Mahoning Drive-In Radio

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!

  1. MAR 26

    159 - The Return Of Ricos Products with Megan Petri MacDiarmid

    Virgil and Mark welcome Megan Petri MacDiarmid, Vice President of Marketing for Ricos Products and 5th generation family member at the company! Ricos is beloved by Mahoning Drive-In Theater customers, and we delve into that quirky connection in this chat, along with tales of product testing and development, Drive-In memories, and details about the upcoming visit by Megan, the Ricos nacho truck, and Rico himself at our April 10-11, 2026 Opening Weekend! Plus probing questions submitted by our Patreon members answered! Recorded 2/26/26 For tickets to our 2026 Opening Weekend featuring THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939), WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (1971), and Ricos Products IN PERSON: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/mahoningdrivein/opening26 Visit Ricos Products online here: https://ricos.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RicosProducts/ https://x.com/ricosproducts/ https://www.instagram.com/ricosproducts/ https://www.pinterest.com/ricosproducts1/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ricosproducts?lang=en 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 For Mahoning Drive-In merch online: https://merchbin.net/collections/mahoning-drive-in-theater https://www.crackerjackposters.com/s/shop

    31 min

  2. MAR 12

    158 - 50 Years of 35mm with Projectionist Mark Pusillo

    Virgil and Mark thread up a chat with longtime 35mm projectionist Mark Pusillo, discussing his 50-year projection journey, from teenage apprentice in the 1970s to union positions, with tales of Jerry Lewis Cinemas, classic New Jersey Theaters, adult cinemas, carbon arc to platters, Drive-Ins to 70mm, Times Square to projecting our Mahoning Drive-In Road Show events at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway, NJ. Recorded 2/24/26 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 For Mahoning Drive-In merch online: https://merchbin.net/collections/mahoning-drive-in-theater https://www.crackerjackposters.com/s/shop

    1h 2m

  3. FEB 5

    157 - Mahoning Drive-In Road Show 2026 Preview

    Virgil and Mark dive into the 2026 Mahoning Drive-In RoadShow, discussing venues and details for their February-March 2026 35mm Drive-In-style screenings at indoor theaters around the northeast. Recorded 1/28/26 For the full Road Show list and ticket links: https://www.mahoningdit.com/events-schedules/mahoning-drive-in-road-show 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 For Mahoning Drive-In merch online: https://merchbin.net/collections/mahoning-drive-in-theater https://www.crackerjackposters.com/s/shop

    53 min

  4. JAN 29

    156 - Retro Reviews #1

    Virgil and Mark welcome Mahoning Lot Manager Dave to the podcast to talk about recent retro films they've viewed at home and in the theater. Films discussed include THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (1960), THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (1982), DON'T PANIC (1987), A BRIDGE TOO FAR (1977), VALLEY OF THE DOLLS (1967), SLITHER (2006), and more. Recorded 1/26/26 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 For Mahoning Drive-In merch online: https://merchbin.net/collections/mahoning-drive-in-theater https://www.crackerjackposters.com/s/shop

    51 min

  5. 12/18/2025

    155 - 2025 Mahoning Drive-In Season Memories - Part 2

    Virgil and Mark are joined by Mahoning Merch Manager Sandy and Lot Manager Dave to shake loose more memories of the 2025 season at the Mahoning Drive-In Theater. Recorded 12/10/25 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 For Mahoning Drive-In merch online: https://merchbin.net/collections/mahoning-drive-in-theater https://www.crackerjackposters.com/s/shop

    1h 14m

  6. 12/11/2025

    154 - 2025 Mahoning Drive-In Season Memories - Part 1

    Virgil and Mark are joined by Mahoning Snack Bar Manager Beth to discuss memories of the 2025 season at the Mahoning Drive-In Theater. Recorded 12/3/25 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 For Mahoning Drive-In merch online: https://merchbin.net/collections/mahoning-drive-in-theater https://www.crackerjackposters.com/s/shop

    1h 10m

  7. 11/13/2025

    153 - Scare-A-Thon 2025: The Aftermath

    Virgil and Mark discuss the planning, execution, and aftermath of The Mahoning Drive-In Theater's first Halloween dusk-to-dawn SCARE-A-THON, 5 films that ran from 7:30pm to 7:30 am, as well as the upcoming 11/22/25 MAHONING WINE FEST, off-season plans, and a shallow dive into the Mahoning's ongoing Patreon program. Recorded 11/6/25 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 For Mahoning Drive-In merch online: https://merchbin.net/collections/mahoning-drive-in-theater https://www.crackerjackposters.com/s/shop

    58 min

  8. 10/22/2025

    152 - Mike Weatherford on Universal Monster Mash IX, Monster Kid Memories, and DRIVE-IN KINGS OF 1977

    Mark in joined by Las Vegas entertainment reporter Mike Weatherford, author of CULT VEGAS: THE WEIRDEST! THE WILDEST! THE SWINGIN'EST TOWN ON EARTH! and the comic series DRIVE-IN KINGS OF 1977, to talk about the film in this weekend's October 24-25, 2025 "Universal Monster Mash IX" at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater, along with Monster Kid Memories, local Tulsa horror host Mazeppa, Castle Films, Aurora model kits, THE GREEN SLIME, and the latest issue of DRIVE-IN KINGS of 1977! Recorded 10/21/25 For Universal Monster Mash IX tickets: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/mahoningdrivein/UniversalMashIX Check out DRIVE-IN KINGS OF 1977 here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/driveinkings1977/drive-in-kings-of-1977-1-6 https://www.facebook.com/p/Drive-in-Kings-of-1977-comic-100090057309258/ 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 For Mahoning Drive-In merch online: https://merchbin.net/collections/mahoning-drive-in-theater https://www.crackerjackposters.com/s/shop

    1 hr
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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!

Information

  • Creator
    Mark Nelson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    161
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mark Nelson
  • Show Website
    Mahoning Drive-In Radio

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