Episode notes
Hello mallrats! We’re wrapping up the Sweet 16 at the oasis of the mall, the Food Court. Pizzeria Sbarro takes on pretzelria Wetzel’s Pretzels and only one can make it through to the next round. It’s up to YOU!
Senior Producer Kevin Ferguson tells us why no mall is complete without Sbarro serving a slice of New York pizzeria-core.
Technology and Data Specialist Daniel Baruela explains how Wetzel’s Pretzels represents the mall-ification of amusement parks, sports venues and transit centers across America.
Remember to check for our next matchup, we’ll be heading into the next round, the “mall-lite 8,” in MaxFun’s quest for the perfect mall store.
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 complete March Malldness bracket here: https://maximumfun.org/march-malldness-brackets/
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- Kevin Ferguson
- Daniel Baruela
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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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