My Summer Lair

Barry Hertz (Welcome to the Family: Fast & Furious Movies)

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to film editor for The Globe and Mail and now author Barry Hertz about his dynamic book Welcome to the Family: The Explosive Story Behind Fast & Furious, the Blockbusters that Supercharged the World.

My Summer Lair Chapter #349 Does Your Heart Race When You Talk About Your Family?

Recorded: Monday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30 am (EST)

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Molly Thomas (Big [If True])

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to journalist Molly Thomas host of Big [If True] on TVO.

My Summer Lair Chapter #326: What’s Fact And What’s Fiction And What's Big...If True?

Recorded: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 111:00 am (EST)

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Shea Serrano (Expensive Basketball)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:30:23 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to pop culture writer Shea Serrano about his b-ball book: Expensive Basketball.

My Summer Lair Chapter #339: What Are Some Of Your Strongest Basketball Feelings?

Recorded: Friday, October 17, 2025 at 3:00 pm (EST)

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Pacho Velez & Daniel Claridge (They're Here: UFOs)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:24:17 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Daniel Claridge & Pacho Velez the directors of They're Here, a UFO documentary that screened at Hot Docs 2025.

My Summer Lair Chapter #322: What Would Make You Believe They're Here?

Recorded: Friday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00 pm (EST)

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Reese Eveneshen (Heather O'Rourke: She Was Here)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:36:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to the Reese Eveneshen, the producer and editor of Heather O'Rourke: She Was Here. (The documentary was directed by Brian Pocrass and Nick Bailey.)

My Summer Lair Chapter #353: What Is Heather O'Rourke's Cultural Narrative?

Recorded: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 2:45 pm (EST)

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Robert Picardo & Karim Diané & Zoë Steiner & The Cast (Star Trek: Starfleet Academy: Season 1)

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:03:18 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to the cast of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy on the blue carpet about what to expect for a brand new Star Trek TV series: Robert Picardo, Zoë Steiner, Karim Diané, George Hawkins and Dale Whibley. Starfleet Academy is no streaming on Paramount+ (and they're currently shooting Season 2).

My Summer Lair Chapter #347: Would You Join Starfleet Academy?

Recorded: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30 pm (EST) at TIFF Lightbox

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Adam MacDonald (This Is Not a Test)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer and director Adam MacDonald about his zombie movie This Is Not a Test.

My Summer Lair Chapter #352: If The Zombie Apocalypse Was A Test Would You Pass?

Recorded: Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:45 am (EST)

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Bif Naked (Bif Naked: A Documentary)

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:38:21 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Bif Naked; the focus of Bif Naked: A Documentary now streaming on Super Channel.

My Summer Lair Chapter #343: How Do You Balance Nostalgia With Ambition?

Recorded: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 2:45 pm (EST)

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Jonny Campbell (Cold Storage)

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:20:29 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Jonny Campbell about his gross horror-comedy movie Cold Storage.

My Summer Lair Chapter #350: Has Anything You've Put In Cold Storage Heated Up?

Recorded: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:40 am (EST)

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Tim Kowalski & Colin Brunton & Kevan Byrne (Nash the Slash Rises Again!)

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Tim Kowalski & Colin Brunton & Kevan Byrne; the filmmakers behind Nash the Slash Rises Again! (The documentary played at Blood In The Snow Film Festival.)

My Summer Lair Chapter #342: Who Was That Masked Man?

Recorded: Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:45 pm (EST)

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John Maggio (Paul Anka: His Way)

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:07:34 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director John Maggio about documentary Paul Anka: His Way; now streaming on HBO Max & Crave.

My Summer Lair Chapter #345: What Does Paul Anka Mean To You?

Recorded: Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:30 am (EST)

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Champions of Magic (Richard Young)

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:44:50 -0500

https://mysummerlair.com/podcast/richard-young-champions-of-magicMy Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Richard Young half of the Young & Strange magic duo who perform in the touring Champions of Magic. (The Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular visits Toronto on December 27 - 30.)

My Summer Lair Chapter #344: Who Is The Champion Of Magic?

Recorded: Monday, December 8, 2025 1:00 pm (EST)

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Mills & Hunte (Resound)

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:38:48 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to smooth sax duo Mills & Hunte about their album Resound, an album of Christian covers.

My Summer Lair Chapter #334: What's The Good News You Hear When You Listen To Resound?

Recorded: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:30 pm (EST)

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Julien Elie (Shifting Baselines)

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to documentary director Julien Elie about Shifting Baselines about his Elon Musk based space race documentary. (Which screened at Hot Docs 2025.)

My Summer Lair Chapter #323: How Much Space Does Space Need?

Recorded: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm (EST)

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Paul Myers (John Candy: A Life in Comedy)

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to author Paul Myers for his biography John Candy: A Life in Comedy.

My Summer Lair Chapter #338: What Does John Candy Mean To You?

Recorded: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:30 pm (EST)

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Jay Drakulic & Mallory Drumm & Alex Lee Williams (Dream Eater)

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Jay Drakulic, Mallory Drumm and Alex Lee Williams the filmmakers behind the Eli Roth produced horror movie Dream Eater.

My Summer Lair Chapter #340: How Hungry Are Your Nightmares?

Recorded: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:30 pm (EST)

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Benjamin Percy (The End Times)

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to comic book writer and author Benjamin Percy about The End Times physical subscription, an immersive, serialized, post-apocalyptic storytelling experience with guest columns by Stephen King.

My Summer Lair Chapter #335: When It Comes To The End Times Are You Only Reading The Headlines?

Recorded: Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:30 pm (EST)

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Brandon Cohen & Vivieno Caldinelli (Scared Shitless)

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:02:27 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Brandon Cohen, the writer and Vivieno Caldinelli, the director of the horror-comedy movie Scared Shitless out on VOD on October 3, 2025.

My Summer Lair Short: Who Puts The Toil In Toilet?

Recorded: Friday, September 12, 2024 at 3:00 pm (EST) at Hotel Intercontinental

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Takahide Hori (Junk World)

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:57:21 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Takahide Hori the creator and director of Junk World, a stop-motion animated feature from Japan. (Which screened at TIFF 2025.)

My Summer Lair Chapter #337: Why Does Junk World Have So Much Value?

Recorded: Friday, September 12, 2025 at 2:45 pm (EST) at Hotel Intercontinental

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Claudia Wells (Back to the Future)

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:48:07 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Claudia Wells who played as Marty McFly's OG girlfriend Jennifer Parker in the first Back to the Future.

My Summer Lair Chapter #336: When Was The Last Time You Went Back To The Future?

Recorded: Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:30 am (EST)

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Jeff Lemire (10,000 Ink Stains)

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:56:50 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to comic book creator Jeff Lemire about his memoir 10,000 Ink Stains, published by Dark Horse Comics.

My Summer Lair Chapter #333: How Inspiring Is A Blank Page?

Recorded: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00 pm (EST)

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Simon Ennis (The Hobby)

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Simon Ennis, the director of The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop. A board game documentary.

My Summer Lair Chapter #327: Are Board Games The Meaning Of Life?

Recorded: Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1:20 pm (EST)

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Laurent Bouzereau (Jaws @ 50)

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:01:44 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau about his latest retrospective: Jaws @ 50. Now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu: #SetTheVCR.

My Summer Lair Chapter #330: As The Jaws Shark's BFF For The Past 50 Years: What's Your Favorite BFF Memory?

Recorded: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:40 pm (EST)

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Kourtney Roy (Kryptic)

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:05:52 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to producer director Kourtney Roy about her horror movie Kryptic.

My Summer Lair Chapter #324: Have You Seen The Canadian Sooka?

Recorded: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:30 am (EST)

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Michael Stasko (Vampire Zombies…From Space!)

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 03:10:34 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmaker Michael Stasko about his B-Movie love letter: Vampire Zombies…From Space!

My Summer Lair Chapter #319: Who Will Defeat Vampire Zombies…From Space!?

Recorded: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 12:30 pm (EST)

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Steven Ogg (Revival: Season 1)

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Steven Ogg who plays Blaine Abel in Revival: Season 1. Now streaming on Peacock (US) and on Crave (Canada): #SetTheVCR

My Summer Lair Chapter #332: Will God Bless Blaine's Holy War?

Recorded: Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:30 pm (EST)

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Walter Day & Billy Mitchell (Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day)

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:51:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Walter Day (a video game referee) and Billy Mitchell (a video game champion) about Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day.

My Summer Lair Chapter #321: How Many Songs Have Your Heartbreaks Inspired?

Recorded: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:00 pm (EST)

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Jeff Finn (Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison)

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Jeff Finn the director of Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison (a 3-part documystery).

My Summer Lair Chapter #308: Did (How?) Jim Morrison Fake His Own Death In 1971?

Recorded: Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00 pm (EST)

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Gavin Stephens (Park Bench Ontology)

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to stand-up comic Gavin Stephens whose latest comedy album is Park Bench Ontology.

My Summer Lair Chapter #317: Do You Have A Favourite Park Bench?

Recorded: Wednesday, March 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm (EST)

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Caroline Marsden (Vietnam: The War That Changed America)

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to producer Caroline Marsden about Vietnam: The War That Changed America (a 6-part docuseries) now streaming on Apple TV+: #SetTheVCR.

My Summer Lair Chapter #312: Do You Know The Real Story Of Vietnam?

Recorded: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00 am (EST)

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Fefe Dobson (Morningside)

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Fefe Dobson the singer-songwriter who stars in the Scarborough set movie Morningside.

My Summer Lair Chapter #315: What Does Scarborough Mean To You?

Recorded: Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 12:50 pm (EST)

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Ali Hassan (Chef's Kiss)

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to stand up comic and actor Ali Hassan about his fresh comedy album Chef's Kiss.

My Summer Lair Chapter #307: If You Like Spicy Comedy Do You Give It A Chef's Kiss?

Recorded: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 9:30 am (EST)

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Alan Tudyk & Corey Reynolds & The Cast (Resident Alien: Season 4)

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to the cast of Resident Alien about Season 4 including Alan Tudyk (Harry), Corey Reynolds (Sheriff Mike), Chris Sheridan (series creator) and Sara Tomko (Asta).

My Summer Lair Chapter #328: After That Buck Wild Third Season Are You Prepared For Season Four?

Recorded: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 2:30 pm (EST)

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Patrick Leavey (Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified, The Immersive Rock Experience)

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:04:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Patrick Leavey the General Manager for Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified, The Immersive Rock Experience. On now at Illuminarium in the Distillery District.

My Summer Lair 2025 Yearbook Episode: Are You Read To Rock?

