My Summer Lair

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Ben Smallbone whose latest documentary is Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon.My Summer Lair Chapter #247: Can Your Faith Move Mountains?Recorded: Tuesday November 29, 2022 3:00 PM (EST)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews David Barrett the One Shining Moment composer about the stirring March Madness anthem that concludes each NCAA basketball tournament since 1987.My Summer Lair Chapter #193: What…Or Who Is Your Favourite March Madness Moment?Recorded: Thursday April 1, 2021 at 2:30pm (EST)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to the filmmakers for Nash the Slash Rises Again! Colin Brunton // Kevan Byrne // Tim Kowalski. The documentary played at Blood In The Snow Film Festival.My Summer Lair Chapter #342: Who Was That Masked Man?Recorded: Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:30 am (EST)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Jonny Campbell about his gross horror-comedy movie Cold Storage.My Summer Lair Chapter #350: What's Your Favourite Cold Idiom?Recorded: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:40 am (EST)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan  talks to Richard Young half of the Young & Strange magic duo who perform in the touring Champions of Magic. My Summer Lair Chapter #344: Who Is The Champion Of Magic?Recorded: Monday, December 8, 2025 1:00 pm (EST)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Jay Drakulic, Mallory Drumm and Alex Lee Williams the filmmakers behind the Eli Roth produced Dream Eater.My Summer Lair Chapter #340: How Hungry Are Your Nightmares?Recorded: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:30 pm (EST) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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 IntercontinentalFor more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan appears on The Ben Mulroney Show on AM 640 Toronto to talk about TIFF 2025.. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Jon Bryans (President and CEO) and Bryan Liddiard (Vice President and COO) of Gaelstone Media who're bringing Panda Khan back to life.My Summer Lair Bonus Chapter: Do You Remember Panda Khan?Recorded: Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 1:30 pm (EST) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

Sammy host of My Summer Lair welcomes 2 intrepid curators to Sleepless Studios. And this is our charming video podcast brimming with TIFF recommendations.Heidy is the sweet big time coffee fan of HyeMusings; she’s fantastic at discovering hidden gems at TIFF (especially international flicks).Sean is the happy host of The Creative Imbalance a sassy video podcast mostly focused on Midnight Madness ruckus.Follow em on IG to keep current :Hye’s Musings, The Creative Imbalance & My Summer Lair. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Steven Ogg who plays Blaine Abel in Revival: Season 1 airing weekly, Thursdays on SYFY and the CTV Sci- Fi channel at 10 p.m. #SetTheVCRMy Summer Lair Chapter #332: Will God Bless Blaine's Holy War?Recorded: Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:30 pm (EST)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau about his latest retrospective: Jaws @ 50. Now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. #SetTheVCRMy Summer Lair Chapter #330 Have You Seen The Canadian Sooka?Recorded: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:30 pm (EST)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to photographer Henry VanderSpek about 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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to 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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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 31, 2025 at 6:00 pm (EST)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Jeff Finn the director of Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison (a 3-part docuseries).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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Garret Price, the director of Yacht Rock which is a mellow smooth Dockumentary examining the dope music. Now streaming on HBO Max & Crave.My Summer Lair Chapter #304: Yacht or Nyacht?Recorded: Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 2:40 pm (EST)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Tommy Avallone, the director of The House From.... which examines famous homes from movies/TV shows and interviews the people who live in them.My Summer Lair Chapter #302: Which Famous Pop Culture House Do You Wanna Visit?Recorded: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 12:00 pm (EST)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Ant Thompson 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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer Matt Singer whose 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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

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)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to magician Shawn Farquhar and director Jon Ornoy about their playing car documentary Lost in the Shuffle. (Yo: "Hidden in the cards are the clues to an unsolved 500-year-old murder case.")My Summer Lair Chapter #285: What's The Story With The King Of Hearts?Recorded: Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:00 pm (EST)For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mypalsammy.substack.com