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Author: Sammy Younan

Sammy Younan is the affable host of My Summer Lair: think NPR’s Fresh Air meets Kevin Smith: interviews & impressions on Pop Culture.

Fresh Fridays: Eminem feat Nate Ruess “Headlights”

Posted on January 24, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Fresh Fridays: Eminem feat Nate Ruess “Headlights”

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NewMusic Ten Blog

CanCon 3: Feist

Posted on January 20, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on CanCon 3: Feist
CanCon 3: Feist

For the record while Nickelback and Bieber Fever are Canadian exports, it was Americans who made them big. Just saying we all played a part in that sad tale. And yet there’s so much good music coming out of Canada. I’ll be in the US Grandpa Simpson rambling about some band that’s HUGE in Canada and earn blank looks. Who or what are you talking about? So that’s the purpose behind this CanCon Column every Tuesday at 9am…to provide illumination of Canadian music: retro, past and present/future. Any suggestions email or use comments below.

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Fresh Fridays: Wordburglar “Rap Viper”

Posted on January 17, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Fresh Fridays: Wordburglar “Rap Viper”

From the NewMusic Ten Archives…a Fresh Friday with Wordburglar:

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CanCon 2: Matthew Good Band

Posted on January 13, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on CanCon 2: Matthew Good Band
CanCon 2: Matthew Good Band

For the record while Nickelback and Bieber Fever are Canadian exports, it was Americans who made them big. Just saying we all played a part in that sad tale. And yet there’s so much good music coming out of Canada. I’ll be in the US Grandpa Simpson rambling about some band that’s HUGE in Canada and earn blank looks. Who or what are you talking about? So that’s the purpose behind this CanCon Column every Tuesday at 9am…to provide illumination of Canadian music: retro, past and present/future. Any suggestions email or use comments below.

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Fresh Fridays: Young Beautiful in a Hurry “Stuck on the Girl”

Posted on January 10, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Fresh Fridays: Young Beautiful in a Hurry “Stuck on the Girl”

From the NewMusic Ten Archives…a Fresh Friday with Young Beautiful in a Hurry:

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CanCon 1: The Tragically Hip

Posted on January 6, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on CanCon 1: The Tragically Hip
CanCon 1: The Tragically Hip

For the record while Nickelback and Bieber Fever are Canadian exports, it was Americans who made them big. Just saying we all played a part in that sad tale. And yet there’s so much good music coming out of Canada.  I’ll be in the US Grandpa Simpson rambling about some band that’s HUGE in Canada and earn blank looks. Who or what are you talking about? So that’s the purpose behind this CanCon Column every Tuesday at 9am…to provide illumination of Canadian music: retro, past and present/future. Any suggestions email or use comments below.

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NewMusic Ten Blog

NewMusic Ten Interview with…Vibonics

Posted on January 4, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on NewMusic Ten Interview with…Vibonics

NewMusicTen In Conversation with Vibonics: NewMusic Ten is online music’s first pop up shop! 1 month, 10 artists, 1 LP/EP each.

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Fresh Fridays: Young Doctors in Love “10:35”

Posted on January 3, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Fresh Fridays: Young Doctors in Love “10:35”

From the NewMusic Ten Archives…a Fresh Friday with Young Doctors in Love:

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CanCon: Intro

Posted on January 2, 2014 By Sammy Younan No Comments on CanCon: Intro
CanCon: Intro

It was recently brought to my attention there are certain wonderful Canadian bands who have not yet permeated the American consciousness.

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Morning Tea: 2013 Smells Like 2012

Posted on January 1, 2013January 1, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: 2013 Smells Like 2012
Morning Tea: 2013 Smells Like 2012

What’s popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.

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  • #SetTheVCR: June 08-14, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    If your goal is to enjoy TV Recommendations that don't involve The World Cup or America's 250th Anniversary well...I did my best. Still, shall we #SetTheVCR?
  • #SetTheVCR: June 01-07, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    Do you have Dreams of TV Recommendations that are Not Suitable For Work? Like Earth, Wind and Fire...#SetTheVCR is among the core elements.
  • #SetTheVCR: May 25-31, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    New Week! New#SetTheVCR
  • #SetTheVCR: May 18-24, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    This Is Not a Test! These are dope TV Recommendations that are Cash money: this week's #SetTheVCR establishes a Legacy.
  • #SetTheVCR: May 11 – 17, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    Life Is Short to endure terrible TV Recommendations. #SetTheVCR is loaded with Good Omens to make your TV week Fast and less Furious.
  • #SetTheVCR: May 04 – 10, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    If you're a Remarkably Bright Creature seeking TV Recommendations well then good news: #SetTheVCR means you're Finally Home!
  • #SetTheVCR: April 27 – May 03, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    I am a Man on Fire with these TV Recommendations. Be a Good Son and enjoy this week's #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 20 – 26, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    Like a Real American, you’ll wanna go to White Castle before you take a hit of these TV Recommendations that’ll leave you Speechless. This week’s #SetTheVCR a Good Girl compliment.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 13-19, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    If you have Beef with lousy TV Recommendations where you’re From, never no worries. Adulthood is reading #SetTheVCR every week.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 06 – 12, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    No need to Trash through bogus TV Recommendations making Big Mistakes because of what The Boys told you to watch. I’m here with #SetTheVCR so your TV Outcome isn’t a Crime 101.
  • #PantsWorthy Hot Docs 2026: Public AccessApril 21, 2026
    Fiercely independent journalist Amy Goodman has spent three decades holding the powerful to account, reporting from Democracy Now!
  • #PantsWorthy Hot Docs 2026: Steal This Story, Please!April 21, 2026
    Fiercely independent journalist Amy Goodman has spent three decades holding the powerful to account, reporting from Democracy Now!
  • #CouchWorthy: SpeechlessApril 14, 2026
    What happens when a society loses the ability to tolerate disagreement and power decides who gets to speak?
  • #MyPalSammy: The Truth About Other People’s TruthsMarch 27, 2026
    Sammy Vibes are the compelling connective tissue between my deep-dive writing on Substack and my curated cultural recommendations.
  • #CouchWorthy: Outrage Has a Shorter Lifespan Than Great Comedy: The Simpsons At 800March 5, 2026
    800 Episodes of The Simpsons proves one thing: Outrage has a shorter lifespan than great comedy. Eat it Hari Kondabolu.
  • #CouchWorthy: Star Trek: Starfleet AcademyJanuary 15, 2026
    Young cadets train to become Starfleet officers all while facing a mysterious threat to both the Academy and the Federation.

  • New Book Alert: Cesar Romero: The Joker Is Wild
    by Sammy Younan
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Yaron Weitzman's Tanking to the Top. Trust The Process of The Philadelphia 76ers?
  • 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?

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