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#SetTheVCR: February 05-11, 2024

Posted on February 5, 2024October 19, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: February 05-11, 2024
#SetTheVCR: February 05-11, 2024

You don’t need to be in Tokyo to have a Vice; just ask the Rolling Stones. Though if you wanna get high on life this week’s TV recommendations will help. It’s the Marvels-ous #SetTheVCR.

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#SetTheVCR: January 15-21, 2024

Posted on January 15, 2024December 22, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: January 15-21, 2024
#SetTheVCR: January 15-21, 2024

This week TV Recommendations recognize MLK and much more mystery and murder. It’s a dark week for #SetTheVCR with many detectives on the case.

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#SetTheVCR: January 08-14, 2024

Posted on January 8, 2024December 30, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: January 08-14, 2024
#SetTheVCR: January 08-14, 2024

It’s not an Echo it’s #SetTheVCR. Filled with lots of TV recommendations and Sammy Suggestions that’ll Life your spirits unless you’re all Self Reliance.

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#SetTheVCR: April 24 – 30, 2023

Posted on April 24, 2023December 17, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: April 24 – 30, 2023
#SetTheVCR: April 24 – 30, 2023

Citadel on the couch as it’s a fresh #SetTheVCR where we say goodbye to James Corden and David Bowie but say hello to lots of new TV.

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#SetTheVCR: April 17 – 23, 2023

Posted on April 17, 2023December 17, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: April 17 – 23, 2023
#SetTheVCR: April 17 – 23, 2023

Anybody who has been Ghosted with enjoy this week’s #SetTheVCR: From Tupac to Jo Koy. So Scrap your plans; no need to be a Diplomat and Bring It On!

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#SetTheVCR: March 06 – 12, 2023

Posted on March 6, 2023December 31, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: March 06 – 12, 2023
#SetTheVCR: March 06 – 12, 2023

We got historical farts, spies in a cold war and a talking seashell…that can only mean it’s #SetTheVCR!

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#CouchWorthy: January 2023 TV Highlights

Posted on February 3, 2023December 24, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: January 2023 TV Highlights
#CouchWorthy: January 2023 TV Highlights

New Year; New TV. Here are some January TV highlights that are #CouchWorthy. Maybe you missed em or didn’t hear about em. What about something fresh? Or something different? Or fun! Then here ya go!

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250 | Chuck Tatham (Offside: The Harold Ballard Story)

Posted on January 17, 2023March 23, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 250 | Chuck Tatham (Offside: The Harold Ballard Story)
250 | Chuck Tatham (Offside: The Harold Ballard Story)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Chuck Tatham one of the executive producers of Offside: The Harold Ballard Story now streaming on CBC Gem. (A Leafs documentary directed by Jason Priestley.)

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#SetTheVCR: February 21-27, 2022

Posted on February 21, 2022April 21, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: February 21-27, 2022
#SetTheVCR: February 21-27, 2022

Lots of familiar faces in this week’s #SetTheVCR. So park your face in front of the TV and we can begin.

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#SetTheVCR: February 14-20, 2022

Posted on February 14, 2022October 20, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: February 14-20, 2022
#SetTheVCR: February 14-20, 2022

No one has peace this week’s #SetTheVCR: that’s the State of the Union it doesn’t matter where you’re From or even if you’re a jeen-yuhs. It does make for excellent TV, though.

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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,
  • 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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