Reflections on Teenage Mall Culture

The hosts share their diverse experiences of spending time at malls during their teenage years, highlighting how these spaces served as social hubs. Georgia Hampton recalls spending significant time at the mall, weaving in stories about her favorite stores, like Delias and Hot Topic, that defined her youth. Jason Oberholzer, despite having walked around with friends, admits not being fond of the mall culture, associating it with a lack of personal engagement. Hans Butow contrasts this by reminiscing about the Mall of America and the feelings of disconnect he had when revisiting classic mall-related films, providing a nostalgic yet critical lens on the experience.