Hour 2: A Masterclass in Demented Humor | 02-25-26

Welcome to The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel, where history, headlines, and hilarious tangents collide! Lionel unpacks the true constitutional purpose and theatrical evolution of the State of the Union address, taking us from Thomas Jefferson's written notes to Ronald Reagan's game-changing gallery shoutout to everyday hero Lenny Skutnik. But it wouldn't be Lionel without taking a few bizarre detours—prepare for a highly unexpected story involving a warehouse slip-and-fall resulting in a medical case of priapism. The chaotic fun continues with caller interactions featuring a deep-dive into the "eloquence" and animal-based prefixes of profanity, and a spirited debate on the sheer absurdity of dog-grooming taxes. From questioning a delayed $1 million missing person reward to roasting a mob for throwing snowballs at the NYPD, this episode is a masterclass in unpredictable, laugh-out-loud talk radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices