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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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286 | Dinosaur Trainer Lindsay (Jurassic Quest)

Posted on April 23, 2024June 30, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 286 | Dinosaur Trainer Lindsay (Jurassic Quest)
286 | Dinosaur Trainer Lindsay (Jurassic Quest)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Dinosaur Trainer Lindsay at Jurassic Quest in Mississauga. That’s right a Dinosaur Trainer.

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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.

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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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  • #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.
  • #SetTheVCR TV recommendations cover for May 26 – June 1, 2025, from My Summer Lair podcast, highlighting curated weekly streaming and television picks by Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: May 26 – June 01, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Here stories from Birbiglia to Bono: it’s a Brave New World filled with TV Recommendations. Wanna Live The Good Life? Enjoy this week’s #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR cover for May 19–25, 2025 from My Summer Lair podcast, featuring weekly streaming and TV recommendations curated by host Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: May 19-25, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From Pee-wee Herman to Sherlock Holmes this week’s TV Recommendations are loaded with comedy, angst and drama. Plus for this week’s #SetTheVCR you get to shake it like a Polaroid picture.
  • 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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