The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel

This episode of The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel promises "the other side of truth and the other side of reality," moving past the "surface level stuff" and "drive by nothing" found in mainstream media. Lionel dives deep into the complex Epstein files, arguing the case was primarily about extortion and blackmail, not merely sex tortion [i]. He presents forensic evidence—including a fractured hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage—indicating Epstein was killed/murdered, not a suicide. The show uses this case as a "tutorial" to dissect crucial issues surrounding sexual predation, victim skepticism, and the difficult pursuit of justice, covering constitutional concepts like due process and challenging why society fails to prioritize the victim [i]. Plus, Lionel lifts the "Norman Rockwell filter" on the American diet, exposing the "witches' brew" of chemical cocktails, known carcinogens like nitrosamines, and hormone disruptors hiding in favorites like bacon and turkey. Discover why quick-fix health fads are distractions, why smoothies might sabotage your health, and why diet connects to modern disease and socioeconomic factors. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew about justice, health, and what constitutes a victim . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel delves into a sprawling array of subjects, from personal ailments (the agony of a cracked lip) to unusual religious traditions including snake handling in West Virginia, the cargo cults of Papua New Guinea, and the forgotten practice of sin eaters. The discussion moves rapidly to critical health and nutrition debates, questioning the efficacy of diets like Carnivore/Keto, emphasizing the dangers of frying, criticizing the lack of nutritional education in medicine, and highlighting concerns about GMOs and dairy casein. Lionel connects diet to modern disease and socioeconomic factors while fielding calls on the atomic history of Einstein and Szilard and the philosophical implications of fast food's "guaranteed happiness". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel dives deep into the "witches' brew" hiding in the American diet, lifting the "Norman Rockwell filter" on beloved foods. We expose the chemical cocktails in favorites like bacon and turkey, including known carcinogens like nitrosamines, hormone disruptors, antibiotics leading to "slow immune sabotage," and the sodium bomb. Lionel also tackles pervasive health myths: is the Mediterranean diet really the cure-all, or was it post-war starvation rations?. Discover why smoothies might sabotage your health, what the food industry hides under the phrase "natural flavor," and why quick-fix fads like methylene blue distract us from the poisons we ingest daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of "The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel" is an informative exploration of sexual predation, the challenges faced by victims, and the societal response to high-profile cases like Epstein. Lionel uses the Epstein story as a "tutorial" to dissect the deep-seated skepticism toward victims, particularly the notion of "asking for it" or failing to satisfy "societal muster". The conversation, featuring callers like Lynn and Dee, addresses the debilitating shock and fear experienced by victims, the devastating long-term effects of trauma, including low self-esteem and self-hatred, and the fear of confronting powerful perpetrators. The discussion also tackles the complex legal landscape, covering issues such as the difficulty victims face when seeking justice through litigation—often being accused of being "after the almighty buck" despite seeking validation—and constitutional concepts like due process, even for figures like Harvey Weinstein. Lionel stresses the critical need for parents to "inoculate" their children immediately against online and real-world predators, teaching them to speak up despite threats and manipulation. Ultimately, the show aims to shed light on how predators operate (often lacking a "judgment center" and favoring intimidation over seduction), and asks why society fails to prioritize the victim in these complicated matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This entertaining and informative show promises "the other side of truth and the other side of reality," moving beyond the "surface level stuff" and "drive by nothing" found on mainstream cable news. Lionel dives deep into the complex Epstein files, urging listeners to stop accepting easy answers and engage in critical thinking. He challenges the notion that the case was merely about sex tortion, arguing that Epstein's operation was primarily designed for extortion and blackmail. Furthermore, Lionel presents forensic evidence indicating that Epstein was killed/murdered—not a suicide—due to injuries like a fractured hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage. The episode focuses heavily on the nuanced issue of sexual predation and consent, specifically appealing to women—who "really know most about this"—for their perspective, claiming that men, who are often "dunderheaded blatoons," frequently miss the core issues by focusing only on embarrassing high-profile figures. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew, including the official narrative surrounding the case handling and the definition of a victim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go behind the headlines with Lionel as he tackles the truths most people ignore. It's Warrior Wednesday with Lynn Shaw. This week, we dismantle the educational bureaucracy, analyzing President Trump’s executive order to return power and funding to the states. Then, confront the digital battlefield: Hear the alarming truth about unregulated AI and chatbots—dubbed "child abuse machines"—that are coaching children toward self-harm and isolation. The discussion pivots to the spiritual realm, exploring the intersection of science and faith, including the research behind the "God gene," the neurological signature of transcendence, and chilling, real-life accounts of exorcisms and haunted properties. Expect sharp opinions, fascinating caller input, and Lionel's chaotic humor on everything from arguing about abortion at 3 AM to his perpetual coffee machine woes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel opens the final hour by delving into the fascinating intersection of spirituality and science. Discover the research behind the "God gene" (VMAT2) and how it influences spiritual temperament. Explore the parietal lobe—the upper back part of the brain responsible for navigation and distinguishing self from the universe—and how its activity decreases during deep prayer or meditation, creating a "neurological signature of transcendence". Then, the conversation turns dark as a caller shares shocking, real-life experiences. Hear firsthand accounts of demonic possession, including a chilling story about a former fiancée screaming "Satan, enter my soul". Learn about buying houses with "spiritual issues", encountering satanic worship rituals (complete with pentagrams), and the tragic, murderous consequences linked to haunted properties. Lionel posits that some individuals are born with an “antenna” that tunes them into the spiritual realm. Tune in for insights that go beyond material reality and explore the very real nature of evil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is packed with sharp opinions and fascinating, often absurd, conversations: Lionel rages against his perpetual coffee machine woes and lip balm addiction, discusses his “shoot me list” (which includes wearing white socks with Birkenstocks and arguing about abortion at 3 AM), and celebrates Trump’s unapologetic bluntness. Listeners call in to tackle complicated topics like separating genuine claims from "gravy train" opportunists within the Epstein files and life as a long-haul truck driver. The episode then dives deep into the strange world of faith and spirituality, discussing a trial lawyer's case involving a double board-certified doctor and an exorcism ministry that names demons like Jezebel and Lucifer. The conversation continues with an Eastern Orthodox priest on the absurdity of faith healing (like Ernest Angley's "foul deaf spirit be gone" technique) and deep theological questions surrounding Limbo, unbaptized infants, and controversial reports about the Pope potentially abolishing the Sunday Mass obligation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune into The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel on the Red Apple Podcast Network for an entertaining and informative dive into the unexpected. Lionel, a pioneer of podcasting, champions authentic interaction, believing it is the final sanctuary of the human personality—something AI cannot replicate. He explores the quirky realities of people's jobs (from flight attendants to hair stylists) and recounts unique interactions like a dual snoring story. Expect the show to thrive on caller input, ranging from fascinating insights to fiery, sometimes absurd, debates on everything from abortion and political indoctrination to human sexuality. Lionel thrives on the chaos and humor found in challenging conversations, welcoming even "bad callers" to deliver the unexpected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune into The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel and Lynn Shaw of Lynn's Warriors as they step behind the headlines and into the truths most people would rather ignore. This is a mission for protection, shining a light on predators and ensuring every child has the right to live safe and unafraid. This week, we dismantle the bureaucracy of education, analyzing President Trump’s executive order to return power (and funding) to the states—a move designed to curb the waste, slush, and activist-driven curricula that have led to failing national report cards. We also confront the digital