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Category: Music

Morning Tea: The Literal Ongoing History of New Music

Posted on December 17, 2023December 27, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: The Literal Ongoing History of New Music
Morning Tea: The Literal Ongoing History of New Music

Tonight Edge 102.1 will broadcast the 1,000th Episode of The Ongoing History of New Music. That’s surreal.

Music, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

Morning Tea: Taylor Swift vs Spotify

Posted on December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Taylor Swift vs Spotify
Morning Tea: Taylor Swift vs Spotify

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?

Music, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

Practice vs Process: Respect The Odds

Posted on January 3, 2022February 19, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Practice vs Process: Respect The Odds
Practice vs Process: Respect The Odds

Thanks to SiriusXM I ah…visited Haddonfield, Illinois. And this time of year!! Yo.

Movies, Music, True Sammy Stories

Welcome to Haddonfield, Illinois: Halloween

Posted on October 28, 2021 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Welcome to Haddonfield, Illinois: Halloween
Welcome to Haddonfield, Illinois: Halloween

Thanks to SiriusXM I ah…visited Haddonfield, Illinois. And this time of year!! Yo.

Movies, Music, True Sammy Stories

Kanye West Is Not A Lone Wolf

Posted on August 27, 2021 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Kanye West Is Not A Lone Wolf
Kanye West Is Not A Lone Wolf

Have you heard the latest Kanye West song? No. You have not.

Music

The Sonic Detective & The Case of The Great White Buffalo

Posted on December 28, 2020 By Sammy Younan
The Sonic Detective & The Case of The Great White Buffalo

Oh…that song!

Music

Rick Rubin Is So Not Stay Puft

Posted on June 28, 2020 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Rick Rubin Is So Not Stay Puft
Rick Rubin Is So Not Stay Puft

Beastie Boys vs Ghostbusters: That’s Bananas Right?

Movies, Music

In Bowie’s Space

Posted on January 8, 2020 By Sammy Younan
In Bowie’s Space

A couple of years ago I was so fortunate to get a NASA JPL tour from Krys Blackwood! Just Wow: it was an incredible experience. (is…present tense) In this one building’s lobby on this NASA campus was a wall of photos surrounding the word Disruptors. The photos were the usual dynamic creators you’d expect from…

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Music, True Sammy Stories

Piano Man Is Outta Tune…

Posted on September 25, 2019 By Sammy Younan
Piano Man Is Outta Tune…

Getting thoroughly slagged in the office for hating Bill Joel. I cannot stand him especially just the way he is. His music is awful and his piano smells like an unwashed butt. They’re trying valiantly to “save me.” But…but what about Piano Man? He’d be less lonely if he didn’t suck so much. For what…

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Music

Gathering Ocean Natives

Posted on March 14, 2019 By Sammy Younan
Gathering Ocean Natives

When was the last time you saw The Ocean?

Music, True Sammy Stories

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  • #SetTheVCR: September 29 – October 05, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Like a man in the basement I got TV recommendations that are a Chef's Kiss. On The Lost Bus, this is your stop: It's #SetTheVCR!
  • #SetTheVCR: September 22-28, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    I got the Lowdown on this week's TV Recommendations so you don't hafta Go Into The Void all Wayward and lost. Just as The Simpsons keep going, so too does #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: September 15-21, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's TV Recommendations are not a Stop Gap Measure. Rather it's a Lilith Fair celebration of charming TV presented as #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: September 08-14, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Lots of TV Recommendations for you to Sheen this week. Like your Cable Guy, I got you hooked up with #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: September 01-07, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Have I Got News for You: I got TV Recommendations for you Winter Spring Summer or Fall. From the Highest 2 Lowest this is #SetTheVCR.
  • #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.
  • 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,
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    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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    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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    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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    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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