Vibe Check
A weekly podcast where Sam Sanders, Saeed Jones, and Zach Stafford 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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Vibe Check ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Episodes
On 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.
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Recommendations:
SAM: Jay Jurden is Holding Space
ZACH: The Pitt on MAX
SAEED: “Meditations in an Emergency” by Cameron Awkwa...
On 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.
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Recommendations:
SAM: G20 on Amazon Prime Video, and The Group Chat series on TikTok
ZACH: ‘Dying For Sex’ (on HULU) starring Michelle Williams
SAEED: “Whitey on the Moon” by Gil Scott-Heron
On 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.
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Recommendations:
SAM: Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that Will Change the World by Parmy Olson | Sam's conversation with Sarah Schulman
ZACH: Mid-Century Moder...
On 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.
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Recommendations:
SAM: This American Life - Heretics
ZACH: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson by Tourmaline [Pre-Order]
On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Zach has a chat with writer, activist, and filmmaker, Tourmaline. They talk about her new book, “The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson”, finding your worth in history, the current state of trans rights, and more.
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com
We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitc...
On 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.
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Recommendations:
SAM: The Sam Sanders Show ft. Torrey Peters // The Residence on Netflix
ZACH: Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen
SAEED: “Per Aspera” from I Ho...
On 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.vi...
On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Saeed has a chat with writer and historian, Imani Perry. They talk about her new book, “Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People”, the importance of self-regard, spirituality, and more.
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com
We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and ke...
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.
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Recommendations:
SAM: “Paradise” on Hulu
ZACH: “With Love, Meghan” on Netflix
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official ...
On 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 Blues
ZACH: Shortbus (the film)
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Saeed answer a few listener advice questions. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
SAM: Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway Album & Roberta Flack featuring Donny Hathaway Album
SAEED: “afterwards the boys stand in the kitchen” from PLAY DEAD by Francine J. Harris
On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Sam has a chat with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Caitlin Dickerson. They talk about Trump 2.0, what’s happening with the U.S. immigration landscape, and more.
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com
We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vib...
On 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.
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Recommendations:
SAM: The Year of the Slug - Caroline Rose
ZACH: Kelela’s “In The Blu...
On 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.
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Recommendations:
SAM: Nickel Boys
ZACH: Companion
TIM: Bands on Coachella l...
On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach recap Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance.
You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com
We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.
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On 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.
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Recommendations:
Sam: My chat with Billie Eilish’s vocal coach, Doug Peck
Saeed: “Kindness Comes Too Easily to Wicked Men” from “Master” by Sim...
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.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
SAM: How To Die Alone (with Natasha Rothwell)
SAEED: “I’m Going Back to Minnesota Where Sadness Makes Sense” by Danez Smit...
On 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 Patre...
On this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Sam speaks to Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party. They talk about why Maurice isn't deterred by the 2024 Presidential election, why the WFP believes in building power from the bottom up, the current economic climate, and much more.
We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.
On 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.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
SAM: Acts of Faith by SAULT
ZACH: Bad Bunny’s new album Debí Tirar Más Fotos
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