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Vibe CheckAlways Bet on Black featuring Chioma NnadiOn this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach give their takes on the 2025 Met Gala. But first, Zach chats with Chioma Nnadi, Head of Editorial Content at British Vogue and host of The Run Through with Vogue. They talked about Black dandyism, André Leon Talley, and more.------------------------------------------------------Loved Zach’s chat with Chioma Nnadi? Dive deeper into the world of Vogue with The Run-Through with Vogue, your backstage pass to all things celebrity and fashion: swap.fm/l/vogue-runthrough-Ut2zSe
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our...2025-05-0657 minVibe CheckGiddy Up! The Rodeo Is in TownOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss Trump’s first 100 days in office. Then, they talk about the kick-off of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour, and dynamic concert ticket pricing. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations: SAM: Sarah Vaughn’s 1981 Beatles cover albumZACH: Real Women Have Curves on BroadwaySAEED: “The Endlessness” by Ada Limon------------------------------------------------------A Special Conversation with Ada Limón
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our offici...2025-04-3057 minVibe CheckBlessed Be the HoesOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach chat about Ryan Coogler’s box office hit, “Sinners”, and the conversation it has sparked. Then, they talk about money dysmorphia and “boom boom” culture. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations: SAM: Jay Jurden is Holding SpaceZACH: The Pitt on MAXSAEED: “Meditations in an Emergency” by Cameron Awkward-Rich
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you...2025-04-2354 minVibe CheckGayle, Blink TwiceOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss the Blue Origin Feminist Stunt and all things Coachella. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations: SAM: G20 on Amazon Prime Video, and The Group Chat series on TikTokZACH: ‘Dying For Sex’ (on HULU) starring Michelle Williams SAEED: “Whitey on the Moon” by Gil Scott-Heron
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibe...2025-04-1652 minVibe CheckIf You Don’t Want to Be Edged, Get Out of My BedOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss the stock market crashing, Trump's tariffs, and the #Handsoff protests that swept the globe on April 5th. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that Will Change the World by Parmy Olson | Sam's conversation with Sarah SchulmanZACH: Mid-Century Modern (on HULU) SAEED: Sleeping in the Forest by Mary Oliver
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com2025-04-0953 minVibe CheckHorns Are Made to Be TootedOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about season three of “The White Lotus", and the “sin” of empathy. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: This American Life - HereticsZACH: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson by Tourmaline [Pre-Order]SAEED: “Enter Military Songs” by Dalia Taha
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and k...2025-04-0256 minVibe CheckThe Call Is Coming From Inside the HouseOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the impact of economic protests, fitness influencer culture, and the social trend of disordered living. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: The Sam Sanders Show ft. Torrey Peters // The Residence on NetflixZACH: Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie JacobsenSAEED: “Per Aspera” from I Hope This Helps by Samiya Bashir
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want...2025-03-2654 minVibe CheckElbows UpOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about America’s current relationship with the world, and what may be the start of a Democratic civil war. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. Recommendations:SAM: Stag Dance by Torrey Peters + Black Bag (the movie)ZACH: Adolescence on Netflix SAEED: Poem for the Reader by Alex Dimitroff
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at v...2025-03-1955 minVibe CheckHit Him in the Pocketbook!On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach discuss Mahmoud Khalil being arrested on the Columbia University campus. Then, they talk about the reality of a romantic future for young Americans. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: “Paradise” on HuluZACH: “With Love, Meghan” on Netflix
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram...2025-03-1250 minVibe CheckModern Scriptures at On Air FestOn this episode of Vibe Check, Zach, Saeed and Sam share a few modern scriptures in front of a live audience at On Air Fest. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. Recommendations:SAM: A father's monologue in "Call Me By Your Name."SAEED: Imani Perry's new book, Black in BluesZACH: Shortbus (the film)
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and...2025-03-0536 minVibe CheckDivorced Dad EnergyOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss mass layoffs hitting the federal government. Then, they dissect a recently published letter from the New York Times, which poses the question: can dating women of color solve my racism? Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: The Year of the Slug - Caroline RoseZACH: Kelela’s “In The Blue Light” SAEED: Just the Wind for a Sound, Softly Carl Phillips
You can find everything Vibe Check related...2025-02-1955 minVibe CheckCan We Talk About F*cking Eggs?! featuring Tim MillerOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk to Tim Miller, political commentator and host of The Bulwark Podcast. They discuss “normal gays” for Trump, and why the Democratic party has seemingly not pushed back against Trump’s latest political moves. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Nickel BoysZACH: CompanionTIM: Bands on Coachella list and “The Sluts” by Dennis Cooper The Bulwark PodcastThe Sam Sanders Show
You can find eve...2025-02-1253 minVibe CheckIt Doesn’t End with ThisOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Elon Musk’s role in Donald Trump's presidency. Then, they discuss the ongoing case between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations: Sam: My chat with Billie Eilish’s vocal coach, Doug PeckSaeed: “Kindness Comes Too Easily to Wicked Men” from “Master” by Simon ShiehZach: Halo Top Mix-Ins Ice Cream http://aclusocal.org/vibecheck
You can find everything Vib...2025-02-0557 minVibe CheckI Don’t Know Her, Who Is She?On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss Trump’s rollback on climate protections. Then, they talk about the GRAMMYs, and the ways streaming is affecting the music industry. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: How To Die Alone (with Natasha Rothwell)SAEED: “I’m Going Back to Minnesota Where Sadness Makes Sense” by Danez SmithZACH: ASYLUM by Edafe Okporo http://aclusocal.org/vibecheck
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, w...2025-01-291h 00Vibe CheckThe Baddest BunnyOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach discuss the eventful weekend from the TikTok chaos to navigating the inauguration. Then, they reflect on the power of being bored with those close to you. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod. You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck. Vibe Check listeners can now...2025-01-221h 03Vibe CheckZero to Hero featuring Royal RameyOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about the devastating fires in Southern California. Then, they speak with former incarcerated firefighter, Royal Ramey, about his experiences in an inmate fire camp. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: Acts of Faith by SAULTZACH: Bad Bunny’s new album Debí Tirar Más Fotos Atlas Obscura featuring ZachThe Forestry and Fire Recruitment ProgramRoyal Ramey x TED Fellows
You can find everyt...2025-01-1553 minVibe CheckBottoms Up, B!tchesOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss the U.S. Surgeon General’s call for cancer warning labels on alcohol. They also dive into the cultural obsession of surveilling others online. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: 1. “Dylan’s Gospel” by The Brothers And Sisters2. BrickSAEED: 1. “Man on the TV Say” by Patricia Smith 2. Get Millie BlackZACH: 1. Edges of Ailey at the Whitney Museum in NYC2. STILL/HERE
You can find...2025-01-081h 00Vibe CheckAlive in 2025On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach reflect on some of the biggest news and culture moments of 2024. Then, they talk about what habits they’re leaving behind, and set their intentions for the new year.------------------------------------------------------Saeed’s Substack
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibe...2025-01-0148 minVibe CheckOh Luigi!On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed, Sam and Zach chat about the internet’s reaction to Luigi Mangione, suspect in the United Healthcare shooting. Plus, they discuss LGBTQ+ rights under a second Donald Trump presidency and a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: The Wonder of Stevie podcast, Lost Notes: 1980 - Ep 1. Stevie WonderZACH: Anatomy of Lies doc on PeacockSAEED: “A Poem of Friendship” by Nikki Giovanni, Wild Card podcast with Nikki Giovanni
You can find everything Vibe Check relate...2024-12-1152 minVibe CheckHoliday HoesOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach share their thoughts on if smartphones and social media are negatively impacting the youth. They also talk about Billboard’s list of greatest pop stars of the 21st century, and whether Beyoncé or Taylor Swift deserved the #1 spot. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: “Piano & A Microphone 1983” by PrinceZACH: Casting JonBenet filmThe Sam Sanders Show: Inside 2024’s Tech Revolution with Journalists Taylor Lorenz & Elise Hu
You can find everything Vibe Chec...2024-12-0451 minVibe CheckIn My Martha Stewart EraOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach offer advice on preparing for a potentially rocky holiday season.------------------------------------------------------Zach x Kimberly DrewZach x Jenna WorthamSam x Emily King
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.Subscribe t...2024-11-2750 minVibe CheckAre You a Good Witch, or a Bad Witch?On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss Trump’s controversial cabinet appointments. Then, they talk about the press tour for the new movie, Wicked. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: Sometimes by BilalSAEED: “Missed Time” by Ha JinZACH: The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions by Larry Mitchell
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibec...2024-11-2053 minVibe CheckDemocracy TBDOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the aftermath of the election, what to expect moving forward, and what they’re doing to take care of themselves. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: Dance Yourself Clean (Song) and Sound of Silver (Album) by LCD SoundsystemZACH: Notting Hill and Zach’s guest appearance on Love To See ItSAEED: My Project 2025by Saeed Jones After Maggie SmithI am hav...2024-11-1352 minVibe CheckOne Hell of a ContradictionOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach share another installment of their modern scriptures, as they talk about works of art, literature, and pop culture that they turn to for inspiration.------------------------------------------------------MODERN SCRIPTURES:SAMJP Brammer - Hola PapiHanif - A Little Devil In AmericaSAEED“Ode to My Blackness” by Evie Shockley (The New Black – 2011)“Ode to My Whiteness” by Sharon Olds (Odes – 2016)ZACH“Kiss of Life” by SadeSteel Magnolias (1989)Zach’s Guest DJ Song ListSam’s Guest DJ Song List
...2024-11-0648 minVibe CheckNew Fear Unlocked featuring Tommy VietorOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach chat with special guest, podcast host Tommy Vietor (of Pod Save America & Pod Save the World), about the truths and anxieties of the upcoming election. Then, they discuss if celebrity involvement in politics actually makes an impact. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.To help get out the vote or volunteer in the coming days, head to votesaveamerica.com------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: English Teacher on FXSAEED: “the earth is a living thing” by Lucille Clifton2024-10-301h 01Vibe CheckThat’s the 1, 2 StepOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about why Harris and Trump are neck and neck in the polls. Then, they discuss the role religion is playing in the final weeks of the election. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: The Tokyo Mass Choir singing GOSPEL MUSIC + Whitney Houston Freedom Concert (in limited Theaters)SAEED: “Haiku Garden” by Harryette Mullen from Best American Poetry 2024ZACH: Celebrity Substitute on YouTube
You can find everything Vibe Check related at ou...2024-10-231h 01Vibe CheckIf You See Us, No You Didn’t!On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about Black male voters being the scapegoats of this election cycle. Then, they talk about troubling TikTok findings. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: CHARLI XCX Remix Album (and “Everything Is Romantic” Remix with Caroline Polachek)ZACH: The Apprentice (film) SAEED: Chainsaw by Marie Howe
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibec...2024-10-1654 minVibe CheckThe Vibe CovenOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about hurricanes, and the misinformation that has been spread by politicians. Then, in the spirit of spooky season, they talk about our culture’s shifting relationship with witchcraft. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------The Sam Sanders ShowVoter registration linkRecommendations:SAM: Call Her Daddy episode with Kamala HarrisSAEED: “Love Poem” by Danez Smith – from their new book BLUFFZACH: Jinx Monsoon on the Witch Wave Podcast
You...2024-10-0958 minVibe CheckJustice for Pluto!On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Bowen Yang’s SNL sketch about Chappell Roan, and the conversation it has started about new-aged pop stars. Then, they discuss the different versions of masculinity that Tim Walz and JD Vance represent. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Voter registration linkRecommendations:SAM: Hope for Sale by ChiiildSAEED: [...] by Fady JoudahZACH: Will & Harper on Netflix
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official webs...2024-10-0255 minVibe CheckI Have A DreamOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach dive into the indictment of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and what it means for the future of hip-hop. Plus, the guys share their Fall intentions and a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Rejection by Tony TulathimutteSAEED: “Apologies to All the People in Lebanon” by June Jordan ZACH: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City McSweeney’s - It’s Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers by Colin Nissan
You can...2024-09-251h 04Vibe CheckHigh, Low, Fast, and SlowOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Trump and Vance’s false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Then, they answer a listener’s advice question about sex. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Voter registration linkPrevious episode discussing allegations against DiddyRecommendations:SAM: Florida Wata - Swamp Session from Doechii SAEED: “In Any Event” by Dorianne Laux ZACH: Dawn Richard’s “Quiet In A World Full of Noise” out on October 4th
You can find...2024-09-1855 minVibe CheckPut the NyQuil DownOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss the first Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Strange DarlingSAEED: “Evil” by Langston HughesZACH: Chimp Crazy
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Chec...2024-09-1147 minVibe CheckDo Some Witch Sh!tOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the current state of the Presidential race, and they officially put buzzwords “Brat” and “Demure” to rest. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------The Guardian: I'll be so proud when my daughter is president and runs a corrupt oligarchyRecommendations:SAM: Short n' Sweet by Sabrina CarpenterSAEED: Ode to Lithium #600 by Shira ErlichmanZACH: KAOS on Netflix
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website...2024-09-0458 minVibe CheckTwo Ladies and A Mutha featuring Elise HuOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk to TED Talks Daily host Elise Hu, about her new book, “Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital”. Elise gave her thoughts on body modification, digital culture setting beauty standards, and more. Then, a TED Talk from Doctors Lindsey and Lexie Kite about how body image obsession can impact mental health.------------------------------------------------------Elise’s Recommendation:Sugarcane
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! E...2024-08-2849 minVibe CheckFeeling Very Demure featuring Sofia NelsonOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about the latest updates in politics. Then, Zach has an insightful conversation with former close friend of JD Vance – Sofia Nelson.
