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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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48:32

Hour 1: The Ghost Murmur Mystery, Coachella Chaos,...

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2026/04/13

Walter Sterling kicks off Hour 1 with a wild mix of stories, starting with bizarre Coachella culture and why sharing a vacation house might be the ultimate nightmare. From overpriced concerts and celebrity chaos to a hilarious (and painful) peanut butter incident that proves why “togetherness” isn’t always relaxing, Walter delivers sharp, relatable commentary with his signature wit. Plus, early conversations dive into curiosity, culture, and the strange things we tolerate in the name of fun.Learn

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199:05

Nobody Thinks They’re the Bad Guy | 04-10-26

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2026/04/10

Welcome to Ventilation Friday, where late-night host Lionel trades exhausting political talking points for a wild, unpredictable dive into the bizarre psychology and collective apathy of modern society. Buckle up for a chaotic, musically rich philosophical journey that seamlessly careens from the absurdity of war and hidden history—like Eisenhower opposing the atomic bomb—to secret "Ghost Murmur" heartbeat-tracking tech and a guy who took 200 snake bites for science. Whether we are unpacking

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51:57

Hour 4: Armchair Generals & Real Casualties | 04-10-26

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2026/04/10

Dive into the bloody, baffling history of human conflict with Lionel on this episode of The Other Side of Midnight. From the unfathomable casualty counts of the World Wars and Antietam to the gritty, technological absurdities of Vietnam, this episode asks a glaring question: if we're so "civilized," why has there never been a time on Earth without war? Lionel goes head-to-head with callers to bust long-held historical myths, exploring how esteemed military giants like Eisenhower and MacArthur

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52:07

Hour 3: Nobody Thinks They're the Terrorist | 04-10-26

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2026/04/10

Dive into the late-night labyrinth of human nature with Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight. In this wildly unpredictable hour, Lionel seamlessly transitions from dissecting the hidden parentheses in 70s disco hits to questioning the very foundation of global conflicts and human cruelty. Featuring deep dives into the absurdity of war, the power of sharing a plate of crispy Persian rice, and the terrifying future of AI-driven combat, this episode asks the big questions: Why do we blindly trust

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51:52

Hour 2: The Hollywood Blacklist | 04-10-26

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2026/04/10

Tune in to this week's wild ride on The Other Side of Midnight! Lionel dives deep into the new "McCarthy era" of Hollywood blacklisting with actor John from Hell's Kitchen, exploring the secret lives of conservative and libertarian entertainers. We also take a bizarre trip down memory lane to discuss childhood trauma courtesy of the 70s vampire flick Blacula, the strangely hilarious experience of being passive-aggressively judged by your own AI alarm clock, and the hidden, heartbreaking daily

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51:49

Hour 1: The Ghost Murmur Mystery | 04-10-26

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2026/04/10

Welcome to "Ventilation Friday" on The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel, where we ditch exhausting political arguments to analyze the bizarre psychology and collective apathy of the modern public. Tune in as Lionel dissects society's cluelessness regarding everything from the Artemis moon mission to Middle East conflicts, and questions the confusing PR stagecraft behind the First Lady discussing Epstein. This wild hour investigates the mysterious deaths of nine scientists, a secret

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198:53

Monsters in Plain Sight | 04-09-26

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2026/04/09

Welcome to The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel, an unfiltered, late-night journey into the dark and delightfully absurd underbelly of human nature. This podcast masterfully blends the chilling realities of true crime—unpacking the "banality of evil" behind monsters who hide in plain sight—with the chaotic hilarity of insomniac talk radio. Expect deep dives into the minds of psychopaths and fierce debates on whether killers should profit from their crimes, immediately followed by wildly unhinged

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Hour 4: Crazy is Just Alternative | 04-09-26

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2026/04/09

Welcome to The Other Side of Midnight, where Lionel takes you on a wild, late-night ride through human psychology, true crime, and the bizarre realities of insomniac talk radio. In this episode, Lionel attempts to apply critical thinking to life's biggest mysteries, diving into the dark minds of serial killers, the compulsive habits of hoarders, and the difference between being clinically "crazy" versus just spiritually unsound. The broadcast goes wonderfully off the rails thanks to a hilarious

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52:13

Hour 3: Exploring the Serial Killer Mind | 04-09-26

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2026/04/09

Dive into the chilling psychology of serial killers with Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight. This episode unpacks the terrifying reality that monsters like Rex Heuermann hide in plain sight, looking just like ordinary neighbors. Listen in as Lionel navigates wild listener calls—ranging from a guy who claims he hung out with serial killers as a kid, to callers blaming violent crimes on Long Island tap water and "thyroid conditions". It's a fast-paced, sometimes absurd exploration of the killer

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51:59

Hour 2: Sociopaths, Psychopaths, and Sadists | 04-09-26

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2026/04/09

Dive into the dark, absurd, and baffling underbelly of society with this episode of The Other Side of Midnight. In this hour, Lionel tackles the public's bizarre apathy toward mysteriously dead NASA scientists and government coverups. He tears into a local "moonbat" mayor's disastrous promises of free public transit, hilariously roasts the world's absolute blandest television weather reports, and shares unforgettable, wildly inappropriate defendant names from his time in juvenile court. On the

