Zackary Smigel
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Surviving The Retail Apocalypse
Patreon: www.patreon.com/ZackarySmigel/
Twitter: zas11s
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Everything else: linktr.ee/zackarysmigel
Special thanks to Aryeh from Liminal Assembly, if you're interested in Liminal Spaces check them out here: liminalassembly
Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:
0:00 Introduction
1:39 The Rise of Malls
2:45 The Fall of Malls
3:49 The Retail Apocalypse
5:55 The Shenango Valley Mall
7:05 What Real People Are Saying About Malls
8:27 What Makes Malls So Special?
8:59 What is a Liminal Space?
10:30 Dead Malls and Liminal Spaces
12:29 The Human Element
13:25 The Future of Malls
15:42 Who Is To Blame?
18:25 Why Malls and Dead Malls REALLY Matter
19:18 Dave AND Busters?
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- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- CZcams's Audio Library
- Kevin MacLeod's royalty free music library: incompetech.com/
- Ian Taylor's RuneScape Music library owned by Jagex LTD. Please check out their music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.
-Lud and Schlatts Musical Emporium Cello Suite - Bach [COPYRIGHT FREE] czcams.com/video/e_J14fbBluE/video.htmlsi=iaoAkTANsqFur0WZ
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Creators note:
Hello everyone! Once again, I have no idea how this video will perform. This was a bit of a love/hate letter for me, so it's more personal than my usual content, but hopefully, it made for an interesting deep dive. When I think of all the memories I had at that mall, it's insane. I didn't even cover half of what I experienced there, but I wanted to keep things grounded for the video. I hope it's enjoyable! I am starting to work on my next documentary very soon, so keep tabs on me if you don't already.
Thanks so much for watching,
Zackary Smigel
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Komentáře

  • @publixwhereshoppingisapleasure

    what the fuck happened to joshua weissman

  • @zxwave
    @zxwave Před hodinou

    it feels like being genuine just gets you nothing

  • @socialanxiety7343
    @socialanxiety7343 Před 2 hodinami

    You look like aquaman

  • @AntG130
    @AntG130 Před 3 hodinami

    I feel like the algorithm works well and is optimized well on my iPhone running iOS 17.5.1 I don’t get too many shorts pushed in my feed. I get a balance of long form content and shorts. Because I only watch a few people who make shorts. Edit: Love the RuneScape music quietly playing in the background

  • @Drakkon
    @Drakkon Před 5 hodinami

    one time i got a burrito online that wasn't the length of my palm

  • @GarrettBlackmon
    @GarrettBlackmon Před 6 hodinami

    Gen Z seeking instant gratification is SUCH a boomer take, like think about it for a second, what do you really even mean? As you said, buying stuff online takes days. What else is there that genZ does that other generations haven't. I'm not in that generation, i just need to point out when people make untrue sweeping generalizations about a younger generation.

  • @20NewJourney23
    @20NewJourney23 Před 8 hodinami

    As a new Apple convert, I understand why it's annoying to see the green bubbles. Sure, okay, it means that the conversation has less capabilities as compared to when messaging with another iPhone user. But if someone is choosing to NOT message someone simply because of the green bubbles then I wouldn't want to be friends with that person. That's kind of mentality is disturbing to me. It's childish and shows they aren't mature enough to be worth spending time with. I understand the Apple tax now since switching from Android, even with the cheapest new iPhone (the SE) I immediately understood the draw to a premium brand like Apple. Wow, I am still amazed six months later. And with the debacle of Windows Recall, and knowing all of the underhanded things Microsoft does besides Recall, I ditched my Windows laptop and switched to Mac. I bought a MBA 13" M3. I get it. As a long-time Linux user (since 2002) I immediately see the appeal to Mac devices. I know Apple just announced the new AI bull, which is very similar to Microsoft Windows bull, but at least with Apple there is a much better track record of protecting users privacy. So, there's that. I'm hesitant with the AI stuff, as I don't currently tend to use it much, but as someone with worsening ADHD and ASD as I age - I find I need more and more tools to help me get through my days. Maybe the AI integration will allow me to be more productive and more capable of earning income to support myself. We'll see.

  • @emrah....
    @emrah.... Před 8 hodinami

    My local mall is like your local homeless guy that you wish would just disappear but when they do it sad

  • @degariuslozak2169
    @degariuslozak2169 Před 11 hodinami

    Some say short form video. I say cringe media

  • @timelordtori
    @timelordtori Před 14 hodinami

    Just use the different sized scoops like cfa does for their salads

  • @exor6ist
    @exor6ist Před 18 hodinami

    The Oliver Tree merch go hard

  • @Der_Kleine_Mann
    @Der_Kleine_Mann Před 18 hodinami

    The bad ones?🍌🤨 That's when they start tasting good. When they're entirely brown on the outside, that's when they're best.

