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Tag: Comedy

245 | Chris Robinson (Panning For Gold)

Posted on November 8, 2022January 7, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 245 | Chris Robinson (Panning For Gold)
245 | Chris Robinson (Panning For Gold)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to standup comic Chris Robinson about his comedy special Panning For Gold (streaming on Crave).

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#SetTheVCR: January 31-February 6, 2022

Posted on January 31, 2022December 11, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: January 31-February 6, 2022
#SetTheVCR: January 31-February 6, 2022

We got football and monsters! I mean that’s an excellent week right there; #SetTheVCR or not right?

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New Book Alert: January 3-7, 2022

Posted on January 4, 2022August 14, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on New Book Alert: January 3-7, 2022
New Book Alert: January 3-7, 2022

My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

New Book Alert

New Book Alert: November 8-12, 2021

Posted on November 9, 2021August 14, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on New Book Alert: November 8-12, 2021
New Book Alert: November 8-12, 2021

My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

New Book Alert

New Book Alert: November 1-5, 2021

Posted on November 2, 2021August 14, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on New Book Alert: November 1-5, 2021
New Book Alert: November 1-5, 2021

My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

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212 | Robert Watson (Courtyard Comedy & Gay AF)

Posted on August 3, 2021March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 212 | Robert Watson (Courtyard Comedy & Gay AF)
212 | Robert Watson (Courtyard Comedy & Gay AF)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Gay AF Comedy producer and host Robert Watson whose latest live show is Courtyard Comedy.

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New Book Alert: April 5-9, 2021

Posted on April 10, 2021August 14, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on New Book Alert: April 5-9, 2021
New Book Alert: April 5-9, 2021

My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

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#SetTheVCR: March 08-14, 2021

Posted on March 8, 2021March 30, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: March 08-14, 2021
#SetTheVCR: March 08-14, 2021

Hold onto your butts this is gonna be a strange yet fun #SetTheVCR!

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186 | Shirley Gnome (Quantity Time)

Posted on February 2, 2021March 5, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 186 | Shirley Gnome (Quantity Time)
186 | Shirley Gnome (Quantity Time)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews cabaret comedian Shirley Gnome whose latest comedy-music releases are: Decoxification (an LP) and Quantity Time (an EP).

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#SetTheVCR: November 8-14, 2020

Posted on November 8, 2020March 9, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: November 8-14, 2020

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Girth Radio Presents…

The sad thing about surviving horror Halloween is that even if you make it to Sun up…you only have holiday/Christmas movies to look forward to. With this #SetTheVCR I’ve done my best to delay movies with some variation of jingle in the title; instead, hopefully, these recommendations fill you with warm cheer.

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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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