Deep Dives, Big Questions & the Radio You Can’t Turn Off
The Other Side of Midnight is not background noise. Lionel transforms the overnight hours into a destination for listeners who crave substance, story, and surprise. A veteran media analyst and masterful storyteller, Lionel blends intelligence, edge, satire, and curiosity into a show that lives at the intersection of culture, power, fear, humor, technology, and the unknown.
Recent episodes reveal just how compelling, and varied, the show’s content truly is:
In “Operation Stargate Was Not Hollywood,” Lionel dove into the real-world history of government-funded psychic research programs and covert experimentation. Mixing documented history with cultural critique, he explored how these once-classified programs became twisted into Hollywood fantasy, asking: Where does fact end and myth begin? It was part investigative journalism, part mind-bending theater, perfect for a late-night audience hungry for the bizarre and the undocumented.
“The Beast and the Billionaires” shifted focus to the modern elite, a chilling, captivating breakdown of how wealth, tech power, politics, and media control intersect. Lionel challenged conventional narratives about influence and transparency, opening the phones to passionate callers while delivering his signature, razor-sharp analysis of who really pulls the strings, and how.
In “Don’t Look Under the Folding Chair,” Lionel treated listeners to a true-crime-meets-media-critique masterclass. He examined hidden scandals, buried stories, and the psychology of why institutions bury inconvenient truths. With dramatic pacing and investigative tension, the segment unfolded like a radio thriller, keeping listeners locked in through every break.
Meanwhile, “The Woke Thanksgiving” brought cultural commentary to a relatable, seasonal level. Lionel used the holiday as a lens to examine identity politics, branding, tradition, and cultural change, creating a blend of humor, controversy, and highly shareable moments that sparked strong listener reaction and debate.
Additional recent themes have included AI’s rise as a new world power, near-death experiences, generational fear, labor culture among long-haul truckers, and the digital evolution of society, all wrapped in Lionel’s unmistakable voice: curious, provocative, theatrical, and unafraid.
While the show doesn’t always rely on traditional guests, Lionel frequently features journalists, authors, policy voices, cultural commentators, and expert thinkers depending on the topic. What’s consistent isn’t just who he speaks to, it’s how deep he goes. The result? Clip-worthy moments, passionate caller interaction, and content that extends well beyond the radio into social, streaming, and podcast engagement.
Why affiliates should care:
Lionel is delivering the trifecta stations crave. He isn’t just hosting a show, he’s building a late-night community. If you want content that makes listeners lean in, stay longer, and come back tomorrow, The Other Side of Midnight doesn’t just fill a slot.
It owns it.