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#CouchWorthy: August 2024 TV Highlights

Posted on September 7, 2024December 30, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: August 2024 TV Highlights
#CouchWorthy: August 2024 TV Highlights

In August we said Smell Ya Later to The Acolyte on Disney+, Somebody Somewhere on HBO; Netflix’s Dead Boy Detectives (I kinda wanted to see this! No reason to check it out now). Clearly we didn’t watch em. Here are the hits and blockbusters we enjoyed in August 2024. Some TV highlights that are #CouchWorthy.…

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#SetTheVCR: July 29-August 04, 2024

Posted on July 29, 2024December 30, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: July 29-August 04, 2024
#SetTheVCR: July 29-August 04, 2024

You want dynamic TV recommendations? This week’s #SetTheVCR has something for everyone. From blockbusters to Batman to documentaries and director’s cuts. Big week!

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#CouchWorthy: June 2024 TV Highlights

Posted on July 6, 2024December 30, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: June 2024 TV Highlights
#CouchWorthy: June 2024 TV Highlights

In June we said Smell Ya Later to Tokyo Vice on HBO Max. That was the only big name to hit the bricks TV show. Here are the hits and blockbusters we enjoyed in June 2024. Some TV highlights that are #CouchWorthy. Maybe you missed em or didn’t hear about em.

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Morning Tea: Camden Is Up For Debate: #SetTheVCR

Posted on May 23, 2024June 11, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Camden Is Up For Debate: #SetTheVCR
Morning Tea: Camden Is Up For Debate: #SetTheVCR

What’s popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.

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#SetTheVCR: April 15-21, 2024

Posted on April 15, 2024December 30, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: April 15-21, 2024
#SetTheVCR: April 15-21, 2024

A Late Night with the Devil wearing Argylle: it’s more than just fashionable TV recommendations. It’s #SetTheVCR.

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#SetTheVCR: December 18-25, 2023

Posted on December 18, 2023December 25, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: December 18-25, 2023
#SetTheVCR: December 18-25, 2023

I mean I do have TV recommendations; there are lots to see on TV this week. But really…let’s be honest. We’re all just gonna watch Die Hard, yeah? Still just in case here’s some fresh #SetTheVCR.

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#CouchWorthy: June 2023 TV Highlights

Posted on July 7, 2023December 17, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: June 2023 TV Highlights
#CouchWorthy: June 2023 TV Highlights

A terrific TV recap of June 2023. Here some June TV highlights that are #CouchWorthy. Maybe you missed em or didn’t hear about em. Some Sammy Suggestions for June 2023…

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#SetTheVCR: June 12 – 18, 2023

Posted on June 12, 2023July 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: June 12 – 18, 2023
#SetTheVCR: June 12 – 18, 2023

When you look into the Black Mirror you see this week’s #SetTheVCR recommendations.

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#SetTheVCR: June 05 – 11, 2023

Posted on June 5, 2023July 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: June 05 – 11, 2023
#SetTheVCR: June 05 – 11, 2023

A Terminator, A Batman, A Spider-Man and a Doctor Who…oh yes it’s #SetTheVCR. And this week it all starts with…a Knock at the Cabin.

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254 | Asia Youngman & Kathleen Jayme (30 for 30: I’m Just Here for the Riot)

Posted on April 18, 2023March 28, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 254 | Asia Youngman & Kathleen Jayme (30 for 30: I’m Just Here for the Riot)
254 | Asia Youngman & Kathleen Jayme (30 for 30: I’m Just Here for the Riot)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to directors Asia Youngman and Kathleen Jayme about their 30 for 30 documentary I’m Just Here for the Riot.

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  • #SetTheVCR: October 20-26, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Welcome to Derry is not the sole vanishing children TV Recommendation this week. #SetTheVCR has lots of Happy Halloween offerings so keep that G.I. Joe nightlight handy.
  • #SetTheVCR: October 13-19, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's TV Recommendations is loaded with TV We Love to Happy Halloween suggestions that'll leave you Scared Shitless. A wonderful range like that can only be: #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: October 06-12, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    With these week's TV recommendations say goodbye to John Candy and the Woman In Cabin 10. But say hello to #SetTheVCR.
  • #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.
  • #CouchWorthy: Smell Ya Later Ozzy OsbourneOctober 3, 2025
    Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home is one documentary way to say...Smell Ya Later Ozzy Osbourne. Thanks for the music.
  • #TIFF50: Eleanor the GreatSeptember 25, 2025
    In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to life the proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a dangerous tale.
  • The Savant vs The Idiot…September 24, 2025
    The series follows The Savant an undercover investigator as she infiltrates online hate groups to stop domestic extremists before they act.
  • New Book Alert: Cesar Romero: The Joker Is WildAugust 26, 2025
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Yaron Weitzman's Tanking to the Top. Trust The Process of The Philadelphia 76ers?
  • 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?

  • New Book Alert: Cesar Romero: The Joker Is Wild
    by Sammy Younan
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Yaron Weitzman's Tanking to the Top. Trust The Process of The Philadelphia 76ers?
  • 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?

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