The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel

Strap in as Lionel takes you to the "correct side of the truth," moving from the baffling incompetence of the Savannah Guthrie case to the "militant atheist" mob attacking Intelligent Design. This genre-bending episode tackles the "drunk" history of U.S. presidents, the forensic evidence of Jeffrey Epstein’s murder, and the theory that our DNA was edited by the Anunnaki rather than evolved from apes. From Hudson Valley UFO sightings to a caller juggling a wife and a girlfriend, Lionel asks: if aliens exist, do they have original sin? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a genre-bending hour where the paranormal collides with messy human drama. Lionel takes on "lazy" skeptics who dismiss alien visitation simply because they haven't seen it themselves, arguing that belief in UFOs is no different than belief in love or God. The lines are open as callers debate the validity of abductions, share eerie stories of wives who can predict death, and recount telepathic farewells from dying relatives. But the mysteries aren't just cosmic—they are domestic. Lionel is left baffled by "Fitzy," a caller managing a guilt-ridden 15-year relationship with both a wife and a girlfriend, and offers blunt advice to a 75-year-old father whose home has been overrun by his adult daughters and grandchildren. Whether it's little green men or family feuds, Lionel asks the ultimate question: How do you know what you know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel as he ventures into the unexplained, beginning with a somber tribute to UFO expert Nick Pope and his battle with cancer. This episode dives deep into the mysteries of intelligent design, questioning if the complexities of human DNA—and our 23 pairs of chromosomes—prove we were "edited" by the Anunnaki rather than evolved from apes. Listeners light up the lines with radical theories, from the geocentric model of the universe to claims that UFOs are actually government psy-ops. Plus, tune in for spine-tingling personal accounts, including Hudson Valley UFO sightings, premonitory dreams about passed loved ones, and a terrifying encounter with a shadow entity in a hot tub. Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, Lionel asks: What would it take for you to believe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel dissects the true history of Washington’s Birthday and ranks the worst U.S. presidents, including the "drunk" Franklin Pierce and the allegedly gay James Buchanan. He defends Yale professor David Gelernter against "militant atheists" while debating the limits of Darwinian evolution versus Intelligent Design. The conversation shifts to the modern surveillance state, the "Panopticon" of tracking data, and skepticism surrounding the media frenzy over the Savannah Guthrie missing person case. Finally, Lionel analyzes Barack Obama's "slip-up" regarding extraterrestrials and takes vivid listener calls about UFO sightings, ultimately asking: If aliens exist, do they have original sin? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strap in as Lionel takes you to the "correct side of the truth," serving up solid food for those tired of the "mother's milk" on cable news. Lionel dissects the baffling incompetence surrounding the Savannah Guthrie case—from cleaning the pool at a crime scene to the family’s hesitation to put up real ransom money. He then exposes the "militant atheist" mob targeting Yale mathematician David Gelernter for questioning Darwinism. Plus, Lionel doubles down on the reality of geoengineering, explains why the hyoid bone proves Jeffrey Epstein was murdered, and takes calls on the dark, depraved underbelly of elite society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel for a chaotic "Ventilation Friday" on The Other Side of Midnight! In this wild ride, Lionel embraces the absurdities of aging—from dilated pupils and "welder’s glasses" to the joys of Medicare—and declares war on men who wear backpacks with suits. We dive deep into the Nancy Guthrie investigation, questioning whether it’s incompetence or a conspiracy, and explore the "obscure world of obscure sports," featuring everything from the Alaskan Ear Pull to headless goat polo. Plus, listeners chime in with bizarre confessions about grandma’s dentures, prison pool hustling, and a brothel visit just to say "thank you." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel on a wild ride through "the obscure world of obscure sports," ranging from the brutality of English shin-kicking to the chaotic spectacle of Buzkashi (headless goat polo). The conversation takes a dark turn into true crime as callers debate whether the Sheriff was "in on" the Guthrie abduction and how criminals bypass doorbell cameras. Finally, a former inmate calls in to reveal the secrets of prison pool hustling and the surprisingly emotional reality of training service dogs behind bars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this "Ventilation Friday," Lionel takes listeners on a wild ride from linguistic pet peeves to the dark psychology of true crime. The episode dissects the mysterious Nancy Guthrie case and the logic of police investigations before taking a sharp turn into the "Obscure Competition Corner". Tune in for a hilarious and harrowing look at the Alaskan Ear Pull, the Inuit High Kick, and the cutthroat world of senior citizen shuffleboard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Ventilation Friday on The Other Side of Midnight! Lionel tears into the baffled investigation regarding the Nancy Guthrie disappearance—is it incompetence, or a media conspiracy to boost ratings? Things take a bizarre turn when a caller confesses to wearing her grandmother’s dentures as a child, leading Lionel down a rabbit hole of gender norms and "old lady clothes". Plus, we crowd-source a manhunt for a "distended" suspect at Walmart, and Lionel explains why Bill Gates should have taken a page out of Vince McMahon's playbook when asked about Jeffrey Epstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel for a chaotic "Ventilation Friday" on The Other Side of Midnight, where he embraces the absurdity of aging—from terrifying high-tech eye exams and "welder's glasses" to the unexpected joys of Medicare. Lionel declares war on men wearing backpacks with suits, dismisses the Nancy Guthrie investigation as a joke, and fields a wild lineup of callers. Tune in for discussions on stray cat architecture, math teachers analyzing Trump, and an unforgettable story about a man who visited a brothel just to say "thank you". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a chaotic, hilarious deep dive into the intersection of true crime, legal theory, and conspiracy. From dissecting the baffling Nancy Guthrie disappearance to examining shocking forensic claims about Kurt Cobain’s death, no theory is too wild. Tune in for "dissertations" on Ring cameras, debates on "mitten vs. glove" forensics, and a nostalgic trip down memory lane with "The Bionic Nose Picker". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel dives deep into two twisted mysteries in this jam-packed hour. First, he examines shocking new claims from forensic specialists suggesting Kurt Cobain’s death was a homicide, not a suicide, questioning if the grunge icon was too incapacitated to pull the trigger. Then, the focus shifts to the baffling disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Lionel and his callers dissect the bizarre details—from the "plant-waving" suspect caught on the Nest cam to Savannah Guthrie’s cryptic video messages—while debating theories about Bitcoin ransoms, the brother-in-law, and potential family conspiracies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight as he dissects the chaotic intersection of true crime, legal theory, and conspiracy. The hour kicks off with a personal war story about a robbery trial where a "raining hair" experiment proved reasonable doubt. The conversation then shifts to the Nancy Guthrie abduction, sparking wild listener theories about Epstein cover-ups and international gun-running plots. Lionel also breaks down the logistical nightmare of actually collecting a crime stopper’s reward, questions the logic of returning to a crime scene for "Grandpappy's shooting iron," and debates whether a psychic remote viewer can legally establish probable cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel dives into the chaotic world of amateur detectives and wild theories. He tackles the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, debating callers on everything from "mitten vs. glove" forensics to "Deep State" distractions involving Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, a look at the tragic Malik Williams case and a nostalgic rant about why OJ Simpson’s glove never fit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a chaotic and hilarious deep dive into the Nancy Guthrie mystery, where no listener theory is too wild—from satellite imagery to suspects carrying lawnmowers in knapsacks. This episode features a "dissertation" on Ring cameras, a breakdown of Pam Bondi’s brutal congressional counter-punching, and Lionel’s nostalgic trip down memory lane involving CB radios and his handle, "The Bionic Nose Picker". Whether it’s analyzing FBI agents in flannel or debating Bitcoin ransoms, Lionel and his eclectic callers cover it all with unmatched wit and sarcasm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel and Lynn Shaw expose the dark side of digital addiction, revealing how "loot boxes" are turning children into gamblers. Then, the show pivots to the absurdly bizarre Nancy Guthrie case, dissecting a "bumbling oaf" of a suspect who attempts to hide behind a twig while wearing oversized gloves. From pacemaker Wi-Fi theories to digital slot machines, Lionel breaks down the strange world of modern surveillance and incompetent criminals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight as he dives into the strange world of modern surveillance, questioning why anyone needs 50 Ring cameras in a single room or feels the need to post about "fluffy black cats" and strange noises on community apps. The conversation takes a dark but bizarre turn as listeners call in with wild theories regarding the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, ranging from pacemaker Wi-Fi tracking to the idea that the 84-year-old victim is actually "having a good time". From analyzing "bumbling oaf" kidnappers with knapsacks to debating if blood on a driveway is just from a dog, Lionel dissects the absurdity of armchair detectives and the true crime craze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel dives into the bizarre twists surrounding the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, scrutinizing the "DoorDash" suspect caught on a Ring camera trying to hide behind a handful of grass. Joined by "Detective Nolan" and a cast of colorful callers, the show dissects the suspicious ransom notes sent to TMZ, the troubling blood trail, and why the FBI might be releasing videos of a man in oven mitts. From theories about botched burglaries to "pickup squads," Lionel asks the real question: is this a kidnapping, or just a crime scene full of bad actors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel dives into the absurdity of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, dissecting the bizarre Ring camera footage of a suspect who appears to be wearing "oven mitts" or boxing gloves while holding a revolver like an old-time gunslinger. Lionel and his callers debate whether the "incompetent" suspect is a man or a woman based on their walk, eyebrows, and "sweatpant flaps," while mocking the decision to hide from the camera using a handful of leaves and twigs. From theories about FedEx drivers to a confusing stop in Rio Rico, Lionel tries to make sense of a crime involving Bitcoin ransom, potential fake mustaches, and a suspect who might just be the "worst" criminal ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel and Lynn Shaw expose the hidden gambling addiction brewing in millions of American homes. A new report reveals that 1 in 3 boys are gambling before they’re old enough to drive, groomed by "loot boxes" inside their favorite video games. Lynn breaks down how Big Tech algorithms and digital slot machines are rewiring kids' brains for risk. Plus, an update on the groundbreaking lawsuits against social media giants and the heartbreaking story of Piper Lewis, a trafficked teen failed by the justice system. It’s time to lock the digital front door—before the house wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices