Midnight Mass
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Join cult leader Peaches Christ & filmmaker Michael Varrati for some hilarious and hardcore audio worship of their favorite cult movies!
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They're here! This week, Peaches and Michael are celebrating 1982's POLTERGEIST! Joining the conversation are music director Christopher Hamblin and ghost huntress Roz Hernandez to talk hauntings, scary suburbs, Tangina, clown dolls, and more! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...
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2026 marks 30 years of Peaches Christ in SF and I’m kicking off the celebration in a big way. This Thursday the 26th, I’ll be announcing the first anniversary event in my newsletter & yes, it’s the return of a beloved classic.
peacheschrist.com to be the first to know.
@midnightmasspod.bsky.social
peacheschrist.com to be the first to know.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:08 AM
2026 marks 30 years of Peaches Christ in SF and I’m kicking off the celebration in a big way. This Thursday the 26th, I’ll be announcing the first anniversary event in my newsletter & yes, it’s the return of a beloved classic.
peacheschrist.com to be the first to know.
@midnightmasspod.bsky.social
peacheschrist.com to be the first to know.
@midnightmasspod.bsky.social
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Very thankful for the last minute coverage for Horror Not Hate by the @comicsbulletin.bsky.social
Read here: comicsbulletin.com/horror-not-h...
#Indiecomics for change and #lgbtq #immigrantrights. #Horror used for good. Let's get this funded, #horrorfam, #comicsfamily, and #mutantfam!
Read here: comicsbulletin.com/horror-not-h...
#Indiecomics for change and #lgbtq #immigrantrights. #Horror used for good. Let's get this funded, #horrorfam, #comicsfamily, and #mutantfam!
'Horror Not Hate' Comic Anthology Needs Your Help
January 28th marks the final date of the crowdfunding campaign for Horror Not Hate, an anti-fascist and anti-hate horror comic anthology.
comicsbulletin.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Very thankful for the last minute coverage for Horror Not Hate by the @comicsbulletin.bsky.social
Read here: comicsbulletin.com/horror-not-h...
#Indiecomics for change and #lgbtq #immigrantrights. #Horror used for good. Let's get this funded, #horrorfam, #comicsfamily, and #mutantfam!
Read here: comicsbulletin.com/horror-not-h...
#Indiecomics for change and #lgbtq #immigrantrights. #Horror used for good. Let's get this funded, #horrorfam, #comicsfamily, and #mutantfam!
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Vets of the East Coast horror convention scene may recognize Greg Ketter and his store DreamHaven Books as a fixture of the legendary Cinema Wasteland. I only interacted with Greg in passing by way of the show and it's been years, but what a hell of a way to find out he's fighting the good fight.
Comics retailing legend Greg Ketter standing up to ICE in Minneapolis. Yes, that's tear gas. He's 70 years old.
January 26, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Vets of the East Coast horror convention scene may recognize Greg Ketter and his store DreamHaven Books as a fixture of the legendary Cinema Wasteland. I only interacted with Greg in passing by way of the show and it's been years, but what a hell of a way to find out he's fighting the good fight.
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Incredible article about Heklina in the The Guardian about her iconic legacy. If you ever saw her light up a stage, ever felt the impact of Trannyshack, ever loved SF drag because it was fearless and dangerous and hilarious and alive- this is essential reading.
www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
‘She was a bitch in the best possible way’: the life and mysterious death of drag queen Heklina
The performer was found dead in ‘unexpected’ circumstances in her London flat in 2023. Why are her loved ones still waiting for an explanation?
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Incredible article about Heklina in the The Guardian about her iconic legacy. If you ever saw her light up a stage, ever felt the impact of Trannyshack, ever loved SF drag because it was fearless and dangerous and hilarious and alive- this is essential reading.
www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
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They’re here! This week on Midnight Mass, Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati haunt the suburbs with 1982’s POLTERGEIST. Joined by Christopher Hamblin and ghost huntress Roz Hernandez, they dig into Carol Anne, clown dolls, and Reagan-era dread. Listen at peacheschrist.com
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January 21, 2026 at 5:18 PM
They’re here! This week on Midnight Mass, Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati haunt the suburbs with 1982’s POLTERGEIST. Joined by Christopher Hamblin and ghost huntress Roz Hernandez, they dig into Carol Anne, clown dolls, and Reagan-era dread. Listen at peacheschrist.com
@midnightmasspod.bsky.social
@midnightmasspod.bsky.social
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This house is clean! On this week's @midnightmasspod.bsky.social, Peaches and I are celebrating 1982's POLTERGEIST! Joining the conversation are producer Christopher Hamblin and ghost huntress Roz Hernandez to talk haunting, Tangina, scary suburbs, & more! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...
