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Author: Sammy Younan

Host Haiku In Session With Girth…Midday Swim

Posted on April 16, 2015February 20, 2023 By Sammy Younan
Host Haiku In Session With Girth…Midday Swim

As inspired by listening to Midday Swim’s Midday Swim

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Girth Radio Blog, In Session With Girth...

007 | Marty Adams & Bob Martin (The Second City Project)

Posted on April 14, 2015March 2, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 007 | Marty Adams & Bob Martin (The Second City Project)
007 | Marty Adams & Bob Martin (The Second City Project)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Marty Adams and Bob Martin The Second City Project writers and performers.

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Hidden Gem: Perfume “Spending All My Time”

Posted on April 13, 2015March 9, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Hidden Gem: Perfume “Spending All My Time”
Hidden Gem: Perfume “Spending All My Time”

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

And now…for some Japanese pop!

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Hidden Gem

Host Haiku In Session With Girth…Sam Cash

Posted on April 9, 2015February 20, 2023 By Sammy Younan

As inspired by listening to Sam Cash’s Stand Together, Fall Together

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Girth Radio Blog, In Session With Girth...

Hidden Gem: Wake Owl “Gold”

Posted on April 6, 2015March 9, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Hidden Gem: Wake Owl “Gold”
Hidden Gem: Wake Owl “Gold”

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

From Wake Owl’s outstaning Wild Country EP. The entire EP is a Hidden Gem however I’m gonna focus on Gold. Because it is.

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Hidden Gem

Illuminated Chronicles: Visualing Poetry With 1960s Computer Graphics

Posted on April 3, 2015 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Illuminated Chronicles: Visualing Poetry With 1960s Computer Graphics
Illuminated Chronicles: Visualing Poetry With 1960s Computer Graphics

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

So April is National Poetry Month! The goal of course is to increase awareness and deepen appreciate of poetry. As such here is visualing poetry with 1960s computer graphics…yup.

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Host Haiku In Session With Girth…Century Thief

Posted on April 2, 2015February 20, 2023 By Sammy Younan
Host Haiku In Session With Girth…Century Thief

As inspired by listening to Century Thief’s Reverie

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Girth Radio Blog, In Session With Girth...

Hidden Gem: Juliana’s Daughter “Baby, Come Back to Love”

Posted on March 30, 2015March 9, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Hidden Gem: Juliana’s Daughter “Baby, Come Back to Love”
Hidden Gem: Juliana’s Daughter “Baby, Come Back to Love”

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

This sweet song by Juliana’s Daughter appears in Episode #2 of Someone Not There web series: “Second Chance.”

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Hidden Gem

Host Haiku In Session With Girth…Whitney Rose

Posted on March 26, 2015February 20, 2023 By Sammy Younan
Host Haiku In Session With Girth…Whitney Rose

As inspired by listening to Whitney Rose’s Heartbreaker of the Year

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Girth Radio Blog, In Session With Girth...

Hidden Gem: Lemolo “Beautiful Night”

Posted on March 23, 2015March 9, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Hidden Gem: Lemolo “Beautiful Night”
Hidden Gem: Lemolo “Beautiful Night”

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

Beautiful Night is classified as Dream Pop which in it’s own way…is a fantastic definition of love. When love is rolling along, when it’s good like food it’s dreamy, ethereal and as effervescent as a pop song.

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  • #SetTheVCR: August 18-24, 2024
    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.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 04-10, 2025
    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.
  • 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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