A special Paige and Emily only episode, recorded live from their respective apartments! Topics include what were doing while in quarantine, the possible fates of various mall businesses due to the closure of malls during this time, and the increased use of the phrase during this time. Anyway, this is weird. Hope you like it. Be safe and absolutely do not go to the mall, which you cant, because its closed. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY STITCH FIX! Save 25% on your first Stitch Fix box by visiting www.stitchfix.com/mall THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP For 10% off, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/mall THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY "THE DATING GAME KILLER" Subscribe today to "The Dating Game Killer" and other great shows from Wondery on Apple Podcasts, wherever youre listening right now. FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod BUY MALL TALK MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/mall-talk

Whitmer Thomas (The Golden One on HBO) tells us once and for all which is better, Tillys or Zumiez. Plus handing out show flyers in front of Hot Topic in his teen years, working at the Active store on the Promenade when he first moved to LA, and the joys watching a friend spend money that they shouldnt now. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP For 10% off, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/mall THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY WONDERY! Subscribe today to The Dating Game Killer and other great shows from Wondery on Apple Podcasts, wherever youre listening right now. FOLLOW WHIT: https://twitter.com/WhitmerThomas https://www.instagram.com/whitmerthomas FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/mall-talk BUY MALL TALK MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Megan Koester (Adult Swim, Grifthorse podcast) joins Paige and Emily to talk Australian malls, Borders return fraud, and the novelty t-shirt garbage heap that is Forever 21. Plus where to get the best bang for your buck in the Glendale Galleria food court, the various tiers of Macys and... MORE! THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP For 10% off, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/mall THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY WONDERY! Subscribe today to The Dating Game Killer and other great shows from Wondery on Apple Podcasts, wherever youre listening right now. FOLLOW MEGAN: https://twitter.com/bornferal https://www.instagram.com/bornferal/ FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Emily and Paige are joined by Don Fanelli (The Need to Fail podcast) to talk terrifying turkey statues, Claires ear piercings and getting paid to do Improv Everywhere at a mall in Hong Kong. Plus everyones unique relationships to Lucky Brand Jeans, an update on the state of Papyrus, and a reminder that Burbank Town Center does in fact have a Bed, Bath & Beyond. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY STITCH FIX! Save 25% on your first Stitch Fix box by visiting www.stitchfix.com/mall THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP! For 10% off, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/mall FOLLOW DON: https://twitter.com/donfanelli https://www.instagram.com/donfanelli/ FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Vince Caldera and Luis Lemus (Sleepover podcast) grew up going to the Glendale Galleria, aka the best mall. They come by to talk about how the Americana changed the Galleria, seeing movies at Pacific Theatres, and getting banned from Toys R Us. Plus a recent trip to The Void VR experience, trying Hot Dog on a Stick for the first time and of course, all things Build-A-Bear Workshop. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP For 10% off, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/mall FOLLOW VINCE & LUIS: https://www.instagram.com/vince_caldera/ https://www.instagram.com/2luis2lemus/ FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Ryan OFlanagan (Comedy Central, American Vandal) hasnt been to the mall in a year, but hes here this week to reminisce about the circular food court of Providence Place Mall in Rhode Island, various suits hes purchased over the years, and some important middle school era matching-set outfits from the now defunct Structure. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP For 10% off, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/mall FOLLOW RYAN: https://www.instagram.com/ryanoflan/ https://twitter.com/ryanoflan FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Giulia Rozzi (Conan) joins the pod to talk going to the mall now versus as a teen, snacking on food court gravy, and meeting Rick Fox. Also, Emily tries Shaqs new chicken restaurant and Paige considers buying a mug. FOLLOW GIULIA: https://twitter.com/GiuliaRozzi https://www.instagram.com/msgiuliarozzi/ FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY STITCH FIX! Save 25% on your first Stitch Fix box by visiting www.stitchfix.com/mall THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP! For 10% off, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/mall MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Emily and Paige are joined by Jamie Loftus (Bechdel Cast) to talk taking the bus to Burbank Town Center, clearance holiday shopping at Claires and working at Borders for their final months in business. Plus how many Yankee Candles is too many, and the truth about where Gilmore Girls REALLY takes place. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP For 10% off, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/m FOLLOW JAMIE: https://twitter.com/jamieloftusHELP https://www.instagram.com/jamiechristsuperstar/ FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Noah Findling joins Paige and Emily to talk meeting girls in New Jersey malls, forming a life-long love for Panda Express, and visiting the Disneyland of grocery stores Stew Leonards. FOLLOW NOAH: https://www.instagram.com/noahbuilttheark/ https://twitter.com/NoahBuiltTheARK FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Ahmed Bharoocha (Dream Corp LLC, Comedy Central) comes by to talk outdoor malls in Santa Barbara, indoor malls in Rhode Island, and doing stand-up for the first time at now-defunct mall comedy club Stitches Komedy Kafe. Plus the rise and fall of the toy store in the mall, KB Toys. Malls! THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY "NATIONAL LAMPOON RADIO HOUR: THE PODCAST!" https://open.spotify.com/show/2eaKyxAEs92zIzDR4sNm0E THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP For 10% off, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/mall THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY STITCH FIX! Save 25% on your first Stitch Fix box by visiting www.stitchfix.com/mall FOLLOW AHMED: https://www.instagram.com/ahmedbharoocha/ https://twitter.com/AhmedBharoocha FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

