Meet Me at the Food Court

On this episode, Darwin and Cat revisit the golden age of the American mall, when it wasn’t just a place you went, it was where everything happened.From unsupervised teenage adventures to bizarre “theme” malls, the duo digs into what made malls feel like their own world, and why that world stuck with us.Along the way: a questionable run-in with mall security, a “glamorous” forgotten store, and the kind of moments that could only unfold under fluorescent lights.There’s also a quick look at how malls rose, ruled, and quietly faded into obscurity. When Tiffany sang "I Think We're Alone Now" who knew she'd be forecasting the future of the mall. If you grew up with a mall nearby, you’ve probably got stories.This is ours.