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320 | Henry VanderSpek (Urban Scrawl)

Posted on April 1, 2025June 12, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 320 | Henry VanderSpek (Urban Scrawl)
320 | Henry VanderSpek (Urban Scrawl)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to photographer Henry VanderSpek about his exhibition Urban Scrawl.

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311 | Michael Benson (Planetfall)

Posted on January 28, 2025March 25, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 311 | Michael Benson (Planetfall)
311 | Michael Benson (Planetfall)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to artist and writer Michael Benson about Planetfall, his photography exhibition at The Image Centre.

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Morning Tea: Don’t Use AI As An Excuse To Sweatshop Pop Culture

Posted on June 6, 2024June 24, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Don’t Use AI As An Excuse To Sweatshop Pop Culture
Morning Tea: Don’t Use AI As An Excuse To Sweatshop Pop Culture

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

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292 | Matt Singer (Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever)

Posted on June 4, 2024October 7, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 292 | Matt Singer (Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever)
292 | Matt Singer (Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer Matt Singer whose book is Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever.

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Morning Tea: Become Legendary By Being Stupid

Posted on May 29, 2024June 7, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Become Legendary By Being Stupid
Morning Tea: Become Legendary By Being Stupid

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

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288 | Michael Hirsh (Animation Nation)

Posted on May 7, 2024April 8, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 288 | Michael Hirsh (Animation Nation)
288 | Michael Hirsh (Animation Nation)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to poet Alicia Cook whose latest poetry collection is The Music Was Just Getting Good.

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282 | Cassidy McFadzean (Crying Dress)

Posted on March 26, 2024August 11, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 282 | Cassidy McFadzean (Crying Dress)
282 | Cassidy McFadzean (Crying Dress)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to poet Cassidy McFadzean whose latest poetry collection is Crying Dress.

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272 | Alicia Cook (The Music Was Just Getting Good)

Posted on January 16, 2024April 8, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 272 | Alicia Cook (The Music Was Just Getting Good)
272 | Alicia Cook (The Music Was Just Getting Good)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to poet Alicia Cook whose latest poetry collection is The Music Was Just Getting Good.

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270 | Brian “Box” Brown (The He-Man Effect: How American Toymakers Sold You Your Childhood)

Posted on December 19, 2023May 15, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 270 | Brian “Box” Brown (The He-Man Effect: How American Toymakers Sold You Your Childhood)
270 | Brian “Box” Brown (The He-Man Effect: How American Toymakers Sold You Your Childhood)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to cartoonist Brian “Box” Brown about his non-fiction graphic novel: The He-Man Effect.

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271 | Rafi Kohan (Trash Talk: The Only Book About Destroying Your Rivals)

Posted on December 5, 2023April 25, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 271 | Rafi Kohan (Trash Talk: The Only Book About Destroying Your Rivals)
271 | Rafi Kohan (Trash Talk: The Only Book About Destroying Your Rivals)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer Rafi Kohan about his fantastic book Trash Talk: The Only Book About Destroying Your Rivals.

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  • #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.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 09-15, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Without a TV Guide TV Recommendations can quickly go FUBAR quickly like checking into a Hell Motel. To avoid that Trainwreck #SetTheVCR is your TV Revival.
  • #SetTheVCR June 2–8, 2025 TV recommendations image from My Summer Lair, featuring a retro-style television graphic promoting a weekly pop culture column by podcast host Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: June 02-08, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Your Presence is required for these TV Recommendations which range from Power Moves to a Resident Alien. #SetTheVCR for Good Night, and Good Luck.
  • #SetTheVCR TV recommendations cover for May 26 – June 1, 2025, from My Summer Lair podcast, highlighting curated weekly streaming and television picks by Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: May 26 – June 01, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Here stories from Birbiglia to Bono: it’s a Brave New World filled with TV Recommendations. Wanna Live The Good Life? Enjoy this week’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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