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Mahoning Drive-In Radio

By Mark Nelson

A peek inside legendary Mahoning Drive-In Theater, the all-retro, all-35mm film fan destination in Lehighton, PA, featuring staff interviews, celebrity guests, Drive-In history and more!
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087 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Jeffrey Riggs of The 21 Drive-In - Van Buren, MO

Mahoning Drive-In RadioJun 01, 2023

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087 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Jeffrey Riggs of The 21 Drive-In - Van Buren, MO

087 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Jeffrey Riggs of The 21 Drive-In - Van Buren, MO

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_driveintheatre

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/

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Jun 01, 202301:12:35
086 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Caswell Cooke of The Misquamicut Drive-In - Westerly, RI
May 25, 202346:04
085 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Chip Sawyer of The Silvermoon Drive-In - Lakeland, FL

085 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Chip Sawyer of The Silvermoon Drive-In - Lakeland, FL

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/

https://www.facebook.com/silvermoondrivein

https://www.instagram.com/silver_moon_drive_in/

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/

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May 18, 202301:20:07
084 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Muppets Take Mahoning with The Barretta Brothers

084 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Muppets Take Mahoning with The Barretta Brothers

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


For more information on MUPPETS TAKE MAHONING:

https://mahoningdrivein.ticketleap.com/muppets-take-mahoning/


For more information on THE BARRETTA BROTHERS VODCAST:

https://www.thebarrettabrothers.com/

https://www.facebook.com/barrettabrothers

https://www.youtube.com/c/thebarrettabrothers

https://www.instagram.com/thebarrettabrothers/

https://www.genebarretta.com/

https://twitter.com/billbarretta

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

May 11, 202301:47:07
083 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: John Heidel of The Goochland Drive-In - Hadensville, VA
May 04, 202301:16:46
082 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: May 2023 Calendar Preview

082 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: May 2023 Calendar Preview

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.mahoningdit.com/

https://www.facebook.com/mahoningdriveintheater/

https://www.instagram.com/mahoningdriveintheater/

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Apr 27, 202301:19:22
Bonus Episode - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Mahoning Projection Update - April 2023
Apr 22, 202347:37
081 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Sandy Talks Merch and Authorship

081 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Sandy Talks Merch and Authorship

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 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/

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Apr 20, 202351:22
Bonus Episode - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Sandy Talks INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS and Introduces The Mahoning Book Club
Apr 18, 202343:36
080 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Dave Talks Lot Management and Off The Wall

080 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Dave Talks Lot Management and Off The Wall

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.patreon.com/mahoningdrivein

https://www.mahoningdit.com/

https://www.facebook.com/mahoningdriveintheater/

https://www.instagram.com/mahoningdriveintheater/

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Apr 13, 202359:04
079 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Ginger Lynn Allen
Apr 06, 202344:08
078 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Geoffrey Cee, Film Collector, DJ and Mahoning Pal
Mar 30, 202301:02:48
077 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Beth Answers Patreon Member Questions / Off The Wall - Food Films

077 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Beth Answers Patreon Member Questions / Off The Wall - Food Films

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_cheeseburger/


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/

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Mar 23, 202301:03:16
076 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Krista Forte of The Santee Drive-In - Santee, CA
Mar 16, 202354:08
075 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Selby Screens
Mar 09, 202349:36
074 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Mindy and Nick Pastrovich of The Litchfield Skyview Drive-In - Litchfield, IL

074 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Mindy and Nick Pastrovich of The Litchfield Skyview Drive-In - Litchfield, IL

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.com/litchfieldskyview/


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

Mar 02, 202357:21
073 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: David Kilderry of The Lunar Drive-In - Dandenong, Victoria, Australia

073 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: David Kilderry of The Lunar Drive-In - Dandenong, Victoria, Australia

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 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

Feb 23, 202356:14
072 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Cara Russell of The Hwy 21 Drive-In - Beaufort, SC
Feb 16, 202354:08
071 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Jan Krawitz, Director of DRIVE-IN BLUES (1986)

071 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Jan Krawitz, Director of DRIVE-IN BLUES (1986)

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 from Drive-in Blues up on eBay in the next few weeks. I have recently finished organizing them into rolls (on cores) culled from different locations where we filmed. If people are interested in learning more, they can contact me through my website: www.jankrawitz.com "


Plus an update from Jan on the Drive-Ins featured in DRIVE-IN BLUES:

"I-45 in Houston closed in February 1992

Gemini Theatre, Dallas

I found some post-closed photos:

It looks like the date was the late 80s so a few years after I filmed.

http://www.cosmicool.com/driveins/gemini

The story I forgot to tell about the Gemini is that on Monday nights ($1/car?) the lot would be overrun by teenagers. I think the lot size was

about 1000 cars. Each HS would claim its own section of the lot on Monday nights so they knew where to park and meet their friends. The rest of the community knew to stay away on those nights as music from the cars would blare out of big speakers mounted on top of the cars (you can see that in my film) and nobody could hear the movie.

