The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano

Join Lionel for a deep dive into the chaotic intersection of true crime, conspiracy, and future tech. This episode dismantles the baffled incompetence surrounding the Nancy Guthrie case and questions the official narratives of the "Deep State." From politicians destroying their careers via sexting to theories that Joe Biden is a body double, no topic is off-limits. Plus, Lionel explores the terrifying rise of the Singularity, asking if we are ready for AI politicians, robot spouses, and chatbots that diagnose medical conditions better than doctors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight as he dives into the unexplained, starting with the military's recent intercepts of "weather balloons" and the enduring mystery of UAPs. The hour takes a turn into the uncanny when a caller named Mike shares a mind-blowing story about how Artificial Intelligence displayed genuine empathy toward his traumatic brain injury and even diagnosed his father's life-threatening condition when doctors missed it. Lionel explores the terrifying and fascinating implications of this technology: Will AI replace songwriters and artists? Can we trust a machine that learns to manipulate us like the "Milgram experiment"? From the "Megan" movie scenario of rogue robots to the death of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, this episode questions what truly makes us human in a world increasingly run by code. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel for a "Culture Under Siege" special as he sounds the alarm on the impending Singularity, where man and machine merge and AI surpasses humanity. From the dark potential of Palantir's alleged "spy cloud" to the rise of AI politicians who can't be bribed, Lionel asks uncomfortable questions about our digital future. Would you vote for a bot?. Can AI write better songs than The Doors or Bruce Springsteen?. Tune in as Lionel dissects "distributed hallucinations," the death of Hollywood, and why we might soon be attending weddings between humans and apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this hour of The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel dissects the machinery of power, asking the ultimate question: Who really runs the country? He breaks down the critical difference between the "Deep State" bureaucracy and the "Shadow Government" pulling the strings. The conversation takes a wild turn into conspiracy territory, exploring Bill Clinton's convenient "Sicilian Flu", and the theory that Joe Biden might actually be a body double wearing a mask. Plus, Lionel sounds the alarm on the coming "biomedical tyranny," the uselessness of NATO, and why Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) implies the end of civilization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel as he dives deep into the realms of True Crime and Law, dismantling the baffling incompetence surrounding the Nancy Guthrie case. From a sheriff allowing pool cleaners to scrub a crime scene to Savannah Guthrie's bizarre memoir recollections of "playful mock kidnappings," Lionel questions the official narrative. Plus, a look at modern incomprehensible crimes: Why do coaches and politicians destroy their lives by "sexting" evidence of their own guilt? Featuring a former prosecutor's take on serial killer psychology, the madness of unsolicited nudes, and the legal liabilities of gun-free zones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight, the late-night haven for the disconnected where the adults come to talk about the madness gripping the country. From dissecting the bizarre timeline of the Guthrie disappearance and dark Hollywood "baby farm" conspiracies to roasting the "infantilism" of the Super Bowl halftime show, Lionel navigates the whiplash transition between real-world horrors and pop culture distractions. Tune in for wild O.J. Simpson theories, a critique of "proud Luddites," and the sheer chaos of late-night callers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel takes a bite out of the Super Bowl halftime show, questioning Bad Bunny's refusal to sing in English and the cultural implications of the performance. He pivots to a wild deep dive into O.J. Simpson, spinning theories about Navy SEAL training, frogmen, and planted gloves that you've likely never heard before. The conversation swerves from the "death" of local news and the irrelevance of weathermen to the physical realities of aging—specifically the "pendulosity" of certain body parts. Throw in some advice on geriatric breakdancing and a look at the mystery surrounding Savannah Guthrie's mother, and you have a classic hour of late-night chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight, the late-night haven for the "disconnected" where anyone with a pulse and a vague idea is welcome on air. Lionel navigates the whip-lash transition between the darkest corners of the Epstein scandal and the trivial obsession with Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, which he deems a deliberate distraction from real evil. Tune in for a wild mix of conspiracy theories, media critiques, and incomprehensible callers like Melvin—as Lionel asks why the world ignores documented horrors in favor of halftime shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel dissects the bizarre and confusing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, questioning the "stoic" behavior of her family and the incompetence of a law enforcement investigation that includes searching septic tanks and contaminated crime scenes. Lionel also takes aim at "proud Luddites" who brag about not owning TVs or Wi-Fi, and debates whether the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny was a cultural statement or just a massive commercial for Apple Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel for a late-night session where "the adults can talk" about the madness gripping the country. In this episode, Lionel dissects the bizarre timeline and media behavior surrounding the Guthrie disappearance, questioning why the FBI and modern surveillance can't solve it. He pivots to the dark underbelly of Hollywood, alleging "baby farms" and the "rehoming" of adopted children by celebrities. Finally, Lionel roasts the "infantilism" of the Super Bowl halftime show, from Bad Bunny's Spanish lyrics to Kid Rock's lip-syncing, arguing that pop culture distractions are keeping the public from focusing on real horrors like the Epstein case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a blistering and bizarre journey through the news cycle. This episode ricochets from a "metaphysically stupid" Super Bowl halftime show and a Kid Rock retrospective to the bungled investigation of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping. Along the way, Lionel dives into Epstein conspiracies, hilarious linguistic mishaps involving flight attendants, the history of naked Greek wrestling, and the grim reality of forensic maggots. It's raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically chaotic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel