Midnight Mass

The buzz is back! This week, Peaches and Michael are grabbing some barbecue and steering clear of the backroads as they celebrate 1986's THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2! In addition to discussing the film's radical usage of dark comedy, our hosts explore this sequel's journey to becoming a separate cult sensation from its legendary predecessor. Joining the conversation are two of CHAINSAW 2's iconic stars, Caroline Williams and Bill Moseley, aka "Stretch" and "Choptop," who share thoughtful insight on the movie's longevity, as well as stories of their unique journey(s) with it, which include tales of screaming auditions, wicked manicures, and much, much more. From Tobe Hooper to Leatherface reciting soliloquies, this episode has it all! Go!

Do the BIM! This week, Peaches and Michael discover the power of rock in celebration of 1980's THE APPLE! In addition to discussing the film's amped up musical numbers, our hosts muse over whether Eurovision had a profound impact on this cult classic's vision of the future. Joining the conversation is proud member of the Children of the Popcorn Brian Knecht, whose examination of the world presented in the movie reveals a deeply interwoven global aesthetic. Then, acclaimed filmmaker and podcast host Julia Marchese stops by to talk about her longtime love of THE APPLE's unapologetic vision of a magnificently musical tomorrow. From glam devils to actual vampires, this episode has it all! GO!

She's out of this world! This week, Peaches and Michael are braving the sensual depths of space in celebration of 1968’s BARBARELLA! In addition to discussing this cult classic’s message of galactic free love, our hosts delve into why Jane Fonda just might be the star to save us all. Joining the conversation is acclaimed performance artist April Kidwell, who shares stories about how Barbarella’s agency helped her own sense of personal empowerment. Then, drag superstar Lady Bear stops by to dig into her time embodying the galaxy’s most glamorous gal in a stage show that some foreign nations deemed sacrilegious! From the Great Tyrant to killer dolls, this episode has it all! Go!

Braaaiiinnns! This week, Peaches and Michael are dancing on tombstones in celebration of 1985’s RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD! In addition to discussing this classic’s brilliant meta-sequel approach, our hosts delve into the deeper symbolism of eating gray matter. Joining the conversation is QUEER FOR FEAR author and PhD of fright, Dr. Heather Petrocelli, who discusses a lifetime of punk zombie love and the connotations of the film’s comedic leanings. Then, trainer extraordinaire and BALONEY superstar Pablo Escobar stops by to dig into the movie’s rich characters and share the best exercises to survive the apocalypse! From Trioxin to Trash’s legwarmers, this episode has it all! Go!

We live inside a dream! This week, Peaches and Michael are having some coffee and cherry pie in celebration of 1992’s TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME! In addition to discussing David Lynch’s symbolic smashing of the television set, our hosts delve into the importance of giving Laura Palmer life. Joining the conversation is acclaimed filmmaker Ariel Sinelnikoff, whose constantly evolving relationship with the town of Twin Peaks continues to inform her own work. Then, award-winning artist Drusilla Adeline stops by to explore the film’s nonlinear approach to narrative...and human nature. From Garmonbozia to David Bowie, this episode has it all! Go!