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The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel

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Bold. Unfiltered. Provocative. The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel dives headfirst into the stories shaping our world including politics law media and the shifting dynamics of American culture. Hosted by Emmy Award winning legal and media analyst Lionel the show challenges conventional narratives and explores the undercurrents of power and influence with fearless commentary and razor sharp wit. With decades of broadcasting experience and a loyal online following Lionel brings his signature style combining intellect satire and showmanship to the 77 WABC airwaves. Listen to The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel on weeknights from 1AM to 5AM.

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Bold. Unfiltered. Provocative. The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel dives headfirst into the stories shaping our world including politics law media and the shifting dynamics of American culture. Hosted by Emmy Award winning legal and media analyst Lionel the show challenges conventional narratives and explores the undercurrents of power and influence with fearless commentary and razor sharp wit. With decades of broadcasting experience and a loyal online following Lionel brings his signature style combining intellect satire and showmanship to the 77 WABC airwaves. Listen to The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel on weeknights from 1AM to 5AM.

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English


Episodes
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Psychic Probable Cause | 02-12-26

2/12/2026
Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a chaotic, hilarious deep dive into the intersection of true crime, legal theory, and conspiracy. From dissecting the baffling Nancy Guthrie disappearance to examining shocking forensic claims about Kurt Cobain’s death, no theory is too wild. Tune in for "dissertations" on Ring cameras, debates on "mitten vs. glove" forensics, and a nostalgic trip down memory lane with "The Bionic Nose Picker". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:03:18:45

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Hour 4: Cobain: Suicide or Staged? | 02-12-26

2/12/2026
Lionel dives deep into two twisted mysteries in this jam-packed hour. First, he examines shocking new claims from forensic specialists suggesting Kurt Cobain’s death was a homicide, not a suicide, questioning if the grunge icon was too incapacitated to pull the trigger. Then, the focus shifts to the baffling disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Lionel and his callers dissect the bizarre details—from the "plant-waving" suspect caught on the Nest cam to Savannah Guthrie’s cryptic video messages—while debating theories about Bitcoin ransoms, the brother-in-law, and potential family conspiracies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:51:57

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Hour 3: Vetting the Clairvoyant | 02-12-26

2/12/2026
Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight as he dissects the chaotic intersection of true crime, legal theory, and conspiracy. The hour kicks off with a personal war story about a robbery trial where a "raining hair" experiment proved reasonable doubt. The conversation then shifts to the Nancy Guthrie abduction, sparking wild listener theories about Epstein cover-ups and international gun-running plots. Lionel also breaks down the logistical nightmare of actually collecting a crime stopper’s reward, questions the logic of returning to a crime scene for "Grandpappy's shooting iron," and debates whether a psychic remote viewer can legally establish probable cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:50:10

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Hour 2: The Great Glove Debate | 02-12-26

2/12/2026
Lionel dives into the chaotic world of amateur detectives and wild theories. He tackles the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, debating callers on everything from "mitten vs. glove" forensics to "Deep State" distractions involving Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, a look at the tragic Malik Williams case and a nostalgic rant about why OJ Simpson’s glove never fit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:30

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Hour 1: Ring Camera Dissertations | 02-12-26

2/12/2026
Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a chaotic and hilarious deep dive into the Nancy Guthrie mystery, where no listener theory is too wild—from satellite imagery to suspects carrying lawnmowers in knapsacks. This episode features a "dissertation" on Ring cameras, a breakdown of Pam Bondi’s brutal congressional counter-punching, and Lionel’s nostalgic trip down memory lane involving CB radios and his handle, "The Bionic Nose Picker". Whether it’s analyzing FBI agents in flannel or debating Bitcoin ransoms, Lionel and his eclectic callers cover it all with unmatched wit and sarcasm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:37

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Bumbling Burglars | 02-11-26

2/11/2026
Lionel and Lynn Shaw expose the dark side of digital addiction, revealing how "loot boxes" are turning children into gamblers. Then, the show pivots to the absurdly bizarre Nancy Guthrie case, dissecting a "bumbling oaf" of a suspect who attempts to hide behind a twig while wearing oversized gloves. From pacemaker Wi-Fi theories to digital slot machines, Lionel breaks down the strange world of modern surveillance and incompetent criminals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:03:19:50

