In a guest column written for The Hollywood Reporter, Jimmy Kimmel explained why Howard Stern makes the “most powerful people in New York media list.” Jimmy has immense admiration for Howard, who he feels is so much more than a “shock jock.” He wrote:

“At 6-foot-12 and 104 pounds, Stern is the most powerful man in New York.” He continued, “Howard is probably most famous for his early work popularizing lesbianism and repurposing butts as bongos, but those who followed him to satellite radio know he is far more than just a “shock jock.” He is the rare broadcaster with integrity. Howard’s rules will not bend just to get a booking. When you sit on his couch, you know that no subject is off-limits.”

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Jimmy went on to explain that when Howard made the move to SiriusXM in 2006, the company had 600,000 subscribers, and eleven years later that number has increased to 31 million.

The late night host let Howard in on the impact he has had on him, writing:

“Howard Stern continues to be an inspiration to me. Though I have no doubt he will make me regret having written this, I hope it is a reminder of how much his work means to me and so many others.”

For Jimmy’s full article, head to The Hollywood Reporter.