Jon Hein Net Worth - Pulptastic
Daniel Cobb
Published Apr 10, 2026
Who is Jon Hein?
Jon Hein is an American radio personality and former webmaster who created the website jumptheshark.com. He is also known for his work on The Howard Stern Show. Hein attended the University of Michigan and appeared in the sketch comedy troupe Comedy Company. He sold his company, Jump The Shark, Inc., to Gemstar, the company that owns TV Guide in 2006 for over $1 million dollars. Hein currently lives on Long Island, New York with his wife and two daughters.
Despite being a diabetic, Hein refuses to give up fast food and is up to 255lbs. He co-hosts the Friday radio program “Geektime!” occasionally on “What’s Worth Watching” and the Fast Food Special with Jon Hein & Jason Kaplan, all shows are featured on Howard 101. Hein began hosting The Bonus Show, a weekly comedy special with Rachel Fine on Howard TV, on March 2, 2010. His name became the inspiration behind the popular catchphrase “Hit ’em with the Hein!”
