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Under-Review: Kevin Durant’s Relentless Pursuit to Be the Greatest

June 5, 2019November 10, 2022 Sammy Younan No Comments

KD: Kevin Durant’s Relentless Pursuit to Be the Greatestby Marcus ThompsonPublished by Atria Books on May 14, 2019NBA // Non-Fiction // Kevin Durant In the Acknowledgments Marcus Thompson wrote: “Writing a book about someone’s life has a way of forcing you to reflect on your own.” As for Marcus Thompson he’s a lead columnist at…

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119 | Marcus Thompson (Kevin Durant’s Relentless Pursuit)

June 4, 2019March 6, 2023 Sammy Younan No Comments

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks with Marcus Thompson who latest NBA biography is Kevin Durant’s Relentless Pursuit to Be the Greatest.

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Under-Review: Golden: The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curry

January 19, 2018November 10, 2022 Sammy Younan No Comments

Golden: The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curryby Marcus ThompsonPublished by Atria Books on April 11, 2017NBA // Non-Fiction // Steph Curry I often get asked what I’m reading: takes a while with non-fiction books to know if I’m digging it or it’s frowzy. I kinda hafta argue with the book: plus like every amazing documentary…

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#SetTheVCR: May 22 – 28, 2023
by Sammy Younan
This week prepare: TV & #SetTheVCR are taking it to the #Max. If you're SmartLess about what to watch - perhaps your week has gone all #FUBAR - then you'll enjoy all these suggestions and puns so much Moore.
#SetTheVCR: May 15 – 21, 2023
by Sammy Younan
Did you hear the one about a Black Knight and an Ant-Man who were Missing? Why yes it's #SetTheVCR where it's all Love To Love You when it comes to TV.
#SetTheVCR: May 08 – 14, 2023
by Sammy Younan
A Time Traveler, A Man Who Can Fly, A Shapeshifter plus…lots more. Clearly it can only be #SetTheVCR.
#SetTheVCR: May 01 – 07, 2023
by Sammy Younan
This week there's Bupkis on TV! So break outta your Silo and lean back in your White House; I'm Sheeran lots of #SetTheVCR recommendations. Guess How Much? Free…love!
#SetTheVCR: April 24 – 30, 2023
by Sammy Younan
Citadel on the couch as it's a fresh #SetTheVCR where we say goodbye to James Corden and David Bowie but say hello to lots of new TV.
#SetTheVCR: April 17 – 23, 2023
by Sammy Younan
Anybody who has been Ghosted with enjoy this week's #SetTheVCR: From Tupac to Duran Duran. So Scrap your plans; no need to be a Diplomat and Bring It On!
#SetTheVCR: April 10 – 16, 2023
by Sammy Younan
It's a TV week of Titans as the NBA Playoffs tip-off. There's Barry good TV recommendations so punch your Ticket to Paradise: It's #SetTheVCR.
#SetTheVCR: April 03 – 09, 2023
by Sammy Younan
From Beef to Beats to Babies to Boris Becker this week's #SetTheVCR is beautifully bodacious. Believe that!
#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!

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.

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