Recorded: Wednesday, May 5, 2025 at 3:00 pm (EST)

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Daniel Robbins (Bad Shabbos)

Thu, 22 May 2025 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmaker Daniel Robbins about his Jewish comedy Bad Shabbos.

My Summer Lair Chapter #325: Have You Experienced A Bad Shabbos?

Recorded: Friday, May 16, 2025 at 3:30 pm (EST)

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Dinosaur Trainer Lindsay (Jurassic Quest)

Thu, 01 May 2025 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Dinosaur Trainer Lindsay at Jurassic Quest in Mississauga.

My Summer Lair Chapter #286: Which 3 Dinosaurs Would You Invite To Your Fancy Dinner Party?

Recorded: Friday, December 8, 2023 at 11:00 am (EST)

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Henry VanderSpek (Urban Scrawl)

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to photographer Henry VanderSpek about his exhibition Urban Scrawl. (His exhibition is part of the Contact Photography Festival.)

My Summer Lair Chapter #320: What Type Of Street Sarcasm Do You Enjoy?

Recorded: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm (EST)

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Michael Benson (Planetfall)

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to artist and writer Michael Benson about Planetfall, his photography exhibition currently on at The Image Centre.

My Summer Lair Chapter #311: When Was The Last Time You Looked Up At All The Stars In Wonder?

Recorded: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:00 pm (EST)

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Tracie Laymon (Bob Trevino Likes It)

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmaker Tracie Laymon whose feature film debut is Bob Trevino Likes It.

My Summer Lair Chapter #318: When Was The Last Time You Experienced Online Kindness?

Recorded: Friday, March 7, 2025 at 1:05 pm (EST)

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Michael Hirsh (Animation Nation)

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to producer Michael Hirsh who after producing over 6, 000 hours of mostly animation has written his memoir: Animation Nation: How We Built A Cartoon Empire.

My Summer Lair Chapter #288: What's The Key To Great Animation?

Recorded: Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00 am (EST)

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Ruth Connell (Supernatural)

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Ruth Connell who played Rowena in Supernatural and Night Nurse in Dead Boy Detectives and Doom Patrol.

My Summer Lair Chapter #316: Why Is Scotland So Supernatural?

Recorded: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:15 pm (EST)

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Tricia Romano (The Freaks Came Out to Write: Village Voice)

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer Tricia Romano author of The Freaks Came Out To Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper that Changed American Culture.

My Summer Lair Chapter #293: What's The First Thing That Comes To Your Mind When I Say The Village Voice?

Recorded: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 1:00 pm (EST)

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Michael Tolajian (We Beat The Dream Team)

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Michael Tolajian the director of We Beat The Dream Team (streaming on HBO Max & Crave).

My Summer Lair Chapter #314: Did The Select Team Really And Truly Beat The Dream Team?

Recorded: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:30 pm (EST)

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Dale Heslip (Blue Rodeo: Lost Together)

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Dale Heslip the director of Blue Rodeo: Lost Together.

My Summer Lair Chapter #310: How Long Have You Been Lost With Blue Rodeo?

Recorded: Thursday, January 27, 2025 at 3:00 pm (EST)

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José Lourenço (Young Werther)

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to José Avelino Gilles Corbett Lourenço the writer and director of the movie Young Werther. (Which premiered at TIFF 24.)

My Summer Lair Chapter #309: Is Young Werther As Sweet As Werther's Original Candy?

Recorded: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 12:20 pm (EST)

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Vivieno Caldinelli (Scared Shitless)

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Vivieno Caldinelli the director of the horror-comedy movie Scared Shitless (screening at Blood in The Snow Film Festival).

My Summer Lair Chapter #306: Must The Genetically Engineered Bloodthirsty Monster Come Up Through The Toilet?

Recorded: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00 am (EST)

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Petey Beats (Adjoining & Popternative)

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to host and filmmaker Petey Beats about his horror short Adjoining (screening at Blood in The Snow Film Festival) and hosting pop culture interviews at Popternative.

My Summer Lair Chapter #305: Which Side Of The Mic Do You Like To Be On?

Recorded: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:30 am (EST)

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Chris Robinson (Panning For Gold)

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to stand-up comic Chris Robinson about his comedy special Panning For Gold (now streaming on Crave). #SetTheVCR

My Summer Lair Chapter #245: How Often Are You Panning For Gold?

Recorded: Friday, November 4, 2022 at 11:30 am (EST)

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Tommy Avallone (The House From...)

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500

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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Celebrating 300: The Journey of My Summer Lair (Sammy Younan)

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:55:56 -0500

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!

Ali Weinstein (Your Tomorrow: An Ontario Place Documentary)

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:30:00 -0500

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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Garret Price (Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary)

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 09:30:00 -0500

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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Jason Hehir (Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley) - Fated Like Jordan

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:10:00 -0500

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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Jason Hehir (Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley)

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:02:00 -0500

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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Ricky He (Kenny - From: Season 3)

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 23:09:52 -0400

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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Stephen Winn (StockX)

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:11:00 -0400

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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Ant Timpson (Bookworm)

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:30:57 -0400

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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Matt Singer (Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever)

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:30:00 -0400

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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Morena Baccarin (Deadpool & Wolverine)

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:52:45 -0400

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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John O'Hurley (J. Peterman: Seinfeld)

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:29:34 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor John O'Hurley best known for being J. Peterman; Elaine's boss on Seinfeld. John and other Seinfeld secondary characters will host a Fan Expo 2024 panel.

My Summer Lair Chapter #299: What Is J. Peterman Talking About, Now?

Recorded: Friday, August 9, 2024 at 3:00 pm (EST)

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Shawn Farquhar & Jon Ornoy (Lost in the Shuffle)

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:00:54 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to magician Shawn Farquhar and director Jon Ornoy about their playing card documentary Lost in the Shuffle which screened at Hot Docs 2024. (Yo: "Hidden in the cards are the clues to an unsolved 500-year-old murder case.")

My Summer Lair Chapter #285: What's Up With The True Crime Story On The King Of Hearts?

Recorded: Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:00 pm (EST)

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Brian "Box" Brown (The He-Man Effect: How American Toymakers Sold You Your Childhood)

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:58:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to cartoonist Brian "Box" Brown about his non-fiction graphic novel: The He-Man Effect: How American Toymakers Sold You Your Childhood.

My Summer Lair Chapter #270: Just How Powerful Is He-Man, Anyways?

Recorded: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm (EST)

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Ed Robertson & Matt Finlin & Keith Stata (The Movie Man)

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:31:07 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to The Movie Man director Matt Finlin, the doc's executive producer Ed Robertson (Barenaked Ladies) & Keith Stata...the movie man himself!

My Summer Lair Chapter #301: What’s Your Favourite (All-Time) Movie Theatre?

Recorded: Thursday July 25, 2024 1:30 pm (EST) at the Highlands Cinemas.

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Yourgo Artsitas (TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, TRL & the Chain Letter)

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Yourgo Artsitas about his Hot Docs documentary: TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter that Changed the Internet.

My Summer Lair Chapter #284: The Next Time There’s An Online Opportunity…Will You Troll The Poll?

Recorded: Monday April 22, 2024 1:30 pm (EST)

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Tamara Podemski (Outer Range: Season 2)

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Tamara Podemski who plays Deputy Sheriff Joy Hawk a time traveller in Outer Range: Season 2 is streaming on Prime Video. #SetTheVCR

My Summer Lair Chapter #290: What Kind Of Time Machine Would You Use To Go Back In Time?

Recorded: Wednesday May 22, 2024 12:00 pm (EST)

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Jett Klyne (The Boy in the Woods)

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Jett Klyne who is the boy in The Boy in the Woods (a Holocaust survival story); directed by Rebecca Snow.

My Summer Lair Chapter #291: Could You Survive Alone In The Woods?

Recorded: Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 10:00 am (EST) at Ricarda's Restaurant.

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Extremely Unique Dynamic (Harrison Xu & Ivan Leung)

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Harrison Xu and Ivan Leung...actors, writers and directors of the Asian stoner comedy Extremely Unique Dynamic.

My Summer Lair Chapter #289: Who Is The Friend You Have a Extremely Unique Dynamic With?

Recorded: Wednesday March 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm (EST)

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Bradford Thomason & Brett Whitcomb (Butterfly in the Sky)

Tue, 21 May 2024 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to directors Bradford Thomason & Brett Whitcomb about their Reading Rainbow documentary Butterfly In The Sky.

My Summer Lair Chapter #287: When Was The Last Time You Saw A Reading Rainbow?

Recorded: Friday April 26, 2024 at 2:30 pm (EST)

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Cassidy McFadzean (Crying Dress)

Tue, 14 May 2024 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to poet Cassidy McFadzean whose latest poetry collection is Crying Dress.

My Summer Lair Chapter #282: When Was The Last Time You Wore Your Crying Dress?

Recorded: Wednesday March 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm (EST)

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Hamoody Jaafar & Legend Geeter (Rouge)

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Hamoody Jaafar and former River Rouge, Michigan Panthers player Legend Geeter about their documentary Rouge now playing at Hot Docs.

My Summer Lair Chapter #283: When Was The Last Time You Hustled As Hard As Detroit Hustles?

Recorded: Friday February 19, 2024 at 1:30 pm (EST)

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Alicia Cook (The Music Was Just Getting Good)

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to poet Alicia Cook whose latest poetry collection is The Music Was Just Getting Good. It follows the previous two books in her poetry mixtape trilogy Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately (2018) and Sorry I Haven’t Texted You Back (2020).

My Summer Lair Chapter #272: Do You Leave Or Stay When The Music Is Just Getting Good?

Recorded: Tuesday February 13, 2024 at 12:30 pm (EST)

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Alexandre O. Philippe (William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill)

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Alexandre O. Philippe about his latest pop culture documentary: William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill.

My Summer Lair Chapter #280: Is Death The Final Frontier?

Recorded: Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:00 am (EST)

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Lenore Zann (Rogue - X-Men '97)

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:16:19 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Lenore Zann who voiced Rogue in the mid-90s Marvel cartoon X-Men: The Animated Series. She's back as Rogue in X-Men '97.

My Summer Lair Chapter #281: You're supposed to know everything, Beast. What makes us like we are anyway?

Recorded: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 3:00 pm (EST)

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Heidy M. (Podcamp 2024)

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks Heidy M. an Arts & Culture writer and host of Hye's Musings about the 2024 Podcamp.

My Summer Lair Chapter #279: What's A Podcamp?

Recorded: Friday, March 1, 2024 at 7:30 pm (EST)

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Alex Mallari Jr. (Code 8: Part II)

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Alex Mallari Jr. about his role in Code 8: Part II (now streaming on Netflix) and the joys of being from Scarborough.

