Napalm in the morning. The Thanos snap. Tiny Stonehenge. Tears in the rain. Bullet time.  Which unforgettable movie moments will make the list? And what's in your top 5? Tell us in the Discord... ~ Access the entire back catalog of After Midnights, plus bonus episodes and video livestreams over at the brand new MFFI Patreon:  PATREON ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas.  And we now have Midnight...

In today’s supersized praise-worthy episode, MFFI uncovers the scandalous stories behind the rise of megachurches and explains how a few ambitious, unscrupulous grifters turned piety into profit and faith into a financial formula. From the pulpit to the bank vault, explore the controversial rise of these religious empires and the charismatic leaders who plunder the pockets of their congregations. ~ In this episode:   Just How Mega is a Megachurch?  Gigachurches The Business of Faith Lakewood...

Veteran SF comedian Paco Romane joins MFFI this week to name names! Shane, Duncan, and Paco call out the most overrated comics working today. This one is spicy, folks. Who would be in your top 5? Tell us in the Discord... ~ Access the entire back catalog of After Midnights, plus bonus episodes and video livestreams over at the brand new MFFI Patreon:  PATREON ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode...

Duncan takes the reins! It's been a long time coming, but another host swap episode is finally here. This week Duncan officially ran out of excuses and agreed to play the role of "MFFI Dungeon Master" for an episode full of orcs, backstabbing, wet sand, orcs, battle tactics, critical hits, and orcs.  Did we mention orcs? ~ Support the show by becoming a Midnight Minion, Menace, or Maniac, and unlock exclusive bonus content over at PATREON ~ Chat with fellow insomniacs and vote on episode...

From Grumpy Cat to Kombucha Girl, from Distracted Boyfriend to the Side-Eye Sock Puppet, which famous (infamous?) memes will make the list? And what would be in your top 5? Tell us in the Discord... ~ Access the entire back catalog of After Midnights, plus bonus episodes and video livestreams over at the brand new MFFI Patreon:  PATREON ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas.  And we now have...

Here there be dragons! But not the fun kind…How are wizards, ghouls, and dragons connected to the civil war? What does “AYAK” stand for? And what the hell is a Kleagle? Join MFFI for a journey equal parts ridiculous and horrific as Shane and Duncan shed light on one of the darkest chapters of America’s past. From its secretive inception to its infamous reign of terror, explore the history and lingering legacies of the Ku Klux Klan. ~ In this episode:   December 24, 1865, Pulaski...

Comedian Xander Beltran joins Shane and Duncan for a symphony of regret, ranking the greatest musical events that none of them experienced. Among the candidates: Woodstock '69, the Beatles rooftop concert, Queen at Live Aid, Sublime with No Doubt, and...Gwar? Will any of your favorites make the list... Which momentous musical events would be in your top 5? Tell us in the Discord... ~ Access the entire back catalog of After Midnights, plus bonus episodes and video livestreams over at the brand...

Back by popular demand, and dumber than ever: The Darwin Awards. One of MFFI's most popular episode topics returns, this time with a modern twist...  ~ In this episode:   Mike Warner: Death By Boofing David Reston: Death By Viper Brian Joplin: Death By Supermanning Muhammad Niaz: Death By Miracle Phillip Contos: Death By Irony Unidentified Angry Wheelchair Man: Death by Road Rage Unidentified Angry Terrorist: Death By Untimely Text ~ Support the show by becoming a Midnight Minion, Menace, or...

We all have regrets. If you could go back in time and metaphorically slap some sense into your younger, dumber self, which particular slaps of wisdom would you deliver? Tell us in the Discord... ~ Access the entire back catalog of After Midnights, plus bonus episodes and video livestreams over at the brand new MFFI Patreon:  PATREON ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas.  And we now have Midnight...

Unlock gripping true stories that defy the confines of steel and stone in this tunneling, plotting, unshackled episode of MFFI.   ~ In this episode:   Alcatraz, aka The Rock Joseph Bowers: The First Attempt John Paul Scott: The First "Success" Theodore Cole and Ralph Roe: The First Unknowns Escape from Alcatraz: The Most Famous Frank Morris John and Clarence Anglin Alan Clayton West The Plan The Escape The Aftermath Jaouquin Archibald Guzman Loera  "El Chapo" The Sinaloa Cartel First...

It's the first ever repeat-guest! Comedian Hrag Tarbinian joins the guys to debate the top five TV shows that deserve a second chance.   Which TV shows are in your top 5? Tell us in the Discord... ~ Access the entire back catalog of After Midnights, plus bonus episodes and video livestreams over at the brand new MFFI Patreon:  PATREON ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas.  And we now have...

How powerful is a singularity? Can anything escape from an event horizon? Do black holes “suck”? Dive into the cosmic shadows with Shane and Duncan as they unravel the mind-warping, gravity-bending science behind black holes. ~ In this episode:   Sagittarius A* Primordial Black Holes John Michell Dark stars Gravitationally Completely Collapsed Objects John Wheeler Cygnus X-1 Event Horizon Telescope Messier 87 Supernovae Red Giants, White Dwarves, Blue Supergiants Einstein and General...

