Jerry Seinfeld Apologizes for Saying Howard Stern Wasn't Humorous on Podcast

Posted On May 9, 2024 By Abraham Lack с Коментарите са изключени

7:05 PM PT — Jerry’s changing his tune on Howard, and he’s issuing a mea culpa to his old pal. He tells TMZ … “I really feel bad for what I said about my friend Howard Stern in a conversation with David Spade and Dana Carvey, talking about the glut of comedy podcasts.

He adds, “I meant to say he must feel surrounded but I said ‘outflanked’ which sounded terrible and insulting. And of course, none of these little shows are any threat to his giant show. Anyway, it was bad and I’m sorry, Howie. I still love you. Please forgive me.”

Jerry Seinfeld acknowledges Howard Stern is the OG king of sitting around and recording conversations for air — but says he just ain’t all that funny in the age of modern podcasting.

The legendary standup went on David Spade и Dana Carvey‘s podcast, ‘Fly on the Wall,’ and they were talking about how popular pods are these days — especially among comedians … several of whom have huge cult followings.

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

That’s where Jerry chimed in with a little for HS … saying the guy certainly gets credit for inventing and spearheading that model with his radio format back in the day — but noting, he’s been left in the dust by all the competition of today … that’s Jerry’s POV anyway.

He also says Stern doesn’t quite have the comedy chops that a lot of comics do who are into podcasting now — which is why he thinks comedians are putting out a better product.

Jerry says Howard is interesting and a good interviewer — but he doesn’t think what he’s offering these days measures up to pods like ‘FOTW’ … and he even goes so far as to say HS has been “outflanked” by all the talent that’s flooded the radio/podcast space.

It’s a little bit of a spicy hot take from Jerry … and he’s had quite a few of those lately — including slamming the “extreme left” for killing sitcoms and funny television.

Ya gotta wonder what Stern might have to say about all this … dude’s got a platform.

Originally Published — 4:55 PM PT

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