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Author: Sammy Younan

Illuminated Chronicles: Artist Unknown-Mr. Hydde

Posted on September 11, 2015February 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Illuminated Chronicles: Artist Unknown-Mr. Hydde
Illuminated Chronicles: Artist Unknown-Mr. Hydde

From their About page on their YouTube channel:
“Artist Unknown premiered May 15th, 2014 turning the spotlight on the emerging Artists of Toronto.” Nice like rice!

This episode of Artist Unknown is special to us at Girth Radio as it features Mr. Hydde!

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014 | Sherren Lee (Benjamin)

Posted on September 8, 2015March 4, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 014 | Sherren Lee (Benjamin)
014 | Sherren Lee (Benjamin)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Sherren Lee director of Benjamin playing at TIFF 2015.

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Hidden Gem: Lupe Fiasco “Prisoner 1 & 2”

Posted on September 7, 2015March 9, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Hidden Gem: Lupe Fiasco “Prisoner 1 & 2”
Hidden Gem: Lupe Fiasco “Prisoner 1 & 2”

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

Like most people Kanye West’s Touch The Sky introduced me to Lupe Fiasco. His debut album came with Kick, Push a smooth rap song about skateboarders. Alright Lupe you have my attention; once he had that I was rewarded with The Cool. An outstanding rap album: complex, dark and soaked in creativity.

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Pantsworthy: Artfest with Craig White

Posted on September 5, 2015February 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Pantsworthy: Artfest with Craig White
Pantsworthy: Artfest with Craig White

Craig White…the dynamic host of Verbal Paintbrush is hosting a booth at Artfest this long weekend in the Distillery. Right beside the Love lock sign (which is kinda ironic since he worked on the Lovelocks logo). Go forth and check out the art…his and all there is so many fantastic booths. Oh and beside Craig’s booth…there is a patio and beside that is an ice cream store selling Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. Oh Yes…

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013 | Jerome Skeete & Philip Leung (Hum)

Posted on September 1, 2015March 4, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 013 | Jerome Skeete & Philip Leung (Hum)
013 | Jerome Skeete & Philip Leung (Hum)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmakers Jerome Skeete & Philip Leung co-writers & co-directors of movie Hum.

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Hidden Gem: Andra Day “Rise Up”

Posted on August 31, 2015March 9, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Hidden Gem: Andra Day “Rise Up”
Hidden Gem:  Andra Day “Rise Up”

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

Amy Winehouse’s passing left soul music all that much poorer. Beyond frustrating when the good ones go too soon.

As such I’m happy Artists like Andra Day are helping to fill that vacuum. Classic song…soulful, destined to adopted as an empowering anthem: its fate is sealed. Before it gets burdened with the emotional baggage of a sloppy cause it’s still pristine and ready for enjoyment.

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Shepard Fairey Obey Toronto

Posted on August 30, 2015 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Shepard Fairey Obey Toronto

Slapped onto the back of the Gladstone Hotel is an inspiring message from Shepard Fairey.

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Pantsworthy: Here and Now: The Art of Gary Taxali

Posted on August 27, 2015March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Pantsworthy: Here and Now: The Art of Gary Taxali
Pantsworthy: Here and Now: The Art of Gary Taxali

(Note: This was written before Gary Taxali visited My Summer Lair)

Two of the best words in the English language: Road Trip!

My friend and I hoped into my laser blue Dart and road tripped to…Cambridge, Ontario. Ours was a cultural mission, our prime directive to enjoy a day trip into the fabulous world of Gary Taxali and later in Stratford a play.

I know…a gallery exhibition and a Stratford play all in one arty day…classy! (Not to worry I kept the class at bay with my Spider-Man seatbelt belt).

Stepping into the Idea Exchange | Design at Riverside gallery is like a fantastical Disney meets Warhol trip into Gary Taxali’s head. Wow. So cool.

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012 | Olivia Marshman (Eigengrau)

Posted on August 25, 2015March 4, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 012 | Olivia Marshman (Eigengrau)
012 | Olivia Marshman (Eigengrau)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Olivia Marshman actress and co-producer of Eigengrau a Stratford play.

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Hidden Gem: Duran Duran “Paper Gods”

Posted on August 24, 2015March 9, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Hidden Gem: Duran Duran “Paper Gods”
Hidden Gem: Duran Duran “Paper Gods”

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

Duran Duran are undergoing a subtle and strong reassurance. Their 2011 album All You Need Is Now is strong and courageous in the sonic risks the band took…Paper Gods (the single) continues building on that risk.

It’s like…the band is hungry. Hunger is infectious.

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    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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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    #SetTheVCR is your Institute for TV Recommendations: from Trainwrecks to Jaws I drop it like it's hot!
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    Here's a Countdown of TV Recommendations. For those who're Young Werther or those with an Ironheart this is #SetTheVCR.
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    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.
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    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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    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.
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    Murderbot a private security cyborg hides its acquired autonomy, while completing dangerous assignments is simultaneously drawn to humans.

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    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Batman - Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: OvertureL Volume 1,
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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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