Tag: 1990s

339 | Shea Serrano (Expensive Basketball)

August 12, 2025May 10, 2026 Sammy Younan No Comments

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer Shea Serrano about his fantastic NBA book Expensive Basketball.

252 | Anthony Shim & Ethan Hwang (Riceboy Sleeps)

March 17, 2023March 21, 2023 Sammy Younan No Comments

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer/director Anthony Shim & actor Ethan Hwang of Riceboy Sleeps a moving reflection about relocating to Canada in the 90s.

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#SetTheVCR: June 22-28, 2026
by Sammy Younan
Here's How To Make A Killing with TV recommendations. Ignore the Undertone and trust your Little Brother #SetTheVCR who'll always be Family like we're in Fast & Furious.
#SetTheVCR: June 15-21, 2026
by Sammy Younan
You Never Change and neither do I. These Project Hail Mary TV Recommendations can only be #SetTheVCR.
#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.

#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?
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?