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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.© 2026 Midnight Mass Art
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  • Episode 130: Outrageous & Too Outrageous
    Apr 15 2026

    Do something dazzling! This week, Peaches and Michael are perfecting their diva impersonations in celebration of 1977’s OUTRAGEOUS and 1987’s TOO OUTRAGEOUS! In addition to discussing why this double feature is absolutely necessary for queer audiences, our hosts delve into Craig Russell’s undeniably monolithic place in the history of drag on the silver screen. Joining the conversation is filmmaker and drag artist extraordinaire Cotton Venus, who reveals how these movies and their star were a beacon to her growing up queer in Canada. Then, legendary drag superstar Jimmy James stops by to share her remembrances of making TOO OUTRAGEOUS! From Mae West to Tallulah Bankhead and beyond…this episode has it all! Go!

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Episode 129: Showgirls
    Apr 1 2026

    Leave your inhibitions at the door! This week, Peaches and Michael are doing up their nails real nice in celebration of 1995’s SHOWGIRLS! In addition to discussing Peaches’ own personal history of fostering the cult via three decades of raucous screenings, our hosts delve into the cultural misogyny that attempted to crush this classic…and the obsessed fans who brought it up out of the volcano. Joining the conversation is actor extraordinaire Peter Stickles, who shares how his deep love of this legendary erotic extravaganza continues to inspire him. Then, Penny/Hope herself, iconic star Rena Riffel stops by to tell stories from the set of SHOWGIRLS, as well as her work fostering the creation of SHOWGIRLS 2. From doggie chow to boat shows, this episode has got it all! Go!

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Episode 128: The Silence of the Lambs
    Mar 18 2026

    Enter the mind of a killer! This week, Peaches and Michael are enjoying fava beans with a nice chianti in celebration of 1991’s THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS! In addition to discussing the game-changing prestige of this horror classic, our hosts delve into the echoes of its problematic elements. Joining the conversation is drag artist extraordinaire Dakota D’Vil, who speaks about how an early viewing led to a lifelong obsession with the subversive world of Clarice, Dr. Lecter, and Buffalo Bill. Then, undeniable superstar and Hollywood icon Clea DuVall stops by to dig into her love of Demme’s macabre masterpiece, as well as the monolithic power of Jodie Foster! From Q Lazzarus to Precious the dog, this episode has it all! Go!

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    1 hr and 37 mins
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