January 21, 2026 at 4:45 PM
This house is clean! On this week's @midnightmasspod.bsky.social, Peaches and I are celebrating 1982's POLTERGEIST! Joining the conversation are producer Christopher Hamblin and ghost huntress Roz Hernandez to talk haunting, Tangina, scary suburbs, & more! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...
They're here! This week, Peaches and Michael are celebrating 1982's POLTERGEIST! Joining the conversation are music director Christopher Hamblin and ghost huntress Roz Hernandez to talk hauntings, scary suburbs, Tangina, clown dolls, and more! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...
January 21, 2026 at 4:45 PM
They're here! This week, Peaches and Michael are celebrating 1982's POLTERGEIST! Joining the conversation are music director Christopher Hamblin and ghost huntress Roz Hernandez to talk hauntings, scary suburbs, Tangina, clown dolls, and more! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...
Get ready! At midnight, we're releasing an all-new episode celebrating a movie that knows what scares you.
January 20, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Get ready! At midnight, we're releasing an all-new episode celebrating a movie that knows what scares you.
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Opening Drag Academy with It’s a Sin by @petshopboys.co.uk felt like a queer homecoming. Not only was it the 1st number I performed at Trannyshack in 1996 but I was 13 when it came out and obsessed doesn’t quite cover it. At 17, I saw the PSB on the Performance Tour in D.C., and EVERYTHING clicked.
January 18, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Opening Drag Academy with It’s a Sin by @petshopboys.co.uk felt like a queer homecoming. Not only was it the 1st number I performed at Trannyshack in 1996 but I was 13 when it came out and obsessed doesn’t quite cover it. At 17, I saw the PSB on the Performance Tour in D.C., and EVERYTHING clicked.
From a cult TV show to discussing cult films? We think we can handle it.
Any horror podcasts trying to invite Hudson Williams on? Because the man said he loves horror films and we need to hear his hot takes.
a man is smiling while sitting at a table with his hands folded in front of a clock .
ALT: a man is smiling while sitting at a table with his hands folded in front of a clock .
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January 18, 2026 at 8:28 PM
From a cult TV show to discussing cult films? We think we can handle it.
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That’s a wrap on that! Scorch Marks is coming in 2026.
January 14, 2026 at 12:56 AM
That’s a wrap on that! Scorch Marks is coming in 2026.
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In the latest @midnightmasspod.bsky.social, I mentioned an Egyptian knock-off of ROCKY HORROR titled FANGS (aka ANYAB) from 1981. It's truly wild: Couple ends up at castle, owned by Dracula instead of Frank, disco numbers ensue. The queerness is navigated around, which makes it feel...more queer?
January 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
In the latest @midnightmasspod.bsky.social, I mentioned an Egyptian knock-off of ROCKY HORROR titled FANGS (aka ANYAB) from 1981. It's truly wild: Couple ends up at castle, owned by Dracula instead of Frank, disco numbers ensue. The queerness is navigated around, which makes it feel...more queer?
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I'm not here much but I wanna highlight one of my favourite people in the world... PEACHES CHRIST!
Happy birthday, @peacheschrist.com! Hope you're having a great one and thank for being an amazing inspiration.
If you haven't, check their podcast with @michaelvarrati.bsky.social, MIDNIGHT MASS!
Happy birthday, @peacheschrist.com! Hope you're having a great one and thank for being an amazing inspiration.
If you haven't, check their podcast with @michaelvarrati.bsky.social, MIDNIGHT MASS!
January 7, 2026 at 7:20 PM
I'm not here much but I wanna highlight one of my favourite people in the world... PEACHES CHRIST!
Happy birthday, @peacheschrist.com! Hope you're having a great one and thank for being an amazing inspiration.
If you haven't, check their podcast with @michaelvarrati.bsky.social, MIDNIGHT MASS!
Happy birthday, @peacheschrist.com! Hope you're having a great one and thank for being an amazing inspiration.
If you haven't, check their podcast with @michaelvarrati.bsky.social, MIDNIGHT MASS!
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Sending the happiest of birthday wishes to my frequent collaborator, and more importantly, chosen family: The incomparable @peacheschrist.com! Our friendship makes every day feel like the best kind of midnight movie. Go wish her the best!
January 7, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Sending the happiest of birthday wishes to my frequent collaborator, and more importantly, chosen family: The incomparable @peacheschrist.com! Our friendship makes every day feel like the best kind of midnight movie. Go wish her the best!
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This is a BIG one for us!!!! Tune in to hear our fabulous conversation with the legendary icon, NELL CAMPBELL!!!
