Riley Martin Demands $5 MILLION — Howard Stern Can't Believe It! | Howard Stern Show 2026

Riley Martin demands an unbelievable $5 million for his Sirius radio show — and Howard Stern can't believe the numbers! In this July 31, 2006 Howard Stern Show archive, Riley calls in to defend his pay demands while Howard and Sirius executive Tim Sabean question his expectations. The argument becomes a hilarious negotiation about salary, travel expenses, unpaid bills, and Riley's future on the air. Also featured: Artie Lange and Jeff the Drunk discussing Jeff's legal troubles and possible employment, listener reactions to Crazy Cabbie, and rock legend Meat Loaf discussing Bat Out of Hell III, his career, family, and unforgettable life stories. Was Riley serious about the $5 million, or was Howard right to challenge him? Share your thoughts below! CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Mel Gibson Controversy and Studio Commentary 00:05:00 Howard's Schedule and Baseball Discussion 00:14:00 Listener Messages and Crazy Cabbie Reactions 00:24:00 Riley Martin's $5 Million Radio Demand 00:26:00 Riley Calls Howard Stern 00:30:00 Howard and Tim Sabean Negotiate with Riley 00:36:00 Riley Challenges the Sirius Radio Offer 00:43:00 Riley's Travel Expenses and Final Arguments 00:46:00 Artie Discusses Bob Levy and Comedy 00:51:00 Jeff the Drunk's Legal Troubles and Job Search 01:06:00 Artie Considers Hiring Jeff the Drunk 01:15:30 Meat Loaf Joins Howard Stern 01:19:00 Bat Out of Hell III and Music Industry Stories 01:28:00 Meat Loaf Discusses Family and His Career 01:33:00 Meat Loaf's Personal Memories and JFK Stories KEYWORDS Howard Stern, Howard Stern Show, Riley Martin, Riley Martin Howard Stern, Riley Martin 5 million dollars, Riley Martin salary demand, Howard Stern Riley Martin argument, Riley Martin Sirius radio, Tim Sabean, Howard Stern 2006, Artie Lange, Jeff the Drunk, Crazy Cabbie, Meat Loaf Howard Stern, Bat Out of Hell III, classic Howard Stern, Stern Show archives, Howard Stern funny moments #howardstern #RileyMartin #artielange #ClassicHowardStern #howardsternshow