My Summer Lair Chapter #276: Is Winning Too Much A Real Issue?

Recorded: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm (EST)

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Nenad Cicin-Sain (Kiss The Future)

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Nenad Cicin-Sain about his documentary Kiss The Future about the siege of Sarajevo and U2's special concert.

My Summer Lair Chapter #277: How Do You Kiss The Future If You're Already Married To The Past?

Recorded: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 2:20 pm (EST)

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Matthew Hamachek (The Dynasty: The New England Patriots)

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:30:00 -0500

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

My Summer Lair Chapter #276: Is Winning Too Much A Real Issue?

Recorded: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 11:00 am (EST)

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Sam Roberts (The Adventures Of Ben Blank)

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to singer-songwriter Sam Roberts about his sensational album The Adventures Of Ben Blank.

My Summer Lair Chapter #275: When Was The Last Time You Faced A Blank Page?

Recorded: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 12:45 pm (EST)

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Sherren Lee (Float)

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Sherren Lee the co-writer and director of Float. A Wattpad adaptation of the popular romance novel (also called Float).

My Summer Lair Chapter #274: If Love Is The Deep End...When You Get Into The Pool: Will You Sink or Swim?

Recorded: Friday, February 2, 2024 at 2:00 pm (EST)

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Dave Merheje & Rachel Lambert (Sometimes I Think About Dying)

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Dave Merheje & director Rachel Lambert about their film Sometimes I Think About Dying.

My Summer Lair Chapter #273: What Do You Think About Sometimes?

Recorded: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 2:00 pm (EST)

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Rafi Kohan (Trash Talk: The Only Book About Destroying Your Rivals)

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer Rafi Kohan about his fantastic book Trash Talk: The Only Book About Destroying Your Rivals That Isn't Total Garbage.

My Summer Lair Chapter #271: How Does Your Fat Mom Feel About Trash Talking?

Recorded: Monday, December 19, 2023 at 11:00 am (EST)

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

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:30:00 -0500

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

My Summer Lair Chapter #269: Did You Adopt A Cabbage Patch Kid?

Recorded: Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 2:30 pm (EST)

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Richard Lowenstein (Mystify: Michael Hutchence - 2023 Remaster)

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:32:39 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Richard Lowenstein whose documentary Mystify: Michael Hutchence deftly explores the life and tragedy of the INXS front man we lost in 1997.

My Summer Lair Chapter #139: Who Was Michael Hutchence?

Recorded: Tuesday, January 7 2020 at 6:00 pm (EST)

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Elizabeth Whitmere (Cold)

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:01:37 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer & director Elizabeth Whitmere about her body-horror short Cold which have its world premiere on November 25th as part of the Mournful Mediums BITS Shorts Program.

My Summer Lair Chapter #267: How Does The Living Tell The Dead...They're Dead Without Being Rude About It?

Recorded: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm (EST)

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Robert Cuffley & Alexa Barajas (Romi)

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Robert Cuffley & actress Alexa Barajas about their techno-horror movie Romi which screened at Blood In The Snow.

My Summer Lair Chapter #268: What's The Different Between A Smart Home & A Haunted House?

Recorded: Monday, November 14, 2023 at 2:30 pm (EST)

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Tyler Funk (Anything for Fame)

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Tyler Funk about his NFB documentary on social media called Anything For Fame.

My Summer Lair Chapter #263: What Are You Willing To Do For Fame?

Recorded: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 2:30 pm (EST)

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Erik Bloomquist (Founders Day)

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to co-writer & director Erik Bloomquist about his political slasher Founders Day.

My Summer Lair Chapter #266: Can You Think Of A Better Way To Celebrate Founders Day Than Murder?

Recorded: Monday, November 6, 2023 at 12:00 pm (EST)

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Roland Lazenby (Magic: The Life of Earvin “Magic” Johnson)

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:58:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to NBA sportswriter Roland Lazenby about his latest NBA biography Magic: The Life of Earvin “Magic” Johnson.

My Summer Lair Chapter #265: What Has More Magic: The Past Or The Future?

Recorded: Monday, October 23, 2023 at 12:10 pm (EST)

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Jeff Pearlman (The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson)

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to sports writer Jeff Pearlman about his book The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson.

My Summer Lair Chapter #243: How Much Do You Know About Bo Jackson?

Recorded: Friday, November 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm (EST)

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Yearbook: Shad (A Short Story About a War)

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to musician Shad K: from a 2018 In Session With... episode; this is a Yearbook Episode (think Throwback Thursday as a podcast.). His album at the time was A Short Story About a War.

My Summer Lair Chapter #225: How Special Is October 17?

Recorded: Wednesday October 17, 2018 at 6:00 pm (EST)

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Cara Yeates (Gone Before Your Eyes)

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Cara Yeates about her movie Gone Before Your Eyes (screening at Woodstock Film Festival and other upcoming film festivals.)

My Summer Lair Chapter #262: What Can We Learn From Die Hard Today?

Recorded: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 12:30 pm (EST)

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Andy Palmer (The Re-Education of Molly Singer)

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Andy Palmer about his R-rated comedy The Re-Education of Molly Singer.

My Summer Lair Chapter #261: Is It Cool To Go Back To School?

Recorded: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 6:15 pm (EST)

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Asia Youngman & Kathleen Jayme (30 for 30: I’m Just Here for the Riot)

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 01:05:09 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to directors Asia Youngman and Kathleen Jayme about their 30 for 30 documentary I’m Just Here for the Riot.

My Summer Lair Chapter #254: Do We Need A Word To Describe The Emotion Of When Your Favourite Sports Teams Loses A Big Game?
Recorded: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 1:00 pm (EST)

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Eastwood Allen, Chris Griffiths & Gary Smart (RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop)

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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Elizabeth Semmelhack (Bata Shoe Museum - Future Now)

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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Sammy Younan (640 Toronto)

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:30:00 -0400

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)

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Daphné Baiwir (King On Screen)

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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DMC (Run-D.M.C. & Darryl Makes Comics - 2023 Remaster)

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace & Drrops)

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:30:00 -0400

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

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Mark A. Altman (Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982)

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:01:00 -0400

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)

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Rivkah Reyes (School Of Rock: 20th Anniversary)

Tue, 30 May 2023 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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Tonje Hessen Schei (Praying for Armageddon)

Tue, 02 May 2023 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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Michael Robbins (Walkman)

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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Chris Banks (Deepfake Serenade)

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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Chris Herring (Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks)

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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Timothy Bella (Barkley: A Biography)

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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Anthony Shim & Ethan Hwang (Riceboy Sleeps)

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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Yearbook: Ivana Santilli (Late Night Light)

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:30:00 -0400

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

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

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Jeremy LaLonde (Ashgrove)

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Chuck Tatham (Offside: The Harold Ballard Story)

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Patrick Dell (Shooting War)

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Mills & Hunte (Silver & Gold)

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Kathleen Jayme (The Grizzlie Truth)

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Ben Smallbone (Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon)

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Mo Zeighami (Tehranto)

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Rob Freeman (Drop The Needle)

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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MIKEH (Golden Hour: First Things First)

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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Tamara Podemski (Outer Range)

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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Shalini Kantayya (TikTok, Boom)

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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MSL Space Station Oddity: DCEU is Pee-Ew | Batgirl vs HBO Max

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:30:00 -0400

Sammy & Rob Gaudette discuss and review the status of the DCEU following the cancellation of Batgirl on HBO Max. Rob still has hope; Sammy...eh not so much.

Recorded Live on Twitter Spaces on August 5, 2022 at Noon.

Kristian R. Hill (God Said Give ’Em Drum Machines)

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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Fabian Nicieza (Suburban Dicks)

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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Alex Winter (The YouTube Effect)

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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MSL Space Station Oddity: Contact Photography Festival 2022

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Sammy is joined by photographer Henry VanderSpek aka Culture Snap to discuss and recommend a happy handful of Contact Photography Festival exhibitions. Oh Snap!

From Henry's exhibition On Notice to Tyler Mitchell to Ajani Charles’ exhibit Project T Dot on Toronto's hip hop history there's something special for everyone and anyone.

Running for the month of May in Toronto (and sometimes into June) the Contact Photography Festival features photography based exhibitions, installations, talks and more. Oh Culture!

Recorded Live on Twitter Spaces on May 10 at 12:30 p.m.

Maurizius Staerkle Drux (The Art of Silence)

Thu, 05 May 2022 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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Alex Mallari Jr. (The Adam Project & Hello Again)

Mon, 02 May 2022 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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‎ Simon King (As Good As Or Better Than)

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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MSL Space Station Oddity: A Taylor Hawkins Memorial

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:30:00 -0400

Sammy & Stephanie discuss the shocking and sad passing of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on March 25, 2022.

(Please Note: We also cover MCA's passing as well as Michael Jackson's passing. This is a heavy episode.)

Recorded Live on Twitter Spaces on March 28 at 4 p.m.

The Effort (Claire Holroyde)

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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Jefferson Moneo (Cosmic Dawn)

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:30:00 -0400

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)

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MSL Space Station Oddity: All The Batmans | Keaton To Nipples to Batfleck

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:30:00 -0400

Sammy & Stephanie discuss All The Batmans: from Michael Keaton to Ben Affleck.

(Please Note: At the time of recording neither of us have seen Robert Pattinson's Batman.)

Recorded Live on Twitter Spaces on March 8 at 4 p.m.

Scott Howard-Cooper (Steve Kerr: A Life)

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Jeff Sinasac (Stop the Saturnians!)

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Dave Chisholm (Chasin’ The Bird)

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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More Or Les (The Human Condition)

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Siddhartha Khosla (Only Murders in the Building)

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Kat Rosenfield (No One Will Miss Her)

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Dani Doucette (Run With Me)

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Penny Lane (Listening to Kenny G)

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Will Di Novi (Hot Docs Podcast Festival)

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Paul Kemp (Nike’s Big Bet)

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:00:18 -0500

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)

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Heather Ross (For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close)

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:30:00 -0500

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)

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Fanny Curtat (Beyond Monet)

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Henry VanderSpek (Old World Shoes)

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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MSL Space Station Oddity: 2021 Induction Ceremony | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:30:00 -0500

Sammy & Stephanie discuss their happy highlights from the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony broadcast on HBO Max on Saturday, November 20 at 8 p.m.

-Foo Fighters
-Dave Chappelle
-Jay-Z
-The Go-Gos
-Carole King
-Kraftwerk

plus many more!

Recorded Live on Twitter Spaces on November 23 at 4 p.m.

