REWIND: GenX Mall Experience

Today, shopping malls are struggling to keep their doors open, but a few decades ago they were booming. To many kids who grew up in the ’70s and ’80s, the mall was a favorite hangout, an entertainment center, a cafeteria, and even a date night destination! In this episode, our parents have dropped us off at the front entrance where we start reminiscing about the Generation X mall experience. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchShop » genxgrownup.com/amazonTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641Google » GenXGrownUp Podcast (google.com)Pocket Casts » pca.st/8iuLStitcher » www.stitcher.com/s?fid=146720&refid=stprTuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast…Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK History of malls in the U.S. » www.sunsetplaza.com/the-history-of-malls-in-the-u-s/ History of retail stores » www.bigcommerce.com/blog/retail/ Retail Archaeology » www.youtube.com/channel/UCR2LNeZSqINp0WTd_eWCIGg Dead malls » deadmalls.com/ 10 Largest mall in the world » www.touropia.com/largest-malls-in-the-world/ Amazing Classic Arcade Pictures » arcadeblogger.com/2017/08/18/time-out-arcade-amazing-classic-arcade-pictures/ Email the show » [email protected] Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices