75 episodes

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.

Vibe Check Stitcher Studios

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 873 Ratings

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.

    It’s Like an Inspirational Relay Race

    It’s Like an Inspirational Relay Race

    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.

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

    • 30 min
    Nostalgia, Ultra

    Nostalgia, Ultra

    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.

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

    • 1 hr
    We Got Grudges, B!tch

    We Got Grudges, B!tch

    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.

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

    • 54 min
    Vibe Check Book Club with Matthew Desmond

    Vibe Check Book Club with Matthew Desmond

    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.

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

    • 1 hr 7 min
    The Battle None of You Have Been Waiting For

    The Battle None of You Have Been Waiting For

    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.



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

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Say It With Your Chest

    Say It With Your Chest

    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.

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

    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
873 Ratings

873 Ratings

Soeuropean ,

One of my faves!!

What I look forward to every Wednesday morning!

emembee5 ,

Alchemy

Vibe check has great alchemy with its hosts and topics, particularly the modern scriptures episodes! Vibe check has definitely become part of my inner listening circle. I was disappointed however to hear a Starbucks ad/sponsor in the most recent episode, which is upsetting given that company’s anti labor union actions and resistance of support for Palestine.

luciagalen ,

My favorite group chat

Thank you for the weekly reality check, laughter, and poetry. What more can you ask for from a group of friends?

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