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Hour 4: Pacemaker Wi-Fi & The FBI | 02-11-26

2/11/2026
Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight as he dives into the strange world of modern surveillance, questioning why anyone needs 50 Ring cameras in a single room or feels the need to post about "fluffy black cats" and strange noises on community apps. The conversation takes a dark but bizarre turn as listeners call in with wild theories regarding the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, ranging from pacemaker Wi-Fi tracking to the idea that the 84-year-old victim is actually "having a good time". From analyzing "bumbling oaf" kidnappers with knapsacks to debating if blood on a driveway is just from a dog, Lionel dissects the absurdity of armchair detectives and the true crime craze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:40

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Hour 3: Casing the Joint | 02-11-26

2/11/2026
Lionel dives into the bizarre twists surrounding the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, scrutinizing the "DoorDash" suspect caught on a Ring camera trying to hide behind a handful of grass. Joined by "Detective Nolan" and a cast of colorful callers, the show dissects the suspicious ransom notes sent to TMZ, the troubling blood trail, and why the FBI might be releasing videos of a man in oven mitts. From theories about botched burglaries to "pickup squads," Lionel asks the real question: is this a kidnapping, or just a crime scene full of bad actors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:32

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Hour 2: Hiding Behind a Twig | 02-11-26

2/11/2026
Lionel dives into the absurdity of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, dissecting the bizarre Ring camera footage of a suspect who appears to be wearing "oven mitts" or boxing gloves while holding a revolver like an old-time gunslinger. Lionel and his callers debate whether the "incompetent" suspect is a man or a woman based on their walk, eyebrows, and "sweatpant flaps," while mocking the decision to hide from the camera using a handful of leaves and twigs. From theories about FedEx drivers to a confusing stop in Rio Rico, Lionel tries to make sense of a crime involving Bitcoin ransom, potential fake mustaches, and a suspect who might just be the "worst" criminal ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:46

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Hour 1: Warrior Wednesday | 02-11-26

2/11/2026
Lionel and Lynn Shaw expose the hidden gambling addiction brewing in millions of American homes. A new report reveals that 1 in 3 boys are gambling before they’re old enough to drive, groomed by "loot boxes" inside their favorite video games. Lynn breaks down how Big Tech algorithms and digital slot machines are rewiring kids' brains for risk. Plus, an update on the groundbreaking lawsuits against social media giants and the heartbreaking story of Piper Lewis, a trafficked teen failed by the justice system. It’s time to lock the digital front door—before the house wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:22

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The Bad Bunny Psyop | 02-10-26

2/10/2026
Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight, the late-night haven for the disconnected where the adults come to talk about the madness gripping the country. From dissecting the bizarre timeline of the Guthrie disappearance and dark Hollywood "baby farm" conspiracies to roasting the "infantilism" of the Super Bowl halftime show, Lionel navigates the whiplash transition between real-world horrors and pop culture distractions. Tune in for wild O.J. Simpson theories, a critique of "proud Luddites," and the sheer chaos of late-night callers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:03:17:47

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Hour 4: The White Bronco Returns | 02-10-26

2/10/2026
Lionel takes a bite out of the Super Bowl halftime show, questioning Bad Bunny's refusal to sing in English and the cultural implications of the performance. He pivots to a wild deep dive into O.J. Simpson, spinning theories about Navy SEAL training, frogmen, and planted gloves that you’ve likely never heard before. The conversation swerves from the "death" of local news and the irrelevance of weathermen to the physical realities of aging—specifically the "pendulosity" of certain body parts. Throw in some advice on geriatric breakdancing and a look at the mystery surrounding Savannah Guthrie’s mother, and you have a classic hour of late-night chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:33

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Hour 3: Lionel’s Late Night Freakshow | 02-10-26

