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#SetTheVCR: November 28 – December 04, 2022

Posted on November 28, 2022November 30, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: November 28 – December 04, 2022
#SetTheVCR: November 28 – December 04, 2022

We’re wrapping up November and easing in December. You know what that means right? Indeed. So to help here’s some non-Christmas #SetTheVCR selections for this week. You’re welcome!!

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#SetTheVCR: November 21 – 27, 2022

Posted on November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: November 21 – 27, 2022
#SetTheVCR: November 21 – 27, 2022

It’s (American) Thanksgiving so this week’s #SetTheVCR celebrates the Land of Hope and Dreams while giving you an Opportunity to Smile.

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#SetTheVCR: November 14 – 20, 2022

Posted on November 14, 2022November 16, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: November 14 – 20, 2022
#SetTheVCR: November 14 – 20, 2022

The Boss wants you to enjoy this week’s #SetTheVCR which is filled with Wonder and zombies and an invitation to party like it’s 1899? Eh, sure just listen to The Boss.

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#SetTheVCR: November 07 – 13, 2022

Posted on November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: November 07 – 13, 2022
#SetTheVCR: November 07 – 13, 2022

Well, you survived Halloween and here you are; a horror-free #SetTheVCR week just for you. Some TV enjoyment for you to pair with your discount Halloween candy.

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#SetTheVCR: October 31 – November 06, 2022

Posted on October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: October 31 – November 06, 2022
#SetTheVCR: October 31 – November 06, 2022

An Inside Man says this week’s #SetTheVCR is for Titans who like to Manifest their Weird. It’s hard to explain so you gotta see it to believe it.

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#SetTheVCR: October 24 – 30, 2022

Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: October 24 – 30, 2022
#SetTheVCR: October 24 – 30, 2022

#SetTheVCR is like a TV Pandora’s box. Well…more like a Cabinet of Curiosities: open it up and you never know what you’ll discover.

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#SetTheVCR: October 17 – 23, 2022

Posted on October 17, 2022October 23, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: October 17 – 23, 2022
#SetTheVCR: October 17 – 23, 2022

The NBA Returns, Krusty is Pennywise and The Lazarus Project is resurrected in Canada. Welcome back to #SetTheVCR.

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#SetTheVCR: October 10 – 16, 2022

Posted on October 10, 2022October 20, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: October 10 – 16, 2022
#SetTheVCR: October 10 – 16, 2022

Halloween is a time for family gatherings: High School kids, a butler-slash-spy, hating on Barney (apparently), and 007.

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#SetTheVCR: October 03 – 09, 2022

Posted on October 3, 2022October 20, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: October 03 – 09, 2022
#SetTheVCR: October 03 – 09, 2022

Merry Halloween! Tis a wonderful season filled with much warm fearpee and the grave isn’t always the final resting spot. The #SetTheVCR recommendations are coming…from inside the house!

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#SetTheVCR: September 26 – October 02, 2022

Posted on September 26, 2022October 21, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: September 26 – October 02, 2022
#SetTheVCR: September 26 – October 02, 2022

Nothing Compares to fresh puns and fresher #SetTheVCR recommendations, good thing we got both!

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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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