The hilarious Steph Tolev (The Ringers, Vulture Comics You Should Know) joins Emily and Paige to talk about her teen years frequenting Canadian skate apparel store West 49, a recent failed trip to the Sprinkles cupcake ATM and why its better to go to the mall alone. FOLLOW STEPH: https://twitter.com/StephTolev https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev/ FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Simon Gibson (Inside Jokes, Last Call with Carson Daly) comes by to talk Portlands Lloyd Center and Mall 205, Burbanks Buffalo Wild Wings and Ross Dress For Less, and of course the discount queen herself, Marshalls. Plus a fun new segment, a surprising DMV location, and more. FOLLOW SIMON: https://www.instagram.com/simeygibson/ https://twitter.com/simeygibson FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Alex Kumin (Diamond Comedy Hour) visits from Chicago to talk half days spent at the Natick Mall outside Boston, an Abercrombie group interview gone wrong, and of course the catalog classic, dELiA*s. Plus we answer a few of lifes most important questions like, wOulD YoU rAtHeR bE iN a cAve oF sNakEs oR a bAthTub fUlL oF sluGs? THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY STITCH FIX! Save 25% on your first Stitch Fix box by visiting www.stitchfix.com/mall FOLLOW ALEX: https://twitter.com/AlexKumin https://www.instagram.com/alex.kumin/ FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Curt Neill comes by to talk to Paige and Emily about good and bad Oregon malls, the best sports-themed video games at Tilt Arcade and why he made Glendale Gallerias jerseys. Plus we learn that Curt is a jock, and play a special Chrismakkuh edition of Mall Libs (shoutout to Seth Cohen, who is hot). THIS EPISODE WAS SPONSORED BY HELIX! Get up to 125 dollars off at HelixSleep.com/MALL FOLLOW CURT: https://www.instagram.com/curtneill/ https://twitter.com/curtneill FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Paige and Emily are joined by LA native Jake Nordwind to talk about his teen years frequenting Westside Pavillion, Westfield Century City and the Beverly Center. Plus the importance of Jackass in a young mans life, and of course how to win back your ex by cutting holes in newspapers and going to the movies. FOLLOW JAKE: https://www.instagram.com/sk8rpunk69/ FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Paige and Emily talk with the hilarious Drew Droege about growing up going to the malls of North Carolina, getting accused of shoplifting Jurassic Park jawbreakers at Spencer's, loving mall movies, and last but not least the glitter heap that is Z Gallerie. FOLLOW DREW: https://twitter.com/drewdroege https://www.instagram.com/drew_droege/ FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Emily and Paige are joined by Kelly Nugent and Lindsay Katai (Teen Creeps) to talk Burbank Town Center, Fashion Valley in San Diego, Del Amo in Torrance, jobs at Pea in the Pod and AMC Theaters respectively, and of course, the absolute gem of early 2000s fashion, Charlotte Russe. Also, an update on Renee & Don 2019. FOLLOW KELLY & LINDSAY: https://twitter.com/kellynugee/ https://www.instagram.com/kellynugee/ https://twitter.com/lindsaykatai/ https://www.instagram.com/lindsaykatai/ LISTEN TO TEEN CREEPS: https://linktr.ee/teencreeps FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk **NEW RENEE & DON 2019 MERCH AT https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast ** Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Mandal the comedian joins Paige and Emily all the way from Atlanta, GA to talk Magic Johnson Theatres, Medu Bookstore, Hollywood Shots and so much more. Lots of stories from Greenbriar Mall, one from the Glendale Galleria, and another edition of Never Have I Ever Town Center. THIS EPISODE WAS SPONSORED BY HELIX! Get up to $125 off at HelixSleep.com/MALL! FOLLOW MANDAL: https://www.instagram.com/themandalman/ FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Paige and Emily are joined by Langan Kingsley (Teachers, Corporate) to discuss which is the worst Sephora, why the mall can be a comforting place for New York transplants, and last but certainly not least, capri pants from Ann Taylor. Who is Ann, anyway? Find out on this episode of Mall Talk. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY NATIVE To get 20% off, visit nativedeodorant.com/MALL or use promo code MALL at checkout. FOLLOW LANGAN: https://twitter.com/thisislangan FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

