Mahoning Drive-In Radio

Virgil and Mark are joined by Mahoning Snack Bar Manager Beth for a continuation of our look back at the 2023 season so far, from July to August 2023.  From VHS-Fest 7 to MUNSTER, GO HOME, it's been a wild ride so far! Recorded 8/23/23 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/mahoningdriv...

Virgil, Jeff, Mark, and Mahoning resident artist Tom Bifulco welcome The World's Best Artist, Mitch O'Connell to the podcast, to talk about Drive-Ins, Mitch's poster art for the upcoming JOHN WATERS FILTHY FILM FESTIVAL at The Mahoning, flea market finds, Tura Satana, Dolly Parton's hidden features, and more! Recorded 6/28/23 For more of Mitch's work, visit: https://www.mitchoc...

Virgil, Mark and Dave answer Patreon-submitted questions! Recorded 8/9/23 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.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mahoningdriveintheater/ https://www.instagram.com/mahoningdriveintheater/ https://twitter.com/mahoningdit

Jeff, Virgil, Mark and Beth discuss the 2023 Mahoning Drive-In Theater season so far, from our annual season opener of THE WIZARD OF OZ and WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY in late April, to the return of GODZILLA-PALOOZA in late June. Hear the inside stories of the chuckles and challenges that have gone on in front of and behind the scenes! Recorded 7/26/23 For exclusive additional podcasts,...

Jeff and Mark are once again joined by THE CANNON FILM GUIDE author Austin Trunick to delve deeply into the backgrounds of the films featured at the August 12, 2023 Exhumed Films/Mahoning Drive-In Theater SHOT OUT A CANNON dusk to dawn show, featuring four films from the Cannon Films library. Austin dishes on AMERICAN NINJA (1985), MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (1987), BREAKIN' (1984) and KINJITE: F...

Our Drive-In Owners Series continues as Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Nick Meyer, Owner/Operator of The Stardust Drive-In in Chetek, Wisconsin, about pickles on a stick, giant bobbers, and innovating the Drive-In experience. Recorded 5/24/23 Visit The Stardust online at: https://stardustdriveinmovie.com/ https://www.facebook.com/StardustDriveInMovieTheater/ For exclusive additional podcasts, vid...

Our Drive-In Owners Series continues as Jeff, Virgil and Mark spend a fun hour with Kenda Dearing, Owner of The Kenda Drive-In in Marshall, Arkansas, about growing up at a Drive-In, keeping the family business alive, technological changes over the decades, pulled pork nachos, and more. Recorded 4/25/23 Visit The Kenda online at: https://kendadrivein.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KendaDriveIn/ For...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark are joined by Mahoning Drive-In Theater Projection Manager Robert to talk about projecting 35mm film at the theater, and answer questions submitted by our Patreon members. Recorded 6/12/23 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...

Our Drive-In Owners Series continues as Jeff, Virgil and Mark talk shop with Mike Cole, Owner of The Tiffin Drive-In in Tiffin Ohio, about rebuilding a vintage Drive-In from the ground up, laser projection, shifting screens, playgrounds, Drive-In memories, and more. Recorded 4/12/23 Visit The Tiffin online at: https://tiffindriveintheater.com https://www.facebook.com/TiffinDriveIn/ https://www.ins...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark dig into the June 2023 calendar of events at The Mahoning Drive-In, discussing upcoming films and their personal experiences with them, and what additional fun is planned for the screenings. Recorded 5/31/23 Tickets for Mahoning Drive-In shows available at: https://mahoningdrivein.ticketleap.com/ For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, v...

Our Drive-In Owners Series continues as Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Jeffrey Riggs, Owner of The 21 Drive-In in Van Buren, Missouri, about the theater's history, logging trucks, snack bar specialties, film booking, backyard satellite dishes, and more. Recorded 4/11/23 Visit The 21 online at: https://www.21drive-in.com/ https://www.facebook.com/21driveintheatre https://www.instagram.com/21_d...

Our Drive-In Owners Series continues as Jeff, Virgil and Mark talk shop with Caswell Cooke, Manager of the Misquamicut Drive-In in Westerly, Rhode Island, about creating a Drive-In from the ground up in a beach town, growing up near an ozoner, single-feature intermissions, and more. Recorded 3/29/23 Visit the Misquamicut online at: https://mbadrivein.com https://www.facebook.com/people/Misquamicut...

Our Drive-In Owners Series continues as Virgil and Mark chat with Chip Sawyer, President of The Silvermoon Drive-In in Lakeland, Florida (as well as the Joy-Lan Drive-In & Swap Shop in Dade City, Florida), about running a theater in the heart of theme park country, paved lots, swap shop breakfasts, and more. Recorded 3/21/23 Visit the Silvermoon online at: https://www.silvermoondrivein.com/ ht...

