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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 51 MIN

Hour 4: Soul vs. Serotonin | 01-16-26

from The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel · host 77 WABC

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight as he delves into the "psychiatric underbelly" of society, questioning whether we have criminalized mental illness or simply misunderstood it. Listen in as Lionel spars with callers about the fine line between spiritual possession and schizophrenia, debating whether our personalities come from the soul or just a slide on a neurochemical mixing board. The conversation takes a turn into the digital afterlife, exploring the creepiness of active Facebook pages for the deceased and receiving voicemails from beyond the grave. Plus, Lionel dissects the "instinct for attribution" that created religion, explains why praying for a baseball team is blasphemy, and offers unsentimental dating advice: forget romance—marriage is a business, so run a credit report before you say "I do". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight as he delves into the "psychiatric underbelly" of society, questioning whether we have criminalized mental illness or simply misunderstood it. Listen in as Lionel spars with callers about the fine line between spiritual possession and schizophrenia, debating whether our personalities come from the soul or just a slide on a neurochemical mixing board. The conversation takes a turn into the digital afterlife, exploring the creepiness of active Facebook pages for the deceased and receiving voicemails from beyond the grave. Plus, Lionel dissects the "instinct for attribution" that created religion, explains why praying for a baseball team is blasphemy, and offers unsentimental dating advice: forget romance—marriage is a business, so run a credit report before you say "I do". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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