Mahoning Drive-In Radio

Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Robbie Mack, third generation President of Filmack Studios, the company that brought such iconic preshow and intermission ads as "Let's All Go To The Lobby", "The Dancing Hot Dog", "Pic" and "Chilly Dilly" to indoor and outdoor screens since 1919, about the history of the company, how changing times and technologies have impacted their work, and moviegoing memories....

Virgil and Mark chat with scream queen legend Linnea Quigley (RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, NIGHT OF THE DEMONS, HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS) about her Drive-In memories, early career, punk rock period, animal rescue, and more. Recorded 3/15/22 To follow Linnea online, visit: https://linnea-quigley.com https://www.instagram.com/linneaquigley https://twitter.com/LinneaQuigley For exclusive additional p...

Mark welcomes Stephen R. Bissette, comic artist (SWAMP THING, TYRANT, TABOO), film historian and writer (CRYPTID CINEMA, STUDIO OF SCREAMS, THE BROOD, TEEN ANGELS & NEW MUTANTS), and Blu-ray bonus features raconteur (COLD WAR CREATURES, WEIRD WISCONSIN, FELIX THE CAT) to the podcast to discuss his Vermont Drive-In memories of the 1960s-1980s, seeing all manner of classics and classicks under t...

Virgil and Mark welcome Kyle Park, Director of Sales and Marketing,  and Kevin Day, Logistics Manager,  from Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company, to announce a collaboration between our two entities, the limited edition "Showtime at Sundown" Retro American Lager!  Hear all about how this product came to be, the ins and outs of the regional beer industry, Devil Dogs, Drive-In memories an...

Virgil and Mark welcome filmmaker April Wright to discuss Drive-In theaters and her documentary GOING ATTRACTIONS: THE DEFINITIVE STORY OF THE AMERICAN DRIVE-IN MOVIE (2013), as well as GOING ATTRACTIONS: THE DEFINITIVE STORY OF THE MOVIE PALACE (2019), STUNTWOMEN: THE UNTOLD HOLLYWOOD STORY (2020), and her upcoming BACK TO THE DRIVE-IN. Join us for Drive-In memories, tales of production, road tri...

Virgil and Mark are joined by Carl and Darryl for another round of Top Five lists. So what's a "Top Five"? Darryl explains: "The concept started as a conversation starter at Carl’s but didn’t come to fruition until those post-Mahoning show breakfasts at the Boulevard and Beacon diners in Lehighton. The Facebook posts would then get a lots of feedback, comments, criticism, etc. and the whole idea i...

Virgil and Mark welcome two members of the Mahoning Drive-In Production Team, Mistress Zeneca and John Demmer (and a Surprise Guest), to talk about the stories behind their many Mahoning photo op and scenic creations (from the Land of Oz to the Myers House), Drive-In memories, and more. You've seen Zeneca's work at our WIZARD OF OZ/WILLY WONKA season opener, Tim Burton Weekend, Joe Bob's Jambroee...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark welcome a fun listener voice message recounting Pennsylvania Drive-In memories, then go "Off The Wall" with retro film recommendations from their collections. Virgil: A Decade Under The Influence (2003) If Looks Could Kill (1991) Indian Summer (1993) Mark: The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) The Swimmer (1968) The Magic Christian (1970) Jeff: Kiss Of Death (1947) Von Ryan's...

Jeff, Virgil, and Mark delve into questions submitted by our Patreon members, Jeff discusses a new 35mm film haul acquired by the Mahoning Drive-In, our “grindhouse prints”, and Virgil gets gooey about our upcoming interview with Rico’s Products President and CEO Tony Liberto. Recorded 2/9/22 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In...

Virgil, Mark and JT welcome documentarian Tom Quigley, director of 88MPH: THE STORY OF THE DELOREAN TIME MACHINE to the podcast to talk about making the film, the BACK TO THE FUTURE DeLorean, The CANNONBALL RUN Lamborghini Countach, movie cars, The Hagerty Drivers Foundation, The National Historic Vehicle Register, movie cars, and more. Pop the clutch and hold on! Recorded 1/19/22 https://www.quig...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark discuss the passing of former Mahoning Drive-In projectionist Gene DeSantis (who ran the projectors from the 1940s to the 2000s) and share their own Drive-In memories and rituals. Recorded 1/5/22 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.mahoni...

In this "lost" (or temporarily misplaced) episode, recorded a few weeks after closing the theater for the 2021 season, Virgil and Mark discuss the Mahoning Drive-In Theater's new partnership with the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA), off-season plans, play a listener message, and talk scary movies. Recorded 11/17/21 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, v...

Virgil and Mark delve deeply into Patreon-submitted questions and topics. Recorded 12/22/21 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....

Virgil and Mark welcome AT THE DRIVE-IN director Alexander Monelli to the podcast to talk about his new film, MARIONETTE LAND, his experiences making AT THE DRIVE-IN, his own Drive-In memories, and more. Recorded 1/12/22 MARIONETTE LAND is available for pre-order on DVD now via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Marionette-Land-Robert-Brock/dp/B09GQLKFWJ?fbclid=IwAR0pQ7mhBRk6Ff-jeJn3xrU8yq3SJUKGjyWFin...

Mark chats with James T. Mills ("JT"), production manager for the Mahoning Drive-In, about his history with the theater.  From single-car nights to sold out shows, photo ops to cosplaying, Gremlins to Critters, inside skinny is spilled! Recorded 11/24/21 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www.patr...

Rob joins Virgil and Mark to discuss his first year as assistant projectionist at the Mahoning, looking back at the 2021 season. Recorded 11/23/21. 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://ww...

Jeff, Virgil and Mark discuss what's involved in shutting down the theater for the season, booking films, virtual Patreon shows, their favorite Christmas movies, and more. Recorded 11/30/21. 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.face...

On Saturday, November 6th, 2021, the majority of the adult Mahoning Drive-In Theater staff attended the Exhumed Films 24-Hour Horrorthon, a nonstop barrage of mind-melting 35mm madness at the historic Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA. The survivors of that event gathered together the following week to record this podcast. Join Beth, Mark, Robert, Sandy and Virgil as they discuss the films, the...

Virgil and Mark welcome Beth to the podcast to discuss her role as Snack Bar Manager, scary movies, recent events, and play some listener voice messages. Recorded 10/27/21

Jeff, Virgil, and Mark discuss scary movie memories just in time for Halloween, and answer Patreon member-submitted questions. Recorded 10/20/21

Jeff, Virgil, and Mark talk "green prints", Mahoning projector upgrades, upcoming shows, and play some listener voice messages. Recorded 9/29/21

Virgil and Mark talk about lot cats, JT's photo ops, Exhumed Films' Tunnel Vision Tuesday series, play a listener message, discuss late print arrival jitters, Universal Monster Mash V, Tarantino-A-Go-Go, and preview some upcoming pod plans.

Jeff, Virgil and Mark discuss THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY print situation, Drive-In Speakers and Detroit Diecast, various kinds of 35mm print damage and how to deal with them, carload vs. per-person pricing, and present a listener Drive-In memory.

Virgil, Mark and J.T. take a look back at Joe Bob's Drive-In Jamboree, July 15-18, 2021. This episode was recorded a little over a week after the event, when we were all still recovering from the biggest weekend in our history.

Virgil, Mark and JT discuss the "Save The Mahoning Drive-In" saga that unfolded in July, 2021.