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Food Court In Session

Justin McElroy & Steven Masuch
Richmond
Aberdeen Center
Admiralty Centre
The Amazing Brentwood
Burnaby
Vancouver
City Of Lougheed
City Square Shopping Centre
Central City
Capilano Mall
Brentwood
Bentall Centre
Timecop
Heritage Buildings
Surrey
Pickleball
Thomas Fung
Royal Centre
Food Court
Shape Properties

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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes9Founded4 months ago
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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.

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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.

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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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Recent Guests

Dan Fumano
Vancouver Sun reporter
Vancouver Sun
Episode: City Square
Jen St. Denis
Tai Senior Editor
Tai (Think Local)
Episode: City Square
Chelsea Watt
2023 Jeopardy! contestant and collector of 1200 grandmothers' salt and pepper shakers
Prize/collectibles enthusiast from New Westminster
Episode: City of Lougheed
Colin Sharp
Local comedian and longtime member of the hosts' friend group
Independent
Episode: Central City
Mia Hill
Acquaintance and principal with Earnscliffe Strategies
Earnscliffe Strategies
Episode: Capilano Mall
Kevin Harding
Vancouver resident and former spokesperson for the Save Mech campaign, advisor to co-ops and social enterprises
Provincial government / Save Mech campaign
Episode: Bentall Centre
Chris Cheung
Journalist and author of Very Vancouver, Uncovering the Soul of a West Coast City
Very Vancouver
Episode: Amazing Brentwood
Brendan Liaw
Most famous stay-at-home son from Metro Vancouver, Jeopardy contestant
Jeopardy (former contestant)
Episode: Admiralty Mall
Christopher Chung
Writer and BCIT professor who studies public spaces and culture
BCIT
Episode: Aberdeen Mall

Hosts

Justin McElroy
Host of the series with primary focus on guiding conversations and injecting humor; associated with multiple episodes and as a central on-screen host.
Steve Masuch
Co-host who participates in debating, scoring, and contextualizing malls within Vancouver's urban fabric.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • The Full Meal Deal

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    __________SC
    Canada2 months ago
  • Capilano was the best!

    Have to say that was the most entertaining! That Mia was amazing! Super fun! It would be great to hear more from her.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Def not Melissa
    Canada2 months ago

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Capilano Mall
Q: What would you keep or change if you could redesign Capilano today?
They emphasize keeping small, character-filled outlets and leveraging flexible spaces for non-traditional uses while maintaining essential everyday services like Walmart and the food court in a more appealing layout.
Capilano Mall
Q: What role does the pickleball court play in the mall's future?
The guests discuss pickleball as a unifying, high-occupancy use that can draw people in, sustain foot traffic, and potentially catalyze broader revitalization of the space.
Capilano Mall
Q: Mia, what keeps Capilano Mall relevant to the North Vancouver community today?
Mia points to the mix of everyday needs, a long-standing anchor mix, and the unique, community-focused spaces like Pastime Sports and Games, which give the mall character beyond traditional anchors.
Bentall Centre
Q: Could you live in Bentall Centre?
No, you could not live there; it lacks essential, ongoing daily-life anchors like a grocery store, and the space isn't designed for sustained living beyond transient shelter.

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What is Food Court In Session about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Jen St. Denis
3. Chelsea Watt
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7. Chris Cheung
8. Brendan Liaw

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