Mahoning Drive-In Radio

This week, Jeff, Virgil and Mark talk with David Kilderry, Joint Managing Director of the Lunar Drive-In in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia, about running the largest Drive-In in the country, the theater's history, 35mm film collecting, donuts and more.   Recorded 2/9/23    Visit the Lunar online at: https://lunardrive-in.com.au https://www.facebook.com/lunardrivein/ For exclusive ad...

In our ongoing effort to spotlight Drive-In theaters from across the country and beyond, Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Cara Russell, Manager/Operator of the Hwy 21 Drive-In in Beaufort, SC, about her theater, the business, funnel cakes, and more! Recorded 2/8/23 Check out the Hwy 21 at: https://hwy21drivein.com https://www.facebook.com/drivein21 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak p...

Virgil and Mark talk with Jan Krawitz, director of the 1986 documentary short DRIVE-IN BLUES, about the production of the film, Drive-In memories, documentary filmmaking and more. Recorded on 4/7/22 For more information on Jan Krawitz and to buy DVDs of DRIVE-IN BLUES, visit: https://jankrawitz.com/drive-in-blues/ And a special message from Jan:  "I will be putting silent 16mm film outtakes f...

Virgil and Mark chat with Mahoning Drive-In Assistant Projectionist Michael, delving into his long history with the theater, challenges of 35mm projection, library music, and more. Recorded 11/23/22 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://...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark talk with Blake Smith, President of the iconic Admiral Twin Drive-In in Tulsa, Oklahoma (location of Francis Ford Coppola's THE OUTSIDERS), and the Starlite Drive-In in Wichita, Kansas.  They talk shop on matters of history, first-run theater practices, screen fires, concession lines, and more. Recorded 4/6/22 For more information about the Admiral Twin Drive-In, visit:...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark gather to discuss the end of the 2022 season at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater, and answer Patreon member-submitted questions regarding off-season plans, the status of the Drive-In property, 3D at the Drive-In, and more. Recorded 11/16/22 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www.patr...

Mark chats with Pamula Pierce Barcelou, daughter of director Charles B. Pierce, about her father's films, her deep dive into cinematic archeology in securing the rights and restoration of THE LEGEND OF BOGGY CREEK (1972), including its upcoming 4K and soundtrack release, Ken Burns, THE TOWN THAT DREADED SUNDOWN, tablescapes and more! Recorded 2/10/22 Visit the official THE LEGEND OF BOGGY CREEK fo...

Virgil and Mark got together in the Mahoning projection booth to answer Patreon member-submitted questions and talk about the end of the 2022 season on the eve of the theater's final weekend of the year. Recorded 10/26/22 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...

Virgil and Mark chat with Charles Moran, longtime friend and poster artist for the Mahoning, about his Drive-In experiences, Mahoning Memories, influences and more. Recorded 4/1/22 For more of Charles' art, visit: https://www.horrorprints.com/ https://www.instagram.com/horrorprints/ https://www.facebook.com/horrorprints/ https://www.tiktok.com/@horrorjawn For exclusive additional podcasts, videos,...

Virgil and Mark discussed the majority of The Mahoning Drive-In Theater's upcoming October slate, and dive into questions submitted by Patreon members. Recorded 9/28/22 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/mahoningdrive...

Virgil and Mark have a long and loose chat with our gate/lot crew, just ahead of the start of the 2022 season.  Will, John and Dave share their stories, and a few tales of hijinks on the Mahoning lot. Recorded 3/18/22 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.m...

Virgil and Mark take a look back at Mahoning Drive-In events from August 2022. Recorded 8/24/22 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://twit...

Mark is joined for another edition of "Cannon Corner" by Austin Trunick, author of THE CANNON FILM GUIDE, VOLUME I: 1980-1984 and THE CANNON FILM GUIDE, VOLUME II: 1985-1987, to discuss NINJA III: THE DOMINATION (1984) and KICKBOXER (1989), screening on 35mm at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater as part of ACTION-FEST on August 26-28, 2022, in conjunction with Exhumed Films, also featuring THE WARRIORS...

