Think NPR’s Fresh Air meets Kevin Smith: My Summer Lair with host Sammy Younan: interviews & impressions on Pop Culture.
Episodes
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
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)
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Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
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 in the ever-evolving online space (ya!).
This episode is a deep dive into the passion, dedication, and gratitude that have fuelled Sammy's success in reaching this notable milestone. Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey!
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Ali Weinstein; the director of Your Tomorrow which is an Ontario Place documentary. It premiered at TIFF 2024.
My Summer Lair Chapter #295: Is Ontario Place Still A Symbol Of Canadian Hope?
Recorded: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 2:15 pm (EST)
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Saturday Nov 30, 2024
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Garret Price, the director of Yacht Rock which is a Music Box Dockumentary. Now streaming on HBO Max & Crave.
My Summer Lair Chapter #304: Yacht or Nyacht?
Recorded: Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:40 pm (EST)
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Jason Hehir, the director of The Last Dance...the Jordan/Bulls documentary. His latest documentary also on Netflix is Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley.
My Summer Lair Chapter #303: Which Eras Of Elvis' Life Fascinate You?
Recorded: Monday, November 4, 2024 at 2:30 pm (EST)
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Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Ricky He who plays Kenny Liu on From on MGM+.
My Summer Lair Chapter #296: Is Kenny The Soul Of This Nameless Town Where Horrible Things Happen?
Recorded: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 2:00 pm (EST)
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Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Stephen Winn, the Chief Product Officer at StockX. This was recorded on location at Collision Conference in downtown Toronto; a technology conference.
My Summer Lair Chapter #294: When It Comes To Fresh Kicks Which Sneakers Are You Elusive White Whale?
Recorded: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11:30 am (EST)
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Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Ant Timpson about his latest feature Bookworm starring Elijah Wood & Nell Fisher.
My Summer Lair Chapter #298: Would You Got On An Epic Adventure With A Bookworm?
Recorded: Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:50 am (EST)
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Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer Matt Singer whose non-fiction book is Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever.
My Summer Lair Chapter #292: Do You Miss Gene Siskel & Roger Ebert?
Recorded: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:00 am (EST)
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Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Morena Baccarin best known for playing Vanessa Carlysle (Deadpool's sassy fun girlfriend) and Leslie Thompkins on Gotham. Morena and real life hubby Ben McKenzie (Jim Gordon on Gotham) will host a Fan Expo 2024 panel.
My Summer Lair Chapter #297: What Was The Nerd TV Show/Movie Where You Discovered Morena Baccarin?
Recorded: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:00 am (EST)
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