Mega

An improvised satire from the staff of a fictional mega church.


Mega is a critically acclaimed podcast that hilariously 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.

Comedy
Improv
Religion & Spirituality
301
Gettin’ Crafty with Judith Shelton
Edith Belton (Judith Shelton, Seinfeld/The Middle) may not have a clear understanding of her family background or where she came, from but boy can she quilt or bedazzle a vest. As a bit of a Luddite, she enjoys her beach cruiser bike over driving a car, and an antique rotary phone over email. She’s going to craft her way right into your heart.
38 min
302
Shout at the Devil with Brendan Jennings
Brandon Jerkens (Brendan Jennings, Wrecked/Superstore) is covered in tattoos, experience, and the blood of Christ. A recent transplant to Twin Hills, he runs the “Shout at the Devil” program, ministering to sinners in dive bars and strip clubs, or wherever they might be found. We talk about growing up on Long Island, finding sinners, and new names for his former metal band.
44 min
303
Keep Rockin’ and Rollin’ with Brian Wilson
Barry Williams (Brian Wilson) is here to save your marriage. As director of the Foundations ministry, he counsels couples in crisis. We talk about how to survive heartbreak, weight loss, and the best advice for visiting your daughter.
41 min
304
Paws for Laughter with Rebecca Hanson
Revka Handen (Rebecca Hanson, MST3K) brings her love of laughter into her ministry. We talk about the power of humor, the unconditional love of canines, and how to keep a fresh prayer life.
44 min
305
The Importance of Boundaries with Shelly Gossman
Shelby Gusman (Shelly Gossman, SNL & AP BIO writer) runs the PADS ministry for the homeless at Twin Hills. We talk about her passion for serving the homeless, surviving a Corgi attack, and how she met her husband, Ronaldo Gusman.
47 min
306
God Forgive Me with Mary Holland
Berry Polland (Mary Holland of Veep, Blunt Talk) is the leader of J-High, the junior high ministry. We talk teens and their bodies, the annual hell house for charity, and when a spouse goes missing.
40 min
307
Farm to Table with Mary Sohn
Marty Spoon (Mary Sohn of NBC’s AP Bio) works at Manna, Twin Hills’ food court. She is an early riser who cares deeply about soft serve toppings and salty meats. Marty opens up about life in retail, a new courtship with a gentleman caller, and being the miracle baby of geriatric parents. Let this food prep worker into your heart, she will feed your soul.
37 min
308
For Better or Worse with Michael Patrick O’Brien
Mark O. Breen (Michael Patrick O’Brien, SNL) is the director and star of the Passion Players, who brings the Bible to life with his original dramas. Mark takes us through his struggles with working with teens, his mean sisters, his admiration for actor Jim Carrey, and even gives us a sneak peak of his new one man show, “Peter: For Better or Worse.”
49 min
309
Walk on Water with Charlie McCrackin
Chaz Macklin (Charlie McCrackin) comes in to tell us about a unique ministry at Twin Hills called “Walk On Water.” We go deep(!) about how he found Jesus, the struggles of finding church appropriate swimwear, and even engage in some singing in the round, with help from the prophet Micah.
38 min
310
Render Unto Caesar with Todd Cooper
Tom Kilper (Todd Cooper) takes care of all things money at Twin Hills. A former Microsoft exec who retired early to serve the Lord, Todd is here to answer our questions about tithing, how Twin Hills uses it’s massive budget, and the joys of using the church credit card. We also find out which member of staff is packing heat to make sure the money gets in the armored car safely each week!
43 min
311
Top of the Mountain with Punam Patel
Putnam Pontell (Punam Patel) is a newer member of the Twin Hills community, who brings her passion for keeping the flock informed through writing a newsletter, “Top of the Mountain to Ya!” We hear about her cats, her past, and a run in with a snake while filming a water bottle flip challenge on her exercise trampoline.
