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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
Episodes
  • Episode 134: The Naked Kiss
    Jun 24 2026

    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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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Episode 133 - Idol Worship: Holly Woodlawn
    Jun 10 2026

    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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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Episode 132: House Party
    May 27 2026

    If they get caught it's all over. If they don't, it's just the beginning! This week, Peaches and Michael are sneaking out on a school night in celebration of 1990’s HOUSE PARTY! In addition to discussing the cultural impact of Kid ‘n Play, our hosts delve into why this raucous classic was the perfect antidote to the teen movies that had come before. Joining the conversation is comedian and ASTRONOMY CLUB co-founder Shawtane Bowen, who speaks to the film’s foundational nature and his formative love for the comedy of Robin Harris. Then, iconic comic book author and artist William O. Tyler returns to explore this slice of cinema's undeniable message of Black joy...as well as his thoughts regarding the movie's abundance of hot men. From Full Force to high top fades, this episode has it all!

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    1 hr and 50 mins
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