sirius.com has a place to sign up to be alerted when Howard starts streaming. I assume they mean streaming on the net!

"Want to get updated as soon as Howard starts streaming? Sign up here."

http://www.sirius.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Sirius/Page&c=FlexContent&cid=1130574541451

This is good news! Hopefully they will see there is a huge demand for it and get this up ASAP!

They really should.

I just set up two people without Sirius to FREELY stream my personal stream of it. If they don't do it, I'll do it my damn self. AND I'll fuck them back in the process.

That's what these fuckers get.

I can't believe it. SIX commercials per hour!?

Fucking chutzpeh.

I think that they mean 6 commercials, not 6 breaks. I think they are planning one break per hours, with 6 30-60 second spots?

or do they really mean 6 breaks?

I think that they mean 6 commercials, not 6 breaks. I think they are planning one break per hours, with 6 30-60 second spots?

or do they really mean 6 breaks?

6 minutes per hour.

That's still stupid.

If they reeeally needed a break, they could play a song.

But no, they're doing the very thing Stern complained about in Terr. radio. SELLING OUT.

We're paying for this shit. Shouldn't have commercials.

Guarenteed they will increase.

Just like cable tv.

6 minutes per hour.

That's still stupid.

If they reeeally needed a break, they could play a song.

But no, they're doing the very thing Stern complained about in Terr. radio. SELLING OUT.

We're paying for this shit. Shouldn't have commercials.

Guarenteed they will increase.

Just like cable tv.


Cable TV has commercials.....

but I agree it was touted as commercial free....but if I am honest with myself I'd suck it up just to be able to listen.

The MUSIC channels are commercial free. This is how it has ALWAYS been on XM and sirius,

get a grip! I need commercials so i can go do things like get food, or mail something.......it was annoying that I couldnt do anything this morning without missing the show.

there shouldn't be commericials if it is a pay service. Howard used to say that it would be commercial free, until he started amending that stated to read "only a few commercials." Sirius will need the revenue to stay afloat, especially when they lose subscribers due to the poor reception...unless he gets streamed. EVen still, I am pissed that I missed the first show because there is no streaming. The more I miss before they stream the less chance that I will resubscribe.

there shouldn't be commericials if it is a pay service. Howard used to say that it would be commercial free, until he started amending that stated to read "only a few commercials." Sirius will need the revenue to stay afloat, especially when they lose subscribers due to the poor reception...unless he gets streamed. EVen still, I am pissed that I missed the first show because there is no streaming. The more I miss before they stream the less chance that I will resubscribe.

Then since I pay for all my tv channels 2-140 (reg networks) I GUESS THEY CANT HAVE COMMERCIALS EITHER?

listen to yourself man.

The music channels are what sirius and xm are really providing,

I really think everyone except you and a few KNEW there was going to be commercials...

get a grip! I need commercials so i can go do things like get food, or mail something.......it was annoying that I couldnt do anything this morning without missing the show.

I agree. It was a blessing when they stepped away before the Press Conference so I could take a piss that I'd been holding for over an hour.

Then since I pay for all my tv channels 2-140 (reg networks) I GUESS THEY CANT HAVE COMMERCIALS EITHER?

listen to yourself man.

The music channels are what sirius and xm are really providing,

I really think everyone except you and a few KNEW there was going to be commercials...

I don't mind if they have commercials, and I knew they would even when Howard claimed that they wouldn't. I just don't like how it is described as commerical free. I have no problem with commericals, as long as the revenue they generate enables Sirius to offer, better reception, better equipment, better sound quality as well as be able to further their great programing. Revenue is necessary for success and commericals are revenue. Also, when I watch cable I don't watch commericals because I watch in Demand. I have a Tivo for the rest of tv. I quite like some commericals.

I don't mind if they have commercials, and I knew they would even when Howard claimed that they wouldn't. I just don't like how it is described as commerical free. I have no problem with commericals, as long as the revenue they generate enables Sirius to offer, better reception, better equipment, better sound quality as well as be able to further their great programing. Revenue is necessary for success and commericals are revenue. Also, when I watch cable I don't watch commericals because I watch in Demand. I have a Tivo for the rest of tv. I quite like some commericals.

yeah, I actually have a DVR too, and skip right through the commercials.........

