Vibe Check

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.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 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 [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Saeed answer a few listener advice questions. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway Album & Roberta Flack featuring Donny Hathaway AlbumSAEED: “afterwards the boys stand in the kitchen” from PLAY DEAD by Francine J. Harris You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. ------------------------------------------------------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 at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. ------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: Nickel BoysZACH: CompanionTIM: Bands on Coachella list and “The Sluts” by Dennis Cooper The Bulwark PodcastThe Sam Sanders Show You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.------------------------------------------------------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 Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 [email protected], 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 get a free three month trial to the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/vibecheck. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM:1. Martyr - Kaveh Abkar2. One of Them DaysZACH:1. Paris is Burning2. The Queen3. P.S. Burn This LetterSAEED: 1.The Hum by Maggie Smith2. Another Last Call: Poems on Addiction and Deliverance - edited by Kaveh Abkar and Paige LewisMerch: www.podswag.com/vibecheck You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 [email protected], 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 get a free three month trial to the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/vibecheck. ------------------------------------------------------https://workingfamilies.org/You can find Working Families Party on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingfamilies/ Merch: www.podswag.com/vibecheck You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.------------------------------------------------------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 everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach chat with famed astrologer, Chani Nicholas, about astrology 101. Then, she reads the birth chart for each host, and forecasts the general vibe of 2025. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed speaks to British-Palestinian author, Isabella Hammad, about her book, Recognizing the Stranger: On Palestine and Narrative. They discuss the Israel-Hamas war, student activism, and much more. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach speaks with civil rights attorney and trans rights activist, Chase Strangio. They discuss his upcoming court case - United States v. Skrmetti, which focuses on trans youth in Tennessee being denied access to gender affirming care.------------------------------------------------------Chase Strangio on Instagram You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 having more sex. I am louder when I have sex.I am asking more questions. I am asking questions like “why?” and “what happened to make you feelthat way?” and “do you feel safe here?”and “what can I do to help you feel safehere?” I know I like to talk; I love the soundof my own voice, but I’m going to shut upand listen more. Clearly, I haven’t heardall that’s been said. I am protecting myself.I am pulling up the drawbridge. I’m askingBlack women to pull up the drawbridge.I’m Whitney Houston in the last verseof “It’s Not Right, but It’s Okay.” I’m paying my light bill and taking careof my babies. I’m in the bath tubcovered in bubbles and surroundedwith candles and good wine and I wishFrank Ocean or Bill Withers or Frank Oceanand Bill Withers were in the bathtubwith me but their voices will do. I ampulling the voices of people I desireand love and trust and worry overinto me. I am inviting them into the brightdark of my soul. I am gonna live foreverbecause all the money I touch looks at meand says e pluribus unum, out of many,one. I am the water Jesus drank in the desert.I am god talking to herself. I am evictingAmerica from my body and making roomin the borders of my black bad bitch bodyfor everyone I was sent into this lifeto love loudly. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 CliftonZACH: Meli Beer (drinkmeli.com) You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this live episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Ozempic and how it is changing the world. Then, they talk to Scam Goddess podcast host, Laci Mosley, about some of the biggest scams in history. This episode was recorded in Los Angeles at The Ford Amphitheatre. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this first-ever “Ask Us Anything” style episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach answer some of your burning questions about their personal lives, friendships, careers, and more. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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)]Alone in Miami by Remi WolfSAEED: “Flood” by Kim Addonizo from her book TELL MESULA by Toni Morrison You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe 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 [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach talks to comedian, writer, and activist ALOK about using comedy as a way of broadening people’s mindsets, why laughter is necessary for survival, the functions of death and grief, and much more.------------------------------------------------------Los Angeles Live Show You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this live episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk to Emmy-winning writer, actress and producer Lena Waithe about being a trailblazer, and how she keeps a level head in an ever-changing industry. Plus, they talk about dating apps, summer shading, the “pay to play” theory, and much more. This episode was recorded in Boston at WBUR CitySpace and in New York City as part of Tribeca Festival.WBUR – City SpaceTribeca Audio Storytelling------------------------------------------------------Come see Vibe Check LIVE in Los Angeles on July 14th at The Ford. Tickets here You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On 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 QUEER POSSIBILITIES edited by Ryan Fitzgibbon (Saeed’s cover) You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], 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.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.