Mahoning Drive-In Radio

Mark chats with author and "America's Boy Next Door" Thom Shubilla (PRIMETIME 1966-1967, JAMES BOND AND THE SIXTIES SPY CRAZE) about the films screening at Exhumed Films' KING KONG VS. GODZILLA-PALOOZA event at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater on July 25-26, 2025, and the discoveries he made in compiling his upcoming book about the making of the film. Recorded 7/2/25 KING KONG VS. G...

Virgil and Mark welcome Vince from the Mahoning Drive-In Merch team to reflect on events and incidents that linger in memory from May to June 2025, along with a discussion of Vince's portrayal of Audrey II at our then-upcoming LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (1986) 35mm screening. Recorded 6/25/25 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In...

Virgil and Mark welcome Lisa Petrucci of Something Weird and Ivan Peycheff of the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) to talk about the upcoming July 4-5, 2025 WANNA SEE SOMETHING WEIRD? and AGFA MYSTERY RIPPER events at the Mahoning, the past, present and future of their companies, breaking video news, Drive-In memories and more. Recorded 6/17/25 For tickets to WANNA SEE SOMETHING WEIRD?: https://...

Mark welcomes Mike Weatherford, writer of the DRIVE-IN KINGS OF 1977 comic book, to talk about DRIVE-IN KINGS, the films contained in Exhumed Films' June 27-28 SCHLOCK-O-RAMA at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater, Crown International vs. American International, Las Vegas through the years, Carl Kolchak, FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS, and more. Recorded 6/11/25 For tickets to SCHLOCK-O-RAMA IX: htt...

Virgil and Mark discuss the 35mm calendar of events at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater for June 2025. Recorded 5/7/25 For more information and tickets: Mahoning Drive-in Theater Events Home 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...

Virgil and Mark welcome Brett Ryan Bonowicz, head of the Odyssey Film Institute in the San Francisco Bay Area, about 35mm and 16mm film collecting, the importance of celluloid exhibition, independent filmmaking, and the responsibilities associated with being the Filthiest Person Alive. Recorded 11/27/24 For more about the Odyssey Film Institute: https://www.odysseyfilminstitute.com/ For exclusive...

Virgil and Mark delve into the May 2025 films and events at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, sharing personal stories and recollections of the titles coming soon. Recorded 4/1/25 For tickets and more information about upcoming Mahoning events: https://www.ticketleap.events/events/mahoningdrivein For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts,...

Virgil and Mark welcome back The Barretta Brothers (children's book author and illustrator Gene and Muppet writer/producer/director/performer Bill) of THE BARRETTA BROTHERS VODCAST PODCAST, discussing our Saturday, May 3rd MUPPETS TAKE MAHONING 3 event, working on MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND, partial nudity, fandeliers, and the origins of their podcast. Recorded 4/23/25 (Mostly) uncut video version...

Virgil and Mark chat with Greg Mills, co-owner with his partner Sydney of The Hi-Way Drive-In in Coxsackie, NY, nestled at the foot of the Catskills, about being new to the Drive-In ownership world, first year lessons learned, mixing retro and first-run titles, weather woes, bringing fresh ideas to a classic business model, and more. Recorded 10/30/24 Visit the Hi-Way online at: https://hiwaydrive...

Virgil and Mark take a look at the April 2025 calendar of events at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater in Lehighton, PA, sharing their memories of the films being screened, and extra added elements to the shows that have been locked in so far. Recorded 3/12/25 For the complete list of announced Mahoning shows: https://www.ticketleap.events/events/mahoningdrivein For exclusive additional podcasts, video...

Virgil and Mark chat with Joe Berger and Jeff Cashvan of The Deuce Film Series, a New York City repertory institution paying tribute to the glory days of 42nd St. moviegoing, a monthly hot ticket at Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg, where on Thursday, March 20th, worlds will collide as The Mahoning Drive-In Road Show makes a guest appearance at The Deuce's 35mm screening of EQUINOX (1970). The man...

Virgil and Mark chat with Michael Barbato, Lee Edgar, and Mark Sarro, members of the Film Team at The Everett Theatre in Middletown, DE, location of the Friday, March 7th "Mahoning Drive-In Road Show" 35mm 1966 double feature of THE GHOST AND MR. CHICKEN and MUNSTER, GO HOME! They discuss operating a 100-year-old community theater, carbon arc film projection, Robin Williams, balancing fi...