Wait till the REAL S50 portable comes out. Then we will be ALL set.

I can't even watch tv without a tivo, not so much for the commericals, but more for the waiting for the show to come out of commericals if you know what I mean

That's right - Howard will be streamed on the internet soon. :rolleyes:

He should be if he plans on retaining his fan base that can't get reception.

Actually Howard himself said again during his press conference today that he believes that the show will be streamed. So this coincides with what the website is showing.

Now if only work will allow streaming.

I hope they start streaming too. I feel bad for my two younger brothers. They both have Sirius subscriptions and have different types of players/receivers. They both called me up today (bitching). "We can't get any reception in this friggin office!" "When is he going to be streamed over the internet?" "I can't believe we missed the first day." Apparently they tried everything. I'm going to bring my set-up in tomorrow and maybe see if I can do anything for them. Problem is, they are in a very industrial-type area (warehouses/bridges/large smoke stacks/buildings w/no windows on 2 sides of them).
Oh well, hope streaming starts soon......

sirius.com has a place to sign up to be alerted when Howard starts streaming. I assume they mean streaming on the net!

"Want to get updated as soon as Howard starts streaming? Sign up here."

http://www.sirius.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Sirius/Page&c=FlexContent&cid=1130574541451


Very encouraging!!!

:7jump:

Howard 100 News reported that they will stream the show but it is not anytime soon.

Stream it yourselves folks.

www.winamp.com

But, I think the reason they don't want to stream is that people will hack the stream. If its not online at all, there's nothing to hack.

Does XM have everything available in their stream?

I am so god damn sick of the idiots who don't understand what is supposed to be commercial free and what isn't.

ONLY THE MUSIC IS COMMERCIAL FREE JACKASSES.

So, all of your bitching, moaning and lame indignation is stupid. You need to get over yourselves. Howard is not selling out and neither is Sirius. There is a cost to doing business and there is a need to make money. This isn't a business model built to break even, there are stock holders that need to be served as well as the listeners and in some cases, they are one in the same.

In order to be a viable company, in order to surpass XM, in order to grow and offer other services and content, a certain amount of advertising is necessary.

WAKE UP AND GROW UP. God dammit.

ONLY THE MUSIC IS COMMERCIAL FREE JACKASSES.


Exactly. If you listen to the Ads for Sirius, it says "100% Commercial Free MUSIC". It doesn't say anything about Talk and Entertainment Channels.

Exactly. If you listen to the Ads for Sirius, it says "100% Commercial Free MUSIC". It doesn't say anything about Talk and Entertainment Channels.

I think most people reasonably assumed that since they're paying for the content that there would be no commercials and the advertising doesn't dispel this common assumption. I don't see the "requiring the consumer to read between the lines" as anything but deceptive marketing. If they were really trying to be honest about it they would have advertised "100% commerical free (music only)" or '85% commercial free".

I think the majority of people are paying for radio for the original content and uncensored shows. You can listen to music for free or downloaded and played on your CD player for pennies.

I pay 10.00/month for HBO and get NO commercials. Either reduce the subscription price and have commericals, or don't have any commercials (as was implied by not correcting consumer assumption).

BTW, I'm talking about paid-advertisers. I think Howard and his team need time to go to the bathroom and game plan the segments and eat etc.

I pay 10.00/month for HBO and get NO commercials.
This thread is about streaming, but I was wondering what you pay for each of the other channels that do have commercials.

Yahoo did such a good job on 12/16 - Could they possibly be working on something with Howard which does not conflict with Sirius and OnDemand?

______________________________

Howard's biggest New Zealand Superfan

I think most people reasonably assumed that since they're paying for the content that there would be no commercials and the advertising doesn't dispel this common assumption. I don't see the "requiring the consumer to read between the lines" as anything but deceptive marketing. If they were really trying to be honest about it they would have advertised "100% commerical free (music only)" or '85% commercial free".

