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Tag: New York City

293 | Tricia Romano (The Freaks Came Out to Write: Village Voice)

Posted on June 11, 2024March 7, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 293 | Tricia Romano (The Freaks Came Out to Write: Village Voice)
293 | Tricia Romano (The Freaks Came Out to Write: Village Voice)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Tricia Romano author of The Freaks Came Out To Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice.

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226 | Chris Herring (Blood In The Garden: The Flagrant History of The 1990s Knicks)

Posted on November 16, 2021March 24, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 226 | Chris Herring (Blood In The Garden: The Flagrant History of The 1990s Knicks)
226 | Chris Herring (Blood In The Garden: The Flagrant History of The 1990s Knicks)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Chris Herring a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and author of Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks about that iconic Knicks…teams.

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Morning Tea: The Boogeyman Opens The Doors!

Posted on November 2, 2021September 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: The Boogeyman Opens The Doors!
Morning Tea: The Boogeyman Opens The Doors!

What’s popping in popular culture? Sammy steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.

Morning Tea, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

Morning Tea: Bing Bong…It’s Boba Fett!

Posted on November 1, 2021September 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Bing Bong…It’s Boba Fett!
Morning Tea: Bing Bong…It’s Boba Fett!

What’s popping in popular culture? Sammy steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.

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198 | Johnny Sweet (Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars)

Posted on April 27, 2021April 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 198 | Johnny Sweet (Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars)
198 | Johnny Sweet (Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Johnny Sweet whose doc Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars “explores the social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the hospitality industry.”

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121 | Jamel Shabazz (Back In The Days-Perspectives)

Posted on July 23, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 121 | Jamel Shabazz (Back In The Days-Perspectives)
121 | Jamel Shabazz (Back In The Days-Perspectives)

My Summer Lair Host Sammy Younan talks with legendary photographer Jamel Shabazz about hip hop, old school New York City and being a light.

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120 | Sam Wils (WingaDoos)

Posted on July 16, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 120 | Sam Wils (WingaDoos)
120 | Sam Wils (WingaDoos)

My Summer Lair Host Sammy Younan talks with Sam Wils ceo of WingaDoos: online animated, interactive financial literacy lessons for elementary kids, parents and educators.

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The Raptors Face Extinction…Again

Posted on May 4, 2018 By Sammy Younan
The Raptors Face Extinction…Again

Raptors are done. As an organization and as a culture. Cover the ACC and their head offices in gasoline and drop the Zippo lighter. Walk away none of it can be salvaged; none of it should be salvaged.

Garbage Time - NBA, NBA

080 | Max Powers & Nikhil Melnechuk (Don’t Be Nice)

Posted on May 1, 2018March 5, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 080 | Max Powers & Nikhil Melnechuk (Don’t Be Nice)
080 | Max Powers & Nikhil Melnechuk (Don’t Be Nice)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Max Powers & producer Nikhil Melnechuk of Don’t Be Nice a documentary about the Bowery Slam Team.

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078 | Graham McDonnell (T Brand Studio)

Posted on April 17, 2018March 5, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 078 | Graham McDonnell (T Brand Studio)
078 | Graham McDonnell (T Brand Studio)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Graham McDonnell creative director at T Brand Studio the brand marketing unit of The New York Times.

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  • #SetTheVCR: May 12-18, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Do you have Heart Eyes for fresh TV Recommendations without all the Overcompensating puns? The puns are here to stay that’s what makes it #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: May 05-11, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Even with your Poker Face I can tell you’re seeking TV Recommendations for your Safe House. No worries with this week’s #SetTheVCR I got it in The Black Bag.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 28 – May 04, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    April showers bring May TV listings: these TV recommendations cover all Four Seasons. It’s #SetTheVCR where I put the On in Conan.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 21-27, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    TV Recommendations can be Havoc; You need help. Well Babygirl: I got you; it's your TV Companion: #SetTheVCR.
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    by Sammy Younan
    I hope you're a light Nightsleeper because the NBA Playoffs start this week. Will a new champion be Minted? Only way to know is to #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 07-13, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    For this week's TV Recommendations we stare into The Abyss and a Black Mirror stares back. Welcome to #SetTheVCR which is about as comfortable and as cool as Morningside.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 31 – April 06, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Secrets and Serial Killers pepper this week’s TV Recommendations. A combo like that can only mean it’s #SetTheVCR.
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    by Sammy Younan
    You'll wanna Bogart these fantastic TV Recommendations: they go from Holland to MobLand. Of course it's not a Complete Unknown, why yes it's #SetTheVCR.
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    by Sammy Younan
    These TV Recommendations will make you don a Happy Face: from magic of David Blaine to the Madness of March. It's #SetTheVCR here for all of Your Tomorrow TV needs.
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    by Sammy Younan
    From an Electric State to a Beach party these TV Recommendations will make you a Better Man. It maybe Cold outside but #SetTheVCR is warm and just what you are Kraven.
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    #SetTheVCR is your weekly TV Guide by Sammy Younan to help you plan a fantastic TV schedule from must-watch TV shows to fun discoveries.
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    #SetTheVCR is your weekly TV Guide by Sammy Younan to help you plan a fantastic TV schedule from must-watch TV shows to fun discoveries.
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    What's popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.
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    Following Peter Parker on his way to becoming a hero. Or is is "Peter Parker?" The stand alone vs continuity debate.
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    NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC– the marquee, national NBA game of the week kicks off on January 25 with a classic Tripleheader.

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    by Sammy Younan
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    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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