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. From adventurous 82-year-olds to medical mishaps and stories of Tony Bennett, this is a witty, irreverent "mosaic of humanity" for the "ears" that listen in the dark.

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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 "secret" side of overnight radio, Lionel navigates it all with his trademark wit and irreverence. Whether it’s dodging boring international news or hearing from a nurse practitioner who tackled a psychiatric patient, this discussion proves that radio is the ultimate theater of the mind.

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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 medical mishaps, the show explores the "wild woolly world" of its listeners. Between dissecting the "nonsense" lyrics of John Lennon and welcoming bypass survivors, Lionel proves why he is the "Scourge of the Pompous" for those who prefer the airwaves to the party.

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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, Lionel tackles everything with a unique angle. Whether he’s celebrating the unsung heroes of New York sanitation or sharing legendary stories about Bob Hope and Ed McMahon, this show is about the art of the conversation, and the "ears" that listen in the dark.

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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. This conversation exposes the hidden dangers in your home—including radiation from earbuds, the rise of AI-enabled toys that can encourage self-harm, and how "grooming environments" like Roblox and Fortnite operate. Packed with actionable "warrior" tips, Lionel and Lynn explain how to reclaim your household by disabling private messaging, delaying device access, and keeping tech out of the bedroom.

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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 melancholia. Whether he is debunking moon landing conspiracies, lamenting the death of cursive, or discussing a brawl involving Johnny Carson, Lionel explores the "vicissitudes of life" with unmatched wit and intellectual grit.

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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 bones, Lionel explores political decorum, the ethics of the "right to die," and the autonomy of cancer survivors choosing quality of life over grueling treatment. It is an unfiltered look at the "vicissitudes of life" through the eyes of a diverse array of callers.

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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, debating the dangers of AI for children, or offering a compassionate ear to callers facing loss and disability, Lionel explores the software of the human brain with wit, empathy, and intellectual grit.

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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 the notorious Westies. From the "oldies cruises" of the rich and famous to the secret stories of New York’s most dangerous diners, this episode is an entertaining ride through the side of history they don't teach in schools.

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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 are actually afraid of the dentist.

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