By 2008, Howard had been on Sirius for two full years. The "freedom boner" of 2006 (unbleeped swearing, nudity, and uncensored rants) had worn off. The novelty of not having to dump the seven dirty words was gone. Instead, 2008 became the year the show found its satellite legs .

Longtime fans often share historical broadcasts through dedicated internet radio preservation communities, fan forums, and digital torrent networks.