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Category: Comedy

A Child’s Play With His Father…

Posted on October 27, 2021March 8, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on A Child’s Play With His Father…
A Child’s Play With His Father…

Child’s Play…For True.

Comedy, Movies, Television, True Sammy Stories

My Pop Culture Week: Dave Chappelle’s Unforgiven

Posted on November 30, 2020 By Sammy Younan
My Pop Culture Week:  Dave Chappelle’s Unforgiven

I got a hankering for McDonald’s french fries so I’ma keep this short. Gotta find pants and car keys. I’ve been slow but expect a few My Summer Lair episodes to drop soon. I’ve been recording just been slow releasing em: taking more mental health breaks from the computer. Mentally it’s been a long hard…

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Comedy

My 1950s Submarine Dream

Posted on September 10, 2020 By Sammy Younan No Comments on My 1950s Submarine Dream
My 1950s Submarine Dream

No more eating before bed.

Comedy, True Sammy Stories

Allergic To Logic

Posted on June 29, 2020 By Sammy Younan
Allergic To Logic

“Forgive my Laughter: I have a medical Condition.”

Comedy

The Library Is A Hell Of A Drug

Posted on June 18, 2020September 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan
The Library Is A Hell Of A Drug

“We’ve missed you! Our branches may be closed but you can still borrow items from the library with our new Curbside Pick-up Service.”

Comedy, True Sammy Stories

Don’t Suck At Self-Care

Posted on February 19, 2020 By Sammy Younan
Don’t Suck At Self-Care

Dracula Takes Good Care of Himself! People will always come to your door to suck up your time; they’re often out for new blood. Hang in there; winter is not easy it can drive you batty and feels like the Sun will burn if you ever see it. What does “Count” is the rest you…

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Comedy, Comic Books

Dollar Store Love

Posted on February 8, 2020 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Dollar Store Love
Dollar Store Love

Love! I’d Buy That For A Dollar!

Comedy

PSA: Your Grande Insanity

Posted on January 7, 2020 By Sammy Younan
PSA: Your Grande Insanity

Virtual Insanity

Comedy

Poop O’clock

Posted on January 6, 2020 By Sammy Younan
Poop O’clock

Back to the land of people, passwords and ugh…pants. #DownWithPants Even though my Poop Schedule is still on Vacation Time. I may struggle silently but at least I do not struggle alone. -28-

Comedy, True Sammy Stories

Here Comes The Future!

Posted on January 1, 2020 By Sammy Younan
Here Comes The Future!

To quote Joe Pesci in Lethal Weapons okay-okay-okay. I’ve been saying this since the year 2000 but this year I really mean it: 2020 really does sound like some sort of sci-fi dystopian thriller humans versus Skynet future date. Yet it’s here; we’re here! Really hope one of y’all kept the receipt because this isn’t the future…

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Comedy

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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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