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Vibe Check
Vibe Check
Stitcher, & Saeed Jones, Zach Stafford, and Sam Sanders

A weekly podcast where Sam Sanders, Saeed Jones, and Zach Stafford make sense of what’s going on in news and culture –... more

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Episodes

Are You a Good Witch, or a Bad Witch?

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss Trump’s controversial cabinet appointments. Then, they talk about the... more

20 Nov 2024 · 53 minutes
Democracy TBD

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the aftermath of the election, what to expect... more

13 Nov 2024 · 52 minutes
One Hell of a Contradiction

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach share another installment of their modern scriptures, as they talk... more

06 Nov 2024 · 48 minutes
New Fear Unlocked featuring Tommy Vietor

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach chat with special guest, podcast host Tommy Vietor (of Pod... more

30 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
That’s the 1, 2 Step

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about why Harris and Trump are neck and neck... more

23 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
If You See Us, No You Didn’t!

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about Black male voters being the scapegoats of this election... more

16 Oct 2024 · 54 minutes
The Vibe Coven

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about hurricanes, and the misinformation that has been spread... more

09 Oct 2024 · 58 minutes
Justice for Pluto!

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Bowen Yang’s SNL sketch about Chappell Roan, and... more

02 Oct 2024 · 55 minutes
I Have A Dream

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach dive into the indictment of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and what... more

25 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
High, Low, Fast, and Slow

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Trump and Vance’s false claims about Haitian immigrants... more

18 Sep 2024 · 55 minutes
Put the NyQuil Down

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss the first Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald... more

11 Sep 2024 · 47 minutes
Do Some Witch Sh!t

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the current state of the Presidential race, and... more

04 Sep 2024 · 58 minutes
Two Ladies and A Mutha featuring Elise Hu

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk to TED Talks Daily host Elise Hu, about her new... more

28 Aug 2024 · 49 minutes
The Fruitcake Factory featuring Laci Mosley

On this live episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Ozempic and how it is changing the... more

21 Aug 2024 · 58 minutes
Feeling Very Demure featuring Sofia Nelson

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about the latest updates in politics. Then, Zach has an... more

16 Aug 2024 · 59 minutes
Ask Us Literally Anything!

On the first-ever “Ask Us Anything” style episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach answer some of your burning... more

14 Aug 2024 · 50 minutes
Let’s Get to the Word

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach share more of their favorite modern scriptures –  the literary... more

07 Aug 2024 · 35 minutes
Things Are Getting Weird

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about their current obsession - the 2024 Olympics, and... more

31 Jul 2024 · 52 minutes
Hold Onto Your Wigs

Joe finally did it! On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Zach and Saeed talk about Vice President Kamala Harris’... more

24 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Do It While It’s Still Legal

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about Donald Trump’s unexpected running mate decision, and they offer... more

17 Jul 2024 · 49 minutes
Give Us the Wheel!

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss concerns about President Biden’s mental fitness, and where the... more

10 Jul 2024 · 54 minutes
The Ultimate Dom featuring ALOK

On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach talks to comedian, writer, and activist ALOK about using comedy as a way... more

03 Jul 2024 · 36 minutes
Diva Is a Female Version of a Hustla

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about pop artists uniting and the history of the word... more

26 Jun 2024 · 53 minutes
Yesterday’s Price Isn’t Today’s Price featuring Lena Waithe

On this live episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk to Emmy-winning writer, actress and producer Lena Waithe... more

19 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
We Have Different Gay Voices

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the new movie, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die”... more

12 Jun 2024 · 57 minutes
Trust The Aunties

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about pride month – the protests, the parties, and... more

05 Jun 2024 · 57 minutes
Your Fate Has Been Decided

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the decline of Hollywood blockbusters, and they answer... more

29 May 2024 · 51 minutes
I’ll Dip Into Her Dark Waters

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss a violent video of Diddy and Cassie that was... more

22 May 2024 · 53 minutes
Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the digital guillotine movement a.k.a the celebrity blockout,... more

