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Tag: New York City

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

Posted on November 16, 2021April 23, 2023 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.

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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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055 | DMC (Darryl Makes Comics)

Posted on September 19, 2017August 11, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 055 | DMC (Darryl Makes Comics)
055 | DMC (Darryl Makes Comics)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks comic books, old school hip hop and of course the Knicks with DMC from Run-D.M.C.

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  • #SetTheVCR: September 25-October 1, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    It's my birthday week and the TV recommendations are…well mostly my taste. Some cake and candles to go with this week's #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: September 18-24, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    For this week's TV recommendations we got a Superpower, Super Models, a Saint and Saving people. That's right it's #SetTheVCR where this weekend we check into The Continental for a 3 night stay.
  • #SetTheVCR: September 11-17, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's #SetTheVCR is Based on a True Story. Lots of TV recommendations that'll guide you through the Wilderness but do look out for a sudden Swarm or even a comedic Wolf.
  • #CouchWorthy: August 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    A terrific TV recap of August 2023. Here some August TV highlights that are #CouchWorthy. Maybe you missed em or didn’t hear about em. Sweet Sammy Suggestions for August 2023…
  • #SetTheVCR: September 4-10, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's #SetTheVCR is a Rogues' Gallery of thieves, creeps, killers and criminals. Oh and lots of Star Trek to balance out all the dark TV recommendations.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 28-September 3, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    RoboCop and a Wanted fugitive. Choose Love because it's time to #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 21-27, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Flash forward and see yourself enjoying these TV recommendations with your Vacation Friends: It's #SetTheVCR!
  • #SetTheVCR: August 14-20, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Take Shelter from the Summer heat with these Untold TV Recommendations: from Elvis to Tracy Morgan this week's #SetTheVCR is Killing It.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 7-13, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    You maybe Summering but with this #SetTheVCR post is All Up In The Biz of TV recommendations. Only Murders In The Building returns so we should kick off this TV week with a Clue.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 31-August 6, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Welcome to the Paradise of TV Recommendations: this week's #SetTheVCR is bursting with blockbusters and concludes with a Lollapalooza livestream. Not bad for the dog days of Summer.
  • 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.

  • Yaron Weitzman (Tanking to the Top) and Sammy Younan in My Summer Lair 148
    Under-Review: Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers
    by Sammy Younan
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Yaron Weitzman's Tanking to the Top. Trust The Process of The Philadelphia 76ers?
  • 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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