Some movies are evergreen; you can watch them over and over again and enjoy the experience equally every time. But others were specifically constructed to blow your mind on that very first watch, and they never hit the same way again.  Which first-time films are in your top 5? Tell us in the Discord... ~ Access the entire back catalog of After Midnights, plus bonus episodes and video livestreams over at the brand new MFFI Patreon:  PATREON ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by...

Follow Shane and Duncan along the twists and turns of the double helix as they unravel the history of genetics and DNA profiling. From Watson and Crick to the Human Genome Project, from Green River to the Golden State Killer, learn how genetic material holds the key to solving seemingly unsolvable crimes and curing formerly incurable diseases.  ~ In this episode:   Deoxyribonucleic Acid: The "Blueprint for Life" The Structure of DNA Nucleotides: Adenine, Cytosine, Thymine, Guanine Sugar...

Comedian Red Scott from the Failure to Adapt podcast joins Shane and Duncan to revisit a popular subject: the top 5 movies adapted from books. Who’s in your top 5? Tell us in the Discord... ~ Access the entire back catalog of After Midnights, plus bonus episodes and video livestreams over at the brand new MFFI Patreon:  PATREON ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas.  And we now have Midnight...

What do blood, sweat, tears, and fingerprints have in common? They can all be used to solve crimes. In this episode of Midnight Facts for Insomniacs, Shane and Duncan explore the fascinating world of forensic science, and debunk some of the most ridiculous Hollywood myths. Crime doesn't pay, but it sure makes for a great episode… ~ In this episode:   A short history of forensics Pre-forensics Trial by combat Cruentation Eureka! Archimedes and water displacement The Theory of Discernable...

You don’t have to be a good person to be a great actor. In fact, some of the most celebrated actors of our time are widely acknowledged to be insufferable bastards. Who are the worst of the worst? And who are the exceptions? In the most recent livestream, a distinguished group of minions, menaces, and maniacs joined Shane and Duncan to create a definitive list.  Who’s in your top 5? Tell us in the Discord... ~ Access the entire back catalog of After Midnights, plus bonus episodes and video...

Which nautical tragedy represents the largest loss of life in non-combat American Navy history? Are there any undiscovered shipwrecks in American lakes? How much treasure would you get to keep if you could find the most valuable shipwreck that still hasn’t been discovered? Prepare for a journey through maritime history’s darkest waters, as Shane and Duncan delve into four chilling tales of ships lost at sea…   ~In this episode:   USS Cyclops Flor de la Mar Le Griffon SS Waratah ~ Support the...

Christmas bonuses abound! In this case we're unlocking a Patreon-exclusive by releasing a full After Midnight episode from last holiday season: 'Tis the season to debate the greatest holiday songs of all time...or, in Duncan's case, to argue over whether a "great" holiday song even exists...   What's in your top 5? Tell us in the Discord... ~ Access the entire back catalog of After Midnights, plus bonus episodes and video livestreams over at the brand new MFFI Patreon:  PATREON ~ Join the...

Join Shane and Duncan as they attempt to navigate the sensitive topic of Native American mythology, exploring the elusive world of talking coyotes, giant turtles, divine peace pipes, and the cosmic dance between gods and mortals.  ~In this episode:   Debunking "Spirit Animals" The "Noble Savage" Keep America Beautiful and the Most Famous Tear on TV Iron Eyes Cody (Espera de Corti) Native American Philosophies on Nature Indigenous History in the Americas Creation Myth - The Great Turtle (aka...

Christmas comes early this year with the bonus re-release of one of our favorite episodes exploring the strange, pagan, occasionally twisted origins of the Christmas holiday. How is Santa Claus connected to cannibalism? Which Christmastide holiday commemorates the slaughter of children? How should you decode the cryptic numerology message 20+C+M+B+22? And what's with all of those airborne reindeer?  Welcome to Ghosts of Christmases Past, in which Shane and Duncan explore how tree-worship and...

Call it the "Phantom Menace" effect: these are movies that were highly anticipated, massively hyped, and utterly awful.    What's in your top 5? Tell us in the Discord... ~ Access the entire back catalog of After Midnights, plus bonus episodes and video livestreams over at the brand new MFFI Patreon:  PATREON ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas.  And we now have Midnight Merch! Show your...

Join Shane and Duncan for an explosive tale of political intrigue, religious fervor, and a daring conspiracy that could have reshaped an entire nation.  ~In this episode:   King Henry VIII and the Anglican Church Catholics vs Protestants "Bloody" Mary I of England Queen Elizabeth I King James VI and I Robert Catesby Thomas Wintour John Wright Guy Fawkes The Secret Police Priest Holes Elizabeth Stuart and the Extended Plot Parliament Delayed The Accidental Conspirator: Thomas Bates Robert...

Musical comedian Phil Johnson drops by the MFFI living room to help the boys generate a list of the greatest parodies of all time. Which Mel Brooks movie will make the list? And which legendary bespectacled satirist will be snubbed?   What's in your top 5? Tell us in the Discord... ~ Access the entire back catalog of After Midnights, plus bonus episodes and video livestreams over at the brand new MFFI Patreon:  PATREON ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by dropping a review,...