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Midnight Mass

Midnight Mass

By: Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati
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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.© 2025 Midnight Mass Art
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  • Episode 116: Josie and the Pussycats
    Oct 1 2025

    DuJour means friendship! This week, Peaches and Michael are sharing a bus pass photo in celebration of 2001’s JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS! In addition to discussing the undeniably rockin’ soundtrack, our hosts delve into this cult fave’s predictive and damning take on capitalist culture. Joining the conversation is acclaimed entertainment journalist and host Jamie Jirak, who reflects on her evolving relationship with Riverdale’s most infamous punk rock prom queens. Then, celebrated author and comedian Elizabeth Teets stops by to talk about Josie’s resonance and how the film foresaw the rise of “trend pimps.” From Fiona to Mr. Moviefone, this episode has it all! Go!

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Episode 115: WolfCop
    Aug 20 2025

    Here comes the fuzz! This week, Peaches and Michael are taking a hairy trip up north in celebration of 2014’s WOLFCOP! In addition to discussing this film’s irreverent take on masculinity, our hosts delve into its decidedly unique transformation sequence. Joining the conversation are multifaceted superstars KEVIN ALLISON and MICHAEL PATRICK JANN, who explore the notion of non-traditional werewolf stories, as well as draw some parallels to their new film, ALMA AND THE WOLF. Additionally, Kevin and Michael reminisce about their time as members of THE STATE, and what it means to have a decades long collaboration! From shapeshifters to exploding dongs, this episode has it all! Go!

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 114: The Brady Bunch Movies
    Aug 6 2025

    Marcia, Marcia, MARCIA! On this week's episode, Peaches and Michael are having a sunshine day in celebration of 1995's THE BRADY BUNCH MOVIE and 1996's A VERY BRADY SEQUEL! In addition to discussing how the feature film version of America's favorite TV family subverts expectations, our hosts delve into the absolute queer journey of unhinged icon Jan Brady. Joining the conversation is comedy dynamo and drag clown Very Gerry (aka Gerry Mastrolia) to dig into how these movies helped contextualize a sense of wholesome outsiderness. Then, drag superstar and "skinny legend" Trixie Mattel stops by to share how her obsession with the Bradys continues to inspire multiple facets of her storied career. From Jean Smart to magic mushrooms, this episode has it all! Go!



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    1 hr and 40 mins
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