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332 | Steven Ogg (Revival: Season 1)
328 | Alan Tudyk & Corey Reynolds & The Cast (Resident Alien: Season 4)
Podcast episode cover for My Summer Lair featuring filmmaker Daniel Robbins discussing with Sammy Younan his comedy movie Bad Shabbos, starring Method Man. Episode 325 shows a dinner table scene with cast members looking surprised. 325 | Daniel Robbins (Bad Shabbos)
321 | Walter Day & Billy Mitchell (Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day)
  • 332 | Steven Ogg (Revival: Season 1)
    by Sammy Younan
    June 24, 2025
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Steven Ogg who plays Blaine Abel in Revival: Season 1 on Peacock and on Crave.
  • 328 | Alan Tudyk & Corey Reynolds & The Cast (Resident Alien: Season 4)
    by Sammy Younan
    May 27, 2025
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Resident Alien’s cast about Season 4 including Alan Tudyk (Harry) & Corey Reynolds (Sheriff Mike).
  • Podcast episode cover for My Summer Lair featuring filmmaker Daniel Robbins discussing with Sammy Younan his comedy movie Bad Shabbos, starring Method Man. Episode 325 shows a dinner table scene with cast members looking surprised.
    325 | Daniel Robbins (Bad Shabbos)
    by Sammy Younan
    May 6, 2025
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmaker Daniel Robbins about his Jewish comedy Bad Shabbos.
  • 321 | Walter Day & Billy Mitchell (Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day)
    by Sammy Younan
    April 8, 2025
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Walter Day & Billy Mitchell about Arcades and Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day.
  • Podcast cover for My Summer Lair hosted by Sammy Younan Episode 320 with photographer Henry VanderSpek, featuring his Urban Scrawl exhibition from the Contact Photography Festival. The image shows graffiti text reading 'Bully The System' with sci-fi-style framing.
    320 | Henry VanderSpek (Urban Scrawl)
    by Sammy Younan
    April 1, 2025
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to photographer Henry VanderSpek about his exhibition Urban Scrawl.
  • 319 | Michael Stasko (Vampire Zombies…From Space!)
    by Sammy Younan
    March 25, 2025
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmaker Michael Stasko about his campy fun movie Vampire Zombies…From Space!
  • 318 | Tracie Laymon (Bob Trevino Likes It)
    by Sammy Younan
    March 18, 2025
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmaker Tracie Laymon whose feature film debut is Bob Trevino Likes It.
  • 317 | Gavin Stephens (Park Bench Ontology)
    by Sammy Younan
    March 11, 2025
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to stand-up comic Gavin Stephens whose latest comedy album is Park Bench Ontology.
  • 316 | Ruth Connell (Supernatural)
    by Sammy Younan
    March 4, 2025
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Ruth Connell who played Rowena in Supernatural & Night Nurse in Dead Boy Detectives.
  • 315 | Fefe Dobson (Morningside)
    by Sammy Younan
    February 25, 2025
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Fefe Dobson the singer-songwriter who stars in the Scarborough set movie Morningside.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 7-13, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    #SetTheVCR is your Institute for TV Recommendations: from Trainwrecks to Jaws I drop it like it's hot!
  • #SetTheVCR: June 30 – July 6, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    New Sandman means new TV dreams for this week to let your Old Guard down and enjoy TV Recommendations just like Sinners. It’s #SetTheVCR so let’s get Lost Together.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 23-29, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Here's a Countdown of TV Recommendations. For those who're Young Werther or those with an Ironheart this is #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 16-22, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    TV Recommendations for a Magic Lover you can watch week down by The Waterfront just watch out for Sharks. I'm not a Liar...look it's #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 09-15, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Without a TV Guide TV Recommendations can quickly go FUBAR quickly like checking into a Hell Motel. To avoid that Trainwreck #SetTheVCR is your TV Revival.
  • #SetTheVCR June 2–8, 2025 TV recommendations image from My Summer Lair, featuring a retro-style television graphic promoting a weekly pop culture column by podcast host Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: June 02-08, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Your Presence is required for these TV Recommendations which range from Power Moves to a Resident Alien. #SetTheVCR for Good Night, and Good Luck.
  • #SetTheVCR TV recommendations cover for May 26 – June 1, 2025, from My Summer Lair podcast, highlighting curated weekly streaming and television picks by Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: May 26 – June 01, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Here stories from Birbiglia to Bono: it’s a Brave New World filled with TV Recommendations. Wanna Live The Good Life? Enjoy this week’s #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR cover for May 19–25, 2025 from My Summer Lair podcast, featuring weekly streaming and TV recommendations curated by host Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: May 19-25, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From Pee-wee Herman to Sherlock Holmes this week’s TV Recommendations are loaded with comedy, angst and drama. Plus for this week’s #SetTheVCR you get to shake it like a Polaroid picture.
  • #SetTheVCR TV guide cover for May 12–18, 2025 from My Summer Lair podcast, with curated streaming and broadcast recommendations by Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: May 12-18, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Do you have Heart Eyes for fresh TV Recommendations without all the Overcompensating puns? The puns are here to stay that’s what makes it #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: May 05-11, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Even with your Poker Face I can tell you’re seeking TV Recommendations for your Safe House. No worries with this week’s #SetTheVCR I got it in The Black Bag.
  • Morning Tea: Happy UFO Day 2025!July 2, 2025
    What's popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.
  • Trial By Trailer: The Running Man (A Remake…)July 1, 2025
    Trail By Trailer is judging a book by its cover or in this case...a movie by its trailer. Are you 100% IN or is it a Hard Pass?
  • #CouchWorthy: Barbara Walters: Tell Me EverythingJune 22, 2025
    Exploring the pioneering career of Barbara Walters. Delving into her influential role in broadcast journalism and the challenges women face in achieving success.
  • #CouchWorthy: Bono: Stories of SurrenderMay 29, 2025
    Bono: Stories of Surrender is a vivid reimagining of his one-man stage show Stories of Surrender now streaming on Apple TV.
  • #CouchWorthy: Super Team CanadaMay 16, 2025
    Super Team Canada follows six lesser known and underrated Canadian superheroes, tasked with saving the world.
  • #CouchWorthy: Murderbot: Season 1 May 15, 2025
    Murderbot a private security cyborg hides its acquired autonomy, while completing dangerous assignments is simultaneously drawn to humans.

  • Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 1: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    Under-Review: Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    by Sammy Younan
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Batman - Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: OvertureL Volume 1,
  • New Book Alert: California Bear
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Music Was Just Getting Good
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Ascent
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: Fantastic Four by Ryan North Volume 2
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?

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