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Vibe Che...2024-08-1659 minVibe CheckLet’s Get to the WordOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach share more of their favorite modern scriptures – the literary works that they frequently turn to.------------------------------------------------------Modern Scriptures:ZACH: “Godspeed” by Frank OceanJames Baldwin being interviewed in the Village Voice in 1984 in a piece titled ”Go the Way Your Blood Beats,” when asked about queerness in regards to race.SAM: Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987–1993 by Sarah SchulmanCue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV by Emily Nussbaum [Chapter 3: The Betrayal (about An American Family...2024-08-0735 minVibe CheckThings Are Getting WeirdOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about their current obsession - the 2024 Olympics, and the Democratic party’s latest campaign tactic against Trump and Vance. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: Charm by ClairoSAEED: Devotion by Ocean Vuong from NIGHT SKY WITH EXIT WOUNDSZACH: Love Island on USA Season 6
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at...2024-07-3152 minVibe CheckHold Onto Your WigsJoe finally did it! On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Zach and Saeed talk about Vice President Kamala Harris’ path to presidency, misogynoir and a new feeling of hope. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: Childish Gambino's album – Bando Stone & the New World ZACH: The Boyfriend on NetflixSAEED: Gregory Orr – I Want to Go Back
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vib...2024-07-241h 02Vibe CheckDo It While It’s Still LegalOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about Donald Trump’s unexpected running mate decision, and they offer a listener advice on feeling survivor’s guilt. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: The Other Two on MAX ZACH: Sort Of on MAX Sam’s interview with Sarah Schneider and Chris Kelly
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher...2024-07-1749 minVibe CheckGive Us the Wheel!On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss concerns about President Biden’s mental fitness, and where the Democratic party has fumbled. They also talk about some of their summer travel pet peeves. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Los Angeles Live Show------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: ThelmaSAEED: Doo Wop by Amaud Jamaul Johnson (from Imperial Liquors)ZACH: Charli XCX Boiler Room SetBoyfriend’s Shirt: https://boyfriendshirt.mx/
You can find everything Vibe...2024-07-1054 minVibe CheckDiva Is a Female Version of a HustlaOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about pop artists uniting and the history of the word "diva." They also reminisce on some of the biggest music feuds of the past few decades. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Los Angeles Live ShowRECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: Pop Culture Happy HourZACH: Inside Out 2
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher...2024-06-2653 minVibe CheckWe Have Different Gay VoicesOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the new movie, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, copaganda, and friendship breakups. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Los Angeles Live Show------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: Running from COPS hosted by Dan TaberskiSAEED: “Ego Tripping (there may be a reason why)” by Nikki GiovanniZACH: Brown Skin Bride: http://www.brownskinbride.com
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our offic...2024-06-1257 minVibe CheckTrust The AuntiesOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about pride month – the protests, the parties, and the corporations. Plus, why fans are getting bad news about concerts this year, and a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Boston Live ShowNew York Live ShowLos Angeles Live Show------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: “Tipsy” by ShaboozeySAEED: “At The Down Low House Party” by Danez SmithZACH: Keep sending us your petty stories
You can find everyt...2024-06-0557 minVibe CheckYour Fate Has Been DecidedOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the decline of Hollywood blockbusters, and they answer a listener's advice letter about post-breakup pettiness. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Boston Live ShowNew York Live ShowLos Angeles Live Show------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: UNO/game nights/activities with friendsSAEED: “The Colonel” by Carolyn ForchéZACH: "We’re Here" on Max
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official...2024-05-2951 minVibe CheckI’ll Dip Into Her Dark WatersOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss a violent video of Diddy and Cassie that was recently made public. They also talk about why some of our favorite fast casual restaurants are on the decline. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Boston Live ShowNew York Live ShowLos Angeles Live Show------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: “Chihiro” by Billie EilishSAEED: Departure by Louise GluckZACH: A GREAT GAY BOOK: STORIES OF GROWTH, BELONGING & OTHER...2024-05-2253 minVibe CheckSaying the Quiet Part Out LoudOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the digital guillotine movement a.k.a the celebrity blockout, and the collective political burnout that the nation is experiencing. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------Boston Live ShowNew York Live ShowLos Angeles Live Show------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: Hacks (on HBO)SAEED: MONUMENT: New and Selected by Natasha TretheweyZACH: Interview with the Vampire Season 2 (on AMC)
You ca...2024-05-1546 minVibe CheckOh, How We Have Fallen From TasteOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar rap beef and the 2024 Met Gala. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------Boston Live ShowNew York Live ShowLos Angeles Live Show------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: empathogen by Willow SmithSAEED: Fixed Shadow, Moving Water by Carl PhillipsZACH: ‘Challengers’ soundtrack albumMet Gala for Fashion Dummies (2023 episode)
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Stars and Stars with IsaZach Stafford: Pisces Sun, Pisces Moon, Leo RisingZach Stafford is a journalist, podcast host and producer whose wide-ranging work explores pop culture, queer joy and loss, and police brutality among other issues. Today, Zach is co-creator and co-host of Vibe Check, an original podcast in our Stitcher family, which he leads with fellow journalist Sam Sanders and writer Saeed Jones. Zach has also recently earned a Tony for his co-production of the Broadway musical A Strange Loop, which also won a Pulitzer Prize in drama. Isa Nakazawa discusses Zach’s Pisces sun, Pisces moon, and Leo rising, and how together, they allow him to ride the in...2024-05-0732 minVibe CheckEvery Girl Has A Good GayOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach continue their conversation on the college campus Anti-War protests, and they also talk about why Zendaya is such a successful star. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Boston Live ShowNew York Live ShowLos Angeles Live Show------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: Born A Crime by Trevor NoahSAEED: Untitled by E. E. CummingsZACH: Culprits on Hulu
