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My Summer Lair
Celebrating 300: The Journey of My Summer Lair via My Pal Sammy
Welcome to the 300th episode of My Summer Lair. Join host Sammy Younan as he marks this incredible milestone, celebrating 300 episodes of insightful conversations with diverse guests.Sammy prompted ChatGPT for 10 questions about My Summer Lair (the podcast) and My Pal Sammy (the newsletter) and about who he is and about pop culture.Hear about his unique approach to podcasting, the evolution of the show, and the special moments that have left a lasting impression. Explore the themes of nostalgia (bah!), the challenges of crafting engaging content (ha!), and the responsibility of being a curator...
2024-12-15
1h 20
My Summer Lair
Celebrating 300: The Journey of My Summer Lair (Sammy Younan)
Welcome to the 300th episode of My Summer Lair. Join host Sammy Younan as he marks this incredible milestone, celebrating 300 episodes of insightful conversations with diverse guests. Sammy prompted ChatGPT for 10 questions about My Summer Lair (the podcast) and My Pal Sammy (the newsletter) and about who he is and about pop culture. Hear about his unique approach to podcasting, the evolution of the show, and the special moments that have left a lasting impression. Explore the themes of nostalgia (bah!), the challenges of crafting engaging content (ha!), and the responsibility of being a curator...
2024-12-15
1h 20
My Summer Lair
Step Inside the Iconic: My Pal Sammy Explores The House From...
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Tommy Avallone, the director of The House From.... which examines famous homes from movies/TV shows and interviews the people who live in them.My Summer Lair Chapter #302: Which Famous Pop Culture House Do You Wanna Visit?Recorded: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 12:00 pm (EST)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com
2024-11-29
36 min
My Summer Lair
Eastwood Allen, Chris Griffiths & Gary Smart (RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Eastwood Allen, Chris Griffiths (the co-directors) and Gary Smart (the producer) of RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop now streaming on Screambox. My Summer Lair Chapter #259: Was It Love At First Sight With RoboCop? Recorded: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 2:50 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine...
2023-09-02
36 min
My Summer Lair
Elizabeth Semmelhack (Bata Shoe Museum - Future Now)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack about the Bata Shoe Museum's exhibition Future Now which includes digitally designed and 3D printed sneakers. #FreshKicks My Summer Lair Chapter #242: What Are You Wearing If You're Going to Sneak Into The Future? Recorded: Monday, December 5, 2022 11:00 am (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations...
2023-09-01
43 min
My Summer Lair
Sammy Younan (640 Toronto)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan visit radio DJ Pat Perdue at AM 640 Toronto to talk about Fan Expo. My Summer Lair Chapter #259: What Do You Geek Out Over? Recorded: Saturday, August 26 & Sunday, August 27, 2023 9:30 am (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated...
2023-09-01
32 min
My Summer Lair
Daphné Baiwir (King On Screen)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Daphné Baiwir about her Stephen King documentary: King On Screen. My Summer Lair Chapter #258: Which Horror Movie Did You See As Kid That You Were Way Too Young To See? Recorded: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 6:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight.
2023-08-15
33 min
My Summer Lair
DMC (Run-D.M.C. & Darryl Makes Comics - 2023 Remaster)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks comic books, old school hip hop and of course the Knicks with DMC from Run-D.M.C. My Summer Lair Chapter #55: Can I Call DMC D? Recorded: September 7, 2017 2:00pm (at Marriott Downtown) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a...
2023-08-11
42 min
My Summer Lair
Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace & Drrops)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida at Collision 2023 about his new tech company Drrops. My Summer Lair Chapter #256: How Do You Turn Fans Into Family? Recorded: Thursday June 29, 2023 at 11:30 am (EST) at Collision Conference For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight.
2023-08-01
30 min
My Summer Lair
Mark A. Altman (Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Mark A. Altman who is the co-creator of Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982 a fantastic docuseries which you can stream on The CW App. My Summer Lair Chapter #257: What's Your Favorite 1982 Movie? Recorded: Thursday June 29, 2023 2:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight.
2023-07-18
35 min
My Summer Lair
Rivkah Reyes (School Of Rock: 20th Anniversary)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Rivkah Reyes who played Katie in School of Rock. She's hosting a 20th Anniversary of the movie along with her short Gianna at the Inside Out Film Festival. My Summer Lair Chapter #255: When Was The Last Time You Saw School Of Rock? Recorded: Tuesday May 23, 2023 12:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows...
