Hour 3: Pizza’s for Closers | 10-30-25

This episode navigates the frustrating chaos of the current election, featuring controversial candidates like Cuomo, Curtis, and the often-misnamed “Mom Donnie” or “Mudami”. Lionel shares personal, surprising career anecdotes, including his time as a cutthroat car salesman, detailing the science of putting a deal together and the necessity of cold-calling lease lists. Get an exclusive look at the challenges of working in talk radio and television, including the harrowing story of a severe pain attack suffered in Baltimore while shooting on House of Cards that culminated in a dramatic, screaming request for morphine. The discussion also touches upon the frustrating legacies of political figures, and the absurdity of poorly written movie quotes, such as “Love means never having to say you’re sorry”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices