Vibe Check

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss the stock market crashing, Trump's tariffs, and the #Handsoff protests that swept the globe on April 5th. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that Will Change the World by Parmy Olson | Sam's conversation with...

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about season three of “The White Lotus", and the “sin” of empathy. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: This American Life - Heretics ZACH: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson by Tourmaline [Pre-Order] SAEED: “Enter Military Songs” by Dalia Taha...

On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Zach has a chat with writer, activist, and filmmaker, Tourmaline. They talk about her new book, “The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson”, finding your worth in history, the current state of trans rights, and more. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear f...

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the impact of economic protests, fitness influencer culture, and the social trend of disordered living. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: The Sam Sanders Show ft. Torrey Peters // The Residence on Netflix ZACH: Nuclear War: A Scenario by Anni...

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about America’s current relationship with the world, and what may be the start of a Democratic civil war. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.   Recommendations: SAM: Stag Dance by Torrey Peters + Black Bag (the movie) ZACH: Adolescence on Netflix  SAEED: Poem for the Reader by Alex Dimitroff You can find everything Vibe Check...

On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Saeed has a chat with writer and historian, Imani Perry. They talk about her new book, “Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People” , the importance of self-regard, spirituality, and more. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email...

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach discuss Mahmoud Khalil being arrested on the Columbia University campus. Then, they talk about the reality of a romantic future for young Americans. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: “Paradise” on Hulu ZACH: “With Love, Meghan” on Netflix  You can find everyth...

On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach, Saeed and Sam share a few modern scriptures in front of a live audience at On Air Fest. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.   Recommendations: SAM:  A father's monologue in "Call Me By Your Name." SAEED: Imani Perry's new book, Black in Blues ZACH: Shortbus (the film) You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibec...

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Saeed answer a few listener advice questions. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM:  Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway Album & Roberta Flack featuring Donny Hathaway Album SAEED: “afterwards the boys stand in the kitchen” from PLAY DEAD by Francine J. Harris You can fin...

On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Sam has a chat with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Caitlin Dickerson. They talk about Trump 2.0, what’s happening with the U.S. immigration landscape, and 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 ke...

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.   ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: The Year of the Slug -...

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.   ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: Nickel Boys...

On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach recap Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance. 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 Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck . Subscribe to Si...

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. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations:   Sam: My chat with Billie Eilish’s vocal coach, Doug Peck Saeed: “Kindness Comes Too Ea...

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. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: How To Die Alone (with Natasha Rothwell) SAEED: “I’m Going Back to Minnesota W...

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 a...

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 Instag...

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. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: Acts of Faith by SAULT ZACH: Bad Bunny’s new album Debí...

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. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: 1. “Dylan’s Gospel” by The Brothers And Sisters 2. Brick SAEED: 1. “...

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. ------------------------------------------------------ Saeed’s Substack You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from y...

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach chat with famed astrologer, Chani Nicholas, about astrology 101. Then, she reads the birth chart for each host, and forecasts the general vibe of 2025. 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 @vibec...

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed speaks to British-Palestinian author, Isabella Hammad, about her book, Recognizing the Stranger: On Palestine and Narrative . They discuss the Israel-Hamas war, student activism, 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 tou...

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed, Sam and Zach chat about the internet’s reaction to Luigi Mangione, suspect in the United Healthcare shooting. Plus, they discuss LGBTQ+ rights under a second Donald Trump presidency and a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: The Wonder of Stevie podcast , Lost Notes: 1980 - Ep...

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach share their thoughts on if smartphones and social media are negatively impacting the youth. They also talk about Billboard’s list of greatest pop stars of the 21st century, and whether Beyoncé or Taylor Swift deserved the #1 spot. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS:...

On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach speaks with civil rights attorney and trans rights activist, Chase Strangio. They discuss his upcoming court case - United States v. Skrmetti, which focuses on trans youth in Tennessee being denied access to gender affirming care. ------------------------------------------------------ Chase Strangio on Instagram   You can find everything Vibe Check related at ou...