Virgil and Mark recount The Mahoning's "Christmas In July" event with Zack Ward ("Scut Farkus" from A CHRISTMAS STORY), screening THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, and Tunnel Vision Tuesdays, discuss this weekend's "AGFA Triple Ripper" event (DOUBLE AGENT 73, THE GATE II, and PENITENTIARY III) and "Mahoning Monkeemania", and delve into common questions we are asked about operations. Recorded 7/27/22 For ex...

In advance of our August 14th "Mahoning Monkeemania" event (two rare Monkees episodes and HEAD, all on 35mm) Mark chats with Thom Shubilla, author of PRIMETIME 1966-1967: THE FULL SPECTRUM OF TV'S FIRST ALL-COLOR SEASON about the history of the show and group, and Derek Miner of the Mixing Links Facebook group and The Cut-Out Bin YouTube channel about the 35mm TV episodes he owns, their origins, a...

Mark is joined once again by Austin Trunick, author of THE CANNON FILM GUIDE, VOLUME I: 1980-1984 and THE CANNON FILM GUIDE, VOLUME II: 1985-1987, to discuss Jamaa Fanaka's PENITENTIARY III (1987), screening on 35mm at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater as part of "The AGFA Triple Ripper" on Friday, August 12, 2022, a collaboration with the American Genre Film Archive, also featuring DOUBLE AGENT 73 (1...

Virgil and Mark chat with Mahoning Drive-In event poster artist Tom Bifulco about his inspirations, approach, dream double features, 16mm memories, and more. Recorded 3/2/22 To gaze lovingly upon Tom's art, visit: https://www.instagram.com/tombifulco For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/m...

Virgil, J.T., Lisa and Mark welcome Troma Entertainment President and cult film director (THE TOXIC AVENGER, CLASS OF NUKE 'EM HIGH, SGT. KABUKIMAN NYPD, #SHAKESPEARESSHITSTORM and more) Lloyd Kaufman to the podcast, to talk about all the upcoming Tromathon and Tromadance 2022 Film Festival, being held at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater on July 15-17.  We also delve divergently into Stan Lee, S...

Virgil and Mark discuss what's coming to The Mahoning Drive-In Theater in July 2022, as well as a couple of just-announced shows. Recorded 6/28/22 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...

Virgil and Mark reflect upon The Mahoning Drive-In Theater's 2022 season so far, from April to June. Recorded 6/15/22 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/mahoningdrivei...

Virgil and Mark chat with Tony Liberto, fourth generation owner of Ricos Products, about the company's history, products, and the story behind that beloved intermission ad! Recorded 2/9/22 For more on Rico's Products, visit: https://ricos.com https://www.instagram.com/ricosproducts https://www.facebook.com/RicosProducts/ For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts...

Mark is joined by Austin Trunick, author of THE CANNON FILM GUIDE, VOLUME I: 1980-1984 and THE CANNON FILM GUIDE, VOLUME II: 1985-1987, to discuss two films coming to the Mahoning Drive-In Theater, the futuristic musical THE APPLE (1980 - screening Saturday, June 11th as part of our "Catherine & Kelli Save The World" event) and DEATH WISH 3 (1985 - Screening on Friday, June 24th as part of Exh...

Virgil and Mark welcome Thom Shubilla, author of PRIMETIME 1966-1967: THE FULL SPECTRUM OF TELEVISION'S FIRST ALL-COLOR SEASON to talk about BATMAN: THE MOVIE (screening on 35mm on Sunday, June 12th at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater, along with a Batmobile, Batcycle, Batman, Robin and Batwoman cosplayers, and Tom in attendance selling and signing books), the 1966 BATMAN TV series, growing up loving...

Virgil and Mark take a look at the June 2022 calendar of events at the Mahoning Drive-In. Recorded 3/23/22 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/ h...

In anticipation of our 35mm screening of the International Cut of Tobe Hooper's LIFEFORCE (1985) at Exhumed Films' Zombiefest at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater on Friday, May 27th, Mark welcomes Austin Trunick, author of THE CANNON FILM GUIDE, VOLUME I: 1980-1984 and THE CANNON FILM GUIDE, VOLUME II: 1985-1987, for a special "Cannon Corner" episode!  Austin delves deeply into the production of...