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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 signatur ...
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Rob Bartlett, star of stage and screen, best known from his years as a writer of genius comic characters on the Imus in the Morning program, is back with The Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour, every Saturday Night at 10 PM on 77WABC… and then, immediately afterward, available as a podcast on the OG Podcast Network. A unique hybrid of Classic Radio Comedy Shows, Late-Night Talk Shows and Saturday Night Live. In fact, Andrew Smith, former Head Writer of SNL, is on board with Rob, writing and perf ...
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Join Lionel and Lynn Shaw for an unfiltered journey that swaps cable news drivel for a deep dive into the "War for our Children" and the absurdities of modern life. From exposing digital grooming on platforms like Roblox and the need to sunset Section 230 to surviving a mugshot or a live capuchin monkey attack, Lionel tackles the topics society is …
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Lionel explores the psychology of animal ownership, questioning whether your preference for a snow leopard suggests you are a "demented psychopath" or if your love for birds is just a reflection of being "accommodating". From the lightning-fast dives of the Peregrine falcon to the highly intelligent social networks of ravens, the sources detail a d…
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Lionel delivers an entertaining and informative journey through the absurdities of modern nutrition, radio culture, and canine behavioral drama. Lionel dives into the saga of Samantha the German Shepherd, a 14-month-old "bully" facing expulsion from doggy daycare for her relentless barking. Lionel further explores the myths of the Mediterranean die…
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Step into The Other Side of Midnight, where the drivel of cable news is replaced with deep-dive analysis and unfiltered conversation. Lionel tackles the formative years of sexuality, the ignored triumphs of particle physics, and practical tips for surviving a mugshot. From questioning the origins of human nature to debating the evolution of the LGB…
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Join Lionel and his wife, Lyn Shaw of Lynn’s Warriors, for a critical Warrior Wednesday update on the "War for our Children". As National Human Trafficking Awareness Month begins, the duo exposes how modern slavery has moved from the "white van" to the digital kitchen table. They dive into the "hypocrisy" of Big Tech, the dangers of online grooming…
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Dive into The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel, a stream-of-consciousness deep dive where the complex meets the completely absurd. From railing against the "unmasculine" plague of backpack-wearing men to exploring the secret languages of truckers and carnies, Lionel provides a sharp, wacky perspective on the modern human condition. Whether you’re…
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Step into the eclectic and informative world of Lionel, where no topic is too strange and no question is off-limits. From the sidewalk fortune-tellers of New York City to the mysteries of palmistry and tarot, this show explores the thin line between skepticism and the fascinating world of the paranormal. Whether debating if you can artificially sch…
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Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for an unfiltered dive into the "human condition" and the quirky secrets we keep. This episode explores "guilty pleasures"—from secret sewing hobbies to a hidden love for Kate Smith—and the elaborate lies people tell to maintain their reputations, including a man who maintained a fake bowling career complet…
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Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for an entertaining and informative journey through the quirky, the legal, and the cultural. In this episode, Lionel dives into the "libel-proof plaintiff doctrine" involving Lenny Dykstra, recounts his early days at WABC during the Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding scandal, and explores the "controlled stab…
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Dive into The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel, a show where the complex meets the completely absurd in a stream-of-consciousness deep dive into modern life. From railing against slow-motion self-defense videos and the "unmasculine" plague of grown men in backpacks to dissecting the failures of cable news, Lionel provides a sharp, wacky perspecti…
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Dive into the late-night intellectual fray with Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a provocative masterclass in political realism and constitutional law. In this episode, Lionel dismantles "cutesy" worldviews to reveal the cold reality of power politics, from the "hinky" business behind the removal of Venezuela’s Nicholas Maduro to the aggres…
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Step into the late-night intellectual fray with The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel. In this episode, Lionel dissects the "crude" reality of Venezuelan oil, the aggressive roots of neoconservatism, and the modernization of the Catholic Church. From a caller’s 1967 Corvette analogy for foreign policy to a deep dive into why "liberals mugged by re…
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In this episode of The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel breaks down the "hinky" business behind the United States' move on Venezuela’s Maduro, questioning if the mission was about drug enforcement or a grab for oil,,. He pivots to a high-stakes history lesson, dismantling the myth that the U.S. was founded as a Christian nation by citing the Treaty o…
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Dive into the legal, historical, and geopolitical rabbit hole with Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight. From the Monroe Doctrine and the arrest of Maduro to the myths of Pope Joan, this episode dismantles "cutesy" worldviews and replaces them with the cold reality of power politics. Lionel takes on callers over NATO’s borders, Islamic law, and the…
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Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a provocative masterclass in political realism and constitutional law. In this episode, Lionel dissects the recent military operation to remove Nicholas Maduro in Venezuela, challenging the popular narrative that such actions are unconstitutional without a formal declaration of war. Moving beyond "bumpe…
