Benjy Hits Snooze—Howard Bans Him From the Studio | Howard Stern Show 2026

Benjy Bronk arrives late again—and tells Howard Stern he hit the snooze button. Howard questions whether Benjy still wants the job before ordering him to write outside the studio and removing him from the Wrap Up Show through December. The confrontation leaves Howard frustrated about loyalty, responsibility and having to discipline his staff. Later, the mood changes as he plays staff impression contest entries, with Rachel Butera’s performances earning especially enthusiastic praise. Also included: Howard and Robin discuss America’s Got Talent’s prize payout, Lisa G reports on Richard’s cologne and the Boardwalk Empire premiere, and Eric the Actor calls ahead of a planned Dax Shepard interview. The Dax interview is not included in this excerpt. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Good Morning—and Benjy’s Empty Seat 00:02:53 Callers React to Benjy Being Late 00:06:11 Benjy Arrives and Explains the Snooze Button 00:10:17 Howard Announces Benjy’s Punishment 00:16:49 Loyalty, Work Ethic and Caller Wayne 00:22:37 Recorded Phone Comedy 00:24:36 America’s Got Talent Finale and Prize Debate 00:31:40 Lisa G and the Staff Impression Contest 00:34:34 Richard’s Cologne and Howard’s Dinner Ritual 00:38:06 Bigfoot, Beetlejuice and More Contest Impressions 00:42:35 Rachel Butera’s Lupe and Tracy Millman Impressions 00:46:02 Upcoming Guests and Howard 100 News 00:50:36 Eric the Actor Calls About AGT and Parenthood KEYWORDS Howard Stern, Howard Stern Show, classic Howard Stern, Stern Show highlights, radio comedy, Benjy Bronk, Howard vs Benjy, Benjy late again, Benjy snooze button, Benjy studio ban, Benjy Wrap Up Show ban, Howard Stern staff argument, Robin Quivers, Rachel Butera, staff impression contest, Bigfoot impression, Beetlejuice impression, Tracy Millman impression, Lisa G, Eric the Actor #HowardStern #BenjyBronk #WrapUpShow #RobinQuivers #RachelButera #SternShow