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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 o... more

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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 t... more

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 landscap... more

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 ... more

Nothing’s gonna stop us now! This week, Peaches and Michael are getting their window display just right in celebration of 1987’s MANNEQUIN! In addition to discussing the film’s trailblazing queer portrayal courtesy of the iconic Hollywood Montrose, o... more

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Recent Guests

Shawntane Bowen
Writer, performer, director; founding member of Astronomy Club; Netflix series participant
Astronomy Club; Netflix
Episode: Episode 132: House Party
William O. Tyler
Comic creator, illustrator, editor, horror/queer author; Tanis Comics co-founder
Tanis Comics; Stock Deck Press; Four Seasons of Fear
Episode: Episode 132: House Party
Cotton Venus
Canadian drag performer and filmmaker
House of Venus/Canada
Episode: Episode 130: Outrageous & Too Outrageous
Jimmy James
Performer known for Marilyn Monroe illusion and Too Outrageous
Drag community
Episode: Episode 130: Outrageous & Too Outrageous
Peter Stickles
Actor-producer, Showgirls devotee and participant in Goddess documentary
Episode: Episode 129: Showgirls
Rena Riffel
Actor, writer, director, Showgirls 2 creator
Episode: Episode 129: Showgirls
Dakota D'Vil
Drag performer and House of DeVille member
House of DeVille
Episode: Episode 128: The Silence of the Lambs
Clea DuVall
Actor and filmmaker
Independent/Film
Episode: Episode 128: The Silence of the Lambs
David M. Booher
Writer, comic book creator, director; obsessive Beetlejuice fan
Independent/Various (Killer Queens, Canto, Ghostbusters work)
Episode: Episode 127: Beetlejuice

Hosts

Peaches Christ
Host and co-host of Midnight Mass; notable for creator/producer roles and extensive involvement in queer cinema and drag performance.
Michael Varrati
Co-host; filmmaker and writer with deep involvement in horror, cult cinema, and LGBTQ+ storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 426 ratings
  • Essential Listening

    As a horror writer Midnight Mass has become an essential listen for all things horror and cult. The unique critic they platform provides such insight not only into film but our culture, our lives, and media’s place therein.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goblin Archives
    United States2 months ago
  • Great show!

    I love how the hosts are able to bring scholarly analysis and insightful guests together with the pure glee of being a cult movie fan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BThomasN
    United States3 months ago
  • Gross

    Awful show

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    WesCravenFan2000
    United States5 months ago
  • Yay!

    Recently found this podcast and I’m so glad! I enjoy the hosts and content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Possum4488
    United States6 months ago
  • Best pod ever

    I love this podcast, it is so cool hearing different perspectives on movies i love, peaches and michael are so knowledgeable and I really love both of their voices as well

    All in all, my favorite podcast to listen to, when i get a little more money to throw around, i absolutely will be subscribing to their patreon

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AshleyRusinek
    United States7 months ago

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Audiences appreciate the queer perspective and respectful, insightful takes on cult films.
Some listeners caution about niche focus; others call episodes lengthy but rewarding.
Listeners praise the show for deep, knowledgeable analysis and enthusiastic guest lineups.

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Episode 132: House Party
Q: What makes Kid and Play's collaboration feel so essential to this moment in culture?
Guest speakers note their charisma, cross-media reach (music, cartoons, and film), and the way their image bridged adult and youth audiences, helping to define a broader cultural rhythm that influenced later projects from TV to music to animation.
Episode 132: House Party
Q: How has your relationship with House Party evolved over the years?
Both guests describe a durable nostalgia that has deepened into a nuanced appreciation: the film as a joyful time capsule, with expanded understanding of its social contexts, and as a touchstone that informs their current creative work.
Episode 128: The Silence of the Lambs
Q: When did you discover Silence Of The Lambs and what was your initial reaction?
Dakota discusses discovering it in her teens and being struck by the performances and the film's human depth, while Clea reflects on finding it as a queer viewer and how it shaped her sense of cinema and representation.
Episode 123: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Q: How has your relationship with Rocky Horror changed over the years?
The love grows for me all the time. I've never been threatened by the fact that people associate me mostly with that. I'm just glad, you know, I should be so lucky that I'm associated with anything.
Episode 123: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Q: What continues to surprise you about this movie?
I'm surprised that we are still celebrating a film that was made five decades ago. The new generations we are into, I thought it was our fourth, but I think we're actually into our fifth generation of fans.

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A sharp, fan-forward exploration of cult cinema and genre-flavored horror with a queer lens. The duo hosts deep-dive episodes on single films, filmmakers, or eras, often pairing a beloved title with guests—ranging from drag performers and actors to critics and historians—who bring personal anecdotes and expert context. Expect candid discussions about camp, representation, production design, and cultural impact, along with behind-the-scenes stories and crossovers into music, fashion, and fandom. The show stands out for its energetic, celebratory yet critique-minded approach, plus a rotating cast of guests who broaden each episode's perspective while keeping the spotlight on campy classics and their ongoing cultural conversations.

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2. William O. Tyler
3. Cotton Venus
4. Jimmy James
5. Peter Stickles
6. Rena Riffel
7. Dakota D'Vil
8. Clea DuVall

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