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Devin and Andy get together with Jared again to discuss American Dream, in the shadow of MetLife (briefly NYNJ) Stadium. How is this mall only 9 minutes from Rutt’s Hut? What is the true measure of mall size, really? Is "Galleria" a classic mall name, or too generic? What is the proper balance between stores and amusements? Will American Dream ever be fully open? How fun is watching people ski? Can we get a Barnes & Noble and Newbury Comics in here? Why no talk about the Bergen County Blue Laws? Is the ideal mall just Dream Riders??Pop Mart Robo ShopRolifeBig SnowCardVault by Tom BradyNickleodeon UniverseDreamworks WaterparkFull Carts Social: Bluesky, InstagramTheme music by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jed Becker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cover art by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Margaret Flatley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, music insertion by Skye MacLeod

Jared Selsberg joins Devin and Andy again to discuss Zeppelin Hobbies and Raceway in Wayne, New Jersey. Can hobbies help fix the world? Is this stuff for the dads or the kids? Is walking a hobby? How about movies? What’s the line between hobby, interest, and identity? How much creativity vs pattern-following do we want in our hobbies? Post-pandemic, are people looking to gain or shed hobbies? Has Mario Kart replaced slot car racing? How about podcasting as a hobby??Joker modelEstes rocketsDiamond ArtLego Death StarBoss FinkRubber Band GunsFull Carts Social: Bluesky, InstagramTheme music by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jed Becker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cover art by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Margaret Flatley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, music insertion by Skye MacLeodContact: [email protected]

Claire Hamilton joins Devin and Andy to discuss storied NYC discount retailer Century 21. Can the current store compete with its former incarnation as a cathedral of marked-down designer goods? Is their current audience tourists looking for a souvenir, savvy fashion folk, or those looking for a fancy label? Is coming of age in a group dressing room worth longing for? Do designers, aka “famous makers,” still stand for quality and artfulness? Can disappointment be an enjoyable part of the discount shopping experience? Is robot-made coffee a sign of utopia or dystopia? Are there still deals to be had??Saying Goodbye to Century 21 in Downtown AllianceGoodbye to Century 21 in JezebelGoodbye to Century 21 in The CutSeven Wonders VintageClarence the 5th Beatle SNLTrubird robot coffeeCaron CallahanSundek bathing trunksFull Carts Social: Bluesky, InstagramTheme music by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jed Becker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cover art by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Margaret Flatley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, music insertion by Skye MacLeod

Devin and Andy check out California casual clothing brand Marine Layer. How ‘bout that Nee-Doh shortage? (Note retail price for a classic Nice Cube is $5.99!) How satisfying is calling ahead to reserve something in a store? How much of the appeal of a hot toy, or a retro ski jacket, is about the quest? How nice should salespeople be, and where in a store visit should that niceness be concentrated? Where are we on matching sets for men? How soft does a shirt need to be? And did your girlfriend really throw away your favorite old tee?Kyrie by Mr. MisterHey, Soul Sister by TrainLittle Nolitas EverywhereFormentera Zine by Marine LayerRe-Spun by Marine LayerMarine layer in meteorologyFull Carts Social: Bluesky, InstagramTheme music by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jed Becker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cover art by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Margaret Flatley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, music insertion by Skye MacLeodContact: [email protected]