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Tag: Stephen King

Trial By Trailer: The Running Man (A Remake…)

Posted on July 1, 2025July 2, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Trial By Trailer: The Running Man (A Remake…)
Trial By Trailer: The Running Man (A Remake…)

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?

Movies, My Pal Sammy, True Sammy Stories

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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258 | Daphné Baiwir (King On Screen)

Posted on August 2, 2023December 31, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 258 | Daphné Baiwir (King On Screen)
258 | Daphné Baiwir (King On Screen)

My Summer Lair podcast host Sammy Younan talks to director Daphné Baiwir about her Stephen King documentary: King On Screen.

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#SetTheVCR: June 26 – July 02, 2023

Posted on June 26, 2023July 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: June 26 – July 02, 2023
#SetTheVCR: June 26 – July 02, 2023

Who Ya Got? Lots of battles in this week’s #SetTheVCR: taking on a lion, NBA #GOATs, Pennywise…fierce fights. I bet you’ll have a good time no matter who wins or loses.

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#SetTheVCR: April 17 – 23, 2023

Posted on April 17, 2023December 17, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: April 17 – 23, 2023
#SetTheVCR: April 17 – 23, 2023

Anybody who has been Ghosted with enjoy this week’s #SetTheVCR: From Tupac to Jo Koy. So Scrap your plans; no need to be a Diplomat and Bring It On!

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Under-Review: Later

Posted on August 12, 2021January 3, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Under-Review: Later
Under-Review: Later

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Stephen King’s Later.

Books, NBA, New Book Alert

#SetTheVCR: April 12-18, 2021

Posted on April 12, 2021March 30, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: April 12-18, 2021

Oh! TV shows/movies and TV recommendations: I enjoy both of those things. So, TV On…Pants off! What’s Good on TV this week.

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#SetTheVCR: December 13-19, 2020

Posted on December 13, 2020December 11, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: December 13-19, 2020

TV On…Pants off! What’s Good on TV this week…

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#SetTheVCR: June 21-27, 2020

Posted on June 21, 2020March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: June 21-27, 2020

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: well…watching good tv. Maybe get some Vitamin D and take the tablet outside?

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#SetTheVCR Review – Creepshow – S01E02

Posted on May 6, 2020March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR Review – Creepshow – S01E02

Sammy Younan

Girth Radio Presents…

As you may have heard or seen Creepshow ― originally a 1982 horror-comedy anthology film directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King ― has been adapted into a 2019 horror anthology television series which began airing on Shudder on September 26. (And can now be seen on AMC starting May 4, 2020.) As we move into October and slowly zombie shuffle to Halloween Creepshow continues to offer up EC Comics like tales that suit the season.

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  • #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.
  • #SetTheVCR cover for May 19–25, 2025 from My Summer Lair podcast, featuring weekly streaming and TV recommendations curated by host Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: May 19-25, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From Pee-wee Herman to Sherlock Holmes this week’s TV Recommendations are loaded with comedy, angst and drama. Plus for this week’s #SetTheVCR you get to shake it like a Polaroid picture.
  • 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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