AceShowbiz - Howard Stern has expressed his frustration with the proliferation of celebrity podcasts that have emerged in recent years, lamenting that household microphones have made it "aggravating" for modern podcasters to achieve success.

Appearing on the "SmartLess" podcast with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, the 70-year-old shock jock recalled his grueling journey to the top of the airwaves. He reminisced about the harsh competition and constant ratings monitoring he faced in the cutthroat radio landscape.

Stern contrasted his own experiences with the seemingly effortless rise of Bateman's podcast, which the actor claimed had been launched in his basement. "Oh here we go, cool," Stern sarcastically said. He then mocked Bateman's description of their casual and laid-back approach to the podcast, which he found aggravating in light of his own arduous climb.

"I spent my life begging people to put me on the radio," Stern said. He emphasized the rigorous work he had to do in honing his voice, developing content, and attracting listeners. "You had to make sure you get people - he's clowning around!"

Stern also noted that in the past, radio hosts were closely monitored and constantly under pressure to maintain an audience. "There could be three people listening to this, nobody knows, nobody cares," he said.

Despite his own success on SiriusXM, Stern remains critical of the current podcasting landscape. He believes that the ease of access and the lack of competition have made it too easy for celebrities to establish successful podcasts.