Jeff, Virgil, and Mark welcome the hosts of THE BARRETTA BROTHERS VODCAST, Bill and Gene Barretta, to the show to talk Muppets, backyard home movies, Drive-Ins and the upcoming May 20th "Muppets Take Mahoning" event.  Bill is a longtime Muppet performer (voice of The Swedish Chef, Rowlf The Dog, Pepe The King Prawn, Dr. Teeth and more) and creative talent (co-creator of the new Disney+ s...

Our Drive-In Owners Series continues as Jeff, Virgil and Mark welcome John Heidel, Founder, Owner and Chief Executive Dreamer of The Goochland Drive-In in Hadensville, VA, to talk about building a Drive-In from the ground up in the early 2000s, the nuts and bolts of Drive-In operations, and following your dreams. Recorded 3/15/23 Visit the Goochland online at: https://www.goochlanddriveintheater.c...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark take a verbal stroll through The Mahoning Drive-In Theater's May 2023 calendar of events. Recorded 4/4/23 Tickets for Mahoning Drive-In shows available 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.ma...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark are joined by Mahoning Drive-In Assistant Projectionist Michael Drumbore and friend/projectionist/tech Bob Weir to discuss updates made to the projection system during the 2022-2023 off-season, in an effort to address ongoing challenges and provide the highest quality 35mm presentation we can, while maintaining an authentic vintage Drive-In booth. An hour of projector and pro...

Virgil, Jeff and Mark welcome Mahoning Drive-In Merch Manager Sandy to the show, to discuss the inner workings of Mahoning merch, her roles as college professor and published author, and her love of Zack Snyder and Sandra Bullock. Recorded 3/22/23. To purchase Sandy's books, visit:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sandra-Eckard/author/B00RNDX180 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak pee...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark are joined by Mahoning Merch Manager Sandy to talk INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS, its literary roots and various film adaptations, ahead of our Friday, May 5th REMAKE DOUBLE-TAKE 35mm double feature of the 1956 and 1978 versions, and introduces the Mahoning Book Club! Recorded 4/10/23 To sign up for our inaugural Mahoning Book Club, reading and discussing Jack Finney's I...

Virgil, Jeff and Mark welcome Mahoning Drive-In Lot Manager Dave to the show, to talk about his experiences on the Mahoning lot, Moxie and retro candy, and joins us for an Off The Wall discussion of recent films we've watched and enjoyed. Recorded 3/14/23. For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www.pat...

Virgil and Mark welcome adult film icon, radio host and horror actress Ginger Lynn Allen to the podcast, to talk Drive-In memories, VHS Fest, Hollywood auditions, Rob Zombie, and more. Recorded 3/8/23 To contribute to Ginger's upcoming film, THE GIFTED, visit its Indiegogo fundraiser page at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-gifted-horror-film-starring-ginger-lynn-allen#/ Follow Ginger onlin...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Mahoning pal Geoffrey Cee about collecting 16 and 35mm film, childhood Drive-Ins, projecting at conventions, his DJ career, and more. Recorded 3/7/23 Follow Geoff online at: https://www.handzonradio.fm/Dj%20Geoffrey%20Cee https://pressureradio.com/shows/geoffrey-c/ https://www.twitch.tv/geoffreycee https://www.facebook.com/geoffreyceee https://www.instagram.com/geof...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark are joined by Mahoning Drive-In Theater Snack Bar Manager Beth for an in-depth round of snack bar inner-workings Patreon member questions, discussing everything from Vincent Price to deep-fried delicacies, then dive into an Off The Wall discussion of favorite food-related films and scenes. Recorded 3/1/23 Follow Beth on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mama_cheeseburge...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark welcome Krista Forte, Director of The Santee Drive-In in Santee, CA, to talk about the theater's history and current operations, swap meets, nacho cheese preferences, and more. Recorded 2/22/23 Visit the Santee online at: https://www.santeedriveintheatre.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SanteeDriveInMovieTheatre/ https://www.instagram.com/santeedriveintheatre/ For exclusive addi...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark are joined by Mindy and Nick Pastrovich, owners of The Litchfield Skyview Drive-In on Historic Route 66 in Litchfield, IL, to talk about the theater, its recent Guinness World Record, creative event planning, and more. Recorded 2/9/23 Visit the Litchfield Skyview online at: https://litchfieldskyview.com/ https://www.facebook.com/litchfieldskyviewdrivein https://www.instagram....