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Tag: Cartoons

#CouchWorthy: Creature Commandos: Season 1 Verdict?

Posted on January 9, 2025January 21, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: Creature Commandos: Season 1 Verdict?
#CouchWorthy: Creature Commandos: Season 1 Verdict?

“A secret team of incarcerated monsters is the last resort for black ops missions deemed too dangerous for humans…”

My Pal Sammy, Television, True Sammy Stories

#CouchWorthy: 2025 Key Midseason & Premiere Dates – January 2025

Posted on December 20, 2024February 5, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: 2025 Key Midseason & Premiere Dates – January 2025
#CouchWorthy: 2025 Key Midseason & Premiere Dates – January 2025

#SetTheVCR is your weekly TV Guide by Sammy Younan to help you plan a fantastic TV schedule from must-watch TV shows to fun discoveries.

My Pal Sammy, Television, True Sammy Stories

#SetTheVCR: July 29-August 04, 2024

Posted on July 29, 2024December 30, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: July 29-August 04, 2024
#SetTheVCR: July 29-August 04, 2024

You want dynamic TV recommendations? This week’s #SetTheVCR has something for everyone. From blockbusters to Batman to documentaries and director’s cuts. Big week!

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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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#CouchWorthy: Retro – The X-Files

Posted on September 10, 2023December 16, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: Retro – The X-Files
#CouchWorthy: Retro – The X-Files

30 years ago on September 10, 1993 The X-Files premiered on Fox. Did you watch it? What are your X-Files highlights?

My Pal Sammy, Television, True Sammy Stories

#CouchWorthy: Retro – The Spider-Man 67 Cartoon

Posted on September 9, 2023December 16, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: Retro – The Spider-Man 67 Cartoon
#CouchWorthy: Retro – The Spider-Man 67 Cartoon

The iconic Spider-Man cartoon ran for September 9, 1967 – June 14, 1970. 3 seasons; 52 inferior episodes.

My Pal Sammy, Television, True Sammy Stories

#CouchWorthy: Retro – Terminator 2 Teaser

Posted on July 3, 2023December 16, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: Retro – Terminator 2 Teaser
#CouchWorthy: Retro – Terminator 2 Teaser

“Skynet goes online August 4th, 1997. Skynet begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware at 2:14 a.m. Eastern time, August 29th.”

Movies, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

TBT: Spider Senses Tingling

Posted on August 18, 2016 By Sammy Younan
TBT: Spider Senses Tingling

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

The greatest life lesson I picked up as a kid…always listen to when your Spider Senses are tingling…

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TBT: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

Posted on July 14, 2016 By Sammy Younan
TBT: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

Yo…Joe!

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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?
  • 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?

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