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Tag: Science-Fiction

Morning Tea: The Madness of Brené Brown & Bo Jackson

Posted on March 31, 2022September 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: The Madness of Brené Brown & Bo Jackson
Morning Tea: The Madness of Brené Brown & Bo Jackson

What’s popping in popular culture? Sammy steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.

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235 | Kristian R. Hill (God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines)

Posted on February 8, 2022December 28, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 235 | Kristian R. Hill (God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines)
235 | Kristian R. Hill (God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Kristian R. Hill whose Detroit techno documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines screened at Tribeca Film Festival.

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233 | Alex Mallari Jr. (The Adam Project & Hello (Again))

Posted on January 25, 2022December 28, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 233 | Alex Mallari Jr. (The Adam Project & Hello (Again))
233 | Alex Mallari Jr. (The Adam Project & Hello (Again))

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Alex Mallari Jr. who stars in 2 time travel projects: The Adam Project on Netflix & Hello (Again) on CBC Gem.

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232 | Jefferson Moneo (Cosmic Dawn)

Posted on January 18, 2022April 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 232 | Jefferson Moneo (Cosmic Dawn)
232 | Jefferson Moneo (Cosmic Dawn)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer & director Jefferson Moneo who latest feature is Cosmic Dawn.

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New Book Alert: January 10-14, 2022

Posted on January 11, 2022August 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on New Book Alert: January 10-14, 2022
New Book Alert: January 10-14, 2022

My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

New Book Alert

Morning Tea: Yo quiero Moonfall

Posted on January 6, 2022September 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Yo quiero Moonfall
Morning Tea: Yo quiero Moonfall

What’s popping in popular culture? Sammy steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.

Morning Tea, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

230 | Dani Doucette (Run With Me)

Posted on December 14, 2021April 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 230 | Dani Doucette (Run With Me)
230 | Dani Doucette (Run With Me)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to pop star Dani Doucette whose new EP is Run With Me.

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MSL Space Station Oddity: Top 5 | Favourite ”Monsters”

Posted on October 28, 2021November 10, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on MSL Space Station Oddity: Top 5 | Favourite ”Monsters”

Sammy & Stephanie discuss their Top 5 Favourite Monsters: from vampires to They Live aliens to Hal 9000 to Annie Wilkes and much more!

Space Station Oddity

Under-Review: The Ninth Metal

Posted on August 18, 2021January 3, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Under-Review: The Ninth Metal
Under-Review: The Ninth Metal

The Ninth Metalby Benjamin PercyPublished by William Morrow & Company on June 1, 2021Thrillers – Suspense // Science Fiction – Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic One of the best aspects of sci-fi books is the world building: avid nerd tourism to explore strange locations and of course dangerous locals brimming with hostile locals and confusing customs. So…

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210 | Virginia Abramovich (Between Waves)

Posted on July 20, 2021March 5, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 210 | Virginia Abramovich (Between Waves)
210 | Virginia Abramovich (Between Waves)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Virginia Abramovich whose multiverse thriller is Between Waves.

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  • #SetTheVCR: September 29 – October 05, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Like a man in the basement I got TV recommendations that are a Chef's Kiss. On The Lost Bus, this is your stop: It's #SetTheVCR!
  • #SetTheVCR: September 22-28, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    I got the Lowdown on this week's TV Recommendations so you don't hafta Go Into The Void all Wayward and lost. Just as The Simpsons keep going, so too does #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: September 15-21, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's TV Recommendations are not a Stop Gap Measure. Rather it's a Lilith Fair celebration of charming TV presented as #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: September 08-14, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Lots of TV Recommendations for you to Sheen this week. Like your Cable Guy, I got you hooked up with #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: September 01-07, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Have I Got News for You: I got TV Recommendations for you Winter Spring Summer or Fall. From the Highest 2 Lowest this is #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 25-31, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's #SetTheVCR is dedicated to my Stans.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 18-24, 2024
    by Sammy Younan
    Night Always Comes and like a TV Gambler you seek bold TV Recommendations without going Eenie Meanie. Once again #SetTheVCR is here to help, always cooler than Devo.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 11-17, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week’s TV recommendations are all locations from The Kingdom to Magic City to Alien: Earth. When it comes to Sammy Suggestions for #MustSeeTV I’m a #SetTheVCR Rainmaker.
  • #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.
  • 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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