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Author: Sammy Younan

Illuminated Chronicles: SNL-Close Encounter

Posted on December 11, 2015 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Illuminated Chronicles: SNL-Close Encounter
Illuminated Chronicles:  SNL-Close Encounter

Hey Girl…do you like comedy sketches about alien abductions?

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Girth Radio Blog

Host Haiku In Session With Girth…Tennyson King

Posted on December 10, 2015February 20, 2023 By Sammy Younan
Host Haiku In Session With Girth…Tennyson King

As inspired by listening to Tennyson King’s Tennyson King EP

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Girth Radio Blog, In Session With Girth...

Hidden Gem: Jaymes Young “Moondust (Stripped)”

Posted on December 7, 2015March 9, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Hidden Gem: Jaymes Young “Moondust (Stripped)”
Hidden Gem: Jaymes Young “Moondust (Stripped)”

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

Came across this hauntingly beautiful tune as the Music Supervisor for Someone Not There (a romantic web series).

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Hidden Gem: DJ Earworm “United State of Pop 2015”

Posted on November 30, 2015March 9, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Hidden Gem: DJ Earworm “United State of Pop 2015”
Hidden Gem: DJ Earworm “United State of Pop 2015”

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

United State of Pop 2015! One of pop culture’s best traditions…DJ Earworm closes 2015; every year with his popular pop mashup of the best hits. This is what we danced too, cried too, put on mixtapes and said ugh before turning the radio dial (oh yeah, it’s 2015).

Better than an advent calendar and more popular than Tickle Me Elmo here is United State of Pop 2015:

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Hidden Gem: Mieke “Sleeping Alone”

Posted on November 23, 2015March 9, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Hidden Gem: Mieke “Sleeping Alone”
Hidden Gem: Mieke “Sleeping Alone”

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

I dunno who Mieke is…she’s new. Mieke her debut EP was released on August 28. Ethereal in that Kate Bush, Bjork sorta way I hope we can get her into Girth for a 2016 In Session. I like new people.

A few listens inspired the following stream of consciousnesses…

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Illuminated Chronicles: Imitators

Posted on November 20, 2015 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Illuminated Chronicles: Imitators
Illuminated Chronicles: Imitators

The return of a fresh NBA season brings with it the fist pumping joy of…commercials.

Surprisingly it’s not all about the Superbowl; throughout the NBA season viewers will chuckle, marvel and even gasp at some of the marvelous ads. The commercials are as much a fun part of the entertainment package as the actual games and household name players.

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Girth Radio Blog

Trailer Alert: Now You See Me 2

Posted on November 19, 2015 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Trailer Alert: Now You See Me 2

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

In May 2013 a visit to your neighbourhood cinema offered:

  • Iron Man 3
  • Great Gatsby
  • Star Wrecked 2 (Into Darkness or some such crap)
  • Hangover III
  • Fast & Furious 6

Oh and…Now You See Me armed with one of the strongest marketing draws for a potential blockbuster: low expectations.

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Girth Radio Blog

Host Haiku In Session With Girth…Christina Martin

Posted on November 19, 2015February 20, 2023 By Sammy Younan
Host Haiku In Session With Girth…Christina Martin

As inspired by listening to Christina Martin’s It’ll Be Alright

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Girth Radio Blog, In Session With Girth...

Hidden Gem: Zella Day “1965”

Posted on November 16, 2015March 9, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Hidden Gem: Zella Day “1965”
Hidden Gem: Zella Day “1965”

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

It is utterly criminal how this emotionally dense song isn’t featured in a movie. (Zella’s Sacrifice was used in Insurgent…file that under “when good songs are used in bad movies”).

A few listens inspired the following stream of consciousnesses…

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Hidden Gem: Tove Styrke “Even If I’m Loud It Doesn’t Mean I’m Talking to You”

Posted on November 9, 2015March 9, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Hidden Gem: Tove Styrke “Even If I’m Loud It Doesn’t Mean I’m Talking to You”
Hidden Gem: Tove Styrke “Even If I’m Loud It Doesn’t Mean I’m Talking to You”

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

Turn this up…irresistible Swedish pop!

Hard to believe she sings: “I know you feel that pop doesn’t really have a clue.” (You don’t think she means pop as in pops…dad, father etc. do you?). This pop tune is clued into my mood: wild chair dancing.

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    by Sammy Younan
    Night Always Comes and like a TV Gambler you seek bold TV Recommendations without going Eenie Meanie. Once again #SetTheVCR is here to help, always cooler than Devo.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 11-17, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week’s TV recommendations are all locations from The Kingdom to Magic City to Alien: Earth. When it comes to Sammy Suggestions for #MustSeeTV I’m a #SetTheVCR Rainmaker.
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    by Sammy Younan
    If your Hobby is to Pickup dope TV Recommendations like an American Prince this week's #SetTheVCR is funner than a Clown in a Cornfield.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 28 – August 03, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From a Red Eye to Area 51 this week’s TV Recommendations will make you put up your Twisted Metal. I dunno what that means, either, though I do know it’s #SetTheVCR time.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 21-27, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    OPEN Happy Gilmore 2 is the TV Pick. TEXT This week’s TV Recommendations range from a Holy War to a Code of Silence. And Happy Gilmore is back…with a (golf) range like that it can only be #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 14-20, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Welcome To The Summer I Turned on The TV enjoying an Apocalypse and many Home Runs. With these recommendations #SetTheVCR is for TV Rif Raf and Amateurs.
  • #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.
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    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?
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    Exploring the pioneering career of Barbara Walters. Delving into her influential role in broadcast journalism and the challenges women face in achieving success.
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    Bono: Stories of Surrender is a vivid reimagining of his one-man stage show Stories of Surrender now streaming on Apple TV.
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    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.

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    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,
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    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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    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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    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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    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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