Howard asked Artie if he was done with betting since he got screwed out of his big payday. Artie said that he received a betting suggestion on a basketball game this weekend from a friend who is good at handicapping games and is usually on target. Artie declined.

The bookie 

Artie mentioned that he was not speaking with the bookie who screwed him. They had known each other for years and  the bookie’s wife had called Artie after the last on-air discussion of it and asked if they were still friends. Artie basically hung up on her.

Eric the Midget and Johnny Fratto called in this morning. Eric said two words and hung up.

Eric called back and started bragging about his birthday party at a strip club where Johnny paid 15 “fully naked” girls to hang around him and lap dance him all night. Howard tried to get Eric to admit that he was right about Eric not leaving the show and that he would call in again. Eric wouldn’t admit to it…actually he wouldn’t even admit that he was on the phone LOL. Then he called Steve Langford an “idiotic motherfucker”. When asked about being single Eric said, “I got 99 problems but a bitch ain’t one”. Eric then signed off with his “bye for good”.

Eric called back a third time. Apparently Johnny convinced Eric to call back and apologize. Eric went back into the boring details about the strip club. Instead of apologizing he became argumentative saying that Howard needed to get his hearing checked. He said he wasn’t back on the show as a regular caller (even though it was 3 times this morning). Howard reminded him that he said he was never calling back ever. Then the crazy bastard said he already apologized, but he hadn’t, and then he did for real.

Eric can’t admit the fact that he needs the show and without it he has no friendship with Johnny or any special treatment from anyone.

Also…

We heard this morning that Henry Hill got kicked out (and banned) out of a restaurant in Connecticut for getting drunk. I wish I had known he was going there, that place is right up the street from my apartment. LOL

During the wrap up show today there were some question on whether Artie liked Gallagher because he was so quiet during the interview. Artie came in later to say that he never liked Gallagher’s act at all but that he enjoyed today’s interview immensely and that he was funnier than he has ever been.

Admittedly Artie said he was funny because the guy was so crazy with the things he was saying not because of any jokes.

Asked on whether he stays quiet on purpose during quests is because he has so much disdain for them, Artie responded:

“Kathy Griffin was the example for a long time. I respect her success and everything but she would come in here and talk about something Cher told backstage at an award show and that would be my time to read the paper.”

With respect to Gallagher today Artie said, “Its weird, today he had no idea who i was … sometimes its a judgment call on my part - i feel me throwing in my shit would disturb the flow of his nuttiness. I pick and choose my moments” .

More advice from the Lange camp today:

“Never haggle about a price… they are the most irrational people.” - Artie Lange

While talking about the scumbag of the week, Gov. Eliot Spitzer, Artie chimed in with his worldly knowledge about whooas recalling his hooker story where the girl hit him up for cash the next day.

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Howard kind of pissed me off this morning with the defending of Gov. Spitzer and former presidents Bill Clinton & Jack Kennedy. Yes, the reality is that people cheat on the spouses but why should it be so acceptable in todays society. And then we wonder where some of the downfall of world comes from. Which reminds me - the fucking Ashley Madison advertisements are the epitome of moral decay. I really hate to sound like my soapbox is 10 feet tall but it just gets sickening. I’m no clean whistle, I never cheated on my girlfriend but I have been the other men in a couple situations and looking back its some of the worst decisions I ever made. There is no excuse for cheating on your wife. I understand to how human nature allows for a person to do it but come on. Fuck this guy and fuck Howard on this one.

Artie confirmed this morning that comedian Jim Florentine will be joining him to entertain the troops in Iraq. Robin expressed her concern and joked that she will lose both Artie and Jim at one time. No other names have been mentioned at this time but Howard 100 News reporter Steve Langford is trying tag along for coverage.

Artie Lange joined a bunch of comedians last Wednesday in New York to raise money for the Meningitis Foundation of America in honor of Gerry Red Wilson. Greg Fitzsimmons, Pete Correale, Jim Norton, Nick Di Paolo, Dave Attell and Louis CK, organizers raised $50,000.

Punchline Magazine posted some pictures backstage at the event here.

Henry Hill came in this morning with his double hernia to talk about the usual things that a drunk, ex-mobster would talk about. The topic of sports betting came up and Artie asked what Henry would do if he got stiffed out of 60 grand. Henry’s answer was a “fucking Louisville Slugger” and for 10 grand he would fix the situation.

Also Henry plugged his elementary Ebay paintings which now include Howard Stern art.

Don’t Robin’s boobs look too small?

It’s important to have male friends but there is nothing better than the love of a good women. (paraphrasing)

Artie quoted his father this morning trying to help Howard feel better about Howard’s relationship with Beth where both of them are their only best friends.

Artie got weighed this morning after playing Win Fred’s Money and lost with answering only 1 question. Fred got every answer except for 1.

ARTIE LANGE IS NOW 295!

Artie said his manager mentioned he should lose weight before his trip overseas to entertain the troops.

Lisa G mentioned an article written by PlanetOut.com editor Jenny Stewart in which Jenny blasts Artie for his use of the word fag. Artie had nothing to say about.

Excerpts:

“But let’s be honest: There is a way to use the word “fag” without being hateful — we all know plenty of gay people who use the word. And it can be used to comic effect — I, for one, crack up when the Stern show plays the sound bite of Tony Soprano saying “he’s a FAAAG!” any time a male cast member shows sensitivity. Like anything else in life, it’s the context and the spirit in which the word is used, and that’s what’s at issue here.”

“Like many fans, I was so disappointed and truly surprised to hear the anger and hate in Lange’s diatribe. I bet that if a poll had been taken prior to this outburst, the majority of Stern’s gay and lesbian listeners would’ve agreed that Lange wasn’t really homophobic, but more of a “work in progress,” who in fact reflects many straight Stern listeners’ attitudes toward gay people. Now, I’m not so sure.”

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