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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.
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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.
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Manglende episoder?
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed, Sam and Zach chat about the internetâs 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.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
SAM: The Wonder of Stevie podcast, Lost Notes: 1980 - Ep 1. Stevie Wonder
ZACH: Anatomy of Lies doc on Peacock
SAEED: âA Poem of Friendshipâ by Nikki Giovanni, Wild Card podcast with Nikki Giovanni
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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 Billboardâs list of greatest pop stars of the 21st century, and whether BeyoncĂ© or Taylor Swift deserved the #1 spot. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
SAM: âPiano & A Microphone 1983â by Prince
ZACH: Casting JonBenet film
The Sam Sanders Show: Inside 2024âs Tech Revolution with Journalists Taylor Lorenz & Elise Hu
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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.
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Chase Strangio on Instagram
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach offer advice on preparing for a potentially rocky holiday season.
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Zach x Kimberly Drew
Zach x Jenna Wortham
Sam x Emily King
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss Trumpâs controversial cabinet appointments. Then, they talk about the press tour for the new movie, Wicked. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
SAM: Sometimes by Bilal
SAEED: âMissed Timeâ by Ha Jin
ZACH: The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions by Larry Mitchell
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the aftermath of the election, what to expect moving forward, and what theyâre doing to take care of themselves. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
SAM: Dance Yourself Clean (Song) and Sound of Silver (Album) by LCD Soundsystem
ZACH: Notting Hill and Zachâs guest appearance on Love To See It
SAEED:
My Project 2025
by Saeed Jones
After Maggie Smith
I am having more sex.
I am louder when I have sex.
I am asking more questions.
I am asking questions like âwhy?â
and âwhat happened to make you feel
that way?â and âdo you feel safe here?â
and âwhat can I do to help you feel safe
here?â I know I like to talk; I love the sound
of my own voice, but Iâm going to shut up
and listen more. Clearly, I havenât heard
all thatâs been said. I am protecting myself.
I am pulling up the drawbridge. Iâm asking
Black women to pull up the drawbridge.
Iâm Whitney Houston in the last verse
of âItâs Not Right, but Itâs Okay.â Iâm
paying my light bill and taking care
of my babies. Iâm in the bath tub
covered in bubbles and surrounded
with candles and good wine and I wish
Frank Ocean or Bill Withers or Frank Ocean
and Bill Withers were in the bathtub
with me but their voices will do. I am
pulling the voices of people I desire
and love and trust and worry over
into me. I am inviting them into the bright
dark of my soul. I am gonna live forever
because all the money I touch looks at me
and says e pluribus unum, out of many,
one. I am the water Jesus drank in the desert.
I am god talking to herself. I am evicting
America from my body and making room
in the borders of my black bad bitch body
for everyone I was sent into this life
to love loudly.
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach share another installment of their modern scriptures, as they talk about works of art, literature, and pop culture that they turn to for inspiration.
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MODERN SCRIPTURES:
SAM
JP Brammer - Hola PapiHanif - A Little Devil In AmericaSAEED
âOde to My Blacknessâ by Evie Shockley (The New Black â 2011)âOde to My Whitenessâ by Sharon Olds (Odes â 2016)ZACH
âKiss of Lifeâ by SadeSteel Magnolias (1989)Zachâs Guest DJ Song List
Samâs Guest DJ Song List
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach chat with special guest, podcast host Tommy Vietor (of Pod Save America & Pod Save the World), about the truths and anxieties of the upcoming election. Then, they discuss if celebrity involvement in politics actually makes an impact. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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To help get out the vote or volunteer in the coming days, head to votesaveamerica.com
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Recommendations:
SAM: English Teacher on FX
SAEED: âthe earth is a living thingâ by Lucille Clifton
ZACH: Meli Beer (drinkmeli.com)
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about why Harris and Trump are neck and neck in the polls. Then, they discuss the role religion is playing in the final weeks of the election. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
SAM: The Tokyo Mass Choir singing GOSPEL MUSIC + Whitney Houston Freedom Concert (in limited Theaters)
SAEED: âHaiku Gardenâ by Harryette Mullen from Best American Poetry 2024
ZACH: Celebrity Substitute on YouTube
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about Black male voters being the scapegoats of this election cycle. Then, they talk about troubling TikTok findings. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
SAM: CHARLI XCX Remix Album (and âEverything Is Romanticâ Remix with Caroline Polachek)
ZACH: The Apprentice (film)
SAEED: Chainsaw by Marie Howe
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about hurricanes, and the misinformation that has been spread by politicians. Then, in the spirit of spooky season, they talk about our cultureâs shifting relationship with witchcraft. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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The Sam Sanders Show
Voter registration link
Recommendations:
SAM: Call Her Daddy episode with Kamala Harris
SAEED: âLove Poemâ by Danez Smith â from their new book BLUFF
ZACH: Jinx Monsoon on the Witch Wave Podcast
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Bowen Yangâs SNL sketch about Chappell Roan, and the conversation it has started about new-aged pop stars. Then, they discuss the different versions of masculinity that Tim Walz and JD Vance represent. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Voter registration link
Recommendations:
SAM: Hope for Sale by Chiiild
SAEED: [...] by Fady Joudah
ZACH: Will & Harper on Netflix
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach dive into the indictment of Sean âDiddyâ Combs and what it means for the future of hip-hop. Plus, the guys share their Fall intentions and a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
SAM: Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte
SAEED: âApologies to All the People in Lebanonâ by June Jordan
ZACH: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
McSweeneyâs - Itâs Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers by Colin Nissan
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Trump and Vanceâs false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Then, they answer a listenerâs advice question about sex. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Voter registration link
Previous episode discussing allegations against Diddy
Recommendations:
SAM: Florida Wata - Swamp Session from Doechii
SAEED: âIn Any Eventâ by Dorianne Laux
ZACH: Dawn Richardâs âQuiet In A World Full of Noiseâ out on October 4th
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss the first Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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Recommendations:
SAM: Strange Darling
SAEED: âEvilâ by Langston Hughes
ZACH: Chimp Crazy
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the current state of the Presidential race, and they officially put buzzwords âBratâ and âDemureâ to rest. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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The Guardian: I'll be so proud when my daughter is president and runs a corrupt oligarchy
Recommendations:
SAM: Short n' Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter
SAEED: Ode to Lithium #600 by Shira Erlichman
ZACH: KAOS on Netflix
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On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk to TED Talks Daily host Elise Hu, about her new book, âFlawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capitalâ. Elise gave her thoughts on body modification, digital culture setting beauty standards, and more. Then, a TED Talk from Doctors Lindsey and Lexie Kite about how body image obsession can impact mental health.
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Eliseâs Recommendation:
Sugarcane
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On this live episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Ozempic and how it is changing the world. Then, they talk to Scam Goddess podcast host, Laci Mosley, about some of the biggest scams in history.
This episode was recorded in Los Angeles at The Ford Amphitheatre.
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