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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.

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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108 Available Episodes (108 Total) / Average duration: 00:49:15

Date Duration Most Reviewed Highest Rated

108 Available Episodes (108 Total)Average duration: 00:49:15

Jun 19, 2024

01:21:48

On this live episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk to Emmy-winning writer, actress and producer Lena Waithe about being a trailblazer, and how she keeps a level head in an ever-changing industry. Plus, they talk about dating apps, summer shading, the “pay to play” theory, and much more.

This episode was recorded in Boston at WBUR CitySpace and in New York City as part of Tribeca Festival.

WBUR – City Space

Tribeca Audio Storytelling

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.

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Come see Vibe Check LIVE in Los Angeles on July 14th at The Ford.

Tickets here

Jun 12, 2024

00:57:17

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the new movie, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, copaganda, and friendship breakups. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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.

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Los Angeles Live Show

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: Running from COPS hosted by Dan Taberski

SAEED: “Ego Tripping (there may be a reason why)” by Nikki Giovanni

ZACH: Brown Skin Bride: http://www.brownskinbride.com

Jun 05, 2024

00:57:21

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about pride month – the protests, the parties, and the corporations. Plus, why fans are getting bad news about concerts this year, and a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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.

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Boston Live Show

New York Live Show

Los Angeles Live Show

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: “Tipsy” by Shaboozey

SAEED: “At The Down Low House Party” by Danez Smith

ZACH: Keep sending us your petty stories

May 29, 2024

00:51:22

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the decline of Hollywood blockbusters, and they answer a listener's advice letter about post-breakup pettiness. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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.

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Boston Live Show

New York Live Show

Los Angeles Live Show

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: UNO/game nights/activities with friends

SAEED: “The Colonel” by Carolyn Forché

ZACH: "We’re Here" on Max

May 22, 2024

00:53:47

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss a violent video of Diddy and Cassie that was recently made public. They also talk about why some of our favorite fast casual restaurants are on the decline. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

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.

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Boston Live Show

New York Live Show

Los Angeles Live Show

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: “Chihiro” by Billie Eilish

SAEED: by-louise-glck.html">Departure by Louise Gluck

ZACH: A GREAT GAY BOOK: STORIES OF GROWTH, BELONGING & OTHER QUEER POSSIBILITIES edited by Ryan Fitzgibbon (Saeed’s cover)

May 15, 2024

00:46:57

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.

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.

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Boston Live Show

New York Live Show

Los Angeles Live Show

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: Hacks (on HBO)

SAEED: MONUMENT: New and Selected by Natasha Trethewey

ZACH: Interview with the Vampire Season 2 (on AMC)

May 08, 2024

00:59:10

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.

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.

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Boston Live Show

New York Live Show

Los Angeles Live Show

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: empathogen by Willow Smith

SAEED: Fixed Shadow, Moving Water by Carl Phillips

ZACH: ‘Challengers’ soundtrack album

Met Gala for Fashion Dummies (2023 episode)

May 01, 2024

00:57:58

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.

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.

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Boston Live Show

New York Live Show

Los Angeles Live Show

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: Born A Crime by Trevor Noah

SAEED: Untitled by E. E. Cummings

ZACH: Culprits on Hulu

Apr 24, 2024

00:58:16

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.

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.

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: Baby Reindeer on Netflix

SAEED: Adam-Falkner.html?soid=1127161052849&aid=ZlapMHdXCLg">Let's Get One Thing Halfway Straight by Adam Falkner

protests-israel-gaza-crackdown.html">Lydia Polgreen Opinion Piece

Apr 17, 2024

00:53:06

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.

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.

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

SAM: The Town of Babylon by Alejandro Varela

SAEED: Parallel Bars by Geoffrey Young

ZACH: A STRANGE LOOP is on tour now! SF opens this week and LA on June 5th

Into It featuring Michael R. Jackson

Jun 19 | 01:21:48

Yesterday’s Price Isn’t Today’s Price featuring Lena Waithe

Jun 12 | 00:57:17

We Have Different Gay Voices

Jun 05 | 00:57:21

Trust The Aunties

May 29 | 00:51:22

Your Fate Has Been Decided

May 22 | 00:53:47

I’ll Dip Into Her Dark Waters

May 15 | 00:46:57

Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud

May 08 | 00:59:10

Oh, How We Have Fallen From Taste

May 01 | 00:57:58

Every Girl Has A Good Gay

Apr 24 | 00:58:16

Her Mediocrity Cannot Touch Me

Apr 17 | 00:53:06

Death and Taxes

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