Ronnie Gets Heated Over an Intern’s Nickname | Howard Stern Show 2026

Ronnie Mund calls an intern “Smiles”—and Howard Stern turns the nickname into a heated studio debate. Ronnie insists he is simply being friendly, while Kate says she would rather be called by her actual name and treated as an intern. Howard ultimately tells Ronnie to retire the nickname. Also in this recording: Howard challenges Scott DePace over ownership of workplace photos, Robin discusses marathon training, and Little Lupe visits after Dave Lambert cancels. Rachel Butera calls in with her Lupe impression, and Lupe discusses a reported dispute over her stage name and a possible reality show. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Joaquin Phoenix, Letterman and the Movie Debate 00:02:29 Howard Challenges Scott DePace Over Photo Ownership 00:09:10 Dave Lambert Cancels the Planned Appearance 00:10:06 A Caller Reopens the Photo Argument 00:12:12 Robin’s Running and Howard’s Age Story 00:15:46 Ronnie’s TV Special and the “Smiles” Nickname 00:20:20 Kate Joins the Debate 00:33:24 Howard Retires the Nickname 00:34:52 Recorded Comedy and Prank Call Clips 00:38:12 Asian Pete’s Personal Update 00:42:08 Little Lupe Visits the Studio 00:47:48 Rachel Butera Calls as Little Lupe 00:56:09 Lupe Discusses the Dispute Over Her Name 01:08:52 Chad’s John the Stutterer Impression 01:10:19 Lupe: Callers, Studio Antics and Reality Show Ideas KEYWORDS Howard Stern, Howard Stern Show, classic Howard Stern, Stern Show highlights, radio comedy, Ronnie Mund, Howard vs Ronnie, Ronnie Smiles nickname, Ronnie intern argument, Kate intern, Ronnie Mund gets angry, Scott DePace photo dispute, Robin Quivers, Little Lupe interview, Lupe Fuentes, Rachel Butera impression, John the Stutterer impression, Howard TV #howardstern #RonnieMund #robinquivers #HowardTV #RachelButera #sternshow