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.
Stranger Things fans are getting a little sneak preview of what life will be like when their favorite radio station disappears. Let me explain.
You might have read on my site (and plenty of others) about WSQK—a.k.a. The Squawk. It’s that now-famous “radio” station that was really just an online stream but felt like a real 80s station straight out of Hawkins, Indiana. It had 80s DJs, 80s music, the whole nostalgic vibe.
You could find it on TuneIn Radio. But now a bunch of people, myself included, are getting these weird warnings that The Squawk is suddenly “not available in our region” or country.
At first, I thought, “Hey, maybe this is some kind of promo stunt, like the Demogorgons hijacked the station for a bit.” But nope, it’s not part of the show.
It’s just a glitch or a regional licensing issue on TuneIn.
The good news is you can still get The Squawk on the Global Player app. I tried it, it works, and others have done the same. So you can keep listening for now.
Just know that come January, The Squawk is reportedly going off the air for good as that little promo run ends. So yeah, consider this a taste of what life will be like when the station disappears for real.
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.
Fans of the radio host George Noory may have noticed some changes in recent years. Listeners of Coast to Coast AM, many of whom have tuned in faithfully for decades, are well aware that Noory is now well into his 70s.
He has officially hosted the show for 23 years after Art Bell’s retirement *one of them* .. though there were brief periods where other hosts– such as Art Bell as well—took the reins on weekends. Other familiar voices, like the late Ian Punnett and great George Knapp, who still occasionally fills in, have also contributed to the show over the years.
Other newer hosts include Richard Syrett, Rich Berra, Lisa Garr, and Connie Willis.
However, lately, Noory’s voice has noticeably aged. His style has also become slower–you can hear and feel it as you listen. The show is filled with mostly ads that take up the hour, and product placement voice spots between breaks that seemingly are taking over the show.
Niche fans and critics have long debated Noory’s role on Coast to Coast AM, with some arguing he never quite matched the presence or talent of Art Bell. Bell, after all, set a nearly impossible standard to follow. Despite this, Noory has shown remarkable staying power, defying predictions that he would be canceled or replaced by Premiere Radio Networks. Yet, as time passes, some fans have become less inclined to tune in nightly, and Noory’s shaky voice has become harder to ignore.
After listening to the show a show this week, there’s a distinct change in George Noory’s delivery. Words often blur together, sentences lack clarity, and his voice no longer carries the strength it once did. Noory’s broadcasting from St. Louis, rather than Los Angeles, due to the fires in California, but even this shift doesn’t fully explain the noticeable decline. It almost feels as though he’s phoning in the show—and forgetting he’s made the call.
It’s difficult to listen to, and despite past criticisms, it’s sad to hearing the declining vitality of a host who has been the cornerstone of the program for so long. This raises a significant question: What happens when Noory can no longer host the show?
Premiere Radio Networks has seemingly tested potential successors over the years, but none have truly resonated with audiences. At one point, deep-voiced John B. Wells gained traction in the early 2010s, but his tenure was short-lived for reasons never specified publicly by Coast.
As Coast to Coast AM faces this uncertain future, Premiere will soon need to decide how to preserve the show’s legacy.
Art Bell, who passed away in 2018, remains a legendary figure among fans, and his old broadcasts from the 1990s and early 2000s continue to attract a younger audience discovering his work for the first time. Yet, with the current state of the program and the inevitable decline of Noory’s tenure, Coast to Coast AM finds itself at a crossroads.
A decision will have to be made to ensure the dynasty continues, or the show may face an uncertain and diminished future.
There seems to be a fever dream of epic proportions unfolding at 101.7 FM in Tuscaloosa, an alternative rock radio station.
Listeners began noticing dramatically strange events within the last several hours. The station, typically known for its alternative rock lineup, suddenly began playing Taylor Swift songs on repeat—followed by Russian versions of her tracks. Amid this bizarre playlist, a muddled voice, sometimes electronic and other times demonic-sounding, repeatedly announced it was “taking over the station,” muttering cryptic messages about aliens and other strange phenomena.
As of the time of this post, the staff at the station either appear unaware of the situation or are unable to stop it. Their website continues to function as though nothing unusual is happening, with links to news articles and football stories remaining untouched. Meanwhile, on the station’s Facebook page, listeners have started commenting, asking, “What is going on with the station?”
Or maybe there’s another explanation of earthly proportions.
Stunting is typically used to generate publicity and audience attention for upcoming changes to a station’s programming, such as new branding, format, or as a soft launch for a newly-established station.
