Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Paige DeCiancio, co-owner of the Skyway Twin Drive-In Theatre in Warren, Ohio (celebrating their 75th anniversary this year), about growing up in the theater business, local competition, snack bar initiations, marquee maintenance, Laser Storm, and more. Recorded 4/2/24 Visit the Skyway online at: http://www.skywaydrivein.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SkywayDriveIn Check out our map of all of the Drive-Ins that have been featured on the podcast at: https://www.goog...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Virgil, Mark and Beth recount The Mahoning Drive-In Theater's 2024 opening weekend, and some of what it took to make it happen. Recorded 5/15/24 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 30, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Jeff, Virgil and Mark talk shop with Paula Herron, owner, with her husband Buddy, of The Central Drive-In Theatre in Norton, Virginia, the oldest operating Drive-In in the state. They discuss their unique amphitheater layout, on site arcade, running an indoor vs an outdoor theater, why they don't serve pizza, and more. Recorded 3/19/24 Visit the Central online at: https://nortoncinema.com/central-drive-in-norton https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100040105406131 Check out our map of all of ...
May 16, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Virgil and Mark take a moment to reflect on the passing of Mahoning Drive-In Theater business owner, master projectionist, leader, podcast co-host and friend Jeff, and discuss the future of the podcast. Recorded 5/1/24 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/mahoningdrivein...
May 02, 2024•25 min
Jeff, Virgil and Mark talk with Chad Gemzer, General Manager at the Getty Drive-In Theatre in Muskegon, Michigan, and his predecessor, Kevin Sims, about 40 years of wild nights, four-screen frolics, pivoting projection platforms, and more. Recorded 2/28/24 Visit the Getty online at: https://www.celebrationcinema.com/cinemas/getty-drive-in https://www.facebook.com/gettydrivein https://www.instagram.com/gettydrivein Check out our map of all of the Drive-Ins that have been featured on the podcast a...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Sara Clasen, General Manager of the Voy 61 Drive-In Theatre in Delmar, Iowa, about indoor and outdoor theater management, her grandfather's local theater and radio history, Drive-In trains, and more. Recorded 2/20/24 Visit the Voy 61 online at: https://www.61-driveintheatre.com https://www.facebook.com/61drivein https://www.instagram.com/voy61drivein Check out our map of all of the Drive-Ins that have been featured on the podcast at: https://www.google.com/maps/d/...
Apr 04, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Virgil and Mark chat with Nathan McDonald, owner of the iconic 66 Drive-In Theatre in Carthage, Missouri, about the theater's iconic screen tower, Route 66 tourism, the ups and downs of Drive-In ownership, and more. Recorded 1/23/24 Visit the 66 online at: http://66drivein.com https://www.facebook.com/66drivein https://www.instagram.com/66driveintheatre Check out our map of all of the Drive-Ins that have been featured on the podcast at: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1yJn88ZGUVg73U...
Mar 28, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Jeff, Virgil and Mark are joined by Holly Jones, a third-generation owner of The Stone Drive-In Theatre in Mountain View, Arkansas. They discuss growing up at a Drive-In, her grandfather's traveling cinema screenings, single-screen theater issues, and more. Recorded 2/27/24 Visit the Stone online at: https://www.stonedrivein.net https://www.facebook.com/stonedrivein https://www.instagram.com/stonedriveintheatre For a map of all of the Drive-Ins we've talked with on MAHONING DRIVE-IN RADIO (with ...
Mar 21, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Mark Frank, owner, and Craig Askew, longtime projectionist at the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre in Henderson, North Carolina, celebrating their 75th Anniversary this year, about film vs digital projection, Taylor Swift, vintage wiring, WOW Burgers, and more! This episodes goes down in MDIR history as the first guests to join us from INSIDE their Drive-In screen! Recorded 2/19/24 Visit The Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre at: https://www.raleighroaddrivein.com https://w...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Bob Weir, Mahoning tech advisor and longtime theatrical projectionist, about Drive-Ins (including the Arcadia, Bolero, Bear, Naaman's, and more), indoor theaters, projector tech, 70mm secret ops and more. Recorded 1/24/24 Visit Bob's current theater, the Screening Room at 1313 at: https://www.thescreeningroom.org https://www.facebook.com/TheScreeningRoom1313 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In ...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 105
Jeff, Virgil and Mark are joined by Chris Reject of the LVAC (Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations, who make our event shirts) and the LVAC (the Lehigh Valley Athletics Council, who bring regional wrestling to the Mahoning Drive-In and surrounding communities) to talk screen printing, Reel Rumble, independent record labels, Drive-Ins, being a projectionist, ALF and more! Recorded 2/7/24 Follow LVAC online at: https://www.xlvacx.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LVAC https://www.facebook.com/xLVACx/ https:...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Jeff, Virgil and Mark are joined by Krista, newest member of the Mahoning Drive-In Projection team, to talk about her journey to becoming a 35mm projectionist, Mahoning memories, 16mm, film collecting, Mr. Ed and more. Recorded 1/10/24 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....
