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 ...
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 @vibecheck_pod or TikTok @vibecheckpod. 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.Merch: www.podswag.com/vibecheck------------------------------------------------------RECOMMENDATIONS:SAM: The Wonder of Stevie podcast, Lost Notes: 1980 - Ep 1. Stevie WonderZACH: Anatomy of Lies doc on PeacockSAEED: “A Poem of Friendship” by Nikki Giovanni, Wild Card podcast with Nikki Giovanni
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Holiday Hoes
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 [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 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: “Piano & A Microphone 1983” by PrinceZACH: Casting JonBenet filmThe Sam Sanders Show: Inside 2024’s Tech Revolution with Journalists Taylor Lorenz & Elise Hu Merch: www.podswag.com/vibecheck
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The Masks Are Off featuring Chase Strangio
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.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 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.------------------------------------------------------Chase Strangio on InstagramMerch: www.podswag.com/vibecheck
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In My Martha Stewart Era
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach offer advice on preparing for a potentially rocky holiday season.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 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.------------------------------------------------------Zach x Kimberly DrewZach x Jenna WorthamSam x Emily KingMerch: www.podswag.com/vibecheck
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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 press tour for the new movie, Wicked. 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 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: Sometimes by BilalSAEED: “Missed Time” by Ha JinZACH: The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions by Larry Mitchell Merch: www.podswag.com/vibecheck
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.
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