2023-05-30
55 min
My Summer Lair
Tonje Hessen Schei (Praying for Armageddon)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Tonje Hessen Schei director of Praying for Armageddon a doc about the Christian politicization of Armageddon. My Summer Lair Chapter #253: Are We Living In The End Times? Recorded: Wednesday April 19, 2023 10:00 am (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week...
2023-05-02
33 min
My Summer Lair
Michael Robbins (Walkman)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to poet Michael Robbins whose latest poetry collection is Walkman. My Summer Lair Chapter #217: What Was The Last Song You Listened To On A Walkman? Recorded: Wednesday November 10, 2021 1:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated...
2023-04-21
47 min
My Summer Lair
Chris Banks (Deepfake Serenade)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to poet Chris Banks whose sixth poetry collection is Deepfake Serenade. My Summer Lair Chapter #239: Ready To Do The Deepfake Serenade? Recorded: Wednesday October 19, 2022 3:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated edition of My...
2023-04-18
48 min
My Summer Lair
Chris Herring (Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Chris Herring a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and author of Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks about that iconic Knicks...teams. My Summer Lair Chapter #226: How Do You Feel About The 90s Knicks? Recorded: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Noon (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies...
2023-03-21
1h 01
My Summer Lair
Timothy Bella (Barkley: A Biography)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Timothy Bella a Washington Post staff writer and author of Barkley: A Biography. The most comprehensive biography of Charles Barkley to date. My Summer Lair Chapter #244: What Is Your Favourite Charles Barkley Nickname? Recorded: Friday, December 2, 2022 2:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your...
2023-03-20
52 min
My Summer Lair
Anthony Shim & Ethan Hwang (Riceboy Sleeps)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer/director Anthony Shim and actor Ethan Hwang of Riceboy Sleeps a moving reflection about relocating to Canada in the 1990s. My Summer Lair Chapter #252: How Do You Fit In When You Don't Belong? Recorded: Monday March 13, 2023 at 12:20 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested...
2023-03-17
38 min
My Summer Lair
Yearbook: Ivana Santilli (Late Night Light)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to musician Ivana Santilli: from a 2016 In Session With... episode; this is a Yearbook Episode (think Throwback Thursday as a podcast.). Her album at the time was Late Night Light. My Summer Lair Chapter #240: How Bright Is The Late Night Light? Recorded: Tuesday February 4, 2016 at 7:00 pm EST at Girth Radio For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture...
2023-03-13
55 min
My Summer Lair
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. My Summer Lair Chapter #251: Do You Remember Michelle Remembers? Recorded: Tuesday February 28, 2023 at 12:45 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. ...
2023-03-10
26 min
My Summer Lair
Jeremy LaLonde (Ashgrove)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Jeremy LaLonde director of Ashgrove a feature where the water has turned toxic and just as society is breaking down; so to is a couple. This is an intimate end of the world movie. My Summer Lair Chapter #246: What Happens When You Drink The Water At Ashgrove? Recorded: Tuesday November 29, 2022 1:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free...
2023-02-17
44 min
My Summer Lair
Chuck Tatham (Offside: The Harold Ballard Story)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Chuck Tatham one of the executive producers of Offside: The Harold Ballard Story now streaming on CBC Gem. (A Leafs documentary directed by Jason Priestley.) My Summer Lair Chapter #250: Do You Believe In The Ballard Curse? Recorded: Friday January 20, 2023 11:00 AM (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully...
2023-01-17
44 min
My Summer Lair
Patrick Dell (Shooting War)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Patrick Dell director of Shooting War a documentary from The Globe and Mail. My Summer Lair Chapter #195: Who Are Some Of Your Favourite Photographers? Recorded: Friday April 29, 2022 3:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully...
2023-01-03
51 min
My Summer Lair
Mills & Hunte (Silver & Gold)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to sax duo Mills & Hunte who released a Christmas EP called Silver & Gold. My Summer Lair Chapter #249: What Brings You Joy & Love During Christmas? Recorded: Tuesday November 29, 2022 3:00 PM (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated...
2022-12-13
46 min
My Summer Lair
Kathleen Jayme (The Grizzlie Truth)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Kathleen Jayme about her Vancouver Grizzlies documentary: The Grizzlie Truth. My Summer Lair Chapter #248: Why Did The Vancouver Grizzlies Leave? Recorded: Tuesday November 29, 2022 5:30 PM (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated edition of...
2022-12-06
33 min
My Summer Lair
Ben Smallbone (Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Ben Smallbone whose latest documentary is Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon. My Summer Lair Chapter #247: Can Your Faith Move Mountains? Recorded: Tuesday November 29, 2022 3:00 PM (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated...
