Mahoning Drive-In Radio

Virgil and Mark are joined in the projection booth by Mahoning regulars and volunteers Carl Mazzella and Darryl Rabideau, who share their Mahoning stories, and also present the first in what will become a series of Top Five lists.  Kicking it off: their personal Top Five Mahoning events. A note on sound quality - this was a first stab at recording at the theater, with a new mic, so the sound...

Virgil and Mark recap the Tom Hanks tribute weekend, Hanks-Giving, FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE, some Mahoning History, Drive-In memories, and dive into how Joe Bob Briggs came to pick the Mahoning for the first Drive-In Jamboree.  Plus, Mark gushes about SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT (1977).

Jeff, Virgil and Mark unspool tales of a damp Zombiefest VII, talk upcoming shows, the story behind the DJ booth, snack bar updates, Joe Bob and more!

Jeff, Virgil and Mark discuss The Weird World Of David Lynch, Reel Rumble, film stocks, Disney, Joe Bob tickets, Drive-In memories and more.

We're thrilled to have Gary K. Wolf, creator of Roger Rabbit, join us for a fun and fascinating discussion of outdoor movies, creativity, the genesis of Roger Rabbit, and the road to seeing his WHO CENSORED ROGER RABBIT? novel characters go from page to screen. Virgil, Mark, and I EAT MOVIES PODCAST co-host and Disney historian Mike Kenny take you to Toontown and beyond, in anticipation of our Sun...

This week, with talk with Hayden Hall, long-time poster artist for the Mahoning (The Blob, VHS-Fest, Vampyrty 2021), about his influences, Drive-In memories, Crestwood House books, and more.

We're joined by I EAT MOVIES PODCAST co-host, Mahoning regular and Disney scholar Mike Kenny for a discussion of RETURN TO OZ (1985) and THE WATCHER IN THE WOODS (1980) , in advance of our April 30-May 1 35mm screening of the two films as part of our "Darkside Of Disney" weekend.

Jeff, Virgil and Mark look back at shows recently gone by, talk ticketing, sell-outs, behind-the-scenes Drive-In hurdles, and some upcoming events.

Andre Gower joins Virgil, JT, and Mark, to discuss The Mahoning Drive-In's April 16-17 screening of THE MONSTER SQUAD and the WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDS documentary (with Andre in attendance both nights), as well as his history with Drive-Ins, THE TOWERING INFERNO, MR. BELVEDERE, juggling, and more.

Virgil talks with The Mahoning's digital projection tech Scott about the indoor theater business and growing up loving genre films.

Mark chats with Lot Captain Kelly about her Mahoning experiences, favorite films, and video store memories.

Mark talks to Becca about her experiences as a first-year Mahoning staffer in 2020, and what life is like outside the Drive-In.

Virgil catches up with Andy, the Mahoning's Lot Manager and Digital Projectionist, about his life away from the theater, how he got involved, and his love of horror films.

Jeff, Virgil and Mark sit down and talk about the first two months of the upcoming season.

Mark talks with Beth about her Drive-In memories, life off the lot, and experience of going from a Mahoning regular to newly-appointed Concession Manager.

Mark talks to Nancy about her Drive-In memories and history with The Mahoning.

Mark shares some Drive-In memories in this second "pilot" episode for Mahoning Drive-In Radio.

Mark talks to Rob about his experiences and evolving role at the Mahoning, from regular patron to assistant projectionist.

Mark talks to Sandy, manager of The Mighty Mahoning Merch Tent, about how she became involved with the theater, her real-world secret identity, and more.

Virgil speaks with Senior Manager Jess, who, aside from Jeff, is The Mahoning's longest-tenured employee, about her life on and off the lot.

Mark spent a little time with owner and head projectionist Jeff on the mic, talking about his history with the Mahoning, being a projectionist, and more.

Virgil talks about his history with The Mahoning, and shares some Drive-In stories.  This was a test-pilot (no relation to Steve Austin) for Mahoning Drive-In Radio, so please forgive any rough edges. 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/ h...

Virgil Cardamone, Mahoning Drive-In Partner and Film Booker/Curator/Publicity Director, and Mark Nelson, General Manager, discuss the new Mahoning Drive-In Patreon program. 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/mahoningd...