Report: Stern 'Can't Stand' Podcaster Alex Cooper

Reports suggest tension between Howard Stern, a veteran SiriusXM radio host, and Alex Cooper, the popular podcaster behind Call Her Daddy. 

According to an report by The US Sun, Stern, 71, reportedly "can't stand" Cooper, 30, who signed a $125 million deal with SiriusXM in 2024 after leaving Spotify. 

The animosity stems from Cooper’s rapid rise to becoming one of SiriusXM’s biggest stars, overshadowing traditional radio personalities like Stern. 

An insider claimed that SiriusXM executives ensure Stern and Cooper do not cross paths in New York due to his intense dislike, driven by her massive online following—1.65 million YouTube subscribers and 5.3 million Instagram followers—and her appeal to a younger audience.

The source highlighted a generational shift, noting that podcasters like Cooper and Joe Rogan are surpassing traditional radio hosts, disrupting Stern’s long-standing dominance in the industry. 

Stern, who began his career in the 1970s and joined SiriusXM in 2005 with a $500 million deal, is reportedly frustrated by this change. Adding to the context, Stern’s SiriusXM contract is set to expire in fall 2025, with speculation that the company may not meet his financial demands, potentially leading to his show’s cancellation. 

However, SiriusXM is reportedly interested in retaining Stern’s show library. No official statements confirm the cancellation.