I think the majority of people are paying for radio for the original content and uncensored shows. You can listen to music for free or downloaded and played on your CD player for pennies.

I pay 10.00/month for HBO and get NO commercials. Either reduce the subscription price and have commericals, or don't have any commercials (as was implied by not correcting consumer assumption).

BTW, I'm talking about paid-advertisers. I think Howard and his team need time to go to the bathroom and game plan the segments and eat etc.

You're an idiot. Only an idiot would jump to those conclusions and be intellectually dishonest and actively obtuse.

You either have an agenda or you're an idiot, possibly both. There is no reading between the lines needed, both XM and Sirius say commercial free MUSIC, they do not say commercial free content.

You may pay $10 for HBO, this doesn't compare. There are different tiers within cable TV and on those stations that you can't get on free TV, there are commercials. Think of the stations on Sirius as individual stations, ESPN, TNT, Discovery, A&E all have commercials, even though your cable bill covers them, also.

There is no need to "correct consumer assumption", the "consumers" with issues need to go to a remedial reading comprehension course at their local elementary school to understand that "commercial free MUSIC" doesn't encompass every single channel on the service.

I pay 10.00/month for HBO and get NO commercials.


Sure you do. Ever notice in curb your enthusiasm how Larry drives a Ford Escape - Hybrid? It is but a single example of how HBO pays for its unique content. It is a form of advertisement that is paid for, a product placement. Further, every time HBO ADVERTISES on HBO that season x of every stupid fucking show they have is now available on DVD, it is a paid advertisement! A company called GSI MEdia has licensed the right to sell HBO intellectual property online and in stores.

"100% Commercial Free Music" is hardly false advertising or fine print, it is a clear demonstration of your (and of others) ignorance of the obvious!


Stop your bitching and ebay your unit, tool!

get the life time sub!!!!

In most parts of the country people are paying close to $100/month for cable. They are forced to pay for channels they don't want or need. I've never watched any of the shopping channels, religous channels or sports channels. Yet, I part of my cable bill goes to pay their salaries. Plus, on many of the channels I do watch there are plenty of commercials. My cable company doesn't allow me to seperate out the ones I want or don't want, if they did my cable bill would probably be a lot less.

My point being that with Sirius for only 12.95/mo, or less you get a variety of channels. Some have commercials, some don't. Get over it! If you don't want to hear the commercials on Howard's show then set your timer to six minutes and switch over and listen to some music. Problem solved!

Now, trying to bring this thread back on topic...
Did anyone else notice that the online stream was disabled for most of today? Not only for Howard but all of Sirius. Whenever I went to the page, It had a message saying that it wasn't available. I guess too many people were hitting the site today. looks like it's fixed now.

Bring on the streaming now PLEASE!!!

It will add huge value to the
Howard-on-Sirius experience.

I already use the streaming to listen to other Sirius channels at work.

I love The Vault.

:cool:

man, i hope they start streaming REAL soon.

thanks for the heads up for that link on sirius....

thats a great sign to see it. just hope its not gonna take a year or so.

sooooo many people want the streaming ability !!!

Actually Howard himself said again during his press conference today that he believes that the show will be streamed. So this coincides with what the website is showing.

Yeah, I am listening to my recording of today's show. Had meetings that I just couldnt miss. Thought about a Sick Day, but could not pull it off.
But, I just heard Howard answer a question during his press conference about streaming. Said something like "There are discussions currently underway & I think it will be happening".

:D

Does XM have everything available in their stream?

I belive they do. I know they stream the two Stern wanna bees (Opie and Idiot), as well as their comedy channels, etc.

On this morning's show Stern made another comment about streaming. He said Sirius can't decide if it should be streamed through the Sirius website or howardstern.com. Stern said he does not understand what the argument is about, but it should be streaming soon. Also when you call Sirius they have a message for Stern streaming. They refer you to the website to sign up by email for announcements concerning it. So it sounds like it should be happening real soon. :D

I hope it's streamed through Sirius because at my job they block HowardStern.com :(

I hope it's streamed through Sirius because at my job they block HowardStern.com :(
Same here. Blocked for "Adult Content"

I hope it's streamed through Sirius because at my job they block HowardStern.com :(

Send an email to Sirius letting them know this. They're probably not thinking about this in their discussions, and you're not alone. A lot of companies block howardstern.com.

