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The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel

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

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52:29

Hour 1: No Buckles, No Pilgrims, No Turkey | 11-27-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/27

Lionel and his crew engage in an animated discussion about traditional and non-traditional holiday meals and related customs, covering everything from the logistics of hosting to favorite side dishes like green bean casserole. Major topics of debate include the highly regional phenomenon of the Wawa "Gobbler" sandwich, the necessity of having turkey versus alternative meats like ham or lasagna, and the dangerous process of deep-frying a turkey. The segment is punctuated by personal recollections,

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199:07

Born With An Operating System | 11-26-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/26

Join Lionel for an urgent deep dive into the existential threats that mainstream media ignores. The world's configuration is being written in server farms and satellite links, not treaty rooms, as Sovereign AI emerges as a doctrine, not a product. Lionel warns that nations are dividing into those who control their own AI and those who merely rent someone else's. Then, on Warrior Wednesday, Lynn Shaw of Lynn's Warriors sounds the alarm on the frightening soft launch of AI toys this holiday season

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52:10

Hour 4: The Ghost In The Cyber Truck | 11-26-25

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2025/11/26

Lionel leads a conversation that centers on the complexities and rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Lionel and his callers spend time debating the future of AI, focusing on the emerging legal dilemmas surrounding self-driving vehicles, such as liability for accidents or DUI statutes. Concerns are raised regarding AI potentially achieving sentience and whether the convenience of technology, like autonomous cars, could ultimately compromise citizens' freedom and mobility. Learn more

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52:33

Hour 3: The Great Brain Plateau | 11-26-25

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2025/11/26

Lionel leads an extensive conversation about new research that identifies four distinct phases of the average adult brain, marked by turning points at ages 9, 32, 66, and 83, which suggests a non-linear progression of intelligence and neural structure. This is complemented by a segment challenging the tabula rasa or "blank slate" theory, offering evidence that the human brain is largely pre-wired with core functionality at birth, setting the stage for experience to follow. During the broadcast,

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52:20

Hour 2: Warrior Wednesday | 11-26-25

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2025/11/26

Lionel and his wife, Lyn Shaw of Lynn’s Warriors, issue a stark warning concerning the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) toys during the holiday shopping season. Shaw explains that these seemingly innocuous items, such as stuffed animals and dolls, contain embedded AI chatbots designed to listen, learn, and mimic human interaction, effectively making them a spy in the home that threatens national security and family privacy. The primary danger discussed is the severe psychological harm

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52:37

Hour 1: Sovereign AI: The New Global Power Struggle |...

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/26

Lionel identifies Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) as the paramount existential threat facing the world. Lionel introduces the concept of "sovereign AI," asserting that nations must develop their own controlled AI infrastructure or risk becoming compliant "client states" dependent on foreign powers or global corporations. The program highlights the urgency of this global technology race, noting the significant investments being made by nations like South Korea to create national language models

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199:31

Bigfoot, Jaws, And Legal Flaws | 11-25-25

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2025/11/26

This episode travels through the worlds of legal failure, primal fear, and near-death survival. First, Lionel dissects the "sloppy business" behind the dismissal of the indictments of James Comey and Tish James, examining the technical legal reasons stemming from procedural missteps. Then, we transition into a deep psychological dive, exploring the evolutionary necessity of fear, the difference between anxiety and hyper-realized phobias like galeophobia (fear of sharks), and venustraphobia (fear of

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52:28

Hour 4: Contemplating Death and Near-Death...

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/25

Lionel and callers engage in a sprawling discussion about death, dying, and near-death experiences (NDEs). The host expresses a personal fascination with death and a strong aversion to traditional cemeteries and funerals. Several callers contribute with intensely personal stories, including one man who suffered a near-fatal internal injury from a Murphy bed accident and another who recounted a potentially fatal, life-altering shooting during a hunting trip and his subsequent period of agonizing pain

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52:09

Hour 3: The Fear of Dying and the Power of Life |...

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2025/11/25

In this hour, Lionel takes calls from listeners on various unconventional and philosophical topics. The first portion of the discussion in this hour focuses on fears and social anxieties, specifically the fear of highly attractive women, referred to as Venustraphobia, which leads to an exchange about dating, rejection, and pickup lines. The conversation then shifts to a more serious subject as multiple callers share intense near-death experiences, including drowning and a severe injury, and discuss

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52:51

Hour 2: The Interstitial Part of Fear and Phobia |...

