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Tag: The 80s

#SetTheVCR: March 11-17, 2024

Posted on March 11, 2024October 20, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: March 11-17, 2024
#SetTheVCR: March 11-17, 2024

No need to be all Restless and ROMI across many TV channels: I got your best TV recommendations in this week’s #SetTheVCR.

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#SetTheVCR: March 04-10, 2024

Posted on March 4, 2024December 23, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: March 04-10, 2024
#SetTheVCR: March 04-10, 2024

There’s many invitations to Fall in Love with this week’s TV recommendations. So be good Gentlemen and #SetTheVCR.

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Trial By Trailer: Pet Shop Boys: Dreamworld

Posted on January 27, 2024June 29, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Trial By Trailer: Pet Shop Boys: Dreamworld
Trial By Trailer: Pet Shop Boys: Dreamworld

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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270 | Brian “Box” Brown (The He-Man Effect: How American Toymakers Sold You Your Childhood)

Posted on December 19, 2023May 15, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 270 | Brian “Box” Brown (The He-Man Effect: How American Toymakers Sold You Your Childhood)
270 | Brian “Box” Brown (The He-Man Effect: How American Toymakers Sold You Your Childhood)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to cartoonist Brian “Box” Brown about his non-fiction graphic novel: The He-Man Effect.

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269 | Andrew Jenks (Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids)

Posted on November 21, 2023December 24, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 269 | Andrew Jenks (Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids)
269 | Andrew Jenks (Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Andrew Jenks about Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids.

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251 | Sean Horlor & Steve J. Adams (Satan Wants You)

Posted on February 28, 2023March 28, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 251 | Sean Horlor & Steve J. Adams (Satan Wants You)
251 | Sean Horlor & Steve J. Adams (Satan Wants You)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Sean Horlor & Steve J. Adams the directors of Satan Wants You a documentary about the Satanic Panics from the 80s.

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Morning Tea: INXS VS U2

Posted on January 13, 2020December 22, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: INXS VS U2
Morning Tea: INXS VS U2

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

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Morning Tea: Don’t Lose Your Head In Five Years

Posted on January 10, 2020December 22, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Don’t Lose Your Head In Five Years
Morning Tea: Don’t Lose Your Head In Five Years

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

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My Birth: A Big Bang Story

Posted on September 28, 2019September 28, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on My Birth: A Big Bang Story
My Birth: A Big Bang Story

Indeed today is my birth day. Let’s celebrate with some beloved pop culture.

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Give Up The Ghosting

Posted on February 26, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan
Give Up The Ghosting

Boo!! Ghosts, yo.

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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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