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Tag: Science-Fiction

Morning Tea: Happy UFO Day 2025!

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Happy UFO Day 2025!
Morning Tea: Happy UFO Day 2025!

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

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#CouchWorthy: Murderbot: Season 1 

Posted on May 15, 2025May 30, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: Murderbot: Season 1 
#CouchWorthy: Murderbot: Season 1 

Murderbot a private security cyborg hides its acquired autonomy, while completing dangerous assignments is simultaneously drawn to humans.

My Pal Sammy, Television, True Sammy Stories

#SetTheVCR: April 07-13, 2025

Posted on April 7, 2025April 6, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: April 07-13, 2025
#SetTheVCR: April 07-13, 2025

For this week’s TV Recommendations we stare into The Abyss and a Black Mirror stares back. Welcome to #SetTheVCR which is about as comfortable and as cool as Morningside.

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311 | Michael Benson (Planetfall)

Posted on January 28, 2025March 25, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 311 | Michael Benson (Planetfall)
311 | Michael Benson (Planetfall)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to artist and writer Michael Benson about Planetfall, his photography exhibition at The Image Centre.

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#CouchWorthy: Creature Commandos: Season 1 Verdict?

Posted on January 9, 2025January 21, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: Creature Commandos: Season 1 Verdict?
#CouchWorthy: Creature Commandos: Season 1 Verdict?

“A secret team of incarcerated monsters is the last resort for black ops missions deemed too dangerous for humans…”

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#SetTheVCR: November 18-24, 2024

Posted on November 18, 2024December 5, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: November 18-24, 2024
#SetTheVCR: November 18-24, 2024

This week’s TV Recommendations are not in Silo: we got an Inside Man to explore Interior Chinatown, The Sex Lives of College Girls and more! If you want The Skinny here’s #SetTheVCR.

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Set The VCR

#CouchWorthy: September 2024 TV Highlights

Posted on October 5, 2024December 31, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: September 2024 TV Highlights
#CouchWorthy: September 2024 TV Highlights

In September we said Smell Ya Later to Chucky on Syfy, Beacon 23 on MGM+; Orphan Black: Echoes on AMC Networks (why did they bring this back?!). Clearly we didn’t watch em. Here are the hits and blockbusters we enjoyed in September 2024. Some TV highlights that are #CouchWorthy. Maybe you missed em or didn’t…

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298 | Ant Timpson (Bookworm)

Posted on July 16, 2024October 19, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 298 | Ant Timpson (Bookworm)
298 | Ant Timpson (Bookworm)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Ant Timpson about his latest feature Bookworm starring Elijah Wood & Nell Fisher.

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#SetTheVCR: July 15-21, 2024

Posted on July 15, 2024December 30, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: July 15-21, 2024
#SetTheVCR: July 15-21, 2024

From TV Crime to the end of popular shows; it’s a sad and dARK week at #SetTheVCR.

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296 | Ricky He (Kenny – From: Season 3)

Posted on July 2, 2024October 31, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 296 | Ricky He (Kenny – From: Season 3)
296 | Ricky He (Kenny – From: Season 3)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Ricky He who plays Kenny Liu on From on MGM+. #SetTheVCR

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  • #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.
  • #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.
  • 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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