Virgil and Mark yock it up with Ian Judge, Creative Director at The Somerville Theater in Somerville, MA, the location of our Saturday, March 1st 2025 "Mahoning Drive-In Road Show" 35mm triple feature of SHOCK WAVES (1977), THE FUNHOUSE (1981) and ALLIGATOR (1980)! The trio talk about running a classic indoor theater, the Boston repertory movie scene, Drive-Ins, CREATURE DOUBLE FEATURE,...

Virgil and Mark recount the kickoff date of the 2025 Mahoning Drive-In Road Show at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway, NJ, on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Recorded 2/11/25 For information and tickets on the Mahoning Drive-In Road Show: https://www.mahoningdit.com/events-schedules/mahoning-drive-in-road-show For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discount...

Virgil and Mark welcome Shannon Quinty, Programming Coordinator, and Jesse Crooks, Director of Operations for Renew Theaters, a group which includes The Hiway Theater in Jenkintown, and The Ambler Theater in Ambler, Pennsylvania, two stops on the 2025 Mahoning Drive-In Road Show tour. They discuss running independent community theaters, the fun and challenges of programming, film projection and ha...

Virgil and Mark chat with Bob Trate, Director Of Programming at the historic Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA, about the upcoming Thursday, February 20th Mahoning Drive-In Road Show 35mm 1980 double feature of DRESSED TO KILL and ALLIGATOR, growing up loving movies, the history of The Colonial Theatre and it's connection with THE BLOB, and more. Recorded 1/15/25 Tickets available for the 2...

Virgil and Mark welcome Irv Hyatt to the podcast, Second Vice President on the Board of Trustees for the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway, New Jersey, and author of LIFE AND DEATH OF A MOVIE THEATER: THE STORY OF A NEIGHBORHOOD MOVIE PALACE. They discuss the Saturday, February 8th, 2025 Mahoning Drive-In Road Show at UCPAC (a 35mm Drive-In double feature of THE FOG and PHANTASM), alon...

Virgil and Mark chat with Mahoning projectionist Krista about her first full year as a 35mm projectionist at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater, favorite moments in the booth, collecting 16mm film, horse movies, and more. Recorded 1/8/25 For links to all 2025 Mahoning Drive-In Road Shows: https://www.mahoningdit.com/events-schedules/mahoning-drive-in-road-show For exclusive additional podcasts, videos,...

Virgil and Mark welcome Trey Shields, Director of Year-Round Programming and Senior Festival Programmer for the Philadelphia Film Society, to talk about the Mahoning Drive-In Road Show's Friday, Februrary 28th event at the Philadelphia Film Society Center (a 35mm double feature of MS. 45 and VICE SQUAD), repertory programming, the history of the PFS, Drive-Ins, and more. Recorded 12/11/24 For tick...

Virgil and Mark are joined by Mahoning Lot Crew members Dave, Darryl, Rob and Donny, who spin tales of late nights, extreme weather, strange customer interactions and more. Untold tales of what goes on after the sun goes down! Recorded 12/4/24 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/mahoning...

The 2024 cavalcade of recollections continue as Virgil and Mark are joined by Mahoning Merch Manager Sandy, Snack Bar Manager Beth, and Senior Manager Jess, to discuss memorable moments from the 2024 Mahoning Drive-In Season. Recorded 11/27/24 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/mahoning...

Virgil and Mark are joined by Projection Manager Robert and Gate Manager Dave, and take a look back at highlights from the 2024 Mahoning Drive-In Season. Recorded 11/13/24 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/mahoningdri...

Virgil and Mark welcome Steve Snell, co-owner with his wife Debbie, of Tors Drive-In Cinema in Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia, to talk about his love of film, being a pre-teen projectionist, teenage Drive-In owner, theater maintenance and expansion, FOUL PLAY, digital difficulties, small-scale railroad tycoonery, and more! Recorded 4/10/24 Visit Tors Drive-In online here: https://www.torsd...

Virgil and Mark chat with Mahoning graphic artist Andrew Kern, whose work you've seen on our Facebook event pages and Ticketleap events, about graphic design, Drive-Ins, dream double features, and more. Recorded 10/2/24 For Andrew's art, visit: https://www.instagram.com/kern.creative.design https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076687585118 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak pee...

Our Drive-In Owners/Operators series continues as Virgil and Mark chat with Francois Pradella of the Cine Parc Orford in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, about bilingual audiences, poutine, adding screens, and how Drive-Ins differ between the U.S. and Canada. Recorded 2/12/24 Visit the Cine Parc Orford online here: https://www.cine-parcorford.com/ https://www.facebook.com/cineparc.orford Check out our...