Jerry Seinfeld apologizes for “insulting” Howard Stern

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Jerry Seinfeld has issued an apology to his pal Howard Stern after telling fellow comedians Dana Carvey and David Spade that Stern’s radio show has been “outflanked” by other comedy podcasts.

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While The Howard Stern Show is a talk show, not a podcast, that didn’t stop Seinfeld from remarking how the shock jock’s comedy has taken a hit since the show has gone on.

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Seinfeld was a guest on Dana Carvey and David Spade’s podcast Fly on the Wall when the three comics got to talking about the format.

“Howard Stern invented this, right?” Seinfeld said of podcasts, according to Entertainment Weekly. “But we’re better than him now. Howard is interesting. Howard is a great interviewer, but comedy chops, I mean, can we speak candidly?”

Spade said “Sure,” while Carvey said, “No!”

So naturally, Seinfeld continued, saying he prefers Carvey and Spade’s podcast to Stern’s talk show.

“Yeah, they’re all great but let’s face it, he’s been outflanked by some very, and yourselves, I mean absolutely, this show, comedy podcasts? This is the best one on the air,” he said.

“Because you guys play nice together, it’s smooth, you’re not jumping on each other, which is annoying to listen to.”

The Unfrosted star admitted he was surprised by comedians hosting podcasts, later complaining that humour falls by the wayside in favour of the hosts “going deep into personal matters.”

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He ranted, “Jesus Christ, make us laugh, how interesting do you think you are? You’re not that interesting, OK? You’re not. When you’re funny, you’re worth it.”

Seinfeld emphasized, “If you’re not that funny, we’re not that interested in you.”

However, Seinfeld has since issued a statement clarifying his comments about Stern, begging for forgiveness.

“I really feel bad for what I said about my friend Howard Stern in a conversation with David Spade and Dana Carvey, talking about the glut of comedy podcasts,” he said in the statement.

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“I meant to say he must feel surrounded but I said “outflanked” which sounded terrible and insulting,” Seinfeld continued. “And of course, none of these little shows are any threat to his giant show.”

He added: “Anyway, it was bad and I’m sorry, Howie. I still love you. Please forgive me.”

Stern has not yet responded — publicly, at least.

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