You can find everything Vibe Check related a...2024-05-0157 minVibe CheckDeath and TaxesOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the recent questionable actions of JoJo Siwa and Jerrod Carmichael, and they answer a question from a listener seeking advice about a dating dilemma. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: The Town of Babylon by Alejandro VarelaSAEED: Parallel Bars by Geoffrey YoungZACH: A STRANGE LOOP is on tour now! SF opens this week and LA on June 5thInto It featuring Michael R. Jackson
Y...2024-04-1753 minVibe CheckThis Ain't Texas, This Is Vibe CheckOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach give their thoughtful takes on Beyonce’s new country album, “Cowboy Carter”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: James: A Novel by Percival EverettSAEED: The Divorcee and Gin by Kim AddonizioZACH: Solange’s Film: “When I Get Home”
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with...2024-04-031h 02Vibe CheckWelcome to the ChaosOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss the political industrial complex bending to Trump, and then later a look at Gen Z and aging. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECS:SAM: KhruangbinSAEED: For Furious Nursing Baby by Julianna Baggott ZACH: Alpha Prime Bites
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with u...2024-03-2757 minVibe CheckTill The Wheels Fall OffOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss Kate Middleton’s disappearance, and the recent Boeing aircraft issues. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------SAM: Deeper Well by Kacey MusgravesSAEED: That’s My Heart Right There by Willie PerdomoZACH: I Finally Bought Some Jordans by Michael Arceneaux
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with...2024-03-2054 minVibe CheckHey, Sis: featuring Regina KingOn this final episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Sam and Zach have a chat with actress Regina King. They talk about Regina’s new movie “Shirley”, this year’s Presidential election, grief, and much more.Shirley debuts on Netflix March 22nd, 2024.
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch...2024-03-1848 minVibe CheckThe Oscars Are My Super BowlOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach break down their final thoughts and predictions ahead of the 2024 Oscars. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Poor ThingsSAEED: Nancy Meyers and My Dream of Whiteness by Morgan ParkerZACH: The Zone of Interest
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on I...2024-03-0659 minVibe CheckBe Forreal!On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the Alabama Supreme Court’s controversial ruling regarding frozen embryos, and Tyler Perry’s new movie, Mea Culpa. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: James Carter & the Prisoners - Po Lazarus (and other Chain Gang music)SAEED: The Origins of the Artist Natalie Cole by Toi DerricotteZACH: Perfect Day (Directed by Wim Wenders, Starring Koji Yakusho)
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.v...2024-02-2851 minVibe CheckWelcome to Tip CheckOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the phenomenon of tipflation. They also discuss how they feel about Black History Month and how their relationship to the month has changed throughout the years. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. Recommendations: SAM: Chappell Roan, Madame Web and This Is Me…NowSAEED: The Weary Blues by Langston HughesZACH: Car iPhone mount
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe w...2024-02-2158 minVibe CheckRollercoaster of Love (and Hate)On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about the attack in Rafah, and how rom-coms have influenced our expectations of romantic relationships. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Mr and Mrs SmithZACH: The Taste of Things
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your...2024-02-1446 minVibe CheckHell Has FloodedOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about how social media forces everyone to become a brand. They also answer an advice question from a conflicted dater. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: The Traitors (on Peacock)SAEED: Wishes for Sons by Lucille CliftonZACH: Prove It To You by Brittany Howard
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us...2024-02-0745 minVibe CheckYou’ve Got Mouth Bangs, GirlOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach give their take on the rap beef between Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj. They also discuss how out-of-touch Democratic politicians are with the general public in their handling of the Israel-Hamas War. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Brokeback MountainSAEED: Who Said It Was Simple by Audre LordZACH: GRISELDA on Netflix
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com...2024-01-3154 minVibe CheckHeavy Negro SighOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach give their reactions to the 2024 Oscar nominations, and talk about how culture is at a stand-still. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Game NightsSAEED: “Frank: Sonnets” by Diane SeussZACH: Love Lies Bleeding by Rose Glass (out March 8th) Links:How Beyoncé, Drake and Taylor Swift landed on pop’s permanent A-listIs Our American Culture Frozen?Why the 2020s Don’t Have A Styl...2024-01-2458 minVibe CheckWesley Morris, or Wesley Snipes?On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss the Iowa Caucus, the 2024 Presidential election, and the rise in musical films like Wonka, The Color Purple, and Mean Girls. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce RecipeSAEED: I’m Going Back To Minnesota Where Sadness Makes Sense by Danez SmithZACH: ORIGINS by Ava DuVernay
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to he...2024-01-1749 minVibe CheckLook to God, Not MonicaOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach discuss the upcoming 2024 award season, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and the state of reality tv. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Poor ThingsZACH: Erasure by Percival Everett
