280 episodes
Mega MEGA
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4.9 • 1.1K Ratings
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An improvised satire from the staff of a fictional mega church.
Mega is a critically acclaimed podcast that hilariously satirizes contemporary megachurches and their associated evangelical subculture. Hosted by Holly Laurent and Greg Hess, this show offers a unique take on American religious culture through a range of comedic characters and segments. It was named "Best Satire" by Vulture.
One of the most exciting aspects of Mega is its guest interviews, which feature a variety of comedians, actors, and thinkers such as Louie Anderson, Lauren Lapkus, Duncan Trussell, Jason Mantzoukas, Paul Scheer, Lisa Gilroy, Scott Aukerman, Tom Papa, Jen Hatmaker, Adal Rifai, and more. These guests bring their own comedic styles and perspectives to the show, creating memorable moments that keep fans coming back for more.
In addition to its guest interviews, Mega is also known for its signature episodes featuring Holly Laurent playing Day Labont, a skeptical teenager who brings on guests like his atheist thinker friend Hemant Mehta. The show's humor and tone have been compared to the mockumentary style of Christopher Guest's films and the dry humor of The Office or Parks and Rec, making it a must-listen for fans of these genres.
Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, Mega is a podcast that offers something for everyone. Its witty improvisation, spot-on parodies, and sharp commentary satirizing contemporary religion and politics make it one of the most entertaining and thought-provoking shows available today. Join the Mega congregation and tune in for hilarious insights on the world of megachurches and evangelical Christianity.
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A Lad of The Lord with Alana Johnston
Cam Paxton (Alana Johnston, Self Esteem Party) stole 100K but didn't get away.
Alana Johnston: @theonlyalanajohnston
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SHOW INFORMATION
Mega HQ: MegaThePodcast.com
Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM
Support Us on Patreon
Instagram: @MegaThePodcast
Twitter: @MegaThePodcast
Follow Holly and Greg
Holly Laurent: @HollyLaurent
Greg Hess: @HeyGregHess
Music by Julie B. Nichols
Edited by Makenzie Mizell -
Bonus Day Episode! Day Breaks with Dr. Laura Anderson
Day LaBont talks to a psychotherapist (Dr. Laura Anderson, When Religion Hurts You) about healing vs. fundamentalist hopping.
Dr. Laura Anderson: @drlauraeanderson
Get her new book - out October 17th! When Religion Hurts You: Healing from Religious Trauma and the Impact of High-Control Religion
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Go to HomeChef.com/MEGA for 18 free meals!
Register for MyBookie at mybookie.website/MEGA50 and use code MEGA50 with your first deposit to receive a 50% deposit bonus up to $1,000, plus $10 casino chip on the house!
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SHOW INFORMATION
Mega HQ
Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM
Support Us on Patreon
Instagram: @MegaThePodcast
Twitter: @MegaThePodcast
Follow Holly and Greg
Holly Laurent: Twitter | Instagram
Greg Hess: Twitter | Instagram
Music by Julie B. Nichols
Edited by Makenzie Mizell
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Eight Days A Week with Adam Felber
Aaron Gilbert (Adam Felber, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone) adds a Funday after Sunday.
Adam Felber: @adamfelber
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/MEGA and use code MEGA to get two 100% grass-fed filet mignons and two wild-caught lobster tails for FREE in your first box plus $20 off your first order.
Go to HomeChef.com/MEGA for 18 free meals!
Register for MyBookie at mybookie.website/MEGA50 and use code MEGA50 with your first deposit to receive a 50% deposit bonus up to $1,000, plus $10 casino chip on the house!
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SHOW INFORMATION
Mega HQ
Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM
Support Us on Patreon
Instagram: @MegaThePodcast
Twitter: @MegaThePodcast
Follow Holly and Greg
Holly Laurent: Twitter | Instagram
Greg Hess: Twitter | Instagram
Music by Julie B. Nichols
Edited by Makenzie Mizell
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Smells Like Teen Spirituality with Charlie James
Gnarly Flames (Charlie James, Funny Or Die) is a teenager who knows what's in and what's out.
Charlie James: @nonbinarycowboy
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/mega and use code MEGA to get $20 off your first order.
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SHOW INFORMATION
Mega HQ
Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM
Support Us on Patreon
Instagram: @MegaThePodcast
Twitter: @MegaThePodcast
Follow Holly and Greg
Holly Laurent: Twitter | Instagram
Greg Hess: Twitter | Instagram
Music by Julie B. Nichols
Edited by Makenzie Mizell
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Bonus Episode! Doing Life Together! "IN 2 HYMN Electric Violins"
Gray has a stalker and Halle needs to rant.
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/MEGA and use code MEGA to get two 100% grass-fed filet mignons and two wild-caught lobster tails for FREE in your first box plus $20 off your first order.
Go to HomeChef.com/MEGA for 18 free meals!
Register for MyBookie at mybookie.website/MEGA50 and use code MEGA50 with your first deposit to receive a 50% deposit bonus up to $1,000, plus $10 casino chip on the house!
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SHOW INFORMATION
Mega HQ
Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM
Support Us on Patreon
Instagram: @MegaThePodcast
Twitter: @MegaThePodcast
Follow Holly and Greg
Holly Laurent: Twitter | Instagram
Greg Hess: Twitter | Instagram
Music by Julie B. Nichols
Edited by Makenzie Mizell
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
The Paul Bunyan of Fetuses with Paul F. Tompkins & Janie Haddad Tompkins
Saul & JC Honkins (Stay F. Homekins podcast) are traveling the nation in an R.V. and avoiding water parks.
Janie: @lebaneselooker
Paul: @pftompkins
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/MEGA and use code MEGA to get two 100% grass-fed filet mignons and two wild-caught lobster tails for FREE in your first box plus $20 off your first order.
Go to HomeChef.com/MEGA for 18 free meals!
Register for MyBookie at mybookie.website/MEGA50 and use code MEGA50 with your first deposit to receive a 50% deposit bonus up to $1,000, plus $10 casino chip on the house!
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SHOW INFORMATION
Mega HQ
Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM
Support Us on Patreon
Instagram: @MegaThePodcast
Twitter: @MegaThePodcast
Follow Holly and Greg
Holly Laurent: Twitter | Instagram
Greg Hess: Twitter | Instagram
Music by Julie B. Nichols
Edited by Makenzie Mizell
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Customer Reviews
Fundamentalist Nonsense Laid Bare
I didn’t grow up in a nonsensical church, but I have had nonsensical Christian beliefs shoved down my throat all my life. Mega hits the nail on the head and let’s me laugh at fundamentalist nonsense instead of getting angry.
Always evolving!
This podcast has been a favorite of mine for years as I am an Exvangelical who grew up in a home & church just like Holly’s, right across the state line in Illinois…It is now my favorite podcast, as in the last few months they have tried some new things such as interviewing “real” people like Brian McLaran and Bart Campolo while staying in character, Mockumentaries about Pastor Steve, as well as getting Day more involved in the show. These recent “change in format” podcasts have taken the show to a whole new level and I continue to look forward to listening biweekly. They have captured the essence of the evangelical church with all of its contradictions, hypocrisy, fear mongering, etc, while helping the secular world to see, in an hilarious style , that many of these folks (leaders and flock) are also victims of this control system. Best of all, this podcast has helped me to heal.
Hilarious!
Original, funny, clever, entertaining. I look forward to the new episodes every week!
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