(the show's announcer at the time) appeared in a notable sketch in October 2008 humorously addressing same-sex marriage [29].
The staff dynamics saw significant shifts in 2008. The most notable departure was that of , a legendary voice actor who had returned to the show in the early Sirius days. West left the show in November 2008 to pursue other voice-acting opportunities. His departure was emotional; West was a fan favorite known for his impressions of Larry Fine, Marge Schott, and his own character voices. His exit marked the end of an era and forced the show to restructure its comedy bits. howard stern 2008