The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel

Bold. Unfiltered. Provocative. The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel dives headfirst into the stories shaping our world including politics law media and the shifting dynamics of American culture. Hosted by Emmy Award winning legal and media analyst Lionel the show challenges conventional narratives and explores the undercurrents of power and influence with fearless commentary and razor sharp wit. With decades of broadcasting experience and a loyal online following Lionel brings his signature style combining intellect satire and showmanship to the 77 WABC airwaves. Listen to The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel on weeknights from 1AM to 5AM.

Episodes

June 13, 2025 35 mins
Topic: Jack Johnson, Black History  Joel Freeman is a Solutionist, One of the first mentor/chaplains in the history of the NBA for 20 seasons from 1978 to 1998. Internationally sought-after conference speaker & workshop facilitator, Founder / President of the Rosetta Universe®, Co-founder/coauthor of Black History 365® textbooks & K-12 curriculum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel starts the show joined by Joel Freeman, Ph.D who is a solutionist, one of the first mentor/chaplains in the history of the NBA for 20 seasons from 1978 to 1998, internationally sought-after conference speaker & workshop facilitator, founder / President of the Rosetta Universe® and co-founder/coauthor of Black History 365® textbooks & K-12 curriculum. They talk about Black history and Jack Johns...
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Lionel wraps up the show continuing the discussion on Father's Day as he talks to callers about their experience with fatherhood, incredible reconnection stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 13, 2025 57 mins
Lionel starts the third hour talking about how the news business works and moves into talking about Father's Day and what it means to different people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 13, 2025 56 mins
Lionel talks about the worst day of the week, the importance of teachers in our life and critical thinking about events around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel starts the show joined by Joel Freeman, Ph.D who is a solutionist, one of the first mentor/chaplains in the history of the NBA for 20 seasons from 1978 to 1998, internationally sought-after conference speaker & workshop facilitator, founder / President of the Rosetta Universe® and co-founder/coauthor of Black History 365® textbooks & K-12 curriculum. They talk about Black history and Jack Johns...
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June 12, 2025 202 mins
On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel ridicules cable TV channels like MSNBC and personalities like Stephen A. Smith. He also talks about accents getting people into and out of trouble as well as the life and legacy of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson. Lionel spends the next hour talking about Golden Throats covers of iconic songs from Sebastian Cabot's wacky cover of "It Ain't Me, Babe" and William Shatner's performance of "Lucy...
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Lionel wraps up the show talking about psychology behind comedy, remembering Brian Wilson and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 12, 2025 57 mins
Lionel in the third hour highlights comedy greats from the 70s, Depend adult undergarments and who Mrs. Calabash was, the woman Jimmy Durante always referenced in his radio sign-off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 12, 2025 58 mins
On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel ridicules cable TV channels like MSNBC and personalities like Stephen A. Smith. He also talks about accents getting people into and out of trouble as well as the life and legacy of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Lionel spends the hour talking about Golden Throats covers of iconic songs from Sebatian Cabot's wacky cover of "It Ain't Me, Babe" and William Shatner's performance of "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel talks about DJing, activities at bridal showers, buying a tux and wedding nightmare stories. Lionel later asks about what Trump's theme song should be because "YMCA" isn't cutting it. He also talks with callers about Florida, New Haven and more. Lionel in the third hour talks about TV shows from the 60s like Gilligan's Island, Bewitched, Branded and many others. Lionel wraps up the show talking...
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Lionel wraps up the show talking about overrated members of Trump's cabinet and later talks with callers who bring up everything from Super Mario Bros. to 40s radio programs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Lionel in the third hour talks about TV shows from the 60s like Gilligan's Island, Bewitched, Branded and many others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Lionel asks about what Trump's theme song should be because "YMCA" isn't cutting it. He also talks with callers about Florida, New Haven and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 11, 2025 58 mins
On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel talks about DJing, activities at bridal showers, buying a tux and wedding nightmare stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 10, 2025 205 mins
On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel talks about the passing of Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone. He talks about music entrepreneurs, lefty guitarists and being mysterious. Lionel later talks about No Kings Day, a day of worldwide protest coming up. He also names the six radical tactics out of the playbook of John Podesta and asks who the George Soros of the right is. Lionel starts the third hour talking about different persp...
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Lionel wraps up the show talking about how hate is not illegal, laws lagging behind tech, proving if a hot dog is a sandwich and how motives play into charges among other topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 10, 2025 58 mins
Lionel starts the third hour talking about different perspectives on the Los Angeles riots. He later gets into the give and take of marriage, testicle itches, driver's ed and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Lionel talks about No Kings Day, a day of worldwide protest coming up. He also names the six radical tactics out of the playbook of John Podesta and asks who the George Soros of the right is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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