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe...2024-01-1052 minVibe CheckIt’s Like an Inspirational Relay RaceOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach share another installment of their modern scriptures, as they talk about the literary works that they frequently turn to.------------------------------------------------------MODERN SCRIPTURES:ZACH:SCRIPTURE 1: IN THE WAKE: ON BLACKNESS AND BEING by Christina SharpeSCRIPTURE 2: ALL THE MEN WHO LEFT WERE WHITE by Josie Duffy Rice (2014)SAEED:SCRIPTURE 1: Life on Mars (The Weather In Space) by Tracy K. SmithSCRIPTURE 2: The Source of Self-Regard by Toni MorrisonSAM:SCRIPTURE 1: @BlackLiturgies on InstagramSCRIPTURE 2: Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed
Y...2023-12-1330 minVibe CheckNostalgia, UltraOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach go all in on the new film, “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé”. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: Love Alive by Walter HawkinsSAEED: “Landless Acknowledgment” by Nate Marshall from the book FINNA https://splitlipthemag.com/poetry/0220/nate-marshallZACH: American Symphony on NetflixA Renaissance Review by Angelica Jade Bastien: https://www.vulture.com/article/renaissance-a-film-by-beyonce-review.html
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official...2023-12-061h 00Vibe CheckWe Got Grudges, B!tchOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the recent slew of celebrity lawsuits that have been filed in New York, and they reflect on the past year of Elon Musk’s reign at X (Twitter). Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: Dream Scenario and Short Ribs (by Alison Roman)SAEED: Part 2 of Angel Nafis’s poem “Gravity” — https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/58063/gravity-56d23c1d15a2aZACH: Saltburn
You can find every...2023-11-2954 min
Vibe CheckVibe Check Book Club with Matthew DesmondOn this special book club episode of Vibe Check, Saeed, Sam, and Zach talk to author Matthew Desmond about his book, “Poverty, by America”. Plus, Matthew answers a few listener questions.
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Vibe Check ad-free.S...2023-11-221h 07Vibe CheckThe Battle None of You Have Been Waiting ForOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Jack Harlow’s new song “Lovin On Me”, White-boy winter, and the biggest freeway in Los Angeles catching fire. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/13/opinion/gaza-war-children-photo.htmlSAEED: Social Skills Training by Solmaz Sharif ZACH: Gen V/The Boys/Invisible
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to h...2023-11-151h 02Vibe CheckSay It With Your ChestOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach check-in about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: Welcome Home - Gareth DonkinSAEED: “American Sonnet for My Past and Future Assassin” by Terrance HayesZACH: Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Donald Trump by Spencer Ackerman
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at...2023-11-0854 minVibe CheckThat Damn Spooky Yoga ClassOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discussed the state of the housing market, and how Airbnb has been a culprit. They also talked about Tik Tok food influencer Keith Lee’s review of the Atlanta food scene. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: The Burial (Amazon Prime Video)SAEED: Track 1: Lush Life by Jericho BrownZACH: Fellow Travelers (miniseries on Showtime)
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.co...2023-11-0159 minVibe CheckI’m Here to Ask the Important QuestionsOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss the conflict in the Middle East, how it all feels, and the misinformation being spread online. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: My Delirious Trip to the Heart of SwiftiedomSAEED: Celebrate Good Times by Franny ChoiZACH: OUT IN THE DARK by Michael Mayer + Queering maps We Lived Happily During the War by Ilya KaminskyExplanations Are Not Excuses by Sarah Schulman
Y...2023-10-1855 minVibe CheckCome Out, Come Out, Wherever You AreOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about how the act of ‘coming out’ has changed over time, their personal experiences, and Drake’s history of misogyny. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: Family Meal by Bryan WashingtonSAEED: PIG by Sam SaxZACH: Creo (15% off + free shipping using VIBECHECK at wearcreo.com)
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! E...2023-10-1154 minVibe CheckFreedom, Cut Me Loose!On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Governor Gavin Newsom, the state of celebrity relationships, and divorce. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: The Golden BachelorSAEED: Postscript by Marie HoweZACH: Naked Attraction
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.2023-10-0456 minVibe CheckHot Labor YearOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about the end of the WGA strike, a looming government shutdown, and Taylor Swift's NFL catch. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: "Extremely Online" by Taylor LorenzZACH: "The Super Models" on Apple TV+
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @v...2023-09-2749 minVibe CheckRichard Pryor in the Morning? That’s a Sex ActOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Hasan Minhaj embellishing life experiences for the sake of comedy, and the rise in shoplifting cases across the nation. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------SAM: Heaven - Cleo SolSAEED: We Feel Now a Largeness Coming On by Tracy K. SmithZACH: Theater Camp on Hulu
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email u...2023-09-2052 minVibe CheckPumpkin Spice is Not My MinistryOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ support of Danny Masterson, Drew Barrymore working through the ongoing WGA strike, and their thoughts on Doja Cat’s recent behavior. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Ways to help Morocco: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/morocco-earthquake-donation-victims-assistance-help-contribute-rcna102903 RECOMMENDATIONS:Sam: GUTS - Olivia RodrigoSaeed: https://www.tiktok.com/@cultureworkZach: Support Your Local Live Theaters: JOB in New York City...2023-09-1353 minVibe CheckBurning BillionairesOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach catch up on some of the news and pop culture stories from the past few weeks, and they also discuss this year’s Burning Man Festival disaster. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Sam: PlatonicSaeed: Circe by Madeline Miller (audio book)Zach: Volcano by Jungle
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@st...2023-09-0656 minVibe CheckIntroducing The Stacks with Traci ThomasThe Stacks is a podcast about books and the people who read them, hosted by Traci Thomas. On this episode, Sam Sanders joins Traci to discuss the history of objectivity in journalism, what identity is and how people wield it, and what it’s like working with his friends on his new show, Vibe Check. You can find The Stacks wherever you get your podcasts.
