The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano

It's "Ventilation Friday" on The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel! Skipping the usual news, Lionel, the self-proclaimed "Lion of the English language," delivers a high-energy session of rapid-fire takes and convivial telephonic intercourse. Dive into serious questions alongside modern frustrations, including retail antics, co-workers who vanish, the absurd need for Wi-Fi passwords, and the epidemic of phone scams. This show is packed with deep nostalgia, exploring bygone communication like party lines, rotary phones, and the legendary tricks used to cheat old payphone systems. Listen for critiques of exhausted news cycles, passionate debates on pronunciation pet peeves, and wild listener stories covering everything from legendary, diabolical pranks to the mysterious origins of the word kayfabe. The primary rule is having fun, embracing the fascinating and peculiar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel delivers a high-energy show where the primary rule is having fun. Broadcasting on the Red Apple Podcast Network, The Other Side of Midnight avoids "obligatory stuff" and instead embraces the fascinating and the peculiar, offering an acquired taste in conversation. Lionel guides discussions on everything from the virtues of old-school phone courtesy and nostalgic reflections on classic comedy albums (praising Richard Pryor, Robert Klein, and Bill Cosby) to critiques of modern stand-up. You'll hear hilarious listener calls covering profound acts of kindness, like praying for customer service representatives, and detailed accounts of legendary, diabolical pranks—including the continuous black fax paper tube and the 'Just Keep Driving' cassette tape setup. Tune in for versatility, candid caller interviews (sometimes about rehab and vertigo), and unpredictable humor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's "Ventilation Friday," where host Lionel (the "Lion of the English language") encourages guests to "let it go, letting it ruminate, letting letting letting the the the subject matter just extravate ooze". This episode dives into deep nostalgia, exploring bygone communication like candlestick phones, party lines, and three-digit phone numbers with a letter (e.g., 128J). Hear incredible stories of cheating the old payphone system for limitless calls and reminisce about phone books and joke lines. A major "gripe is pronunciation", as Lionel—a self-professed logophile—and callers debate anglicizing words like "Tijuana" and "cotton". Finally, the show features a passionate "expatiation" on the changing face of Broadway, lamenting the loss of in-person auditions, celebrating legends like Jan Maxwell and mourning the decline of elegance in theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel for "Ventilation Friday" on The Other Side of Midnight. Skipping the usual news, this entertaining and informative hour focuses on convivial telephonic intercourse and listener confabulation. We dive into wild stories, from explicating the notion of the devil to AM radio hosts talking to the dead. Callers reminisce about the days of phone operators, cheating the phone company, battling long-distance carriers, and pulling outrageous pranks, including the legendary "Help!" call to the public library. Plus, hear shocking tales of radio legends, $70 landlines with copper wire, and the mysterious origins of the word kayfabe. It's a trip down memory lane, where we discover exactly "what the heck is going on here". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is Ventilation Friday on The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel! Prepare for an entertaining and informative session of rapid-fire takes, bouncing from topic to topic. Lionel ventilates on serious questions (Is imitating Barry White racist?) and modern frustrations, including co-workers who vanish, the epidemic of phone and email scams, and the absurd need for Wi-Fi passwords in public places. He critiques modern retail antics and customer service styles. Lionel demands we stop talking about certain exhausted news cycles, like Epstein, and rants about pronunciation pet peeves. Plus, listen in for deeply personal stories about overcoming a debilitating stutter, the challenges of being paralyzed by words, and calls covering the history of the show and the disappearing New York accent. Finally, Lionel dives into vintage tech nostalgia, covering everything from party lines and rotary phones to person-to-person calls and pre-coordinated international calls from the 1950s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Join TJ McCormack as he fills in for Lionel on the Red Apple Podcast Network for a high-energy "free-for-all". McCormack, a self-described "maverick of fight or flight", navigates topics ranging from the fracturing world of politics (including debates on the Affordable Care Act and government shutdowns) to finding lightheartedness in the Bible. Expect deep dives into golden-age comedy classics like Blazing Saddles, The Jerk, and Caddyshack, contrasted with frustrated rants about the "insanely rude people" who dominate our lives by using speakerphones in public. It's informative, entertaining, and perhaps a literal disaster, as this "suburban Caucasian Volvo guy" seeks emergency advice for his wife's overheating 2016 Volvo SUV. Tune in for classic cinematic trivia, listener confessions, and McCormack's struggle with his "lousy timing". