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Walter breaks down the 2026 Emmy Awards, celebrating Jean Smart's historic fifth consecutive win for Hacks while putting streaming TV's "hobbyist" short seasons on blast against the traditional network grind. Plus, he tackles the Sydney Sweeney sports-betting ad debate, calls out bloated late-night talk show budgets, and dives deep into a wild alternative history rabbit hole: what if lighthouses were never built for ships, but as docks for Tartarian airships and Tesla energy transmitters?

In this hour, Walter salutes overnight graveyard shift crews steam-cleaning subway platforms. Things quickly get wild as callers detail telepathic alien encounters and unmask the free-energy conspiracy behind lighthouses and copper roof rods. Later, Walter dives into pop culture and modern dating, celebrating Sydney Sweeney’s bold nude sports-betting ad and breaking down the merits of scheduled intimacy. He closes with candid advice on why you should avoid foot surgery, how he uncovered his daughter's apraxia, and why public school calendars are stuck in the 19th century.

Step into the midnight hour where real history, late-night callers, and bizarre digital realities collide.Host Walter Sterling leads an unpredictable journey through the obscure and the uncanny on The Other Side of Midnight. In this episode, a doctor of metaphysics explains why men are falling in love with pixelated AI girlfriends, while an NYPD detective and Air Force veteran share harrowing, forgotten firsthand accounts from 9/11. Plus, Walter investigates why 19th-century insane asylums were built like sprawling European castles and unravels a conspiracy surrounding hidden free energy from atmospheric ether.

Join host Walter Sterling for a wide-ranging, late-night journey through global politics, pop culture, untold history, and midnight treats. 17-year-old commentator Wyatt Sharpe breaks down why Nepal’s former-rapper Prime Minister Balen Shah is rapidly losing Gen Z support—and what that tells us about young voters today. A raw look at the immediate aftermath of September 11th, detailing the 500,000-person Hudson River boat evacuation and the tragic "gray dust" exodus up Manhattan. Matias Boom Boom recaps Practical Magic 2 dethroning Spider-Man at the box office, while Walter shares why single guys in their 30s should head to a Hanson concert to find love.

Join host Walter Sterling on The Other Side of Midnight for a late-night show crafted specifically for night-shift misfits, security guards, and late-night drivers. In this hour, special guest Dr. Linda Salvin discusses viral comedy, congressional debates over foreign aid in Uganda, and chilling reports of demonic UFOs that cause computer printers to crash. The episode also dives into late-night ballistics conspiracy theories, reality TV drama as Mama June sells a used wedding dress and Sydney Sweeney's controversial nude ad..

 In this action-packed hour, investigative reporter Ross Coulthart breaks down why top tech insiders fear AI could pose an existential threat to humanity and how frontier models risk biological misuse. Next, legendary Ancient Aliens voice actor Robert Clotworthy dives into bizarre pop-culture mysteries—from a theory that JFK staged his assassination to run a crab shack in the tropics, to a hypothetical battle between Bigfoot and the Yeti, and the secret history of Hollywood's favorite studio microphone. Plus, flower historian Jill Brooke reveals how prehistoric blossoms outlived the dinosaurs to shape human history, while film critic Matias Boom Boom reviews 1970s radio jingles, shaky-cam Robin Hood epics, and Practical Magic 2.

From the surreal culture of Fort Lauderdale business lunches and beachside Hooters to the covert world of the Secret Space Program, host Walter Sterling interviews Dave Scott from Spaced Out Radio. Together, they tackle the UFO community's growing frustration over government stonewalling and UAP transparency, debating whether sightings are alien craft or top-secret human military technology. Finally, they examine wild conspiracy theories surrounding human colonies on Mars, moon bases, giant black triangle ships, and why public rocketry technology hasn't changed in 60 years..

Meagan breaks down leaked security footage from the Toledo Zoo showing an anomalous creature that has paranormal investigators debating whether it's a dinosaur ghost, a mutant creation, or a dog in a costume. She questions why zoo officials refuse to give a straight answer about the clip and whether taxpayer-funded cover-ups are at play.

