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Hello mallrats! Its the first matchup of our Sweet 16. Two iconic stores battle it out in our search for the malliest mall store. This time, it’s Vans vs Foot Locker. Only one of these shoe store juggernauts can make it through and it’s up to YOU!
Production Fellow Daniel Huecias is defending Vans and tells us why that checkerboard slip-on pattern is so important to not only mall culture, but pop culture in general.
Producer Richard Robey defends Foot Locker and explains why it’s the best spot for window shopping.
Stay on the lookout for our next matchup! We’ll be heading to the Department Store region for Nordstrom vs Macy’s!
Wanna get involved? Find us on social media @maxfunhq and participate in our mall polls! But be quick, because they’ll only be up for 24 hours.
Find the March Malldness bracket here: https://maximumfun.org/march-malldness-brackets/
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MaxFun Presents is dedicated to stuff a little more behind the scenes and fun at Maximum Fun, a worker-owned podcast network.
Join the staff of Maximum Fun as we argue over what makes the perfect mall store in our March Malldness bracket. Is it the iconic scent of a baked pretzel or cinnamon roll as you walk through the food court? Affordable ear piercings or blacklight band posters? Memories of an unsanctioned sports official checking if your shoe size is in the back or lounging in a massage chair after a long day of shopping?
Every episode pits two iconic mall brands head-to-head from regions like Department Stores, Food Court and “I’m just looking” to decide what deserves your vote in the March Malldness bracket. The winner will be announced during the MaxFunDrive Finale stream on Friday, March 29, 2024.
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