Best Western Movie Manor in Monte Vista, CO is still in business.

S and S Drive-in, Stamford, TX (the owner with the gimme hat) — says it closed in 1984 but we know that’s not true since I filmed there in 1985 - but it sounds like that might have been its last season.

I filmed at a theater on Monahans, TX (one of the snack bar scenes and people arriving), but I don’t remember its name so can’t look it up.

Still open:

Mansfield Drive-in, Mansfield, CT

Orefield Drive-in, Orefield, PA"


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/

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Jan 19, 202359:44
070 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Michael's Story
Jan 04, 202301:08:20
069 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Blake Smith, President of The Admiral Twin and Starlite Drive-Ins
Dec 15, 202250:27
068 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Post-Season Musings and Patreon Questions Answered
Dec 01, 202201:25:18
067 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Pamula Pierce Barcelou and THE LEGEND OF BOGGY CREEK (1972)
Nov 17, 202201:42:45
066 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Patreon Questions Answered and End Of 2022 Season
Oct 27, 202201:01:41
065 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Artist Charles Moran
Oct 20, 202201:03:58
064 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: October 2022 Preview and Patreon Questions Answered
Oct 06, 202201:24:36
063 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: The Gate Crew Story: Will, John, and Dave
Sep 29, 202202:13:29
062 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: August 2022 Recap
Sep 08, 202201:31:20
061 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Cannon Corner #4 - Austin Trunick on NINJA III: THE DOMINATION (1984) and KICKBOXER (1989)
Aug 18, 202238:59
060 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: July 2022 Recap And Common Questions
Aug 10, 202201:13:14
059 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Mahoning Monkee Spectacular - Thom Shubilla and Derek Miner
Aug 04, 202201:05:53
058 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Cannon Corner #3 - Austin Trunick on PENITENTIARY III (1987)
Jul 28, 202232:00
057 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Tom Bifulco, Mahoning Poster Artist
Jul 21, 202201:14:02
056 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment
Jul 06, 202242:22
055 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Mahoning Drive-In July 2022 Preview
Jun 30, 202201:02:59
054 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: The 2022 Season So Far - April To June
Jun 23, 202201:28:55
053 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Tony Liberto, President and CEO, Ricos Products
Jun 16, 202231:38
052 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Cannon Corner #2 - Austin Trunick on THE APPLE (1980) and DEATH WISH 3 (1985)
Jun 09, 202246:45
051 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Thom Shubilla on Batman 1966
Jun 02, 202201:16:29
050 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: June 2022 Preview
May 26, 202259:27
 049 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Cannon Corner - Austin Trunick on LIFEFORCE (1985)
May 19, 202235:00
048 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Robbie Mack, President of Filmack Studios
May 12, 202249:56
047 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Linnea Quigley
May 05, 202239:57
046 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Stephen R. Bissette with Vermont Drive-In Memories

046 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Stephen R. Bissette with Vermont Drive-In Memories

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 the stars.


Recorded 2/8/22


For more of Steve's work, visit:


https://www.facebook.com/Stephen-R-Bissette-WriterArtistPackagerSelf-Publisher-962085197245849/

https://www.pspublishing.co.uk/studio-of-screams-hardcover-stephen-r-bissette-mark-morris-christopher-golden-tim-lebbon-step-5043-p.asp?v=0&variantid=5044&fbclid=IwAR3pX1H9WeuernVnHcBJsGRGSyD9EnqeYJYTIlCRQS6MkDal8vKfeftiQ7U

https://www.pspublishing.co.uk/the-brood-hardcover-by-stephen-r-bissette-4784-p.asp?fbclid=IwAR30CkRqaNHudPJXLvVIXTVqZry216WBoPIRgtHxRK_5qK1VdTrBm75YYpg

