While off the air, Lange was arguing with his assistant, "Teddy Microphone," about travel expenses for a trip to Amsterdam the following day. When Howard Stern asked that Teddy discuss the matter on the air, the argument escalated.

The situation became physical, and the two had to be restrained. After Stern scolded Lange, he offered his resignation.

1. "Teddy Microphone" has been Artie Lange's assistant for two years
2. The Howard Stern Show was scheduled to air reruns through the week following the dispute
3. Lange and Teddy Microphone were both reportedly on the plane to Amsterdam, but kept their distance
4. Stern and Lange expressed their appreciation for each other after the conflict
5. Lange had threatened to quit on the air before, notably in May 2007, citing burnout