Andrew Farago (The Legend of Wonder Woman)

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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MSL Space Station Oddity: Top 5 Favourite ”Monsters”

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:30:00 -0400

Sammy & Stephanie discuss their Top 5 Favourite Monsters: from vampires to They Live aliens to Hal 9000 to Annie Wilkes and much more!

Recorded Live on Twitter Spaces. Happy Halloween!!

Sean Sirianni (Creative Imbalance Podcast)

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Johnny Sweet (Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars)

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Virginia Abramovich (Between Waves)

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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MSL Space Station Oddity: Being James Bond

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 10:30:00 -0400

Sammy & Stephanie discuss Being James Bond. The 45 minute documentary special is available on Apple TV from September 7 through October 7 and on Crave in Canada from September 24 until October 24.

Recorded Live on Twitter Spaces.

MSL Space Station Oddity: Clickbait

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:30:00 -0400

Sammy & Stephanie discuss Netflix's Clickbait. An 8 episode limited series released on August 25, 2021.

Recorded Live on Twitter Spaces.

Robert Watson (Courtyard Comedy)

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Bruce Mau & Bisi Williams (Mau: Documentary)

Tue, 11 May 2021 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Mads Hedegaard (Cannon Arm and the Arcade Quest)

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Craig Pryce (The Marijuana Conspiracy)

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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David Barrett (One Shining Moment: March Madness)

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Andrew Farriss (Self-Titled Album & INXS)

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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DMC (Run-D.M.C. & Darryl Makes Comics)

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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George Stroumboulopoulos (House of Strombo)

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Michael Holley (The Big Three: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett & Ray Allen)

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Courtney Paige (The Sinners)

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Lesley Chilcott (Helter Skelter: An American Myth)

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Shirley Gnome (Quantity Time)

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Steven Kostanski (Psycho Goreman)

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Jamie Allan (Illusionarium)

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Mark Fraser-Davidson (Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.)

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Mark Fraser-Davidson who is the manager guest experiences at Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. an MCU science fair at Yorkdale Shopping Centre.

My Summer Lair Chapter #184: How Well Do You Know The Science Of The MCU?

Recorded: Thursday November 19, 2020 at 1:00 pm (EST)

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Pete Croatto (From Hang Time to Prime Time: The Birth of the Modern-Day NBA)

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Corey Ross & Svetlana Dvoretsky (Immersive Van Gogh)

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Alicia Cook (Sorry I Haven’t Texted You Back)

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Zack O‘Malley Greenburg (A-List Angels)

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Kyle Thrash (Maybe Next Year)

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Bj Verot (The Return)

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Carolyn Mauricette (Blood In The Snow Film Festival)

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Sam Roberts (All Of Us)

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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:
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Track 2: I Like the Way You Talk About the Future by Sam Roberts Band

Recorded: Tuesday, October 27 at 1:30 pm (EST)

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Randee Neumeyer (Bad Baby)

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Cavan Campbell (Receiver)

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Scott Listfield (Quarantine)

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Sarah Scoles (They Are Already Here: UFO Culture and Why We See Saucers)

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Ryan North (Slaughterhouse-Five)

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Paul Vermeersch (Shared Universe)

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Stuart Jones (By The Slice)

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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My Pal Sammy: The Case of The Sci-Fi Senior

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:30:00 -0400

Recorded a new and solo My Pal Sammy podcast talking about...
Virus apocalypse literature from Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay to Chuck Wendig's Wanderers.

How To Fitbit Your Reading...
And the strange case of The Sci-Fi Senior.

p.s. Intro Music by Yung Kartz "Forget Me"

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Robert McCallum (The Power of Grayskull)

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Tom Scioli (Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics)

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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My Pal Sammy: The Umbrella Academy Mariachi Band

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 10:30:00 -0400

Recorded a new and solo My Pal Sammy podcast talking about...

Mourning culture: It’s sad baby!
AGO: Illusions: The Art of Magic running until November 8, 2020: It’s magic baby!
NBA’s Return: It’s hoops baby!
The Umbrella Academy Mariachi Band: it’s music baby!

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Whitney Matheson (Pandemix: Quarantine Comics)

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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David Oster (Todd McFarlane: Like Hell I Won’t)

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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David Kamp (Sunny Days)

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Lulu Wei (There’s No Place Like This Place, Anyplace)

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Nick Reynoldson (I’ll Be Fine)

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Jordan Ain’t No Joke Episode 6 (The Last Dance Podcast)

Fri, 29 May 2020 10:30:00 -0400

"Entering the 1997-98 NBA season, the Chicago Bulls had won 5 championships in the previous 7 years. But as they sought their second three-peat, the future of the dynasty was in doubt. As preparations begin for the 1997-98 season, Jordan and the Bulls granted unprecedented access to a film crew for the entire year."

As Jordan was preparing to conclude his time with the Bulls: 3 friends in Toronto were about to graduate from University. This is their story as seen through the ESPN/Netflix docu-series The Last Dance.

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan hangs out with Jigar Talati and Denny Chan.

Ethan Strauss (The Victory Machine: The Making & Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty)

Tue, 26 May 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Jordan Ain’t No Joke Episode 5 (The Last Dance Podcast)

Fri, 22 May 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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David Sax (The Soul of an Entrepreneur)

Tue, 19 May 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Jordan Ain’t No Joke Episode 4 (The Last Dance Podcast)

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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Justin Willman (Magic for Humans: Season 3)

Tue, 12 May 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Jordan Ain’t No Joke Episode 3 (The Last Dance Podcast)

Fri, 08 May 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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Pat Barker (Coast to Coast Roast)

Tue, 05 May 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Jordan Ain't No Joke Episode 2 (The Last Dance Podcast)

Fri, 01 May 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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D.W. Young (The Booksellers)

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews D.W. Young director of The Booksellers a behind-the-scenes documentary set in the New York rare book world.

My Summer Lair Chapter #153: What Are You Reading?

Recorded: Monday, April 27, 2020 at Noon (EST)

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Jordan Ain't No Joke Episode 1 (The Last Dance Podcast)

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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Jesse Cook (Tempest 25)

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews musician and guitarist Jesse Cook who was all set to embark on the Tempest 25 Tour.

My Summer Lair Chapter #152: Are You Ready To Dance?

Recorded: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 1:00 pm (EST)

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Daniel Stern (James vs His Future Self)

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Reyan Ali (NBA Jam)

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer Reyan Ali whose book NBA Jam is out now from Boss Fight Books.

My Summer Lair Chapter #149: Do You Have Any NBA Jam Feelings?

Recorded: Wednesday, April 8 at 4:30 pm

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Yaron Weitzman (Tanking to the Top)

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Yaron Weitzman about his NBA book Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports.

My Summer Lair Chapter #148: In Professional Sports What Matters More...The Past Or The Future?

Recorded: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 12:30 pm (EST)

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My Pal Sammy: Under House Arrest (My Corona!)

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:30:00 -0400

As we're all under House Arrest thanks to (sing it!) My Corona!! I decided to hit record. Nothing else to do so I may as well work. I thought about the other time we've been cut off from culture.

This is about the early 2000s, 9/11, R.E.M., radio and friendship.

Thanks for listening.

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Joe Posnanski (The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini)

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews sports journalist Joe Posnanski author of The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini.

My Summer Lair Chapter #147: How Did Harry Houdini Come Into Your Life?

Recorded: Thursday, March 12 at 5:30 pm (EST)

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David Ben (Illusions: The Art of Magic)

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer, conjuror, magic creative consultant David Ben for the AGO's exhibition Illusions: The Art of Magic.

My Summer Lair Chapter #146: What Is The Art Of Magic?

Recorded: Wednesday, March 4 at 1:00 pm (EST) at AGO

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Anne Nelson (Shadow Network)

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews author and journalist Anne Nelson whose latest political book is Shadow Network: Media, Money, and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right.

My Summer Lair Chapter #145: Do You Know What The Council For National Policy Is?

Recorded: Sunday, January 26 at 5:30 pm (EST)

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Dave Harris (Pointless)

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews comedian Dave Harris whose comedy album Pointless is out now.

My Summer Lair Chapter #144: Did You Hear The One About Potato Salad?

Recorded: Tuesday, February 4 at 2:30 pm (EST)

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Andy Palmer (Camp Cold Brook)

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Andy Palmer whose latest horror movie is Camp Cold Brook starring Chad Michael Murray and Danielle Harris.

My Summer Lair Chapter #143: Have You Heard The Legend Of Camp Cold Brook?

Recorded: Sunday, February 9 at 9:00 pm (EST)

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Meghan Daum (The Problem with Everything)

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer Meghan Daum whose latest and greatest book is The Problem With Everything: My Journey Through the New Culture Wars.

My Summer Lair Chapter #142: Is This Book (In A Way) Thinking Out Loud?

Recorded: Tuesday, January 28 at 1:30 pm (EST)

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Laura Mennell (Project Blue Book)

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews actress Laura Mennell who plays Mimi Hynek on History Channel's Project Blue Book. Mimi is the real-life wife of ufologist Josef Allen Hynek on which this fantastic Robert Zemeckis sci-fi tv show is based.

My Summer Lair Chapter #141: What Is Project Blue Book?

Recorded: Tuesday, January 21 at 3:00 pm (EST) at Corus

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My Pal Sammy: Kobe Bryant (RIP Black Mamba)

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:01:00 -0500

Around 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2020, I heard Kobe Bryant had died. Which is one of those times when your brain sputters and fails to turn over like an old car trying to start on a cold winter morning. This...does not compute.

It still hasn't fully sunk in; even as I see all the tributes from fans, from NBA players, from celebrities. Are we sure he is gone? I made a strong tea and hit record. I did not know what else to do or how else to process this. To accept this new reality.

Thanks for listening. (My Summer Lair will return this is just a one-off!)

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Featurette (Dream Riot)

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:30:00 -0500

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)

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Richard Lowenstein (Mystify: Michael Hutchence)

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Richard Lowenstein whose documentary Mystify: Michael Hutchence deftly explores the life and tragedy of the INXS front man we lost in 1997.

My Summer Lair Chapter #139: Who Was Michael Hutchence?

Recorded: Tuesday, January 7 2020 at 6:00 pm (EST)

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My Pal Sammy: Round 2 Episode 2 (The Chosen 3)

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 09:30:00 -0500

Shortly after Midnight, a recap of my 2019 Christmas Break TV viewing including my thoughts and feeling on The Chosen 3:

For All Mankind (Apple TV)
Drake's Plan (CBC Gem)
Kevin Hart: Don't Fuck This Up (Netflix)

Thanks for listening.