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in tou...2023-08-3059 minVibe CheckDid AI Write That Song?On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach share their personal picks for this year’s “Song of the Summer.” ------------------------------------------------------Sam: Hummingbird - James Blake + Metro Boomin | America Has A Problem (Remix) - Beyonce feat. Kendrick Lamar | Calm Down - Rema feat. Selena GomezSaeed: Rush - Troye Sivan | Dance the Night - Dua Lipa | Body Do - Chloe BaileyZach: Free Yourself - Jessie Ware | (It Goes Like) Nanana - Peggy Gou | Karma - Taylor Swift
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our offi...2023-08-2336 minVibe CheckA Poet’s Worst NightmareOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about literary works that they frequently turn to, what purpose they serve in each of their lives, and why.------------------------------------------------------Sam’s Picks:https://pluralistic.net/2023/01/21/potemkin-ai/#hey-guyshttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/magazine/poem-small-kindnesses.htmlSaeed’s Picks: https://electricliterature.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/silenceintoaction.pdfhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/11/magazine/poem-smokey.htmlZach’s Picks: The Bluest Eye, Toni MorrisonCruising Utopia, Jose Esteban MunozMelissa McCarthy Profile: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/17/magazine/nobody-works-harder-for-a-laugh-than-melissa-mccarthy.html
You can find everythi...2023-08-0948 minVibe CheckBeam Me Up, ScottyOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the senseless murder of O’Shae Sibley, and the possibility of aliens being on Earth. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------Sam: The Art of Forgetting - Caroline Rose (The Kiss)Saeed: In The Wake by Christina SharpeZach: Kokomo City------------------------------------------------------Dos Cuerpos:https://www.doscuerposmx.com/The Anti-Violence Project:https://avp.org/
You can find everything Vibe Check rel...2023-08-0254 minVibe CheckYou Can’t Turn Cotton Candy Into SteakOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the new Barbie movie, the future of cinema, gender and identity politics, and more. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------Sam: Chewing GumSaeed: The Good WifeZach: Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence by Adrienne Rich ------------------------------------------------------Vulture’s “Barbie” Review: https://www.vulture.com/article/barbie-review-we-shouldnt-have-to-grade-this-on-a-curve.htmlSam and Michaela Coel Conversation: https://www.npr.org/2021/08/31/1033148189/michaela-coel-misfits-i-may-destroy-you
You can find everything Vibe Check related...2023-07-2653 minVibe CheckAll I Have Faith in Is Art, Orgasms, and FriendshipsOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the SAG-AFTRA strike, Troye Sivan’s new music video, “Rush”, and body inclusivity. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Sam: Joy RideSaeed: Diablo IVZach: Fountain Baby - Amaarae
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.2023-07-1954 minVibe CheckLife Has Been Lifing LatelyOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach have an in depth, vulnerable discussion about grief, in light of recent life events. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Sam: Is It Cake? (Netflix)Saeed: The Long Goodbye by Meghan O’RourkeZach: A Year of Magical Thinking (2005) by Joan Didion
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com...2023-07-1259 minVibe CheckWe’re Sharing War Stories NowOn this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk about Bebe Rexha being assaulted by a fan, and the latest development regarding the controversial Body Mass Index (BMI). Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Saeed: Black Mirror: Season 6 – (Joan Is Awful, Loch Henry, and Beyond the Sea)Zach: Swiping Amer...2023-06-2148 minVibe CheckA Special Conversation with Roxane GayOn this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and New York Times bestselling author, Roxane Gay, talk about Roxane’s relationship with television, the allure of soap operas, the Writers Guild of America strike, and much more.You can find Roxane Gay on Instagram @roxanegay74.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com...2023-06-1940 minVibe CheckI’m Not Gonna Smile for You, but I Might TwerkOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Black people’s facial expressions being scrutinized, and how the internet determines if a song becomes a hit. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Sam: Hummingbird by James Blake and Metro Boomin Saeed: Tongue by MNEK (Jarreau Vandal Remi...2023-06-1446 minVibe CheckWelcome to Club RenaissanceOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about seeing Beyonce live in London, and why Pride month feels different this year. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Sam: Chris Licht Profile and Past LivesSaeed: Isaac JulienZach: The Boys on Amazon Prime