So make sure that Sirius is aware of this. I too agree that they should do it from Sirius.com, not howardstern.com for the same reason.

Maybe you should all get to work instead of worrying about it :D

Another thing I will add is that Howard did say this morning that he doesnt think its a technology issue but its some wierd arguement that is going on within the company about streaming.

I have the Sirius sporters and the boombox at work. The attenna signal during the morning is better than the afternoon. Here in Boca Raton, Florida.

Also, use my Sirius sporter in my car with the FM Mod. and 90.9 is the best reception if your in palm beach florida.....

Sorry to piss you all off, but the childish comments are pointless. Obviously people expected Howard to be online and that there would be no commercials or nobody would have brought either of those issues up. That's the whole point.

Next time, make a real argument instead of just spewing a bunch of self-indulgent attempts to be as funny or witty as Howard.

Send an email to Sirius letting them know this. They're probably not thinking about this in their discussions, and you're not alone. A lot of companies block howardstern.com.

So make sure that Sirius is aware of this. I too agree that they should do it from Sirius.com, not howardstern.com for the same reason.

Or set up a proxy server to get around it. :)

I hope it's streamed through Sirius because at my job they block HowardStern.com :(

Same here. For no real reason.
If I wanted to, I could look at tons of other "inappropriate" sites. But Howard remains a scapegoat.

http://hypebot.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/howard_stern_lr.gif

Same here. For no real reason.
If I wanted to, I could look at tons of other "inappropriate" sites. But Howard remains a scapegoat.

http://hypebot.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/howard_stern_lr.gif


Go to http://www.shadowsurf.com to surf any other website anonymously. Unless your company blocks this site too. Anonymous proxy web sites are all over the place so just find another if they do :) .

Sorry to piss you all off, but the childish comments are pointless. Obviously people expected Howard to be online and that there would be no commercials or nobody would have brought either of those issues up. That's the whole point.

Next time, make a real argument instead of just spewing a bunch of self-indulgent attempts to be as funny or witty as Howard.
They may have expected it, but they weren't promised it by Sirius. I too expected to be able to listen online. When I realized that I couldn't I was disappointed, but it was my own fault for making the assumption. I had the opportunity to check it out for myself online before I subscribed.

They may have expected it, but they weren't promised it by Sirius. I too expected to be able to listen online. When I realized that I couldn't I was disappointed, but it was my own fault for making the assumption. I had the opportunity to check it out for myself online before I subscribed.

Agreed. There is no legal indiscretion here. It may not be the most consumer-friendly marketing in the world, but they didn't do anything illegal.

The online thing was misleading originally though back before Oct. If you took the free trial (and I did), they showed ALL the channels in the online player even though only the 4 they offer now worked. The other channels would play little "sign up to listen to this channel" commercials if you played, thus implying that they'd be available online if you signed up.

They changed this around Nov to eliminate the channels that they would in fact not offer. They also added asterisked (sp?) text to the online player to make it more clear.

This is totally true. Howard's channels would appear in the player, they just did not work, but it said check back in Jan. That implied that they would be online. I was told the same when I signed up in the summer. It is great for them that they pulled it in Nov, if they have no intention of streaming, but that screwed everyone that signed up prior to november that was counting on it.

Go to http://www.shadowsurf.com to surf any other website anonymously. Unless your company blocks this site too. Anonymous proxy web sites are all over the place so just find another if they do :) .

No dice. That's blocked too.

Sigh me up!! I like that idea!!

Go to http://www.shadowsurf.com to surf any other website anonymously. Unless your company blocks this site too. Anonymous proxy web sites are all over the place so just find another if they do :) .

sweet! thank you!

Yea, as soon as we find a new proxy site and use it, they block it. Ugh...

