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The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling airs weeknights from 1AM to 5AM on 77 WABC, turning late-night radio into a dynamic, interactive experience for listeners nationwide. A veteran broadcaster with decades behind the microphone, Walter Sterling delivers a unique mix of storytelling, cultural insight, and offbeat perspective that sets him apart from traditional talk radio. With a conversational, relatable style, he connects national topics to everyday life while keeping the show

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Hour 4: Transistor Sister & Crystal Dreams | 12-31-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/31

Join Lionel for the high-energy final hour of his New Year’s Eve special on The Other Side of Midnight. This "mosaic of humanity" features a raw, unfiltered look at the world through the eyes of late-night callers. From nostalgic stories about transistor radios and chance encounters with Tony Bennett to intense discussions on rare cancers, and the "secret" side of overnight radio, Lionel navigates it all with his trademark wit and irreverence. Whether it’s dodging boring international news or

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Hour 3: The Scourge of the Pompous | 12-31-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/31

Ring in the New Year on The Other Side of Midnight as Lionel hosts a lively, late-night celebration filled with wit, nostalgia, and a parade of unforgettable callers. From Agnes, an 82-year-old transistor radio enthusiast who may or may not have experimented with shrooms, to Jean, a 91-year-old widow sharing harrowing tales of the Korean War and medical mishaps, the show explores the "wild woolly world" of its listeners. Between dissecting the "nonsense" lyrics of John Lennon and welcoming bypass

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Hour 2: Vinyl Vibes and Midnight Tribes | 12-31-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/31

In this end-of-year special, Lionel ditches the "mandatory" boring takes of traditional media to explore why terrestrial talk radio should be the next "vinyl"—a hip, high-quality medium that connects people through "radicalized wild talk". From a fire alarm mid-broadcast to debating the "collective insanity" of standing in the cold at Times Square, Lionel tackles everything with a unique angle. Whether he’s celebrating the unsung heroes of New York sanitation or sharing legendary stories about Bob

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Hour 1: Warrior Wednesday | 12-31-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/31

As 2025 comes to a close, Lionel and Lynn Shaw of Lynn’s Warriors deliver a high-stakes Warrior Wednesday briefing on the escalating "war for our children". The duo explores the chilling reality of child exploitation, from the high-profile Ruby Franke influencer abuse case to the predatory algorithms of big tech that prioritize profit over safety. This conversation exposes the hidden dangers in your home—including radiation from earbuds, the rise of AI-enabled toys that can encourage self-harm, and

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The Holiday Melancholia Manual | 12-30-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/30

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a masterclass in "organized carelessness" that bridges the gap between the gritty and the profound. This episode navigates a "cornucopia" of discourse, ranging from the blood-soaked history of Hell’s Kitchen and $500,000 lobster heists to deep dives into the "software" of the human brain and seasonal melancholia. Whether he is debunking moon landing conspiracies, lamenting the death of cursive, or discussing a brawl involving Johnny Carson, Lionel

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Hour 4: Hardware, Software, and Heartbreak | 12-30-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/30

Lionel navigates a "cornucopia" of late-night discourse ranging from the absurd to the deeply personal. Lionel tackles the stigma of mental health, debating whether depression is a "software problem" that requires professional intervention or a personal burden to be respected. Between debunking conspiracy theories about moon landings and dinosaur bones, Lionel explores political decorum, the ethics of the "right to die," and the autonomy of cancer survivors choosing quality of life over grueling

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52:38

Hour 3: Serotonin Sliders | 12-30-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/30

Dive into the "organized carelessness" of late-night conversation with Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight. Lionel navigates the vectors of the human condition, shifting from the clinical realities of depression and seasonal melancholia to the gritty, legendary history of Hell’s Kitchen. Whether unpacking the comedic genius of Groucho Marx, debating the dangers of AI for children, or offering a compassionate ear to callers facing loss and disability, Lionel explores the software of the human brain

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Hour 2: Hell’s Kitchen Confidential | 12-30-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/30

In this hour, Lionel investigates the bizarre half-million-dollar Costco lobster heist and laments the death of analog clocks, cursive, and check-writing. A guest shares a wild, firsthand account of a Malibu brawl that allegedly included late-night legend Johnny Carson, leading into a deep dive into the blood-soaked history of Hell’s Kitchen and the notorious Westies. From the "oldies cruises" of the rich and famous to the secret stories of New York’s most dangerous diners, this episode is an

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52:31

Hour 1: Radio Lore & Falling Plywood | 12-30-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/30

From the "humanity of radio" lore and falling plywood in bleak, unheated studios to the absolute rage of Costco parking lot "idiots" and holiday depression, Lionel covers the spectrum of the strange and the mundane. Expect candid conversations with nocturnal jet pilots at Wendy’s, scathing takes on Frank Sinatra, and the cold truth about why people are actually afraid of the dentist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Clean the Fishbowl | 12-29-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/29

Step into The Conspiratorium, a masterclass in critical thinking where Lionel dismantles the "mockingbird media" and wipes the "fishbowl" of mainstream reality clean. From the forensic mysteries of the Jeffrey Epstein case to the true story of Israel Bissell’s midnight ride, this show challenges listeners to escape the "United States of Amnesia" and question every "repeater" on cable news. Whether he is dissecting complex legal defenses, exposing massive welfare fraud, or navigating the "surreal"

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Hour 4: Dreaming: The Brain’s Mandatory Maintenance |...

