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Vibe Checkactive

Publisher |: Stitcher

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Society & Culture

Categories Via RSS |: Society & Culture

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+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

People |: Saeed Jones (@theferocity),; Sam Sanders (@samsanders),; Zach Stafford (@zachstafford)
Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: New York, NY /; Columbus, OH
Premiere Date |: 2022-08-01
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: Yes

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147 Available Episodes (147 Total) / Average duration: 00:50:04

Date Duration Most Reviewed Highest Rated

147 Available Episodes (147 Total)Average duration: 00:50:04

Feb 19, 2025

00:55:59

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss mass layoffs hitting the federal government. Then, they dissect a recently published letter from the New York Times, which poses the question: can dating women of color solve my racism? Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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Recommendations:

SAM: The Year of the Slug - Caroline Rose

ZACH: Kelela’s “In The Blue Light”

SAEED: Just the Wind for a Sound, Softly Carl Phillips

We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.

Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Feb 12, 2025

00:53:35

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk to Tim Miller, political commentator and host of The Bulwark Podcast. They discuss “normal gays” for Trump, and why the Democratic party has seemingly not pushed back against Trump’s latest political moves. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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Recommendations:

SAM: Nickel Boys

ZACH: Companion

TIM: Bands on Coachella list and “The Sluts” by Dennis Cooper

The Bulwark Podcast

The Sam Sanders Show

We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.

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Feb 10, 2025

00:34:10

On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach recap Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance.

We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

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Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Feb 05, 2025

00:57:01

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Elon Musk’s role in Donald Trump's presidency. Then, they discuss the ongoing case between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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Recommendations:

Sam: My chat with Billie Eilish’s vocal coach, Doug Peck

Saeed: “Kindness Comes Too Easily to Wicked Men” from “Master” by Simon Shieh

Zach: Halo Top Mix-Ins Ice Cream

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We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.

Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Jan 29, 2025

01:00:47

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss Trump’s rollback on climate protections. Then, they talk about the GRAMMYs, and the ways streaming is affecting the music industry. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: How To Die Alone (with Natasha Rothwell)

SAEED: “I’m Going Back to Minnesota Where Sadness Makes Sense” by Danez Smith

ZACH: ASYLUM by Edafe Okporo

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We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.

Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Jan 22, 2025

01:03:58

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach discuss the eventful weekend from the TikTok chaos to navigating the inauguration. Then, they reflect on the power of being bored with those close to you. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck.

Vibe Check listeners can now get a free three month trial to the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/vibecheck.

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM:1. Martyr - Kaveh Abkar

2. One of Them Days

ZACH:1. Paris is Burning

2. The Queen

3. P.S. Burn This Letter

SAEED: 1.The Hum by Maggie Smith

2. Another Last Call: Poems on Addiction and Deliverance - edited by Kaveh Abkar and Paige Lewis

Merch: www.podswag.com/vibecheck

We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.

Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Jan 20, 2025

00:42:34

On this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Sam speaks to Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party. They talk about why Maurice isn't deterred by the 2024 Presidential election, why the WFP believes in building power from the bottom up, the current economic climate, and much more.

We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/vibecheck.

Vibe Check listeners can now get a free three month trial to the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/vibecheck.

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You can find Working Families Party on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingfamilies/

Merch: www.podswag.com/vibecheck

We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.

Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Jan 15, 2025

00:53:19

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about the devastating fires in Southern California. Then, they speak with former incarcerated firefighter, Royal Ramey, about his experiences in an inmate fire camp. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: Acts of Faith by SAULT

ZACH: Bad Bunny’s new album Debí Tirar Más Fotos

Atlas Obscura featuring Zach

The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program

Royal Ramey x TED Fellows

We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.

Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Jan 08, 2025

01:00:13

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss the U.S. Surgeon General’s call for cancer warning labels on alcohol. They also dive into the cultural obsession of surveilling others online. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: 1. “Dylan’s Gospel” by The Brothers And Sisters

2. Brick

SAEED: 1. “Man on the TV Say” by Patricia Smith

2. Get Millie Black

ZACH: 1. Edges of Ailey at the Whitney Museum in NYC

2. STILL/HERE

We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.

Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Jan 01, 2025

00:48:23

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach reflect on some of the biggest news and culture moments of 2024. Then, they talk about what habits they’re leaving behind, and set their intentions for the new year.

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Saeed’s Substack

We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.

Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.

Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Feb 19 | 00:55:59

Divorced Dad Energy

Feb 12 | 00:53:35

Can We Talk About F*cking Eggs?! featuring Tim Miller

Feb 10 | 00:34:10

Cheers, Queerleaders!

Feb 05 | 00:57:01

It Doesn’t End with This

Jan 29 | 01:00:47

I Don’t Know Her, Who Is She?

Jan 22 | 01:03:58

The Baddest Bunny

Jan 20 | 00:42:34

It’s A Relay Race featuring Maurice Mitchell

Jan 15 | 00:53:19

Zero to Hero featuring Royal Ramey

Jan 08 | 01:00:13

Bottoms Up, B!tches

Jan 01 | 00:48:23

Alive in 2025

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