39 min
312
Loaves and Wishes with Matt Walsh
Matthew Luke Welch (Matt Walsh, VEEP, UCB) is looking for maple syrup and details about his past. We get into his work at the food pantry, his motorcycle injury, and his struggles with memory and loss.
49 min
313
Ice Tooth with Eliza Coupe
Elisha Cupe (Eliza Coupe, Happy Endings/Future Man) paved paradise and snow plowed a parking lot.
37 min
314
Dale Davis Rest in Peace with the Sklar Brothers
<p>Sandy and Mason Star (The Sklar Brothers, Dumb People Town) are former Indiana Pacers radio announcers who now call all the games at Twin Hills.&nbsp;</p><p>The Sklar Brothers: <a href="https://twitter.com/SklarBrothers">@sklarbrothers</a></p><p>--</p><p><strong>SHOW INFORMATION <br></strong>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/megathepodcast/"><strong>@MegaThePodcast</strong></a> <br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/megathepodcast?lang=en"><strong>@MegaThePodcast</strong></a> <br>Support Us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/megathepodcast"><strong>Patreon</strong></a> <br>Email Us:&nbsp;megathepodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Follow Holly and Greg <br></strong>Holly Laurent: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/laurentholly"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/hollylaurent"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> <br>Greg Hess: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/heygreghess"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/heygreghess"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p><p>Music by <a href="http://www.juliebnichols.com/"><strong>Julie B. Nichols</strong></a>. Artwork by <a href="http://www.geofftice.com/"><strong>Geoff Tice</strong></a>.</p><p>We'd like to learn a little more about you to help reach advertisers that you care about. Please take a few minutes to fill out this brief survey. All information is kept confidential:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/2NnZgGD"><strong>http://bit.ly/2NnZgGD</strong></a></p>
35 min
315
Napping Through Your Kidnapping with Gareth Rey...
<p>Derek Raymond (Gareth Reynolds, The Dollop) and Bette Eleventh (Jet Eveleth, The Reckoning) are married medical missionaries in the Amazon.&nbsp;</p><p>Gareth Reynolds: <a href="https://twitter.com/reynoldsgareth">@reynoldsgareth<br></a>Jet Eveleth:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/clownchurchla/">@clownchurchla</a></p><p>__</p><p><strong>SHOW INFORMATION<br></strong>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/megathepodcast/"><strong>@MegaThePodcast</strong></a><strong><br></strong>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/megathepodcast?lang=en"><strong>@MegaThePodcast</strong></a><strong><br></strong>Support Us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/megathepodcast"><strong>Patreon</strong></a><strong><br></strong>For Mailbag Questions and Other Inquiries:&nbsp;megathepodcast@gmail.com<br>Merchandise: <a href="https://store.dftba.com/collections/mega">https://store.dftba.com/collections/mega</a></p><p><strong>Follow Holly and Greg<br></strong>Holly Laurent: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/laurentholly"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/hollylaurent"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong><br></strong>Greg Hess: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/heygreghess"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/heygreghess"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p><p>Music by <a href="http://www.juliebnichols.com/"><strong>Julie B. Nichols</strong></a>. Artwork by <a href="http://www.geofftice.com/"><strong>Geoff Tice</strong></a>.</p><p>We'd like to learn a little more about you to help reach advertisers that you care about. Please take a few minutes to fill out this brief survey. All information is kept confidential:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/2NnZgGD"><strong>http://bit.ly/2NnZgGD</strong></a></p>
45 min
316
Par for the Christ with Rory Scovel
<p>Jory Tovel (Rory Scovel, I Feel Pretty) uses unique golf etiquette to keep his fellow players humble in the eyes of the Lord.&nbsp;</p><p>Rory Scovel: <a href="https://twitter.com/roryscovel">@roryscovel</a></p><p>--</p><p><strong>SHOW INFORMATION<br></strong>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/megathepodcast/"><strong>@MegaThePodcast</strong></a><br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/megathepodcast?lang=en"><strong>@MegaThePodcast</strong></a><br>Support Us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/megathepodcast"><strong>Patreon</strong></a><br>Email Us:&nbsp;megathepodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Follow Holly and Greg<br></strong>Holly Laurent: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/laurentholly"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/hollylaurent"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><br>Greg Hess: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/heygreghess"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/heygreghess"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p><p>Music by <a href="http://www.juliebnichols.com/"><strong>Julie B. Nichols</strong></a>. Artwork by <a href="http://www.geofftice.com/"><strong>Geoff Tice</strong></a>.</p><p>We'd like to learn a little more about you to help reach advertisers that you care about. Please take a few minutes to fill out this brief survey. All information is kept confidential:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/2NnZgGD"><strong>http://bit.ly/2NnZgGD</strong></a></p>
41 min
317
The Marriage Bed is Undefiled with Christina An...