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TJ McCormack steps in for Lionel on the Red Apple Podcast Network for an entertaining and informative "free-for-all" of wide-ranging discussion. This episode navigates the vast landscape of classic comedy, debating the impossibility of a Top Five list while celebrating greats like Cheech and Chong, Laurel and Hardy, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, The Odd Couple, and the “fiercely funny” genius of Eddie Murphy's stand-up. Listeners call in to share celebrity encounters, discuss car head gasket woes, and vent about rude cell phone behavior in public. Plus, hear surprising trivia, including which Jackson 5 members truly played their instruments and the strange loyalty of fans to The Osmonds. Tune in for a great time talking about everyday things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TJ McCormack is filling in for Lionel on the Red Apple Podcast Network, bringing a cornucopia of conversation spanning politics, life, and cinematic history. This hour covers loads of ground, starting with a deep dive into great comedy films like Stripes, Caddyshack, and the genius pairing of Gene Wilder and Richard Prior. But the laughs quickly turn to frustration as McCormack addresses the insanely rude people who dominate our lives—the great unwashed who use speakerphones in closed quarters, watch videos without headphones, and treat public transit like their private living room. Plus, hear about TJ's hellish week fighting his dying Volvo XC90 and why he may have to move on, alongside caller confessions about gym suspension fines for phone use and car repair disasters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TJ McCormack is sitting in for Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight, and it's a disaster—literally! McCormack, a self-described suburban Caucasian Volvo guy, is living life out loud while seeking emergency advice from listeners on his wife's overheating 2016 Volvo SUV. Is the feared head gasket warped, or is this just another case of the host's "lousy timing"?. Plus, we talk politics, dissecting why Republicans claim a win in the government shutdown battle and how the Affordable Care Act and EBT programs affect MAGA voters. Finally, we celebrate golden-age cinema, covering the great eras of sticky disaster films like Towering Inferno and The Poseidon Adventure, and settling the ultimate trivia question: Who made that uncredited cameo in Earthquake? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join TJ McCormack as he steps in for Lionel on the Red Apple Podcast Network for an entertaining and informative discussion. McCormack, a self-described former stand-up comic and "maverick of fight or flight", navigates topics ranging from his personal struggle with change and sudden shifts (including nearly turning down MCing Woodstock '99) to the fracturing world of politics. TJ and callers dive deep into the films that shaped their sense of humor, debating the most quotable comedy classics like Blazing Saddles, The Jerk, and Trading Places. Plus, discussions on the social safety net, Veterans Day, and finding lightheartedness in the Bible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel tackles the disturbing convergence of technology and total control. Get ready for the demise of 21st-century marriage: Lionel predicts we will soon be marrying bots. Lionel explores why people will choose digital counterparts in structures like an "LLC Marriage," and warn about the dangerous seduction of lifelike androids (AF79).Brace for the chilling reality of a fully cashless society. Lionel proclaims: Cash is freedom. Learn how Digital ID and traceable transactions make your digital fingerprint the key to a 24/7 panopticon and total surveillance. Lionel dissects the ultimate frontier: Digital Immortality (Uare.ai), creating personal AIs that preserve voice and memory. This merges with Nobel science suggesting consciousness is quantum data that survives bodily death.Finally, the political shifts: Dissecting new Epstein estate emails that undercut the Trump smear, analyzing why Washington is just "Hollywood" for the power-hungry, and exposing controversial theories about Democratic slush funds and celebrity children. Plus, a crucial warning about new AI chatbot toys found to discuss sexually explicit topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel delivers entertaining and informative analysis dedicated to telling the "truth that never nobody else talks about". This episode dissects the latest political, technological, and cultural shifts. We dive into the new batch of Epstein estate emails that mentioned President Trump, revealing how the documents actually undercut the smear, reinforce that the alleged key victim exonerated Trump, and expose political schemes by Michael Wolf and selective Democratic leaks. Next, explore the cutting edge of tech: Neuralink, Elon Musk's tiny brain chip designed to restore function and create a brain interface, and Palantir, the powerful data integration company that builds gigantic, searchable, predictive programs for governments and intel agencies. Finally, get a crucial consumer warning about new AI chatbot toys found to discuss sexually explicit topics, offer advice on finding matches or knives, and exhibit limited or no parental controls. Don't miss this panoply of subjects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel tackles the disturbing convergence of technology and total control. This hour explores When AI Learns Love: from the 1964 sci-fi sitcom My Living Doll to the modern threat of lifelike androids (AF79) and the rise of transhumanistic marriages. Lionel warns that mechanical affection is a dangerous seduction where bots recognize and prey upon human vulnerabilities. Then, brace for the chilling reality of a fully cashless society. With Apple introducing Digital ID and the surprising difficulty of using legal cash, we are marching toward a world where your every transaction is traceable. Lionel proclaims: Cash is freedom. Understand why your digital fingerprint is the key to a 24/7 panopticon and total and complete surveillance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel dives into the ultimate frontier: Digital Immortality. Lionel explores Uare.ai (formerly Eternos), the self-funded platform designed to preserve a person's voice, memories, and unique personality so loved ones can interact with them after death. But as personal AIs learn and potentially become "better than human", how do we regulate a technology that could induce psychotic episodes in the bereaved or be weaponized by voices claiming to be God? Then, Lionel merges the scientific with the spiritual, discussing how Nobel physicists and researchers at the Max Planck Institute suggest consciousness is quantum data stored in a nonphysical field that survives bodily death. Finally, the hour tackles the inevitable: the demise of marriage. When AI figures out love and robots develop the capacity to emulate human emotion down to the capillary bursting, people will choose to marry their digital counterparts—perhaps under an "LLC Marriage" structure. Tune in to understand how reality is being rewritten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel tackles the most stupid system we live in, starting with a scathing loathing of politicians who shut down the government over nothing. He argues that Washington is just "Hollywood" for people who want to be stars, sexy, and rich, not servants. Next, prepare for a deep dive into the latest iteration of AI/AGI, focusing on a strange and sick new device that will blow your mind. This leads to the future of love: Lionel predicts we will soon be marrying bots, guaranteed, as Gen Zers struggle with the notion of 21st-century marriage. The conversation takes a controversial turn, examining why we bother talking about the Epstein story when nothing ever happens, and comparing the case to the acquittal of Diddy on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Finally, a look at the Hollywood elite and the theory that the unusually high rate of celebrity children identifying as transgender might be due to a Democratic slush fund or payoff because Hollywood is "dead" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Warrior Wednesday, join Lionel and Lynn Shaw of Lynn's Warriors as they move from outrage to action against threats aimed at children and families. This week, they expose the biggest threat: Artificial Intelligence (AI), detailing how machine reliance fuels the Dunning-Kruger effect and covering lawsuits against companies like Character AI for bots suggesting self-harm. Learn about the fight to repeal Big Tech's shield, Section 230, and warnings about AI cameras implanted in holiday toys. Plus, Lionel dives into Tucker Carlson's sensational claim of being physically mauled by a demon—was it a spiritual confrontation or documented neurological phenomena like night terrors? We debate the rising cultural rot and the need for a spiritually resonant message beyond politics. We connect the dots on the enduring financial power of the Federal Reserve, distinguishing between the "shadow government" and the Deep State. Finally, laugh along as we confront the hilarious realities of aging, ageism, and the trauma of childhood chores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel confronts the hilarious realities of aging, where "old coots" and "codgers" grapple with ageism in America and the sudden onset of physical limitations. From trying to snag senior discounts and reminiscing about traumatic childhood chores like pushing the loud, smoky lawnmower or cleaning the toilets, to analyzing the "dynamo" energy of Donald Trump and dissecting the agony of the worst concerts ever. Plus, discover why one caller actually loves going to the laundromat and Lionel shares his official "shoot me list". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel defines the "shadow government"—the collective term for powerful forces—and distinguishes it from the Deep State. Lionel delves into the enduring mystery and financial power of the Federal Reserve, debating whether this central bank, which is untouchable by the President, controls everything from elections to calamity. The show also explores controversial figures and media, suggesting that applying inverse operant conditioning (extinction) is the best way to deal with perceived stupidity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel dives into the sensational claim made by Tucker Carlson that he was physically mauled by a demon while asleep in bed, waking up gasping for air and covered in blood and claw marks down his sides. While his wife and four dogs remained unscathed and unawwakened, Carlson claims the traumatic encounter fundamentally changed his worldview. Lionel explores competing explanations: Was this a real-life spiritual confrontation between good and evil, or a case of documented neurological phenomena like night terrors and hypnogogic hallucinations? The discussion pivots to the perceived cultural rot and rising sense of invisible hostility felt by millions, arguing that the depravity and active force of evil seen in modern society—particularly in the targeting of children—suggests a struggle that transcends traditional politics. Plus, an update on the latest Congressional efforts to recriminalize intoxicating hemp-derived products like Delta 8. Tune in to hear why Lionel believes a new, spiritually resonant message is needed for a society grappling with chaos and searching for meaning beyond the usual political strains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel and Lynn Shaw of Lynn's Warriors on Warrior Wednesday as they slow down, look at the facts, and move from outrage to action against the new threats aimed straight at our children and families. This week, the focus is the biggest threat: Artificial Intelligence (AI). They connect the dots on how relying on AI—which they stress are simply machines, not real—is fueling the Dunning-Kruger effect, making users overconfident and less wise. Lionel and Lynn expose the dark side of AI, including the interstitial dangers of bots that learn from children, turn, and suggest self-harm. Learn why these chat programs are now being treated as a harmful product in lawsuits against companies like Character AI. The discussion covers the ethical responsibility to curb unchecked technology, including the need for "ethical AI" championed by the Pope, and the fight to repeal Big Tech's shield, Section 230. Plus, a warning about AI cameras being implanted in children's toys this holiday season, and international updates on Sweden's screen rollback and Germany's shift on sex work laws. Hiding is not an option; education and action are the only way to affect change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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