Episodios

  • Stolen Valor & Stolen Logic | 01-09-26

    Stolen Valor & Stolen Logic | 01-09-26
    Jan 9 2026
    Welcome to The Other Side of Midnight, where Lionel hosts Ventilation Friday, a high-voltage masterclass in issue analysis and social critique. From debunking "sovereign citizen" logic and dissecting high-profile shooting ballistics to mocking viral "Karens" and bad 1960s puppet shows, no narrative is safe from Lionel’s "pedantic" precision. Whether he’s recounting his days as a prosecutor, explaining why a car is legally a weapon, or dismantling the misuse of political labels, Lionel cuts through the noise of "media morons" with the cold, hard reality of the law. It is an "underground cult" for those who value facts over feelings and dictionaries over dogmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 h y 18 m
  • Hour 4: The Bartender at the Police Academy | 01-09-26

    Hour 4: The Bartender at the Police Academy | 01-09-26
    Jan 9 2026
    Lionel invites listeners into an "underground cult" of guilty pleasures, dissecting everything from bad 1960s puppet shows to the viral lunacy of "Karens" and "sovereign citizens" getting arrested on YouTube. It is a high-energy "Ventilation Friday" session where Lionel explores the bizarre intersection of police bodycam footage, courtroom drama involving unbelievable evidence tapes, and the hypnotic world of unintentional ASMR. Whether he is debating the logic of people who claim they are "traveling" rather than "driving" or recounting his days as a prosecutor, Lionel provides a witty, cynical, and unfiltered look at the "day room" of society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 m
  • Hour 3: The Nomenclature Ninja | 01-09-26

    Hour 3: The Nomenclature Ninja | 01-09-26
    Jan 9 2026
    Welcome to The Other Side of Midnight, where Lionel invites you into a world where words matter and narratives are dismantled with "pedantic" precision. Lionel cuts through the noise of "moral binaries," challenging listeners to define the terms they use—whether discussing civil war, fascism, or international power grabs. It is a space for "Ventilation Friday," where everything from the ballistics of high-profile shootings to the ruthless soap operas of media figures is fair game. Informative, entertaining, and unapologetically technical, Lionel ensures you’ll never use the wrong word again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 m
  • Hour 2: Flashlights of Justice | 01-09-26

    Hour 2: Flashlights of Justice | 01-09-26
    Jan 9 2026
    Strap in for The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel, where Ventilation Friday meets deep legal dives and sharp-tongued social critique. From the tactical reality of police flashlights to the argument that fentanyl trafficking is crime, not terrorism, Lionel challenges callers to sharpen their logic and their dictionaries. Whether he is debunking "sovereign citizen" myths about "traveling" or dissecting the misuse of political labels like "socialist," Lionel provides an entertaining masterclass in holding divergent thoughts simultaneously without losing your mind. It is the ultimate destination for those tired of media morons and ready for the cold, hard reality of the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 m
  • Hour 1: Talk Radio’s Stolen Valor | 01-09-26

    Hour 1: Talk Radio’s Stolen Valor | 01-09-26
    Jan 9 2026
    It’s Ventilation Friday on The Other Side of Midnight, and Lionel is letting the anger flow. Lionel dives into the world of stolen valor and how to validate a Navy Seal, critiques the lack of accountability in talk radio compared to sports broadcasting, and provides a blistering legal analysis of the recent ICE shooting in Minnesota. From debunking "sovereign citizen" logic to explaining why a car is legally a weapon, Lionel takes callers through a high-voltage masterclass in issue analysis. Strap in for a weekly purge of pain where facts matter more than feelings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 m
  • Swallowed by the Grand Jury | 01-08-26

    Swallowed by the Grand Jury | 01-08-26
    Jan 8 2026
    Lionel shares his perspective as a veteran prosecutor and licensed attorney since 1983, to create an unfiltered breakdown of the legal world. This isn't your average cable news spin; Lionel uses the IRAC method to dissect high-stakes cases like ICE agent shootings and the George Floyd trial, exposing "18-karat lunacy" in politics and the media along the way. From the "seesaw" of burden of proof to the hilarity of misunderstood court pleas and the importance of a professional obituary photo, get ready for a fast-paced mix of legal sagacity, biting wit, and raw human experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 h y 18 m
  • Hour 4: Minnesota Monsters and Lutefisk | 01-08-26

    Hour 4: Minnesota Monsters and Lutefisk | 01-08-26
    Jan 8 2026
    Dive into the eclectic world of The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel, where legal expertise meets unfiltered social commentary. Lionel traverses a landscape of current events, political cynicism, and raw human experience, ranging from the legal nuances of an ICE shooting in Minnesota to the peculiar branding of New York politicians. Lionel blends sharp critiques of media mispronunciations and failing political careers with poignant, deeply personal listener stories about affordability and mental health struggles. It is a fast-paced journey through the news—and the noise—of the night, concluding with a vital reminder that help is always available through the 988 lifeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 m
  • Hour 3: The Murder-Ready Headshot | 01-08-26

    Hour 3: The Murder-Ready Headshot | 01-08-26
    Jan 8 2026
    Lionel dives into the legal and ethical complexities of a recent ICE agent shooting in Minneapolis, debating the "split-second" decisions of law enforcement and the standard of reasonableness in the face of perceived threats. The conversation shifts from high-stakes federal protocol to the lighter—but no less dramatic—realities of the courtroom, including the hilarity of misunderstood pleas like "no conscience" and the dread of being swallowed by a federal grand jury. Between analyzing "eggshell plaintiffs" and the importance of having a professional-grade photo ready for your own obituary, Lionel offers an entertaining mix of legal sagacity and biting wit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 m
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