Hour 2: The Hierarchy of Hate | 03-19-26

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a hilariously blunt, deeply philosophical, and unapologetic dive into humanity’s most taboo emotion: hate. Is hate just a primal survival instinct meant to keep us safe from danger? If so, why does society selectively decide who we are allowed to despise? Lionel unpacks the hypocrisy of collective outrage, exploring the absurd lines we draw between hating sports rivals or the French, versus committing a "hate crime". Featuring a lineup of wonderfully bizarre and candid late-night listener calls—ranging from a man plotting revenge over dog poop in The Villages to childhood trauma involving bathroom applesauce—this episode masterfully dissects the complex, messy, and hilarious reality of everyday resentment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices