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240 | In Session With…Ivana Santilli (Late Night Light)

Posted on March 15, 2022October 28, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 240 | In Session With…Ivana Santilli (Late Night Light)
240 | In Session With…Ivana Santilli (Late Night Light)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to musician Ivana Santilli: from a 2016 In Session With Girth episode; this is a Yearbook episode (think Throwback Thursday as a podcast.). Her album at the time was Late Night Light.

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2017 Wrap Up and Highlights

Posted on January 3, 2018 By stephrc79

2017 was a good year over at Girth Radio. We continued to bring in guests that got our hosts excited to be there. We gave them a drink or two to get their secrets out and recorded for your listening pleasure and we laughed, high fived and from time to time bro hugged it out….

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Old Man Canyon at Adelaide Hall

Posted on May 20, 2016 By stephrc79

This Thursday, Girth Radio had the honour of hosting Vancouver act Old Man Canyon‘s brainchild Jett Pace on In Session With Girth..Jett and our own Sammy Younan discussed Prince, mountains and his love for synth.

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In Session With Girth…Little Junior

Posted on July 2, 2015February 20, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on In Session With Girth…Little Junior
In Session With Girth…Little Junior

Pictured: Sammy (Sea Monkeys t-shirt) with Little Junior: Jackson, Lucas, Rane

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In Session With Girth…Fiona Bevan

Posted on June 22, 2015February 20, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on In Session With Girth…Fiona Bevan

Stepping out of the cool Girth Radio studio I interviewed Fiona Bevan in the HMV Underground green room. What an utter treat…Fiona of course was sweet and for this special event they had all these British sweets in buckets around the venue.

I yammed the following treats…

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Last Night’s NXNE: June 18, 2015

Posted on June 19, 2015 By stephrc79 No Comments on Last Night’s NXNE: June 18, 2015
Last Night’s NXNE: June 18, 2015

Let’s talk about last night’s NXNE fun. Our evening started at Pacific Junction Hotel with Luke Roes Ivory Hours’ front man as our In Session With Girth… guest who played some songs acoustically. I’m stumped which versions I liked more, particularly with the song Warpaint.

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New Noise: The EP by The Addington County Revue

Posted on May 25, 2015February 20, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on New Noise: The EP by The Addington County Revue

From The Addington County Revue or ACR for short:
These songs were written while travelling up and down highway 401.

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Autumn Portrait In Session With Girth…

Posted on May 3, 2015February 20, 2023 By Sammy Younan 1 Comment on Autumn Portrait In Session With Girth…
Autumn Portrait In Session With Girth…

Autumn Portrait (aka Freddie Mojallal) joins In Session With Girth’s host Sammy Younan…check out the calculator watch styles: Wonder Twins Activate!

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  • #SetTheVCR: July 28 – August 03, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From a Red Eye to Area 51 this week’s TV Recommendations will make you put up your Twisted Metal. I dunno what that means, either, though I do know it’s #SetTheVCR time.
  • #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.
  • 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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