(Both STUDIO OF SCREAMS and THE BROOD also available on Amazon)


https://www.amazon.com/Bissettes-Thoughtful-Creatures-Color-Cover/dp/B09LGSG3Y1/?fbclid=IwAR3sKBv44gTPRIH4coVBLwxyJtP5LslTQ6KX6TKnABFlNG8Zaz_f1EgVI2M

https://www.amazon.com/SR-Bissettes-Brooding-Creatures-Hardcover/dp/B09WYT7SZL/?fbclid=IwAR0ohGJaqjBdaJA--cBe4GTNV0TgoagTrT1uDD_aWfRWdzTPaYnT5EEWohQ

https://www.amazon.com/Cryptid-Cinema-Meditations-Backwoods-Bogeymen/dp/1975938135/?fbclid=IwAR0w9bOXaikmpKHB9OUeVPF_pKtDniSXBCF1ebBzmpwwebqAP2lpkyzpwOc

https://www.amazon.com/Wonders-Millennial-Marvel-Movies-Best-ebook/dp/B0098176SQ/?fbclid=IwAR0w9bOXaikmpKHB9OUeVPF_pKtDniSXBCF1ebBzmpwwebqAP2lpkyzpwOc

https://www.amazon.com/Horrors-Cults-Crimes-Creepers-Best-ebook/dp/B009B59WWM/?fbclid=IwAR1vVu4VF4JpoVCA5dRY878Ls8JuVdN4xU3WFbcxw2k-ypo8NmWI24bEAC4

https://www.amazon.com/Teen-Angels-Mutants-Stephen-Bissette/dp/1935558935/?fbclid=IwAR2kz_7s6ciU32eTdG0s6ibu-uKIkDcURaeh_ObbiLm9NtXGErnvJa2-sWQ


https://www.blackcoatpress.com/nonfiction.html?fbclid=IwAR3rOAuHxtMjfTqY4s4hG5un8K5COcc7QMJo7CDien1AbLCOVL3T2y0glMU

(All BLUR volumes also available via Amazon)


https://www.amazon.com/Absolute-Swamp-Thing-Moore-Printing/dp/1779506953/?fbclid=IwAR3pX1H9WeuernVnHcBJsGRGSyD9EnqeYJYTIlCRQS6MkDal8vKfeftiQ7U

https://www.amazon.com/Absolute-Swamp-Thing-Alan-Moore/dp/1779502826/?fbclid=IwAR3CgeKBos0baqYpJRJnJxyWYuR0pGiHka_Ho0e7NcAv8mZy_-0AN56jBeY

https://www.amazon.com/Absolute-Swamp-Thing-Alan-Moore/dp/1779512198/?fbclid=IwAR1vVu4VF4JpoVCA5dRY878Ls8JuVdN4xU3WFbcxw2k-ypo8NmWI24bEAC4

(Be aware that the original creators DO get royalties of sales from these ABSOLUTE SWAMP THING editions)




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/

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Apr 28, 202201:36:50
 045 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Kyle Park and Kevin Day of Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
Apr 21, 202201:15:41
044 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: April Wright on GOING ATTRACTIONS and BACK TO THE DRIVE-IN
Apr 14, 202201:14:26
043 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Top Five Returns with Carl and Darryl
Apr 07, 202201:35:30
042 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Production Team - Zeneca and John
Mar 17, 202201:12:18
041 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Off The Wall and PA Drive-In Memories
Mar 09, 202201:24:16
040 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: New Film Haul and February Patreon Questions Answered
Feb 27, 202201:29:18
039 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Tom Quigley - Director of 88MPH: THE STORY OF THE DELOREAN TIME MACHINE
Feb 16, 202201:00:53
038 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Remembering Gene & Drive-In Memories
Feb 09, 202249:44
037 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: AGFA & Off-Season Plans
Feb 02, 202252:57
036 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Patreon-Submitted Questions Answered!
Jan 26, 202201:26:35
035 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: AT THE DRIVE-IN Director Alexander Monelli on MARIONETTE LAND
Jan 13, 202201:08:51
034 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: JT's Story
Dec 29, 202101:35:57
033 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: 2021 Season Reflections with Rob
Dec 15, 202101:08:50
032 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: End of Season Shut-Down, Virtual Shows, and Favorite Christmas Movies
Dec 03, 202153:56
031 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Exhumed Films 24-Hour Horrorthon Recap

031 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Exhumed Films 24-Hour Horrorthon Recap

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, theater, experience, and rare Mahoning staff field trip!