In this episode, host Walter Sterling sits down with Middle East expert Edward Jones to break down the rapidly escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf. From Iranian strikes on US warships and $400 million in damage to the CENTCOM hub in Bahrain to oil skyrocketing past $100 a barrel and hundreds of commercial vessels stranded in the Gulf.

Walter Sterling catches up with two favorite guests: Celena Ballerina and Steve the Baker. Selena reflects on her upcoming push for Miss New Jersey and explains why she's ditching jazz routines to stay authentic to her classical ballet roots. Meanwhile, Steve brings a taste of autumn from his cozy Burlington, NJ bakery, revealing his secret Maple Snickerdoodle recipe.

Join host Walter Sterling and psychic medium Dr. Linda Salvin as they dive down a Malibu rabbit hole. When a massive sinkhole mysteriously opens up at Nicolas Cage's beach house—swallowing a porta-potty in the process—Dr. Linda weaves a web of theories. 

In this episode, Middle East analyst Edward Jones breaks down mounting tensions in Iran and $100 crude oil, while retired NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari reveals how Harlem kingpins used stolen U-Haul trucks to run massive watermelon operations. Plus, psychic Dr. Linda Salvin investigates a mysterious sinkhole at Nicolas Cage's Malibu home, News Nation’s Meagan Medick unveils leaked cryptid video from the Toledo Zoo, and Spaced Out Radio’s Dave Scott questions whether secret human bases already exist on Mars. Top it off with a Maple Snickerdoodle recipe from JB Bakery.

In this episode, Walter navigates a chaotic midnight hour featuring car dealership "sucker tricks", wild late-night conspiracy theories, and deep-seated supermarket mysteries like why refrigerated chicken is SNAP-eligible but hot rotisserie chicken isn't. Between debates on bad drivers and alien sightings, callers share deeply moving memories of 9/11 heroes, while Walter reflects on why asking for help is humanity's most powerful connection.

In this wild hour, Walter breaks down South Florida’s corporate culture with a hilarious story about a business lunch at a Fort Lauderdale strip club buffet. Then, Spaced Out Radio host Dave Scott stops by to debate whether government UFO disclosures are hiding alien craft or just secret military tech—and whether humans have already colonized Mars. Plus, Walter rants about why the Emmy Awards are totally rigged against network TV.

Psychic medium Dr. Linda Salvin stops by to dissect why a giant Malibu sinkhole swallowed Nicolas Cage's driveway—and whether his 1998 movie Snake Eyes and secret underground tunnels are to blame. Then, News Nation reporter Meagan Medick shares leaked security footage of a mystery cryptid roaming the Toledo Zoo’s cursed reptile house. Top it all off with 20-year Mars rover cover-ups, Venus planetary cannibalism, Labor Department strip club scandals, and callers opining on vintage voltmeters and the secret ingredient in mayonnaise.

 In this episode, Walter dives into personal conspiracy theories—from lost senses of taste and 9/11 mysteries to secret Mars bases. Plus, Middle East expert Edward Jones breaks down high-stakes escalations in Iran, retired NYPD detective Vic Ferrari exposes a wild stolen U-Haul watermelon ring, and the crew from JB Bakery shares a maple snickerdoodle recipe while prepping for the Miss New Jersey pageant..

Walter Sterling and Dave Scott (Spaced Out Radio) pivot from modern doomscrolling struggles—like mayonnaise diets, Facebook reel ads, and hyper-niche TikTok algorithms—to a hilarious debate over Canadian pop culture icons, featuring everyone from Anne of Green Gables and The Moffatts to classic rocker Triumph’s hit "Lay It on the Line."Then, things get classified. The pair dive deep into the mystery of "The Legacy Program," an alleged multi-decade, shadow-government UFO cover-up tracing back to the 1947 Roswell crash. 

