An update was recently shared regarding Clyde Lewis, and while there are some encouraging signs, the overall situation remains uncertain. He is still in a nursing facility with no confirmed timeline for release. On the positive side, he’s making progress in physical therapy—losing weight, rebuilding strength, and gradually improving his stamina.
There are still a number of medical hurdles ahead. He’ll need significant dental work in the coming months, and his kidney function continues to be monitored closely. He is still using a catheter, with doctors and a urologist evaluating when it can safely be removed. Whenever he is cleared to leave, plans are already in place for him to move into a better living situation.
Over the past few months, Clyde Lewis and Ground Zero have been navigating a difficult stretch.
While the guest hosts who’ve stepped in deserve real credit for keeping the show alive—and they truly should be applauded—the reality is that many longtime listeners tune in for Clyde. Without him behind the mic night after night, some of the fan base has understandably grown discouraged.
Clyde has been dealing with serious health issues and has chosen to remain mostly private about them.
What is known is that he’s been hospitalized, is currently receiving treatment in a nursing facility, and is expected to be released around mid-February. It also appears he’s been navigating major personal changes during this time, which only adds to the weight of everything happening.
Today’s update adds another layer of concern. Ground Zero will no longer be broadcast on syndicated terrestrial radio after the end of this month. According to the announcement, the show received no advertising revenue from radio over the past four years while still covering studio and production costs. Clyde’s extended absence also led to the loss of several affiliates. Going forward, the show will continue online through GroundZeroPlus.com, with a free 24/7 stream and a paid membership offering access to archives, documents, videos, webinars, and the chatroom. Terrestrial radio listeners without internet access are being encouraged to switch to internet radios or the Paranormal Radio app.
None of this means Ground Zero is over. Clyde has bounced back before, and he may very well do so again. But there’s no question the future of the show will depend heavily on listener support, patience, and loyalty during this transition.
If the voice that guided people through late nights for decades is going to return stronger, he’s going to need his audience now more than ever.
Paranormal radio talk show sensation Clyde Lewis is closing out 2025 on a very difficult note. While there has been some cautious hope that 2026 might bring improvement, it’s becoming clear that things are far more trying than many expected following his recent health issues.
Clyde’s longtime producer Ron shared an update on social media that paints a sobering picture of where things currently stand:
CLYDE LEWIS UPDATE: 12/31/25 Clyde is still recovering from several medical/health issues and really needs your continued support and prayers. We were hoping he would be back on Ground Zero by now, but unfortunately, that hasn’t happened.
We did purchase him a therapeutic recliner from the GoFundMe money, along with other necessities. Clyde and his wife are separating, so he’ll need to find an apartment to move into. If there is anyone in the Portland, OR area who has a connection with rentals, please email me at groundzeroron@gmail.com.
As the New Year approaches, many drastic changes are happening with Clyde, so please help in whatever way you can.
x x x
For longtime listeners, this update is especially hard to read. Clyde has been a constant voice in late-night radio for years — questioning reality, challenging narratives, and giving people a place to explore the strange and unexplained. To see him facing not only serious health struggles, but major life upheaval as well, is a reminder that even the voices that guide us through the darkness are still human.
As 2025 comes to a close, many in the Ground Zero community are rallying around Clyde — with prayers, support, and whatever help they can offer — hoping that 2026 brings healing, stability, and eventually, his return to the microphone.
Christmas just isn’t the same without Clyde Lewis talking about Krampus and the other strange and paranormal events that so often seem to grace the holiday season.
For those who’ve been following along, Clyde has been dealing with a series of medical issues, including reported kidney problems, serious enough that he’s been off the air for several weeks. During that time, guest hosts have been filling in on Ground Zero.
Tonight, Jeremy Scott and Dave Paull, both longtime colleagues of Clyde and veterans of the radio world, will be talking with him on the air. The show is being heavily promoted, and as “Clyde the Glide” rests at home and continues occasional physical therapy, callers are encouraged to phone in, share how they discovered the show, and talk about how Clyde has impacted their lives while he works toward regaining his health.
It sounds like a true must-listen, and it’ll be great to hear his voice on the air again.
If you need a reminder of just how independent from corporate media Clyde Lewis really is, here it is: Ground Zero has been off the air for several days because its host is in the middle of a serious medical crisis. As a result the host is asking fans to help him.
Producer and longtime friend of the show, Ron Patton, has opened a GoFundMe to basically help Clyde pay for life right now .. bills, living expenses, and everything that comes with a health emergency. Clyde isn’t plugged into some big cushy network money machine. He’s not owned by Premiere Radio or any other conglomerate. Ground Zero is run out of his studio in Portland, where he beams paranormal and parapolitical talk across the airwaves night after night. That’s the definition of independent.
Right now, though, that independence comes with a price. Clyde’s ongoing kidney issues have put him in the hospital. We talked the other day about the video he posted for fans from his hospital bed .. it was emotional, raw, and you could tell he was genuinely scared about what’s happening to his body. It honestly sounded like he may have come very close to meeting the “big bug zapper in the sky” he’s joked about over the years.
