: 2008 featured legendary segments with the Wack Pack, including the rise of Eric the Actor (then known as Eric the Midget) and his frequent, high-tension calls that often ended in bans or elaborate pranks.
: The show extensively covered the tragic death of Heath Ledger in January 2008 and the broader political landscape of the 2008 presidential election. Where to Find the 2008 Archives howard stern 2008 archive
: This year saw the core cast at a creative peak, though it was marked by the increasingly erratic behavior of Artie Lange, whose struggles with addiction often became front-page show fodder. : 2008 featured legendary segments with the Wack