2022-12-06
37 min
My Summer Lair
Mo Zeighami (Tehranto)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actress Mo Zeighami the lead in the Iranian meet-cute Tehranto. My Summer Lair Chapter #227: Is Tehranto a location or a state of mind? Recorded: Friday November 25, 2022 11:30 AM (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated edition...
2022-11-29
38 min
My Summer Lair
Rob Freeman (Drop The Needle)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Rob Freeman about his Play De Record doc (a record shop in Toronto) called Drop The Needle. My Summer Lair Chapter #236: When Was The Last Time You Visited Play De Record? Recorded: Friday October 14, 2022 12:20 PM (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight.
2022-11-22
34 min
My Summer Lair
MIKEH (Golden Hour: First Things First)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Marianas Trench bassist Mike Ayley (under the moniker MIKEH) about his EP Golden Hour: First Things First. My Summer Lair Chapter #205: When was the last time you saw The Golden Hour? Recorded: Tuesday October 12, 2022 3:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight.
2022-11-01
39 min
My Summer Lair
The Outer Range of a Reservation Dog
Yo…What is the Outer Range of Sheriff Joy Hawk’s patience when you treat her like just another Reservation Dog?This is the TV Guide description of Outer Range now streaming on Prime Video: “Royal Abbott is a Wyoming rancher, fighting for his land and family, who discovers a mysterious black void in the pasture, following the arrival of Autumn, a drifter with a connection to Abbott’s ranch. While the Abbott family copes with the disappearance of their daughter-in-law Rebecca, they are pushed further to the brink when a rival family, the Tillersons, try to t...
2022-10-27
37 min
My Summer Lair
Tamara Podemski (Outer Range)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Tamara Podemski who plays Deputy Sheriff Joy Hawk in Outer Range (Prime Video) and Aunt Teenie in Reservation Dogs (FX on Hulu). My Summer Lair Chapter #203: What is the Outer Range of Sheriff Joy Hawk's patience when you treat her like just another Reservation Dog? Recorded: Tuesday October 11, 2022 12:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture...
2022-10-25
37 min
My Summer Lair
Shalini Kantayya (TikTok, Boom)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Shalini Kantayya for her PBS documentary TikTok, Boom. (Now screening as part of their Independent Lens series). My Summer Lair Chapter #202: Is It Called TikTok Because It's A Ticking Time Bomb? Recorded: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 11:30 am (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine...
2022-10-24
28 min
My Summer Lair
Kristian R. Hill (God Said Give ’Em Drum Machines)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Kristian R. Hill whose Detroit techno documentary God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines which screened at Tribeca Film Festival in 2022. My Summer Lair Chapter #235: How Many Of The Techo Six Can You Name? Recorded: Friday June 17, 2022 11:00 am (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for...
2022-07-01
42 min
My Summer Lair
Fabian Nicieza (Suburban Dicks)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer Fabian Nicieza who takes a break from penning comic books to debut his first novel Suburban Dicks. My Summer Lair Chapter #201: Who Murdered The Gas Station Attendant? Recorded: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 11:30 am (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once...
2022-06-28
1h 04
My Summer Lair
Alex Winter (The YouTube Effect)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Alex Winter (You know Alex Winter as the non-Keanu Reeves half of Bill & Ted) for his latest documentary The YouTube Effect. Now screening at Tribeca Film Festival. My Summer Lair Chapter #234: What Is The YouTube Effect? Recorded: Monday, June 13, 2022 10:30 am (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully...
2022-06-14
29 min
My Summer Lair
Maurizius Staerkle Drux (The Art of Silence)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Maurizius Staerkle Drux whose documentary The Art of Silence is on famous mime Marcel Marceau,; now screening at Hot Docs and other film festivals. My Summer Lair Chapter #194: Did You Hear What The Mime Said? Recorded: Thursday, March 24, 2022 11:30 am (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your...
2022-05-05
31 min
My Summer Lair
Alex Mallari Jr. (The Adam Project & Hello Again)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Alex Mallari Jr. who stars in 2 time travel projects: The Adam Project on Netflix and Hello (Again) on CBC Gem. My Summer Lair Chapter #233: Are you impressed with how hard a time traveller from Scarborough hustles? Recorded: Thursday, March 24, 2022 11:30 am (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations...
2022-05-02
24 min
My Summer Lair
Simon King (As Good As Or Better Than)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews stand-up comic Simon King whose latest comedy special is As Good As Or Better Than. (Now on YouTube.) My Summer Lair Chapter #191: Did You Hear The One About Racism? Recorded: Tuesday February 25, 2022 2:00 PM (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once...
