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Tag: The Simpsons

#SetTheVCR: March 24-30, 2025

Posted on March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: March 24-30, 2025
#SetTheVCR: March 24-30, 2025

You’ll wanna Bogart these fantastic TV Recommendations: they go from Holland to MobLand. Of course it’s not a Complete Unknown, why yes it’s #SetTheVCR.

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#SetTheVCR: December 16-22, 2024

Posted on December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: December 16-22, 2024
#SetTheVCR: December 16-22, 2024

TV is fun this week, lots of non-Christmas Crap as TV recommendations including 3 blockbusters. How can you not want to #SetTheVCR.

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Morning Tea: Frankenstein Is An Impossible Mission…

Posted on September 1, 2021September 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan
Morning Tea: Frankenstein Is An Impossible Mission…

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

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#SetTheVCR: March 08-14, 2021

Posted on March 8, 2021March 30, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: March 08-14, 2021
#SetTheVCR: March 08-14, 2021

Hold onto your butts this is gonna be a strange yet fun #SetTheVCR!

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#SetTheVCR: October 25-31, 2020

Posted on October 25, 2020January 30, 2024 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: October 25-31, 2020

Well, one more week of yelling “I told you not to go into that corn maze…at night!” to movie characters who do not heed my wisdom. Speaking of wisdom before Halloween is over here’s some fun things on TV you’d be wise to check out…much like that noise in the basement. Where the lights do not work.

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#SetTheVCR: October 18-24, 2020

Posted on October 18, 2020September 19, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: October 18-24, 2020

What follows are some excellent TV recommendations and if we’re being honest a one-time use of the phrase Creeping It Real. As anyone who has gone trick or treating can attest it’s a mixed bag but hey…it’s our mixed bag!

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#SetTheVCR: October 11-17, 2020

Posted on October 11, 2020March 28, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: October 11-17, 2020

Some more Happy Halloween horror recommendations but that’s not all for this week’s #SetTheVCR if you’re in the mood to Netflix and Chiller…

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Yo, I Thought I Told You That We Won’t Stop…

Posted on February 4, 2019 By Sammy Younan
Yo, I Thought I Told You That We Won’t Stop…

“Never want it to come to an end (Thought I told you that we won’t stop)”

Handle Your Business, NBA

636!!!

Posted on April 29, 2018September 25, 2023 By Sammy Younan
636!!!

The 636th episode of The Simpsons drops tonight. It is officially the longest running primetime scripted series! Ever.

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Illuminated Chronicles: The Simpsons: Trump v Hilary

Posted on August 5, 2016 By Sammy Younan
Illuminated Chronicles: The Simpsons: Trump v Hilary

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Girth Radio Presents…

The Simpsons are on Summer vacation however they’ve released a comment on the current election now that the 2 nominees have been confirmed:

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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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