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Nelson Page, Executive Director of The Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey about classic film, 35 and 70mm, indoor and outdoor theater management, the Paramus Drive-In, the repertory programming and mission of the BFC, and Fort Lee's place in American cinema history. Recorded 1/3/24 For more information on The Barrymore Film Center: https://www.barrymorefilmcenter.com https://www.facebook.com/BarrymoreFilmCenter https://www.instagram.com/barrymorefilmcen...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Jeff, Virgil and Mark discuss the procedure of closing the Mahoning Drive-In Theater down for the 2023 season, 2024 season preparation, Mark's trip to Italy, the Skowhegan Drive-In in Maine, and some of Jeff's pre-retro Mahoning memories. Recorded 12/6/23 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/ ht...
Jan 11, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Jeff, Virgil and Mark are joined by Mahoning Staffers Beth, Dave, Jess, Krista, Mike, Rob and Sandy, to celebrate our 100th episode, wax nostalgic and share the Mahoning joy, discussing favorite memories of past episodes and seasons on the lot, along with listener-submitted thoughts and salutations. This is a long one, so get comfy! Recorded 10/25-11/1/23 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www.patreo...
Dec 21, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 100
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 Tickets for UNIVERSAL MONSTER MASH VII available online now at: https://mahoningdrivein.ticketleap.com/admin/events/m...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Jeff, Virgil and Mark talk about recent Mahoning Drive-In Theater happenings and why and how shows sell out, as well as a little dip into pre-retro Mahoning Drive-In history and almost-history. Recorded 8/30/23 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/mahoningdriveintheate...
Oct 05, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 99
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 Follow DRIVE-IN KING OF 1977 on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090057309258 To help fund Issue #2: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/driveinkings1977/drive-in-kings-of-1977-2?fbclid=IwAR1EJkz3ajgxy4yW_mNsSU7WWOh5FVXG6vtLETzVGpUbEeUL...
Sep 21, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Virgil and Mark are joined by Mahoning Snack Bar Manager Beth for a continuation of our look back at the 2023 season so far, from July to August 2023. From VHS-Fest 7 to MUNSTER, GO HOME, it's been a wild ride so far! Recorded 8/23/23 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.c...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 97
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 For more of Mitch's work, visit: https://www.mitchoconnell.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mitchoconnellart https://www.facebook.com/mitch.oconnell Check out Tom's stylings ...
Aug 31, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Virgil, Mark and Dave answer Patreon-submitted questions! Recorded 8/9/23 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/ https://twitter.com/mahoningdit
Aug 24, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Jeff, Virgil, Mark and Beth discuss the 2023 Mahoning Drive-In Theater season so far, from our annual season opener of THE WIZARD OF OZ and WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY in late April, to the return of GODZILLA-PALOOZA in late June. Hear the inside stories of the chuckles and challenges that have gone on in front of and behind the scenes! Recorded 7/26/23 For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://ww...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 94
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! Tickets to SHOT OUT A CANNON available here: https://m...
Jul 27, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Our Drive-In Owners Series continues as Jeff, Virgil and Mark chat with Nick Meyer, Owner/Operator of The Stardust Drive-In in Chetek, Wisconsin, about pickles on a stick, giant bobbers, and innovating the Drive-In experience. Recorded 5/24/23 Visit The Stardust online at: https://stardustdriveinmovie.com/ https://www.facebook.com/StardustDriveInMovieTheater/ For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-In Patreon page at: https://www.pa...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 92
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 Visit The Kenda online at: https://kendadrivein.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KendaDriveIn/ For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discounts, visit the Mahoning Drive-...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Jeff, Virgil and Mark are joined by Mahoning Drive-In Theater Projection Manager Robert to talk about projecting 35mm film at the theater, and answer questions submitted by our Patreon members. Recorded 6/12/23 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/mahoningdriveintheate...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 90
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 Visit The Tiffin online at: https://tiffindriveintheater.com https://www.facebook.com/TiffinDriveIn/ https://www.instagram.com/tiffindrivein/ For exclusive additional podcasts, videos, sneak peeks, and on-site discou...
Jun 15, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Jeff, Virgil and Mark dig into the June 2023 calendar of events at The Mahoning Drive-In, discussing upcoming films and their personal experiences with them, and what additional fun is planned for the screenings. Recorded 5/31/23 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.maho...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 87
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 M...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 87
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 Visit the Misquamicut online at: https://mbadrivein.com https://www.facebook.com/people/Misquamicut-Drive-In-Theater/100064760527175/ https://www.tiktok.com/@misquamicutofficial For exclusive additio...
May 25, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 86
