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Tag: Dave Chappelle

300 | Sammy Younan (Celebrating 300: The Journey Of My Summer Lair)

Posted on July 30, 2024December 25, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 300 | Sammy Younan (Celebrating 300: The Journey Of My Summer Lair)
300 | Sammy Younan (Celebrating 300: The Journey Of My Summer Lair)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan was given the blessed opportunity to celebrate the 300th My Summer Lair episode.

My Summer Lair, Podcast

#CouchWorthy: February 2024 TV Highlights

Posted on March 2, 2024December 28, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: February 2024 TV Highlights
#CouchWorthy: February 2024 TV Highlights

In February we said Smell Ya Later to This Fool on Hulu…cancelled after 2 seasons. Netflix one and dones included Ratched and Obliterated. Clearly we didn’t watch em.. Here are the hits and blockbusters we enjoyed in February 2024. Some TV highlights that are #CouchWorthy. Maybe you missed em or didn’t hear about em.

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Set The VCR

#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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Set The VCR

#SetTheVCR: December 26 – January 01, 2024

Posted on December 26, 2023June 13, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: December 26 – January 01, 2024
#SetTheVCR: December 26 – January 01, 2024

Well that it’s for TV in 2023. Did TV treat you good? Did #SetTheVCR help? Onto 2024 and this week…we open and close with stand up comedy.

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Set The VCR

MSL Space Station Oddity: 2021 Induction Ceremony | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Posted on November 25, 2021November 10, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on MSL Space Station Oddity: 2021 Induction Ceremony | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Sammy & Stephanie discuss their happy highlights from the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Space Station Oddity

Morning Tea: Captain Kirk Takes Up Social Media Space…

Posted on October 13, 2021September 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Captain Kirk Takes Up Social Media Space…
Morning Tea: Captain Kirk Takes Up Social Media Space…

What’s popping in popular culture? Sammy steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.

Morning Tea, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

Morning Tea: Frankenstein Is An Impossible Mission…

Posted on September 1, 2021September 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan
Morning Tea: Frankenstein Is An Impossible Mission…

What’s popping in popular culture? Sammy steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.

Morning Tea, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

My Pop Culture Week: Dave Chappelle’s Unforgiven

Posted on November 30, 2020 By Sammy Younan
My Pop Culture Week:  Dave Chappelle’s Unforgiven

I got a hankering for McDonald’s french fries so I’ma keep this short. Gotta find pants and car keys. I’ve been slow but expect a few My Summer Lair episodes to drop soon. I’ve been recording just been slow releasing em: taking more mental health breaks from the computer. Mentally it’s been a long hard…

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#CouchWorthy: Dave Chappelle – 8:46

Posted on June 12, 2020September 25, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: Dave Chappelle – 8:46
#CouchWorthy: Dave Chappelle – 8:46

“Normally I wouldn’t show you something so unrefined, I hope you understand.” This is not a Special but rather an impromptu purging of feelings and thoughts delivered by Dave Chappelle.

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#SetTheVCR: January 5-11, 2020

Posted on January 5, 2020March 28, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: January 5-11, 2020

I kick off 2020 with 2 PBS recommendations and 2 HBO recommendations. This doesn’t mean I am classy or changed just playing the cards I’ve been dealt. Welcome back I’ve been expecting you. Shall we get started?

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Set The VCR
  • #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.
  • #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.
  • 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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