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 Tromad...
Jul 06, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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.instagram.com/mahoningdriveintheater/ https://twitter.com/mahoningdit...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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/mahoningdriveintheater/ https://twitter.com/mahoningdit...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/mahoningdrivein https://www.m...
Jun 16, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 53
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 Exhumed Films' "Action-Adventure Weekend"). Join us for fun and frolic as a disco dystopia and urban vi...
Jun 09, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 52
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 classic TV and monster movies, THE CANNED FILM FESTIVAL, video stores, Gilbert Gottfried, and more!...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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/ https://twitter.com/mahoningdit...
May 26, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 50
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 everyone's favorite Steve Railsback space vampire movie, from script to screen! Recorded 4/27/22 For more...
May 19, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 49
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. Recorded 3/16/22 For more on Filmack visit: http://www.filmack.com/ To follow the progress of an up...
May 12, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 48
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 podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: ht...
May 05, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 47
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-Bisset...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 46
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 and more! For more on Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company, visit: https://neshaminycreekbrewing.com/ Recorded 4/5/22 For exc...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 45
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 trips, Joe Bob and more! For more of April's work and how to get your own copy of her films, visit: htt...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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 is just an extension of our love of movies and starting a conversation. Something that is amplified d...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 43
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 and more, and John is the wood whisperer behind the NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST house, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSAC...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 42
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 Express (1965) Flight Of The Phoenix (1965) Recorded 2/16/22 For exclusive additional podcasts, vid...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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 Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/mahoningdrivein https://www.mahoningdit.com/ https://www.f...
Feb 27, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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.quigleyfilms.com/ https://corporate.hagerty.com/driversfoundation/ https://www.youtube.com/c/hagertydriv...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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.mahoningdit.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mahoningdriveintheater/ https://www.instagram.com/mahoningdrivei...
Feb 09, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/mahoningdrivein https://www.maho...
Feb 02, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 37
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.com/mahoningdit...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 36
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-jeJn3xrU8yq3SJUKGjyWFin2rGl9axRPfD9IgdU-pn54 Available for Amazon and iTunes digital rental and purchase on January 18th. h...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 9 min
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.patreon.com/mahoningdrivein https://www.mahoningdit.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mahoningdriveintheater/ http...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 34
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://www.instagram.com/mahoningdriveintheater/ https://twitter.com/mahoningdit...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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.facebook.com/mahoningdriveintheater/ https://www.instagram.com/mahoningdriveintheater/ https://twitter.c...
Dec 03, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 30
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, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Jeff, Virgil, and Mark talk "green prints", Mahoning projector upgrades, upcoming shows, and play some listener voice messages. Recorded 9/29/21
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 27
