Midnight Mass

@midnightmasspod

Join cult leader Peaches Christ & filmmaker Michael Varrati for some hilarious and hardcore audio worship of their favorite cult movies!

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Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· 20d

You can't piss on hospitality! On this week's episode, Peaches and Michael are celebrating 1990's TROLL 2! Joining the conversation are filmmaker Adam Deyoe and Horrifying Hot Sauce's D. Ryan Mowry to talk Nilbog, green goo, translation issues, and more! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

A promotional art piece for TROLL 2 featuring one of the film's goblins hovering over an illustration of the family's farm.

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· 21d

Get ready! At midnight, we're releasing an all-new episode celebrating a movie that notoriously pairs well with popcorn.

An partially obscure woman in the foreground holds a corn cob, while a riled up young man looks on.

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Jul 8

Monstrous laughs! This week, Peaches and Michael are celebrating 1948's ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN! Joining the conversation are comedian Rick Guzman and horror host Penny Dreadful to talk Universal monsters, horror comedy foundations, and more! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...

A poster for ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN, depicting illustrated versions of Abbott and Costello running while the Universal monsters look on from either side.

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Jul 7

Get ready! At midnight, we're releasing an all-new episode celebrating a movie that's full of hilariously horrifying monster hijinks!

A sign that reads "McDougal's House of Horrors - Delivery Entrance"

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Jun 27

Wow! Peaches, Michael, and special guests Felissa Rose and Nihat Karaarslan just released a Patreon exclusive Mini-Mass, recorded on the road (literally, it was recorded in a van between cities) to update you on the SLEEPAWAY CAMP tour! Subscribe and listen! www.patreon.com/midnightmass...

A NOW SHOWING street sign featuring the SLEEPAWAY CAMP: THE MIDNIGHT MASS EXPERIENCE tour poster!

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Jun 24

Wig snatching drama! On this week's episode, Peaches and Michael are celebrating 1964's THE NAKED KISS! Joining the discussion is drag legend D'Arcy Drollinger and entertainment expert Jack Paterson to talk night girls, Bon-Bons, Samuel Fuller, & more! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...

A poster for 1964's THE NAKED KISS, featuring the lead character Kelly, as played by Constance Towers, walking regretfully through a door. A tagline reads "She knew all the answers until she came face-to-face with the touch of THE NAKED KISS."

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Jun 23

In addition to the start of our tour...get ready! Because at midnight, we're dropping an all-new episode celebrating a wig-snatching neo-noir that was voted upon by our listeners!!!

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Jun 23

The SLEEPAWAY CAMP: THE MIDNIGHT MASS EXPERIENCE is here! Peaches and Michael are hitting the road with Felissa Rose for a celebration of one of horror’s most beloved cult classics! A stage show, stories, surprises, audience participation, and a screening! Tickets at peacheschrist.com! AWAY WE GO!

Peaches Christ, Felissa Rose, and Michael Varrati

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Still to come:
une 24 – Seattle, WA
June 25 – Olympia, WA
June 26 – Portland, OR
June 28 – Denver, CO
July 4 – New Orleans, LA
July 5 – Houston, TX
July 7 – Austin, TX
July 9 – Dallas, TX
July 10 & 11 – Chicago, IL (MUBI Fest)
(Many more cities & dates still to be announced)
Each night features a live Midnight Mass stage show, stories, surprises, audience participation, and a screening of SLEEPAWAY CAMP with fellow campers from the horror community.

Tickets available now at peacheschrist.com

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Jun 10

Happy Pride! This week, Peaches and Michael are having an Idol Worship celebration of the iconic HOLLY WOODLAWN! Joining the discussion is author Jeff Copeland, who shares stories of his time w/ this Warhol superstar, queer trailblazer, & cult cinema icon! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...

A black-and-white photo of Warhol superstar and queer icon Holly Woodlawn posing dramatically in front of the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles. Holly wears a sleeveless dress with a ruffle on the shoulder and elbow-length black gloves. In her hand, she holds a glass of white wine and a cigarette.