Yea, as soon as we find a new proxy site and use it, they block it. Ugh...

Nice to see your employer trusts it's employees. They could never keep up with all the proxy servers that come online every day, so it's a pretty stupid policy IMO. Anyway...

More suggestions for getting around the IT big-brother:

1) If you have the expertise/equipment, set up a proxy server at your own home. If you have a VPN connection to your home network, you can use that too to connect to your private home network and do whatever you want.
2) If your employer has analog lines, use your computer's built in modem to log onto the Internet via the 56k connection. If you already have broadband, your provider should have dial-up access numbers. Otherwise, you can use free dial-up services.
3) If you can get WiFi coverage from somebody other than your employer, use wireless to get to it. At work, I have about 5 wireless access points available to me to glom off of.
4) If you own a PDA/cell phone combo, most providers have data service options that allow you to connect to the Internet via their private cell phone network. You can then stream content to your device. SlingBox (which is what I use to stream ALL of Sirius' channels anywhere I want), also has a Window Mobile Client. Basically turning your PDA into a portable radio.
5) If you have a notebook computer, you can buy a cell phone modem card for your computer which gives you Internet connectivity via your cell phone provider.
6) Bribe your IT folks :D

Keep in mind if you get caught circumventing their network using *their* computers, most employers have punishments so be careful.

EVERYBODY needs to go to that link and sign up for the update. That will give them an indication of how many people want this. There has certainly been enough chatter on this board about it, but maybe some beancounter at Sirius needs to track how many people respond on the website.

EVERYBODY needs to go to that link and sign up for the update. That will give them an indication of how many people want this. There has certainly been enough chatter on this board about it, but maybe some beancounter at Sirius needs to track how many people respond on the website.

ON one of the news casts they said 1 million people have already signed up at that link........but keep it coming

Ive had xm for almost 3yrs, and for about six months the music channels had commercials but people must have complained. So these services are not commercial free, but as listeners we have a power to unite and stop things which we dont like. So quit bitching about paying for something which could be free, cause it still is>

I sent a letter to Sirius, and here's that they said. It looks like we'll have to wait "a month or two."

==================

Thanks for your recent email regarding Howard Stern. We are thrilled
to
bring you the “King of all Media� and truly believe we now have
something for everyone!

Currently you'll find Howard and his crew on two channels: Channels 100
and 101. We are also actively attempting to find a means to bring you
Howard online! We
are hoping that Howard online will be available in a month or two as
part of our subscribers’ current subscriptions. We’ll email all of
our
subscribers whose email addresses we have on file as soon as listening
to Howard online becomes available to our subscribers. Please watch
our
website for updates, and of course listen to Howard 100 News!

Don’t forget to visit sirius.com/howardstern for all the latest on
Howard Stern on SIRIUS.

Thanks for choosing SIRIUS,

SIRIUS Customer Care

Original Message Follows:
------------------------
First Name: Rohit
Last Name: M.
Email Address: [Deleted]
Subscriber: Yes

Phone Number: 516-XXX-XXXX
Message: To Whom It May Concern,

I was quite dissapointed to learn that online streaming of the Howard
Stern show is not available. It was discussed on Wednesday's show that
it is coming soon. However, I would like to know a rough timeline
(e.g., 1 week, 4 weeks, 1 year, never) as to when this will occur.

Please note that the availability of online streaming of the Howard
Stern show will negatively affect my future subscription to Sirius.

Thank you,
Rohit

Listen for free here

http://www.hearhoward100.com/
http://hearhoward.org

On today's show Howard was talking about people pirating his show already and rebroadcasting it for free via pirated FM stations and online downloads. This is a surprise why??

All the complaints/concerns/letters etc over the last several months should have made Sirius realize that they were just asking to be pirated by not offering the service online or improving coverage. It's not like it hadn't been predicted here (among other places) either.

Forcing the customer to find ways to solve the issues they're complaining about, rather than simply address them, is not a smart business practice. Now they have a new problem to deal with.

Listen for free here



Dude, edit that shit out. You're going to get yourself banned.

You are a cheap piece of shit!

Why bother to just stream it to them, why not go to a store and steal a bunch of Sirius receivers for everyone (actually then you would have to pay for the service)
Instead just go rob a bank or two, then you can get Sirius for free, and you wont have to deal with all those Fuckers that make you pay for food or rent or any of those other necessities.

How are you "fucking back" your boss or everyone else that you're involved with?

I love how thieves now admit to everyone that they are stealing stuff. I cant wait till you are getting it in the ass in prison. Get ready to" toss a salad" leach.

They really should.

I just set up two people without Sirius to FREELY stream my personal stream of it. If they don't do it, I'll do it my damn self. AND I'll fuck them back in the process.

That's what these fuckers get.

I can't believe it. SIX commercials per hour!?

Fucking chutzpeh.

Once Sirius has the proper IT infrastructure to handle the millions of online users that will be connecting to their streaming server...that is when it will be available. Otherwise their servers will crashe within the hour. Just look at what happen with the Howardstern.com and the number of people trying to activate their Sirius device.

I just wonder why Sirius have not had the IT infrastructure ready by Jan.9th so that their current subscriber can listen to the show at work.

anyways, looking forward when they can stream the HSS. ;)

I travel so much I can't take the S50 with me. I now pay for 3 licences. I want streaming...even podcast.

It won't be soon enough. He should have started streaming the minute the show aired. I could only listen until I get to work and then I can't get reception. I'm stuck listening to terrestrial radio that's streaming or Opey & Anthony. No one even comes close to howard and it's depressing not being able to hear the rest of the show that day.I hope he gets with this century and starts streaming, too!!!!!!

People with their un-fucking-realistic expectations and demands.

I want, give me, I demand or I'll....

Christ almighty. Bunch of damn babies.

There is no way to anticipate this kind of response/reaction to Howard, no way to gauge actual demand. Even Howard was unsure of who would follow him. Considering an initial position of no streaming, I see Sirius' change of mind, to embrace streaming, while also seeking to protect their content as a positive, as well as an acceptable business practice.

Why would Sirius invest in an infrastructure for streaming, along with developing a way to only allow subscribers access, BEFORE they knew the audience?

As far as the few commercials they do have, you're not losing anything. Howard has said they need the short break to get their act together and it gives YOU a chance to take a piss, as well.

Get this, you freaks, subscriptions alone will NOT pay for the content on the service, Sirius advertising, infrastructure and employees. Therefore, if you'd like to see additional content and new services/offerings, embrace the god damned commercials and STFU. :rolleyes:

People with their un-fucking-realistic expectations and demands.

I want, give me, I demand or I'll....

Christ almighty. Bunch of damn babies.

There is no way to anticipate this kind of response/reaction to Howard, no way to gauge actual demand. Even Howard was unsure of who would follow him. Considering an initial position of no streaming, I see Sirius' change of mind, to embrace streaming, while also seeking to protect their content as a positive, as well as an acceptable business practice.

Why would Sirius invest in an infrastructure for streaming, along with developing a way to only allow subscribers access, BEFORE they knew the audience?

As far as the few commercials they do have, you're not losing anything. Howard has said they need the short break to get their act together and it gives YOU a chance to take a piss, as well.

Get this, you freaks, subscriptions alone will NOT pay for the content on the service, Sirius advertising, infrastructure and employees. Therefore, if you'd like to see additional content and new services/offerings, embrace the god damned commercials and STFU. :rolleyes:

Nice post!

The only thing I disagree with is your last paragraph, subscriptions will pay for it all, in fact all they needed was an additional million listeners when stern came on in order to pay for his contract, they got about 3 million.

I don't have an issue with the commericals, it is either commercials or a few songs an hour, I would rather see them make some extra $$. Any way you slice it, they aren't going 5 hours with no breaks.

When howard arrived on the Phoenix airwaves, I was an instant fan. I would listen to all 4+ hours of the show every day. Now with sirius I cannot get a signal in my office so I am happily paying for about 35 min a day of each show. Unfortunately the replay is at an inconvenient time. I have wasted more gas driving around at lunch to here the wrap up show, and just pray for steaming soon....

If you're going to listen to Sirius at work from an internet stream, be sure that your company allows it. Many companies forbid internet streams.


I figured I wasn't even going to buy a receiver and just pay the monthly subscription and listen to Howard online (with this scenario I figured the lifetime plan would be perfect). Then I found out that Howard isn't being streamed (including Raw Dog and some of the other non-music channels).

The other hiccup in my plan was that a coworker in the cubicle next to me said that I can't listen to internet radio or any other form of internet stream because it's against company policy. The IT Department doesn't want everybody using company bandwidth for "useless" stuff.

Ended up getting a Starmate Replay and it works great. Don't regret not being able to use my original plan.

start streaming

sal is a cunt

It is very frustrating not to have it online. I am only in my car on the commute for about 40 minutes. I know there is no way I will get any reception in my office so theres no point in wasting money in the boombox for work. That being said, I still find Sirius well worth the money even if Howard was not on. The music selection is fantastic and far exceeded my expectations.

I did buy a home kit a few months back and couldn’t get any reception. However, recently, I started moving the antenna from different windows on our sun porch. Since the satellite moves, I find that once I find the correct window I can get Sirius in clear with no issues. My car has not had any problems as well.

Hopefully they will get it online soon. It kills me every morning to have to leave my car and miss essentially all of the show

The stored mp3s that were on the net @ www.hearhoward.org was taken off now-legal issues. Now I can't listen at work anymore (I have Sirius but no reception in my office). Anyone heard anything more on the status of the streaming plan?

Nice post!

The only thing I disagree with is your last paragraph, subscriptions will pay for it all, in fact all they needed was an additional million listeners when stern came on in order to pay for his contract, they got about 3 million.

I don't have an issue with the commericals, it is either commercials or a few songs an hour, I would rather see them make some extra $$. Any way you slice it, they aren't going 5 hours with no breaks.

Ironlung,

what I meant wasn't whether the subs will pay for Howard, they will, what I was referring to was content on the order of the NBA, NFL and future major additions to content. Additional revenue streams leads to more and better technology for customers.

I'd also like to see Sirius be able to add video to their service and you can't do that breaking even with subs. I'd like to see a real challenge to Directv, Dish and Cable.

You could leave your PnP home, set your own stream up, so only you can listen to it...using Shoutcast server, it can be set to be public or private.
I have no signal at work, so I stream my PnP on channel H101 all day. I pick up Stern at 9am, then the after show, then the news, then an hour of Bubba....
It works well....so look into it...so you listen to crappy radio on the way to work and on the way home, but you dont miss what your paying for....

You can actually follow a path on Sirius that misleads you into thinking you can listen to Howard100/101 online. What a crock of shit! Why don't they just work something out with the guy running hearhoward.org since he obviously has done by himself what Sirius as a company is dragging their feet to do. All he would need is some password protection. You know Howard knows that you cant get any fucking reception unless you hang your antenna outside a window anyway, so he knew everyone in an office building would only be able to listen via online stream. Bottom line is online stream should have been available from day 1.

People with their un-fucking-realistic expectations and demands.

I want, give me, I demand or I'll....

Christ almighty. Bunch of damn babies.

There is no way to anticipate this kind of response/reaction to Howard, no way to gauge actual demand. Even Howard was unsure of who would follow him. Considering an initial position of no streaming, I see Sirius' change of mind, to embrace streaming, while also seeking to protect their content as a positive, as well as an acceptable business practice.

Why would Sirius invest in an infrastructure for streaming, along with developing a way to only allow subscribers access, BEFORE they knew the audience?

As far as the few commercials they do have, you're not losing anything. Howard has said they need the short break to get their act together and it gives YOU a chance to take a piss, as well.

Get this, you freaks, subscriptions alone will NOT pay for the content on the service, Sirius advertising, infrastructure and employees. Therefore, if you'd like to see additional content and new services/offerings, embrace the god damned commercials and STFU. :rolleyes:


HAHA Nice post Belmont. The Phillies still suck btw ;)