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Author: Sammy Younan

#SetTheVCR: March 04-10, 2024

Posted on March 4, 2024December 23, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: March 04-10, 2024
#SetTheVCR: March 04-10, 2024

There’s many invitations to Fall in Love with this week’s TV recommendations. So be good Gentlemen and #SetTheVCR.

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#CouchWorthy: February 2024 TV Highlights

Posted on March 2, 2024December 28, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: February 2024 TV Highlights
#CouchWorthy: February 2024 TV Highlights

In February we said Smell Ya Later to This Fool on Hulu…cancelled after 2 seasons. Netflix one and dones included Ratched and Obliterated. Clearly we didn’t watch em.. Here are the hits and blockbusters we enjoyed in February 2024. Some TV highlights that are #CouchWorthy. Maybe you missed em or didn’t hear about em.

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278 | Alex Mallari Jr. (Code 8: Part II)

Posted on February 27, 2024October 19, 2024 By Sammy Younan 4 Comments on 278 | Alex Mallari Jr. (Code 8: Part II)
278 | Alex Mallari Jr. (Code 8: Part II)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Alex Mallari Jr. about his role in Code 8: Part II (now streaming on Netflix).

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#SetTheVCR: February 26-March 03, 2024

Posted on February 26, 2024October 19, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: February 26-March 03, 2024
#SetTheVCR: February 26-March 03, 2024

Before we road trip into this week’s TV recommendations be sure to yell out Shōgun! From Code 8 to a Spaceman to Napoleon this week’s #SetTheVCR is brimming with stranger characters.

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277 | Nenad Cicin-Sain (Kiss The Future)

Posted on February 20, 2024February 28, 2024 By Sammy Younan 2 Comments on 277 | Nenad Cicin-Sain (Kiss The Future)
277 | Nenad Cicin-Sain (Kiss The Future)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Nenad Cicin-Sain about Kiss The Future about the siege of Sarajevo & U2’s special concert.

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#SetTheVCR: February 19-25, 2024

Posted on February 19, 2024October 19, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: February 19-25, 2024
#SetTheVCR: February 19-25, 2024

Say It Loud: we got TV recommendations for this week from James Brown to Albert Einstein to Giannis Antetokounmpo to Priscilla Presley. If none of that makes you #SetTheVCR no worries: there’s also Zombies.

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276 | Matthew Hamachek (The Dynasty: The New England Patriots)

Posted on February 13, 2024February 27, 2024 By Sammy Younan 2 Comments on 276 | Matthew Hamachek (The Dynasty: The New England Patriots)
276 | Matthew Hamachek (The Dynasty: The New England Patriots)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Matthew Hamachek about his ten-part docuseries The Dynasty: New England Patriots.

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#SetTheVCR: February 12-18, 2024

Posted on February 12, 2024December 22, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: February 12-18, 2024
#SetTheVCR: February 12-18, 2024

With Oppenheimer’s streaming date; this week’s #SetTheVCR is blowing up. But if you’re seeking a Glow Up instead, for your TV recommendations Resident Alien is back on Valentine’s Day plus sports doing sporting things.

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275 | Sam Roberts (The Adventures Of Ben Blank)

Posted on February 6, 2024March 30, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 275 | Sam Roberts (The Adventures Of Ben Blank)
275 | Sam Roberts (The Adventures Of Ben Blank)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews the Sam Roberts of the Sam Roberts Band whose latest album is The Adventures Of Ben Blank.

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#SetTheVCR: February 05-11, 2024

Posted on February 5, 2024October 19, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: February 05-11, 2024
#SetTheVCR: February 05-11, 2024

You don’t need to be in Tokyo to have a Vice; just ask the Rolling Stones. Though if you wanna get high on life this week’s TV recommendations will help. It’s the Marvels-ous #SetTheVCR.

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  • #SetTheVCR: August 25-31, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's #SetTheVCR is dedicated to my Stans.
  • #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.
  • 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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