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2025/11/25

On this hour of "The Other Side of Midnight", Lionel discusses the psychology and importance of fear with callers and guests. This segment explores the concept of fear as a necessary survival instinct, differentiating between normal anxiety and hyper-realized phobias, and touches on neurology versus psychiatry regarding emotional responses. The host and callers discuss specific fears, like galeophobia (fear of sharks) intensified by the movie Jaws, and the evolutionary roots of other common phobias

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52:36

Hour 1: Law, Cryptids, and Ancient Fears | 11-25-25

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2025/11/25

Lionel dedicates a significant portion of this hour to breaking down the technical legal reasons for the dismissal of indictments against figures like Jim Comey, arguing that the procedural missteps—specifically regarding the unauthorized appointment and overextended authority of an interim US attorney—were "sloppy business." Additionally, the program touches on a discussion of paranormal and psychological themes, including the universality of cryptid sightings like Bigfoot across different cultures

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ET Phone Home... But Congress Won't Answer | 11-24-25

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2025/11/24

Lionel, the voice for "night owls," dives deep into the enduring mysteries of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), extraterrestrial life, and government secrecy. This episode spans history, tracking sightings from ancient records in Rome and Mesopotamia to the 1947 Kenneth Arnold event and the famous Roswell crash. Lionel and his callers tackle modern unexplained phenomena, including suspicious drone sightings over European and U.S. airports, geoengineering (chemtrails), and alleged government

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52:31

Hour 4: Extraterrestrials, UFOs, and Global...

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/24

Lionel discusses how various nations—including Russia, India, and China—handle the UFO question, noting that many treat the subject with more seriousness or open record-keeping than the U.S. government. A significant portion of the broadcast features first-time callers sharing their personal alleged encounters, which range from seeing strange aerial lights and orbs to spotting what they believed was a Bigfoot or Sasquatch, prompting discussions on credibility, lack of photographic evidence, and the

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52:32

Hour 3: Superior Life and Flying Saucers | 11-24-25

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2025/11/24

Lionel begins a discussion that focuses on the enduring mystery of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and the notion of superior extraterrestrial life. The discussion covers a historical timeline of sightings, referencing ancient records from Mesopotamia and Rome, and modern events like the 1947 Kenneth Arnold sighting that coined the term "flying saucer," and the famous Roswell crash. Callers contribute personal accounts and theories, including connections between UFOs and the mathematical

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52:37

Hour 2: Drones, UFOs, and Deceptive Reality | 11-24-25

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2025/11/24

Lionel and callers discuss unexplained phenomena, particularly drone and unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings. Lionel introduces the topic by discussing reports of drones over European airports and draws parallels to similar, unexplained sightings in the New York and New Jersey areas, expressing suspicion over the lack of official follow-up and suggesting surveillance or psychological conditioning may be at play. Callers contribute personal testimonies, including one man, who recounts seeing a

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52:15

Hour 1: Disclosure, Aliens, And Government Secrets |...

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/24

Lionel discusses the mysteries of UFOs/extraterrestrial life, speculating on the possibility of a Trump administration disclosure of non-human technology and challenging the institutional resistance to this topic. Lionel also touches upon the JFK assassination and briefly mentions a lesser-known story about a US aid "stay-behind organization" allegedly positioned to subvert the current government, which he considers an even greater threat than UFOs. Throughout the broadcast, Lionel encourages

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Rotaries, Rants, And Robert Klein | 11-21-25

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2025/11/21

It's "Ventilation Friday" on The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel! Skipping the usual news, Lionel, the self-proclaimed "Lion of the English language," delivers a high-energy session of rapid-fire takes and convivial telephonic intercourse. Dive into serious questions alongside modern frustrations, including retail antics, co-workers who vanish, the absurd need for Wi-Fi passwords, and the epidemic of phone scams. This show is packed with deep nostalgia, exploring bygone communication like party

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51:42

Hour 4: The Supermarket Voice Of God | 11-21-25

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2025/11/21

Lionel delivers a high-energy show where the primary rule is having fun. Broadcasting on the Red Apple Podcast Network, The Other Side of Midnight avoids "obligatory stuff" and instead embraces the fascinating and the peculiar, offering an acquired taste in conversation. Lionel guides discussions on everything from the virtues of old-school phone courtesy and nostalgic reflections on classic comedy albums (praising Richard Pryor, Robert Klein, and Bill Cosby) to critiques of modern stand-up. You’ll

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Hour 3: The First Joke in the Phone Book | 11-21-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/21

It's "Ventilation Friday," where host Lionel (the "Lion of the English language") encourages guests to "let it go, letting it ruminate, letting letting letting the the the subject matter just extravate ooze". This episode dives into deep nostalgia, exploring bygone communication like candlestick phones, party lines, and three-digit phone numbers with a letter (e.g., 128J). Hear incredible stories of cheating the old payphone system for limitless calls and reminisce about phone books and joke lines

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Hour 2: Kayfabe and Collect Calls | 11-21-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/21

Join Lionel for "Ventilation Friday" on The Other Side of Midnight. Skipping the usual news, this entertaining and informative hour focuses on convivial telephonic intercourse and listener confabulation. We dive into wild stories, from explicating the notion of the devil to AM radio hosts talking to the dead. Callers reminisce about the days of phone operators, cheating the phone company, battling long-distance carriers, and pulling outrageous pranks, including the legendary "Help!" call to the

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