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147 | Joe Posnanski (The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini)

March 10, 2020March 6, 2023 Sammy Younan No Comments

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews sports journalist Joe Posnanski author of The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini.

My Summer Lair, Podcast

#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.
#SetTheVCR: January 23 – 29, 2023
by Sammy Younan
Can you read my Poker Face? You People are gonna enjoy this week's #SetTheVCR selections.
#SetTheVCR: January 16 – 22, 2023
by Sammy Younan
Two Canadians: one esteemed, one disgraced, Al Pacino is hunting Hitler and The Daily Show host is regenerating…kinda. It's not strange if it's on TV; it's #SetTheVCR!

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.

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.