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Jun 9

Get ready! At midnight, we're releasing an all-new episode for Pride celebrating a trailblazing queer superstar who took a walk on the wild side!

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· May 27

Out on a school night?! This week, Peaches and Michael are celebrating 1990's HOUSE PARTY! Joining the conversation are ASTRONOMY CLUB co-founder Shawtane Bowen and iconic comic book writer/artist William O. Tyler to talk Kid 'n Play, Full Force, and more! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...

A poster for 1990's HOUSE PARTY, featuring hip-hop duo Kid 'N Play in the foreground. Play has his hand over Kid's mouth...and Play is making a shhh gesture. Behind,them, the cast looks through the window of the house. A tagline reads: "If they get caught it's all over. If they don't, it's just the beginning!"

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· May 26

Get ready! At midnight, we're back with an all-new episode celebrating a movie that will have you out and dancing on a school night!

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· May 24

A Midnight Mass print ad, featuring hosts Peaches Christ and Michael Varrati standing in front of a black and white swirl. Michael Varrati in a black suit standing next to Peaches Christ in a stylized dress. A tagline reads "Hardcore Audio Worship of Your Favorite Cult Cinema" At the bottom of the image: MIDNIGHT MASS - Every other Wednesday at Midnight, Wherever Podcasts Are Found. Original photography by Cash Danielsen, Updated Graphic work by Brendan Haley

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· May 18

Can't wait for more? Peaches and Michael just released a Patreon-exclusive Mini-Mass discussing the European Idol Worship adventure and upcoming SLEEPAWAY CAMP tour! Plus, conversation about Boy George, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and more! Subscribe and listen: www.patreon.com/posts/mini-m...

A dramatically lit portrait of Boy George.

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Apr 29

Nothing's gonna stop us now! On this week's episode, Peaches and Michael are celebrating 1987's MANNEQUIN! Joining the conversation is drag superstar Detox to talk Kim Cattrall, the power of Hollywood Montrose, department store dancing, and more! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...

A poster image for the 1987 movie MANNEQUIN. The title appears in stylized pink font against a white background. Next to the title, and image of Andrew McCarthy leaning against his motorcycle with a mannequin sitting on the back.

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Apr 28

Get ready! At midnight, we're releasing an all-new episode celebrating a movie that highlights the debaucherous happenings in the after-hours of a department store!

A mannequin stands in front of a neon sign that reads "Illustra"

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Apr 28

Summer camp is back… and it’s about to get very strange! This summer, Sleepaway Camp: The Midnight Mass Experience is hitting the road! Peaches Christ and Michael Varrati will be joined by Angela herself - Felissa Rose - on an 8 city tour full of hijinks! Tickets and dates at www.peacheschrist.com!

A stylized poster for SLEEPAWAY CAMP: THE MIDNIGHT MASS EXPERIENCE, featuring an illustration of Felissa Rose as Angela Baker hover over illustrations of Peaches Christ and Michael Varrati. Around them a painted landscape of a summer camp, featuring caricatures of characters from SLEEPAWAY CAMP. Text reads: SLEEPAWAY CAMP: THE MIDNIGHT MASS EXPERIENCE - Hosted by Peaches Christ and Michael Varrati with Special Guest Felissa Rose. A Drag Show & Onstage Interview Precede a Screening of SLEEPAWAY CAMP! peacheschrist.com

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Apr 15

Do something dazzling! On this week's episode Peaches and Michael are celebrating both 1977's OUTRAGEOUS and 1987's TOO OUTRAGEOUS! Joining the conversation are drag icons Cotton Venus and Jimmy James to talk Craig Russell, diva impersonation, and more! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...

A duology of posters side-by-side for 1977's OUTRAGEOUS and 1987's TOO OUTRAGEOUS. The OUTRAGEOUS poster depicts star Craig Russell as Carol Channing in four different pastel-colored panels behind the film's title. The poster of TOO OUTRAGEOUS show cases Russell in drag as Mae West against a black background. The tagline reads: "When the going gets tough, the tough get GORGEOUS!"

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Apr 14

Reminder: MIDNIGHT MASS was nominated for a Rondo Award in the category of "Best Podcast" and we're hoping our dear Children of the Popcorn consider voting for us! Information on how to vote below! Find the full ballot here: rondoaward.com/rondoaward.c...

An image of Midnight Mass podcast hosts Michael Varrati and Peaches Christ standing against a swirling background. Text on the image reads:
"Midnight Mass was nominated for BEST PODCAST at this year's Rondo Awards!

Here's How to Vote:
Email: taraco@aol.com
Subject: Rondo Vote

Message:
Best Podcast - Midnight Mass

(And whatever else you want to vote for)
Include your name in the message - one vote per email address!

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Apr 14

Get ready! At midnight, we're releasing an all-new episode celebrating a duology of legendary drag films that will have you looking to the (Mae) West.

A film still featuring several men in a bar leering at a drag queen dressed as Mae West.

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Apr 1

Hey darlin'! On this week's episode, Peaches and Michael are celebrating 1995's SHOWGIRLS! Joining the conversation are the iconic Rena Riffel (Penny/Hope herself) and actor extraordinaire Peter Stickles to talk controversy, Goddess, glitter, and more! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...

A promotional image for 1995's SHOWGIRLS, featuring Elizabeth Berkley as Nomi Malone, made-up and studded in rhinestones and glitter for the GODDESS SPECTACULAR show-within-the-movie. Next to Berkley, the title, "SHOWGIRLS" appears in sharp pink font, directly over a line that reads "Directed by Paul Verhoeven"

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Mar 31

Get ready! At midnight, we're releasing an all-new episode celebrating a movie that will bring out the dancer in you...because this is one you've been waitin' for, darlin'.

A still frame of the CHEETAHS topless lounge in Las Vegas.

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Mar 30

Can't wait for more? Peaches and Michael just released a Patreon-exclusive Mini-Mass digging into the importance and ongoing relevance of camp and campiness in art. It's a serious discussion about the power of heightened reality! Subscribe and listen: www.patreon.com/posts/mini-m...

A film still from HEREDITARY featuring Toni Collette shouting dramatically.

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Mar 18

Enter the mind of a killer! This week, Peaches and Michael are celebrating 1991's THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS! Joining the conversation are drag artist Dakota D'Vil and film superstar Clea DuVall to talk Jodie Foster, problematic tropes, fava beans, and more! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...

A promotional poster image for 1991's THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, featuring a stylized close-up of Jodie Foster's face with a death's head moth covering her mouth.

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Mar 17

Get ready! At midnight, we're releasing an all-new episode celebrating a movie that knows a thing or two about a proper wine pairing.

A still frame of an ambulance driving down a tunnel.

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Mar 10

I'm not saying that we're up to something, but...we're definitely up to something. Keep your summer open.

A photo of Midnight Mass co-hosts Peaches Christ and Michael Varrati with horror icon Felissa Rose.

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Mar 5

Can't wait for more? Peaches and Michael just released a Patreon-exclusive Mini-Mass continuing the love fest for Catherine O'Hara. Subscribe and listen: www.patreon.com/posts/mini-m...

A candid of Catherine O'Hara at an event.

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Mar 4

It's showtime! This week on Midnight Mass, Peaches and Michael are celebrating 1988's BEETLEJUICE! Comic book icon David M. Booher and drag legend Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy join us to talk sandworms, shrimp cocktails, & Catherine O'Hara! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...

Poster art for the 1988 movie BEETLEJUICE, featuring the titular Beetlejuice, as playd by Michael Keaton, sitting astride a model house while being flanked the ghosts of Barbara, played by Geena Davis, in a wedding gown, and the headless ghost of Adam, played by Alec Baldwin

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Mar 3

Get ready! At midnight, we're releasing an all-new episode celebrating a movie that brings you the cutting edge in bio-exorcism!

Midnight Mass @midnightmasspod· Feb 18

Might vs. Magic! This week, Peaches and Michael are celebrating 1984's SUPERGIRL! Joining the conversation are iconic writers/creators @markoconnell.bsky.social and @timsheridan.bsky.social to talk Faye Dunaway, Helen Slater, witchcraft, Argo City, & more! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...