Howard’s Ralph Prank Sparks Cancellation Threats | Howard Stern Show 2026

Howard Stern pretended Ralph Cirella was getting a permanent microphone connection to the show—and listeners immediately threatened to cancel their subscriptions. The next morning, Howard reveals how the April Fools’ prank worked and reads the furious emails it generated. Ralph suggested the setup: tell the audience he could join the broadcast directly from his bedroom. In reality, he was in another room at the studio. Robin and Artie were not told about the joke, and even Howard found Ralph’s interruptions difficult to tolerate. This April 2, 2008 compilation also includes George Takei describing a flirtation stopped by someone who knew about Brad, listener reactions to the previous show, an Evil Dave song-identification game, and a prank call involving Richard. Later, the studio plays “Who Would JD Rather Hang Out With?” JD explains his dislike of Jared, while other callers and staff challenge his judgment. Jeff Conaway and Vikki Lizzi then discuss their relationship, Celebrity Rehab, his acting career and their music project Saints and Sinners. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 JD chooses between Jared and Crazy Alice 00:05:00 Reacting to a weight-loss interview 00:10:00 George Takei and unsolicited listener advice 00:12:40 George’s flirtation meets a Stern Show listener 00:14:40 Ralph’s April Fools’ prank explained 00:15:05 Robin and Artie react to Ralph’s open microphone 00:16:25 Howard reveals who knew about the joke 00:17:00 Reading the angry listener emails 00:19:10 More subscription-cancellation threats 00:20:13 Artie, Teddy and handling business during the show 00:25:00 Music, headphones and avoiding interruptions 00:30:00 Listener reactions to George and the previous show 00:35:00 Al Roker feedback and Fred’s musical joke 00:40:00 Discussing the Miss Landmine Angola pageant 00:45:15 Irish John plays the Evil Dave song game 00:50:00 Identifying Back in Black 00:50:35 A caller wins $500 00:55:00 Richard’s prank call continues 00:57:37 Who would JD rather hang out with? 01:00:00 Jared versus John the Stutterer and Crazy Alice 01:05:00 Ralph defends Jared 01:06:40 JD explains the workplace hierarchy he sees 01:07:20 Double A challenges JD’s opinion 01:10:00 Jeff Conaway and Vikki Lizzi discuss their relationship 01:15:00 Relationships, rehab and time apart 01:20:00 Jeff responds to a quote about Tony Danza 01:25:00 Jeff recalls his past 01:30:07 Jeff and Vikki’s music project KEYWORDS Howard Stern, Howard Stern Show, classic Howard Stern, Stern Show archive, Howard Stern compilation, Stern Show highlights, radio comedy, Ralph Cirella, Howard Stern April Fools prank, Ralph permanent microphone prank, Ralph ISDN line, Robin Quivers Ralph reaction, Artie Lange Ralph prank, Stern Show cancellation threats, George Takei Brad, JD Harmeyer. #howardstern #RalphCirella #artielange #JDHarmeyer #JeffConaway