Bubba the Love Sponge Clem is a radio talk show host heard daily on Sirius Satellite Radio's Howard Stern station, Howard 101. Clem debuted on the air in 1985, at a college station in his native Indiana, and began hosting drivetime programs at a major commercial stations at the age of 25.
Controversy
2001: Clem faces charges of animal cruelty after having a boar slaughtered live on the air.
2002: Acquitted of animal cruelty charges.
2004: Clear Channel drops Clem's programs from its stations after being fined by the FCC for obscenity.
2006: Adult model Brooke Skye claims that while appearing on Clem's program, she was held down and forced to engage in sexual contact with another adult star. Lawsuit filed.St. Petersburg Times: Airwaves changed; Bubba's the same (March 31, 2007)
2008: Rival Tampa morning show host Todd Schnitt sues Clem for defamation over comments made on the air about Schnitt and his wife.Tampa Bay Online: DJ, Wife Sue Bubba Clem Over Remarks (March 18, 2008)
References
Fast Facts
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Full name
Todd Alan Clem, but has legally changed his name to Bubba the Love Sponge
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Born April 23, 1966 in
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Fact:
Original on-air name was "Rockin' Bubba Clem"
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Stations
Howard 101 (Sirius Satellite Radio), WHPT (Tampa), WFYV (Jacksonville)
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Married to
Heather Clem AKA Queen B (created by Matt "Spice Boy" Llyod)
