Chapter
The Evolution of Malls
34:55 - 38:40 (03:44)
Malls have grown in popularity and size to the point of absurdity, with roller coasters and huge parking lots, not just in the US but also in Canada.
Clips
The hosts discuss abandoned malls and their significance in popular culture, recalling movie scenes and personal childhood experiences of visiting malls.
34:55 - 36:20 (01:24)
Summary
The hosts discuss abandoned malls and their significance in popular culture, recalling movie scenes and personal childhood experiences of visiting malls.
ChapterThe Evolution of Malls
EpisodeSelects: Live From San Francisco: How Malls Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this episode, the hosts talk about the evolution of malls and their sheer absurdity in Canada.
36:20 - 37:25 (01:04)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts talk about the evolution of malls and their sheer absurdity in Canada. They also discuss how Frank Zappa's song about how stupid Valley Girls were actually made them popular.
ChapterThe Evolution of Malls
EpisodeSelects: Live From San Francisco: How Malls Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss the history of American shopping malls, from their rise in popularity to their current decline.
37:25 - 38:40 (01:15)
Summary
The hosts discuss the history of American shopping malls, from their rise in popularity to their current decline. They also touch on the strange attractions that malls used to offer to attract customers, such as sea lions and indoor bungee jumping.