The Howard Stern show broadcasts through the SiriusXM subscription network, who signed a contract with him in 2015 that guarantees a yearly salary of $90 million. Now hosting The Howard Stern show, he has brought his laid-back personality to a new audience, moving away from the purposefully shocking antics of his younger self. When I came on the scene, people were not doing a thing.'

'My show was revolutionary, ground-breaking. In recent years, however, he has calmed down significantly. His shows consisted of outrageous humour and sexual content that shook the radio establishment at the time. Initially starting his career in the ’70s, Stern earned himself a reputation as a ‘shock jock’ by consistently pushing the boundaries of what could be said and done. Whether or not you think he’s the best, there’s no arguing that Howard Stern is possibly the most iconic radio presenter to hail from the US.

And if your favourite presenter has been missed, then feel free to share away down in the comments. Choosing just the top 10 radio presenters of all time was hard enough, so take the following with a pinch of salt.

Please be aware, presenters aren't ranked in order.

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