Since moving to LA, Will Miles (Comedy Central Half-Hour, South Side) has learned to love the mall. This week he joins Paige and Emily to talk about the wide array of regional ingredients and housewares available at World Market, going to The Grove high, the rumor that Oprah lives in an apartment at Water Tower Place in Chicago and, of course, his childhood stint as a sort of mall investigative journalist. FOLLOW WILL: https://twitter.com/MrWillMiles https://www.instagram.com/mrwillmiles/ FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Segment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

C.J. Toledano (House of Highlights) comes by to talk about getting back into the mall game after an injury, going into stores even though you know they make you mad and what where you park says about you. Plus we learn that, in his teen years, he worked half a shift at Hollister, and dared to wear jeans on the job at Blockbuster, but always dreamed of working at Foot Locker. And, last but not least, the long-awaited return of Halloween Mall Libs. FOLLOW C.J.: https://twitter.com/CJToledano https://www.instagram.com/cjhoh/ FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod/ https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast

This week, Paige and Emily are joined by Sara Schaefer comedian, graduate of the Thalhimers etiquette school, and that girl who ate a slice of Sbarro pizza on her local news station. They discover their shared love of miniatures, reminisce about collectible department store teddy bears and try some more Halloween-themed segments. FOLLOW SARA: https://www.instagram.com/saraschaefer1/ https://twitter.com/saraschaefer1 FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Shut Down, Rebrand, Expand theme by @wearenicelegs

Comedian and Canadian Will Weldon joins Paige and Emily to talk about Canadian-founded women's clothing store Aritzia! Also, the time he severely burned himself sneaking tea into the Chinook Centre movie theater, why New Year's Eve is the worst day to work at Blockbuster, and MORE!Plus special Halloween editions of M.A.L.L. and Shut Down, Rebrand, Expand. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY NATIVE! To get 20% off, visit nativedeodorant.com/MALL or use promo code MALL at checkout. FOLLOW WILL: https://twitter.com/oldmanweldon https://www.instagram.com/oldmanweldon/ FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Shut Down, Rebrand, Expand theme by @wearenicelegs

Emily and Paige are joined by the inimitable Karen Kilgariff (My Favorite Murder, Mr. Show) to talk shopping at Santa Rosa Plaza in the 80s, working at The Gap in the 90s and killing time at The Grove today! Plus more on LA's many malls, Outback Red and a special haunted edition of Desert Island. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY SIMPLEHEALTH Try SimpleHealth for free! Go to simplehealth.com/birth-control/MALL or enter code "MALL" at checkout! FOLLOW KAREN: https://twitter.com/KarenKilgariff FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Desert Island theme song by @wearenicelegs

Comedian Kristal Adams (Laugh After Dark, Whohaha) sits down with Paige and Emily to talk about her recent visit to a mall in Paris, a childhood dance recital at the Inland Center and the now-defunct original 5-7-9. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY SIMPLEHEALTHTry SimpleHealth for free! Go to simplehealth.com/birth-control/MALL or enter code "MALL" at checkout! FOLLOW KRISTAL: https://twitter.com/thedarkkristal https://www.instagram.com/thedarkkristal/ FOLLOW MALL TALK: https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpod https://twitter.com/malltalkpod MALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talk MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcast Shut Down, Rebrand, Expand theme by @wearenicelegs