Vibe Check

On 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 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 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) 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 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 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 talk about the anti-war protests that are sweeping college campuses across the nation, and Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: Baby Reindeer on NetflixSAEED: Let's Get One Thing Halfway Straight by Adam FalknerLydia Polgreen Opinion Piece 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 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 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 talk to the U.S. Poet Laureate, Ada Limón, about demystifying the art of poetry, and her new anthology, “You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World”. Plus, a few beginner-friendly recommendations from Ada.You can find Ada Limón on Instagram @adalimonwriter.------------------------------------------------------ADA’S RECOMMENDATIONS: Poet, Lucille CliftonPlease Excuse This PoemSuch Color: New and Selected Poems by Tracy K. Smith 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 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 [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 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 [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 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 [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 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 [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, Zach, and special guest journalist Afeef Nessouli dig deeper into the deepening crisis in Gaza. Plus, a few recommendations from Afeef.You can follow Afeef Nessouli on Instagram and Twitter @AfeefNess.------------------------------------------------------Afeef’s Recommendations:For Joy: @raindovemodel and @safebow_org on InstagramFor Gaza News and Updates: @alaa_qraiqeaPoem: “If I Must Die” by Refaat Alareer 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 poet and cultural critic, Morgan Parker. They talk about Morgan’s new essay collection “You Get What You Pay For,” her experience covering the Bill Cosby trial, 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, 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 [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, Zach has a chat with writer and activist, Raquel Willis. They talk about Raquel’s memoir “The Risk It Takes to Bloom,” growing up Queer in the south, 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, 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.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 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 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, Zach has a chat with art influencer and author Kimberly Drew. They talk about why softness is a power, their special friendship, and much more.You can follow Kimberly Drew on Instagram at @museummammy. 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 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 [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 Usher’s Super Bowl LVIII halftime performance. They also talk about Beyonce’s new country songs, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages”. 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 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 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 the first episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Sam has a chat with journalist and CNN anchor, Audie Cornish. They talk about their long-standing friendship, why mentorship is important, the 2024 Presidential election, and more.New episodes of The Assignment with Audie Cornish are available Mondays and Thursdays, 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 [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 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.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 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 Style 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 and writer and director, Cord Jefferson, talk about Cord’s new film, “American Fiction”, their long-time friendship, the importance of Black representation, 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, 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 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 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 [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 some advice on navigating a work crush, diversifying workplace culture, and whether or not to accept contact from an ex. 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 2023. Plus, they talk about what they’re leaving behind this year, and what their intentions are for 2024. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 [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 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 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 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 [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 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.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 talk about the juicy details of Britney Spears’s new memoir: "The Woman in Me”, and the do’s and don’ts of Halloween. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: The Guest: A Novel, by Emma ClineSAEED: Self-Portrait as Out-Fighter by Camille Rankine 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 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 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 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! 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 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 [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 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 [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 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 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 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 | Soul Train in San Francisco 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 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 [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.

The 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 [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 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 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 and musician, Emily King, talk about her new album “Special Occasion”, breakups, and grief. Plus, Emily’s mom offers some advice on love and life.You can find Emily King on Twitter or Instagram @emilykingmusic. 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 some advice on how to navigate dating, how to keep going when the world is on fire, and reintroducing yourself to cannabis as a parent. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.