what has become his yearly checkup. This time however, he was overshadowed by the featured guest Paris Hilton and was only given one little 6 minute set.

Artie was funny as always and with his plethora of off the wall stories it leaves me wondering why they don’t make this guy the featured guest, he could go on for days. In the end he almost seemed surprised that he was being cut off so early and in a last ditch effort he crowbared in a plug for Sirius Satellite Radio.

If you haven’t already, make sure you swing by the SiriusBuzz forums to throw in your Super Bowl pick, in true Artie Lange fashion, for a chance to win a cool $50.

Like him or hate him, there is little doubt that Howard Stern has a large and dedicated audience, and he wields a huge influence. This past week Stern appeared on the David Letterman Show. Sterns appearances typically create large audiences for the Late Show as they are promoted on Sterns radio show on Sirius, as well as loved by Late Show viewers. This last appearance was no different, and one newly launched company will be forever grateful the Stern is Stern, because he promoted their product on the show. The press release from NodorO is interesting to say the least, and represents classic Howard Stern

PRESS RELEASE

Miami, FL (PRWEB) January 12, 2008 — Howard Stern Discusses Male Genital Odors with David Letterman on the Late Show by Introducing NodorO™. A safe and effective OTC (Over The Counter) medicated cream that removes and prevents Male Genital Odors. Stern appeared on the Late Show last Thursday to promote Sirius Satellite Radio. When discussing his move to Sirius, Stern mentioned how free of a medium it has been, and also how this medium attracts unconventional sponsors such as NodorO™ and he proceeded by handing out a box of NodorO™ to Letterman.

President/CEO of Synerfied Healthcare and NodorO™ creator Dominic Adams recently launched his new product on January 4th, 2008. Adams was amazed when he realized that NodorO™ was being discussed on the Late Show with David Letterman. “It is very much like a dream come true. This is the ultimate promotion scenario imaginable. Let’s recap: Less than a week after the launch, Howard Stern goes on the Late Show with David Letterman, and introduces NodorO™ to the world. Oh, and by the way… He did it on his own. It doesn’t get better than this!” says Adams with excitement.
Adams hopes that NodorO™ will be known around the world as the first and original medicated cream to remove Male Genital Odors (MGO) so that he can help men everywhere. MGO affects men of different ages. It is more likely to occur to men who are not circumcised, due to the moist environment between the foreskin and the glans, which is a favorable ground for development of fungi cells. NodorO™ targets the micro-fungi called tinea corporis. However, MGO can also happen to men who are circumcised.

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We reported yesterday that Howard Stern would be appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman, Monday the 14th but it seems as though plans have since changed. At the time of yesterdays post that was in fact the case but, today on the Stern show, Howard confirmed with his father that he would in fact be taping today and on the show tonight. Howard stated that he “just wants to get it over with.” I have no idea what that means, one could only assume that Howard has plans to stay home and watch Dance War with Beth-O next Monday.

Stern is starting off 2008 with an appearance on David Letterman. Stern, always garners not only big attention on the show, but big ratings as well. Television is embroiled in a writers strike, but Letterman, who produces his show has already come to terms with the Writers Guild, and is the only late night host to have done so.

As other late night shows scramble for guests and material, Letterman is able to attract guests who otherwise would not cross a picket line. This Stern appearance should be a ratings bonanza for Letterman, and at the same time offer Sirius as well as Stern some great exposure.

Position - Long Sirius

He is called the King of All Media, and his radio show is now beginning its third year of a five year deal on Sirius Satellite Radio. Howard Stern, a staple on the Sirius channel line-up has great things planned for 2008. Sterns show at Sirius delivers cutting edge content unrestricted by censorship, and many listeners have heralded the Sirius version of Stern as something they have been yearning for.

Source: SIRIUS Satellite Radio

On January 9, 2006 Howard left his long and dominating reign in terrestrial radio to launch his show on SIRIUS in one of the biggest media events of the century. He was joined by longtime co-hosts Robin Quivers, Fred Norris, Artie Lange, and producer Gary Dell’Abate.

In the 730 days since Howard has been on the air at SIRIUS, the number of SIRIUS subscribers has surged to over 8.3 million.

“Howard Stern revolutionized broadcasting, and at SIRIUS he has redefined radio,” said Scott Greenstein, SIRIUS’ President, Entertainment and Sports. “Howard and his team continue to build the future of radio.”

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If you have not been listening to the History of Howard Stern on Sirius, you are missing radio gold. Whether you are a fan of Stern or not, this series of shows gives you a wonderful perspective on where Stern is coming from, and why he took the path that he has taken to become the King Of All Media. The shows are very well narrated, and include time appropriate music in the background that really sets the tone for the listener. As you listen, and hear the music you find yourself being transported back to that year, and can almost imagine that you were listening to the broadcasts decades ago.

The show takes you from Sterns childhood up through his various jobs, and is a great way to see how the personalities on the show came together. Today’s episode dealt with the DC 101 days of Howard Stern. It was here that Stern was introduced to Robin Quivers, and here that Stern was reunited with Fred Norris. The Stern show in DC quickly vaulted to #1, and was the talk of the town, but that is just the beginning.

Listeners who tune in tomorrow will learn about Sterns move to WNBC in New York, his split with Robbin Quivers, and the beginnings of his battles with Don Imus. You will also learn how Gary Dell’Abate and Jackie The Joke Man joined the Stern show, but it is the Imus racial rant that will have many tuning in.

Imus, canned earlier this year for racial comments about the Rutgers Womens Basketball team, is now back on the air. However, advertisements for tomorrows History Of Howard Stern show promise to blow the lid off of Imus’ latest comments. Tomorrows show will air a rant by the I-Man that people say will make his Rutgers comment look tame by comparison. This is the kind of attention that Imus does not want, as his new broadcast career is barely a month old now.

Do yourself a favor, and tune in to The History Of Howard Stern. It is a treat that you wont want to miss. In fact, I found myself listening to more of Howard 100 than I normally do.

Position - Long Sirius

Sirius announced today that it will broadcast The History of Howard Stern, an unprecedented celebration and rare behind-the-scenes look at the life, career and achievements of Howard Stern.

Narrated by Jim Forbes, the famed voice of VH1’s hit series Behind the Music, The History of Howard Stern features a vast array of rare, never-before heard audio footage from Howard’s personal vault plus exclusive interviews and commentary from Howard, The Stern Show staff, Howard’s friends, family, and former colleagues, as well as the celebrities who have witnessed Stern’s meteoric rise to superstardom firsthand, including a rare interview with legendary late night host, David Letterman. Other entertainers and Howard fans who contributed interviews include Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, Jimmy Kimmel, Joe Walsh, Dee Snider, David Brenner and more.

“It’s a complete retrospective of stuff you’ve never heard - every piece of history of this show,” said Stern. “The History of Howard Stern is an incredible listening experience. It’s the kind of radio that competes with television and that you’d never hear on terrestrial radio.”

It premieres December 17th on Howard’s exclusive SIRIUS channels, at 6:00 am ET on Howard 100 and 6:00 am PT on Howard 101, through December 21st. Act I will debut in five separate original parts, with one installment airing each day that week and replaying continuously all day and night.

In other words…Howard is going on vacation! At least we don’t have to listen to Master Tape Theater.