Mahoning Drive-In Radio

Mark chats with DRIVE-IN KINGS OF 1977 writer Mike Weatherford about the films featured in Exhumed Films' SCHLOCK-O-RAMA X at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater on Friday and Saturday, July 24th and 25th, 2026. Topics include Drive-In memories, video stores, Russ Meyer, Hammer horror, Al Adamson, Russ Tamblyn, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, DRIVE-IN KINGS OF 1977, CULT VEGAS, and more. Recorded 7/1/26...

The MAHONING DRIVE-IN RADIO Owners and Operators Series continues as Virgil and Mark chat with Eric Kowalik of Four Brothers Drive-In in Amenia, NY about saving Drive-In Theaters, road trips, melding the hospitality industry and outdoor theaters, Liam Neeson, and more. Recorded 4/13/26 Visit Four Brothers Drive-In online at: https://playeatdrink.com/ https://www.facebook.com/fourbrothersdrivein ht...

Virgil, Mark, and Beth take a look at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater's July 2026 schedule, providing insight into the shows, personal memories of the films being screened, and more audio hijinks. Recorded 5/27/26 For tickets to any Mahoning events: https://events.ticketleap.com/events/mahoningdrivein For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoni...

Virgil and Mark welcome Christopher McKittrick, author of VERA MILES: THE HITCHCOCK BLONDE WHO GOT AWAY, who joins us on Sunday, June 21st, 2026 for a 35mm screening of John Ford's THE SEARCHERS (1956), to talk about Vera Miles, THE SEARCHERS, PSYCHO II, writing biographies, and more. Recorded 6/10/26 For tickets to our 6/21/26 screening of THE SEARCHERS: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/...

Virgil, Mark, and Dave take a look at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater's June 2026 offerings, providing insight into the shows, personal memories of the films being screened, and what "Sold Out" means. Recorded 5/27/26 For tickets to any Mahoning events: https://events.ticketleap.com/events/mahoningdrivein For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, vi...

Virgil and Mark welcome Matthew Chojnacki of 1984 Publishing and Jason Klamm, author of FERRIS BUELLER, YOU'RE MY HERO: THE STORY OF THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS DAY OFF, to talk about book publishing, writing a book on a favorite film, and more than a few tidbits about John Hughes' 1986 classic, in advance of our Sunday, May 31st book preview event, with Matt and Jason selling and signing...

Virgil and Mark chat with TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE PART 2 (1986) star Caroline Williams about Texas Drive-In memories, TCM 2, favorite movie theater snacks, horror conventions, the Austin film scene, upcoming projects, recommended mosquito repellent and more, in advance of our Sunday, May 17th screening of TCM 2 at the Mahoning, with Caroline in person! Recorded 5/5/26 For tickets to our TEXAS CHAI...

Virgil and Mark run down The Mahoning Drive-In Theater's May 2026 offerings, providing insight into how shows evolve, extra spice for certain shows, and personal memories of the films being screened. Recorded 4/29/26 For tickets to any Mahoning events: https://events.ticketleap.com/events/mahoningdrivein For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the M...

Mark is joined once by THE CANNON FILM GUIDE author Austin Trunick for another edition of "Cannon Corner", this time entering the secret world of BLOODSPORT (1988), in advance of our Thursday, May 14th 35mm screening of the film. Austin takes a deep dive into the life of the film's real-life subject, Frank Dux, young and hungry Jean-Claude VanDamme, Cannon Films, THE TEXAS CHAINSAW M...

Virgil and Mark chat with Deb Kunkel and Frank Mertz of The Jukebox Cruisers Car Club about our upcoming Classic Cruisers Night car show and screening of AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973), the Jukebox Cruisers calendar of events, classic cars, car shows, Lehigh Valley Drive-In theaters, charity work and more. Recorded 4/8/26 Tickets for our event available here: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/mahoni...

The "Owners and Operators" series returns, as Virgil and Mark chat with Mindi Jarman, owner of the Cherry Bowl Drive-In in Honor, Michigan, about being new to the Drive-In biz, navigating her first year of ownership, giant chickens, Drive-In speakers, pickle celebrations, and much more. Recorded 3/9/26 Visit the Cherry Bowl online at: https://www.cherrybowldrivein.com/ https://www.facebo...

Virgil and Mark run down the offerings for April 2026, the first month of The Mahoning Drive-In Theater's 77th season. Recorded 4/1/26 For tickets to any Mahoning events: https://events.ticketleap.com/events/mahoningdrivein For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/mahoningdrivein https://...