It's just a jump to the left! This week, Peaches and Michael are celebrating 1975's THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW! Joining the conversation is Columbia herself - "Little" Nell Campbell - to talk five decades of cult legacy and absolute pleasure! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...
January 7, 2026 at 5:13 PM
This is a BIG one for us!!!! Tune in to hear our fabulous conversation with the legendary icon, NELL CAMPBELL!!!
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Don't dream it, be it! On this week's @midnightmasspod.bsky.social, Peaches and I are celebrating 1975's THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW! Joining us is Columbia herself - "Little" Nell Campbell - to reflect on five decades of absolute pleasure! Go, go, go! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...
January 7, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Don't dream it, be it! On this week's @midnightmasspod.bsky.social, Peaches and I are celebrating 1975's THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW! Joining us is Columbia herself - "Little" Nell Campbell - to reflect on five decades of absolute pleasure! Go, go, go! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...
It's just a jump to the left! This week, Peaches and Michael are celebrating 1975's THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW! Joining the conversation is Columbia herself - "Little" Nell Campbell - to talk five decades of cult legacy and absolute pleasure! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...
January 7, 2026 at 3:17 PM
It's just a jump to the left! This week, Peaches and Michael are celebrating 1975's THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW! Joining the conversation is Columbia herself - "Little" Nell Campbell - to talk five decades of cult legacy and absolute pleasure! midnightmass.buzzsprout.com/1796691/epis...
Get ready! At midnight, we're releasing an all-new episode celebrating the mother of all cult movies...
January 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Get ready! At midnight, we're releasing an all-new episode celebrating the mother of all cult movies...
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@midnightmasspod.bsky.social I’m catching up on some old episodes right now and just have to say how much I loved Idol Worship: David Cronenberg. I actually saw Dead Ringers when I was 6 mos pregnant with my daughter. That was an experience!!! 😅😅😅 LOVE, LOVE the pod so much!! ❤️❤️❤️
January 2, 2026 at 8:11 PM
@midnightmasspod.bsky.social I’m catching up on some old episodes right now and just have to say how much I loved Idol Worship: David Cronenberg. I actually saw Dead Ringers when I was 6 mos pregnant with my daughter. That was an experience!!! 😅😅😅 LOVE, LOVE the pod so much!! ❤️❤️❤️
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"We can't rewind, we've gone too far." I'm still feeling some kind of way about MTV. In 2013, I wrote this piece for HuffPost about the original VJs in the wake of a book they had done. Looking back, much of the sentiment reflected in the article still holds true.
www.huffpost.com/entry/to-vjs...
www.huffpost.com/entry/to-vjs...
To VJs, With Love
The release of the book has allowed, in an easy way, the opportunity for me, and fans the world over, to say thank you to those five VJs. For we, the pop culture inclined, they changed everything.
www.huffpost.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:17 PM
"We can't rewind, we've gone too far." I'm still feeling some kind of way about MTV. In 2013, I wrote this piece for HuffPost about the original VJs in the wake of a book they had done. Looking back, much of the sentiment reflected in the article still holds true.
www.huffpost.com/entry/to-vjs...
www.huffpost.com/entry/to-vjs...
Can't wait for more? Peaches and Michael just released a Patreon exclusive Mini-Mass New Year's Eve Special celebrating 2024's Y2K! From Chumbawumba to Alicia Silverstone, the millennium nostalgia is REAL! Subscribe and listen: www.patreon.com/posts/mini-m...
December 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Can't wait for more? Peaches and Michael just released a Patreon exclusive Mini-Mass New Year's Eve Special celebrating 2024's Y2K! From Chumbawumba to Alicia Silverstone, the millennium nostalgia is REAL! Subscribe and listen: www.patreon.com/posts/mini-m...
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You want to talk about an unimpeachable resume? She's acted for Bava, Corman, Cronenberg, Fellini, Malle, Demme, Dante, and Dan Curtis. She's performed the words of Rod Serling and John Sayles and starred alongside Vincent Price and Boris Karloff. All this while being BARBARA STEELE.
Born on this day in 1937, Happy Birthday, BARBARA STEELE! 🎉
December 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
You want to talk about an unimpeachable resume? She's acted for Bava, Corman, Cronenberg, Fellini, Malle, Demme, Dante, and Dan Curtis. She's performed the words of Rod Serling and John Sayles and starred alongside Vincent Price and Boris Karloff. All this while being BARBARA STEELE.
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…anyway: Happy Holidays from our haunt to yours.
December 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
…anyway: Happy Holidays from our haunt to yours.