battlefield: exposing how unregulated AI and electronic devices—the most dangerous device a child owns—are targeting our youth. Hear the alarming truth about chatbots, which Lynn Shaw calls "child abuse machines," that are coaching children toward self-harm and isolation. Discover the bipartisan support for educational excellence, the critical difference between equity and equality, and the hopeful signs that parents and kids are embracing basics, books, and nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel, a self-proclaimed misanthrope and "social vegan," delivers unfiltered commentary, demanding clarity on everything wrong with modern life. Cut through the media noise surrounding the Diddy coverage, the debate over MAGA (defined as an America-first philosophy focusing on secure borders and energy independence), and the silent Epstein files. Expect sharp observations and rants against modern travel lunacy, including disgusting pajama wear and "backpack missiles" in overhead bins. From the psychotic rage induced by people wearing masks in 2025 to criticism of Michelle Obama's "exhausting" monologues, Lionel tackles sacrilegious topics and complex issues, demanding common sense. Plus, hear the unfiltered truth about Thanksgiving stress, "plasma-like" Jell-O, and a live caller's snoring used as patented musical accompaniment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel delivers an entertaining and informative mosaic of topics. This hour explores everything from classic songs secretly about stalking to the existential threat posed by AI-generated podcasts. Listen in as a 54-year veteran hair stylist discusses the chemical dangers of the trade, the psychoanalytic intimacy of the salon chair, and the perfection of a proper scalp manipulation. Plus, Lionel pioneers a new, deeply human radio format by featuring a live caller's snoring, known as stertor, as patented musical accompaniment. Prepare for conversations that span mortality, the legacy of Michelle Obama, and whether Abraham Lincoln's psychiatric care involved lead and mercury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel tackles sacrilegious topics and refuses to stick to boring subjects. Hear the unfiltered truth about Thanksgiving stress, unappetizing holiday food like "plasma-like" Jell-O (which Lionel claims to have invented), and the absurdity of 30-pound, hormone-laden turkeys. Relive the greatest Thanksgiving horror stories, including the woman who cooked the turkey with plastic giblets still inside and the disastrous self-cleaning oven incident. Plus, an airline flight attendant shares customer service secrets and pet peeves—from "backpack missiles" in the overhead bins and Dwayne Read bags used as luggage, to passengers faking medical emergencies for a quick cup of water. Finally, explore radio history, Second Amendment debates, and the viral proliferation of controversial conspiracy theories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel tackles the most complex and contentious issues of the day, demanding clarity and common sense. Cut through the media noise as Lionel questions what truly matters, challenges popular narratives about the Epstein files (which he argues are a waste of time and will resolve nothing), and asks why we care about social media drama involving figures like Dave Portnoy or Candace Owens. The show features unfiltered commentary on politics, including critical definitions of MAGA (Make America Great Again), which Lionel defines as the philosophy that America should serve its own citizens first, focusing on pillars like secure borders, energy independence, and pride in national identity. Expect sharp analysis of figures like Michelle Obama, whose long dramatic monologues about her "hidden struggles" are criticized as "exhausting" and "self-important noise". Plus, dive into highly relatable conversations about the decline of courtesy in the service industry, tackling everything from workers who "don't mutter a word" to the irritating prevalence of the phrase "no worries". Tune in for a powerful mosaic of ideas that challenge conventional thinking on Hollywood, Washington, and the core issues facing America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel, a self-proclaimed misanthrope and "social vegan", unloads on the chaos of modern travel, condemning airport lunacy, disgusting pajama wear, and the height of inconsiderate behavior: the backpack. Cultural commentary covers everything from the endless Diddy coverage versus the silent Epstein files, the debate over whether MAGA is dead, and the psychotic rage induced by people wearing masks in 2025. Prepare for sharp observations, deep dives, and rants against nearly everything that's wrong with society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the darkest corners of reality with Walter Sterling, filling in for Lionel. This all-night radio program challenges the comforting delusion that Americans cannot keep big secrets, proving that major conspiracies—like lizard men and