2022-04-09
57 min
My Summer Lair
The Effort (Claire Holroyde)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews sci-fi writer Claire Holroyde who debut novel is The Effort. My Summer Lair Chapter #190: What Would You Do If Faced With An Extinction Level Event? Recorded: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 7pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully...
2022-03-26
56 min
My Summer Lair
Jefferson Moneo (Cosmic Dawn)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer and director Jefferson Moneo who latest feature is Cosmic Dawn. My Summer Lair Chapter #232: Why Do You Believe What You Believe? Recorded: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Noon (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated edition...
2022-03-25
32 min
My Summer Lair
Scott Howard-Cooper (Steve Kerr: A Life)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to NBA journalist Scott Howard-Cooper whose latest profile is Steve Kerr: A Life. His outstanding NBA biography on the Warriors coach Steve Kerr. My Summer Lair Chapter #206: Are You Grateful for Steve Kerr? Recorded: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 1:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight.
2022-03-04
47 min
My Summer Lair
Jeff Sinasac (Stop the Saturnians!)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer, actor, director and now video game developer Jeff Sinasac about his video game: Stop the Saturnians! out now on Steam. My Summer Lair Chapter #222: How Do You Stop The Saturnians? Recorded: Saturday, December 18, 2021 12:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight.
2022-02-23
28 min
My Summer Lair
Dave Chisholm (Chasin’ The Bird)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews comic book creator Dave Chisholm whose graphic novel is Chasin' The Bird: A Charlie Parker Graphic Novel is a biography of sorts about the late great jazz saxophonist. My Summer Lair Chapter #168: Was Charlie Parker Free As A Bird? Recorded: Thursday, December 3, 2020 2:00 PM (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many...
2022-02-21
46 min
My Summer Lair
More Or Les (The Human Condition)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews rapper and beatmaker More or Les whose latest album is The Human Condition. My Summer Lair Chapter #178: How Has This Pandemic Affected Your Human Condition? Recorded: Thursday, November 26, 2020 11:30 AM (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated...
2022-02-20
54 min
My Summer Lair
Siddhartha Khosla (Only Murders in the Building)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Siddhartha Khosla composer and soundtrack creator of Only Murders in the Building and This Is Us. My Summer Lair Chapter #223: What's Your Favourite TV Show Theme? Recorded: Monday, December 13, 2021 11:30 am (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a...
2022-02-03
25 min
My Summer Lair
Kat Rosenfield (No One Will Miss Her)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer Kat Rosenfield whose latest novel is No One Will Miss Her a fantastic murder mystery thriller. My Summer Lair Chapter #221: Are You Going To Miss Her? Recorded: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 11:30 am (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a...
2022-02-02
43 min
My Summer Lair
Dani Doucette (Run With Me)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Dani Doucette whose new EP is Run With Me. My Summer Lair Chapter #230: Are You Prepared To Enter The Daniverse? Recorded: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 11:30 am (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated edition of My Pal Sammy goes dir...
2022-02-01
34 min
My Summer Lair
Penny Lane (Listening to Kenny G)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Penny Lane director of the Bill Simmons produced Listening to Kenny G. Now streaming on HBO Max as part of the Music Box film series. My Summer Lair Chapter #229: Have You Listened...Not Heard...Have You Listened To Kenny G? Recorded: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 11:30 am (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recomm...
2022-01-31
26 min
My Summer Lair
Will Di Novi (Hot Docs Podcast Festival)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Will Di Novi Special Programs Curator at Hot Docs and co-curator of the Hot Doc Podcast festival. My Summer Lair Chapter #231: What Makes You Push Play On A Podcast? Recorded: Friday January 21, 2022 at 2:30pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. ...
2022-01-25
42 min
My Summer Lair
Paul Kemp (Nike’s Big Bet)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Paul Kemp for his sports/running documentary Nike's Big Bet. (Now streaming on Peacock, CBC Gem and other worldwide platforms.) My Summer Lair Chapter #196: Has Nike's Big Bet Paid Off? Recorded: Monday, November 8, 2021 at 1:00pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight.
2022-01-14
57 min
My Summer Lair
Heather Ross (For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Heather Ross for her comedy documentary For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close. (Streaming Hulu and On Demand Platforms.) My Summer Lair Chapter #209: Have You Heard About The One About Del Close? Recorded: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 4:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for...