Join psychic medium and plane crash survivor Dr. Linda Salvin for an unpredictable episode blending high-vibe spiritual insights with absurd viral crime news. Dr. Salvin shares how her near-death experience sparked a spiritual awakening and psychic abilities, and why talking about spiritual light can sometimes trigger wildly hostile reactions—including her infamous encounter with an aggressive salesperson at a Macy’s jewelry counter.

Walter sits down with Marine veteran, ham radio operator, and Middle East scholar Edward Jones for an urgent update on day 194 of the Iran conflict. From contacting Belarus via ham radio to escalating naval clashes in the strait, Jones breaks down IRGC ballistic missile strikes on US warships and the US retaliatory strikes sinking Iranian shadow tankers. Plus, a reality check on how $99.70 crude oil, $5.90 diesel, and soaring fertilizer costs are hitting local farmers, winter heating, and everyday kitchen-table budgets.

When bestselling author Jonathan Cahn boarded a routine commercial flight, he expected a quiet trip—not a mid-air showdown with alleged demonic forces. After a friendly two-hour chat turned to spiritual matters and his book, The Altar of Pergamon, the 67-year-old real estate agent sitting next to him went wildly berserk. What followed was pure mid-flight chaos: vulgar slurs, choking attempts, a high-stakes laptop wrestling match, emergency radio calls, and two retired cops wielding duct tape.

In 1977 at South Dakota's Ellsworth Air Force Base, Air Force security guards Mario Woods and Michael Johnson spotted a massive, Walmart-sized glowing craft hovering over a nuclear missile silo. Immobilized by a strange light, both airmen experienced 5 to 9 hours of missing time and received an identical telepathic message: "Do not fear".For nearly 50 years, Mario told the unbelievable story alone while Michael vanished into obscurity—until a recent breakthrough reunited the two airmen to independently corroborate every chilling detail. Investigative journalist Ross Coulthart joins the show to unpack this newly verified, classic military UFO abduction case.

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling airs weeknights from 1–5am on 77WABC. Walter blends news, humor, storytelling, and listener calls into a unique late-night talk show that's engaging, entertaining, and unpredictable.

In this jam-packed episode, author Jonathan Cahn reveals the insane true story behind the viral news story where an airplane passenger went berserk and had to be duct-taped to his seat after seeing Cahn's new book cover depicting the "Dark Angel". Investigative reporter Ross Coulthart breaks down a famous 1977 Air Force nuclear missile base UFO abduction after a key witness resurfaced after 50 years. Toss in expert updates on Middle East missile strikes and fuel prices, a naked DoorDash driver in Texas, wild Florida crime roundups  and callers reliving the trauma of crinkly brown-bag school lunches with fake cheese and you have the ultimate late-night audio ride..

In this episode, Walter takes listeners on an unpredictable journey through cultural rants, NYC street wisdom, and wild military mysteries. From nostalgic debates over walking home for school lunch and fried bologna to passionate takedowns of open-office floor plans, homework, and un-airconditioned classrooms, no modern annoyance is safe. Plus, caller stories from Queens about hidden $40 massages and midnight hot pot.

In this episode of The Other Side of Midnight, Walter dives into TikTok algorithm rabbit holes, ham radio enthusiasts, and Canadian rock band nostalgia. UFO researcher Dave Scott joins to dissect Washington’s secret "legacy program"—the alleged multi-decade government UFO cover-up that somehow leaves zero paper trail. Later, Walter and late-night callers reminisce about elementary school lunch trauma, from shattered glass thermoses to trading cafeteria cookies like contraband on the playground. Fast, unfiltered, and deeply funny, it's late-night talk radio at its best.

Psychic Dr. Linda Salvin recounts getting confronted by an enraged clerk at a Macy's jewelry counter, callers relive childhood school lunchroom trauma involving reused paper bags and fake cheese, and Walter takes aim at Google's "hipster army" corporate cafeteria. To top it all off, Florida Stories delivers foot-long subs stuffed down pants and 3 AM bar chaos involving a backpack full of puppies.