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p.s. Cover Photo by Culture Snap Photography

p.s. Intro/Outro Music by Yung Kartz "Forget Me"

p.s. Middle Music by Mela "Pegasus"

My Pal Sammy: Round 2 Episode 1 (Come With Me If You Want To Live)

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 09:30:00 -0500

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 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 hence...Round 2!!

Tonight...Santa has come and gone...Christmas is kinda over. Shortly after Midnight, my tea-fuelled-thinking is focused on Come With Me If You Want To Live. Or...trust. This topic was prompted by:

I'm Going to Break Your Heart
Hate Inc.: Why Today's Media Makes Us Despise One Another by Matt Taibbi

Thanks for listening.

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p.s. Cover Photo by Culture Snap Photography

p.s. Intro/Outro Music by Yung Kartz "Forget Me"

My Pal Sammy: Round 2 (The Trailer)

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 09:30:00 -0500

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 Sammy I am your pal Sammy Younan and this is my 2019 Christmas Break podcast!

Ali Hassan (We Ain’t Terrorists/Muslim Interrupted)

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Ali Hassan stand up comic (We Ain’t Terrorists), performer of his one-man show Muslim, Interrupted and his fantastic CBC work: as host of Laugh Out Loud and Canada Reads; and the occasional guest host of Q. We also happily talk about ribs!

My Summer Lair Chapter #138: What's Your Recipe For Delicious Ribs?

Recorded: Monday, December 23 at 11:30 am (EST)

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Elizabeth Semmelhack (Sneaker X Culture: Collab)

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Elizabeth Semmelhack the Creative Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum and author of two excellent books on sneakers and sneaker culture: Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture and Sneaker X Culture: Collab.

My Summer Lair Chapter #137: It Is Weird To Use Nike (A Billion Dollar Business) For Self-Expression?

Recorded: Tuesday, December 11 at 10:00 am (EST) at Bata Shoe Museum

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Charles Soule (Anyone)

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer Charles Soule who has written for Marvel Comics (Daredevil, Darth Vader) and Image Comics (Undiscovered Country, Curse Words). His second novel Anyone (a sci-fi follow up to his debut novel The Oracle Year) is out now.

My Summer Lair Chapter #136: Did You Hear About The Sci-Fi Novel Inspired by Pretty Woman?

Recorded: Thursday, November 21 at 5:30 pm (EST)

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Dead Dicks & Majic (Blood In The Snow Film Festival)

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair Host Sammy Younan is at Blood In The Snow Film Festival media day: the first interview is with the Dead Dicks duo Chris Bavota and Lee Paula Springer followed by actress Paula Brancati and director Erin Berry who are behind Majic.

My Summer Lair Chapter #135: What Happens When Dead Dicks Meets Majic?

Recorded: Saturday November 23, 2019 at 1:30 pm (EST) at Super Wonder Gallery

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Audrey Cummings (She Never Died)

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks with director Audrey Cummings whose genre movie She Never Died (sister sequel to the 2015 Henry Rollins movie: He Never Died) at Blood In The Snow Film Festival.

My Summer Lair Chapter #134: What Are Finger Cookies?

Recorded: Friday November 8, 2019 at 5:30 pm (EST)

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John Walker (Assholes: A Theory)

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director John Walker whose documentary Assholes: A Theory (heh) is based on the 2012 book also called Assholes: A Theory by Aaron James (a Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Irvine).

My Summer Lair Chapter #133: Have I Ever Been An Asshole?

Recorded: Monday, December 2 at 11:30 am (EST) at The NFB

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Darby Wheeler (Hip-Hop Evolution)

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks basketball and hip hop with director Darby Wheeler co-creator of Netflix's Hip-Hop Evolution. 3 seasons are on Netflix with the fourth and final season out on January 17, 2020.

My Summer Lair Chapter #132: So What Happened When You Hung Out With...A Bad Boy?

Recorded: Friday November 1, 2019 at 6:00 pm (EST)

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Benjamin Percy (Suicide Woods)

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks horror and heroes with Benjamin Percy writer of Suicide Woods (a short story collection), X-Force and Wolverine for Marvel Comics.

My Summer Lair Chapter #131: When Was The Last Time You Went Out Into The Woods...Alone?

Recorded: Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 6:30 pm (EST)

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Nicholas Parisi (Rod Serling: His Life, Work & Imagination)

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan happily talks with Nicholas Parisi writer of Rod Serling: His Life, Work & Imagination which explores Serling’s entire, massive body of work including The Twilight Zone.

My Summer Lair Chapter #130: How Much Do We Know About The Fifth Dimension's Narrator?

Recorded: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 6:30 pm (EST)

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Kat Rosenfield (Stan Lee’s Alliances: A Trick of Light)

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer Kat Rosenfield who co-wrote/co-created A Trick of Light with Stan Lee. Together along with Ryan Silbert and Luke Lieberman they created Stan Lee's final marvelous universe: Stan Lee's Alliances!

My Summer Lair Chapter #129: What If...Stan Lee Gave Us One More Amazing and Spectacular Universe Before He Passed Away?

Recorded: Friday September 27, 2019 at 6:30 pm (EST)

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Robert Fisk & Yung Chang (This Is Not a Movie)

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Middle East correspondent Robert Fisk featured in the TIFF 2019 documentary: This Is Not A Movie directed by Yung Chang.

My Summer Lair Chapter #128: Is This A Documentary About Robert Fisk Or Is This A Documentary About Journalism?

Recorded: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 10:30 am (EST) at NFB

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Henry Glassie (Field Work)

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer Henry Glassie a folklorist and featured in the TIFF 2019 documentary: Henry Glassie: Field Work.

My Summer Lair Chapter #127: What Is Field Work?

Recorded: Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 3:30 pm (EST) at NFB

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Laray Mayfield (Mindhunter)

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks with casting director Laray Mayfield who has worked with David Fincher since Fight Club as well as casting Marvel's Netflix series (Luke Cage, Daredevil, Punisher and Jessica Jones).

My Summer Lair Chapter #126: How Do You Look For A Serial Killer?

Recorded: Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 6:30 pm (EST)

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Bif Naked (Champion)

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks with musician Bif Naked about her new music an upcoming memoir and a poetry book as well as looking back at Lilith Fair.

My Summer Lair Chapter #125: How Are You Still Here?

Recorded: Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 6:30 pm (EST) at Streaming at CF (Toronto Eaton Centre)

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Myles Anderson (Myles From Home)

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks with comedian Myles Anderson about his debut comedy album Myles From Home.

My Summer Lair Chapter #124: Did You Hear The One About A Classical Pianist Who Became A Comedian?

Recorded: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 2:30 pm (EST)

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Jennifer DeRoss (Forgotten All-Star: A Biography of Gardner Fox)

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks with comic book historian Jennifer DeRoss; her recent comic book biography is Forgotten All-Star: A Biography of Gardner Fox.

My Summer Lair Chapter #123: What Is The Good Tickle?

Recorded: Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 6:30 pm (EST)

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Steve Orlando (DC Comics)

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to comic book writer Steve Orlando who has written Martian Manhunter, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Midnighter and Batman/The Shadow.

My Summer Lair Chapter #122: What Are You Writing Next?

Recorded: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 6:30 pm (EST)

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Jamel Shabazz (Back In The Days-Perspectives)

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to legendary photographer Jamel Shabazz about hip hop, old school New York City and being a light in the community.

My Summer Lair Chapter #121: As In Photography As In Life...Follow The Light. So What's It Like To Follow The Light?

Recorded: Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 11:30 am (EST) in his Long Island Studio

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Sam Wils (WingaDoos)

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks with Sam Wils ceo of WingaDoos: online animated, interactive financial literacy lessons for elementary kids, parents and educators.

My Summer Lair Chapter #120: Who Are The WingaDoos?

Recorded: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Noon (EST) in Brooklyn

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Marcus Thompson (Kevin Durant’s Relentless Pursuit)

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks with Marcus Thompson a lead columnist at The Athletic who latest NBA biography is KD: Kevin Durant’s Relentless Pursuit to Be the Greatest.

My Summer Lair Chapter #119: Who Is Kevin Durant?

Recorded: Friday, May 31, 2019 at 6:30pm (EST)

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Jonah Babins (The Toronto Magic Company)

Tue, 28 May 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks with Jonah Babins magician and co-founder of The Toronto Magic Company.

My Summer Lair Chapter #118: When You Think Of A Magician What Do Picture In Your Head?

Recorded: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 12:00 pm (EST)

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Brian Jay Jones (Becoming Dr. Seuss)

Tue, 21 May 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to biographer by Brian Jay Jones whose latest biography is Becoming Dr. Seuss: Theodor Geisel and the Making of an American.

My Summer Lair Chapter #117: Name Thing One You Know About Dr. Seuss!

Recorded: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 12:00 pm (EST)

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Fred Peabody (The Corporate Coup D’Etat)

Tue, 14 May 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Fred Peabody director of The Corporate Coup D'État, Phillip Martin one of the individuals in the political documentary and producer Jeff Cohen during Hot Docs 2019.

My Summer Lair Chapter #116: Is It Too Late Or Is Change Still Possible?

Recorded: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 1:00 pm (EST) at University of Toronto

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Johnny Sweet (Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story)

Tue, 07 May 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Johnny Sweet director of Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story during Hot Docs 2019.

My Summer Lair Chapter #115: Is Basketball A Mental Game?

Recorded: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 7:00 pm (EST)

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Minnie Lane (The Pickup Game)

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Dating Coach Minnie Lane who appears in the documentary The Pickup Game during Hot Docs 2019.

My Summer Lair Chapter #114: Are You Searching For Real Love?

Recorded: Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 2:00 pm (EST)

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Alexandre O. Philippe (Memory - The Origins of Alien)

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Alexandre Philippe about his documentary Memory: The Origins of Alien (about Alien the 1979 horror-sci-fi movie) during Hot Docs 2019.

My Summer Lair Chapter #113: When Did The Xenomorph Come Into Your Life?

Recorded: Thursday, April 26, 2019 at 6:30 pm (EST)

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May El Calamawy (Ramy: Season 1)

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews May El Calamawy an actor on Ramy Hulu's latest TV show.

My Summer Lair Chapter #112: Who Is Ramy?

Recorded: Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 6:00 pm (EST)

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Sara Martins (The Vault)

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Sara Martins the director and co-writer of The Vault a web series streaming on YouTube.

My Summer Lair Chapter #111: What Is The Vault?

Recorded: Thursday March 21, 2019 at 4:00 pm (EST)

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Cory Doctorow (Radicalized)

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews science fiction writer Cory Doctorow whose new sci-fi book is Radicalized.

My Summer Lair Chapter #110: Are You Radicalized?