2022-01-03
21 min
My Summer Lair
Fanny Curtat (Beyond Monet)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Fanny Curtat an art historian behind Beyond Monet an Immersive Experience. (The exhibition closed in Toronto on February 27, 2022! But it may be in in your city check the sites for dates/locations.) My Summer Lair Chapter #213: When I Say Monet What Do You Picture? Recorded: Wednesday August 11, 2021 at 1:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture...
2022-01-03
20 min
My Summer Lair
Henry VanderSpek (Old World Shoes)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to photographer Henry VanderSpek aka Culture Snap Photography whose exhibition Old World Shoes: ran from January 21st to February 19th, 2022. My Summer Lair Chapter #228: It's Gotta Be The Shoes...Right? Recorded: Friday November 26, 2021 at 11:30 am (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. ...
2021-12-01
52 min
My Summer Lair
Andrew Farago (The Legend of Wonder Woman)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Andrew Farago curator and organizer of The Cartoon Art Museum's exhibition of The Legend of Wonder Woman. For her 80th anniversary: the exhibition ran from July 1st to 2021 to February 27, 2022. My Summer Lair Chapter #208: What Makes An 80 Year Old Woman Wonderful? Recorded: Friday August 27, 2021 at 2:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies...
2021-11-01
44 min
My Summer Lair
Sean Sirianni (Creative Imbalance Podcast)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Sean Sirianni "videographer, hack comedian and host" of The Creative Imbalance podcast. My Summer Lair Chapter #211: Is Your Creativity In Balance? Recorded: Thursday August 19, 2021 at 5:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated edition of...
2021-10-27
1h 03
My Summer Lair
Johnny Sweet (Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Johnny Sweet whose documentary Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars "explores the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the hospitality industry in Queens." My Summer Lair Chapter #198: Do You Have A Neighbourhood Bar? Recorded: Wednesday August 23, 2021 at 1pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations...
2021-10-18
45 min
My Summer Lair
Virginia Abramovich (Between Waves)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Virginia Abramovich whose multiverse thriller is Between Waves. My Summer Lair Chapter #210: Are You Ready To travel Between Dimensions? Recorded: Wednesday September 22, 2021 at 11:30 am (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated edition...
2021-10-17
28 min
My Summer Lair
Robert Watson (Courtyard Comedy)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Gay AF Comedy producer and host Robert Watson whose latest live show in association with Campbell House Museum presents Courtyard Comedy. An outdoor physically distanced summer comedy series of four shows, taking place Saturday afternoons in August 2021 in the Campbell House. My Summer Lair Chapter #212: Are You Ready To Welcome Back Live Comedy?! Recorded: Wednesday August 4, 2021 at 3:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for...
2021-08-03
46 min
My Summer Lair
Bruce Mau & Bisi Williams (Mau: Documentary)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to designers Bruce Mau and Bisi Williams whose work, lives and their Massive Change Network are celebrated and examined in the Mau: Documentary. My Summer Lair Chapter #200: Which Of The MC24 Design Principles Is Your Favourite? Recorded: Tuesday May 4, 2021 at 4:45 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for...
2021-05-11
43 min
My Summer Lair
Mads Hedegaard (Cannon Arm and the Arcade Quest)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Mads Hedegaard whose documentary is Cannon Arm and the Arcade Quest. "With the help of his friends from Bip Bip Bar, Kim Cannon Arm attempts to be the first in the world to play Gyruss for 100 hours." My Summer Lair Chapter #199: What Old School Video Game Could You Play For 100 Hours? Recorded: Wednesday April 27, 2021 at 12:30pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun.
2021-05-04
29 min
My Summer Lair
Craig Pryce (The Marijuana Conspiracy)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Craig Pryce who wrote and directed the feature film The Marijuana Conspiracy. My Summer Lair Chapter #197: Who Would You Rather Hang Out With: Franken Berry or Count Chocula? Recorded: Wednesday April 14, 2021 at 3:30pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week...
2021-04-20
29 min
My Summer Lair
David Barrett (One Shining Moment: March Madness)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews David Barrett the One Shining Moment composer about the stirring March Madness anthem that concludes each NCAA basketball tournament since 1987. My Summer Lair Chapter #193: What…Or Who Is Your Favourite March Madness Moment? Recorded: Thursday April 1, 2021 at 2:30pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine de...
2021-03-23
33 min
My Summer Lair
Andrew Farriss (Self-Titled Album & INXS)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to musician Andrew Farriss who along with Michael Hutchence were the primary songwriters in INXS; now as solo artist he's released an EP (Love Makes The World) and a self-titled LP. My Summer Lair Chapter #192: Do You Enjoy Country Music? Recorded: Monday March 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many...