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Lionel rings in the new year with a high-stakes briefing on protecting children from predatory tech algorithms, AI-enabled toys, and "grooming environments" like Roblox. Far from your average New Year’s special, the show explores why terrestrial radio is the "new vinyl"—a hip, high-quality medium for "radicalized wild talk" and raw human connection…
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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 …
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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 me…
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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,…
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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. …
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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 me…
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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 b…
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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, debati…
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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 th…
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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…
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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" an…
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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 i…
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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, Lio…
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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 th…
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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 an…
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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…
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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 fa…
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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 lo…
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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. …
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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 che…
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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…
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Lionel delivers an entertaining and informative look at a world facing "existential threats," ranging from AI and globalist agendas to the "Ozempic face" of modern culture. Whether he’s dismantling the "prison industrial complex," arguing for the legalization of drugs to destroy cartel profits, or critiquing the current state of the Republican part…
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Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for an unfiltered dive into the "tone-deafness" of modern politics. From the baffling alliance between Turning Point USA and Nicki Minaj to the looming threat of a Venezuelan invasion, Lionel deconstructs the incompetence of the political machine. Whether discussing Hunter Biden’s sudden policy shifts or th…
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Dive into The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel, where the host strips away the "casino" lights of modern news to reveal the gritty legal and constitutional realities facing the nation. Lionel breaks down why bombing boats in sovereign waters is an act of war under international law, navigates the fine line between religious freedom and administra…
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Step into The Other Side of Midnight, where Lionel delivers an unfiltered "sermonet" on the state of the world. Forget the "Jurassic Park" of local news and the empty flash of cable; this is oxygen for the informed. Lionel dismantles the "Left/Right Paradox"—where the left controls what you say and the right controls what you think—to find the auth…
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Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a witty, cynical, and unapologetic journey through the "signs of the apocalypse" found in modern life. From the rise of "thought vigilantes" and surprising censorship within the political right to the "combat driving" required to survive holiday mall shopping, Lionel dissects the absurdity of the curren…
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Lionel dives into the public apathy surrounding the Epstein files, and challenges the legacy of pop culture icons like Snoopy and Charlie Brown. From debates over the ethics of euthanasia and the "sliding scale" of animal morality to bizarre tales of eating cat meat in Asia and hunting rats with night vision, Lionel covers the brilliant, the boring…
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Lionel dissects the "Menendez-style" defense in the Nick Reiner murder case and questions the blurred line between pet devotion and mental pathology. From the ethics of feral cat colonies to the "benign lunacy" of a 60-cat household, Lionel explores why humans sometimes prioritize animals over their own kind. The conversation takes bizarre turns th…
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Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a witty and unapologetic journey through the absurdities of modern life. Lionel breaks down the chaos of holiday mall shopping, from "combat driving" in the parking lot to the "signs of the apocalypse" found in the food court. The conversation takes a sharp turn into the "pathology" of extreme pet cultu…
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Lionel dives into the rise of "thought vigilantes" and the surprising censorship emerging from within the “right," arguing that while the left tells you what not to say, the right is increasingly telling you what not to think. From dissecting the chaos at Amfest to challenging the war profiteering of NATO, Lionel explores why society has lost the a…
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Strap in for Ventilation Friday, a raw and irreverent journey through the absurdities of modern life with your host, Lionel. From the "red pill" truth about Santa Claus to the legal ethics of cloning yourself just to inherit your own debt, Lionel skewers everything from holiday pretentiousness to high-tech true crime. Whether he is dissecting muscl…
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Lionel serves up an irreverent cocktail of high-tech ethics, bizarre true crime, and biting pop-culture critiques. Lionel highlights a world where the law always lags behind technology, exploring everything from genetic testing that cracks 40-year-old kidnapping cases to the legal minefield of posthumous DNA harvesting and the financial obligations…
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