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An improvised satire from the staff of a fictional mega church. The full Mega experience is on Supercast. Mega is a critically acclaimed podcast that satirizes contemporary megachurches and their associated evangelical subculture. Hosted by Holly Laurent and Greg Hess it was named "Best Satire" by Vulture. Mega features a variety of comedians, actors, podcasters and thinkers including Louie Anders... more

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Donner Redcliff (⁠Connor Ratliff⁠) is volunteering himself for the ultimate mission to Hell.

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Church website manager Christian Hope (Chris Grace) works on Gray from the waist up.

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Dottie Mulaney (⁠Sophie Delaney⁠) handles event logistics so you don't have to.

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Gray is in limbo with his job offer and Halle goes rogue on a pride flag.

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Recent Guests

Donner Redcliff
Volunteer extraordinaire at Twin Hills Community Church with a background in graphic design
Twin Hills Community Church
Episode: Hugh Joctopus with Connor Ratliff
Christian Hope
Guest, discussed web design and branding issues for Twin Hills
Christian Hope (fictional guest, connected to Twin Hills)
Episode: Leg Pics & Leg Tics with Chris Grace
Dottie Mulaney
Special events planner and liaison extraordinaire
Booked and Busy (Dottie's business)
Episode: The War on Croutons with Sophie Delaney
Spike Walt Dean
Late Night Desk Show Celebrity
Twin Hills (fictional)
Episode: Pillar of Salt Lick with Steve Waltien
BJ Brunson
Lead pastor at Auk Foundation, described as a 'totally lit' leader
Auk Foundation
Episode: A BJ for Gray?
Danid Davipour
Biology teacher
Broad Ripple High School
Episode: The Pee/Pool Paradox with David Danipour
Christine Grunch
Guest introduced as an expert/participant in the episode; discussed family and faith
Unknown/Implied UK-based individual
Episode: The Devil Wears Nada with Chris Gau
Jan Hagen
Human Resources expert featured as a guest on the episode
HR professional, former FBI background hinted
Episode: Female Body Inspector with Jenny Hagel
Day Labont
Close personal friend guest; skeptical teenager character
Fictional Mega Church universe
Episode: Independence Day: Epstein, Dobson, Chomsky and all the Others

Hosts

Holly Laurent
Host of the satire podcast; frequently performs as Day Labont and other characters; central to the megachurch mockumentary voice
Greg Hess
Co-host known for playing multiple characters; a core foil and improvisational engine alongside Holly

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Great

    I love this if is so fun and the jokes are sunk in every sentence! I would love if you bring back some of the older episodes because J can’t seem to find them also can you guys bring back it’s a wonderful lie it was really good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Becausssssseeeeee
    United States4 months ago
  • Yep!!

    Sweet baby cheeses this is sinfully delightful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canadian Cheri
    Canada10 months ago
  • Hilarious

    Title says it all

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Some Hippie From Canada
    Canadaa year ago
  • Deeply smart comedy

    I came on casually and when I realised they are basically fighting for their lives, I became a supporter. Super smart comedy, absurd and funny if you have a passing relationship with religiosity and/or misogynistic social roles, way more deeply hilarious when you realise they are actually married IRL. You guys are amazing, thanks for the LOLS.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    disappointed user 765336688
    Germanya year ago
  • Testify!

    I had actually never heard of this Jesus fellow before stumbling across this podcast. These two have saved me from a life of eternal damnation and I can’t wait to visit the new water park at Twin Hills this summer. We will be moving to Indiana this summer and I just can’t wait for my kids to get a little older so they can come to CLIMAX with Grey. Praise him!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anotherreviewtoread
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Some critiques mention occasional harshness or slants, but most praise its originality and pacing.
Many highlight the show's ability to blend irreverent humor with thoughtful commentary on religion and culture.
Fans praise the sharp wit and fearless satire, calling it consistently funny and inventive.
Listeners appreciate the strong banter between hosts and the clever guest choices.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#74
United States/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#112
Canada/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#173
United Kingdom/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#79
Italy/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#103
Australia/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#132
France/Comedy/Improv

Talking Points

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Leg Pics & Leg Tics with Chris Grace
Q: Hey, you know what, Christian Hope, I was wondering, can you do the Mr. Robot type of hacker stuff where you can get into somebody else's laptop and look at their living room from their laptop, camera and stuff from your living room?
The guest explains having done some hacking as a hobbyist but notes serious boundaries and cautions about targeting individuals, ultimately steering away from illegal activity.
Rebroadcast | "Day In Day Out"
Q: Day, go ahead and tell everyone what's going on.
I smoked pot once and told my mom about it, which led to emotional discussions about morality, legality, and personal responsibility.
Independence Day: Epstein, Dobson, Chomsky and all the Others
Q: Do you think Christianity has a right to exist?
Day answers that human beings have a right to exist, but ideologies and systems do not inherently possess that right, prompting a broader debate about belief and existence.
FEED DROP | Like Minds "Suck it, Adam Smith!" | Ellie Kemper vs. Scott Eckert
Q: What is the only movie nominated for Best Picture directed by Steven Spielberg that was filmed in black and white?
The answer is 'Schindler's List'.
FEED DROP | Like Minds "Suck it, Adam Smith!" | Ellie Kemper vs. Scott Eckert
Q: What novel by Jane Austen was made into a movie in 1996 starring Gwyneth Paltrow in the title role?
The answer is 'Emma'.

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A sharp, improv-driven satire focused on a fictional mega church and its subculture. Across episodes, listeners are drawn to lively banter, on-the-nose parody of church culture, and quick-witted riffs on religion, politics, and modern life, often featuring guests who bring expertise or theatrics that heighten the satire. The show's strength lies in its character-driven humor, meta-commentary, and the ability to blend mock-sermon theatrics with pop-culture bits, making it appealing to fans of smart, irreverent comedy that also rewards loyalty with running gags and recurring storylines.

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Mega launched 8 years ago and published 420 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Mega include:

1. Donner Redcliff
2. Christian Hope
3. Dottie Mulaney
4. Spike Walt Dean
5. BJ Brunson
6. Danid Davipour
7. Christine Grunch
8. Jan Hagen

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