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Tag: Marvel Comics

136 | Charles Soule (Anyone)

Posted on December 3, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 136 | Charles Soule (Anyone)
136 | Charles Soule (Anyone)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Charles Soule who has written for Marvel & Image Comics; his second novel Anyone is out now.

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131 | Benjamin Percy (Suicide Woods)

Posted on October 29, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 131 | Benjamin Percy (Suicide Woods)
131 | Benjamin Percy (Suicide Woods)

My Summer Lair Host Sammy Younan talks horror and heroes with Benjamin Percy writer of Suicide Woods (a short story collection) & Wolverine.

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088 | Ryan North (How to Invent Everything)

Posted on September 25, 2018March 21, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 088 | Ryan North (How to Invent Everything)
088 | Ryan North (How to Invent Everything)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Ryan North author of How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler.

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#PantsWorthy: Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibition

Posted on July 23, 2018September 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#PantsWorthy: Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibition

The largest exhibition ever staged at MoPOP, Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes features more than 300 original artifacts including iconic artwork, costumes, and props from such comics and films as Captain America, The Avengers and many more.

Movies, True Sammy Stories

076 | Charles Soule (The Oracle Year)

Posted on April 3, 2018March 5, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 076 | Charles Soule (The Oracle Year)
076 | Charles Soule (The Oracle Year)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Charles Soule who has written Marvel Comics (Daredevil) & DC Comics (Swamp Thing); his debut novel is The Oracle Year.

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DC Films Fail at Hip Hip Hooray!

Posted on November 15, 2017 By Sammy Younan No Comments on DC Films Fail at Hip Hip Hooray!
DC Films Fail at Hip Hip Hooray!

Remember at the beginning of a mighty Marvel movie that classic comic book flipbook logo and how it made your spider-sense tingle?

Comic Books, Movies

059 | Benjamin Percy (The Dark Net)

Posted on October 17, 2017March 5, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 059 | Benjamin Percy (The Dark Net)
059 | Benjamin Percy (The Dark Net)

Over nachos Benjamin Percy writer of The Dark Net, Green Arrow and The Teen Titans visits My Summer Lair to talk with Sammy Younan.

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  • #SetTheVCR: August 04-10, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    If your Hobby is to Pickup dope TV Recommendations like an American Prince this week's #SetTheVCR is funner than a Clown in a Cornfield.
  • #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.
  • 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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