In this episode of Mall Guts we take a look at Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall while it's in the middle of a major renovation.
2018-08-29 06:54:26 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode we take a look at Brookstone, a company founded in 1965 that recently filed for bankruptcy and announced they are closing all of there mall stores.
Enjoy your early access!
2018-08-23 02:53:27 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode we take a look at the Dillard's Clearance Center at Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix, AZ
2018-08-16 19:08:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone. Here's the archive of the livestream I did on 8/10/2018 at the 2018 Game On Expo in Phoenix, AZ.
2018-08-15 05:32:51 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode we take a look at some Toys R Us visuals and signs that a very generous viewer sent in. Seeing these signs again brings back a lot of fond memories and nostalgia.
2018-08-09 06:14:24 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode we return to Paradise Valley Mall a year later to see how things are going there.
Don't forget to visit the Retail Archaeology Merchandise store! We've got Retail Archaeology and Rotting Acres Mall merchandise as well as tshirt designs from now defunct retailers: https://teespring.com/stores/retail-archaeology
In this episode we take a look at Spencer's (formerly known as Spencer Gifts). This mall retailer recently celebrated its 71st birthday!
Also, just a quick reminder that Retail Archaeology and Rotting Acres Mall apparel and merchandise is now available:
https://teespring.com/stores/retail-archaeology
Lastly, for more info on this episode's music visit:
In this episode we fixed what was killing the mall! Sort of. Windows 98 crashed at the end of the stream. No worries though, I can take the recording and get the mall fixed up to where it was right before the crash. It will be like it never happened next episode :-D
2018-07-21 05:37:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Shortly after we finished filming the last episode I got word the basement of the Sears at Metrocenter Mall had reopened. In this episode we take a look at the Sears Fixture Dungeon they've created in the basement.
2018-07-19 07:34:28 +0000 UTC View Post
The Sears at Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix, AZ is closing. We check out the liquidation sale, document the building, and talk about the latest Sears news.
Also, Rotting Acres Mall and Retail Archaeology apparel and merchandise is now available: https://teespring.com/stores/retail-archaeology
2018-07-12 16:09:54 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode we take a look at Best Buy and talk about their decision to no longer carry music CDs. They will however continue to carry vinyl records.
2018-07-03 17:24:19 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode we take a look at something a little different. We take a tour of the Swedish Food Market inside IKEA, pick up some groceries, and then cook a meal from IKEA!
2018-06-27 05:47:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Episode 15 of Retail Archaeology's Mall Tycoon live streaming series "Welcome To Rotting Acres Mall!". In this episode we expand the mall to a 3rd floor!
In this episode I make one last trip to my childhood Toys R Us store shortly before they all close forever. If you haven't made that last trip to Toys R Us yet you're running out of time!
2018-06-22 09:23:03 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode we take a look at Cooper Village. Cooper Village is an abandoned shopping center that was anchored by Bashas', an Arizona grocery chain. This place is gross and ready for the wrecking balls!
2018-06-20 07:29:10 +0000 UTC View Post
In part 2 of my look at Laguna Hills Mall in Laguna Hills, CA we focus on the exterior of this dead mall. If you haven't seen part 1 which focuses on the interior you really should: https://youtu.be/Dyaq0uVbdNo
2018-06-12 21:30:34 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode we take a look at Laguna Hills Mall in Laguna Hills, CA. This dead mall was supposed to be renovated and renamed Five Lagunas. However the Macy's at this mall suddenly closed and brought all work to a halt.
2018-06-11 15:40:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Episode 13 of Retail Archaeology's Mall Tycoon live streaming series "Welcome To Rotting Acres Mall!". In this episode the mall comes back to life!
2018-06-11 15:39:09 +0000 UTC View Post
When I went to the mall as a kid I always made sure to stop at Babbage's to take a look at the latest big box PC games. Let's take a look at some!
2018-06-05 07:20:45 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode we return to the El Pedregal mall in North Scottsdale, AZ. This little dead mall feels like your exploring an abandoned town in a JRPG!
2018-05-24 14:54:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Let's open a brand new Game Boy game from 1990! Quarth was April's game of the month for Yokoi Kids, the Game Boy game of the month club. For more information visit http://www.yokoikids.com
2018-05-15 05:28:14 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode we take a look at Grossmont Center mall in La Mesa, CA. This outdoor dead mall originally opened in 1961 and it's gorgeous!
2018-05-11 07:23:20 +0000 UTC View Post
In the very first episode of Restaurant Archaeology we take a look at Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa, AZ. Organ Stop Pizza claims to have the world's largest Wurlitzer pipe organ in the world! Organ Stop Pizza is one of only three "pizza and pipes" pizzerias left in the United States.
This episode is basically a pilot to gauge interest. Let me know what you think :-)
2018-05-08 06:17:06 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode we talk about some positive updates regarding RadioShack and take a look at their Electronic TV Scoreboard pong game from 1979! Enjoy your early access 😀
2018-05-03 06:25:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone, here's an exclusive outtake from a video I'm working on for Friday. I thought it might be interesting for you all to kind of see "how the sausage is made" and some of the challenges I run into. The challenges in this outtake in particular were caused by allergies and my dog, Mr. Bean 😀
2018-05-02 04:57:46 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode we take a look at 99 Cents Only Stores, another retailer that was purchased via a leveraged buyout and is now struggling with their debt load. We tour a store and then take a closer look at some of the products they sell.
This episode's music is from the album "Electric Elevator" from Dan Mason. For more info visit https://danmason.bandcamp.com/ for more information.
Enjoy your early access!
2018-04-26 17:54:36 +0000 UTC View Post
I returned to check up on the Westfield Horton Plaza Mall in downtown San Diego, CA. This dead mall as gotten much worse.
Enjoy your early access!
2018-04-22 05:14:37 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode we take a look at Necco, the New England Confectionery Company and hunt for some of their candy at Sweeties Candy of Arizona in Chandler, AZ. Necco is in danger of closing up after being in business since 1901! We also try out some of Necco's candies.
Enjoy you're early access and thanks for being rad!
2018-04-17 03:24:32 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode we take a look at Parkway Plaza Mall in El Cajon, California. While not a dead mall, it wasn't exactly flourishing either. This was a really fun episode to film! I got to explore this mall with my good friend Ian Ferguson from the Completely Unnecessary Podcast.
Enjoy your early access!
2018-04-12 04:42:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone! This is a new type of video I'm playing around with. I'm calling them "Retail Archaeology Quickshot" series. Basically they're shorter videos covering cool things that I come across that I can't necessarily make into a full episode. Let me know what you think and thanks again for being one of my awesome patrons!
This first one is quick look at the University of San Diego Electronics Recycling Center. It's a small little shop but I found lots of vintage computer stuff, awe...
2018-04-09 08:55:58 +0000 UTC View Post