Mahoning Drive-In Radio

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

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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

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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

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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: FORBIDDEN SUBJECTS (1989), with scholarly panache!

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

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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

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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

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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

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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+ series THE MUPPETS MAYHEM), while Gene is an award-winning children's book author and artist (STARRING STEVEN SPIELBERG, THE SECRET GARDEN OF GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER), SESAME STREET animator and Muppet character designer, and Mahoning regular.  It's podcast meets vodcast in this most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational edition of MAHONING DRIVE-IN RADIO!

Recorded 3/20/23

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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

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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

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 online at:

https://www.instagram.com/blameitonginger/

https://www.gingerlynnart.com/

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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/geoffreycee/

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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

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Jeff, Virgil and Mark are joined by the owners of Selby Screens, David McIlvane, Mark Spatz, and Zach Spatz, owners of Selby Screens, an industry leader in Drive-In screen fabrication and construction for 75 years, to discuss the company, its history and build process, and more.

Recorded 2/21/23

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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

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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

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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

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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:

https://www.admiraltwindrivein.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Admiral-Twin-Drive-In-114110318617063

For more information on the Starlite Drive-In, go to:

https://starlitefun.com/

https://www.facebook.com/StarliteWichita/

For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at:

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

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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 for more info on the film and to get your own restored copy and merch:

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

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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

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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

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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

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Virgil and Mark take a look back at Mahoning Drive-In events from August 2022.

Recorded 8/24/22

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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 (1979 with stars David “Cochise” Harris and Terry "Vermin" Michos in person), HARD TIMES (1975), THE DRIVER (1978), COMMANDO (1985), and THE COLOSSAL CANNON FILMS TRAILER SHOW!  

Austin illuminates the origins of both films, the early careers of their stars, and the inner workings of Cannon Films in the 80s.

Tickets available now at:

https://mahoningdrivein.ticketleap.com/action-fest/

Recorded 7/20/22

For more information on THE CANNON FILM GUIDE series, visit:

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

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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, and his search for more rare, alternate TV edits of the program.

Tickets available now at:

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 (1974), THE GATE II (1990).  Mark and Austin talk about the film's roots, star Leon Isaac Kennedy, the best version of DEATH WISH II on home video, ogling vintage signage in HD, and more.

Tickets available now at:

https://mahoningdrivein.ticketleap.com/agfa2022/

Recorded 7/20/22

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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

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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, Sam Fuller, film distribution, Troma NOW and more!

Recorded 6/30/22

For tickets to Tromathon and the Tromadance 2022 Film Festival:

https://mahoningdrivein.ticketleap.com/tromathon22/

Visit Troma Entertainment online at:

https://www.troma.com/

https://watch.troma.com/

https://twitter.com/Troma_Team

https://www.tromadirect.com/

https://www.facebook.com/TROMAENTERTAINMENT

For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at:

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

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Virgil and Mark reflect upon The Mahoning Drive-In Theater's 2022 season so far, from April to June.

Recorded 6/15/22

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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

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