Howard Stern, the highly controversial radio jock is no longer common fixture in terrestrial radio but has been immortalized in some sorts in the newest trend in radio programming, satellite radio.

Sirius Satellite Radio signed Stern as a radio jock way back in 2004. Stern’s loyal following has tuned in at Sirius to hear their favorite radio jock speak away with less restriction compared to when he was still heard over terrestrial radio.

Satellite radio started in the early 1990s. Sirius Satellite Radio back then and until now belongs to the only two satellite radio providers that are at the forefront of making satellite radio the major means to deliver audio programming to people.

Are you considered to be in the older age bracket? If you are and someone talks about 'radio‚', it is most likely you think of a traditional, or terrestrial station that transmits via a large tower on the AM or FM bands.

However, if you are a little younger then chances are when you think of ‚'radio‚' you will think about listening to it on your PC or workstation at work via streaming audio, or possibly satellite radio in your car. This is expensive, so this is only an option if you can afford it. Lastly you would also listen to an AM or FM station just like your mom and dad did in the past.', ' What if you're under 20 years of age? You would most likely think the Net streams are fantastic but, you could also like listening to 'your radio‚' on your i-pod or other portable audio device ‚ after you downloaded the files.