Midnight Mass

By: Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Episode 101: Valley of the Dolls
    Feb 5 2025

    Sparkle, Neely, Sparkle! In celebration of their brand-new season, Peaches and Michael are taking a deep dive into 1967’s VALLEY OF THE DOLLS! In addition to discussing how this adaptation of Jacqueline Susann’s sordid novel captured queer imaginations, our hosts delve into the story's searing exposé of showbiz! Joining the conversation is legendary film programmer Mark Valen, who discusses his longtime love of this movie that he was willing to break the rules to see! Then, galactic drag icon Miss X stops by to talk about her time portraying Helen Lawson on stage in DOLLS! From nudies in Paris to Gillian girls, this episode has it all!

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Episode 100 - Idol Worship: Matthew Lillard
    Dec 11 2024

    Episode 100…and it’s a SCREAM! This week, Peaches and Michael are celebrating this momentous occasion with an Idol Worship celebration all about pop culture icon Matthew Lillard! In addition to discussing this zeitgeist defining actor’s landmark roles that range from Stu to Shaggy and beyond, our hosts delve into his place as a champion figure for the “othered.” Joining the conversation is none other than Matthew Lillard himself, who reflects on his continually evolving career. Then, Fangoria’s Digital Editor Angel Melanson stops by to talk about the ongoing impact of Lillard fandom. Plus, Peaches and Michael reflect on 100 episodes…and Angel joins our hosts for a chat about holiday horror! From SERIAL MOM to SLC PUNK, this episode has it all! Go!

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Episode 99: Addams Family Values
    Nov 27 2024

    The Family Just Got a Little Stranger! This week, Peaches and Michael are feeling all together ooky in celebration of 1993's ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES! In addition to discussing the pop culture defining turn of Joan Cusack as Debbie Jellinsky, our hosts delve into how this superior sequel got a queer injection from legendary screenwriter Paul Rudnick! Joining the conversation is drag icon Liquorice Black, who explores how her trademark aesthetic was undeniably influenced by the Addams. Then, performer extraordinaire Manuel Caneri stops by to dig into the lessons we can glean from this frightful family's unique form of togetherness. From Thanksgiving pageants to Malibu Barbie, this episode has it all! Go!

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    1 hr and 28 mins

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