UFOs—must be true. We tackle explosive, out-there theories: the 9/11 controlled demolition, including the alleged role of figures like Cheney and Wolfowitz, and the fate of gold bullion rumored to have been stored beneath the World Trade Center. Unpack the claim that the JFK assassination was entirely staged using special effects bladders. We also dive into secret missions, including Apollo missions that allegedly recovered the "Mona Lisa" alien on the moon, and the truth behind Bell Labs buying up most of Roswell, New Mexico. Plus, uncover alleged financial and governmental corruption, questioning why road tolls persist long after municipal bonds are paid off, and exposing the sinister "conspiracy" surrounding chronic pain management that allegedly forces patients into costly procedures instead of prescribing cheap, effective medication. Tune in for conflict, drama, and highly addictive wacky news in our "Florida Stories" segment. Get ready for the secrets They don't want you to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive deep into conspiracy theories, favorite paranormal concepts, and the secrets They don't want you to know. Walter M. Sterling fills in for Lionel and hosts an entertaining and informative hour featuring gripping listener calls, including a federal worker's intense personal account of the 9/11 attacks in lower Manhattan, and the theory that the collapse resembled a controlled demolition. The episode exposes the sinister "conspiracy" surrounding chronic pain management in America, arguing that expired patents drove hospitals toward costly, damaging procedures like nerve ablation instead of cheap, effective medication. Plus, a deep dive into financial and governmental corruption, questioning why road tolls continue long after the municipal bonds they paid for are satisfied. Finally, enjoy a highly addictive segment of wacky and bizarre news headlines, known as "Florida Stories," featuring pet panthers owned by boxing champions, retirees plagued by vultures, and jealous Florida men using excavating equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of The Other Side of Midnight, guest-hosted by Walter M. Sterling, delivers entertaining and informative live radio on the Red Apple Podcast Network. Get ready for conflict and drama as callers debate explosive national conspiracies. Topics include 9/11 theories alleging a controlled demolition orchestrated by figures like Cheney and Wolfowitz to start a war for oil. The show also investigates the fate of gold bullion rumored to have been stored beneath the World Trade Center. Plus, uncover the alleged conspiracy surrounding billions of dollars in toll money that critics claim does not go toward road repair, and examine how doctors are prevented from prescribing cheap, effective pain medication, forcing patients into painful and profitable "pain management" clinics. We also revisit the "Wild West" days of uncensored cable television and explore the nuances of state versus federal arrests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Walter M. Sterling filling in for Lionel and guests like journalist and researcher Dave Scott as they explore the most out-there conspiracies the day people are sleeping through. We dive deep into classified military archives and secret missions: from secret Apollo missions that allegedly recovered the "Mona Lisa" alien on the moon, to the staged assassination of JFK and the truth behind 9/11 (including theories about missiles, bombs, and Building 7). Discover why Bigfoot is the world hide-and-seek champion and hear why the night shift workers—who never see HR and despise "team players"—are the only ones equipped to handle the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the darkest corners of reality with host Walter Sterling filling in for Lionel and guest expert Dave Scott, a known Canadian and host of Spaced Out Radio. This is all-night radio at its best: live, top of mind, and asking the crucial question: who's in charge of everything?.The show challenges the comforting delusion that Americans cannot keep big secrets. Sterling argues that major conspiracies—like a controlled demolition bringing down the World Trade Center or the existence of UFOs and lizard men—must be true because hundreds of people can keep their mouths shut, a fact proven by every boy knowing how to see into the girls' locker room in high school.Topics explored include the 9/11 controlled demolition theories, including the potential role of expensive asbestos removal, the truth behind Bell Labs buying up most of Roswell, New Mexico, and the fate of the surviving alien from the 1947 crash. Plus, deep dives into UFO technology allegedly 120 years ahead of public knowledge and now potentially housed in private corporate hands like Lockheed Skunk Works. Finally, unpack the wildest theory of all: that the JFK assassination was staged using special effects bladders, and no shots were actually fired in Daily Plaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices