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#SetTheVCR: September 19 – 25, 2022

Posted on September 19, 2022October 20, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: September 19 – 25, 2022
#SetTheVCR: September 19 – 25, 2022

It’s a whole new TV week: #SetTheVCR is helpfully here to Reboot your TV choices.

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#SetTheVCR: September 12 – 18. 2022

Posted on September 12, 2022October 20, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: September 12 – 18. 2022
#SetTheVCR: September 12 – 18. 2022

A sad #SetTheVCR week? War of the Worlds returns and humans are fighting for their lives, Atlanta has begun its final season and Jerrod Carmichael wants to take this life. I toss in a Jo Koy comedy special incase this is a lot of darkness.

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#SetTheVCR: September 05 – 11, 2022

Posted on September 5, 2022July 20, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: September 05 – 11, 2022
#SetTheVCR: September 05 – 11, 2022

Did you hear the one about Thor and a tennis champ who face the Last Light as One-oh-one of the Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time? Sure you have; it’s all here on #SetTheVCR including a rare Deuce Bigalow reference. Boom!

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#SetTheVCR: August 29 – September 04, 2022

Posted on August 29, 2022October 20, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: August 29 – September 04, 2022
#SetTheVCR: August 29 – September 04, 2022

Be Patient this week: we say goodbye to a rock star and August; welcome in September with Rings of Power.

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#SetTheVCR: August 22-28, 2022

Posted on August 22, 2022January 14, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: August 22-28, 2022
#SetTheVCR: August 22-28, 2022

As you heard on The Black Phone, The End Is Nye but thankfully we have a Good Samaritan. Gimme some Mo recommendations as it’s #SetTheVCR.

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#SetTheVCR: August 15-21, 2022

Posted on August 15, 2022October 20, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: August 15-21, 2022
#SetTheVCR: August 15-21, 2022

Welcome back to #SetTheVCR…where we have a She-Hulk.

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#SetTheVCR: August 08-14, 2022

Posted on August 8, 2022October 20, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: August 08-14, 2022
#SetTheVCR: August 08-14, 2022

Dreams, Devils, and the Dead: ah yes welcome back to #SetTheVCR.

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#SetTheVCR: August 01-07, 2022

Posted on August 1, 2022October 20, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: August 01-07, 2022
#SetTheVCR: August 01-07, 2022

Taking a Quantum Leap you’ll dig this week’s #SetTheVCR: it’s got Jokes. And if not the Sandman will come to you with dreams. All win!

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#SetTheVCR: July 25-31, 2022

Posted on July 25, 2022October 20, 2022 By Sammy Younan 1 Comment on #SetTheVCR: July 25-31, 2022
#SetTheVCR: July 25-31, 2022

Pennywise gets a Last Dance. It’s that kind of #SetTheVCR week.

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#SetTheVCR: July 18-24, 2022

Posted on July 18, 2022October 20, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: July 18-24, 2022
#SetTheVCR: July 18-24, 2022

This is The Captain speaking: We got all kinds of Last Dances for this week’s #SetTheVCR. From The Gray Man, a Last Dance from assassins, to Don McLean, to O.J. Simpson, there’s something for everyone here. Let’s face the music and Last Dance, shall we?

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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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