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by Justin McElroy & Steven Masuch
Food Court In Session is a podcast, ranking, series of essays, and exploration of every mall in Metro Vancouver.Every two weeks, Justin McElroy, Steve Masuch and rotating guests explore a different mall in our region, as we debate and determine what a mall means in 2026, and which one in Metro Vancouver is truly the best.Come along with us on this very silly but worthwhile journey, as we go to new food courts, and debate old memories.Consider it less as a definitive ranking and more of an anthology of the walkable indoor commercial spaces of our city that inspire joy, annoyance, nostalgia and questions about their future.Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, https://echomenace.com
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- 1 weeks ago30 min
Lonsdale Quay
Most "public markets" in Metro Vancouver created after Granville Island's ended up failing. So why did Lonsdale Quay succeed? Guest: Patron saint of Millennial Instagram, Seabus Memes.Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com
- 3 weeks ago34 min
Lansdowne Centre
Lansdowne doesn't have the buzzy outlets of Richmond Centre or the adulation of some of the more Asian-oriented malls in the city, but is it still good? Guest: lawyer and podcaster Sam Chang.Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com
- Oct 6, 202640 min
Kingsgate Mall
Celebrated in song, beloved by the city, totally average in terms of stores inside: why do people love Kingsgate Mall so much? Episode guest: provincial raconteur Bob Kronbauer.Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com
- Sep 8, 202629 min
Henderson Place Mall
Henderson Place has a good food court, a good design, a good location, and yet, a third to a quarter of all its storefronts are empty. Why? Guest: health policy analyst Zahid Dosa.Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com
- Aug 24, 202638 min
Haney Place Mall
There's no mystery on whether Haney Place Mall is any good. So we explore a more interesting question: what made it turn bad? Episode guest: Maple Ridge resident and IT manager Matt Aquin.Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com
- Aug 10, 202637 min
Guildford Town Centre
It doesn’t have the buzz or transit connections of a Metrotown or Oakridge or Aberdeen, but could Surrey’s finest be the best mall in Metro Vancouver? Guest: labour lawyer Vyas Saran.Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com
- Jul 29, 202636 min
Empire Centre
Smushed between much bigger Richmond options, does a great food court, one weird hallway, and one bad parking lot make a good mall? Episode Guest: Vancouver writer and journalist Christopher Cheung.Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com
- Jul 13, 202634 min
Denman Place
A small, old and dark mall, Denman is often derided — but is that justified? Justin and Steve invite their West End friend to make the best case for its community impact. Episode guest: Union organizer Stephanie Ryan.Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com
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About Food Court In Session
Food Court In Session is a podcast, ranking, series of essays, and exploration of every mall in Metro Vancouver.Every two weeks, Justin McElroy, Steve Masuch and rotating guests explore a different mall in our region, as we debate and determine what a mall means in 2026, and which one in Metro Vancouver is truly the best.Come along with us on this very silly but worthwhile journey, as we go to new food courts, and debate old memories.Consider it less as a definitive ranking and more of an anthology of the walkable indoor commercial spaces of our city that inspire joy, annoyance, nostalgia and questions about their future.Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, https://echomenace.com
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