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51:41

Hour 1: Serial Killers in the Suburbs | 04-09-26

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2026/04/09

Tired of mainstream news just feeding you shallow labels and quick soundbites? In this episode, Lionel dives into the dark abyss of true crime, exploring the chilling guilty plea of the Gilgo Beach serial killer, Rex Heuermann. Lionel unpacks the "banality of evil," questioning how a seemingly normal architect and family man could hide a monstrous secret for nearly two decades. The episode then heats up with callers as the conversation pivots to a fierce debate over "Son of Sam" laws. Should

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196:17

Explaining War to Aliens | 04-08-26

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2026/04/08

Welcome to "The Other Side of Midnight," the ultimate late-night intellectual gumbo! Hosted by self-proclaimed political atheist Lionel, this unpredictable show tackles the absurdity of the modern world and the primal depths of human nature. From exposing the $30 billion tech takeover of American classrooms and the underground "pen to paper" rebellion of Gen Alpha, to debating how you’d explain humanity's obsession with war to a visiting extraterrestrial, no topic is off-limits. Dive into the

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52:09

Hour 4: From Sherman to Skynet | 04-08-26

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2026/04/08

Tune in to this wildly unpredictable late-night episode where we explore the fascinating paradox of war—its undeniable barbarity mixed with the sheer genius of military strategy. Join Lionel and his callers as they dive deep into the brilliant but brutal tactics of historical heavyweights like General Patton, Curtis LeMay, and a heavily intoxicated Ulysses S. Grant. The conversation then takes a sharp turn into the future, debating the terrifying realities of autonomous AI drones, quantum computing,

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50:09

Hour 3: Thinning the Human Herd | 04-08-26

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2026/04/08

Dive into the dark, fascinating psychology of human conflict with Lionel on this episode of The Other Side of Midnight. Why are humans so naturally predisposed to violence and warfare?. Lionel and his colorful cast of callers explore everything from the tribal, cutthroat nature of sports like cricket to the bizarre human instinct to immediately weaponize new inventions like the airplane. Tune in for wild debates on whether war is just the planet's way of "thinning the herd", the predatory reality of

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Hour 2: The Martial Instinct | 04-08-26

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2026/04/08

Welcome to "The Other Side of Midnight" with your host, the self-proclaimed political atheist, Lionel. In this episode, Lionel conducts a philosophical thought experiment: how would you explain humanity's inherent fascination with war to a visiting extraterrestrial?. Joined by a cast of eccentric midnight callers, the show attempts to unpack why humans memorialize conflict but struggle to remember peace. Is war simply a profitable business venture, a cosmic chess game orchestrated by higher beings

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51:46

Hour 1: Warrior Wednesday | 04-08-26

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2026/04/08

In this fiery "Warrior Wednesday" segment, Lionel and child advocate Lynn Shaw expose the staggering $30 billion tech takeover of American classrooms. Are laptops, tablets, and AI actually making our kids smarter, or are they engineering a historic cognitive decline? This episode dives into the dark side of the digital classroom, from chatbots giving dangerous advice to the glaring absence of everyday parents on the White House tech council. Discover why the ultimate Gen Alpha rebellion involves

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197:23

AI, Surveillance, and Society | 04-07-26

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling ·

2026/04/07

Welcome to The Other Side of Midnight, an unfiltered, frenetic, and provocative late-night ride through the absurdities of modern society. Hosted by the unapologetic Lionel, this show tackles the weird and unsettling realities of our tech-driven future—from corporate AI systems blackmailing their creators to Gen Z's obsession with romantic chatbots. Expect a wild mix of deep cultural critique, true crime frustrations, and First Amendment zealotry. Whether he's dissecting the chilling rise of

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Hour 4: First Amendment Zealots Only | 04-07-26

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2026/04/07

Join Lionel on "The Other Side of Midnight" for an unfiltered, wide-ranging ride through space, society, and the absurdities of the legal system. In this episode, Lionel dives into the real reason NASA's Artemis program is heading to the far side of the moon and explores the high-energy radiation risks of the Van Allen belts. Back on Earth, things get even weirder as Lionel breaks down the bizarre arrest of a political protester in a penis costume, tears apart vague loitering and "prowling"

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51:54

Hour 3: Minority Report, Now in Real Life | 04-07-26

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2026/04/07

In this episode, Lionel laments the death of old-school print journalism, the lost "Mid-Atlantic" accent, and the legendary writing styles of Jimmy Breslin and the Beat Generation, while roasting the manufactured, insincere cheerfulness of morning TV divas. The conversation then takes a dark turn into the "Conspiratorium," exploring how the FBI is turning Minority Report into reality with predictive law enforcement, metadata surveillance, and Cass Sunstein's "cognitive infiltration". Finally, Lionel

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51:43

Hour 2: The Disappearing Office | 04-07-26

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2026/04/07

Welcome to another unpredictable, frenetic hour of The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel. In this episode, Lionel dissects how the gig economy and the work-from-home revolution killed our collective spirit, trading office friendships for "Netflix neck," sterile hot-desking, and men wearing backpacks instead of briefcases. He also loses his mind over the baffling Nancy Guthrie kidnapping cold case, exasperated that no one will just pay the one-Bitcoin ransom while fielding hilariously unhelpful

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