2021-03-16
27 min
My Summer Lair
DMC (Run-D.M.C. & Darryl Makes Comics)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks comic books, old school hip hop and of course the Knicks with DMC from Run-D.M.C. My Summer Lair Chapter #55: Can I Call DMC D? Recorded: September 7, 2017 2:00pm (at Marriott Downtown) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a...
2021-03-09
42 min
My Summer Lair
George Stroumboulopoulos (House of Strombo)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews George Stroumboulopoulos host of House of Strombo. My Summer Lair Chapter #71: What Is More Important: What You Know Or What You Remember? Recorded: Wednesday January 31, 2018 4:00 PM (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated edition of My Pal...
2021-03-07
58 min
My Summer Lair
Michael Holley (The Big Three: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett & Ray Allen)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Boston sports writer Michael Holley whose latest book is The Big Three: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics. My Summer Lair Chapter #189: What's Your Favourite Moment Of The Boston Big Three Era? Recorded: Wednesday February 23, 2021 at 5:30pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations...
2021-02-23
55 min
My Summer Lair
Courtney Paige (The Sinners)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer and director Courtney Paige who co-wrote and directed The Sinners. My Summer Lair Chapter #188: If You Could Join A Clique Based On The 7 Deadly Sins: Which Sin Would You Be? Recorded: Friday, February 12, 2021 at 4pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. ...
2021-02-19
30 min
My Summer Lair
Lesley Chilcott (Helter Skelter: An American Myth)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Lesley Chilcott who executive produced and directed Helter Skelter: An American Myth. (Of course: Charles Manson.) My Summer Lair Chapter #187: How Much Do You Know About Charles Manson vs How Much Do You Think You Know? Recorded: Monday, February 8, 2021 at 5pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested f...
2021-02-09
30 min
My Summer Lair
Shirley Gnome (Quantity Time)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews cabaret comedian Shirley Gnome whose latest comedy-music releases are: Decoxification (an LP) and Quantity Time (an EP). My Summer Lair Chapter #186: What Is A Sentient Dildo? (yes you read that correctly...) Recorded: Friday March 5, 2021 at 4pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. O...
2021-02-02
35 min
My Summer Lair
Steven Kostanski (Psycho Goreman)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer-director Steven Kostanski who latest feature is the splatter-comedy Psycho Goreman. My Summer Lair Chapter #185: What Is Happening?! Recorded: Sunday January 10, 2021 at 2pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated edition of My Pal Sammy goes directly...
2021-01-26
34 min
My Summer Lair
Jamie Allan (Illusionarium)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Jamie Allan an iMagician who has conceived Illusionarium an experiential exhibition that employs state-of-the-art technology to reveal the history of magic. My Summer Lair Chapter #184: Do You Have A Favourite Magic Era? Recorded: Saturday December 12, 2020 at 1pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight.
2021-01-19
27 min
My Summer Lair
Pete Croatto (From Hang Time to Prime Time: The Birth of the Modern-Day NBA)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer Pete Croatto whose excellent basketball book is From Hang Time to Prime Time: Business, Entertainment, and the Birth of the Modern-Day NBA. My Summer Lair Chapter #182: How Did The NBA Evolve From Hang Time To Prime Time? Recorded: Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 4pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully...
2020-12-15
1h 22
My Summer Lair
Corey Ross & Svetlana Dvoretsky (Immersive Van Gogh)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Lighthouse Immersive producers Corey Ross and Svetlana Dvoretsky who've produced the dynamic Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit. My Summer Lair Chapter #181: What’s Your Favourite Van Gogh Painting? Recorded: Thursday, December 17 at 5pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a ca...
2020-12-08
38 min
My Summer Lair
Alicia Cook (Sorry I Haven’t Texted You Back)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews poet Alicia Cook whose third poetry collection/book is Sorry I Haven't Texted You Back. My Summer Lair Chapter #180: How Do You Express Your Hope? Recorded: Friday, November 20 at 3:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated...
2020-12-01
54 min
My Summer Lair
Zack O‘Malley Greenburg (A-List Angels)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Forbes writer Zack O'Malley Greenburg whose latest finance focused book is A-List Angels: How a Band of Actors, Artists, and Athletes Hacked Silicon Valley. My Summer Lair Chapter #179: If you could invest in any company with any celebrity: who would you choose? Recorded: Friday, December 4 at 5:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music...
2020-11-24
41 min
My Summer Lair
Kyle Thrash (Maybe Next Year)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Kyle Thrash whose documentary on Philadelphia Eagles fandom is Maybe Next Year. My Summer Lair Chapter #177: What's The Best Way For A Sports Fan To Show Love For His Team? Recorded: Thursday, November 5 at 4:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight.
