Food Court In Session

Justin McElroy & Steven Masuch
  • 5.0 (23)
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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

Episodes

  1. MAY 4

    Central City

    25 years ago, Surrey's big attempt at a big mall had goals of being "the Robson Street of Surrey". We fact check the reality. Episode Guest: Vancouver comedian Colin Sharp. Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com

    42 min

  2. APR 20

    Capilano Mall

    The story of Capilano is the story of so many midsized suburban malls, but there's a few interesting details of this mall that make it worth debating. Episode Guest: Earnscliffe Strategies principal Amelia Hill. Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com

    34 min

  3. APR 7

    Bentall Centre

    In some cities, underground maze-like malls linking metro stations to office complexes are popular, but does Vancouver's Bentall Centre match up? Episode Guest: government policy director and co-op champion Kevin Harding. Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com

    38 min

  4. MAR 23

    Amazing Brentwood

    It transformed from a somewhat generic suburban mall to a collection of shiny towers and anchor tenants, but as an actual mall, is The Amazing Brentwood really amazing? Episode Guest: Vancouver writer and journalist Christopher Cheung. Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com

    33 min

  5. MAR 9

    Admiralty Mall

    Which Metro Van mall has the biggest quality gap between its food court and the rest of its stuff? It may just be Admiralty. Episode Guest: Jeopardy Richmond local Brendan Liaw. Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com

    32 min
  6. Aberdeen Mall

    FEB 25

    Aberdeen Mall

    What's the best mall in Metro Vancouver? We're gonna figure it out, beginning with Richmond's influential Aberdeen Mall. Episode Guest: Vancouver writer and journalist Christopher Cheung. Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com

    35 min
  • 6 Episodes

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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    Justin McElroy & Steven Masuch
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Justin McElroy & Steven Masuch
  • Show Website
    Food Court In Session

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