15 May 2024 · 46 minutes
Oh, How We Have Fallen From Taste

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar rap beef and... more

08 May 2024 · 59 minutes
Every Girl Has A Good Gay

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach continue their conversation on the college campus Anti-War protests, and... more

01 May 2024 · 57 minutes
Her Mediocrity Cannot Touch Me

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Saeed talk about the anti-war protests that are sweeping college campuses across... more

24 Apr 2024 · 58 minutes
Death and Taxes

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the recent questionable actions of JoJo Siwa and... more

17 Apr 2024 · 53 minutes
A Special Conversation with Ada Limón

On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk to the U.S. Poet Laureate, Ada Limón, about... more

10 Apr 2024 · 57 minutes
This Ain't Texas, This Is Vibe Check

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach give their thoughtful takes on Beyonce’s new country album, “Cowboy... more

03 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Welcome to the Chaos

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss the political industrial complex bending to Trump, and then... more

27 Mar 2024 · 57 minutes
Till The Wheels Fall Off

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss Kate Middleton’s disappearance, and the recent Boeing aircraft issues.... more

20 Mar 2024 · 54 minutes
Hey, Sis: featuring Regina King

On this final episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Sam and Zach have a... more

18 Mar 2024 · 48 minutes
A Special Conversation with Afeef Nessouli

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, Zach, and special guest journalist Afeef Nessouli dig deeper into the deepening... more

13 Mar 2024 · 1 hour,
Hey, Sis: featuring Morgan Parker

On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Saeed has a chat with poet... more

11 Mar 2024 · 44 minutes
The Oscars Are My Super Bowl

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach break down their final thoughts and predictions ahead of the... more

06 Mar 2024 · 59 minutes
Hey, Sis: featuring Raquel Willis

On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Zach has a chat with writer... more

04 Mar 2024 · 47 minutes
Be Forreal!

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the Alabama Supreme Court’s controversial ruling regarding frozen... more

28 Feb 2024 · 51 minutes
Welcome to Tip Check

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the phenomenon of tipflation. They also discuss how... more

21 Feb 2024 · 58 minutes
Hey, Sis: featuring Kimberly Drew

On this episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Zach has a chat with art... more

19 Feb 2024 · 43 minutes
Rollercoaster of Love (and Hate)

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about the attack in Rafah, and how rom-coms have influenced... more

14 Feb 2024 · 46 minutes
UsherBowl…and Beyoncé?!

On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach recap Usher’s Super Bowl LVIII halftime performance. They also... more

12 Feb 2024 · 40 minutes
Hell Has Flooded

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about how social media forces everyone to become a... more

07 Feb 2024 · 45 minutes
Hey, Sis: featuring Audie Cornish

On the first episode of Vibe Check’s mini-series - Hey, Sis: A Vibe Check Series, Sam has a chat with... more

05 Feb 2024 · 42 minutes
You’ve Got Mouth Bangs, Girl

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach give their take on the rap beef between Megan Thee... more

31 Jan 2024 · 54 minutes
Heavy Negro Sigh

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach give their reactions to the 2024 Oscar nominations, and talk... more

24 Jan 2024 · 58 minutes
A Special Conversation with Cord Jefferson

On this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Sam and writer and director Cord Jefferson talk about Cord’s new film, “American... more

23 Jan 2024 · 57 minutes
Wesley Morris, or Wesley Snipes?

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss the Iowa Caucus, the 2024 Presidential election, and the... more

17 Jan 2024 · 49 minutes
Look to God, Not Monica

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach discuss the upcoming 2024 award season, Real Housewives of Salt Lake... more

10 Jan 2024 · 52 minutes
My Spiritual Finger Is Wagging

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach offer some advice on navigating a work crush, diversifying workplace... more

03 Jan 2024 · 36 minutes
2023, Don’t Let The Door Hit You…

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach reflect on some of the biggest news and culture moments... more

27 Dec 2023 · 52 minutes
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... more

13 Dec 2023 · 30 minutes
Nostalgia, Ultra

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach go all in on the new film, “Renaissance: A Film... more

06 Dec 2023 · 1 hour,
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... more

29 Nov 2023 · 54 minutes
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... more

22 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
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... more

15 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
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... more

