Vibe Check

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.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the SAG-AFTRA strike, Troye Sivan’s new music video, “Rush”, and body inclusivity. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Sam: Joy RideSaeed: Diablo IVZach: Fountain Baby - Amaarae You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [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, Zach and staff writer for the New York Times magazine, Jenna Wortham talk about their essay ‘Want to Love Your Body? Try Swimming Naked,’ queer spaces and self-love.You can find Jenna Wortham on Twitter or Instagram @jennydeluxeJenna Wortham's New York Times essay ‘Want to Love Your Body? Try Swimming Naked’:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/22/magazine/playa-zipolite-nude-beach-mexico.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 have an in depth, vulnerable discussion about grief, in light of recent life events. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Sam: Is It Cake? (Netflix)Saeed: The Long Goodbye by Meghan O’RourkeZach: A Year of Magical Thinking (2005) by Joan Didion You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [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, Saeed and Zach talk to Penn Badgley about being delusional, infidelity, fame, and so much more. Plus, they answer a few advice questions from the audience.Special thanks to 92NY and Penn Badgley! 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 and Zach discuss a deadly incident of self-defense in Chicago, patriarchy, and why people don’t have cookouts anymore. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Saeed: Kelly Clarkson’s new album: ChemistryZach: And Just Like That… (Sex and the City) 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 and Zach talk about Bebe Rexha being assaulted by a fan, and the latest development regarding the controversial Body Mass Index (BMI). Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Saeed: Black Mirror: Season 6 – (Joan Is Awful, Loch Henry, and Beyond the Sea)Zach: Swiping America 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, Saeed and New York Times bestselling author, Roxane Gay, talk about Roxane’s relationship with television, the allure of soap operas, the Writers Guild of America strike, and much more.You can find Roxane Gay on Instagram @roxanegay74.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.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 Black people’s facial expressions being scrutinized, and how the internet determines if a song becomes a hit. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Sam: Hummingbird by James Blake and Metro Boomin Saeed: Tongue by MNEK (Jarreau Vandal Remix)Zach: That! Feels Good! By Jessie Ware 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 seeing Beyonce live in London, and why Pride month feels different this year. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS: Sam: Chris Licht Profile and Past LivesSaeed: Isaac JulienZach: The Boys on Amazon Prime 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.

Sam, Saeed and Zach guest on Slate’s advice podcast, Dear Prudence. Listen as they team up with host, Jenée Desmond-Harris, to offer guidance on life, relationships, and much more.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [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 “Barefoot-boy Summer” trend, and Governor Ron DeSantis continuing to wreak havoc on Florida. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------LIVE EVENTS:WBUR City Space (Boston, 6/22): https://www.wbur.org/events/854615/vibe-check-live-with-sam-sanders-saeed-jones-and-zach-staffordThe 92nd St Y (New York City, 6/23): https://www.92ny.org/event/vibe-check------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Sam: Special Occasion - Emily KingSaeed: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Zach: Selling Sunset 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 CNN’s Donald Trump town hall, the 2024 Presidential election season, and the evolution of Janelle Monae. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Sam: Cold War + Mushrooms and Roses by Janelle MonaeSaeed: Kim’s ConvenienceZach: Traffic by Ben SmithThe Sporkful featuring Sam, Saaed, and Zach You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe 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 child labor crisis in America, and the newest epidemic: loneliness. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Sam: Melissa McCarthy NY Times ProfileSaeed: The video-game WytchWoodZach: ‘We See Each Other’ by Tre’vell AndersonWhy Do Rich People Love Quiet? You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! 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 age and leadership, and the upcoming royal coronation. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Sam: The Highways of My Life - Isley BrothersZach: Jury Duty on FreeVee/Amazon Prime You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [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 history of the Met Gala, the reason it’s culturally relevant, and the looks they loved and hated. (And also, Rihanna’s super late entrance). You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [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 firing of cable news hosts Tucker Carlson from FOX, and Don Lemon from CNN. They also offer relationship advice to a few listeners. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Saeed: Independently Owned - Alex NewellZach: “Shrinking” on Apple TV+Sam: Poverty, by America - Matthew DesmondDon Lemon’s Misogyny at CNN, Exposed: Malicious Texts, Mocking Female Co-Workers and ‘Diva-Like Behavior’ You can find 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 Ralph Yarl's story, stand-your-ground laws, and the consequences of a potential writer's strike. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. You can read the study Sam mentions about gun ownership in the first segment here. You can get 10% off Squarespace with promo code: vibecheck www.squarespace.com/vibecheck This week's recommendations:Saeed: Biography of X - Catherine LaceyZach: Drag Race - Season 15Sam: Quietly Hostile - Samantha Irby Wow, No Thank You - Samantha Irby Meaty - Samantha Irby We Are Never Meeting In Real Life- Samantha Irby Sam's Playlist:https://spotify.link/pppi7UiAHyb You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from 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 Tennessee Three”, HBO’s “Succession”, and the impact of television character deaths. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.------------------------------------------------------This week’s recommendations: Saeed: Smokiez EdiblesZach: Magic Spoon Sam: TikTok’s Enshittification by Cory DoctorowWhy I Keep My Eyes – and My Mind – on the SouthSam’s Playlist:https://spotify.link/pppi7UiAHyb You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.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 indictment of former President Donald Trump, and the loss of the internet’s “front page”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.This week’s recommendations: Sam: Beef (on Netflix)Saeed: Against Heaven by Kemi AlabiZach: A Thousand and One (in theaters)Sam’s Playlist:https://spotify.link/pppi7UiAHyb You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from 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 potential TikTok ban, gun violence, and John Wick: Chapter 4. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.This week’s recommendations: Sam: Caroline Rose - Do You Think We’ll Last Forever?Saeed: Puss In Boots: The Last WishZach: The Gwyneth Paltrow Trial You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at [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 celebrity stylist Law Roach’s retirement announcement and the new Amazon Prime series “Swarm”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. 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 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the trend of ‘outing’ politicians. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. 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 their 2023 Oscars predictions and do a deep dive on 11x nominated film, ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. 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 drag bans and anti-trans legislation in Tennessee, the reemergence of dupe culture, and Cocaine Bear. You can get 10% off Squarespace with promo code: vibecheck www.squarespace.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 Saeed talk about Senator John Fetterman’s hospitalization for depression, performative wellness, and SZA’s record breaking sophomore album, “SOS”. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. 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 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, America’s problematic infrastructure, and how to heal from a breakup. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. 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 about Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII half-time performance, and share their thoughts on some of their most unforgettable Super Bowl moments of all time.www.squarespace.com/vibecheck10% off Squarespace with promo code: 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 talk about award shows and how they mirror society, and Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis’ war on education. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. 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 murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police, sobriety, and consumption in all aspects of our lives. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. 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 mass layoffs, the current economic crisis, and the poorly-rated reality show 'The Real Friends of WeHo'. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. 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 upsurge of police brutality and the obsession with celebrity death. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. 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 political riots in Brazil and the unexpected Blockbuster hit M3GAN. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. 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 musical episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach share some of their favorite songs of all time, and the many memories tied to them. 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.