Virgil and Mark welcome Megan Petri MacDiarmid, Vice President of Marketing for Ricos Products and 5th generation family member at the company! Ricos is beloved by Mahoning Drive-In Theater customers, and we delve into that quirky connection in this chat, along with tales of product testing and development, Drive-In memories, and details about the upcoming visit by Megan, the Ricos nacho truck, an...

Virgil and Mark thread up a chat with longtime 35mm projectionist Mark Pusillo, discussing his 50-year projection journey, from teenage apprentice in the 1970s to union positions, with tales of Jerry Lewis Cinemas, classic New Jersey Theaters, adult cinemas, carbon arc to platters, Drive-Ins to 70mm, Times Square to projecting our Mahoning Drive-In Road Show events at the Union County Performing A...

Virgil and Mark dive into the 2026 Mahoning Drive-In RoadShow, discussing venues and details for their February-March 2026 35mm Drive-In-style screenings at indoor theaters around the northeast. Recorded 1/28/26 For the full Road Show list and ticket links: https://www.mahoningdit.com/events-schedules/mahoning-drive-in-road-show For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site d...

Virgil and Mark welcome Mahoning Lot Manager Dave to the podcast to talk about recent retro films they've viewed at home and in the theater. Films discussed include THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (1960), THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (1982), DON'T PANIC (1987), A BRIDGE TOO FAR (1977), VALLEY OF THE DOLLS (1967), SLITHER (2006), and more. Recorded 1/26/26 For exclusive additional podcasts, vi...

Virgil and Mark are joined by Mahoning Merch Manager Sandy and Lot Manager Dave to shake loose more memories of the 2025 season at the Mahoning Drive-In Theater. Recorded 12/10/25 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/mahoningdrivein https://www.mahoningdit.com https://www.facebook.com/mah...

Virgil and Mark are joined by Mahoning Snack Bar Manager Beth to discuss memories of the 2025 season at the Mahoning Drive-In Theater. Recorded 12/3/25 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/mahoningdrivein https://www.mahoningdit.com https://www.facebook.com/mahoningdriveintheater https://...

Virgil and Mark discuss the planning, execution, and aftermath of The Mahoning Drive-In Theater's first Halloween dusk-to-dawn SCARE-A-THON, 5 films that ran from 7:30pm to 7:30 am, as well as the upcoming 11/22/25 MAHONING WINE FEST, off-season plans, and a shallow dive into the Mahoning's ongoing Patreon program. Recorded 11/6/25 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, an...

Mark in joined by Las Vegas entertainment reporter Mike Weatherford, author of CULT VEGAS: THE WEIRDEST! THE WILDEST! THE SWINGIN'EST TOWN ON EARTH! and the comic series DRIVE-IN KINGS OF 1977, to talk about the film in this weekend's October 24-25, 2025 "Universal Monster Mash IX" at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater, along with Monster Kid Memories, local Tulsa horror host Mazeppa,...

Virgil and Mark chat with Rick Cohen, former owner of The Transit Drive-In in Lockport, NY, about growing up at the Drive-In, technological advances, memories on the lot, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and more. Recorded 6/26/24 Visit the Transit Drive-In at: https://www.transitdrivein.com/ https://www.facebook.com/transitdrivein.theatre/ For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and...

Virgil and Mark are joined by Mahoning Drive-In Theater Snack Bar Manager Beth for a freewheeling look at the theater's offerings for October 2025, the final month of the season. Recorded 9/24/25 For tickets to upcoming Mahoning shows, visit: Mahoning Drive-in Theater Events Home For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon...

Virgil and Mark welcome Michael Gingold (FANGORIA, RUE MORGUE, AD NAUSEAM) and Chris Poggiali (THESE FISTS BREAK BRICKS, TEMPLE OF SCHLOCK), authors of the new book ARMIES OF THE NIGHT: THE WARRIORS AND ITS LEGACY (out on 10/21/25 from 1984 Publishing) to the podcast, to discuss the genesis of the book, THE WARRIORS (1979), its co-feature at our Sunday, September 21 event at the Mahoning, SWITCHBL...

Virgil and Mark discuss the September 2025 Mahoning Drive-In Theater calendar of events. Recorded 9/10/25 For the full Mahoning line-up and ticket links: https://www.ticketleap.events/events/mahoningdrivein For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/mahoningdrivein https://www.mahoningdit.com h...

Virgil and Mark chat with Faye Dorsey, organizer of longtime Mahoning favorite events IT'S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD MAX and THE WILD WORLD OF DAVID LYNCH, about cosplaying, Mad Max and TWIN PEAKS fandom, Drive-In memories, and the upcoming September 5-6 WILD WORLD OF DAVID LYNCH event. Recorded 7/23/25 For tickets to THE WILD WORLD OF DAVID LYNCH: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/mahoningdriv...