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/29

Lionel dissects the high bar for Congressional expulsion, explains why unpopular speech isn't a crime, and battles "phone privilege night" callers on everything from the National Guard to why Hanukkah isn't "crowding" Christmas. From the horrifying reality of human egg farms in Georgia to the legal paradoxes of cloning and AI, this is a deep dive into the "abcedarian" truths of our republic that you won’t hear anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hour 3: The Cheesecake Factory Economic Indicator |...

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/29

Lionel explores the "surreal" nature of the criminal justice system, dissecting complex legal defenses like factual impossibility and voluntary intoxication while challenging the "expert" opinions of those who only learn the law from television. From debating the pronunciation of Ghislaine Maxwell to exposing massive welfare fraud in Minnesota, Lionel offers a "selection" of topics as diverse and unpredictable as a Cheesecake Factory menu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Hour 2: Nodding Our Heads to the Fraud | 12-29-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/29

Lionel challenges listeners to abandon the "United States of Amnesia" and engage in critical thinking about everything from declassified CIA Dispatch 1035-960 to the forensic realities of the Epstein case. Whether dissecting the "Mockingbird media" or revealing why Israel Bissell—not Paul Revere—is the true hero of the midnight ride, Lionel cuts through the "distorted" narratives of both political parties. If you’re tired of being "habituated" to misinformation and want to know who is really running

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Hour 1: Welcome to the Conspiratorium | 12-29-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/29

Lionel dismantles the "mockingbird media," arguing that legacy news outlets are merely "repeaters" for the deep state while independent voices like Nick Shirley upend the narrative. From the suspicious forensic evidence in the Jeffrey Epstein case to the forgotten bullet hole in JFK’s windshield, Lionel challenges listeners to become autodidacts and question everything they see on cable news. Whether discussing the financial mysteries of Turning Point USA or the alleged hijacking of celebrity social

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Midnight’s Paranormal Christmas | 12-24-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/24

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a Christmas Eve marathon that shifts from Broadway glitz to digital darkness. This special features a "Warrior Wednesday" wake-up call regarding AI toy surveillance and "pig butchering" scams, followed by a deep dive into the "Theater of the Mind" to tackle holiday grief. From 85-year-old vixens finding love to ghosts who still control the TV remote, Lionel explores the symphony of humanity through quantum mechanics, Irish wakes, and the reminder that

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Hour 4: Lionel’s Paranormal Family Reunion | 12-24-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/24

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a Christmas journey through the spiritual, the paranormal, and the deeply human. Lionel explores the connectivity of family and challenges the stigma around discussing death, reframing it as a vital part of life rather than something morose. From Irish wakes and "ducky" signs from beyond to hilarious family mishaps involving red closets and kerosene, Lionel and his callers share raw, funny, and poignant stories of love and loss. It’s an hour of gallows

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Hour 3: Hell’s Kitchen Soulmates | 12-24-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/24

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a Christmas Eve special that navigates the fascinating, often humorous, and deeply emotional "symphony of humanity". Lionel balances holiday merriment with a deep dive into "aquamation" (water cremation), critiques of the funeral industry "scam," and heart-wrenching yet beautiful listener tributes to lost parents. From an 85-year-old self-proclaimed "vixen" finding love in her twilight years to a widower whose late wife still seems to control the TV

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Hour 2: The Million-Dollar Secret Santa | 12-24-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/24

Step into the "Theater of the Mind" with Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a special Christmas Eve broadcast that is as eccentric as it is empathetic. Lionel balances the festive spirit with raw, honest conversations about holiday depression and grief, offering a unique perspective on how to transition from loss back into the light of life. Whether discussing the mechanics of "aquamation" or the heartwarming legend of a Secret Santa in Idaho, this show serves as a testament to the complex,

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Hour 1: Warrior Wednesday | 12-24-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/24

On this special Christmas Eve edition of The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel welcomes his wife, Lynn Shaw, for a festive yet urgent "Warrior Wednesday". The couple moves from discussing the glitzy New York premiere of Marty Supreme to Lynn’s powerhouse background as a Broadway producer of hits like Hairspray and Jersey Boys. However, the holiday cheer is balanced by a deep dive into the "dark and ugly" corners of the digital world, including the rise of "pig butchering" scams, the hidden surveillance

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195:58

Oxygen for the Informed | 12-23-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2025/12/23

Stepping away from the "Jurassic Park" of local news and the "casino" lights of cable, Lionel dismantles the "Left/Right Paradox"—the trap where the left controls your speech and the right controls your thoughts. From the gritty legal realities of "Uncle Lenny’s Law School" to the "existential threats" of AI and globalist agendas, Lionel challenges listeners to become autodidacts and stop relying on political complacency. Whether deconstructing the "tone-deafness" of modern politics or arguing for

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