Recorded: Sunday, March 21, 2019 at 4:00 pm (EST) at Toronto Reference Library

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Iris Kim & Tiana Chin (The Night The Kids Found Out)

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Iris Kim the director and lead editor and Tiana Chin the creative lead for the horror short The Night the Kids Found Out.

My Summer Lair Chapter #109: What Happened The Night The Kids Found Out?

Recorded: Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm (EST)

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Arlen Aguayo-Stewart (Human Animals)

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews actor Arlen Aguayo-Stewart who can be seen in the ARC production of Human Animals.

My Summer Lair Chapter #108: Can You Cope With Hope?

Recorded: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 5:00 pm (EST) at St. Matthew's Clubhouse

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Todd Douglas Miller (Apollo 11)

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Todd Douglas Miller whose documentary Apollo 11 reveals dynamic never-before-seen footage and audio recordings of the mission to land on the moon. Out now via CNN Films.

My Summer Lair Chapter #107: When You See The Moon What Do You Think About?

Recorded: Friday, March 8, 2019 at 11:00 am (EST)

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Charles Officer (Invisible Essence: The Little Prince)

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Charles Officer the director of Invisible Essence: The Little Prince a documentary on the Little Prince's inspiring and lasting legacy.

My Summer Lair Chapter #106: When Was The Last Time You Read The Little Prince?

Recorded: Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 11:30 am (EST) at Paintbox Bistro

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Katie Douglas (Level 16)

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Katie Douglas one of the actors in Level 16 a dystopian thriller film now streaming on Showtime.com.

My Summer Lair Chapter #105: What Is Level 16?

Recorded: Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 6:30 pm (EST)

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Joshua Harris (I Survived I Kissed Dating Goodbye)

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Joshua Harris whose 1997 book I Kissed Dating Goodbye generated enough friction that Joshua was prompted to make the documentary I Survived I Kissed Dating Goodbye.

My Summer Lair Chapter #104: Did You Read I Kissed Dating Goodbye?

Recorded: Tuesday February 26, 2019 at 12:30 pm (EST)

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David Peisner (Homey Don’t Play That! The Story of In Living Color)

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews David Peisner writer of the In Living Color biography: Homey Don't Play That! The Story of In Living Color and the Black Comedy Revolution.

My Summer Lair Chapter #103: What's Your Favourite In Living Color sketch?

Recorded: Tuesday February 19, 2019 at 7:00 pm (EST)

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Daniel J. Clark (Behind the Curve)

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Daniel J. Clark director of Behind the Curve a documentary on flat earthers.

My Summer Lair Chapter #102: Wait...So If The Earth Is Flat...Then How Do You Explain Aliens?!

Recorded: Wednesday February 13, 2019 at 11:00 am (EST)

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Harris Anderson (Above and Beyond)

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews standup comic Harris Anderson whose latest comedy album is Above and Beyond.

My Summer Lair Chapter #101: Would You Go To A Christmas Party With Carly Rae Jepsen and Theory of a Deadman?

Recorded: Friday January 29, 2019 at 6:30 pm (EST)

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Michael Dobell (Jam3)

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Michael Dobell Head of Production at Jam3 a design and experience agency that partners with adidas and Postmates.

My Summer Lair Chapter #100: Remember Run-D.M.C.'s huge old school hit My Adidas?

Recorded: Friday January 18, 2019 at 10:00 am (EST) at the Interior Design Show & Monday February 4, 2019 at 1:30 pm (EST) at Jam3

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Martin Leblanc (Sid Lee Architecture)

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Martin Leblanc a partner at Sid Lee Architecture which approaches projects from a multidisciplinary perspective.

My Summer Lair Chapter #99: What Makes A Hotel Relevant?

Recorded: Friday January 18, 2022 10:30 am (EST) at the Interior Design Show

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Wordburglar (Rhyme Your Business)

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Wordburglar whose latest album Rhyme Your Business is laced with comic book, movie and nerd references.

My Summer Lair Chapter #98: Does It Hold Up?

Recorded: Thursday January 10, 2019 6:30 pm (EST)

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Champions of Magic (Alex McAleer & Richard Young)

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews 2 of acts in the touring Champions of Magic show: Alex McAleer a mentalist and Richard Young half of the Young & Strange magic duo.

My Summer Lair Chapter #97: Who Is The Champion Of Magic?

Recorded: Tuesday December 11, 2018 4:30 pm (EST) (St Lawrence Centre)

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Cameron Maitland (Hollywood Suite)

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Cameron Maitland from Hollywood Suite (4 movie channels covering the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s) to talk about the 40th anniversary of Superman.

My Summer Lair Chapter #96: When Was The Last Time You Saw Superman?

Recorded: Thursday November 29, 2018 6:30 pm (EST)

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Adnan Ahmed (Altered Skin)

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Adnan Ahmed whose feature Altered Skin will have its World Premiere at Blood In The Snow Canadian Film Festival.

My Summer Lair Chapter #95: Did You Catch It?

Recorded: Thursday November 15, 2018 6:3 0pm (EST)

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Blood In The Snow Film Festival (Kelly Michael Stewart & Jen Gorman)

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Festival Coordinator Jen Gorman and Festival Director Kelly Michael Stewart who is also the founder of Blood In The Snow Canadian Film Festival.

My Summer Lair Chapter #94: Fear, eh?

Recorded: Thursday November 8, 2018 6:30 pm (EST)

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Patricia Marcoccia (Shut Him Down: The Rise of Jordan Peterson)

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Patricia Marcoccia whose CBC documentary is Shut Him Down: The Rise of Jordan Peterson.

My Summer Lair Chapter #92: Remember when Canadians Used To Be Nice?

Recorded: Thursday November 1, 2018 6:30 pm (EST)

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The Sentimentalists (Mentalists)

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Mysterion and Steffi Kay who together are...The Sentimentalists: "Canada's premier corporate two person mind reading show."

My Summer Lair Chapter #91: What Am I Thinking?

Recorded: Thursday October 4, 2018 6:30 pm (EST)

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Conor McCreery (Sherlock Holmes vs. Harry Houdini)

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews comic book writer Conor McCreery whose comics include Kill Shakespeare, Assassin's Creed and Sherlock Holmes vs. Harry Houdini.

My Summer Lair Chapter #90: Who Would Win...Sherlock Holmes vs. Harry Houdini?

Recorded: Saturday October 13, 2018 2:30 pm (EST)

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Fearless Fred Kennedy (Big Sexy Comics)

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews comic book writer Fearless Fred Kennedy whose comics include The Fourth Planet and Teuton. You can hear Fred everyday on Q 107 at 2pm.

My Summer Lair Chapter #89: How Did You Get Your Name?

Recorded: Saturday October 13, 2018 2:00 pm (EST)

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Ryan North (How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler)

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Ryan North author of the time travel guide How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler.

My Summer Lair Chapter #88: How Much Do You Really Know About Our Civilization?

Recorded: Thursday September 20, 2018 6:30 pm (EST)

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Astra Taylor (What Is Democracy?)

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer and filmmaker Astra Taylor whose latest documentary is What Is Democracy?

My Summer Lair Chapter #87: What Is Democracy?

Recorded: Saturday September 8, 2018 5:00 pm (EST)

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Nick Cannon (Wild ’n Out)

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to poet/stand up comic Nick Cannon host of Wild 'n Out.

My Summer Lair Chapter #086: When I Say Nick Cannon What’s The First Thing That Pops Into Your Head?

Recorded: Wednesday August 15, 2018 2:00 pm (EST)

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Dave Brown (Creative Director: Microsoft)

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Dave Brown a Creative Director at Microsoft.

My Summer Lair Chapter #85: Did You See Bill Gates When You Were On The Microsoft Seattle Campus?

Recorded: Thursday July 19, 2018 2:00 pm (EST) (in Seattle on the Microsoft Campus...in a tree house!)

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Geoff Redknap (The Unseen)

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to special makeup effects artist Geoff Redknap director of The Unseen.

My Summer Lair Chapter #084: So How Does A Special Makeup Effects Artist Make A Movie On Invisibility?

Recorded: Monday June 25, 2018 6:00 pm (EST)

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Natalie Black (Royal Ontario Museum)

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Natalie Black an exhibition designer at the Royal Ontario Museum.

My Summer Lair Chapter #083: Which Museum Is Your Favourite?

Recorded: Monday May 7, 2018 6:00 pm (EST)

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Dave Merheje (Good Friend Bad Grammar)

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to standup comic Dave Merheje whose new comedy special Good Friend Bad Grammar is out now.

My Summer Lair Chapter #082: What Kind of Friend Are You?

Recorded: Wednesday May 30, 2018 6:00 pm (EST)

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Matt McCue (99U)

Tue, 08 May 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Matt McCue the Editor-in-Chief of 99U.

My Summer Lair Chapter #081: What's Your Story?

Recorded: Monday April 9, 2018 12:30 pm (at FITC)

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Max Powers & Nikhil Melnechuk (Don’t Be Nice)

Tue, 01 May 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Max Powers & producer Nikhil Melnechuk of Don't Be Nice a poetry documentary about the Bowery Slam Team.

My Summer Lair Chapter #080: What Rhymes With Orange?

Recorded: Monday April 30, 2018 7:00 pm (EST)

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Michael Sparaga (United We Fan)

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Michael Sparaga director of the TV fandom documentary United We Fan.

My Summer Lair Chapter #079: If You Could Save Any TV Show...Which Would You Save?

Recorded: Monday April 16, 2018 1:00 pm (EST)

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Graham McDonnell (T Brand Studio)

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Graham McDonnell creative director at T Brand Studio the brand marketing unit of The New York Times.

My Summer Lair Chapter #078: What's The Story Of The T Brand Studio?

Recorded: Tuesday April 10, 2018 4:00 pm (EST) (at FITC)

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Emily Oberman (Pentagram)

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Emily Oberman a graphic designer at Pentagram who has created identities for movies like Justice League and Ready Player One as well as redesigned the DC Comics Logo.

My Summer Lair Chapter #077: Do You Look Back?

Recorded: Monday April 9, 2018 8:00pm (at FITC)

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Charles Soule (The Oracle Year)

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer Charles Soule who has written for Marvel Comics (Daredevil) and DC Comics (Swamp Thing); his debut novel The Oracle Year is out now.

My Summer Lair Chapter #076: What Do You Want To Know About Your Future?

Recorded: Friday March 30, 2018 1:00 pm (EST)

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Emily Schooley (Life and The Art Of Lying)

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews talks to Emily Schooley writer and director of the short Life and The Art Of Lying.

My Summer Lair Chapter #075: Is This A Date?

