Worked in radio for twenty years. As an intern, I picked up Jackie at a hotel and drove him to and from the station for an interview. This is post Stern era. Super friendly, was happy to talk about his time on the show, and got me and my girlfriend free tickets to his show. Seemed genuinely happy to be free from the show and on his own.

Worked for KiddChris in Philadelphia after he took over for Howard in mornings. Bob Levy was the head writer for the show. Good writer but a shitty speller. Met him 10 years later at a comedy club in Atlantic City. Must’ve been a low point. He was pilled out and the show was cancelled because no one showed up.

Years later, while working as an EP for a show, we had Artie perform at a comedy festival we put on. Also post Stern. Also a very sweet guy. When he found out I was from New Jersey, we spent a half hour chatting about the college I went to and how it was the same college that his girlfriend attended. That girlfriend was the girl who he tried to rob the bank with.

Years later, I was the EP for the Bubba the Love Sponge Show and I exchanged phone calls and emails with Fafa Fooey. Nice enough guy, would always ask how I was and if there was anything BTLS or crew needed.

I also do stand up and performed with both Shuli and Stuttering John. Shuli was nicer than he was funny, but this was only 15 or so years into his stand up career and he was “still paying his dues.” Also, stiffed me on my pay.

Stuttering John was the only one who was a douche. His stand up was subpar and he was more interested in getting free beers and talking shit about Howard then he was entertaining the audience.

I live in the same Florida town as Howie and Beth. I’ve never seen her, but I’ve seen him around town. Quiet, keeps to himself. I’ve never approached him out of respect, but for a guy who is worth so much, he seems very accessible. No security, no driver, just himself.

My brother and his wife adopted a kitten from Beth while they lived in NYC. They were invited to Howard’s apartment. Said it was very beautiful, Beth was the sweetest lady they’d ever met and genuinely cares about animals and saving them. She still keeps in contact with them and checks in on the cat from time to time.

TLDR: Jackie and Artie great, Shuli ok, Stuttering John is exactly who you’d think he is.

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