Explore every episode of the podcast Food Court In Session
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Mall | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:34:42 | |
What's the best mall in Metro Vancouver? We're gonna figure it out, beginning with Richmond's influential Aberdeen Mall. Episode Guest: Vancouver writer and journalist Christopher Cheung. Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com | |||
| Admiralty Mall | 09 Mar 2026 | 00:31:57 | |
Which Metro Van mall has the biggest quality gap between its food court and the rest of its stuff? It may just be Admiralty. Episode Guest: Jeopardy Richmond local Brendan Liaw. Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com | |||
| Amazing Brentwood | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:32:44 | |
It transformed from a somewhat generic suburban mall to a collection of shiny towers and anchor tenants, but as an actual mall, is The Amazing Brentwood really amazing? Episode Guest: Vancouver writer and journalist Christopher Cheung. Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com | |||
| Bentall Centre | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:38:20 | |
In some cities, underground maze-like malls linking metro stations to office complexes are popular, but does Vancouver's Bentall Centre match up? Episode Guest: government policy director and co-op champion Kevin Harding. Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com | |||
| Capilano Mall | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:33:47 | |
The story of Capilano is the story of so many midsized suburban malls, but there's a few interesting details of this mall that make it worth debating. Episode Guest: Earnscliffe Strategies principal Amelia Hill. Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com | |||
| City of Lougheed | 18 May 2026 | 00:30:53 | |
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 Chelsea Watt. Theme music composed by Tom Whalen, www.echomenace.com | |||
| Central City | 04 May 2026 | 00:42:08 | |
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 | |||
| City Square | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:34:44 | |
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, www.echomenace.com | |||
| Coquitlam Centre | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:37:58 | |
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 Whalen, www.echomenace.com | |||