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Midnight Mass

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.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Midnight Mass episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Midnight Mass for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Midnight Mass episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Midnight Mass - Episode 57: Howard the Duck
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04/12/23 • 90 min

Quack attack! This week, Peaches and Michael are ruffling some feathers in celebration of 1986’s HOWARD THE DUCK! In addition to discussing the film’s tumultuous journey to cult acclaim, our hosts delve into the narrative’s exploration of chosen family. Joining the conversation is none other than iconic actor and Howard's suit-performer Ed Gale, who shares stories about bringing the universe’s web-footed hero to screen. Then, acclaimed choreographer and BALONEY co-founder Rory Davis stops by to reminisce about a lifetime of love for this bonkers classic. From Cherry Bomb to bath houses most “fowl,” this episode has it all! Go!

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Midnight Mass - Episode 66: Puppet Master
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08/16/23 • 84 min

Killers come in all sizes! This week, Peaches and Michael aren’t toying around as they celebrate 1989’s PUPPET MASTER! In addition to discussing the sheer glamour of leech vomiting living dolls, our hosts delve into the multi-faceted appeal of this cult classic’s many sequels. Joining the conversation is Nat Brehmer, acclaimed author of PUPPET MASTER COMPLETE: A FRANCHISE HISTORY, whose lifelong obsession with the creations of Andre Toulon led him to write the definitive book on the matter. Then, celebrated professional wrestling superstar Allie (aka The Bunny) pops by to talk about how she went from being a deeply devoted fan of the franchise to one of the stars of the most recent entry – DOKTOR DEATH! From psychic gatherings to switchblade splattering, this episode has it all! Go!

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Midnight Mass - Episode 74: Cruising
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12/06/23 • 84 min

Hips or lips? This week, Peaches and Michael are having a questionable night out in celebration of 1980’s CRUISING! In addition to discussing the queer reclamation of this subversive fave, our hosts reflect on William Friedkin’s numerous intersections with the community. Joining the conversation is pop culture celebrant and recording artist Jeff Nelson, who shares how his evolving love of the film allowed him to embrace the camp in the darkness. Then, acclaimed photographer and author Leo Herrera stops by to dig into why our relationship with transgressive art helps define our queer experience. From popper parties to Pacino dancing, this episode has it all! Go!

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Midnight Mass - Episode 0- Welcome to Midnight Mass
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06/08/21 • 2 min

Cult leader Peaches Christ & filmmaker Michael Varrati welcome you to join them at Midnight Mass 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!
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Midnight Mass - Episode 13: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
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10/20/21 • 106 min

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!

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Midnight Mass - Episode 47: The Apple
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11/30/22 • 82 min

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!

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Midnight Mass - Episode 39: Barbarella
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06/08/22 • 81 min

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!

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Midnight Mass - Episode 37: Return of the Living Dead
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05/25/22 • 109 min

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!

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Midnight Mass - Episode 34: Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
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05/04/22 • 91 min

Dishes are done, man! This week, Peaches and Michael are getting the QED report together in celebration of 1991’s DON’T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER’S DEAD! In addition to discussing the film’s unusual tonal shifts, our hosts delve into this cable-era classic’s important messaging regarding personal agency. Joining the conversation is drag icon Alaska Thunderfuck 5000, who speaks to the film’s enduring queer legacy and fashion aspirations. Then, acclaimed author and podcaster Laura Leigh Abby stops by to share insight on her lifetime of love for this movie and how Sue Ellen Crandall continues to inspire her. From Rose Lindsey to thieving drag queens, this episode has it all! Go!

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Midnight Mass - Episode 85 - Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
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05/08/24 • 114 min

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!

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How many episodes does Midnight Mass have?

Midnight Mass currently has 98 episodes available.

What topics does Midnight Mass cover?

The podcast is about Comedy, Podcasts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Midnight Mass?

The episode title 'Episode 46: Killer Klowns from Outer Space' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Midnight Mass?

The average episode length on Midnight Mass is 92 minutes.

How often are episodes of Midnight Mass released?

Episodes of Midnight Mass are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Midnight Mass?

The first episode of Midnight Mass was released on Jun 8, 2021.

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