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Tag: Star Wars

#CouchWorthy: January 2023 TV Highlights

Posted on February 3, 2023December 24, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: January 2023 TV Highlights
#CouchWorthy: January 2023 TV Highlights

New Year; New TV. Here are some January TV highlights that are #CouchWorthy. Maybe you missed em or didn’t hear about em. What about something fresh? Or something different? Or fun! Then here ya go!

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Morning Tea: The Boogeyman Opens The Doors!

Posted on November 2, 2021September 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: The Boogeyman Opens The Doors!
Morning Tea: The Boogeyman Opens The Doors!

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

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Morning Tea: Bing Bong…It’s Boba Fett!

Posted on November 1, 2021September 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Bing Bong…It’s Boba Fett!
Morning Tea: Bing Bong…It’s Boba Fett!

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

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#SetTheVCR: May 3-9, 2020

Posted on May 3, 2020March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: May 3-9, 2020

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Girth Radio Presents…

It’s early May. While this year we were unable to celebrate Free Comic Book (single tear!) as nerds and good humans we can still celebrate Star Wars Day. I guess people who dig Star Trek still observe this day by going out for Chinese food?

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136 | Charles Soule (Anyone)

Posted on December 3, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 136 | Charles Soule (Anyone)
136 | Charles Soule (Anyone)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Charles Soule who has written for Marvel & Image Comics; his second novel Anyone is out now.

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117 | Brian Jay Jones (Becoming Dr. Seuss)

Posted on May 21, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 117 | Brian Jay Jones (Becoming Dr. Seuss)
117 | Brian Jay Jones (Becoming Dr. Seuss)

My Summer Lair Host Sammy Younan talks with Brian Jay Jones whose wrote Becoming Dr. Seuss: Theodor Geisel & the Making of an American.

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076 | Charles Soule (The Oracle Year)

Posted on April 3, 2018March 5, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 076 | Charles Soule (The Oracle Year)
076 | Charles Soule (The Oracle Year)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Charles Soule who has written Marvel Comics (Daredevil) & DC Comics (Swamp Thing); his debut novel is The Oracle Year.

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DC Films Fail at Hip Hip Hooray!

Posted on November 15, 2017 By Sammy Younan No Comments on DC Films Fail at Hip Hip Hooray!
DC Films Fail at Hip Hip Hooray!

Remember at the beginning of a mighty Marvel movie that classic comic book flipbook logo and how it made your spider-sense tingle?

Comic Books, Movies

043 | Alexandre O. Philippe (78/52)

Posted on May 16, 2017March 8, 2025 By Sammy Younan 1 Comment on 043 | Alexandre O. Philippe (78/52)
043 | Alexandre O. Philippe (78/52)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks Alfred Hitchcock with Alexandre O. Philippe director of 78/52 a documentary on the iconic Psycho shower scene.

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Illuminated Chronicles: Tribeca Talks: Directors Series – J.J. Abrams with Chris Rock

Posted on February 10, 2017 By Sammy Younan
Illuminated Chronicles: Tribeca Talks: Directors Series – J.J. Abrams with Chris Rock

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

I’m a Chris Rock fan…that is when it comes to comedy. His interview skills always leave the viewer wanting. Remember The Chris Rock Show…which wrapped in 2000. (Man time is flying faster than Superman saving Lois!).

And as for J.J. I’ve issues with him. I refer to his Star Trek as Star Wrecked because it was silly and guilty of being unnecessary. Super 8 doesn’t even come up in this talk and the first Cloverfield was an utter piece of crap. So no love lost between me and J.J. So Be It.

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    by Sammy Younan
    With these week's TV recommendations say goodbye to John Candy and the Woman In Cabin 10. But say hello to #SetTheVCR.
  • #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.
  • #TIFF50: Eleanor the GreatSeptember 25, 2025
    In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to life the proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a dangerous tale.
  • 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?
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    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
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    by Sammy Younan
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Batman - Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: OvertureL Volume 1,
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    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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    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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