takes you on a wild ride through the "Other Side of Midnight," diving deep into the bizarre and the unexplained. In this episode, he questions if the dead—like Jeffrey Epstein—could actually be alive thanks to AI and biotech, and dissects the strange "celebration" ransom demands in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping saga. Plus, we get a crash course in van life survival, a history lesson on naked Greek wrestling, and a graphic chat about forensic maggots. It's conspiracy, true crime, and chaotic commentary all rolled into one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel dives into the dark absurdity of kidnapping negotiations, asking the tough questions: How much ransom is an 84-year-old really worth compared to a brain surgeon? The hour takes a wild turn with a caller who confuses Lord of the Rings with Silence of the Lambs, followed by a harrowing tale of survival from a listener who battled hypothermia and hallucinations during a Mississippi ice storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for an hour of raw, unfiltered commentary that goes where the mainstream media won't. Lionel dissects the bizarre "formulaic" coverage of the Savannah Guthrie kidnapping case, roasting the sheriff for attending a basketball game mid-investigation and questioning the "weird" background of the brother-in-law. The show takes a dark turn into the suppressed Epstein files before lightening up with hilarious, true tales of linguistic mishaps—from a "DUI vs. IUD" confusion to a grandmother screaming for "penis" instead of "peanuts" on a flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel unleashes a blistering critique of the Super Bowl halftime show, labeling Bad Bunny's performance as "metaphysically stupid" and signaling the end of his relationship with the NFL. He pivots to a retrospective on Kid Rock, dissecting his evolution from a "Vanilla Ice with soul" to a conservative icon. Finally, the hour dives deep into the botched Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation, mocking the "Keystone Cops" sheriff, the bizarre ransom demands, and a plea from Savannah Guthrie that sounds like a scene from Silence of the Lambs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel for a chaotic ride through "Speculation Nation" as he dissects the media hysteria and "Keystone Cops" investigation surrounding the mysterious disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie. In this "Ventilation Friday" special, Lionel roasts pundits like Megan Kelly and Ashley Banfield while entertaining wild listener theories ranging from Mexican cartels and pacemaker hacking to conspiracies involving the Clinton Foundation. Tune in as the "Detective Hour" breaks down forensic details, Bitcoin ransom notes, and the dangers of oversharing on social media, all while navigating the "theater of the absurd". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight as he dissects the baffling disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, questioning the validity of "ransom style notes" demanding Bitcoin and whether the Sheriff knows "what the hell he's doing". Lionel scrutinizes the media circus, ripping into Ashley Banfield for naming the brother-in-law as a suspect and analyzing whether Savannah's televised plea felt sincere or like a "job interview". Listeners call in with theories ranging from botched robberies and reverse cell phone pings to the dangers of abandoned mine shafts in the Arizona desert. Plus, a look at the historical disappearance of Helen Brock and a stern warning about the dangers of posting family photos on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel for a dive into the "theater of the absurd" as he and his listeners unravel the mysterious disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother. In this episode, the "Detective Hour" takes full flight with caller theories ranging from Mexican cartels and botched burglaries to wild conspiracies involving the Clinton Foundation and plots to steal an Olympic hosting gig. Lionel dissects the improbable—including nursing school dropouts, opioid withdrawal, and pacemaker hacking—while navigating the fine line between true crime analysis and late-night lunacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel and various callers engage in speculative debate regarding a high-profile kidnapping case involving an elderly woman. The participants analyze specific forensic details, such as blood patterns found at the scene and the technical limitations of pacemaker tracking. Callers propose diverse theories, ranging from familial involvement and financial desperation to the possibility of a random abduction by laborers. Throughout the program, the host critiques the official law enforcement response while highlighting inconsistencies in media reports. Ultimately, the discussion reflects a community's attempt to make sense of a mysterious and tragic event through collective brainstorming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel for "Ventilation Friday" as he dissects the media hysteria and "Keystone Cops" investigation surrounding the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Lionel roasts pundits like Megan Kelly and Ashley Banfield for fueling baseless speculation while questioning the competence of Sheriff Nanos and the "pervert squad" conducting the search. Listeners call in with wild theories ranging from Mexican cartels and secret drinking binges to a retired police officer who is convinced the "Italian" son-in-law is to blame. Amidst the chaos, Lionel breaks down the legal distinctions between kidnapping and abduction, ultimately concluding that despite the noise, nobody knows anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel as he dissects the media circus surrounding the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, questioning police competence and why political figures like Kash Patel are just showing up to "wear the cool jacket". From the mainstream media's suspicious silence on the Epstein files—including bizarre "pizza" and "rosebud" emails—to allegations linking Bill Gates to "Russian hookers," no topic is off-limits. Lionel explores the terrifying potential of Super AI, the half-trillion-dollar crypto crash, and the logistics of "asportation," all while asking why a rational criminal would send a ransom note to TMZ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel dives deep into the baffling disappearance of Nancy, the elderly mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie. Drawing on his background as a former prosecutor, Lionel dissects the logistics of "asportation" and why kidnapping an 84-year-old woman makes zero sense for a rational criminal. Listeners call in with wild theories ranging from botched robberies to inside jobs involving the maid, while Lionel explains why sending a ransom note to TMZ is the mark of an amateur. Between debates on DNA evidence and luminol, the show takes detours into old-school wrestling trivia and the hilarity of criminals who think they are invisible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices