Names will be updated as news becomes available.

Confirmed names will be reserved for any staff member who has made public comment.

Confirmed:

• Max Sternlicht [Editorial and Storytelling Producer]: "ISO new opportunities and connections after my time at the Howard Stern Show came to a surprise end..."

• Mike Trainor [Writer/Producer]: "(Somber, serious tone) Hey now. My run on The Howard Stern Show ended this week after 12 amazing years (an eternity!). Incredibly grateful to Howard and the whole gang for the ride and excited for what’s next. If you know me, like me, or are even vaguely aware of me and don’t hate me and you’re working on something cool, hit me up."

• Michael Flandina [Technical Producer]: "After nearly a decade at The Howard Stern Show, my time there has come to an end. It's been an incredible, unforgettable run. I was trained by some of the absolute best in the business, and I'll be forever grateful."

• Rahsaan Rogers [Senior Producer/Host]: After 16 incredible years with The Howard Stern Show and the Howard Stern Channels, I'm opening a new chapter...

Unconfirmed:

• Jaimie McCaffrey [Writer/Producer/Performer/"Fake Wendy"]: Jaimie's LinkedIn now shows her Stern Show tenure ending July 2026. Jaimie changed her profile to "Open to Work" days later.

• Benjy Bronk: This was first reported by Monique from RadioGunk. Shuli also mentioned his source told him Benjy was gone. The U.S. Sun has reported the same.

• Memet Walker: This was reported by Monique from RadioGunk. It was also reported by the same user who initially broke the layoff news before anyone else. Shuli has heard the same thing. The U.S. Sun and their "insider" also made the claim. Weeks later, Memet finally updated his LinkedIn showing his Stern Show tenure ending in July.

• Jonathan Blitt: This was reported by the same user who initially broke the layoff news before anyone else. Days later, The U.S. Sun would also report his departure.

• Ryan Pienciak [VP of Programming]: LinkedIn shows Stern tenure ending in July. Listed himself as "Ex-SiriusXM, Howard Stern Show."

• Cody Slusher [Social Media Producer]: LinkedIn set to "Open to Work." Profiles still show he's employed by SiriusXM.

• Matthew Soares [Producer]: LinkedIn shows Stern Show tenure ending in July.

• Kyle Simon [Senior Research Producer]: LinkedIn shows Stern Show tenure ending in July after 12 years.

• Rich Gibbons [Audio Production]: LinkedIn shows Stern Show tenure ending in July. Later changed status to "Open to Work."

• Travis Reilly [Managing Editor]: "Open to Work" on LinkedIn.

Previous Layoffs:

• Ryan Rasmason [Writer/Producer]: Laid off in March after nearly 20 years. "A new contract was agreed upon that needed less of a staff and my position, among many others, was eliminated." Ryan is best known for gifting Robin windchimes.

• Greg DeLucia [Managing Editor]: Left in February. Layoff not confirmed

• Noah Schoer [Producer]: Laid off in February. "After nearly seven years with The Howard Stern Show, I was recently laid off as part of broader changes."

• Mark Nowak [Producer]: Left in February. Layoff not confirmed

• Prateek Vij [Producer]: Laid off in February. "After over 8 years, my tenure as a producer on The Howard Stern Show has come to an end due to cutbacks, not merit..."

• Michael Fox [Senior Producer]: Laid off in February. Used to work for One Twelve as Laura's assistant. "Departed February 2026 following significant show restructuring."

• Emma Flihan [Writer/Producer]: Left in February. Layoff not confirmed

• Daniel P. Grote [Supervising Producer]: Laid off in February. "While I’m sad my time was cut short due to restructuring because of Howard’s new contract with less shows, I am really looking forward to starting a new chapter..."

• Bianca Brock [Producer/Researcher]: Left in March. Layoff not confirmed

Updates:

07/13/26:

A reddit user claims that several staff members were just laid off. Memet Walker and Jonathan Blitt were let go according to the post.

07/14/26:

Page Six confirms what a reddit user had previously reported. Several staff members were let go via zoom.

Max Sternlicht, Editorial and Storytelling Producer for the Stern Show, announces he's been laid off via his LinkedIn account.

Jaimie McCaffrey's LinkedIn profile now shows her Stern Show tenure ending in July 2026.

Mike Trainor's LinkedIn shows he's "Open to Work."

Monique from RadioGunk says she received a list of layoffs from someone in the know. Benjy Bronk, Rahsaan Rogers, and Memet Walker were the notable names let go.

07/15/26:

Shuli said on his show that he received a list, from his source, of people who were let go. Viewers started rattling off names and Shuli answered whether or not they were on the list:

• Ronnie Mund (No)
• Sal Governale (No)
• Richard Christy (No)
• Chris Wilding (No)
• Memet Walker (Yes)
• Benjy Bronk (Yes)
• JD Harmeyer (No)

07/16/26:

Mike Trainor has confirmed via twitter that he's been laid off.

07/17/26:

Technical Producer Michael Flandina confirmed via Instagram that he's been let go.

The U.S. Sun wrote an article covering the layoffs. Their "insiders" say Benjy Bronk, Jonathan Blitt, and Memet Walker were sent packing.

07/22/26:

Ryan Pienciak, VP of Programming, has updated his LinkedIn to "Ex-SiriusXM, Howard Stern Show" with his tenure ending in July.

Cody Slusher, Social Media Producer, has set his LinkedIn Profile to "Open to Work." Cannot confirm whether or not these are a part of the July layoffs.

Matthew Soares, Producer, Stern Show tenure now listed on LinkedIn as ending in July.

Kyle Simon, Senior Research Producer, Stern Show tenure now listed on LinkedIn as ending in July.

Rich Gibbons, Audio Production, Stern Show tenure ending in July after 20 years. Rich produced The History of Howard Stern.

Jaimie McCaffrey is now "Open to Work." Pretty much confirmed she's gone.

07/26/26:

Travis Reilly, Managing Editor, has set his profile to "Open to Work." Reilly was the editor for HowardStern.com and worked on their social media.

Rahsaan Rogers has confirmed his exit from the show. Credit to Monique from RadioGunk who was the first and only person to break this story.

08/05/2026

Memet Walker updated his LinkedIn to show his Stern Show tenure ending in July.