Recorded: Friday March 9, 2018 6:30 pm (EST)

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Andrew Morgan (The Heretic)

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmaker Andrew Morgan whose documentary The Heretic focuses on Christian speaker and author Rob Bell.

My Summer Lair Chapter #074: How You Ever Been Accused Of Heresy?

Recorded: Monday February 26, 2018 3:00 pm (EST)

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Andrew Keen (How to Fix the Future)

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Andrew Keen author of How to Fix the Future: Staying Human in the Digital Age.

My Summer Lair Chapter #073: How Do We Fix The Future?

Recorded: Monday February 19, 2018 2:00 pm (EST)

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Sheila Regehr (Basic Income Canada Network)

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Sheila Regehr Chair of Basic Income Canada Network.

My Summer Lair Chapter #072: What Is Your Experience With Money Like?

Recorded: Monday February 5, 2018 8:00pm (EST)

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Reed Tucker (Slugfest: Inside the 50-year Battle between Marvel & DC)

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Reed Tucker author of Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-year Battle between Marvel and DC.

My Summer Lair Chapter #070: Choose...Marvel or DC?

Recorded: Tuesday January 9, 2018 2:00 pm (EST)

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Roland Lazenby (Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant)

Tue, 26 Dec 2017 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer and NBA journalist Roland Lazenby author of Michael Jordan: The Life and Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant.

My Summer Lair Chapter #069: Who Is Kobe Bryant?

Recorded: Monday December 11, 2017 12:30pm (EST)

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Daniel Warth & Naomi Skwarna (Dim The Fluorescents)

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director and co-writer Daniel Warth and actress Naomi Skwarna of Dim the Fluorescents.

My Summer Lair Chapter #68: What Is Dim the Fluorescents?

Recorded: Tuesday December 5, 2017 5:30 pm (EST)

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Ryan Brown (Magic At Horror-Rama)

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews horror-magician Ryan Brown live at location at Horror-Rama. Magic and Horror!

My Summer Lair Chapter #67: Do Zombies Have "The Brains" to Enjoy Magic?

Recorded: Saturday November 4, 2017 2:00 pm (EST) at Horror-Rama.

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Reese Eveneshen (Defective)

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Reese Eveneshen writer and director of Defective which world premiered at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.

My Summer Lair Chapter #66: What Happens When You Colour Outside The Lines?

Recorded: Friday October 20, 2017 7:00 pm (EST)

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Blood Child

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews the following individuals who were involved in Blood Child a horror movie premiering at the Blood in the Snow Canadian Film Festival:
Cynthia Lee MacQuarrie who plays the ghost child's conduit Siti
Jennifer Phillips who directed the ghost child
Tara Chitaroni who plays the ghost child! Yo...
Alyx Melone who plays the ghost child's mother Ashley DiAngelo
Emily Schooley who is the movie's line producer

My Summer Lair Chapter #65: What Parenting Tips Do You Have For Raising A Ghost Child?

Recorded: Thursday November 23, 2017 1:00 pm EST (at the Monarch Tavern)

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Tonya Dodds & Jeff Sinasac (Red Spring)

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to producer Tonya Dodds and Jeff Sinasac actor, writer and director of Red Spring premiering at the Blood in the Snow Canadian Film Festival.

My Summer Lair Chapter #64: Most People Have Plans To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse But Could You Survive A Vampire Apocalypse?

Recorded: Monday November 20, 2017 6:00 pm (EST)

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Doug Nichol (California Typewriter)

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Doug Nichol director of California Typewriter a typewriter documentary with Tom Hanks and John Mayer. (So in My Summer Lair Chapter 58 I interviewed David Sax author of The Revenge of Analog. It was a fascinating discussion that allowed me to articulate some of my experiences trapped between the old world and the new frontier.)

My Summer Lair Chapter #63: Would You Consider The Past To Be The Strong Silent Type Or Is The Future Just Your Type?

Recorded: Friday October 28, 2017 4:00 pm (EST) at Page One Café

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Lisa Langlois & Lesleh Donaldson (Happy Birthday to Me)

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Lisa Langlois & Lesleh Donaldson two spunky actors from Happy Birthday to Me a charming Canadian horror movie released on May 15, 1981!

My Summer Lair Chapter #62: What Is Your Favourite 80s Horror Movie?

Recorded: Monday October 30, 2017 6:00 pm (EST)

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Tyler Macintyre (Tragedy Girls)

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Tyler MacIntyre co-writer and director of Tragedy Girls at Toronto After Dark Film Festival.

My Summer Lair Chapter #61: Do You Want To Be Popular Or Do You Want To Be Relevant?

Recorded: Friday October 20, 2017 7:00 pm (EST) at Scotiabank Theatre

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Steve Gamester & James Holland (Hunting Nazi Treasure)

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to producer Steve Gamester and historian James Holland 2 of the gentlemen behind Hunting Nazi Treasure: an investigative tv series taking viewers on a heroic search to locate valuable artwork missing since the Second World War.

My Summer Lair Chapter #60: Have You Seen The Monuments Men?

Recorded: Tuesday October 17, 2017 3:00 pm (EST) at the Corus Quay Building

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Benjamin Percy (The Dark Net)

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks about writing DC Comics like Green Arrow and Teen Titans with writer Benjamin Percy. His novel The Dark Net is out now.

My Summer Lair Chapter #59:What Is The Scariest Line In All Of Literature?

Recorded: Thursday October 12, 2017 2:30 pm (Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel)

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David Sax (The Revenge of Analog)

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to David Sax author of The Revenge of Analog.

My Summer Lair Chapter #58: What Is The Revenge Of Analog?

Recorded: Tuesday September 19, 2017 2:00 pm (EST)

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Jesse David Fox (Good One Podcast)

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Jesse David Fox a Vulture Senior Editor who writes about comedy and who is the host and creator of Good One: A Podcast about Jokes and the Comedians Who Tell Them.

My Summer Lair Chapter #57: Did You Hear The One About Jesse David Fox A Writer/Journalist Living In Brooklyn, New York??

Recorded: Friday September 22, 2017 5:30 pm (EST)

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Stephen Martell (Current Studios)

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Stephen Martell: VP of creative technology at Current Studios.

My Summer Lair Chapter #56: What Is the Total Eclipse Of The Art?

Recorded: Wednesday September 27, 2017 1:00 pm (EST)

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Justin Harding & Rob Brunner (Latched)

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Justin Harding & Rob Brunner directors of Latched a horror short; screening at TIFF 2017.

My Summer Lair Chapter #54: Who Are You Attached Too?

Recorded: Monday September 11, 2017 2:30 pm (EST)

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Pat Mills (Don’t Talk to Irene)

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmaker Pat Mills about his latest movie Don't Talk to Irene premiering at TIFF 2017.

My Summer Lair Chapter #53: Feeling Clueless Seeking Your Next Teen Movie?

Recorded: Monday August 28, 2017 4:00 pm (EST)

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Jason Fabok (Batman)

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks Batman with DC Comics artist Jason Fabok.

My Summer Lair Chapter #52: Who Are Some Of Your Favourite Batman Artists?

Recorded: Friday September 1, 2017 6:00 pm (EST) in the CBC Building Lobby

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Gavin Stephens (The Big Easy)

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks comics & politics and more with stand up comic Gavin Stephens whose latest comedy special is The Big Easy.

My Summer Lair Chapter #51: What Are You Talking About?

Recorded: Tuesday August 22, 2017 6:00 pm (EST)

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Jeff Kopas (Blood Honey)

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks Blood Honey a psychological thriller directed by Jeff Kopas.

My Summer Lair Chapter #50: What Is Blood Honey?

Recorded: Tuesday September 5, 2017 5:45 pm (EST)

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Diana Mccallum (Texts from Superheroes)

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks comics & stuff with Diana McCallum co-creator of Texts From Superheroes.

My Summer Lair Chapter #49: Do You Enjoy Comics & Stuff?

Recorded: Tuesday August 8, 2017 6:00 pm (EST)

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Kevin Claydon & Jonathan Kim (21 Thunder)

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Kevin Claydon and Jonathan Kim: 2 actors from CBC's MLS soccer drama 21 Thunder (now on Netflix!).

My Summer Lair Chapter #48: What's Your Favourite Sports Movie?

Recorded: Monday July 17, 2017 6:00 pm (EST)

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Cornel West (The Radical King)

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Dr. Cornel West an American philosopher, political activist, social critic, public intellectual and author of The Radical King.

My Summer Lair Chapter #47: Does Our Society Have Enough Prophets To Facilitate Justice?

Recorded: Friday May 19, 2017 6:00 pm (EST) at Ryerson University

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Stefan Sagmeister (The Happy Film)

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Stefan Sagmeister designer, typographer and co-director of The Happy Film.

My Summer Lair Chapter #46: What Makes You Happy?

Recorded: Friday May 19, 2017 3:00 pm (EST)

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Heidi MacDonald (The Beat)

Tue, 30 May 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks talks comics books and journalism with founder and editor of The Beat Heidi MacDonald.

My Summer Lair Chapter #45: What Came First: The Comic Books Or The Culture?

Recorded: Sunday May 14, 2017 1:00 pm (EST)

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Sammy Harkham (Poor Sailor)

Tue, 23 May 2017 10:30:00 -0400

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)

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Alexandre O. Philippe (78/52)

Tue, 16 May 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho with Alexandre O. Philippe director of 78/52 a documentary on the iconic Psycho shower scene. Yes just the shower scene...not the whole movie.

My Summer Lair Chapter #43: After Seeing Psycho How Scared Were You To Take A Shower?

Recorded: Thursday May 4, 2017 1:00 pm (EST)

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Joseph Clement (Integral Man)

Tue, 09 May 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to architecture and light and Canadiana with Joseph Clement director of Integral Man a documentary about Integral House a stunning architectural gem in Toronto’s Rosedale neighbourhood.

My Summer Lair Chapter #42: If You Could Build Your Own House What Kind Of House Would You Build?

Recorded: Wednesday May 3, 2017 3:30 pm (EST)

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Ivan Cash (Creative Director)

Tue, 02 May 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks NBA and art projects and creativity with Ivan Cash "an interactive creative/director whose conceptually-based, multidisciplinary work celebrates human connection."

My Summer Lair Chapter #41: When Was The Last Time You Made A Truly Deep Human Connection?

Recorded: Friday April 23, 2017 2:00 pm (EST) at FITC

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Krys Blackwood (NASA JPL)

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks NASA and JPL and space and science-fiction tv shows/movies with Krys Blackwood UX Designer for NASA's JPL.

My Summer Lair Chapter #40: What Are Your Thoughts On Space?