2020-11-10
29 min
My Summer Lair
Bj Verot (The Return)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer and director and stuntman Bj Verot who wrote and directed The Return. My Summer Lair Chapter #176: If you could be taken out by any classic movie good guy who you would you want to take you out? Recorded: Friday, October 30 at 2:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully h...
2020-11-03
39 min
My Summer Lair
Carolyn Mauricette (Blood In The Snow Film Festival)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews horror writer and film programmer Carolyn Mauricette about the Blood In The Snow Film Festival. My Summer Lair Chapter #175: What Makes A Horror Classic A...Classic? Recorded: Monday, October 26 at 12:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week...
2020-10-31
1h 04
My Summer Lair
Sam Roberts (All Of Us)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Sam Roberts of the Sam Roberts Band whose latest album is All Of Us. My Summer Lair Chapter #174: Do You Like The Way I Talk About The Future? Setlist: Track 1: All of Us by Sam Roberts Band Track 2: I Like the Way You Talk About the Future by Sam Roberts Band Recorded: Tuesday, October 27 at 1:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO...
2020-10-20
36 min
My Summer Lair
Randee Neumeyer (Bad Baby)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews to Vancouver comedian Randee Neumeyer whose debut comedy album is Bad Baby. My Summer Lair Chapter #173: What Does A Man's Favorite Adam Sandler Movie Say About Him? Recorded: Wednesday, October 21 at 4:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a...
2020-10-13
38 min
My Summer Lair
Cavan Campbell (Receiver)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Cavan Campbell whose psychological horror short film is Receiver. My Summer Lair Chapter #172: What Happens When You Play A Different Kind Of Phone Tag? Recorded: Thursday, November 12 at 1:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated...
2020-10-06
53 min
My Summer Lair
Scott Listfield (Quarantine)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to astronaut painter Scott Listfield about his dynamic paintings and Quarantine his recent solo show at Spoke Art NYC. My Summer Lair Chapter #171: Is Just Me Or Does The Astronaut Remind You Of Gary Larson's Far Side Comics? Recorded: Tuesday, September 29 at 4:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations...
2020-09-29
52 min
My Summer Lair
Sarah Scoles (They Are Already Here: UFO Culture and Why We See Saucers)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to science writer Sarah Scoles who wrote They Are Already Here: UFO Culture and Why We See Saucers. My Summer Lair Chapter #170: Have You Ever Looked Up At The Night Sky And Seen An Unidentified Flying Object? Recorded: Monday, October 5 at 2:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested...
2020-09-22
47 min
My Summer Lair
Ryan North (Slaughterhouse-Five)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer Ryan North who (along with Albert Monteys) skillfully adapted Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five as a graphic novel. My Summer Lair Chapter #169: If You Haven't Read The Book Will You Be Willing To Read The First-Ever Graphic Novel Adaptation Of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five? Recorded: Tuesday December 29 at 1:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movi...
2020-09-15
40 min
My Summer Lair
Paul Vermeersch (Shared Universe)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews painter and poet Paul Vermeersch whose latest collection is Shared Universe: New and Selected Poems 1995-2020. My Summer Lair Chapter #167: When You Get Lost In The Poetic Shared Universe...Who Do You Ask For Directions? Recorded: Monday December 28, 2020 at Noon (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully...
2020-09-01
47 min
My Summer Lair
Stuart Jones (By The Slice)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews stand up comic Stuart Jones whose debut comedy album is By The Slice. My Summer Lair Chapter #166: Did You Hear The One About The Diversity Of Animal Poop? Recorded: Monday, August 3 at 4:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a...
2020-08-25
34 min
My Summer Lair
Robert McCallum (The Power of Grayskull)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Robert McCallum about his current documentary Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and his upcoming documentary: Documenting Mr. Dressup. My Summer Lair Chapter #165: You Know Who He-Man Is; Do You Know Who Mr. Dressup Is? Recorded: Wednesday, December 16 at 1:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows...
2020-08-18
54 min
My Summer Lair
Tom Scioli (Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan comic book artist and writer Tom Scioli whose latest "issues" are Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics (a graphic novel biography on Jack Kirby) and Fantastic Four: Grand Design (which removes the seams from the FF's comic book continuity.) My Summer Lair Chapter #164: Does Jack Kirby’s Real Life Reveal A Grand Design? Recorded: Thursday December 10, 2020 at 1:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't sta...
