Vibe Check

Jan 28 2025 143 ep. 50 mins 1.5k
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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+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

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I Don’t Know Her, Who Is She?

Jan 28 2025 60 mins  
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.

The Baddest Bunny

Jan 21 2025 63 mins  
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 [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod. You can now

It’s A Relay Race featuring Maurice Mitchell

Jan 19 2025 42 mins  
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 political power from the bottom up, the current economic climate, and much more. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in

Zero to Hero featuring Royal Ramey

Jan 14 2025 53 mins  
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. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod

Bottoms Up, B!tches

Jan 07 2025 60 mins  
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. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod. You can

Alive in 2025

Dec 31 2024 48 mins  
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. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod. You can now get direct access to the group cha

Reading Us for Astrological Filth featuring Chani Nicholas

Dec 24 2024 56 mins  
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. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod. You can now get direct access to the group chat! Find us on Pa

Successful Repression featuring Isabella Hammad

Dec 17 2024 30 mins  
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. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod. You can now get direct access to th

Oh Luigi!

Dec 10 2024 52 mins  
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. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibechec

Holiday Hoes

Dec 03 2024 51 mins  
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. We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stit