It’s an adults only episode! Christia Anferny (Christina Anthony, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$/Key and Peele) blesses us with her deep knowledge of regaining sexual purity, and finding romantic moments with Christ.
50 min
318
Mundy on Sundy with Matt Gourley
<p>Allard Mundy (Matt Gourley, Superego) is a missionary in Thailand who brings the Good News with passion and pantomime. <a href="https://twitter.com/MattGourley">@mattgourley</a></p><p>--</p><p><strong>SHOW INFORMATION <br></strong>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/megathepodcast/"><strong>@MegaThePodcast</strong></a> <br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/megathepodcast?lang=en"><strong>@MegaThePodcast</strong></a> <br>Support Us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/megathepodcast"><strong>Patreon</strong></a> <br>Email Us:&nbsp;megathepodcast@gmail.com</p><p><strong>Follow Holly and Greg <br></strong>Holly Laurent: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/laurentholly"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/hollylaurent"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> <br>Greg Hess: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/heygreghess"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/heygreghess"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p><p>Music by <a href="http://www.juliebnichols.com/"><strong>Julie B. Nichols</strong></a>. Artwork by <a href="http://www.geofftice.com/"><strong>Geoff Tice</strong></a>.</p><p>We'd like to learn a little more about you to help reach advertisers that you care about. Please take a few minutes to fill out this brief survey. All information is kept confidential:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/2NnZgGD"><strong>http://bit.ly/2NnZgGD</strong></a></p>
38 min
319
No Disrespect To Y’all with Cecily Strong
CeCe String (Cecily Strong, Saturday Night Live) is fresh out of jail and visiting Twin Hills because of the work of our prison ministry. With her newfound freedom, CeCe is collecting mirrors, looking for good housing, and not willing to compromise until she gets what she wants.
40 min
320
A Fine Mist with Thomas Middleditch
<p>Tim Middleman (Thomas Middleditch, Silicon Valley) has a passion for faith, flying and finding God in the sky.&nbsp;</p><p>Thomas Middleditch: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tombini/">@tombini</a></p><p>--</p><p><strong>SHOW INFORMATION<br></strong>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/megathepodcast/"><strong>@MegaThePodcast</strong></a><strong><br></strong>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/megathepodcast?lang=en"><strong>@MegaThePodcast</strong></a><strong><br></strong>Support Us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/megathepodcast"><strong>Patreon</strong></a><strong><br></strong>Email Us:&nbsp;megathepodcast@gmail.com&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Follow Holly and Greg<br></strong>Holly Laurent: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/laurentholly"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/hollylaurent"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong><br></strong>Greg Hess: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/heygreghess"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/heygreghess"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p><p>Music by <a href="http://www.juliebnichols.com/"><strong>Julie B. Nichols</strong></a>. Artwork by <a href="http://www.geofftice.com/"><strong>Geoff Tice</strong></a>.</p><p>We'd like to learn a little more about you to help reach advertisers that you care about. Please take a few minutes to fill out this brief survey. All information is kept confidential:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/2NnZgGD"><strong>http://bit.ly/2NnZgGD</strong></a></p>
41 min
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Introducing Mega
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