2/10/2026
Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight, the late-night haven for the "disconnected" where anyone with a pulse and a vague idea is welcome on air. Lionel navigates the whip-lash transition between the darkest corners of the Epstein scandal and the trivial obsession with Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, which he deems a deliberate distraction from real evil. Tune in for a wild mix of conspiracy theories, media critiques, and incomprehensible callers like Melvin—as Lionel asks why the world ignores documented horrors in favor of halftime shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:51:38

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Hour 2: Proud Luddites | 02-10-26

2/10/2026
Lionel dissects the bizarre and confusing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, questioning the "stoic" behavior of her family and the incompetence of a law enforcement investigation that includes searching septic tanks and contaminated crime scenes. Lionel also takes aim at "proud Luddites" who brag about not owning TVs or Wi-Fi, and debates whether the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny was a cultural statement or just a massive commercial for Apple Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:09

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Hour 1: Epstein vs. The Halftime Show | 02-10-26

2/10/2026
Join Lionel for a late-night session where "the adults can talk" about the madness gripping the country. In this episode, Lionel dissects the bizarre timeline and media behavior surrounding the Guthrie disappearance, questioning why the FBI and modern surveillance can't solve it. He pivots to the dark underbelly of Hollywood, alleging "baby farms" and the "rehoming" of adopted children by celebrities. Finally, Lionel roasts the "infantilism" of the Super Bowl halftime show, from Bad Bunny’s Spanish lyrics to Kid Rock’s lip-syncing, arguing that pop culture distractions are keeping the public from focusing on real horrors like the Epstein case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:51:58

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Hallucinations on Ice | 02-09-26

2/9/2026
Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a blistering and bizarre journey through the news cycle. This episode ricochets from a "metaphysically stupid" Super Bowl halftime show and a Kid Rock retrospective to the bungled investigation of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping. Along the way, Lionel dives into Epstein conspiracies, hilarious linguistic mishaps involving flight attendants, the history of naked Greek wrestling, and the grim reality of forensic maggots. It’s raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically chaotic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:03:16:35

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Hour 4: Olympic Drinking Games | 02-09-26

2/9/2026
Lionel takes you on a wild ride through the "Other Side of Midnight," diving deep into the bizarre and the unexplained. In this episode, he questions if the dead—like Jeffrey Epstein—could actually be alive thanks to AI and biotech, and dissects the strange "celebration" ransom demands in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping saga. Plus, we get a crash course in van life survival, a history lesson on naked Greek wrestling, and a graphic chat about forensic maggots. It’s conspiracy, true crime, and chaotic commentary all rolled into one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:50:23

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Hour 3: Silence of the Wrong Movie | 02-09-26

2/9/2026
Lionel dives into the dark absurdity of kidnapping negotiations, asking the tough questions: How much ransom is an 84-year-old really worth compared to a brain surgeon? The hour takes a wild turn with a caller who confuses Lord of the Rings with Silence of the Lambs, followed by a harrowing tale of survival from a listener who battled hypothermia and hallucinations during a Mississippi ice storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:37

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Hour 2: Rusty the Flight Attendant | 02-09-26

2/9/2026
Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for an hour of raw, unfiltered commentary that goes where the mainstream media won't. Lionel dissects the bizarre "formulaic" coverage of the Savannah Guthrie kidnapping case, roasting the sheriff for attending a basketball game mid-investigation and questioning the "weird" background of the brother-in-law. The show takes a dark turn into the suppressed Epstein files before lightening up with hilarious, true tales of linguistic mishaps—from a "DUI vs. IUD" confusion to a grandmother screaming for "penis" instead of "peanuts" on a flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:34

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Hour 1: Metaphysically Stupid | 02-09-26

2/9/2026
Lionel unleashes a blistering critique of the Super Bowl halftime show, labeling Bad Bunny’s performance as "metaphysically stupid" and signaling the end of his relationship with the NFL. He pivots to a retrospective on Kid Rock, dissecting his evolution from a "Vanilla Ice with soul" to a conservative icon. Finally, the hour dives deep into the botched Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation, mocking the "Keystone Cops" sheriff, the bizarre ransom demands, and a plea from Savannah Guthrie that sounds like a scene from Silence of the Lambs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:32