Miles Gray (The Daily Zeitgeist) joins us to talk growing up on San Fernando Valley malls including but not limited to Sherman Oaks Fashion Square, Burbank Town Center (formerly Burbank Media City Center) and Fallbrook Center. Plus venturing to westside malls like Westfield Century City and the Beverly Center, sneaking into R-rated movies, experiencing the full spectrum of human emotion in the mall parking lot and finally, avoiding customers while working the floor at Coach.

Jason Sheridan (Podcast: The Ride) joins us to talk about the Rainforest Cafe gift shop turned Star Wars Trading Post at Downtown Disney, his times singing Christmas carols and playing hide and seek at the mall as a kid, the short-lived ill-conceived Six Flags Rollercoaster Cuts and finally, Another Universe - a now-defunct themed mall comic book store where there was once an X-Men wedding. Malls discussed include Granite Run Mall in Media, PA, Concord Mall in Wilmington, DE, King of Prussia Mall, Burbank Town Center and the Philadelphia airport. Also, a listener question about skipping school, which we would never do.

This week Paige and Emily talk to the hilarious Caleb Hearon about Hollister and Lucky You colognes, Facebook marketplace-based friendships, driving to Independence Center in Independence, MO as a right of passage, and the joys of meeting your mom at a mall between towns. Plus all things Buckle including but not limited to the Buckle Challenge, Buckle families, Buckle kids, Buckle Primo Cards and Buckle vs The Buckle. Also, a truly unique use of Lids custom embroidery.

Martin Urbano (Kimmel, Who Wants $2.69?) joins the pod to talk shopping the Macy’s clearance rack, committing a Yu-Gi-Oh!-based crime in a Waldenbooks, losing interest once a mall gets rid of its bookstore and more at Sunrise Mall in Brownsville, Texas, the Rivercenter in San Antonio, and the Galleria in Houston. Plus all things FYE, the ultimate store For Your Entertainment.

The hilarious Sydnee Washington (Unofficial Expert, Hobby Hunter) zooms in to talk Manhattan Mall in New York, Auburn Mall in Massachusetts, working at Victoria's Secret, getting Steve Madden cowboy boots at Macy’s, and learning what not to wear aka the whole catalog at Aéropostale. Plus a Valentine’s edition of Name That Store and some IKEA meatball talk.

Brodie Reed joins us to talk about Lawndale Mall, Fox Hills Mall, Guitar Center, Best Buy, the golden age of gauges, malls as the perfect setting for any genre, and finally, the “successful years” of GameStop and its surprising offerings today. Plus a Forever 21 update, unreasonably expensive containers, and Emily’s exciting new Home Good.

This week Emily and Paige talk to Samantha Ruddy (Colbert, Full Frontal) about a harrowing journey to a cookie cake, her numerous run-ins with the cast of The Office as a Scranton, PA teen, the different vibes of Steamtown Mall and Viewmont Mall, and of course, the most iconic mall engraving kiosk/store of them all, Things Remembered. Also, why we think the Americana at Brand instagram page is flirting with us.

Richelle Meiss (Walk You Out podcast) zooms in to talk walking to the Grove for mall dates, shopping the J.Crew sale rack and studying in the Barnes & Noble at Scottsdale Fashion Square and Kierland Commons in her teens, and finally, the many boxy crop tees, shift dresses and monogrammed leather goods available at Madewell. We also discuss some recent online shopping ventures, the now-open Target husk, and a listener question about mall bathrooms.

Actual Valley girl Logan Guntzelman (The Movie Show, Comedy Central) joins us to talk outdoor Cheesecake Factory booths, malls with good coffee shops, the origin of her fear of escalators, getting grounded for buying jeans at JCPenney and, finally, her time working at the Apple Store in the Beverly Center and Pasadena, respectively. Plus a Wetzel's Pretzels update and another thrilling edition of Name That Store.

Mike Carlson (Podcast: The Ride) joins us to talk Universal City Walk and the confirmed rumors of Dr. Toothsome’s Chocolate Emporium, Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL and its experimental bouts with Mickey’s Kitchen and Mars 2112, and finally, Mike’s years working at The Container Store including the time he met Garrett of the famous founders Kip and Garrett. Plus the first Desert Island of 2021, Emily’s takeout from the Cheesecake Factory, and Paige’s experience with the latest edition of Mall Madness.

In our final episode of the malliday season, Baron Vaughn zooms in to talk Las Vegas malls and Steve Madden dress shoes. We cover animatronics shows, indoor fountains, casino arcades, casino movie theaters, working at Sam Goody in the age of Dido, Steve Madden's son Stevie Madden and lots more. Plus, a special Roger's Gardens Christmas edition of The Price is No Object.

Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything, The Crystal Maze) joins us to talk about getting meatball subs, warheads and shiny shirts at Smith Haven Mall on Long Island. Plus all things Toys “R” Us including the insanity of Nickelodeon’s Super Toy Run, the various iterations of Geoffrey the Giraffe and whether kids really write their R’s backwards. Also, we declare the best corporate birthday deal in the game and play a special Hanukkah edition of Mall Libs.

In this segment from today's Patreon Plaza episode, "Mensch Bulldog", we finally reveal our true feelings about the minions. Every week on the patreon we talk about the mall ETC. This is some of that etc.

Emil Wakim joins the pod to talk about getting dropped off at the mall for dates as a teen, dressing to impress the employees at Zumiez, and why you should never go clothes shopping with a fresh haircut. Plus some recent online shopping deals and a special holiday edition of Desert Island (aka Iceberg Island).

Brandie Posey (Lady to Lady podcast) zooms in to talk working as the Easter bunny at Eagle Rock Plaza, loitering on the stairs at Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie, MD and getting as many free samples as possible at the Teavana in Annapolis Mall. Also, we answer a listener question about mall music!

The hilarious Chris Fleming joins Emily and Paige to talk Westfield Century City, FriYAY socks and the ways in which Solomon Pond Mall pales in comparison to the Natick Collection. Plus skipping school to get Cinnabon, seeing Crossroads with a crush, receiving J.Crew gifts from mom, and discovering our new favorite Blogspot blog.

Marcella Arguello (The Woke Bully, Everything’s Fine) zooms in to talk Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto, CA, her summer working at Forever 21, and making Payless ShoeSource your go-to for cute affordable shoes. Plus we discuss Billie Eilish’s new music video shot at the Glendale Galleria and Paige’s quick visit to the Americana.

Emily and Paige are joined by Adam Lustick (Corporate, No Joke podcast) to talk about his time working as a singing telegram at various mall-restaurant-based parties, falling asleep at the after prom at the mall movie theater and laughing just a little too hard in a screening of Dumb & Dumber. Plus an update on the famous pomegranate Illuminations candle from last week’s episode and another exciting game of Name That Store.

Katy French joins Paige and Emily to talk about working at Godiva at the Brea Mall, waiting on Celine Dion at Downtown Disney and creating the perfect Moulin Rouge prom look from the JCPenney sleepwear section. Plus we learn about the glory days of candle store Illuminations and have a potential revelation about their signature pomegranate scent.

Daniel Webb zooms in to the pod to talk Addams Family VHS tapes at Suncoast Motion Picture Company, Lucille Ball kiosk portraits at Mall of America, and McDonald’s hot fudge sundaes – no nuts – at the North Hills Mall in Dallas-Fort Worth. Plus an update on the Wetzel’s Pretzels saga, Emily’s trip to Roger’s Gardens and a special Mall-oween edition of Mall Libs.

Jared Logan (Comedy Central, Stream of Blood on Twitch) joins us to talk about the movie event of 2019: The Good Liar, the oft-forgotten Interstellar fast pass and the grand opening of the Morgantown Mall in Morgantown, WV which blew the Mountaineer Mall out of the water. Plus, the many phases of RadioShack and a special Mall-oween edition of M.A.L.L. … oween.

Jay Jurden (Tonight Show, RearView podcast) zooms in to talk pre-workouts and Girl Scouts at GNC, performing at the flagship Bloomingdale's in New York, and hitting the food court between Abercrombie shifts at Northpark Mall in Ridgeland, MS. Plus, we learn about the now-discontinued supplement Jack3d and play a special Mall-oween edition of The Price is No Object.

Emily and Paige talk to Danny Jolles (Colbert, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) about all things Papyrus including paper art, elaborate greeting cards, music boxes, gift wrap and of course, going out of business. Plus Blockbuster in the era of no late fees, the key differences between Tysons Corner 1 and 2, and a listener question about signature drinks.

Paige and Emily are joined by Alison Leiby (Ruined podcast, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) to talk indoor water features at Westfield Annapolis, slot machines at Arundel Mills, and off-price deals at Saks OFF 5TH.

Shalewa Sharpe zooms in to talk Why We Buy and butt bumping zones, 80s malls and twister beads, working at the Gap but *not* Gap Kids, and finally, the many celeb collaborations and work wear options of the recently bankrupt New York & Company.