08 Nov 2023 · 54 minutes
That Damn Spooky Yoga Class

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discussed the state of the housing market, and how Airbnb... more

01 Nov 2023 · 59 minutes
I Put A Spell On You

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Saeed talk about the juicy details of Britney Spears’s new memoir: "The... more

25 Oct 2023 · 51 minutes
I’m Here to Ask the Important Questions

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss the conflict in the Middle East, how it all... more

18 Oct 2023 · 55 minutes
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about how the act of ‘coming out’ has changed... more

11 Oct 2023 · 54 minutes
Freedom, Cut Me Loose!

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Governor Gavin Newsom, the state of celebrity relationships,... more

04 Oct 2023 · 56 minutes
Hot Labor Year

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about the end of the WGA strike, a looming government... more

27 Sep 2023 · 49 minutes
Richard Pryor in the Morning? That’s a Sex Act

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Hasan Minhaj embellishing life experiences for the sake... more

20 Sep 2023 · 52 minutes
Pumpkin Spice is Not My Ministry

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ support of Danny... more

13 Sep 2023 · 53 minutes
Burning Billionaires

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach catch up on some of the news and pop culture... more

06 Sep 2023 · 56 minutes
Introducing The Stacks with Traci Thomas

The Stacks is a podcast about books and the people who read them, hosted by Traci Thomas. On this episode,... more

30 Aug 2023 · 59 minutes
Did AI Write That Song?

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach share their personal picks for this year’s “Song of the... more

23 Aug 2023 · 36 minutes
A Special Conversation with Emily King

On this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Sam and musician, Emily King, talk about her new album “Special Occasion”, breakups,... more

21 Aug 2023 · 41 minutes
Your Favorite Armchair Therapists

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach offer some advice on  how to navigate dating, how to... more

16 Aug 2023 · 34 minutes
A Poet’s Worst Nightmare

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about literary works that they frequently turn to, what... more

09 Aug 2023 · 48 minutes
Beam Me Up, Scotty

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the senseless murder of O’Shae Sibley, and the... more

02 Aug 2023 · 54 minutes
You Can’t Turn Cotton Candy Into Steak

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the new Barbie movie, the future of cinema,... more

26 Jul 2023 · 53 minutes
All I Have Faith in Is Art, Orgasms, and Friendships

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the SAG-AFTRA strike, Troye Sivan’s new music video,... more

19 Jul 2023 · 54 minutes
A Special Conversation with Jenna Wortham

On this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Zach and staff writer for the New York Times magazine, Jenna Wortham talk... more

17 Jul 2023 · 39 minutes
Life Has Been Lifing Lately

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach have an in depth, vulnerable discussion about grief, in light... more

12 Jul 2023 · 59 minutes
Vibe Check LIVE! Featuring Penn Badgley

On this live episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk to Penn Badgley about being delusional, infidelity, fame, and... more

05 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Love, Life, and Liquor

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach discuss a deadly incident of self-defense in Chicago, patriarchy, and why... more

28 Jun 2023 · 43 minutes
We’re Sharing War Stories Now

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk about Bebe Rexha being assaulted by a fan, and the... more

21 Jun 2023 · 48 minutes
A Special Conversation with Roxane Gay

On this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and New York Times bestselling author, Roxane Gay, talk about Roxane’s relationship... more

19 Jun 2023 · 40 minutes
I’m Not Gonna Smile for You, but I Might Twerk

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Black people’s facial expressions being scrutinized, and how... more

14 Jun 2023 · 46 minutes
Welcome to Club Renaissance

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about seeing Beyonce live in London, and why Pride... more

07 Jun 2023 · 52 minutes
Dear Prudence with Sam, Saeed, and Zach

Sam, Saeed and Zach guest on Slate’s advice podcast, Dear Prudence. Listen as they team up with host, Jenée Desmond-Harris,... more

31 May 2023 · 52 minutes
You’re the Warm Up Act, Honey

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the “Barefoot-boy Summer” trend, and Governor Ron DeSantis... more

24 May 2023 · 50 minutes
The Summer of “Could”

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about CNN’s Donald Trump town hall, the 2024 Presidential... more

17 May 2023 · 44 minutes
Britney Spears Was Onto Something

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the child labor crisis in America, and the... more

10 May 2023 · 51 minutes
MoveOn.org

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, and Zach talk about age and leadership, and the upcoming royal coronation. Plus,... more

03 May 2023 · 46 minutes
Met Gala for Fashion Dummies

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, and Zach talk about the history of the Met Gala, the reason it’s... more

02 May 2023 · 34 minutes
You About to Lose Yo’ Job

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss the firing of cable news hosts Tucker Carlson from... more

26 Apr 2023 · 42 minutes
Do Not Disturb

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Ralph Yarl's story, stand-your-ground laws, and the consequences... more

19 Apr 2023 · 54 minutes
A Satisfied Geriatric Millennial

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about “The Tennessee Three”, HBO’s “Succession”, and the impact... more

12 Apr 2023 · 46 minutes
Go Outside and Touch Some Grass

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about the indictment of former President Donald Trump, and the... more

05 Apr 2023 · 45 minutes
In Case of Emergency - Break Glass

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the potential TikTok ban, gun violence, and John... more

29 Mar 2023 · 54 minutes
I Thought Hell Was Hot, but It’s Wet

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about celebrity stylist Law Roach’s retirement announcement and the... more

22 Mar 2023 · 52 minutes
I Stand In Exhausted Solidarity

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the... more

15 Mar 2023 · 54 minutes
Everything Has Led to This

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discuss their 2023 Oscars predictions and do a deep dive... more

08 Mar 2023 · 50 minutes
Dupe Fiasco

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about drag bans and anti-trans legislation in Tennessee, the... more

01 Mar 2023 · 49 minutes
Welcome to the Deep End

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Saeed talk about Senator John Fetterman’s hospitalization for depression, performative wellness, and... more

22 Feb 2023 · 49 minutes
There’s Dog Years, and Then There’s Queer Years

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, America’s... more

15 Feb 2023 · 49 minutes
NFL = National Fenty League

On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII half-time performance, and... more

13 Feb 2023 · 34 minutes
Happy Black History Month, Gahdamnit!

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about award shows and how they mirror society, and... more

08 Feb 2023 · 47 minutes
Hope Is A Light-skinned Ideal

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands... more

01 Feb 2023 · 53 minutes
Not Funny Ha-Ha, Funny Weird

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about mass layoffs, the current economic crisis, and the... more

25 Jan 2023 · 46 minutes
Mutha Needs To Arrive and Set the Table

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the upsurge of police brutality and the obsession... more

18 Jan 2023 · 49 minutes
The House of Cards Is Gonna Crumble

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the political riots in Brazil and the unexpected... more

11 Jan 2023 · 44 minutes
A Test of the Emergency Rhythm Section

On this musical episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach share some of their favorite songs of all time,... more

04 Jan 2023 · 35 minutes
2022 - That’s a Wrap!

On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach reflect on 2022. They highlight the biggest moments of... more

28 Dec 2022 · 39 minutes
The Holiday Hottie Survival Guide

On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach share their best tips on how to keep your... more

14 Dec 2022 · 45 minutes
You Go High, You Go Low, and Then You Go Home

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about domestic terrorism being the nation’s biggest threat, the... more

07 Dec 2022 · 42 minutes
Those Are French Fighting Words

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the fatal shooting at Club Q in Colorado... more

30 Nov 2022 · 44 minutes
You Asked, We Answered!

On this special episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach dig into the mailbag to answer some of your... more

23 Nov 2022 · 48 minutes
All Skinfolk Ain’t Kinfolk

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the “Rainbow Wave” that occurred during last week’s... more

16 Nov 2022 · 44 minutes
The House Is Burning

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Twitter’s slow and steady demise, and the impact... more

09 Nov 2022 · 44 minutes
Choose Your Fighter

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the attack on Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul... more

02 Nov 2022 · 42 minutes
Tempest in a Teapot

On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach celebrate the life and legacy of the late comic actor,... more

26 Oct 2022 · 38 minutes
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Twitter’s slow and steady demise, and the impact of Black... more