2020-08-11
42 min
My Summer Lair
Whitney Matheson (Pandemix: Quarantine Comics)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews pop culture writer/curator Whitney Matheson who along with Dean Haspiel co-edited Pandemix: Quarantine Comics in the Age of 'Rona a comic book anthology. My Summer Lair Chapter #163: How Do You Creatively Respond To A Pandemic? Recorded: Thursday, July 30 at 1:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for...
2020-08-04
52 min
My Summer Lair
David Oster (Todd McFarlane: Like Hell I Won’t)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director David Oster whose SYFY documentary Todd McFarlane: Like Hell I Won't documents the comic book creator. My Summer Lair Chapter #162: What Is Todd McFarlane's Image In Comics? Recorded: Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 6:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a...
2020-07-28
53 min
My Summer Lair
David Kamp (Sunny Days)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer David Kamp whose latest book is Sunny Days: The Children's Television Revolution That Changed America. My Summer Lair Chapter #160: Of The Many TV Shows That Make Up The Children's Television Revolution...Which Are Your Favourites? Recorded: Wednesday, October 14 at 1:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for...
2020-06-16
51 min
My Summer Lair
Lulu Wei (There’s No Place Like This Place, Anyplace)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Lulu Wei whose documentary There's No Place Like This Place, Anyplace explores redevelopment, gentrification, and displacement following the end of Honest Ed's. My Summer Lair Chapter #159: When I Say Honest Ed's What's The First Thing You Think Of? Recorded: Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 2:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many...
2020-06-09
43 min
My Summer Lair
Nick Reynoldson (I’ll Be Fine)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews co-host of Talking Raptors and comedian Nick Reynoldson whose debut comedy album is I'll Be Fine. My Summer Lair Chapter #158: What Is Scarborough? Recorded: Friday, May 22, 2020 at 2:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated e...
2020-06-02
37 min
My Summer Lair
Ethan Strauss (The Victory Machine: The Making & Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Ethan Sherwood Strauss whose NBA book is The Victory Machine: The Making & Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty. My Summer Lair Chapter #157: Does Winning Mean You Are Successful? Recorded: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 4:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week...
2020-05-26
42 min
My Summer Lair
David Sax (The Soul of an Entrepreneur)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer David Sax author of The Soul of an Entrepreneur: Work and Life Beyond the Startup Myth. My Summer Lair Chapter #156: Why Are You An Entrepreneur? Recorded: Thursday, April 30 at 3:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully...
2020-05-19
43 min
My Summer Lair
Justin Willman (Magic for Humans: Season 3)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Justin Willman comedian, magician, and host of Magic for Humans; 3 seasons on Netflix. My Summer Lair Chapter #155: Are You A Human Who Is Ready For Magic? Recorded: Monday, May 11, 2020 at 3:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a...
2020-05-12
48 min
My Summer Lair
Pat Barker (Coast to Coast Roast)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews comedian Pat Barker who'll be representing Philadelphia in the Coast to Coast Roast. My Summer Lair Chapter #154: What If You Roasted Cities Instead Of Humans? Recorded: Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 5:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week...
2020-05-05
38 min
My Summer Lair
Daniel Stern (James vs His Future Self)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews actor and director Daniel Stern who stars in James vs His Future Self. My Summer Lair Chapter #150: What Would You Want Your Future Self To Come To Your Present To Warn You About? Recorded: Tuesday, April 7 at 2:45 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your...
2020-04-07
23 min
My Summer Lair
Featurette (Dream Riot)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews supa dope band Featurette about their latest album Dream Riot. (One of the singles off Dream Riot is You Do You a video that features...Sammy all smiling and he's joined by so many other cool and creative individuals. Check it out!) My Summer Lair Chapter #140: Who Is The White Rabbit? Recorded: Wednesday January 15, 2020 5:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun.
2020-01-21
1h 04
My Summer Lair
My Pal Sammy: Round 2 (The Trailer)
Every Christmas break I pantlessly sit and watch and absorb a lot of pop culture (books, comic books, tv shows and movies) and then I have tea and I think a lot and I write a lot so this time I’m recording a handful of My Pal Sammy episodes; this is my Captain’s Log...a record of some of the pop culture I've been consuming and some of the stuff I've been thinking about over my 2019 Christmas Break. I did this last year and so I'm back with Round 2! Yo: Welcome to My Pal...
2019-12-24
01 min
My Summer Lair
Sammy Harkham (Poor Sailor)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks comics books with Kramer's Ergot and Crickets creator Sammy Harkham. My Summer Lair Chapter #44: What Comic Books Do Your Immigrant Parents Read? Recorded: Saturday April 29, 2017 6:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated edition of...
2017-05-23
34 min