Midnight Mass

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.

Midnight Mass is a tv podcast hosted by Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati, with 137 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati hosts Midnight Mass, a tv show with 137 episodes published.

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  Episode #137

  Episode 137 - Exorcist II: The Heretic

  Aug 12, 20261h 7mS6

  The most terrifying vision of all! This week, Peaches and Michael are unleashing a swarm of locusts in celebration of 1977’s EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC ! In addition to discussing this much maligned and misunderstood sequel’s place in horror history, our hosts delve into the details of its troubled production. Joining the conversation is David Kittredge , the acclaimed filmmaker of BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL , to shed some light on his years long exploration into this notorious classic and what it ultimately reveals about the artist’s journey. From Pazuzu's possession to Linda Blair stepping out on the edge, this episode has it all! Go!

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  Episode #136

  Episode 136: Troll 2

  Jul 22, 20261h 20mS6

  OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD! This week, Peaches and Michael are taking a trip to Nilbog in celebration of 1990’s TROLL 2 ! In addition to discussing this unusual fave’s strange connection to vegetarianism, our hosts delve into what it means to be the “best worst” cult film around. Joining the conversation is filmmaker Adam Deyoe , who reflects on how seeing the likes of TROLL 2 made a career in cult cinema seem possible. Then, Horrifying Hot Sauce’s D. Ryan Mowry stops by to share how his love of this peculiar picture inspired two of his spicier concoctions. From green-dripping goblins to pissing on hospitality, this episode has it all! SPECIAL OFFER: In celebration of this week’s discussion, Horrifying Hot Sauce is offering 10% off any hot sauces from 7/20 - 8/31 (2026) for Midnight Mass listeners. Visit http://www.horrifyinghotsauce.com/ and use coupon code MMT2 at checkout!

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  Episode #135

  Episode 135: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein

  Jul 8, 20261h 29mS6

  The laughs are MONSTROUS! This week, Peaches and Michael are exploring the hilarious House of Horrors in celebration of 1948’s ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN ! In addition to discussing this classic’s foundational melding of genres, our hosts delve into the lasting significance of bringing all our fright faves together. Joining the conversation is horror comedian Rick Guzman , who shares how Bud and Lou’s antics have had an ongoing impact on his life and comedy. Then, legendary horror host Penny Dreadful stops by to discuss this landmark film’s impact on all the children of the night who blend camp with chills. From Lon Chaney Jr.’s hairy predicament to Vincent Price’s voice cameo, this episode has it all! Go!

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  Episode #134

  Episode 134: The Naked Kiss

  Jun 24, 20261h 29mS6

  The Raw Personal Story of a Night Girl! This week, Peaches and Michael are snatching some wigs in honor of 1964’s THE NAKED KISS ! In addition to discussing the film’s exploration of the dark underbelly of Americana, our hosts delve into how many of the societal issues raised in this neo-noir classic remain relevant today. Joining the conversation is drag icon D’Arcy Drollinger , who shares how she continues to draw inspiration from the story of Kelly’s plight. Then, entertainment marketing expert Jack Paterson stops by to dig into why filmmaker Samuel Fuller is worthy of his own brand of Idol Worship. From Bon-Bons to dirty money in the mouth, this episode has it all!

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  Episode #133

  Episode 133 - Idol Worship: Holly Woodlawn

  Jun 10, 20261h 20mS6

  Take a walk on the wild side! This week, Peaches and Michael are showing their Pride by throwing an Idol Worship celebration in honor of the legendary Holly Woodlawn ! In addition to discussing this Warhol Superstar’s undeniable impact on the landscape of cult cinema, our hosts delve into her place as an iconic queer trailblazer. Joining the conversation is acclaimed author Jeff Copeland , whose friendship with Holly not only led to him co-authoring her autobiography, but also pen the recent memoir LOVE YOU MADLY, HOLLY WOODLAWN: A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE WITH ANDY WARHOL’S MOST FABULOUS SUPERSTAR all about their shared misadventures navigating showbiz. From Lou Reed to WOMEN IN REVOLT , this episode has it all! Go!

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