Mega
An improvised satire from the staff of a fictional mega church.Mega is a critically acclaimed podcast that satirizes contemporary megachurches and their associated evangelical subculture. Hosted by Holly Laurent and Greg Hess, this show offers a unique take on American religious culture through a range of comedic characters and segments. It was named "Best Satire" by Vulture.One of the most exciting aspects of Mega is its guest interviews, which feature a variety of comedians, actors, and thinkers such as Louie Anderson, Lauren Lapkus, Duncan Trussell, Jason Mantzoukas, Paul Scheer, Lisa Gilroy, Scott Aukerman, Tom Papa, Jen Hatmaker, Adal Rifai, and more. These guests bring their own comedic styles and perspectives to the show, creating memorable moments that keep fans coming back for more.In addition to its guest interviews, Mega is also known for its signature episodes featuring Holly Laurent playing Day Labont, a skeptical teenager who brings on guests like his atheist thinker friend Hemant Mehta. The show's humor and tone have been compared to the mockumentary style of Christopher Guest's films and the dry humor of The Office or Parks and Rec, making it a must-listen for fans of these genres.Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, Mega is a podcast that offers something for everyone. Its witty improvisation, spot-on parodies, and sharp commentary satirizing contemporary religion and politics make it one of the most entertaining and thought-provoking shows available today. Join the Mega congregation and tune in for hilarious insights on the world of megachurches and evangelical Christianity.
Latest episodes
Sep 17, 2023 • 39min
Smells Like Teen Spirituality with Charlie James
Charlie James, a Funny Or Die teenager, shares humorous stories about embarrassing hot mic mishaps and their humorous interaction during a colonoscopy. They also discuss skateboarding, paranormal topics, and what's 'in' and 'out' according to teens. The podcast ends with a comedic conversation about opinions on various topics and an exploration of cunnilingus.
Sep 13, 2023 • 23min
IN 2 HYMN Electric Violins
Gray has a stalker and Halle needs to rant.👉 Get all show info and ad free + bonus content HERE.Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 10, 2023 • 48min
The Paul Bunyan of Fetuses with Paul F. Tompkins & Janie Haddad Tompkins
Comedian and podcaster Paul F. Tompkins and podcaster Janie Haddad Tompkins discuss various topics including thumb ring collaborations, animals with jobs, the teaching metaphor of God as a sheepdog, visiting mega churches across the United States, roller coaster drama, and their thoughts on reading the Bible and audiobook options.
Sep 3, 2023 • 38min
Frat Rushes With Brushes with Nick Mestad
Nick Mestad, soap star and house painter, talks about working for a seasonal business, experiencing fraternity hazing, preparing for fraternity rush, the role of food in acting, and the increasing acceptance of casual sex among teenagers.
Aug 30, 2023 • 18min
Insalata Mister
Discover Christian drag queens and an Italian keto restaurant. Explore the physical attributes of political candidates, discussing purity culture. Reminisce about childhood songs and costumes, and make a plea to support the arts.
Aug 27, 2023 • 34min
Little Dirty Bones with Ryan Nemeth
Peter "The Rock" Johnson (Ryan Nemeth, AEW Wrestling) is a professional wrestler with an Etsy store.👉 Get all show info and ad free + bonus content HERE.Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2023 • 35min
Cirque du So Christ with Jackie Durruthy & Patrick Babbitt
Married aerial artists Pete and Judy discuss their Christ-centered Cirque de Soleil act, incorporating hula hoops and silks. They talk about the challenges of maintaining a balanced diet, living in an artist loft, and the scandalous nature of certain circus performances. They emphasize trust, mobility, and balance in their art, and explore passion within their marriage through movement. They also speculate on Jesus' miracle and promote live performance and recommended podcasts.
Aug 16, 2023 • 43min
Red Letter Day with Jenny McGrath
Day talks purity culture with counselor and somatic practitioner Jenny McGrath.Jenny McGrath: @indwell_movement👉 Get all show info and ad free + bonus content HERE.Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 13, 2023 • 37min
Peter Pan Sexual
Gray and Halle dive into sex terms and Day has a new girlfriend.👉 Get all show info and ad free + bonus content HERE.Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 6, 2023 • 31min
The Seven Deadly Swims with Kurt Braunohler
Bryn Brennanan (Kurt Braunohler, Bananas podcast) designed a water park that honors God.Kurt Braunohler: @ kurtbraunohler👉 Get all show info and ad free + bonus content HERE.Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
