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Tag: Tom Brady

Morning Tea: The Rocky III-Peat…

Posted on February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: The Rocky III-Peat…
Morning Tea: The Rocky III-Peat…

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

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#SetTheVCR: April 29-May 05, 2024

Posted on April 29, 2024December 30, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: April 29-May 05, 2024
#SetTheVCR: April 29-May 05, 2024

From Unfrosted Pop Tarts to Live Comedy this week’s TV recommendations are all raw. But that’s what makes #SetTheVCR so fun, right?

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#CouchWorthy: February 2024 TV Highlights

Posted on March 2, 2024December 28, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #CouchWorthy: February 2024 TV Highlights
#CouchWorthy: February 2024 TV Highlights

In February we said Smell Ya Later to This Fool on Hulu…cancelled after 2 seasons. Netflix one and dones included Ratched and Obliterated. Clearly we didn’t watch em.. Here are the hits and blockbusters we enjoyed in February 2024. Some TV highlights that are #CouchWorthy. Maybe you missed em or didn’t hear about em.

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276 | Matthew Hamachek (The Dynasty: The New England Patriots)

Posted on February 13, 2024February 27, 2024 By Sammy Younan 2 Comments on 276 | Matthew Hamachek (The Dynasty: The New England Patriots)
276 | Matthew Hamachek (The Dynasty: The New England Patriots)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Matthew Hamachek about his ten-part docuseries The Dynasty: New England Patriots.

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#SetTheVCR: February 12-18, 2024

Posted on February 12, 2024December 22, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: February 12-18, 2024
#SetTheVCR: February 12-18, 2024

With Oppenheimer’s streaming date; this week’s #SetTheVCR is blowing up. But if you’re seeking a Glow Up instead, for your TV recommendations Resident Alien is back on Valentine’s Day plus sports doing sporting things.

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#SetTheVCR: May 30-June 5, 2022

Posted on May 30, 2022December 11, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: May 30-June 5, 2022
#SetTheVCR: May 30-June 5, 2022

Assemble your Boys because the NBA Finals begin on the same day Orville is charting New Horizons. This is going to be an unforgettable #SetTheVCR week.

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#SetTheVCR: April 25 – May 1, 2022

Posted on April 25, 2022December 17, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: April 25 – May 1, 2022
#SetTheVCR: April 25 – May 1, 2022

Nothing Personal about this week’s #SetTheVCR; I can promise you Under The Banner of Heaven will be your new Crush.

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Under-Review: The Dynasty

Posted on June 2, 2021January 3, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Under-Review: The Dynasty
Under-Review: The Dynasty

The Dynastyby Jeff BenedictPublished by Avid Reader Press on September 07, 2021NFL // Non-Fiction // Tom Brady First I’m an an NBA dude not an NFL dude. So the best way to rectify that is to read. Jeff Benedict’s book on The Patriots is superb. I appreciate his primary focus on football; he doesn’t dwell…

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Under-Review: The Big Three & the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics

Posted on February 24, 2021August 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Under-Review: The Big Three & the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics
Under-Review: The Big Three & the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Michael Holley’s The Big Three & the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics.

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189 | Michael Holley (The Big Three: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics)

Posted on February 23, 2021March 24, 2024 By Sammy Younan 2 Comments on 189 | Michael Holley (The Big Three: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics)
189 | Michael Holley (The Big Three: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Boston sports writer Michael Holley whose latest book is The Big Three & the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics.

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  • #SetTheVCR: May 12-18, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Do you have Heart Eyes for fresh TV Recommendations without all the Overcompensating puns? The puns are here to stay that’s what makes it #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: May 05-11, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Even with your Poker Face I can tell you’re seeking TV Recommendations for your Safe House. No worries with this week’s #SetTheVCR I got it in The Black Bag.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 28 – May 04, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    April showers bring May TV listings: these TV recommendations cover all Four Seasons. It’s #SetTheVCR where I put the On in Conan.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 21-27, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    TV Recommendations can be Havoc; You need help. Well Babygirl: I got you; it's your TV Companion: #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 14-20, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    I hope you're a light Nightsleeper because the NBA Playoffs start this week. Will a new champion be Minted? Only way to know is to #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: April 07-13, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    For this week's TV Recommendations we stare into The Abyss and a Black Mirror stares back. Welcome to #SetTheVCR which is about as comfortable and as cool as Morningside.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 31 – April 06, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Secrets and Serial Killers pepper this week’s TV Recommendations. A combo like that can only mean it’s #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 24-30, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    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.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 17-23, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    These TV Recommendations will make you don a Happy Face: from magic of David Blaine to the Madness of March. It's #SetTheVCR here for all of Your Tomorrow TV needs.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 10-16, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From an Electric State to a Beach party these TV Recommendations will make you a Better Man. It maybe Cold outside but #SetTheVCR is warm and just what you are Kraven.
  • #CouchWorthy: 2025 Key Midseason & Premiere Dates – April 2025March 28, 2025
    #SetTheVCR is your weekly TV Guide by Sammy Younan to help you plan a fantastic TV schedule from must-watch TV shows to fun discoveries.
  • #CouchWorthy: 2025 Key Midseason & Premiere Dates – March 2025February 28, 2025
    #SetTheVCR is your weekly TV Guide by Sammy Younan to help you plan a fantastic TV schedule from must-watch TV shows to fun discoveries.
  • Morning Tea: The Rocky III-Peat…February 9, 2025
    What's popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.
  • #CouchWorthy: 2025 Key Midseason & Premiere Dates – February 2025January 31, 2025
    #SetTheVCR is your weekly TV Guide by Sammy Younan to help you plan a fantastic TV schedule from must-watch TV shows to fun discoveries.
  • #CouchWorthy: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-ManJanuary 28, 2025
    Following Peter Parker on his way to becoming a hero. Or is is "Peter Parker?" The stand alone vs continuity debate.
  • #CouchWorthy: The Countdown to NBA Saturday Primetime on ABCJanuary 22, 2025
    NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC– the marquee, national NBA game of the week kicks off on January 25 with a classic Tripleheader.

  • 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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