Sal vs. Richard: The Stern Show Bets on Their IQ Test - Howard Stern Show 2026

Howard Stern starts putting together a staff IQ test, and the matchup between Sal Governale and Richard Christie gets the room betting. Some point to Sal’s years as a stockbroker. Others bring up Richard’s ability to read and write music. Sal explains how he did on his licensing exams, but the crew debates whether studying for those exams tells them anything about an IQ test. Gary Dell’Abate also gets pulled into the lineup after saying he’d beat Scott DePace. By the end, the crew is putting money on its predictions. Who would you pick before the test: Sal or Richard? ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 Howard Sets Up the Staff IQ Test 00:21 Sal and Richard Are Paired Up 00:58 Howard Picks Scott Over Gary 01:54 The Room Starts Betting on Sal vs. Richard 02:54 Stockbroker Experience or Common Sense? 04:03 The Case for Richard’s Musical Skills 05:06 Sal Brings Up His Licensing Exams 06:44 Howard Recalls the Test That Helped Him Get Into Radio #HowardStern #SalGovernale #RichardChristie #SternShow #HowardSternShowGold SEO TAGS: Howard Stern, Sal Governale, Richard Christie, Sal vs Richard, Sal and Richard IQ test, Howard Stern IQ test, Stern Show staff IQ test, Sal Governale stockbroker, Richard Christie music, Gary Dell’Abate, Baba Booey, Scott DePace