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Howard Stern Not Available on Sirius iPhone App

by Caleb Johnson on June 24, 2009 at 12:53 PM

Sorry, iPhone users, but the 'King of All Media' won't be available on Sirius XM's new iPhone app, released last week. You'll have to get your fill of fart jokes and conversations with naked women somewhere else (may we suggest the Playboy channel for the latter).

According to Daily Finance, the absence of Howard Stern's show is due to, in his words, a "contract rights issue." Monday, fans called into Stern's show demanding an explanation. Stern debunked some claims that the show was too racy for an iPhone app, saying, "How can it be too dirty if you have the Playboy channel on there?" The Daily Finance suggested that Stern's show falls under the same category as other contractually obligated programs, such as the NFL, that can't be broadcast on the app (which is free for Sirius XM subscribers).

David Bank, an analyst for RBC Capital Markets, told Daily Finance that the app minus Stern is a "product-light version." For now, though, Stern's absence doesn't seem to be hurting downloads; the app ranked second on the free-download list earlier this week. However, if this app is going to have long-term success (particularly if the company starts demanding money for it), Sirius XM better find a way to bring onboard all its brands -- including Stern, the NFL, and MLB. [From: Daily Finance]

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