A Mall Life

Truck Weight Meets Deck Limit

Wed, 03 May 2023 03:05:36 GMT

Don and Dave welcome Mike to the show. Mike dishes on pranks he played on Don and the fun of running malls with two different (and sometimes full disagreeing) owners. THe joys of the mall and some fun with Don. Enjoy!

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From Cheeks on the Glass to Poetry in Motion

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:04:08 GMT

Don and Dave are back after a brief Hiatus so that Dave could cross the country (hello Tornadoes?). We are excited to talk about malls and specifically experiences related to all the crazy in the middle of the night, snow removal, and the great stories that panhandlers share with us. We are glad to be back in action!

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Friends at the EPA

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:00:53 GMT

Don and Dave welcome back Kevin (Dave's Dad and long-time OG Mall Guy) to the show to share fun stories about surprising transformers, sinkholes, and drains to nowhere.

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Karmel Korn with a K

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT

David returns to join Don and Dave down memory lane on the history of Food Courts. Who doesn't love talking about where the original "foodies" could find new things to try with their friends!

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Customer Death Connection

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:00:56 GMT

We welcome back Don's OG mentor Judi and talk snowfall and snow contracts (crazy!), mall offices, and Judi's pioneering woman leadership in the business.

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A Long Walk In BVDs

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:00:42 GMT

We welcome back Kevin and Dan to the show to talk about the latest hair styles, things we are glad the lady didn't steal, and budgets galore. All the crazy of the mall business!

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Customer Service and Life Transitions

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:00:22 GMT

We welcome back our highest single downloaded guest ever....David to the show to talk about making career changes at 50, new experiences, customer service, and life's way of keeping us moving forward. Enjoy some reminiscing on brands of a by gone era too- can you say Lerner?.

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The Ultimate Helicopter Egg Drop

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:00:38 GMT

Don and Dave welcome the fabulous Judi onto the show. The one and only lady who could find and hire to be her sleeping Santa. A true treasure with ideas as large as a mall and the gumption to pull them off. Everything from Guinness Book of World Records events, Easter Egg drop, and a ton of other fun marketing and public stories. Enjoy these fun stories!

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A Mysterious Fire Known Only As "Italian Lightning"

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:00:06 GMT

Don and Dave talk mall stories with a first ever double guest episode welcoming Kevin and Dan. Kevin is the reason Dave got into the industry (and you can find out why)! Dan and Kevin ran several malls on the east coast together and enjoyed a long history in the mall business. Stories cover everything from the supposed Mafia interactions with some tenants, training materials for future marketing managers, crazy food tenants, and great customer service.

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If You Don't Tell...I Won't Tell

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:00:55 GMT

We welcome back Dewey to share stories of broken pipes, why some buildings have anti-freeze in it, simple smarts that impact operations, and what happens when a managers son meets the security director (its funny). Winter weather is so fun when you are in the operations world. Plus a bonus story of a the trigger happy firefighter hunter...

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Creating NSFW Content at the Mall

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:00:13 GMT

We welcome back Jill to Kick Off the new season and new year (and new cover art)!! Snow closures, Kmart at a mall, and the Salvation Army Bell ringers move indoors....which spawns the greatest signage change by a mall manager and marketing manager in history. The most uncomfortable 10 minutes of Don's year and a chance to notify IT with inappropriate content created in the mall.

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Tis The Season For Flash Mobs

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:00:55 GMT

We welcome Dewey to our show to share stories about: stopping by a mall office to get a job, local community impact via Santa and giving trees, and of course Flash Mobs....they aren't all nice? The joys of the season as we wrap up Season 1! Small markets and taking advantage of great communities. Happy New Year everyone!

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Santa Saved by Security

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:13:52 GMT

We welcome the delightful former mall marketing manager Jill to the show and talk about Santa's, crime rates, and more. All about the holidays and events that make the shopping centers great. Merry Christmas this week and happy holidays to all!

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Apparently One Shot Derringers Do Not Have Safeties On Them

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:00:34 GMT

5 Gallon Buckets, Easter Sunday Heists, and Suspicious Santa's Helper Interviews. Don and Dave welcome back our guest Erin as we (Not Don) attempt to survive the December holiday rush.