Investigative journalist Ross Coulthart breaks open a 50-year-old military UFO cold case at Ellsworth Air Force Base—now corroborated after a long-lost Air Force security officer resurfaced to verify a Walmart-sized craft, telepathic messages, missing time, and single-glove abductions. Next, Marine veteran Edward Jones breaks down high-seas naval clashes in the Strait, surging fuel prices, and contacting Belarus via ham radio. Finally, author Jonathan Cahn reveals the insane true story behind his viral flight from hell, where a seatmate went demonic over his new book on dark angels, wrestled for his laptop, and had to be duct-taped to his seat by retired cops..

Dr. Salvin separates fact from fiction regarding a viral conspiracy theory about a taxidermied grandmother at Disneyland. Then, she dives into the very real, highly illegal, and surprisingly common phenomenon behind the parks' "code grandma" calls—where grieving families sneakily scatter their loved ones' ashes on famous rides, causing immediate shutdowns and cleanup chaos.

Walter Sterling speaks with Laurel Woods, author of Strip Club Heiress, to unpack her unbelievable true story. Raised in a household split between a devout Christian mother and a father running Southern California's strip club scene, Laurel spent her childhood being babysat in back offices but her family's world shattered in 1989 when her father's business partner was gunned down.For 11 years, the crime went unsolved while her father lived a normal life. Then came a shocking arrest that exposed a dark web of murder and a decades-long cover-up.

Walter Sterling chats with Father Jim Drucker—a retired Catholic priest of nearly 50 years, military chaplain, and former top 40 radio DJ. Father Drucker shares his candid and unique perspective on civic duty and religious pluralism, weighing in on whether New York City's mayor has an obligation to attend the controversial 9/11 memorial service. 

Dave Scott, the host of Spaced Out Radio and self-proclaimed "King of Conspiracy Theories," joins the show to blow the lid off hidden UFO technology, government cover-ups, and the unexplained. We explore mathematician Eric Weinstein’s claims that university scientists are being blocked from studying recovered crash retrievals and alien metamaterials. Dave breaks down how private aerospace giants like Lockheed Skunk Works use legal loopholes and FOIA exemptions to keep extraterrestrial secrets entirely for themselves.

Late-night radio's ultimate king of chaos, Walter Sterling, is back to take you on a wacky, live ride through America’s strangest obsessions and late-night caller confessions on The Other Side of Midnight. In this episode, Walter tackles the great leg-shaving debate after a character in the Amazon Prime teen drama Sterling Point sparks some serious questions about modern dating etiquette. He also sits down with Laurel Woods, author of Strip Club Heiress, to hear the mind-blowing story of being raised in Southern California strip clubs by a cop-turned-murderer. Plus, metaphysical expert Dr. Linda Salvin exposes the real trend of families smuggling cremated ashes into Disney World, which prompts Walter to admit to sprinkling his own mother’s ashes at Neiman Marcus. From 9/11 political drama and an Arizona realtor duct-taped to an airplane seat, to Bigfoot tree-knocking in Canadaand why cats are actually dimensional guardians, this is the perfect sleepless-night soundtrack.

Dive into a hilarious rundown of "Florida Man" crimes—including an undercooked potato fork-stabbing, a Dollar General brawl sparked by a loud fart, and the legendary security guard "Paul Flart" livestreaming his own firing. Contrast the laughs with raw, unforgettable calls from retired NYPD and Chicago officers detailing the grim realities of the streets, a look at Poland's uncompromising immigration policies, and family drama over pawned guitars and "grandma's Hummels". From CIA art psyops to Drive-Thru ID checks and tips on approaching women, Walter proves that late-night talk radio is still the wildest place on the dial.

In this episode of The Other Side of Midnight, host Walter Sterling takes you on a fast-paced, hilarious, and wildly unpredictable journey through the topics keeping the graveyard shift awake.Canadian conspiracy king Dave Scott drops by to talk classified UFO metadata, interdimensional UAPs, and some terrifyingly loud, Yankee-Stadium-level Bigfoot tree-knocking deep in the British Columbia woods. Then, Walter dives into the caller lines to solve life’s greatest mysteries: why New Jersey's garbage collectors completely ignore holidays, the shocking Sumerian theory that cats are alien bodyguards sent to block interdimensional monsters, why the government really targeted the mafia, and the absolute spiritual ecstasy of a squeaky room-service cart delivering a 2:30 AM cheeseburger.