2023-06-0752 minVibe CheckDear Prudence with Sam, Saeed, and ZachSam, Saeed and Zach guest on Slate’s advice podcast, Dear Prudence. Listen as they team up with host, Jenée Desmond-Harris, to offer guidance on life, relationships, and much more.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in tou...2023-05-3152 minVibe CheckYou’re the Warm Up Act, HoneyOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the “Barefoot-boy Summer” trend, and Governor Ron DeSantis continuing to wreak havoc on Florida. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Sam: Special Occasion - Emily KingSaeed: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Zach: Selling...2023-05-2450 minVibe CheckThe Summer of “Could”On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about CNN’s Donald Trump town hall, the 2024 Presidential election season, and the evolution of Janelle Monae. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Sam: Cold War + Mushrooms and Roses by Janelle MonaeSaeed: Kim’s ConvenienceZach: Traffic by Ben SmithThe Sporkful featuring Sam, Saaed, and Zach
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe wa...2023-05-1744 minVibe CheckBritney Spears Was Onto SomethingOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the child labor crisis in America, and the newest epidemic: loneliness. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Sam: Melissa McCarthy NY Times ProfileSaeed: The video-game WytchWoodZach: ‘We See Each Other’ by Tre’vell AndersonWhy Do Rich People Love Quiet?
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you...2023-05-1051 minVibe CheckMoveOn.orgOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, and Zach talk about age and leadership, and the upcoming royal coronation. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Sam: The Highways of My Life - Isley BrothersZach: Jury Duty on FreeVee/Amazon Prime
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod...2023-05-0346 minVibe CheckMet Gala for Fashion DummiesOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, and Zach talk about the history of the Met Gala, the reason it’s culturally relevant, and the looks they loved and hated. (And also, Rihanna’s super late entrance).
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new...2023-05-0234 minVibe CheckYou About to Lose Yo’ JobOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss the firing of cable news hosts Tucker Carlson from FOX, and Don Lemon from CNN. They also offer relationship advice to a few listeners. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Saeed: Independently Owned - Alex NewellZach: “Shrinking” on Apple TV+Sam: Poverty, by America - Matthew DesmondDon Lemon’s Misogyny at CNN, Exposed: Malicious Texts, Mocking Female Co-Workers and ‘Diva-Like Behavior’
You can find everythi...2023-04-2642 minVibe CheckDo Not DisturbOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Ralph Yarl's story, stand-your-ground laws, and the consequences of a potential writer's strike. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. You can read the study Sam mentions about gun ownership in the first segment here. You can get 10% off Squarespace with promo code: vibecheck www.squarespace.com/vibecheck This week's recommendations:Saeed: Biography of X - Catherine LaceyZach: Drag Race - Season 15Sam: Quietly Hostile - Samantha Irby Wow, No Thank You - Sam...2023-04-1954 minVibe CheckA Satisfied Geriatric MillennialOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about “The Tennessee Three”, HBO’s “Succession”, and the impact of television character deaths. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Saeed: Smokiez EdiblesZach: Magic Spoon Sam: TikTok’s Enshittification by Cory DoctorowWhy I Keep My Eyes – and My Mind – on the SouthSam’s Playlist:https://spotify.link/pppi7UiAHyb
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www...2023-04-1246 minVibe CheckGo Outside and Touch Some GrassOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about the indictment of former President Donald Trump, and the loss of the internet’s “front page”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.This week’s recommendations: Sam: Beef (on Netflix)Saeed: Against Heaven by Kemi AlabiZach: A Thousand and One (in theaters)Sam’s Playlist:https://spotify.link/pppi7UiAHyb
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from y...2023-04-0545 minVibe CheckIn Case of Emergency - Break GlassOn this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the potential TikTok ban, gun violence, and John Wick: Chapter 4. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.This week’s recommendations: Sam: Caroline Rose - Do You Think We’ll Last Forever?Saeed: Puss In Boots: The Last WishZach: The Gwyneth Paltrow Trial
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in tou...2023-03-2954 minVibe CheckIntroducing Vibe CheckA weekly podcast where journalist and podcaster Sam Sanders (Into It, formerly NPR’s It’s Been a Minute), writer Saeed Jones (How We Fight for Our Lives), and journalist and Tony Award-winning producer Zach Stafford (formerly The Advocate, A Strange Loop) make sense of what’s going on in news and culture – and how it all feels. Vibe Check is your favorite group chat, come to life. Join the weekly kiki starting August 17th.
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Emai...2022-08-0102 min