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Tag: Comic Books

Trial By Trailer: Blue Beetle – Extended Preview

Posted on September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Trial By Trailer: Blue Beetle – Extended Preview
Trial By Trailer: Blue Beetle – Extended Preview

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?

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Under-Review: The Ninth Metal

Posted on August 18, 2021January 3, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Under-Review: The Ninth Metal
Under-Review: The Ninth Metal

The Ninth Metalby Benjamin PercyPublished by William Morrow & Company on June 1, 2021Thrillers – Suspense // Science Fiction – Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic One of the best aspects of sci-fi books is the world building: avid nerd tourism to explore strange locations and of course dangerous locals brimming with hostile locals and confusing customs. So…

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208 | Andrew Farago (The Legend of Wonder Woman)

Posted on July 6, 2021April 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 208 | Andrew Farago (The Legend of Wonder Woman)
208 | Andrew Farago (The Legend of Wonder Woman)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Andrew Farago curator of The Cartoon Art Museum’s exhibition of The Legend of Wonder Woman.

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201 | Fabian Nicieza (Suburban Dicks)

Posted on May 18, 2021February 12, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 201 | Fabian Nicieza (Suburban Dicks)
201 | Fabian Nicieza (Suburban Dicks)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer Fabian Nicieza who takes a break from comic book to write Suburban Dicks.

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#SetTheVCR: May 03-09, 2021

Posted on May 3, 2021August 11, 2022 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: May 03-09, 2021

Star Wars Day vs The Battle of New York. Tenet vs Inception. TV On…Pants off! What’s Good on TV this week.

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171 | Scott Listfield (Quarantine)

Posted on September 29, 2020March 7, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 171 | Scott Listfield (Quarantine)
171 | Scott Listfield (Quarantine)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews astronaut painter Scott Listfield about his dynamic paintings and Quarantine his recent solo show at Spoke Art NYC.

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169 | Ryan North (Slaughterhouse-Five)

Posted on September 15, 2020March 21, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 169 | Ryan North (Slaughterhouse-Five)
169 | Ryan North (Slaughterhouse-Five)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Ryan North who (with Albert Monteys) adapted Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five as a graphic novel.

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168 | Dave Chisholm (Chasin’ the Bird)

Posted on September 8, 2020April 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 168 | Dave Chisholm (Chasin’ the Bird)
168 | Dave Chisholm (Chasin’ the Bird)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Dave Chisholm whose graphic novel is Chasin’ The Bird: a bio about jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker.

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#SetTheVCR: August 30-September 5, 2020

Posted on August 30, 2020March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: August 30-September 5, 2020

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Girth Radio Presents…

This week has lots of excellent TV recommendations we just sadly end on a somber note with a Chadwick Boseman movie. I mean that whole thing is strange.  Thankfully there’s lots of tv to distract and help process that.

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#SetTheVCR: August 23-29, 2020

Posted on August 23, 2020March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: August 23-29, 2020

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

Though I do not mention it; there are as always NBA Playoffs games unfolding every night. However, I wisely realized that if that’s all I wrote for each day I’d alienate my readers. That’s what the puns are for! Plus it turns out there is TV to watch on other channels.

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Set The VCR

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  • #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.
  • #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.
  • 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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