 In this episode, Walter sits down with Laurel Woods. She shares the jaw-dropping story of growing up with a respectable cop dad who secretly built a strip club empire—and spent eleven years living a normal family life after having his business partner murdered. Laurel describes the painful reality of visiting her dad in an orange jumpsuit every Christmas and Father's Day after he was finally convicted of murder-for-hire. Later in the show, Dr. Linda Salvin exposes the illegal (and highly disruptive) trend of families secretly scattering cremated ashes on Disneyland rides, paired with her own confession of sprinkling her mother's remains on the floor of a Neiman Marcus department store.

Walter tackles the ultimate dating etiquette crisis: does a woman have a "moral obligation" to disclose her unshaved legs and armpits before disrobing? Driven by his own traumatic dating flashbackand sparked by the Amazon Prime series Sterling Point, Walter opens up the phone lines to hear from callers about whether "forest legs" are an absolute dealbreaker or just a harmless culture shock.

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling airs weeknights from 1–5am on 77WABC. Walter blends news, humor, storytelling, and listener calls into a unique late-night talk show that's engaging, entertaining, and unpredictable.

In this Labor Day weekend episode, Walter ditches his usual wacky banter to tackle the heavy, haunting weight of the upcoming 25th anniversary of 9/11, arguing that the endless stream of conspiracy theories points to a deeper "lie at work" that keeps eating at our brains. From fiery caller debates over structural engineering to firsthand memories of New York’s toxic air, Walter and his community of "midnight misfits" leave no stone unturned.

Strap in for a late-night ride through the bizarre, the tragic, and the unexplained on The Other Side of Midnight. Host Walter Sterling kicks off with a fast-paced segment of wild "Florida Stories"—featuring Google Maps SWAT blunders, bus-stop coffee mug brawls, and daring Nile crocodile escapes. Then, the mood shifts as callers share raw, deeply personal memories of 9/11, discussing overlooked TV news broadcasts, mysterious elevator renovations, and the enduring health battles of first responders.

Walter Sterling opens the phone lines of WABC’s "The Other Side of Midnight" for a raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal look at the tragedy that reshaped America. From bizarre conspiracy theories about the "gelatin crew" and mysterious blue flames to firsthand accounts from first responders, structural experts, and retired NYPD detectives, Walter and his "midnight misfits" explore why the story of 9/11 still feels unresolved.

In this chaotic and thought-provoking hour, Walter is joined by psychic plane-crash survivor Dr. Linda Salvin to dissect a recent cargo crash in Miami, debunk viral European "Mark of the Beast" rumors, and share wild supernatural visions. Walter tackles the enduring mysteries of 9/11, arguing that "there is a lie at work" keeping the nation from truly putting the tragedy to rest. From passionate callers arguing over the combustion temperatures of jet fuel and the structural integrity of steel beams, to raw personal stories of firefighter heroism, sketchy charity payouts, and secret black boxes..

On this live Labor Day hour of The Other Side of Midnight, Walter breaks his self-imposed weekend silence to dive into the stories that matter—and several that definitely don't. Teen journalist Wyatt Sharpe joins to discuss Canada-US tariffs, Alberta’s separatist movement, and how Gen Z processes the legacy of 9/11 compared to Pearl Harbor. Then, Hollywood correspondent Matias Boom Boom drops in to review Steve Guttenberg's nostalgic new film and spill the details on his own role in a low budget B-movie called Bikini Theater. Finally, Steve and Celena from JB Bakery share their mouth-watering "Banana Split Bliss" recipe, break down Miss America's "lowball" questions, and reveal the hilarious, New Year's Eve-inspired secret behind why Labor Day weekend is absolutely packed with birthday cakes.