Recorded 11/10/21.

Nov 17, 202101:47:14
030 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Beth and Listener Messages

030 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Beth and Listener Messages

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

Nov 04, 202149:22
029 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Scary Movies and Patreon Listener Questions

029 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Scary Movies and Patreon Listener Questions

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

Recorded 10/20/21

Oct 26, 202101:25:21
028 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Green Prints, Projector Tweaks, and Listener Voice Messages

028 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Green Prints, Projector Tweaks, and Listener Voice Messages

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

Recorded 9/29/21

Oct 07, 202101:04:16
027 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Lot Cats, Late Prints, Tunnel Vision Tuesdays and Tarantino

027 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Lot Cats, Late Prints, Tunnel Vision Tuesdays and Tarantino

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.

Sep 30, 202101:06:54
026 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Good, Bad, And Ugly Prints, Speakers, and Carloads of Fun

026 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Good, Bad, And Ugly Prints, Speakers, and Carloads of Fun

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.

Sep 17, 202101:27:58
025 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Joe Bob's Drive-In Jamboree

025 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Joe Bob's Drive-In Jamboree

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.

Sep 02, 202101:11:39
024 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Save The Mahoning
Aug 06, 202101:10:48
023 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Top Five with Carl and Darryl

023 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Top Five with Carl and Darryl

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 levels are a little uneven.  Onward and upward with the next on-site record, we promise!

Jun 29, 202101:05:12
022 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Hanks-Giving, Mahoning History, Joe Bob Thursday, and More

022 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Hanks-Giving, Mahoning History, Joe Bob Thursday, and More

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).

Jun 15, 202101:09:34
021 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Zombiefest, Ticketing, DJ Booth, Joe Bob and More

021 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Zombiefest, Ticketing, DJ Booth, Joe Bob and More

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!

Jun 03, 202101:04:47
020 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Shop Talk & Drive-In Memories

020 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Shop Talk & Drive-In Memories

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

May 25, 202101:29:58
 019 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Gary K. Wolf, Creator of Roger Rabbit

019 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Gary K. Wolf, Creator of Roger Rabbit

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 Sunday, May 9th screening of WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT? on 35mm.

Tickets available now at:

https://mahoningdrivein.ticketleap.com/rogerrabbit/

For more on Gary K. Wolf, including links to buy his novels in bound, electronic, and audiobook form, please visit him online at https://garywolf.com

For more of Mike Kenny talking movies, check him out at https://anchor.fm/ieatmoviespodcast

May 01, 202101:26:38
018 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Poster Artist Spotlight with Hayden Hall

018 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Poster Artist Spotlight with Hayden Hall

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.

Apr 30, 202130:58
017 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Darkside Of Disney with Mike Kenny

017 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Darkside Of Disney with Mike Kenny

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.

Apr 27, 202141:48
016 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: April Recap And Shop Talk

016 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: April Recap And Shop Talk

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.

Apr 21, 202101:33:08
015 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Andre Gower Interview

015 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Andre Gower Interview

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.

Apr 12, 202101:08:11
014 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Scott's Story

014 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Scott's Story

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

Apr 01, 202132:25
013 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Kelly's Story

013 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Kelly's Story

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

Mar 31, 202117:38
012 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Becca's Story

012 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Becca's Story

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

Mar 30, 202115:58
011 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Andy's Story

011 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Andy's Story

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.

Mar 27, 202131:35
010 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: April-May 2021 Preview

010 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: April-May 2021 Preview

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

Mar 26, 202101:19:03
009 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Beth's Story

009 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Beth's Story

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.

Mar 25, 202124:29
008 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Nancy's Story

008 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Nancy's Story

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

Mar 24, 202112:11
007 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Mark Pilot

007 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Mark Pilot

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

Mar 23, 202132:22
006 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Rob's Story

006 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Rob's Story

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

Mar 22, 202125:03
005 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Sandy's Story

005 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Sandy's Story

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.

Mar 20, 202124:51
004 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Jess's Story

004 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Jess's Story

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.

Mar 18, 202126:26
003 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Jeff's Story

003 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Jeff's Story

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.

Mar 17, 202126:15
002 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Virgil Pilot
Mar 16, 202124:35
001 - Mahoning Drive-In Radio: Patreon Launch
Mar 16, 202106:47