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Tag: Prime Video

Morning Tea: Don’t Let The Name Fool You; We Know Mr. & Mrs. Smith…

Posted on January 5, 2024January 6, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Don’t Let The Name Fool You; We Know Mr. & Mrs. Smith…
Morning Tea: Don’t Let The Name Fool You; We Know Mr. & Mrs. Smith…

What’s popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.

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#SetTheVCR: January 02-07, 2024

Posted on January 2, 2024December 22, 2024 By Sammy Younan 1 Comment on #SetTheVCR: January 02-07, 2024
#SetTheVCR: January 02-07, 2024

Good Grief it’s a new year and a fresh #SetTheVCR loaded with familiar classics and soon to be classics? Well you decide after you check out these Sammy Suggestions and TV recommendations.

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Morning Tea: Prime Video’s Ads Are Doing You A Solid!

Posted on December 29, 2023December 30, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Prime Video’s Ads Are Doing You A Solid!
Morning Tea: Prime Video’s Ads Are Doing You A Solid!

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?

Morning Tea, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

#SetTheVCR: July 10-16, 2023

Posted on July 10, 2023December 21, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: July 10-16, 2023
#SetTheVCR: July 10-16, 2023

The Foundation of the NBA and the NFL with the terror of killer robots and killer humans. Oh way more than The Summer I Turned Pretty; this is #SetTheVCR.

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#CouchWorthy: May 2023 TV Highlights

Posted on June 2, 2023December 21, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: May 2023 TV Highlights
#CouchWorthy: May 2023 TV Highlights

May…your TV choices always be this fresh! Friday May 12 was an 80s #CouchWorthy Battle: choose between Michael J Fox and Michael Jordan…even Spider-Man showed up on Disney+ like yo: this felt like a Homecoming. May we looked back at lot…it was difficult to embrace the future. Here are some TV highlights that are #CouchWorthy.…

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#SetTheVCR: April 10 – 16, 2023

Posted on April 10, 2023December 17, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: April 10 – 16, 2023
#SetTheVCR: April 10 – 16, 2023

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.

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#SetTheVCR: April 03 – 09, 2023

Posted on April 3, 2023December 4, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: April 03 – 09, 2023
#SetTheVCR: April 03 – 09, 2023

From Beef to Beats to Babies to Boris Becker this week’s #SetTheVCR is beautifully bodacious. Believe that!

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#SetTheVCR: March 06 – 12, 2023

Posted on March 6, 2023December 31, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: March 06 – 12, 2023
#SetTheVCR: March 06 – 12, 2023

We got historical farts, spies in a cold war and a talking seashell…that can only mean it’s #SetTheVCR!

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#SetTheVCR: February 27 – March 05, 2023

Posted on February 27, 2023December 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: February 27 – March 05, 2023
#SetTheVCR: February 27 – March 05, 2023

Selective Outrage, a ghost and a Lil Yoda…obviously it’s time for #SetTheVCR!

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#SetTheVCR: February 20 – 26, 2023

Posted on February 20, 2023December 23, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: February 20 – 26, 2023
#SetTheVCR: February 20 – 26, 2023

Smile! It’s a fresh week of TV; you don’t need The Consultant to know the Circus is back in town. It’s #SetTheVCR.

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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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