Jerry Seinfeld Apologizes For Saying Howard Stern Has Been 'Outflanked' By Comedy Podcasters

Jerry Seinfeld is walking back his pointed comments about Howard Stern being outflanked by the podcast industry.

I really feel bad for what I said about my friend Howard Stern in a conversation with David Spade and Dana Carvey, talking about the glut of comedy podcasts, Seinfeld said in a statement shared with People on Thursday. I meant to say he must feel surrounded but I said outflanked which sounded terrible and insulting.

And of course, none of these little shows are any threat to his giant show, he added. Anyway, it was bad and Im sorry, Howie. I still love you. Please forgive me.

The comedians apology comes after he made comments directed at Stern, including suggesting that the longtime talk radio host lacks comedy chops, in an episode of David Spade and Dana Carveys Fly on the Wall podcast released Wednesday. 

While weighing in on the rise in podcast culture, Seinfeld claimed that Stern pretty much invented the format before speaking more critically of the media personality. Stern, who doesnt have a podcast, leads The Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM, which includes comedic bits and interviews with celebrities.

Howard Stern invented this, right? he said. But were better than him now. Because Howard is interesting. Howard is a great interviewer. But you know, comedy chops I mean, can we speak candidly?

Seinfeld then claimed that Stern has been outflanked by other talented podcasters in the industry, before praising Spade and Carveys podcast as the best [comedy podcast] on the air.

Lets face it, hes been outflanked by some very and yourselves I would say, absolutely, this show, comedy podcasts? This is the best one on the air, he said. Because you guys play nice together, its smooth, youre not jumping on each other, which is annoying to listen to.

Reps for Seinfeld and Stern didnt immediately respond to HuffPosts requests for comment.

Listen to the full Fly on the Wall episode below.