
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 n... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryPlaces & TravelSociety & Culture | |||

Coquitlam Centre is a 1980s style suburban mall that has tried to stay relevant with renovations and buzzier retail options — but does it fully work? Episode Guest: Vancouver architect and project manager John Roddick.
Theme music composed by Tom Wh... more
For a mall next to City Hall, City Square may fly under the radar — but it’s a fascinating mix of neighbourhood necessities and Vancouver history. Episode Guests: Vancouver journalists Jen St. Denis and Dan Fumano.
Theme music composed by Tom Whalen... more
What happens to a mall when a redevelopment takes forever to take place? And what happens when a mall stops trying to be exciting, and in the process becomes a whole lot more interesting? Episode Guest: New Westminster resident and Burquitlam fan Che... more
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
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I am utterly charmed by this pod! I love learning local lore and I love a deep dive into the built and designed world. Fans of 99% Invisible will enjoy how FC makes a meal of Metro Vancouver’s malls. Justin and Steve complement each other perfectly: Justin unfurls local history in meticulous detail and Steve presents an optimistic outlook through poetic wanderings in the corridors (and caverns!) of our commercial behemoths. I find myself both simmering in the nostalgia of the malls of my youth a... more
Have to say that was the most entertaining! That Mia was amazing! Super fun! It would be great to hear more from her.
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A witty, neighborhood-scale podcast that surveys malls across Metro Vancouver through humorous banter, archival memories, and local context. Each episode centers a different shopping center, layering design critique, history, and community memories to answer what a mall means in 2026. Hosts Justin McElroy and Steve Masuch guide a playful, episode-by-episode exploration that pairs subjective verdicts with specifics like anchor tenants, architectural quirks, transit access, and shared experiences. Notable is the recurring ability to blend nostalgia with practical urban questions (accessibility, redevelopment, mixed-use strategies), often featuring a local guest who brings a distinct community or governance perspective. The tone tends toward l... more
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Recent guests on Food Court In Session include:
1. Dan Fumano
2. Jen St. Denis
3. Chelsea Watt
4. Colin Sharp
5. Mia Hill
6. Kevin Harding
7. Chris Cheung
8. Brendan Liaw
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