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Tag: Directors

330 | Laurent Bouzereau (Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Story)

Posted on June 10, 2025July 18, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 330 | Laurent Bouzereau (Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Story)
330 | Laurent Bouzereau (Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Story)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau about his Jaws @ 50 retrospective. Streaming on Disney+ & Hulu.

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328 | Alan Tudyk & Corey Reynolds & The Cast (Resident Alien: Season 4)

Posted on May 27, 2025June 16, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 328 | Alan Tudyk & Corey Reynolds & The Cast (Resident Alien: Season 4)
328 | Alan Tudyk & Corey Reynolds & The Cast (Resident Alien: Season 4)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Resident Alien’s cast about Season 4 including Alan Tudyk (Harry) & Corey Reynolds (Sheriff Mike).

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327 | Simon Ennis (The Hobby: Tales From The Tabletop)

Posted on May 20, 2025July 18, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 327 | Simon Ennis (The Hobby: Tales From The Tabletop)
327 | Simon Ennis (The Hobby: Tales From The Tabletop)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Simon Ennis, the director of The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop. A board game documentary.

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325 | Daniel Robbins (Bad Shabbos)

Posted on May 6, 2025June 3, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 325 | Daniel Robbins (Bad Shabbos)
325 | Daniel Robbins (Bad Shabbos)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmaker Daniel Robbins about his Jewish comedy Bad Shabbos.

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324 | Kourtney Roy (Kryptic)

Posted on April 29, 2025July 18, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 324 | Kourtney Roy (Kryptic)
324 | Kourtney Roy (Kryptic)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to producer director Kourtney Roy about her horror movie Kryptic.

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319 | Michael Stasko (Vampire Zombies…From Space!)

Posted on March 25, 2025July 18, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 319 | Michael Stasko (Vampire Zombies…From Space!)
319 | Michael Stasko (Vampire Zombies…From Space!)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmaker Michael Stasko about his B-Movie love letter: Vampire Zombies…From Space!

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318 | Tracie Laymon (Bob Trevino Likes It)

Posted on March 18, 2025May 26, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 318 | Tracie Laymon (Bob Trevino Likes It)
318 | Tracie Laymon (Bob Trevino Likes It)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmaker Tracie Laymon whose feature film debut is Bob Trevino Likes It.

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317 | Gavin Stephens (Park Bench Ontology)

Posted on March 11, 2025June 12, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 317 | Gavin Stephens (Park Bench Ontology)
317 | Gavin Stephens (Park Bench Ontology)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to stand-up comic Gavin Stephens whose latest comedy album is Park Bench Ontology.

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314 | Michael Tolajian (We Beat The Dream Team)

Posted on February 18, 2025April 6, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 314 | Michael Tolajian (We Beat The Dream Team)
314 | Michael Tolajian (We Beat The Dream Team)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Michael Tolajian the director of We Beat The Dream Team.

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310 | Dale Heslip (Blue Rodeo: Lost Together)

Posted on January 21, 2025March 8, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 310 | Dale Heslip (Blue Rodeo: Lost Together)
310 | Dale Heslip (Blue Rodeo: Lost Together)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Dale Heslip the director of Blue Rodeo: Lost Together.

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  • #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.
  • #SetTheVCR TV recommendations cover for May 26 – June 1, 2025, from My Summer Lair podcast, highlighting curated weekly streaming and television picks by Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: May 26 – June 01, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Here stories from Birbiglia to Bono: it’s a Brave New World filled with TV Recommendations. Wanna Live The Good Life? Enjoy this week’s #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR cover for May 19–25, 2025 from My Summer Lair podcast, featuring weekly streaming and TV recommendations curated by host Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: May 19-25, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From Pee-wee Herman to Sherlock Holmes this week’s TV Recommendations are loaded with comedy, angst and drama. Plus for this week’s #SetTheVCR you get to shake it like a Polaroid picture.
  • 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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