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Razzle the Clown "Steals" the Show and Jingle Sticks

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:00:51 GMT

Don and Dave welcome back Tracy....and the fun continues including how Santa also spells Satan....here's looking at you "Tonight Show." We talk about events, Easter Egg Hunts, Jingle Sticks, Cheerleaders, and inviting the wrong "Easter" bunnies. Santa makes a return for Christmas and dated glasses. Enjoy the fun with umbrellas and secret storage areas.

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Tech, Flooding, and Ruined Shoes

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:00:46 GMT

Don and Dave welcome back Mickey our illustrious mixed-use connection and dive into his passion of technology and how it affects the shopping experience. Plus we talk about how we ruin our kids Christmas, a little COVID quarantine mall activities, and how to ruin a good pair of shoes.

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Indignant Elves Go On Strike

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:00:49 GMT

Don and Dave welcome a new guest Erin to the show and we talk about Santa, being a General Manager (and all that it entails), and fun from commando kids to what pets you shouldn't bring to pet night...Happy Thanksgiving everyone and enjoy the show.

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And That's Why I Hate Parades

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:00:18 GMT

Don and Dave welcome Tracy to the show to tell Santa stories and get taken on a journey through parades, Easter Bunnies, and even more fun stories of holiday crazy. Plus you find out the trick to great Santa eyebrows from Don's personal experience.

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Good News, The Owner Was Out Of Town

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:00:21 GMT

Don and Dave welcome our guest Mickey to talk mixed-use shopping centers where the crazy world of Hotel, Office, Residential, and Retail meet the public...Complete with a Rick Astley song experience....yep, Never Gonna Give You Up either...

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SWAT Is In The Store With Dogs

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:00:53 GMT

We welcome back our first guest to tell us more stories from the department store side plus other fun theft, customer service, and "Karen" stories before "Karen" even knew she was a problem.... Enjoy the listen and some of the fun products that caught us off guard for popularity.

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Drive By Falcon-ing

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:00:52 GMT

Not to be outdone with the first guest named David, Don gets his wish of the second guest named "Don". Or as he says it "equal name time"... Stories of how the mall interacts with the community, fire fighters, police officers, and some fun experiences along the way.

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It's Just Easier To Let It Happen

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:00:25 GMT

Don and Dave welcome their first ever guest and a great name to represent as well (It's David too). We talk stories from the retailer prespective and find out how the customers interact within the walls of their stores. Plus interesting insights into how big box retailers look at markets, buying, and operations with some mall stories in their too.

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For The Man Who Has Everything And Wants To Keep It

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:00:22 GMT

Don and Dave talk top 10 reasons you might be a bad mall manager, some crazy tenant concepts, the finer details of sponsorship, and even some free marketing at grand openings.

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We Have 600 Guns And 4500 Rounds of Ammo

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:30:50 GMT

Family moves, new geographies, and being the big fish in the new town. Talk new store requests from people you meet and sometimes people you meet you wish you didn't... Tenants and how they often defend their business (sometimes well).

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Lactavist Or Not

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:30:08 GMT

We talk some of our experiences with snow removal, times on lifts swaying from the raftors, and our experiences with lost kids and Lactavists.

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The Vacuum Suck Is Real

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:00:39 GMT

We discuss contractors, mall vendors, and how they interact...even throw in a little bit on vertical transportation (escalators) for good measure.

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The Sign Should Say "Overspray Happens"

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:00:06 GMT

Chatting about retailers and our favorite managers, our shopping habits for our significant others (difficult even though we work at the mall), and last minute opportunities jewelry retailers can see coming on Christmas Eve. And Don's favorite question to ask people he meets.

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Service Animals Only - Dead or Alive

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:53:56 GMT

We explore the oft maligned but often hilarious world of mall security. There are real “Paul Blart’s” out there but the fun is real. Listen to some of our experiences with security in the mall world.

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The Godfather of Sparrows

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 23:52:38 GMT

A brief introduction of how Don and David got into the Mall Business and some outlandish stories that they experienced along the way. Find out about the wrestling bear and the Godfather of Sparrows.

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