If you’re a fan, this might be the moment to kick in a couple bucks if you can.. everyone is strapped for cash. But if Ground Zero has ever kept you company on a late night, made you think, made you mad, made you laugh, or just made your shift go faster over the decades, this is one of those times where even a small donation can help Clyde and his staff keep their heads above water.
The following was posted by Ron Patton on the GoFundMe page:
I’m Ron Patton, executive producer of Ground Zero. Clyde Lewis recently encountered a medical emergency due to kidney failure. He’s been in the hospital for a week and is on dialysis, along with getting physical therapy for his legs (lymphedema).
The good news is that his health is gradually improving, and the hope is that he’ll be back to host the show soon.
Thank you very much for your support through prayers and good thoughts. Although Clyde does have medical insurance, there are miscellaneous bills associated with his medical issue. Our primary income source is subscriptions to Ground Zero Plus, but unfortunately, it has stagnated due to Clyde’s illness. Furthermore, our advertising revenue is on hold until he’s back broadcasting. We do not receive any money from our radio syndication.
We also pay for studio rental and have a staff. Can you please help us out with any donation amount? We realize it’s the holidays, and many people are financially strapped, but please donate any amount you can afford to send.
Tonight, longtime paranormal radio host and talk-show giant Clyde Lewis gave his fans an update on social media after what sounds like an absolutely terrifying week. Clyde revealed that he developed kidney failure, and he’s been going through a whole lineup of medical procedures and treatments — including dialysis — just to stabilize things.
He said that today was the first day he actually felt well, at least compared to the previous ones. And honestly, watching him talk, you could see it in his face. He looked shaken. Scared. Vulnerable. But really… wouldn’t any of us be?
Anyone who has ever gone through a kidney crisis, or liver or kidney failure of any form, knows exactly what Clyde meant when he described it as a “dark feeling.” It’s not just physical. It hits emotionally, mentally, spiritually — all at once. It takes a toll most people can’t understand unless they’ve lived it.
Despite everything, Clyde is still Clyde. He even managed to sneak in a joke that his ex-wife called him, and that he’s been getting visited and checked on by a number of people. That humor — that spark — is what fans love about him.
And speaking of fans, people everywhere are just grateful that he’s finally on the other side of whatever the worst part of this ordeal was. We miss him. We want him back behind the mic. But his health comes first — it’s the most important thing.
So until he’s strong enough to return, all we can do is keep him in our thoughts, send good energy, and keep him in our prayers.
Get well soon, Clyde. The airwaves aren’t the same without you.
Medial issues continue for the Ground Zero radio host.. tonight Clyde Lewis’ live show has been detailed by a leg infection. The Facebook page for the radio show reports that he has been taken to the ER.. we wish him a speedy recovery and a hopefully not serious issue..
For weeks now, radio host Clyde Lewis has been missing in action.. until now: The radio legend is set to return in just days.
Ground Zero released a distressing message in June that Lewis was going to be out of commission and away from his fan base for several weeks. Timing could not have been worse: It happened just as the UAP hearings took center stage mid-summer.
In early June, executive producer Ron Patton posted this on the Ground Zero Facebook page:
Hello, Ground Zero fans! While Clyde is away until mid-August, I want to take the time and thank you all for your love and support toward the King of the Paranormal. He definitely covets your prayers and thoughts.
Although we are syndicated (we are on about 100 stations) Ground Zero has no ad revenue coming in, thus, we rely on Aftermath subscriptions to keep us afloat. Since Clyde is out of commission for 30 days while seeking intensive treatment at a weight management facility, we’d very much appreciate your financial support.
For those of you who are Aftermath subscribers, thank you so much. If you are not, please consider becoming a member. As a premium member, you’ll have access to our archived shows, documents, magazines, books, videos, webinars, and much more. Our basic membership starts at only $8/month. We will keep you posted about Clyde’s health journey. Take good care and let your family and friends know about the show!
Since that time, the show has made efforts to update Lewis’s fan base with his health goals being met.
The good news is, Clyde is set to return Monday August 21. Paranormal news has not stopped. The show is going to be busy..
We can’t wait for his return.. while the guest hosts have done a fine job at keeping Ground Zero lively, the special style and voice of Clyde Lewis can light up a dark night..
It will be equally intriguing to hear about Clyde’s personal health struggles—along with stories of wolves he posted that he saw. That sounds interesting.
In our anticipation we reached out to the show and received a statement attributed to Clyde Lewis himself..
Lewis told us,
“There is no rest when things get wicked!” This is why I have to come back — too many things to observe and report and I will do my best to continue what I do best — Solid theories and entertaining paranormal stories’. Looking forward to be in touch with all whose love and prayers kept me going.
It absolutely sounds likes he’s rested and ready return..
First responders in Montour county have been told to monitor their health after responding to the crash near Danville last week involving 100 lab testing monkeys.
A letter from the CDC was sent to those who responded to the incident.
“It gave a couple of symptoms to be on the lookout for, and it asked if anyone had direct contact with a loose monkey, which none of us did,” said Chief Mike Kull of the Valley Township Fire Company.
Kull commented to the site that he is not worried about health issues following the exposure .. news reports state that the CDC letter does not specifically say that any of the monkeys were diseased ..
This follows reports that another eyewitness, Michele Fallon, experienced symptoms including pink eye after her exposure at the accident scene..