  • @fettywapofficial
    @fettywapofficial Před 22 hodinami

    whenever i watch your analysis videos i literally never want them to end. they’re always so personal and full of insight and clear dedication. love it! :)

  • @yanni_
    @yanni_ Před 22 hodinami

    Americans need to prioritize cooking at home. We are addicted to convenience.

  • @Iboxberen4fun
    @Iboxberen4fun Před 23 hodinami

    Use of Runescape music outside of Runescape gets a like on the video from me.

  • @josephthefirst1
    @josephthefirst1 Před dnem

    I have never received burritos as big as yours, and I get extras every time

  • @madwulf8415
    @madwulf8415 Před dnem

    The way I said “ one of a kind Eastwood mall” like some kind of sleeper agent How did I never realize you were literally in my hometown?

  • @superman60201
    @superman60201 Před dnem

    This content is what CZcams is supposed to be

  • @vampirett2086
    @vampirett2086 Před dnem

    This is so refreshing to watch. A very thorough investigation. Nicely paced. Not needing jump cuts here and there for retention. You just got a sub 👍

  • @nomhnomh
    @nomhnomh Před dnem

    I think its also the fact that most ads are now 15-30 sek unskipable with 2 after another

  • @taylorhuddleston660

    Think it comes down to work ethic and burrito wrapping ability… Taco Bell has the same issue

  • @ZasaurusRex
    @ZasaurusRex Před dnem

    When my mom tells me we have Joshua weissman at home

  • @scottiandiaz1268
    @scottiandiaz1268 Před dnem

    Great video before you put the Chipotle tiktoker guy in it..... It's just cringe how his brand is all about hating on Chipotle and kept riding it just to remain relevant. It's not that serious, be kind to the chipotle staff, politely ask for more portions, and be a regular (if you really like the food there) that's how you get consistent portions. IT'S NOT THAT SERIOUS, and yes I did my time at chipotle. Anyways, it's a great video overall.

  • @Jayko30
    @Jayko30 Před dnem

    do you moderate discord servers with that beard ? jk jk

  • @jjunbeatable9522
    @jjunbeatable9522 Před dnem

    No KSI or Logan I mean they did a lot for youtube when it came for controversies, memories, boxing and Business

  • @Life_With_Lady
    @Life_With_Lady Před dnem

    My biggest problem with ads is that you are 2 minutes into a video and get an ad, then 5 minutes in and another ad, 10 minutes in another ad and this continues for the entire video! CZcams is no longer a friendly place to watch interesting stuff. Why do I say this? Well when an ad appears it skips a portion of the video. I have watched so many videos where the first ad actually cuts into the video and if you want to see that portion of the video you have to back track! Now if you watch crochet tutorials like I do, that few minutes of missed video is crucial to what you are trying to learn how to make! Also, they say if you dont want ads get premium, well thats all well and good if you can AFFORD it, but for lower income or folks on a tight budget they cant always afford 14.99 which is what premium costs on top of your internet fees. What does youtube hate poor people? Lets face it, youtube is out to make money and thats ALL they care about anymore. They are screwing small youtubers who dont make a dime due to their ridiculous rules on partnership. I used to be a partner! Then they changed how it works and now Im no longer a partner! But they are still making money on my videos! CZcams is completely FUBAR and Im actually gonna check out other video forums. Ive also reduced the amount of time I spend watching youtube.

  • @Life_With_Lady
    @Life_With_Lady Před dnem

    Im 65 years old, and I dont speak or read Japanese , Korean, Russian, Norse, Chinese. Yet I keep getting recommended videos in one of these languages. Usually Japanese or Chinese. Why is an american who doesnt speak, read or understand and has never clicked on a foreign language video getting video suggestions for videos in a foreign language? CZcams is FUBAR.

  • @BellBOYd128
    @BellBOYd128 Před dnem

    Bucky’s been real quiet after this one

  • @gothbossbaby
    @gothbossbaby Před dnem

    the osrs soundtracks thoo

  • @GarrettBlackmon
    @GarrettBlackmon Před dnem

    look if you're strapped for cash I get it, but do you really need 2lbs of food in a meal? I'd rather them serve me the accurate ~1lbs serving a bowl is already like 1k calories, by that logic you were getting well over 2k calories in your 2lbs burrito with the 165 cal tortilla and rip if you got chips, queso, or guac. You can split it, sure but $10 seems totally fair for a clean 1k calories of food, just my 2 cents.

