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#SetTheVCR: May 30-June 5, 2022

Posted on May 30, 2022November 10, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: May 30-June 5, 2022
#SetTheVCR: May 30-June 5, 2022

Assemble your Boys because the NBA Finals begin on the same day Orville is charting New Horizons. This is going to be an unforgettable #SetTheVCR week.

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#SetTheVCR: April 25 – May 1, 2022

Posted on April 25, 2022August 11, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: April 25 – May 1, 2022
#SetTheVCR: April 25 – May 1, 2022

Nothing Personal about this week’s #SetTheVCR; I can promise you Under The Banner of Heaven will be your new Crush.

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196 | Paul Kemp (Nike’s Big Bet)

Posted on April 13, 2021November 10, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 196 | Paul Kemp (Nike’s Big Bet)
196 | Paul Kemp (Nike’s Big Bet)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Paul Kemp for his sports/running documentary Nike’s Big Bet.

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Morning Tea: Highly Questionable 2.0

Posted on January 11, 2021 By Sammy Younan
Morning Tea: Highly Questionable 2.0

New Day, New Sports Site. Considering how Bill Simmons scored a $200 million deal with Spotify this is a solid big bet. Dan Le Batard’s last day at ESPN was on Monday, January 4. Like a departing President the persistent question is…what’s next? Now we know. New Day, New Sports Site. Considering how Bill Simmons…

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Morning Tea

#SetTheVCR: July 19-25, 2020

Posted on July 19, 2020March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: July 19-25, 2020

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

In a quirky sort of fate, my TV recommendations this week include a Phone Booth and a Kissing Booth. I’m not sure what that says about me but it says something about the tv offerings this week!

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The Decision: 10 Years Later

Posted on July 10, 2020 By Sammy Younan
The Decision: 10 Years Later

LeBron learned how to control his narrative; unable to win he instead learned how to spin.

NBA

#SetTheVCR: June 28-July 4, 2020

Posted on June 28, 2020March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: June 28-July 4, 2020

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

Sports, Comedy and Comic Books…this week is packed with the good stuff.

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#SetTheVCR: June 14-20, 2020

Posted on June 14, 2020March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: June 14-20, 2020

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

This week we look back so we can look ahead. Sweet: a little zen philosophy with your tv recommendations.

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#SetTheVCR: June 7-13, 2020

Posted on June 7, 2020March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: June 7-13, 2020

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

Need some laughs? Here ya go! Need some TV recommendations? Here ya go! Need a third thing because these things come in threes even though I don’t have a third thing? Here ya go!

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#SetTheVCR: May 31-June 6, 2020

Posted on May 31, 2020March 29, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: May 31-June 6, 2020

This week is a struggle though the key is that the tv struggles not you. Self-care is a great way to love yourself today. If that fails well there’s a Brad Pitt movie where he takes off his shirt.

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  • #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!
  • #SetTheVCR: March 20 – 26, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Big Names in this week's #SetTheVCR: The Sandman, Mr. October, David Koresh and Tom Cruise. All they require is a Watcher, Britpop supplies the soundtrack.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 13 – 19, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's #SetTheVCR is a fantastic TV tour: from Local comedy, to Irish hospitality to an Essex County visit after seeing Changeland you'll want to wear comfortable pants. Or no pants…even better!
  • #SetTheVCR: March 06 – 12, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    We got historical farts, spies in a cold war and a talking seashell…that can only mean it's #SetTheVCR!
  • #SetTheVCR: February 27 – March 05, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Selective Outrage, a ghost and a Lil Yoda…obviously it's time for #SetTheVCR!
  • #SetTheVCR: February 20 – 26, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Smile! It's a fresh week of TV; you don't need The Consultant to know the Circus is back in town. It's #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: February 13 – 19, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    This week in #SetTheVCR we go to space, technology runs amok and the American Government has been keeping UFOs secret. Welcome to the future…in this week's TV.
  • #SetTheVCR: February 06 – 12, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    A #SetTheVCR week that starts with a #GOAT…but will it end with a #GOAT?
  • #SetTheVCR: January 30 – February 05, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Ark you excited for another #SetTheVCR? Train your Watchful Eye on these fresh recommendations that'll make you Stand and cheer.
  • 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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