Vibe Check

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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.

5 DAYS AGO

I Can't Call It!

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Saeed answer a few listener advice questions. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.

52 min
FEB 24

Hey, Sis: featuring Caitlin Dickerson

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.

53 min
FEB 19

Divorced Dad Energy

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.

56 min
FEB 12

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

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.

54 min
FEB 10

Cheers, Queerleaders!

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

34 min
FEB 5

It Doesn’t End with This

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 Easily to Wicked Men” from “Master” by Simon Shieh Zach: Halo Top Mix-Ins Ice Cream http://aclusocal.org/vibecheck

57 min
JAN 29

I Don’t Know Her, Who Is She?

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.

1h 1m
JAN 22

The Baddest Bunny

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. ------------------------------------------------------ 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

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Introducing Vibe Check

A weekly podcast where journalist and podcaster Sam Sanders (Into It, formerly NPR’s It’s Been a Minute), writer Saeed Jones (How We Fight for Our Lives), and journalist and Tony Award-winning producer Zach Stafford (formerly The Advocate, A Strange Loop) 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. Join the weekly kiki starting August 17th.

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Feb 20

katiesiev

Every week, Saeed, Sam, and Zach have exactly the conversations I didn’t consciously realize I needed until I hear them. They are hilarious, they are real, they are brilliant. Thank you Vibe Check for consistently being one of the highlights of my week 💝.
Love them and the show!

Feb 11

amcdavid

I've been listening to the show for months now, and I absolutely adore the kinship and nuanced commentary from these three beautiful, extremely intelligent people. Saeed's reference to The Penguin this week reminded me to leave them a 5 star review.
Love the pod BUT

Feb 19

Mal B 123

I love this podcast, it truly feels like a light in the storm and helps me to process the deluge of horrific news in a way that is focused, comforting, and forward-thinking. That said, I wish there was more discretion when it comes to the ads. Having the podcast be interrupted with ads for big corporations that have rolled back their DEI initiatives (like Walmart and McDonalds) feels really thoughtless.
Amazing amazing amazing

Feb 10

Neyce123

When I say vibe check is my new favorite podcast I’m not kidding! They are so funny so intelligent so riveting to listen to every week they’ve got me as a fan for life. Also Saeed was on it this last episode about the K Dot halftime show, I loved it!

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.