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Tag: Dave Chappelle

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, 2021 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Captain Kirk Takes Up Social Media Space…
Morning Tea: Captain Kirk Takes Up Social Media Space…

Mission Captain Kirk In Space! Dave Chappelle! The Black Phone! Brew a strong tea: yo! The First Yo of The Day. “We’re leaving together But still it’s farewell And maybe we’ll come back To earth, who can tell? I guess there is no one to blame We’re leaving ground Will things ever be the same…

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Morning Tea

Morning Tea: Frankenstein Is An Impossible Mission…

Posted on September 1, 2021March 1, 2022 By Sammy Younan
Morning Tea: Frankenstein Is An Impossible Mission…

Mission Impossible 7 update! Dave Chappelle! NBA Radio News! Brew a strong tea: yo! A Twitter or well social media drinking game… It’s September 1st: take a sip every time a White Person joyfully tweets out: “It’s Sweater Weather!” Which is just White People code for whew…we successfully survived that hot Summer like it’s Nam….

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Morning Tea

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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Comedy

#CouchWorthy: Dave Chappelle – 8:46

Posted on June 12, 2020March 6, 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.

Television

#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: May 22 – 28, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    This week prepare: TV & #SetTheVCR are taking it to the #Max. If you're SmartLess about what to watch - perhaps your week has gone all #FUBAR - then you'll enjoy all these suggestions and puns so much Moore.
  • #SetTheVCR: May 15 – 21, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Did you hear the one about a Black Knight and an Ant-Man who were Missing? Why yes it's #SetTheVCR where it's all Love To Love You when it comes to TV.
  • #SetTheVCR: May 08 – 14, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    A Time Traveler, A Man Who Can Fly, A Shapeshifter plus…lots more. Clearly it can only be #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: May 01 – 07, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    This week there's Bupkis on TV! So break outta your Silo and lean back in your White House; I'm Sheeran lots of #SetTheVCR recommendations. Guess How Much? Free…love!
  • #SetTheVCR: April 24 – 30, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    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.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 17 – 23, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Anybody who has been Ghosted with enjoy this week's #SetTheVCR: From Tupac to Duran Duran. So Scrap your plans; no need to be a Diplomat and Bring It On!
  • #SetTheVCR: April 10 – 16, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    It's a TV week of Titans as the NBA Playoffs tip-off. There's Barry good TV recommendations so punch your Ticket to Paradise: It's #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 03 – 09, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    From Beef to Beats to Babies to Boris Becker this week's #SetTheVCR is beautifully bodacious. Believe that!
  • #CouchWorthy: March 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    It’s hard to believe but we’re basically into April. Spring has sprung. However, before we leave March behind here are some 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!
  • #SetTheVCR: March 27 – April 02, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's #SetTheVCR goes down a Rabbit Hole after a Knock At The Cabin. The dinosaurs are loose, there's a murder mystery and a couple of a-ha moments you can take…s'all on me? You're welcome!
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: DCEU Is Pee-Ew | Batgirl vs HBO MaxAugust 5, 2022
    Sammy & Rob Gaudette discuss and review the status of the DCEU following the cancellation of Batgirl on HBO Max. Rob still has hope.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: Contact Photography Festival 2022 | Culture SnapMay 12, 2022
    Sammy is joined by photographer Henry VanderSpek aka Culture Snap to discuss and recommend a happy handful of Contact Photography Festival exhibitions.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: A Taylor Hawkins MemorialMarch 28, 2022
    Sammy & Stephanie discuss the shocking and sad passing of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on March 25, 2022.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: All The Batmans | Keaton To Nipples to BatfleckMarch 10, 2022
    Sammy & Stephanie discuss All The Batmans: from Michael Keaton to Ben Affleck.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: 2021 Induction Ceremony | Rock & Roll Hall of FameNovember 25, 2021
    Sammy & Stephanie discuss their happy highlights from the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

  • Yaron Weitzman (Tanking to the Top) and Sammy Younan in My Summer Lair 148
    Under-Review: Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers
    by Sammy Younan
    Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sportsby Yaron WeitzmanPublished by Grand Central Publishing on March 17, 2020NBA // Non-Fiction // 76ers One of the best lines in Yaron Weitzman’s NBA book: “Hinkie triggered a culture war.” Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and...

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  • New Book Alert: January 10-14, 2022
    by Sammy Younan

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

  • New Book Alert: January 3-7, 2022
    by Sammy Younan

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

  • New Book Alert: November 8-12, 2021
    by Sammy Younan

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

  • New Book Alert: November 1-5, 2021
    by Sammy Younan

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

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