<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/howard-stern">Howard Stern</a> finally left home for the first time since the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/covid-19">COVID</a> pandemic began, and he’s still stressed about the adventure.
The 68-year-old <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/entertainment">shock jock</a> is also a self-professed germaphobe, which made him especially cautious when it came to COVID. He’s been hiding out in his “bunker” for the past two years but was finally spotted out at the restaurant Laser Wolf in Brooklyn&#8217;s Williamsburg neighborhood over the weekend with a bunch of other celebrities, including Jennifer Aniston, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/jimmy-kimmel">Jimmy Kimmel</a>, Jon Hamm, Justin Theroux, and Jason Bateman, Page Six <a href="https://pagesix.com/2022/10/03/germaphobe-howard-stern-goes-out-to-dinner-for-first-time-since-2020">reported</a>. He was reportedly mask free at the table.
Stern discussed the experience of going out for the first time in so long on the Monday episode of his radio show, which he’s been recording from home all along. 
“I really had an exhausting weekend, emotionally, physically,” he explained. “For the first time in two years I ventured out of the house.”
As for the overall experience, he said, “It was too much for me. It was too much. I haven’t been out in two years.”
Stern said it was Kimmel who’s been urging him to come out and socialize. He extended the dinner invitation to the radio host and his wife, Beth Ostrosky, who has been quarantining with him. She wanted to go but he did not.
“I said to my wife, ‘I don’t want to go, I’m in a panic, I don’t want to get COVID,&#8217;” Stern told the audience. He and Ostrosky are both vaccinated, he said, but that didn’t affect his decision. 
“I know our president has told us the pandemic is over and everyone is walking around without masks … I still just don’t want to get COVID.&#8221;
The so-called &#8220;King of All Media&#8221; joked in the past that anyone stopping by his house first had to get tested for COVID and either way had to wear hazmat suits. Kimmel said that when he stayed with Stern for a few days over the summer, he and his wife had to present two negative tests, the publication reported.
The “Jimmy Kimmel Live” host said, “We’re worried that we’re going to lose you from society because the longer this goes on, the more comfortable you get in that little world. And then it’s harder and harder to get out of it … it’s unhealthy.”
“F*** it, I’m being a p****, I know,” Stern agreed, before saying dinner with friends was an option he’d consider.
“For me, [COVID] is still going on and I haven’t left my house. I can’t figure out how to integrate myself,” Stern said in November 2021. “I’ve been locked up so long and I haven’t gotten COVID. I’m afraid I’ll be the one a**hole who gets COVID and I’ll die. Even though people don’t seem to be dying that much [anymore].”

<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

‘Too Much For Me’: Howard Stern Recalls ‘Exhausting’ First Time Leaving His ‘Bunker’ In 2 Years For Fear Of Catching COVID

CONTINUE READING

New Cruise Ship Buffet Policy Dubbed A Vacation Buzzkill

Rock Singer Comes Out As Gay And Wife Of 14 Years Reacts

Tulsi Gabbard Visits Fallen Soldier’s Grave After Gold Star Wife’s Viral Request

Ivanka Trump Gives Behind-The-Scenes Glimpse Of Don Jr.’s Bahamas Wedding

‘Supergirl’ Star Says She’s Glad To Trigger ‘Christian’ Dads

Hooters Says It Was Never Really About The Hooters

Entertainment

Celebrities

COVID-19

Howard Stern

Jimmy Kimmel

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— Entertainment —

‘Too Much For Me’: Howard Stern Recalls ‘Exhausting’ First Time Leaving His ‘Bunker’ In 2 Years For Fear Of Catching COVID