Vibe Check
Vibe Check
Zach Stafford, Saeed Jones, Sam Sanders
A weekly podcast where Sam Sanders, Saeed Jones, and Zach Stafford make sense of what’s going on in news and culture – and how it all feels. Vibe Check is your favorite group chat, come to life. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Vibe Check ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Bellissimo, Baby
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach chat about Sex and the City’s reboot, And Just Like That…, and hate-watching TV shows. Then, they answer two listener questions. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: ZACH: The Hunting Wife on Netflix SAEED: “Cage” by Rigoberto Gonzalez SAM: Learning the Boots On The Ground line dance ------------------------------------------------------ Saeed’s Poem: Self-Portrait as Hereboy, Sethe’s Dog in Beloved
Aug 6
58 min
Cultural Whiplash featuring Afeef Nessouli
On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach speaks with journalist and activist, Afeef Nessouli, about his recent experience in Gaza. Then, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss Sydney Sweeney’s new American Eagle ad, and how pop culture is leaning conservative. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
Jul 30
1 hr 6 min
Forever35 with Elise Hu and Doree Shafrir
This week, we’re airing a conversation from the Forever35 podcast where Sam joins former Vibe Check guest, Elise Hu, and her co-host, Doree Shafrir. They talk about self-care, the hack of using “I feel” statements, realizing that some hills are not worth dying on, and more. You can listen to Forever35 wherever you get your podcasts! Follow the show on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast).
Jul 23
46 min
Ladies and Labubus
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the MAGA rebellion, the Jeffrey Epstein files, and the new Superman movie. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
Jul 16
1 hr 1 min
Everybody Say Love
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss the Big Beautiful Bill. Then, they talk about the reality tv show Love Island. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: Toni Morrison’s speech to Howard University students on fascism and racism. SAEED: “In the Mornings, I Scroll My Way Back into America” by Franny Choi from their 2019 book Soft Science. ZACH: Be Like Others (2008) a documentary directed by Tanaz Eshaghain
Jul 9
1 hr 2 min
Time Flies, Boo
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach reflect on what life has taught them in the past month. Then, they talk about the state of Americana. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
Jul 2
1 hr 1 min
Men on Film
On this live episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach share their WorldPride-themed modern scriptures. Special thanks to the team at Sixth & I in Washington D.C., and Pop Culture Collaborative!
Jun 25
44 min
Everything Comes Back to Love featuring Danez Smith
On this live episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach chat with poet and activist, Danez Smith, about their career journey, afro-pessimism, the balance of grief vs joy, and more. Special thanks to the team at the LA Times Festival of Books and USC!
Jun 18
35 min
The New Boston Tea Party
On this live episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Patti LuPone’s one-sided beef with Audra McDonald, conservatism on Broadway, and the worldwide “sex recession”. Plus, they answer a few questions from the audience. Special thanks to the team at WBUR in Boston!
Jun 11
52 min
Mother of Matriarchs featuring Ms. Tina Knowles
On this special episode of Vibe Check, Zach chats one-on-one with Tina Knowles about her family, her legacy, and her journey of self-discovery while writing her new memoir, MATRIARCH.
Jun 4
39 min
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