Midnight Mass

Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati

Join cult leader Peaches Christ & filmmaker Michael Varrati for some hilarious and hardcore audio worship of their favorite cult movies! Each episode focuses on a unique film, filmmaker, performer, or genre and includes special guest stars, super-fans, and surprises befitting midnight movie celebration. Subscribe today and truly become one of the Children of the Pod-corn! Episodes released every other week.

  1. hace 5 d

    Episode 134: The Naked Kiss

    The Raw Personal Story of a Night Girl! This week, Peaches and Michael are snatching some wigs in honor of 1964’s THE NAKED KISS! In addition to discussing the film’s exploration of the dark underbelly of Americana, our hosts delve into how many of the societal issues raised in this neo-noir classic remain relevant today. Joining the conversation is drag icon D’Arcy Drollinger, who shares how she continues to draw inspiration from the story of Kelly’s plight. Then, entertainment marketing expert Jack Paterson stops by to dig into why filmmaker Samuel Fuller is worthy of his own brand of Idol Worship. From Bon-Bons to dirty money in the mouth, this episode has it all!

    1 h 29 min

  2. 10 jun

    Episode 133 - Idol Worship: Holly Woodlawn

    Take a walk on the wild side! This week, Peaches and Michael are showing their Pride by throwing an Idol Worship celebration in honor of the legendary Holly Woodlawn! In addition to discussing this Warhol Superstar’s undeniable impact on the landscape of cult cinema, our hosts delve into her place as an iconic queer trailblazer. Joining the conversation is acclaimed author Jeff Copeland, whose friendship with Holly not only led to him co-authoring her autobiography, but also pen the recent memoir LOVE YOU MADLY, HOLLY WOODLAWN: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE WITH ANDY WARHOL’S MOST FABULOUS SUPERSTAR all about their shared misadventures navigating showbiz. From Lou Reed to WOMEN IN REVOLT, this episode has it all! Go!

    1 h 20 min

  3. 27 may

    Episode 132: House Party

    If they get caught it's all over. If they don't, it's just the beginning! This week, Peaches and Michael are sneaking out on a school night in celebration of 1990’s HOUSE PARTY! In addition to discussing the cultural impact of Kid ‘n Play, our hosts delve into why this raucous classic was the perfect antidote to the teen movies that had come before. Joining the conversation is comedian and ASTRONOMY CLUB co-founder Shawtane Bowen, who speaks to the film’s foundational nature and his formative love for the comedy of Robin Harris. Then, iconic comic book author and artist William O. Tyler returns to explore this slice of cinema's undeniable message of Black joy...as well as his thoughts regarding the movie's abundance of hot men. From Full Force to high top fades, this episode has it all!

    1 h 50 min

  4. 29 abr

    Episode 131: Mannequin

    Nothing’s gonna stop us now! This week, Peaches and Michael are getting their window display just right in celebration of 1987’s MANNEQUIN! In addition to discussing the film’s trailblazing queer portrayal courtesy of the iconic Hollywood Montrose, our hosts delve into this kitsch-classic’s commitment to kink. Joining the conversation is drag superstar Detox, who talks about how her lifetime of love for this Kim Cattrall fashion-forward flick inspired one of her most legendary signature performance pieces. From Estelle Getty to the shifty evils of James Spader, this episode has it all!

    1 h 16 min

  5. 15 abr

    Episode 130: Outrageous & Too Outrageous

    Do something dazzling! This week, Peaches and Michael are perfecting their diva impersonations in celebration of 1977’s OUTRAGEOUS and 1987’s TOO OUTRAGEOUS! In addition to discussing why this double feature is absolutely necessary for queer audiences, our hosts delve into Craig Russell’s undeniably monolithic place in the history of drag on the silver screen. Joining the conversation is filmmaker and drag artist extraordinaire Cotton Venus, who reveals how these movies and their star were a beacon to her growing up queer in Canada. Then, legendary drag superstar Jimmy James stops by to share her remembrances of making TOO OUTRAGEOUS! From Mae West to Tallulah Bankhead and beyond…this episode has it all! Go!

    1 h 38 min

  6. 1 abr

    Episode 129: Showgirls

    Leave your inhibitions at the door! This week, Peaches and Michael are doing up their nails real nice in celebration of 1995’s SHOWGIRLS! In addition to discussing Peaches’ own personal history of fostering the cult via three decades of raucous screenings, our hosts delve into the cultural misogyny that attempted to crush this classic…and the obsessed fans who brought it up out of the volcano. Joining the conversation is actor extraordinaire Peter Stickles, who shares how his deep love of this legendary erotic extravaganza continues to inspire him. Then, Penny/Hope herself, iconic star Rena Riffel stops by to tell stories from the set of SHOWGIRLS, as well as her work fostering the creation of SHOWGIRLS 2. From doggie chow to boat shows, this episode has got it all! Go!

    1 h 48 min

  7. 18 mar

    Episode 128: The Silence of the Lambs

    Enter the mind of a killer! This week, Peaches and Michael are enjoying fava beans with a nice chianti in celebration of 1991’s THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS! In addition to discussing the game-changing prestige of this horror classic, our hosts delve into the echoes of its problematic elements. Joining the conversation is drag artist extraordinaire Dakota D’Vil, who speaks about how an early viewing led to a lifelong obsession with the subversive world of Clarice, Dr. Lecter, and Buffalo Bill. Then, undeniable superstar and Hollywood icon Clea DuVall stops by to dig into her love of Demme’s macabre masterpiece, as well as the monolithic power of Jodie Foster! From Q Lazzarus to Precious the dog, this episode has it all! Go!

    1 h 37 min

  8. 4 mar

    Episode 127: Beetlejuice

    It’s showtime! This week, Peaches and Michael are feeling strange and unusual in celebration of 1988’s BEETLEJUICE! In addition to discussing how this foundational work from Tim Burton is a quintessential goth staple, our hosts delve into the overall cultural impact of cinema’s favorite ghost with the most. Joining the conversation is celebrated comic book writer David M. Booher, who shares how this tale of unconventional haunting continues to inspire him. Then, drag legend The Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy stops by to pay tribute to the indisputable legacy of the iconic Catherine O’Hara. From sandworms to sentient shrimp cocktails, this episode has it all!

    1 h 43 min
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Join cult leader Peaches Christ & filmmaker Michael Varrati for some hilarious and hardcore audio worship of their favorite cult movies! Each episode focuses on a unique film, filmmaker, performer, or genre and includes special guest stars, super-fans, and surprises befitting midnight movie celebration. Subscribe today and truly become one of the Children of the Pod-corn! Episodes released every other week.

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  • Creado por
    Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati
  • Años en activo
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodios
    134
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Derechos de autor
    © 2026 Midnight Mass
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Midnight Mass

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