Mahoning Drive-In Radio

Virgil and Mark talk about the recent MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 ULTIMATE FAN EVENT and JOHN WATERS FILTHY FILM FESTIVAL II, our final night of the 2024 season, the 2025 Mahoning Road Show, and more. Recorded 10/9/24 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.mahon...

Virgil, Mark and Robert welcome MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 creator and star Joel Hodgson and current MST3K Executive Producer and writer, and MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: THE COMIC creator and writer Harold Buchholz to the podcast to talk about our upcoming October 4-5 MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 ULTIMATE FAN EVENT at the Mahoning Drive-In Theater, plus Drive-In memories, MST3K origins and rev...

Virgil and Mark discuss the recent Fabio Frizzi concert held at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater, and delve into the September-October 2024 events calendar, providing insight and anecdotes on the films and activities planned. Recorded 9/11/24 For more info on upcoming shows at the Mahoning, visit: https://mahoningdrivein.ticketleap.com/ For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-s...

Virgil and Mark welcome Mike Madrigale of Creature Beach Records (formerly Mr. Suit Records in Lancaster, PA) about record collecting, running a record store, keeping the Mahoning stocked with cool LPs, favorite soundtracks, Drive-In memories and more. Special Guest: Colleen Madrigale Recorded 7/31/24 Follow Creature Beach Records online at: https://www.instagram.com/creaturebeachrecords/ See Mike...

Virgil and Mark talk recent shows at the Mahoning Drive-In Theater, and preview our August 2024 offerings. Recorded 7/24/24 Tickets for all upcoming Mahoning shows available online at: https://mahoningdrivein.ticketleap.com 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....

Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Mighty Mahoning Merch Table staffer Vince about puppeteering, being a video store kid, NOT going to the Drive-In, The Meeple Connection, and the mysteries of the Yank Tank. Recorded 3/6/24 For more info about The Meeple Connection: https://www.instagram.com/meepleconnectionlv/ https://linktr.ee/meepleconnection For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks,...

Virgil and Mark are joined by Lunchmeat's Joss Schafer and Saturn's Core Video's Ross Snyder, the two man minds behind the rewind-inclined juggernaut that is DRIVE-IN VHS-FEST at the Mahoning! They chat tapes, video stores, the history of VHS-FEST and hip you to the hot rentals hitting the screen from savory slabs at VHS-FEST 8 at the Mahoning, on July 12-14, 2024! Recorded 6/19/24 For...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Paige DeCiancio, co-owner of the Skyway Twin Drive-In Theatre in Warren, Ohio (celebrating their 75th anniversary this year), about growing up in the theater business, local competition, snack bar initiations, marquee maintenance, Laser Storm, and more. Recorded 4/2/24 Visit the Skyway online at: http://www.skywaydrivein.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SkywayDriveIn C...

Virgil, Mark and Beth recount The Mahoning Drive-In Theater's 2024 opening weekend, and some of what it took to make it happen. Recorded 5/15/24 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/mahoningdriveintheater https://www...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark talk shop with Paula Herron, owner, with her husband Buddy, of The Central Drive-In Theatre in Norton, Virginia, the oldest operating Drive-In in the state. They discuss their unique amphitheater layout, on site arcade, running an indoor vs an outdoor theater, why they don't serve pizza, and more. Recorded 3/19/24 Visit the Central online at: https://nortoncinema.com/cent...

Virgil and Mark take a moment to reflect on the passing of Mahoning Drive-In Theater business owner, master projectionist, leader, podcast co-host and friend Jeff, and discuss the future of the podcast. Recorded 5/1/24 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.mahon...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark talk with Chad Gemzer, General Manager at the Getty Drive-In Theatre in Muskegon, Michigan, and his predecessor, Kevin Sims, about 40 years of wild nights, four-screen frolics, pivoting projection platforms, and more. Recorded 2/28/24 Visit the Getty online at: https://www.celebrationcinema.com/cinemas/getty-drive-in https://www.facebook.com/gettydrivein https://www.instagram...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Sara Clasen, General Manager of the Voy 61 Drive-In Theatre in Delmar, Iowa, about indoor and outdoor theater management, her grandfather's local theater and radio history, Drive-In trains, and more. Recorded 2/20/24 Visit the Voy 61 online at: https://www.61-driveintheatre.com https://www.facebook.com/61drivein https://www.instagram.com/voy61drivein Check out o...

Virgil and Mark chat with Nathan McDonald, owner of the iconic 66 Drive-In Theatre in Carthage, Missouri, about the theater's iconic screen tower, Route 66 tourism, the ups and downs of Drive-In ownership, and more. Recorded 1/23/24 Visit the 66 online at: http://66drivein.com https://www.facebook.com/66drivein https://www.instagram.com/66driveintheatre Check out our map of all of the Drive-In...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark are joined by Holly Jones, a third-generation owner of The Stone Drive-In Theatre in Mountain View, Arkansas.  They discuss growing up at a Drive-In, her grandfather's traveling cinema screenings, single-screen theater issues, and more. Recorded 2/27/24 Visit the Stone online at: https://www.stonedrivein.net https://www.facebook.com/stonedrivein https://www.instagram.com/...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Mark Frank, owner, and Craig Askew, longtime projectionist at the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre in Henderson, North Carolina, celebrating their 75th Anniversary this year, about film vs digital projection, Taylor Swift, vintage wiring, WOW Burgers, and more!  This episodes goes down in MDIR history as the first guests to join us from INSIDE their Drive-In screen! Rec...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Bob Weir, Mahoning tech advisor and longtime theatrical projectionist, about Drive-Ins (including the Arcadia, Bolero, Bear, Naaman's, and more), indoor theaters, projector tech, 70mm secret ops and more. Recorded 1/24/24 Visit Bob's current theater, the Screening Room at 1313 at: https://www.thescreeningroom.org https://www.facebook.com/TheScreeningRoom1313...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark are joined by Chris Reject of the LVAC (Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations, who make our event shirts) and the LVAC (the Lehigh Valley Athletics Council, who bring regional wrestling to the Mahoning Drive-In and surrounding communities) to talk screen printing, Reel Rumble, independent record labels, Drive-Ins, being a projectionist, ALF and more! Recorded 2/7/24 Follow LVAC onl...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark are joined by Krista, newest member of the Mahoning Drive-In Projection team, to talk about her journey to becoming a 35mm projectionist, Mahoning memories, 16mm, film collecting, Mr. Ed and more. Recorded 1/10/24 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/mahoningdrivein...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Nelson Page, Executive Director of The Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey about classic film, 35 and 70mm, indoor and outdoor theater management, the Paramus Drive-In, the repertory programming and mission of the BFC, and Fort Lee's place in American cinema history. Recorded 1/3/24 For more information on The Barrymore Film Center: https://www.barrymo...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark discuss the procedure of closing the Mahoning Drive-In Theater down for the 2023 season, 2024 season preparation, Mark's trip to Italy, the Skowhegan Drive-In in Maine, and some of Jeff's pre-retro Mahoning memories. Recorded 12/6/23 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www....

Jeff, Virgil and Mark are joined by Mahoning Staffers Beth, Dave, Jess, Krista, Mike, Rob and Sandy,  to celebrate our 100th episode, wax nostalgic and share the Mahoning joy, discussing favorite memories of past episodes and seasons on the lot, along with listener-submitted thoughts and salutations.  This is a long one, so get comfy! Recorded 10/25-11/1/23 For exclusive additional podcasts, video...

Jeff and Mark welcome back author Thom Shubilla (PRIMETIME 1966-1967: THE FULL SPECTRUM OF TELEVISION'S FIRST ALL-COLOR SEASON, and the upcoming JAMES BOND AND THE SIXTIES SPY CRAZE) to discuss the films being screened at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater's UNIVERSAL MONSTER MASH VII on October 27-28, 2023, Crestwood House books, quicksand, 60s spy films, and more! Recorded on 9/6/23 Tickets f...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark talk about recent Mahoning Drive-In Theater happenings and why and how shows sell out, as well as a little dip into pre-retro Mahoning Drive-In history and almost-history. Recorded 8/30/23 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.c...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Mike Weatherford, author of the new DRIVE-IN KINGS OF 1977 comic book series about 70s Drive-In memories, being a Las Vegas entertainment reporter, Jerry Lewis, comics, Kickstarter and more! Recorded 9/13/23 Follow DRIVE-IN KING OF 1977 on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090057309258 To help fund Issue #2: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...