Midnight Mass

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Episode 134: The Naked Kiss

June 23, 2026 • Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati • Season 6 • Episode 134

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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 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!