Episodes
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Maya Annik Bedward (Black Zombie)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Maya Annik Bedward about her horror documentary Black Zombie (executive produced by Slash). My Summer Lair Chapter #372: Where Did The Zombie Come From? Recorded: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit…
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Nick Davis & Jane Mendelsohn (You Had to Be There)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to the director Nick Davis and Jane Mendelsohn, who co-wrote and produced You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... My Summer Lair Chapter #367: Where Do You Spark A Comedy Revolution? Recorded: Wednesday, September 2…
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Christie Burke (The Ark: Season 3)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Christie Burke who plays Captain Sharon Garnet on 3 seasons of The Ark on Syfy. My Summer Lair Chapter #368: Where Does Your Programming End & Your Personality Begin? Recorded: Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 11:45 am (EST) For more show notes visit...
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Gabriel Carter (Sawtooth Mountain)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Gabriel Carter who plays Clint in the horror movie Sawtooth Mountain. (Now streaming on Tubi.) My Summer Lair Chapter #362: Is Bigfoot Real? Recorded: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun?…
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Mike Christie (Wham! 10 Days in China)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmaker Mike Christie about his documentary: Wham! 10 Days In China. Which opens on July 28, 2026. My Summer Lair Chapter #364: How Well Do You Remember Your First Concert? Recorded: Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:10 p.m. (EST) For more show notes visit...
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Chloe Van Landschoot (From: Season 4 & Son of Sara)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor Chloe Van Landschoot who plays Kristi Miller on From on MGM+ (in the US) and on Paramount+ Canada (in Canada) and Sara in the horror movie Son of Sara. My Summer Lair Chapter #359: How Do You Express Dread? Recorded: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:30…
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David Shadrack Smith & Anne-Marcelle Ngabirano (Public Access)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to the director David Shadrack Smith and the producer Anne-Marcelle Ngabirano of Public Access: a public access documentary that screened during Hot Docs 2026. My Summer Lair Chapter #356: What Did You Watch On Public Access? Recorded: Friday, April 24, 2026...
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Amy Goodman & Carl Deal & Tia Lessin (Steal This Story, Please!)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Amy Goodman host and journalist of Democracy Now! and the directors of Amy's documentary Steal This Story, Please!: Carl Deal and Tia Lessin. My Summer Lair Chapter #358: Does Good Journalism Inspire You To Press On? Recorded: Monday, April 20, 2026 at…
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Keith O'Brien (Heartland: The Miracle of Larry Bird)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to author Keith O'Brien about his latest book Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird. My Summer Lair Chapter #354: Do You Know Larry Bird's Origin Story As Well As You Know Superman's? Recorded: Friday, April 17…
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Matt Schicter (CFNY: The Spirit of Radio)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Matt Schicter about his documentary CFNY: The Spirit of Radio which is part of TV Docs My Summer Lair Chapter #346: What's A Song You Taped Off The Radio? Recorded: Thursday, January 11, 2026 at 9:00 am (EST) For more show notes visit...
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Tamara Podemski & Tattiawna Jones (Murderbot: Season 1)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actors Tamara Podemski and Tattiawna Jones for Murderbot: Season 1; now streaming on Apple TV. #SetTheVCR My Summer Lair Chapter #331: Am I The Only One Who Agrees With Murderbot's Assessment Of Humans? Recorded: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 12:30 pm (EST)...
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David Alpay (Jade - From: Season 4)
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to actor David Alpay who plays Jade Herrera on From on MGM+ (in the US) and on Paramount+ Canada (in Canada). My Summer Lair Chapter #360: Are The Monster Here To Terrify Or Here To Help? Recorded: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:10 pm (EST) For more show notes...
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Barry Hertz (Welcome to the Family: Fast & Furious Movies)
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...
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Molly Thomas (Big [If True])
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to journalist Molly Thomas host and journalist of TVO's Big [If True]. My Summer Lair Chapter #326: What’s Fact And What’s Fiction And What's Big...If True? Recorded: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00 am (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus…
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Shea Serrano (Expensive Basketball)
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) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com....
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Pacho Velez & Daniel Claridge (They're Here: UFOs)
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) For more show notes visit...
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Reese Eveneshen (Heather O'Rourke: She Was Here)
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,...
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Bif Naked (Bif Naked: A Documentary)
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) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com....
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Robert Picardo & Karim Diané & Zoë Steiner & The Cast (Star Trek: Starfleet Academy: Season 1)
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...
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Adam MacDonald (This Is Not a Test)
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) For more show notes visit…
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Jonny Campbell (Cold Storage)
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) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com....
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Tim Kowalski & Colin Brunton & Kevan Byrne (Nash the Slash Rises Again!)
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...
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John Maggio (Paul Anka: His Way)
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.…
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Champions of Magic (Richard Young)
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. (The Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular visits Toronto on December 27 - 30, 2025.) My Summer Lair Chapter #344: Who Is The Champion Of Magic? Recorded:...
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Mills & Hunte (Resound)
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...
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Julien Elie (Shifting Baselines)
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)
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. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my...
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Jay Drakulic & Mallory Drumm & Alex Lee Williams (Dream Eater)
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) For more show notes...
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Benjamin Percy (The End Times)
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…
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Brandon Cohen & Vivieno Caldinelli (Scared Shitless)
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...
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Takahide Hori (Junk World)
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...
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Claudia Wells (Back to the Future)
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...
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Jeff Lemire (10,000 Ink Stains)
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.…
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Simon Ennis (The Hobby)
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) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus...
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Laurent Bouzereau (Jaws @ 50)
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,...
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Kourtney Roy (Kryptic)
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) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my...
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Michael Stasko (Vampire Zombies…From Space!)
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....
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Steven Ogg (Revival: Season 1)
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) For more show…
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Walter Day & Billy Mitchell (Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day)
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)
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) For more show notes visit...
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Gavin Stephens (Park Bench Ontology)
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) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun?…
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Caroline Marsden (Vietnam: The War That Changed America)
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)
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. Bonus...
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Ali Hassan (Chef's Kiss)
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...
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Alan Tudyk & Corey Reynolds & The Cast (Resident Alien: Season 4)
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?...
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Patrick Leavey (Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified, The Immersive Rock Experience)
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…
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Daniel Robbins (Bad Shabbos)
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. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter...
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Dinosaur Trainer Lindsay (Jurassic Quest)
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) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus...
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Henry VanderSpek (Urban Scrawl)
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) For...
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Michael Benson (Planetfall)
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...
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