Vibe Check

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 Things SAEED: Nancy Meyers and My Dream of Whiteness by Morgan Parker ZACH: The Zone of Interest  You can find everything Vibe Check relate...

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.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and...

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...

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…Now SAEED: The Weary Blues by Langston Hughes ZACH:  Car...

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.com We want to hear from you! Em...

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 Smith ZACH: The Taste of Things You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vi...

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

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 Clifton ZACH: Prove It To You by Br...

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 ever...

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 Mou...

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 Nights SAEED: “Frank: Sonnets” by Diane Seuss ZACH:  Love Lies Bleeding by Rose Glass (out March 8th)   Links: How...

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

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 Recipe SAEED: I’m Going Back To Minnesota Where Sadness...

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 Things ZACH: Erasure by Percival Everett You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibe...

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

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

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 Sharpe SCRIPTURE 2: ALL THE MEN WHO LEFT WERE WHITE by Josie Duffy Rice (2014) SAEED:...

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 Hawkins SAEED: “Landless Acknowledgment” by Nate Marshall from the book FINNA https://splitlipthemag.com/poetry/0220/nate-marsh...

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:...

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

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.html SAEED: Socia...

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 Donkin SAEED: “American Sonnet for My Past and Future Assassin” by Terrance Hayes ZACH: Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabil...

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:...

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 Cline SAEED: Self-Portrait as Out-Fighter by Camille Rankine You ca...

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 Swiftiedom SAEED: Celebrate Good Times by Franny Choi ZACH: OUT IN THE DA...