Recorded: Sunday April 23, 2017 11:30 am (EST) at FITC

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Henry VanderSpek (Culture Snap Photography)

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks talks photography and music with Toronto-based photographer Henry VanderSpek aka Culture Snap Photography.

My Summer Lair Chapter #39: If A Photograph Speaks 1000 Words How Many Of Those Words Are About You?

Recorded: Thursday April 13, 2017 7:00 pm (EST)

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Aaron Draplin (Pretty Much Everything)

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks graphic design, music and President Donald Trump with graphic designer Aaron Draplin.

My Summer Lair Chapter #38: Have You Ever Overlooked The Discrete Beauty of Junk?

Recorded: Friday February 17, 2017 6:00 pm (EST)

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Dave O’Connor (Abstract: The Art of Design)

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks creating documentaries, storytelling, Netflix's Abstract: The Art of Design and NBA with RadicalMedia's Dave O'Connor a New York City executive producer.

My Summer Lair Chapter #37: What Makes A Great Character?

Recorded: Friday February 10, 2017 2:30 pm (EST)

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Christopher Ward (Is This Live?)

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks about the early days of MuchMusic with one of the first VJs Christopher Ward who penned: Is This Live?: Inside the Wild Early Years of MuchMusic: The Nation's Music Station.

My Summer Lair Chapter #36: How Well Do You Know Your Medium?

Recorded: Monday January 16, 2017 6:00 pm (EST)

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Ryan Kipp (Cabin)

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks creating movies, storytelling and the Knicks with Ryan Kipp a New York City writer/actor/director/editor.

My Summer Lair Chapter #35: Where Do The Stories You Want To Tell Come From?

Recorded: Friday October 28, 2016 11:30 am (EST) in Greenpoint, NYC

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Toni Barton (Marvel Netflix)

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Toni Barton Designer/Art Director on all 3 Marvel's Netflix TV shows: Jessica Jones, Daredevil and Luke Cage.

My Summer Lair Chapter #34: What Does A Production Designer/Art Director Do?

Recorded: Thursday October 6, 2016 2:00 pm (EST)

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Cara Yeates (Trigger Creative)

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks movies, films and cinema with Cara Yeates a writer, actor and producer from New York City..

My Summer Lair Chapter #33: Has Tom Hanks Ever Died In A Movie?

Recorded: Friday September 9, 2016 6:30 pm (EST)

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Darby Wheeler (Hip Hop Evolution)

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Darby Wheeler director of HBO's Hip Hop Evolution which explores the origins of hip hop.

My Summer Lair Chapter #32: How Does A White Guy From Just Outside Windsor, ONT And A Stand Up Comedian From Brampton End Up Telling The Story of Hip Hop's Origins?

Recorded: Friday September 2, 2016 6:30 pm (EST)

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Kevin A. Boyd (Fan Expo)

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks comics, conventions and Fan Expo with Comics Coordinator at Fan Expo Kevin A. Boyd.

My Summer Lair Chapter #31: How Is the Comic Book Section of Fan Expo Avengers Assembled?

Recorded: Thursday August 11, 2016 8:00pm (EST)

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Jeff Chang (Who We Be: The Colorization of America)

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks race and politics in America with journalist Jeff Chang author of Who We Be: The Colorization of America and We Gon' Be Alright: Notes on Race and Resegregation.

My Summer Lair Chapter #30: What Is A Sustainable Future...And How Do You Create One?

Recorded: Friday June 10, 2016 11:30am (EST)

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Dave Merheje (Stand-Up Comedy)

Tue, 24 May 2016 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks memes and comedy with stand-up comic Dave Merheje.

My Summer Lair Chapter #29: Are Memes The New Standup?

Recorded: Tuesday May 17, 2016 5:30 pm (EST)

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David Minkin (Magicians: Life in the Impossible)

Tue, 17 May 2016 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks TV magic with magician David Minkin as featured in the documentary Magicians: Life in the Impossible.

My Summer Lair Chapter #28: How Is That Possible?

Recorded: Tuesday May 3, 2016 1:00 pm (EST)

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Jon Armstrong (Magicians: Life in the Impossible)

Tue, 10 May 2016 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks magic, comic books and theme parks with magician Jon Armstrong as featured in the documentary Magicians: Life in the Impossible.

My Summer Lair Chapter #27: What's It Like To Have Your Face On The Box Of A Japanese Magic Toy?

Recorded: Tuesday May 2, 2016 1:00 pm (EST)

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Marcie Hume & Christoph Baaden (Magicians: Life in the Impossible)

Tue, 03 May 2016 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks magic with Marcie Hume & Christoph Baaden directors of Magicians: Life in the Impossible.

My Summer Lair Chapter #26: When I Say Magic...What Is The First Image That Comes Up?

Recorded: Friday April 29, 2016 5:00 pm (EST)

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Andrew Young (Geek Hard)

Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Andrew Young co-host of the Geek Hard Show talking comics, movies and other fine nerdery.

My Summer Lair Chapter #24: What's The Difference Between A Nerd And A Geek?

Recorded: Thursday April 7, 2016 6:30 pm (EST)

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Charles Ross (One Man Star Wars)

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Charles Ross the solo stage performer of One Man Star Wars.

My Summer Lair Chapter #23: What Is Your Favourite Star Wars Sound?

Recorded: Tuesday March 29, 2016 2:30 pm (EST)

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Paul Vermeersch (Holy Order of the Sasquatch)

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Paul Vermeersch poet, Artist and the man behind a cryptoreligion called the Holy Order of the Sasquatch.

My Summer Lair Chapter #22: What Kind Of Religion Would You Create?

Recorded: Friday June 10, 2016 11:30am (EST)

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Lana Gay (A Good Book Drive)

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Lana Gay Toronto Ambassador of A Good Book Drive.

My Summer Lair Chapter #21: What is your favourite children's book?

Recorded: Friday February 5, 2016 6:00 pm (EST)

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Andrew Lamb (Artist)

Tue, 26 Jan 2016 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to artist and puppeteer Andrew Lamb.

My Summer Lair Chapter #20: If you could have any do-gooder, comic book, pop culture icon protect your neighbourhood who would you pick?

Recorded: Thursday January 21, 2016 6:30 pm (EST)

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Evan Munday (The Dead Kid Detective Agency)

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to The Dead Kid Detective Agency author and illustrator and comic book creator Evan Munday.

My Summer Lair Chapter #19: What Is Your Favourite Dance Movie?

Recorded: Saturday October 24, 2015 4:30 pm (EST)

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Gary Taxali (Artist)

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to artist Gary Taxali.

My Summer Lair Chapter #18: My favourite quote from Gary Taxali's visit to My Summer Lair: "Trust the hand and stop giving the mind so much credit." Bam!

Recorded: Thursday October 15, 2015 6:30 pm (EST)

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Gavin Stephens (Standup Comedy)

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to standup comic Gavin Stephens.

My Summer Lair Chapter #17: Gavin Stephens is one of the first (and fellow) Scarborough Sons to properly articulate a distinct definition of that unique Scarborough Voice. Ah-mazing.

Recorded: Thursday September 3, 2015 7:30 pm (EST)

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Liz Knox (Artist)

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to the artist Liz Knox.

My Summer Lair Chapter #16: What does meaning mean to you?

Recorded: Sunday September 6, 2015 5:00 pm (EST)

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Kathleen Hepburn (Never Steady, Never Still)

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Kathleen Hepburn director of Never Steady, Never Still playing at TIFF 2015.

My Summer Lair Chapter #15: You Know How Hard It Is To Google Kathleen Hepburn?

Recorded: Tuesday September 15, 2015 3:30 pm (EST)

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Sherren Lee (Benjamin)

Tue, 08 Sep 2015 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Sherren Lee director of Benjamin playing at TIFF 2015.

My Summer Lair Chapter #14: I invited director Sherren Lee to My Summer Lair to celebrate her TIFF short yet we ended up Sherren-ing love perspectives...

Recorded: Thursday August 20, 2015 7:30 pm (EST)

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Jerome Skeete & Philip Leung (Hum)

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmakers Jerome Skeete & Philip Leung co-writers & co-directors of movie Hum.

My Summer Lair Chapter #13: Ain't nothing ho-hum about this chapter of My Summer Lair...

Recorded: Saturday August 22, 2015 5:30 pm (EST)

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Olivia Marshman (Eigengrau a Stratford)

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Olivia Marshman actress and co-producer of Eigengrau a Stratford play.

My Summer Lair Chapter #12: I'd call this episode...Child's Pay!

Recorded: Tuesday August 25, 2015 6:00pm (EST)

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Barry Taylor (Comedy Records)

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Barry Taylor the stand up comedian behind Comedy Records.

My Summer Lair Chapter #11: Ladies and germs...here is the Wu-Tang of Canadian comedy...Comedy Records!

Recorded: Monday July 27, 2015 6:30 pm (EST)

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Laura Danowski (Cheap Smokes)

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Laura Danowski half of the comedy duo Cheap Smokes.

My Summer Lair Chapter #10: Farts are funny.

Recorded: Tuesday July 14, 2015 1:00 pm (EST)

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Andrew Keen (The Internet Is Not the Answer)

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Andrew Keen author of The Internet Is Not the Answer.

My Summer Lair Chapter #9: You know when you see a movie trailer and think: “Man that looks funny, I so gotta see that!” and you put on pants and go and...it’s not funny: it’s cancer serious or the movie is not what you expected. The trailer let you down...it lied to you. That's the Internet.

Recorded: Friday June 19, 2015 3:00 pm (EST)

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Scott McCloud (The Sculptor)

Tue, 12 May 2015 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to comic book creator Scott McCloud whose graphic novel is The Sculptor.

My Summer Lair Chapter #8: "I measure books in how much they inconvenience people."

Recorded: Friday May 8, 2015 1:30 pm (EST)

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Marty Adams & Bob Martin (The Second City Project)

Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Marty Adams and Bob Martin The Second City Project writers and performers.

My Summer Lair Chapter #7: You like jokes?

Recorded: Thursday April 9, 2015 10:45 am (EST)

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Craig White (Artist)

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 09:30:00 -0500

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to artist Craig White to discuss his art and NBA basketball.

My Summer Lair Chapter #6: Basketball before business: Grantland North

Recorded: Sunday February 15, 2015 6:00 pm (EST)

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Pat Mills (Guidance)

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 09:30:00 -0400

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmaker Pat Mills about his movie Guidance premiering at TIFF 2014.

My Summer Lair Chapter #4: Are You Seeking Guidance?

Recorded: Thursday September 4, 2014 3:30pm (EST)

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