  • @airconditionedstudios1011

    I deleted tik tok because it was addicting, I would scroll for hours on end & it feel like minutes, but I wasn't having fun if I wasn't making them, then youtube started pushing shorts, so now I scroll through youtube shorts, getting angry at the videos so I comment, but it's retention so it's a never ending cycle of misery that I can't escape because of the addiction... there should be short form rehab

  • @airconditionedstudios1011

    youtube started going downhill with youtube red, then crashed & burned when shorts were introduced

  • @coffeefox5703
    @coffeefox5703 Před dnem

    321$ as a monthly bill for a single person is terrible. Are people just terrible with money? It really isn't that expensive to buy rice, beans, veggies, and chicken to last a month...

  • @Im_toastt
    @Im_toastt Před 2 dny

    I once got an 1 hour ad that could not be skipped.. i had to watch it i dont even know what they were trying to advertise...

  • @cameronmaddix4947
    @cameronmaddix4947 Před 2 dny

    Spiders are actually arachnids and not insects , and arachnids lake sounds spooky

  • @maidoforleans1056
    @maidoforleans1056 Před 2 dny

    This is interesting because where I live, I tried Chipotle both in the Downtown area and the Hood. I noticed every time that the Hood Chipotle has larger serving sizes than everywhere else so we only ever eat in the Hood chipotle. My personal theory is that it's some sort of racial segregation thing where they try to make black people fat. It works for me and my partner cuz we only eat there in special occasions but I imagine if you're someone who eats there even once a month is probably getting rly far

  • @QUEENOFM3AN
    @QUEENOFM3AN Před 2 dny

    Algorithms ruined social media

  • @Haileyisbored.
    @Haileyisbored. Před 2 dny

    Your soccer team is pretty amazing. It’s nice to see they cared about you.

  • @Swissvmillie1
    @Swissvmillie1 Před 2 dny

    Imao the beginning when u said I’m about to play for the New York knicks hilarious 😅😂

  • @lemondrop7305
    @lemondrop7305 Před 2 dny

    Maybe people in the Midwest suck at making burritos lol and some workers are underpaid and or not trained consistently throughout the country

  • @RyanMartinez
    @RyanMartinez Před 2 dny

    I dunno, I can't help but think that despite all these good vibes and well wishes for the platform, Alphabet/Google/CZcams is a cold, calculating corporation at the end of the day and if there's more scams, bots, and general nastiness on CZcams, it has to be by design and not simply that they're out of touch or inept or confused. We're talking from a viewer/creator almost domestic POV, not a limitless growth and profit minded POV. What are the shareholders saying? What is being talked about behind closed doors in meetings? The corporation is not your friend and it does not need a welfare check to see if it's doing alright. Confused about what's going on? CZcams probably thinks "Good. Keep them confused." or even "Greed is good...".

  • @OfCourseIStillLoveU

    Like fashion: slim jeans -> jet flair. baggy pants -> skinny parts, sneakers -> high heels. Its not "era". It's just a fashion, and other than fashion, which needs to be shipped from Pakistan, digital content fashion trends are instant changeable. the slowest thing in that system is the awareness of the viewer. "Did I like that? Lets like some similar content ... ". But KI will micro-segment us, and before you know it, you are on the new-trend-train because auf KI algos. No era, sorry.

  • @amalalami610
    @amalalami610 Před 2 dny

    recently discovered your channel.. i love this man's energy and way of talking haha :D

  • @viviolettee
    @viviolettee Před 2 dny

    My boyfriends been doing it for years

  • @keaplayez3735
    @keaplayez3735 Před 2 dny

    After watching this video… I really want chipotle

  • @milktea2422
    @milktea2422 Před 2 dny

    Online shopping only has variety and some aspects of convenience over a mall. But I much rather go to a mall. Physically being there to see products is a huge advantage to see if you really do like a product.

  • @jfwfreo
    @jfwfreo Před 2 dny

    I wonder if anyone has done a challenge like this at Buck-ees?

  • @esehavek1
    @esehavek1 Před 2 dny

    Everything was so informational. I liked the video. But there was something EXTREMELY WRONG here. . When he went to MOSQUITO LAKE & a SPIDER got on his bacc he said they should actually called “INSECT LAKE” ! Plz ppl . Plz B very careful with misinformation ! SPIDERS ARE NOT INSECTS !!! I just re learned this from my 4 year old daughter ! Insects have 6 LEGS ! Spiders are ARACHNIDS ! They are different ! They have a 2 body part structure along with 8 legs ! They have a head & abdomen ! Insects have THREE ! Head, THORAX, & Abdomen. Plz ! They are different !

  • @SoloHare
    @SoloHare Před 2 dny

    43:00 thank you for pushing through this challenge brothaaaa

  • @SoloHare
    @SoloHare Před 2 dny

    chipolte fit is fiyaaaa