Possession or Paranoia? | 01-16-26

Join Lionel on this edition of The Other Side of Midnight as he reclaims the “nutso hour” for “Ventilation Friday,” dissecting the history and weaponization of the label “crazy”. From the demonology of Mesopotamia to the subjectivity of the DSM, Lionel explores how society confuses political dissent with mental illness and navigates the thin line between eccentricity and psychosis. Drawing on his past as a prosecutor handling Baker Acts and insanity pleas, Lionel reveals the “psychiatric underbelly” of the legal system, sharing chilling memories of the “Thorazine shuffle” and the tragic case of Billy Ferry. The lines are open for a raw, unfiltered session as listeners share harrowing stories of hallucinations and self-mutilation, sparking debates on whether these crises are caused by high-potency cannabis, neurochemistry, or demonic possession. Finally, the conversation turns to the digital afterlife, the blasphemy of sports prayers, and 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