Stern's still top talker... even from outer space?

A funny article by Daily News radio writer David Hinckley highlights the Talkers Magazine "Heavy Hundred" list recently released. I have a couple issues with this list, and also with David's take on it.

1. The list is for the Top Radio Talkers for 2005. Not 2006. Howard Stern didn't make the move to satellite radio yet. So the whole spin that Mr. Hinkley is doing is a year off. Sorry buddy.

2. This "list" is a subjective. It's not based on Arbitron ratings, because afterall, the Arbitron ratings are their own lil' list. No, these are just based on "courage, effort, impact, longevity, potential, ratings, recognition, service, talent and uniqueness."

The fact that Dr. Laura Schlessinger is ranked at #5 instantly raises an eyebrow about how this is judged.

Sooo, as a result, let's make our own list - Orbitcast's Top Talkers in 2006! Because... we're more relavent. :) This list is based on "courage, effort, impact, longevity, potential, ratings, recognition, service, talent and uniqueness" and therefore must be true. Check out the REAL list after the jump...