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Tag: Illuminated Chronicles

Illuminated Chronicles: Why Pop Culture? (TED Talk)

Posted on April 28, 2017March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan
Illuminated Chronicles: Why Pop Culture? (TED Talk)

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

“Why must we be so serious about what divide us and trivialize what bring us together?”

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Illuminated Chronicles: Stop Asking For Easy

Posted on January 13, 2017 By Sammy Younan
Illuminated Chronicles: Stop Asking For Easy

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

In the oval office Obama has a plaque thing that says: “Hard Things Are Hard.” Hashtag No Guff.

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Illuminated Chronicles: Jack White On Inspiration

Posted on January 6, 2017 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Illuminated Chronicles: Jack White On Inspiration
Illuminated Chronicles: Jack White On Inspiration

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

Well now…so far 2017 smells like 2016. Still…New Year, New Hope and most important: New Work! When it comes to work Jack White is an ideal source of inspiration.

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Illuminated Chronicles: Run The Jewels Visits Portlandia

Posted on December 30, 2016 By Sammy Younan
Illuminated Chronicles: Run The Jewels Visits Portlandia

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

It’s 2016…practically 2017 so how do you drop an album now? Run The Jewels visits Portlandia for some “helpful” album drop suggestions…let the LOL commence:

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Illuminated Chronicles: Santanormal Activity Trailer

Posted on December 16, 2016 By Sammy Younan
Illuminated Chronicles: Santanormal Activity Trailer

Sammy (@mypalsammy) Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

It’s that time of year when the jolly man returns. Philistine I ain’t talking about Santa!

I’m talking about Grant Cermak. He and his “elves” release a horror trailer every Christmas. (Horrible trailer? Yeah that too…check out the last year’s winner: The Xmas-Men Trailer!

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Illuminated Chronicles: Heritage Minute: Viola Desmond

Posted on December 9, 2016 By Sammy Younan
Illuminated Chronicles: Heritage Minute: Viola Desmond

Sammy Younan Girth Radio Presents… Canada’s currency is getting a face-lift. Best pun I can do under the circumstances. Viola Desmond will grace Canada’s $10 bill starting in late-2018. (And that’s not all. According to the Globe and Mail: “Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first prime minister, will move from the $10 to a higher…

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Illuminated Chronicles: DJ Shadow feat. Run The Jewels “Nobody Speak”

Posted on August 26, 2016 By Sammy Younan
Illuminated Chronicles: DJ Shadow feat. Run The Jewels “Nobody Speak”

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

Now this is how you create a fantastic music video!

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Illuminated Chronicles: Talking Funny

Posted on August 19, 2016 By Sammy Younan
Illuminated Chronicles: Talking Funny

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

Back in 2011 HBO aired a Ricky Gervais produced comedy special: 49 minutes of Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Ricky Gervais and Louis C.K. analyzing comedy and breaking down stand up. If you’ve seen Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee it’s sorta like that only stationary. (You know…Comedians in Cars aired in 2012 and I can’t help but wonder if Talking Funny sparked or even influenced Seinfeld’s new show).

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Illuminated Chronicles: Commander Chakotay’s Pitch

Posted on August 12, 2016 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Illuminated Chronicles: Commander Chakotay’s Pitch
Illuminated Chronicles: Commander Chakotay’s Pitch

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

Considering the dearth in leadership and the ongoing lack of integrity dominating this current US election…it’s a hard sell to suggest the candidates are different…I’m reminded of this stark moment in Star Trek Voyager:

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Illuminated Chronicles: The Simpsons: Trump v Hilary

Posted on August 5, 2016 By Sammy Younan
Illuminated Chronicles: The Simpsons: Trump v Hilary

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

The Simpsons are on Summer vacation however they’ve released a comment on the current election now that the 2 nominees have been confirmed:

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    by Sammy Younan
    Need Lanterns for bright TV Recommendations? It’s Normal to read #SetTheVCR and Reacher for your TV remote.
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    by Sammy Younan
    Shard of TV Recommendations make watching TV feel like Moral Kombat. No worries I got dope #SetTheVCR recommendations for all kinds of Family Ties.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 27 – August 02, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    TV You can be Furious about these TV Recommendations from The Devil's Mouth. Or you can just #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 20-26, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    Lots of Nouvelle Vague TV Recommendations this week: 72 Hours will be just Gone watching TV. #SetTheVCR is just as rare as a Blue Heron.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 13-19, 2026
    by Sammy Younan
    You got Lucky…have I got TV Sweetness for you. Your next TV Obsession awaits like a patient Hawk. You won’t put this week’s #SetTheVCR in Cold Storage.
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    by Sammy Younan
    No need to attend Burning Man to go on a vision quest for TV Recommendations. Your TV Protector is back with another #SetTheVCR that’s as recklessly fun as Evel Knievel.
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    by Sammy Younan
    These aren't TV Recommendations. Rather this week's #SetTheVCR is a TV time machine back when TV was a Keeper. Cue the fireworks!
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    by Sammy Younan
    Here's How To Make A Killing with TV recommendations. Ignore the Undertone and trust your Little Brother #SetTheVCR who'll always be Family like we're in Fast & Furious.
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    by Sammy Younan
    You Never Change and neither do I. These Project Hail Mary TV Recommendations can only be #SetTheVCR.
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    by Sammy Younan
    If your goal is to enjoy TV Recommendations that don't involve The World Cup or America's 250th Anniversary well...I did my best. Still, shall we #SetTheVCR?
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    by Sammy Younan
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